Great Lives: Emma Kirkby on Henry Purcell

Series 7, episode 8

Matthew Parris is joined by soprano Emma Kirkby to champion the life and work of composer Henry Purcell, who despite dying at the age of 36 became a national figure and had his funeral held at Westminster Abbey. Scholar Michael Burden also discusses his legacy

Cast (unconfirmed)

Matthew Parris
Emma Kirkby
Michael Burden
Joylon Jenkins
Perminder Khatkar