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Will Pound, Future of Television, Royal Albert Hall

May 11, 202029 min
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Episode description

BBC Director of Content Charlotte Moore – who oversees the BBC’s TV channels, and Stephen Lambert – producer of hit shows including Gogglebox, consider the effects of the lockdown on the TV landscape, and how it will look in the coming months.

Will Pound is a virtuoso harmonica player who has been nominated three times for Musician of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, and who has played with Paul McCartney and Robbie Williams. His new album is a collection of 27 tunes from each of the member European Union member states. He tells Kirsty about the discoveries he's made in this musical exploration, and performs live.

Next year the Royal Albert Hall is set to celebrate its 150th birthday, but its CEO, Craig Hassall, fears that social distancing measures could lead to financial disaster. He discusses his concerns for one of the most famous music venues in the world.

Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Timothy Prosser

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