Season 1

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Baton Camp

   12 Aug 2008 · 90 min

   Jane Asher, David Soul, Goldie, Alex James, Katie Derham, Peter Snow, Sue Perkins and Bradley Walsh compete to conduct an Proms orchestra. They begin at a training camp.

2. 2

   2. Orchestral Classics

   19 Aug 2008 · 90 min

   Famous amateurs who love classical music battle for the chance to conduct the BBC Concert Orchestra as Clive Anderson hosts the second round of the contest.

3. 3

   3. Choral Music

   26 Aug 2008 · 90 min

   Clive Anderson with the second challenge as six amateur conductors compete. The challenge is choral music conducting the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Symphony Chorus.

4. 4

   4. Opera

   2 Sept 2008 · 90 min

   Clive Anderson hosts as the five famous amateurs step up to the podium to conduct a programme of popular operatic arias, sung by soloists Alfie Boe and Rebecca Evans.

5. 5

   5. The Final

   9 Sept 2008 · 90 min

   Clive Anderson presents the live grand final as the three remaining student conductors attempt to master a concerto with world renowned soloists.

6. 6

   6. Last Night of the Proms

   13 Sept 2008 · 90 min

   The winning Maestro conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra and soloist Lesley Garrett in London’s Hyde Park in front of a live audience of thousands, with millions more watching at home.