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Brass Britain tonight

Radio 2 to air Brass Britain programme tonight — and the critics are liking it too!

 

Brass Britain, the new four part series abou the brass band movement is being aired on Radio 2 tonight at 11.30pm.

Critics choice

The critics from the press have been impressed too by the 'Made in Manchester' production that will feature a host of personalities talking about the movements and its effect on British cultural life.

...it was entertainment critic Quentin Cooper’s ‘star’ Radio Choice of the Week on the Michael Ball Sunday Brunch Show on BBC Radio 2, 'Radio Choice of the Day' in Sunday's Observer and 'Pick of the Week' in the Mail on Sunday4BR

Pick of the Week

The first programme was the 'Pick of the Week' in the Independent on Saturday, was Gillian Reynolds’ 'Choice' in the Daily Telegraph on Saturday, was also 'Pick of the Day' with 4 stars (beating competition from Radio 4) in the Daily Mail on the weekend and was 'RT Choice' in the Radio Times as well as the main radio feature spread.

Choice of the Day

In addition it was entertainment critic Quentin Cooper’s ‘star’ Radio Choice of the Week on the Michael Ball Sunday Brunch Show on BBC Radio 2, 'Radio Choice of the Day' in Sunday's Observer and 'Pick of the Week' in the Mail on Sunday.

Thanks

Ashley Byrne, Executive Producer of 'Brass Britain', told 4BR: "Thanks to all those involved with the making of this series. It’s been hectic but largely enjoyable and this kind of press is a great fillip for Made in Manchester Productions."

He added: "Thanks especially to the producer Rosemary Foxcroft and to Phil Collinge, Paul Turley and Andrew Edwards who joined me in running around the country. I’d also like to thank the presenter Stephen Tompkinson for the affectionate way in which he’s presented the series."

Broadcast details

Just a reminder that the four episodes are broadcast on BBC Radio 2 at 11.30pm on:

Monday, May 19th
Monday, May 26th
Monday, June 2nd
Monday, June 9th

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