BBC FOUR

BBC Young Musician

Established in 1978, the long running and much loved biennial competition celebrates the UK’s most promising classical musical performers. Over four decades, the show has discovered and nurtured the careers of some of the biggest classical stars in the world. The contest runs across BBC Two, BBC Four and BBC iPlayer and has launched the careers of stars such as launching the careers of international stars such as Nicola Benedetti, Laura van Der Heijden, Mark Simpson, Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Martin James Bartlett.

BBC ONE

New Year’s Eve Rocks

These New Year’s Eve specials have become the backdrop to the house parties of millions in the UK. Airing before and after the iconic London fireworks, celebrated artists such as Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Rick Astley, Sam Ryder and Olly Alexander have welcomed in the new year on BBC One.

BBC TWO

Later… with Jools Holland

Loved by musicians and critics alike, this award-winning show presented by Jools Holland is the longest running music television programme on the BBC. . In 2024 and 2023 it received BAFTA nominations and its most recent series included performances from Laura Marling, Roger Taylor, Manic Street Preachers and JADE.

BBC TWO

Jools’ Annual Hootenanny

Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra welcome in the new year with Jools’ Annual Hootenanny. Each year sees performances from a rich mix of legends, brand new stars and artists who have had huge success. Performing on the show to welcome in 2025 were The Boomtown Rats, CMAT, Jade, Jungle, Kathy Sledge, Marc Almond, Paul Carrack, Roger Taylor of Queen, Ruby Turner, Toby Lee, and The Dead South.

BBC TWO

Gardeners' World

The UK’s biggest and best-loved gardening show has been setting the nation’s horticultural agenda for over 50 years. The shows airs on BBC Two on Friday evenings and has even been given the Royal seal of approval with the team being invited to visit the gardens of King Charles III private residence at Highgrove.  A special lockdown episode in April 2020 which saw presenter Monty Don self-filming footage from his garden, got an audience of 2.7 million, the highest ratings in a decade.

BBC TWO

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Now in its sixth season, the show takes a look behind the scenes at some of the most extraordinary hotels across the globe.  Whilst it celebrates the best of what it finds in each location, presenters Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti are not afraid to ask questions that reveal the decisions and visions that guests take for granted and question them where necessary – from design to environmental footprint.