The Biggest Weekend Fringe - Coventry

In Conversation with Simon Callow

Join Simon Callow in conversation with BBC Coventry & Warwickshire's Lorna Bailey, on Friday 18 May at Coventry Cathedral, as they talk about his life and career as an actor, director and writer. There will also be an opportunity for questions from the audience.

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BBC Radio 2 and the BBC’s Concert Orchestra present War Horse: The Story In Concert

On Friday 18th May, in the centenary year marking the end of the First World War, the BBC Concert Orchestra performs ‘War Horse: The Story In Concert’ for a special radio recording.

With guest narrators Simon Callow and Juliet Stevenson, we tell the emotionally-charged story of Joey, the young farm horse who finds himself taken from the calm of the English countryside and thrust into the horrors of the Western Front’s battlefields.

This performance features Adrian Sutton’s acclaimed score, composed originally for the National Theatre’s production of Michael Morpurgo’s tale.

Also featuring the Hertfordshire Chorus and singer Tim Van Eyken, this special concert for BBC Radio 2 takes place at Coventry Cathedral and you could be in the audience to see it.

Please note that Joey won’t be joining us at Coventry Cathedral, however this event will feature the incredible musical score performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra.

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BBC Concert Orchestra Family Orchestra and Chorus

The Coventry Family Orchestra and Chorus is an ensemble for all ages, instruments or ability, as well as singers. It’s a chance for families to make music together, joining members of the BBC Concert Orchestra in a series of fun, family-friendly workshops.

Unfortunately the deadline for applications to be involved has now passed but you can watch the recorded performance at The Biggest weekend in Coventry on Monday 28th May.

BBC Radio 2's Jeremy Vine: Sent Back to Coventry

Jeremy Vine, best known for his Radio 2 show, returns to Coventry to reminisce about his early career in the city. The Eggheads quizmaster cut his journalistic teeth working for the Coventry Evening Telegraph before working on programmes such as Panorama. Audience members will also have the opportunity to ask Jeremy questions.

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BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox in conversation with Pete Waterman and Neville Staple

Known to millions of Radio 2 listeners, Sara Cox lands in Coventry to chat to music mogul Pete Waterman and original rude boy Neville Staple on Tuesday 22nd May 2018.

Coventry kid Pete was a central figure at the city’s Locarno club before helping a string of artists, including Kylie Minogue, reach number one in the UK singles chart.

Neville was part of two-tone ska band The Specials, who are still performing today, and will join in the fun by taking part in an audience question and answer session.

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BBC Music Introducing in Coventry & Warwickshire

Meet Brody and Hannah, the team behind BBC Coventry & Warwickshire's showcase for local musicians and enjoy live music as part of a recording for broadcast.

Find out how you could get your songs played on regional or national radio or even be a part of the line-up on festivals up and down the country. There will be live music and a discussion panel with industry experts.

The event will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire.

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BBC Radio 4 Stands Up at The Biggest Weekend

On Thursday 24th May, BBC Radio 4 brings you a night of stand-up comedy.

The event will showcase a new and exciting generation of comedians from up and down the UK who have been wowing audiences across the land over the last few years and have recently landed their own shows on BBC Radio 4.

Come along for a laugh and the chance to say you saw them on the way up!

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BBC Knock Knock Podcast at The Biggest Weekend

Be part of the audience in a special recording of the BBC’s new comedy podcast Knock Knock.

The brilliantly funny comedian and comedy writer Helen Lederer will delve into the minds of her comedian guests to find out more about who they are, where they are from and what makes them tick.

You can expect lots of funny stories and banter as you get to hear what really goes on in the world of comedy. There might even be a joke or two…

The event will be recorded for broadcast in BBC Coventry and Warwickshire’s Radio Theatre. It will be released as episode 5 in the current Knock Knock podcast series, which is available on BBC iPlayer and wherever you get your podcasts.

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