David Walliams takes a ride through the magical career of legendary film composer John Williams, from Star Wars to Harry Potter – with a little help from a ghost. Each episode is also accompanied by a playlist in Apple Music – you can find thos

Episode 9: Weird Instruments

Feb 13th, 2019 19m 48s

From a helicopter quartet to a vegetable orchestra, prepare to have your idea of what an ‘instrument’ can be blown wide open. David Walliams explores some of the most fantastical, needlessly complex and sometimes tasty musical instruments that

Episode 8: The Greatest Schumann

Feb 12th, 2019 21m 1s

It’s time to delve into the tale of Clara Schumann, the phenomenally gifted composer who was, in many ways, The Greatest Schumann. Each episode is also accompanied by a playlist in Apple Music – you can find those here: https://itunes.apple.com

Episode 7: Beethoven

Feb 11th, 2019 17m 27s

You’ve heard his music, now it’s time to hear his story. David dives into the life of one of history’s greatest – and grumpiest – composers. Each episode is also accompanied by a playlist in Apple Music – you can find those here: https://itunes

Episode 6: Maverick Musicians

Feb 10th, 2019 18m 4s

They broke the mould and changed the face of music. Meet the marvellous mavericks and devilish divas who took the musical world by storm. And don’t be surprised if a number of old friends turn up to join the party… Each episode is also accompan

Episode 5: Ballet

Feb 7th, 2019 17m 21s

Ballet: You may think it’s all tutus and tippy toes, but there’s a world of wild, daring and downright bizarre stories behind this dainty dance. Join David Walliams as he journeys around the globe to give us a peek into the highly competitive,

Episode 4: Staying Alive with Ethel Smyth

Feb 6th, 2019 18m 12s

We journey back a hundred years to explore the life of Ethel Smyth: composer, suffragette and all-round legend. Also, there are pirates.Each episode is also accompanied by a playlist in Apple Music – you can find those here: https://itunes.ap

Episode 3: It takes one to (pia)no one

Feb 5th, 2019 16m 59s

This instrument may seem pretty black and white, but there’s more to the piano than meets the eye. Join David Walliams as he travels inside the piano, discovers its most famous players and explores the unlikely ways it changed music forever.E

Episode 2: The Liszt Factor

Feb 4th, 2019 19m 25s

Franz Liszt was music’s first true rock star, baby. Join David Walliams as he enrols in Liszt’s school of cool, and discovers what it really means to rock, old school.Each episode is also accompanied by a playlist in Apple Music – you can fin

Episode 1: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Feb 3rd, 2019 17m 48s

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: You might well have heard of Mozart – but did you know he had a really rude sense of humour? Or that he owned a pet starling? In the first episode, David meets one of the most famous composers of all time… and has a bit