Episodes
| First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 20070124 | 20240930 (BBC7) 20241001 (BBC7) |
Astrology was the inspiration behind Gustav Holst's most famous work, The Planets Suite.
This was a startlingly innovative composition which raised him to the forefront of a revival of British music.
Martyn Wade's drama travels through 20 years of this extraordinary composer's life.
It covers his relationship with his family, his friends, his teaching and composing -and his endless solitary walking and travelling.
Gustav Holst - Adrian Scarborough
Isobel Holst - Amanda Root
Ralph Vaughan Williams - Michael Maloney
Imogen Holst - Georgina Osen
Constable - Mark Straker
Reporter - Anthony Glennon
Director: David Hitchinson
Composer Gustav Holst finds inspiration when he meets a poet interested in astrology.
Composer Gustav Holst finds inspiration when he meets a poet interested in astrology and the planets. Stars Adrian Scarborough.
| First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 20070124 | 20240930 (BBC7) 20241001 (BBC7) |