Radio & Television

BBC Proms 2008 offers a wide range of activities for children and families to enjoy; from the first Doctor Who Prom, to Music Intro and Family Orchestra, there is something for all ages.

This year pre-Prom events have expanded into a daily feature and for the first time they take place in a single location, the Royal College of Music’s Britten Theatre.

The BBC Proms celebrates the anniversaries of two great composers in 2008 - the 50th anniversary of the death of Ralph Vaughan Williams and the centenary of Olivier Messiaen.

Over 150 events throughout the eight-week festival - more events than ever before.

The BBC Proms, one of the world’s greatest music festivals, celebrates key anniversaries of four major composers in 2008.