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July 26, 1991
Friday 22.20

Omnibus at the Proms

Great British Music
The first in the season of highlights from this summer's Promenade
Concerts salutes three British composers.

William Walton's brassy Crown Imperial is the curtain-raiser.

Malcolm Arnold's Guitar Concerto played by Julian Bream.

BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Barry Wordsworth,

plays Ralph Vaughan Williams's Symphony No 8.

Presented by David Owen Morris.
See panel below. Director Tony Staveacre
Executive producer Jonathan Fulford

Courtesy of BBC/THIS IS YOUR LIFE

June 07, 1980
Saturday 09:30

The Adventure Game

First broadcast: on BBC One London

A Problem for Time-travellers
Many light years away on the far side of the galaxy lies Arg, a small planet of little consequence. On a day trip from Earth by time-machine are: James Burke, Maggie Philbin and Pat Cater
The Argonds, a polite race of advanced dragons, find it amusing to test these visiting time-trippers.

Contributors
Guest: James Burke
Guest: Maggie Philbin

Guest: Pat Cater

Argond: Charmian Gradwell
Argond: Christopher Leaver
Argond: Ian Messiter
Argond: Moira Stuart

Designer: Sally Hulke
Director: Ian Oliver
Producer: Patrick Dowling

Theme song:
Duo In G Opus 34, composed by Ferdinando Carulli and performed by Julian Bream and
John Williams. For some reason, series 2 used Grieg's Norwegian Dance Opus 35, performed by a brass band.

May 24, 1980

Saturday 09:30

The Adventure Game

First broadcast: on BBC One London

A Problem for Time-travellers
Many light years away on the far side of the galaxy lies Arg, a small planet of little consequence.

On a day trip from Earth by time-machine are Elizabeth Estensen, Fred Harris and Mark Dugdale.
The Argonds, a polite race of advanced dragons, find it amusing to test these visiting time-trippers.

Contributors
Guest: Elizabeth Estensen
Guest: Fred Harris
Guest: Mark Dugdale

Argond: Charmian Gradwell
Argond: Christopher Leaver
Argond: Ian Messiter
Argond: Moira Stuart

Designer: Sally Hulke
Director: Ian Oliver
Producer: Patrick Dowling

Theme song:

Duo In G Opus 34, composed by Ferdinando Carulli and performed by Julian Bream and

John Williams. For some reason, series 2 used Grieg's Norwegian Dance Opus 35, performed by a brass band.

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

BBC One

February 10, 1997

Monday 19:00 on BBC London

Michael Aspel lies in wait to surprise another unsuspecting guest.

Season 37, Episode 20
Unsuspecting Guest: Julian Bream (guest not revealed until )

Code name: String

Contributors
Presenter: Michael Aspel
Director: Paul Kirrage
Producer: John Graham

Edition No: 967
Subject No: 942

Recorded: Thursday, January 16, 1997
Broadcast date: Monday, February 10, 1997
Broadcast time: 7.00-7.30pm
Venue: unknown

Webmaster's note:
the core principle of This Is Your Life was the surprise, so the guest was never officially announced beforehand; in fact, if the guest found out, the show would often be canceled or they'd walk away. The entire dramatic tension came from catching the person completely off guard with the "big red book" and their surprised life story. This episode was prerecorded. Live broadcasts for this show ended after 1980. 

Family and Friends present:

Stanislav Heller - harpsichordist
Noel George - nephew
June Axon - partner
John Williams - classical guitarist and close colleague/duo partner
Tony Bream - brother
Paul Bream - brother
Janice George-Allen (Bream) - sister
Jack Hughes - from his early working days/farm period
Jill Balcon - actress/friend
Johnny Underwood - roommate
John Bower
Humphrey Burton
Kate Bray - nurse/physical therapist
Colin Cowdrey

Filmed tributes:
Richard Baker - producer Third Programme
Stéphane Grappelli - jazz violinist
Malcolm Arnold - composer
Yehudi Menuhin - violinist and conductor
Tim Rice - lyricist

Julian Bream CBE (1933-2020)

THIS IS YOUR LIFE - Julian Bream, classical guitarist, was surprised by Michael Aspel at the end of a special concert celebrating his 50 years as a performer at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.

Julian Bream was surprised during his performance at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.
Michael Aspel: "This is Your Life"
Julian asked: "Do you think I could ask you for a lift? It's so hard getting a taxi round here!"

For more information and pictures

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

June 21, 1980
Saturday 09:30

The Adventure Game

First broadcast: on BBC One London

A Problem for Time-travellers
Many light years away on the far side of the galaxy lies Arg, a small planet of little consequence. On a day trip from Earth by time-machine are: Paul Darrow, Lesley Judd and Robert Malos.
The Argonds, a polite race of advanced dragons, find it amusing to test these visiting time-trippers.

Contributors
Guest: Paul Darrow
Guest: Lesley Judd
Guest: Robert Malos

Argond: Charmian Gradwell
Argond: Christopher Leaver
Argond: Ian Messiter
Argond: Moira Stuart

Designer: Sally Hulke
Director: Ian Oliver
Producer: Patrick Dowling

Theme song:
Duo In G Opus 34, composed by Ferdinando Carulli and performed by Julian Bream and
John Williams. For some reason, series 2 used Grieg's Norwegian Dance Opus 35, performed by a brass band.

March 28, 1982
Sunday 21.40

Omnibus with Barry Norman

The Oscars: next week the entertainment world celebrates its annual Olympic festival: the Academy Awards ceremony in Hollywood. But what does an Oscar mean today? Does it automatically bring success and security? Does the award guarantee a film's success? And why does controversy so often surround the ceremony itself? BARRY NORMAN reports from Los Angeles on the background to the Oscars with help from Charlton Heston , Rod Steiger and other winners - and losers - of the coveted trophy.

Sir William Walton:

A special 80th birthday tribute to SIR WILLIAM WALTON played by Julian Bream.

Producers:ROBIN LOUGH , PETER BARTLETT

Director: JONATHAN FULFORD

Deputy editor: IAN SQUIRES Editor CHRISTOPHER MARTIN

*Sir William Walton 's 80th Birthday Concert—a simultaneous broadcast with Radio 3 - and  tomorrow on BBC Two at 8:00pm)

April 21, 1964

Tuesday, 22:25

The Julian Bream Consort 

Plays music popular in Shakespeare's time.

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

April 20, 1973
Friday 22.00

Gala Performance

Michael Flanders introduces Rita Hunter , Merle Park
David Wall , Julian Bream Kyung-Wha Chung Derek Rencher
Orpheus Singers
Director: BOWLES BEVAN

Orchestra of the Royal Opera House leader CHARLES TAYLOR

Conducted by Robin Stapleton

New Philharmonia Orchestra leader DESMOND BRADLEY

Conducted by Edward Downes and Anthony Twiner

Rita Hunter sings the Easter Hymn from Cavalleria Rusticana and arias from Aida.

Merle Park and David Wall dance a new Ashton ballet

Julian Bream plays the lute 

Kyung-Wha Chung plays the last movement of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto.

Costumes MICHAEL BURDLE
Make-UP MAUREEN WINSLADE

Lighting KEN MACGREGOR

Sound ADRIAN STOCKS

Design JEREMY DAVIES

Producer PATRICIA FOY

Rita Hunter appears by permission of Sadler's Wells Opera.

Merle Park, David Wall and Robin Stapleton appear by arrangement with the General Administrator, Royal Opera House Covent Garden.

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Screen Shot of the film.

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Screen Shot of the film.

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

June 4, 1964
Thursday 21:25

Gala Performance

Introduced by Richard Attenborough.
with Victoria De Los Angeles, Zizi Jeanmaire, Roland Petit, Julian Bream, Larry Adler.
The Philharmonia Orchestra
Leader, Hugh Bean
Conducted by Charles Mackerras

Webmaster's note:

The grey lines above, below and in between the picture of Gala Performance are vibrating guitar strings and can be seen doing so in the video footage.

Julian Bream - Renaissance lute
Olive Zonian - Violin
David Sandeman - Alto Flute
Joy Hall - Base Viol
Desmond Dupré - Cittern and Lute
Robert Spencer - Pandora and Voice

Presented by Walter Todds

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Screen Shot of the film.

*Now available in the new box set "The Complete RCA Album Collection", DVD 2

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

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Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Screen Shot of the film.

Thomas Morley: "Joyne Hands"
Introduction by Julian Bream
Thomas Morley "Sola Soletta"
Thomas Morley: "Lavolto"
Introduction by Julian Bream
John Dowland: "Adieu"
Introduction by Julian Bream
Thomas Morley: "O Mistress Mine"
Introduction by Julian Bream
Thomas Morley: "Captain Digorie Piper's Galliard"
Introduction by Julian Bream
Thomas Robinson: "A Toy"
Introduction by Julian Bream
John Dowland: "Can She Excuse My Wrong"

BBC One

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June 14, 1980
Saturday 09:30

The Adventure Game

First broadcast: on BBC One London

A Problem for Time-travellers
Many light years away on the far side of the galaxy lies Arg, a small planet of little consequence. On a day trip from Earth by time-machine are: Denise Coffey, Dr Garry Hunt and Toby Freeman
The Argonds, a polite race of advanced dragons, find it amusing to test these visiting time-trippers.

Contributors
Guest: Denise Coffey
Guest: Dr Garry Hunt

Guest: Toby Freeman

Argond: Charmian Gradwell
Argond: Christopher Leaver
Argond: Ian Messiter
Argond: Moira Stuart

Designer: Sally Hulke
Director: Ian Oliver
Producer: Patrick Dowling

Theme song:
Duo In G Opus 34, composed by Ferdinando Carulli and performed by Julian Bream and
John Williams. For some reason, series 2 used Grieg's Norwegian Dance Opus 35, performed by a brass band.

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation and Fontana

Courtesy of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

May 31, 1980
Saturday 09:30

The Adventure Game

First broadcast: on BBC One London

A Problem for Time-travellers
Many light years away on the far side of the galaxy lies Arg, a small planet of little consequence. On a day trip from Earth by time-machine are: Unknown: Liza Goddard, Michael Rodd and Stephen Cox
The Argonds, a polite race of advanced dragons, find it amusing to test these visiting time-trippers.

Contributors
Guest: Liza Goddard
Guest: Michael Rodd

Guest: Stephen Cox

Argond: Charmian Gradwell
Argond: Christopher Leaver
Argond: Ian Messiter
Argond: Moira Stuart

Designer: Sally Hulke
Director: Ian Oliver
Producer: Patrick Dowling

Theme song:
Duo In G Opus 34, composed by Ferdinando Carulli and performed by Julian Bream and
John Williams. For some reason, series 2 used Grieg's Norwegian Dance Opus 35, performed by a brass band.

July 4, 1971
Sunday 22.25

Omnibus presents Bream at Stratford

This film tells the story of a visit by the celebrated British guitarist Julian Bream to the Festival at Stratford, Ontario, where he held a 'master class' for students from many countries, as well as playing in public concerts.
Occasions like this keep me in contact with another generation with different feelings. I think I learnt more than the students did!
Music specially composed by JULIAN BREAM
Director HERB TAYLOR
Producer TOM SPAULDING
(This Week's Sounds: page 11)

March 2, 1969
Sunday 22.00

Omnibus presenting: Malcolm Arnold

A portrait of the English composer who talks to John Amis and conducts the London Symphony Orchestra Leader, John Georgiadis
with Julian Bream (guitar)
and from Truro Cathedral: Massed Choirs and the St. Dennis Silver Band

Filmed on the northern coast of Cornwall where Malcolm Arnold has made his home, this programme shows a composer who is not only influenced by his environment but who also contributes to the life and music of that community.
Arnold's music is immensely tuneful, appealing and enjoyable. Besides composing the music for over eighty major films, including Bridge on the River Kwai, Whistle Down the Wind, Nine Hours to Rama and The Deep Blue Sea, he has composed six symphonies, several concertos, ballets, and invaluable works for amateur groups.
Julian Bream, who has known Arnold for many years, sums up his contribution to English music: "On the English scene today there's nobody quite like Malcolm. He's enormous, in every sense, and this quality comes out in his music. An enormous generosity, tuneful, colourful, enjoyable music -an immense generosity of spirit."
Besides excerpts from some of his film scores, this edition of Omnibus includes parts of: March: The Padstow Lifeboat, The Cornish Dances, Tam O'Shanter, The Guitar Concerto, Peterloo, Symphony No. 6

February 23, 1969
Sunday 22.15

Omnibus: Benjamin Britten and his Festival

First Broadcast on BBC One (Originally aired on BBC Two in 1967 - colour)
"A classic" (Daily Telegraph)
"Remarkable, astonishing" (Music and Musicians)

Narrated by Patrick Allen.

A celebration of the 20th Aldeburgh Festival opened in the presence of

Her Majesty The Queen.

with Julian Bream, The Vienna Boys Choir, Sviatoslav Richter, Henry Moore, Sir William Walton, Peter Pears, Joyce Grenfell, King's College Chapel Choir, Cambridge University Musical Society, English Chamber Orchestra, English Opera Group, Colin Graham, Owen Brannigan, Margaret Price, James Bowman, E.M. Forster, Marion, Countess of Harewood, Stephen Reiss, John Culshaw, James Blades, Bryan Drake, Imogen Holst and Benjamin Britten

Director: Tony Palmer

Producer: A co-production of Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc. and the BBC)

Webmaster's notes:

This programmes originally aired on BBC Two because that was the first the first channel with color capabilities. BBC One would not have that capability till 1969.

September 18, 1977
Sunday 17.30

Going for a Song

Customers and connoisseurs explore the world of antiques at stately homes.
This week: Breamore House in Hampshire, an Elizabethan Manor which houses the possessions collected by ten generations of the family who still live here. Chairman Max Robertson
Resident connoisseur Arthur Negus
Guest connoisseur
Ian Harris
Customers
Caroline Stacey , Julian Bream
Director JOHN RICKWORD Producer PAUL SMITH BBC Bristol
Going for a Song: English Furniture,
14.25, from bookshops