TV series
BBC Young Musician
1978–, English, on BBC Four. Created by Humphrey Burton & Walter Todds & Roy Tipping.
BBC Young Musician (Young Musician of the Year) first appeared on our TV screens in 1978. The brainchild of BBC producers Humphrey Burton, Walter Todds and Roy Tipping, the biennial competition has developed an enviable reputation for finding superstar musicians including Nicola Benedetti, Mark Simpson and Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
- Seasons
- 25
- Episodes
- 218
- Episode length
- 120 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S25 E5: The Final
Aired 1 November 2026
Seasons 25
Season 1
1978 · 15 episodes
Season 2
1980 · 8 episodes
Season 3
1982 · 8 episodes
Season 4
1984 · 9 episodes
Season 5
1986 · 9 episodes
Season 6
1988 · 11 episodes
Season 7
1990 · 14 episodes
Season 8
1992 · 16 episodes
Season 9
1994 · 17 episodes
Season 10
1996 · 7 episodes
Season 11
1998 · 7 episodes
Season 12
2000 · 6 episodes
Season 13
2002 · 7 episodes
Season 14
2004 · 7 episodes
Season 15
2006 · 6 episodes
Season 16
2008 · 8 episodes
Season 17
2010 · 7 episodes
Season 18
2012 · 6 episodes
Season 19
2014 · 8 episodes
Season 20
2016 · 8 episodes
Season 21
2018 · 8 episodes
Season 22
2020 · 8 episodes
Series 23
2022 · 6 episodes
Series 24
2024 · 7 episodes
Series 2026
2026 · 5 episodes
Cast & crew
- Humphrey BurtonCreator
- Walter ToddsCreator
- Roy TippingCreator
- Jess GillamPresenter · 6 ep
- Alexis FfrenchPresenter · 6 ep
- Josie D'ArbyPresenter · 6 ep
- Mark WigglesworthConductor · 6 ep
- Anna LapwoodJudge · 6 ep
- Humphrey BurtonSelf - Host · 1 ep
- Yehudi MenuhinSelf · 1 ep
- Fanny WatermanSelf · 1 ep
- Mary Marquisself · 1 ep
- Anoushka ShankarJudge · 1 ep
- Ben GernonJudge · 1 ep
- Emma BloxhamJudge · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 February 1978
- Network
- BBC Four
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Reality
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BBC Young Musician: quick answers
Is BBC Young Musician worth watching?
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How many seasons of BBC Young Musician are there?
BBC Young Musician has 25 seasons and 218 episodes, about 120 minutes each.
Is BBC Young Musician finished?
BBC Young Musician is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is BBC Young Musician on?
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BBC Young Musician parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like BBC Young Musician?
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Who created BBC Young Musician?
BBC Young Musician was created by Humphrey Burton and Walter Todds and Roy Tipping and stars Jess Gillam, Alexis Ffrench, Josie D'Arby.