Facing the Music: Ludwig van Beethoven: The Battle for Joy

The human drama behind some of the most extraordinary classical music ever written - told by actors including Toby Jones, Maxine Peake, Andrew Lincoln and Don Warrington. In this opening episode, Dominic West tells the tumultuous story of how Beethoven overcame personal struggles and creative despair to craft his joyful, life-affirming opera 'Fidelio. Featuring contributions from fine artist and conservationist Sophie Green, and Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo, clinical psychologist and podcaster