BBC Shows and Tours - Join the BBC Symphony Orchestra in concert at the famous Maida Vale Studios

BBC Symphony Orchestra at Maida Vale

This is your chance to come and experience the BBC Symphony Orchestra in concert at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios. The French composer, pianist and teacher Louise Farrenc (1804-1875) enjoyed a considerable reputation during her own lifetime. But her music is almost unknown in the UK, unlike that of her compatriot Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). Fauré's Pelléas et Mélisande Suite is derived from the music he wrote for the London production of Maurice Maeterlinck's tragic play in 1898. And there’s music by the famous Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) his famously romantic Piano Concerto and two movements of his incidental music for Ibsen’s play, Peer Gynt. The French conductor François Leleux and BBC Radio 3 Generation Artist Elizabeth Brauss (piano) make their debuts with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. And the concert is presented by Natasha Riordan.   Programme: Louise Farrenc Overture No. 1 Op.23 Edvard Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor Op16 Gabriel Fauré Pelléas et Mélisande Suite Op.80 Edvard Grieg The Death of Åse & In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt   Elisabeth Brauss piano François Leleux conductor Natasha Riordan presenter BBC Symphony Orchestra   Date: Friday 11 October Venue: BBC Maida Vale Studios Doors open: 2pm Concert starts: 2.30pm   To apply for tickets visit bbc.co.uk/showsandtours     Please remember that all ticket holders and their guests must bring valid photo ID. Copies of photo ID or ID that has expired are not acceptable. Please take a look at our FAQ to see what type of photo ID is acceptable.   We hope to see you there!   BBC Shows and Tours

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BBC Shows and Tours - Exclusive preview screening of BBC Two's The Channel Tunnel - Life On The Inside - LAST CHANCE TO APPLY

The Channel Tunnel - Life On The Inside:Screening

25 years after it first opened, BBC Two is giving audiences an insight into the inner workings of the iconic Channel Tunnel and the people who keep it running. This is your chance to get a sneak peak of the programme before it airs! On the eve of Brexit, The Channel Tunnel - Life On The Inside explores what it takes to run an undersea transport system that sees more than 20 million passengers every year and at its peak has a train running every three minutes. As the journey unfolds, we meet the trains’ unusual cargo - from prize-winning Crufts dogs and hopeful racehorse owners, to supercars on their way to Le Mans and the sisters travelling to Belgium to stock up on wedding wine. With never-before-seen footage and fascinating stories, The Channel Tunnel - Life On The Inside, reveals what it’s really like inside one of the world’s busiest transport systems.   Tickets will be allocated via random draw with 60% of the tickets going to Canterbury postcodes and 40% going to the rest of the UK.   You can register at any time until 10pm on Wednesday 14 August.   You can apply for a maximum of two tickets.   Date: Tuesday 27 August Venue: Harbour Arm Screen, Folkstone Doors open: 7pm Screening starts: 7.20pm   To enter the random draw visit bbc.co.uk/showsandtours     Please remember that all ticket holders and their guests must bring valid photo ID. Copies of photo ID or ID that has expired are not acceptable. Please take a look at our FAQ to see what type of photo ID is acceptable.   Good luck!   BBC Shows and Tours

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BBC Shows and Tours - Join BBC Radio 4 for Series 100 of The News Quiz!

The News Quiz

Join us for Series 100 of The News Quiz as we hurtle/glide gracefully towards Brexit (and Halloween) on 31 October!   This series will feature guest hosts each keeping the chair warm in their own inimitable style (and with their cushion of choice) as they lead a panel of comics and journalists in rounding up the main news stories of the week.   Dates: Thursday 29 August Thursday 12 September Thursday 19 September Thursday 3 October ​Thursday 10 October ​Thursday 17 October   Venue: BBC Radio Theatre, London Doors open: 7.15pm Recordings start: 7.30pm     Dates: Friday 6 September Friday 27 September Venue: BBC Radio Theatre, London Doors open: 11.45am Recordings start: 12 noon     Tickets will be allocated by random draw.   You can register at any time until 10pm on Sunday 4 August.   You can apply for a maximum of two tickets per recording and if you are successful in the random draw you will only receive tickets for one recording in the series.   To enter the random draw visit bbc.co.uk/showsandtours   Please remember that all ticket holders and their guests must bring valid photo ID. Copies of photo ID or ID that has expired are not acceptable. Please take a look at our FAQ to see what type of photo ID is acceptable.   Good luck!   BBC Shows and Tours

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BBC Shows and Tours - Join the BBC for two exclusive screenings of episodes from the new series of Still Open All Hours

Still Open All Hours: Screenings

Two exclusive screenings of episodes from the new series of Still Open All Hours with possible cast member introduction. Sir David Jason returns to BBC One as Granville in the hit comedy Still Open All Hours with many familiar and some new faces. In the new series the excitement is in tents for Eric and Cyril when they get a little too close to nature trying to impress their wives on a camping trip and while Gastric may be ready to die for the love of Madge, is he ready to diet?   Date: Tuesday 13 August Venue: BBC Radio Theatre, London Doors open: 1.30pm and 4pm Screenings start: 2pm and 4.30pm   To apply for tickets visit bbc.co.uk/showsandtours   Please remember that all ticket holders and their guests must bring valid photo ID. Copies of photo ID or ID that has expired are not acceptable. Please take a look at our FAQ to see what type of photo ID is acceptable.   We'd love to see you!   BBC Shows and Tours

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BBC Shows and Tours - Strictly Come Dancing returns to BBC One!

Strictly Come Dancing: Premiere Red Carpet Event

The stunning 17th series returns, bringing glamour and show stopping dance back to Saturday nights on BBC One. In advance of the 2019 series starting, there will be an exclusive red carpet eventlaunching the stars of this year's show to the international press. This is an opportunity for fans of the series to be part of the audience, seeing the celebrities in all their finery - live and exclusive. Please note that this is a standing event and takes place outside. This event will last approximately three hours. Date: Monday 26 August Venue: Television Centre, London Doors open: 5.30pm Red Carpet event starts: 6.30pm Tickets will be allocated by random draw. You can register at any time until 10pm on Monday 5 August.  To enter the random draw visit bbc.co.uk/showsandtours

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Strictly Come Dancing: Launch Show

The glamorous Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman launch the new series, pairing up the celebrities with their professional dance partners. This is your chance to see the celebrities and pros dance together in a group routine for the very first time! The premiere show is recorded in advance on Friday 30 August. This year, as in previous years, we are operating a random draw to make the allocation of tickets as fair as possible. Registration will remain open until 10pm on Monday 5 August. We have a limited number of seats in the studio and as we have such a huge demand for tickets, we are restricting the number of tickets and dates that you are eligible for. **Please note that should you be successful in the random draw for the Strictly Come Dancing Launch Show you will be excluded from the random draw for the 2019 series.**   Details of the random draw for the 2019 series will be released shortly. You can apply for a maximum of two tickets for the Launch Show. Multiple applications will be excluded. Please note that entering the random draw does not guarantee tickets and you will only be notified of your successful application on receipt of your tickets. Date: Friday 30 August Venue: Elstree Film Studios Doors open: 4pm Recording starts: 5pm To enter the random draw visit bbc.co.uk/showsandtours

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Strictly Come Dancing: Professional Dancers Pre-Record

And if that weren't enough Strictly excitement..... On Tuesday 3 September there will be a special pre-record for Strictly Come Dancing. The Strictly professional dancers will give two brand new group performances for the 2019 series. There'll also be a special guest music act performance to enjoy on the day. If you want to see the Strictly pros in action then apply for tickets to be in our studio audience. **Please note this does NOT entitle you to a seat in the studio for the main series recordings and the judges and celebrities will not be present.** Registration will remain open until 10pm on Monday 5 August.    Date: Tuesday 3 September Venue: Elstree Film Studios Doors open: 4pm Recording starts: 5pm To enter the random draw visit bbc.co.uk/showsandtours

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Please be aware that mobile phones are not permitted in the studio and will be taken from you as you come on site and returned at the end of the evening. Please remember that all ticket holders and their guests must bring valid photo ID. Copies of photo ID or ID that has expired are not acceptable. Please take a look at our FAQ to see what type of photo ID is acceptable. Good luck! BBC Shows and Tours