Following the news that the first hour long episode of the Sky Arts series 'Battle of the Brass Bands' will be aired on Tuesday 20th August (8.00pm), it has also been confirmed that the programme featuring the Whit Friday march contests will be repeated on Wednesday 21st August on Sky Arts (12.00am to1:00am).

Well made

The television critics are certainly looking forward to it, with The Radio Times saying that it was, 'the kind of warm and well made programme that deserves a wider audience'.

It will also been again on Thursday 22nd August on Sky Arts (10.00pm to 11.00pm); Friday 23rd August on Sky Arts (2.00pm to 3.00pm) and again on Sunday 25th August on Sky Arts (3.00pm to 4.00pm).

Made by the award-winning production company Twofour on behalf of Sky Arts, it will showcase the competitive talents of some of the UKs most famous bands as they compete against each other at the Whit Friday, British Open, National Final and Brass in Concert Championships.