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North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Music from BBC's Wolf Hall to be performed in North Wales
The event will take place at the North Wales International Music Festival on September 18, featuring a concert dedicated to the work of Debbie Wiseman OBE, who composed the score for the acclaimed historical drama. The NEW Sinfonia orchestra will perform the music, with Ms Wiseman herself conducting one of the pieces. She will also appear in conversation with Zeb Soanes, Classic FM presenter, with their discussion set to be broadcast on the station. Ms Wiseman said: "I was involved from very early on in Wolf Hall with Peter and some of the themes were composed before filming began. "I didn't have to study a great deal of Tudor music and although I do make use of a few period instruments – harp, recorder, mandolin and cor anglais – the music is meant to reflect the immediacy of Hilary Mantel's prose. "It's not a historical documentary but a very dramatic portrayal of the novel." Ms Wiseman has also composed music for royal occasions, including a piece celebrating the late Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday. She said: "The piece celebrating the late Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday was composed and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra in great secrecy five years before the death of the Queen and was subsequently released as a single with all proceeds going to the Queen's Commonwealth Trust." The North Wales International Music Festival runs from September 11 to 20. The opening concert on September 11 will feature Joseph Calleja, Maltese tenor. Other headliners include the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, vocal ensemble Apollo5, and the Black Dyke Band. This year's programme will also see the return of the Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition. The final concert will feature the North Wales Choral Union and Orchestra, conducted by Trystan Lewis. Fringe events, introduced last year with the aim of strengthening ties with the community, will also return. The festival is supported by the Pendine Park care organisation through the Pendine Arts and Community Trust, along with funding from the Arts Council of Wales, Arts and Business Cymru, and Tŷ Cerdd. Jeremy Salisbury, director of Salisburys Chartered Accountants, sponsors of the Wiseman concert, said: "We are proud to be long-term supporters of the North Wales International Music Festival that's firmly established itself as one of the highlights in the cultural calendar of Wales. "We were delighted to have the opportunity to sponsor the concert showcasing the work of the brilliant composer, Debbie Wiseman, whose work will be familiar to so many television viewers." Tickets are available at Cathedral Frames in St Asaph, and Theatr Clwyd by phone (01352 344101).
Rhyl Journal
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Music from BBC's Wolf Hall to be performed in North Wales
The event will take place at the North Wales International Music Festival on September 18, featuring a concert dedicated to the work of Debbie Wiseman OBE, who composed the score for the acclaimed historical drama. The NEW Sinfonia orchestra will perform the music, with Ms Wiseman herself conducting one of the pieces. She will also appear in conversation with Zeb Soanes, Classic FM presenter, with their discussion set to be broadcast on the station. Ms Wiseman said: "I was involved from very early on in Wolf Hall with Peter and some of the themes were composed before filming began. "I didn't have to study a great deal of Tudor music and although I do make use of a few period instruments – harp, recorder, mandolin and cor anglais – the music is meant to reflect the immediacy of Hilary Mantel's prose. "It's not a historical documentary but a very dramatic portrayal of the novel." Ms Wiseman has also composed music for royal occasions, including a piece celebrating the late Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday. She said: "The piece celebrating the late Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday was composed and recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra in great secrecy five years before the death of the Queen and was subsequently released as a single with all proceeds going to the Queen's Commonwealth Trust." The North Wales International Music Festival runs from September 11 to 20. The opening concert on September 11 will feature Joseph Calleja, Maltese tenor. Other headliners include the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, vocal ensemble Apollo5, and the Black Dyke Band. This year's programme will also see the return of the Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition. The final concert will feature the North Wales Choral Union and Orchestra, conducted by Trystan Lewis. Fringe events, introduced last year with the aim of strengthening ties with the community, will also return. The festival is supported by the Pendine Park care organisation through the Pendine Arts and Community Trust, along with funding from the Arts Council of Wales, Arts and Business Cymru, and Tŷ Cerdd. Jeremy Salisbury, director of Salisburys Chartered Accountants, sponsors of the Wiseman concert, said: "We are proud to be long-term supporters of the North Wales International Music Festival that's firmly established itself as one of the highlights in the cultural calendar of Wales. "We were delighted to have the opportunity to sponsor the concert showcasing the work of the brilliant composer, Debbie Wiseman, whose work will be familiar to so many television viewers." Tickets are available at Cathedral Frames in St Asaph, and Theatr Clwyd by phone (01352 344101).
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly's Dan Walker admits he disappeared from TV due to family commitment
Strictly Come Dancing star, Dan Walker, has broken his silence after leaving viewers concerned following his lengthy absence from Channel 5 News and Classic FM Presenter, Dan Walker, has assured fans there is nothing to worry about after taking leave from his Channel 5 News and Classic FM shows. The former Football Focus host, 48, is one of the nation's most recognisable presenters and is usually on our screens weeknights on Channel 5 and on the radio on Sunday for Classic FM. However, Dan has recently been absent from both programmes, prompting viewers to express their concern. Revealing the real reason for his mysterious disappearance, he took to Instagram, saying the "answer is twofold". Explaining that he'd been on a family holiday as well as filming a new show for Channel 5, he said, sitting in his car: "Hello, I've been asked by quite a few people if I've left Channel 5 and why I've disappeared from Classic FM. The answer is twofold." Dan continued: "First is, I'm on holiday with the family for a couple of weeks and the second is that I'm filming a new series for Channel 5, which you should be able to see I think in September, which I can't tell you too much about but it's going to be great fun. "So that's why I've not been on the telly. The radio I'll be back on Monday and I'll be back on 5 News in a couple of weeks time once I've finished filming the series. "There you go, that's the answer, it looks like the lovely weather is over, the rain has returned, have a great day." BBC Breakfast viewers were stunned when Dan jumped shipped and headed over to Channel 5 in 2022. Dan had been at the helm on the red sofa at the Beeb since 2016, but decided it was time for a change - as well as a lie-in. Speaking on This Morning, he admitted he used to "cry in the toilets" while at the BBC as he opened up about his tough schedule. Talking to hosts Dermot O'Leary and Josie Gibson, he said: "When I used to do BBC Breakfast, you know what it's like. If that alarm goes off at three that's far too early, that's flight to Spain time isn't it. "I get up now about 5.30am/ 5.45am, which is essentially a lie in and I feel great, I feel refreshed and I really enjoy the job I do." He continued: "By Wednesday I was, like, full zombie mode. And also you get really emotional. By Wednesday I was like, end of the show, you are like, in the toilets just crying. "Anything sets you off. Someone says something nice about your trousers and you are like [fake cries]. Not everyday, but I think you just get a little bit emotional when you are sleep-deprived." Dan went on to bag a reported £1.5million deal with Channel 5 to host it's nightly news programme in 2022. He made the announcement posting a short video on Twitter, now X, with the caption: "Here we go. See you next Monday at 5, on 5.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Dan Walker breaks his silence after being bombarded with questions from worried fans about extended absence from Channel 5 News and radio show
Dan Walker has broken his silence after being bombarded with questions from worried fans about his extended absence from Channel 5 News and radio show. The journalist, 48, presents Classic FM on Sunday afternoons and often presents on 5 News too. However, some viewers noticed Dan had been away from his usual gigs and he took to social media to address the concerns. He posted a video to Instagram and said: 'Hello, I've been asked by quite a few people if I've left Channel 5 and why I've disappeared from Classic FM. The answer is twofold.' Dan then went on to explain he had been missing from radio and TV because of filming and a family holiday. He continued: 'First is, I'm on holiday with the family for a couple of weeks and the second is that I'm filming a new series for Channel 5 which you should be able to see I think in September, which I can't tell you too much about but it's going to be great fun. 'So that's why I've not been on the telly. The radio I'll be back on Monday and I'll be back on 5 News in a couple of weeks time once I've finished filming the series. 'There you go, that's the answer, it looks like the lovely weather is over, the rain has returned, have a great day.' Dan became host of the daily renowned news programme BBC Breakfast back in 2016 but moved to Channel 5 in 2022. Dan previously revealed that he 'used to cry in the toilets' while presenting BBC Breakfast during an interview on This Morning. He recalled that his early 3am starts was one of the difficulties of his job and made him struggle with bad sleep deprivation. Speaking to This Morning hosts Josie Gibson and Dermot O'Leary on the ITV daytime show, Dan shed light on the downside of waking up double early for work. He said: 'When I used to do BBC Breakfast, you know what it's like. If that alarm goes off at three that's far too early, that's flight to Spain time isn't it. 'I get up now about 5.30am/ 5.45am, which is essentially a lie in and I feel great, I feel refreshed and I really enjoy the job I do. 'By Wednesday I was, like, full zombie mode. And also you get really emotional. By Wednesday I was like, end of the show, you are like, in the toilets just crying. 'Anything sets you off. Someone says something nice about your trousers and you are like [fake cries]. 'Not everyday [he cried], but I think you just get a little bit emotional when you are sleep-deprived.' Dan went on to bag a reported £1.5million deal with Channel 5 to host it's nightly news programme. He made the announcement today on the Jeremy Vine Show and posted a short video to his Twitter with the caption 'Here we go. See you next Monday at 5, on 5.' In the clip, Walker said: 'It's great to be joining Channel 5, but news is never about who sits in the chair. It's the stories that matter most from a team you can trust.' The star was one of the BBC's highest-paid stars, earning £295,000 a year to host their Breakfast show. When Dan announced his decision to leave the BBC, he said: 'I'm really excited, but this has also been a massive decision for me, because I love Breakfast, I love working alongside Sally [Nugent], and I love the team there. 'But Channel 5 came with big ambitions, big plans, and I don't think opportunities like this come around very often, and I can't wait.' Since joining Channel 5, Dan has gone on to film a range of shows including Dead Man Walking: Dan Walker on Death Row and Dan & Helen's Pennine Adventure, amongst others.
Wales Online
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Strictly star shares update as fans fear they've ‘disappeared' from show
Strictly star shares update as fans fear they've 'disappeared' from show Former BBC Breakfast star Dan Walker has been missing from both Channel 5 News and Classic FM recently Dan Walker opens up on most 'emotional' show he has worked on Dan Walker has put his fans at ease this week after some noticed he had vanished from Channel 5 News and his Classic FM shows. The broadcaster, who became a familiar face on Channel 5 in 2022 following his six-year stint on BBC Breakfast with Louise Minchin, prompted concern among viewers with his recent absence from the screen and airwaves. Addressing the queries, Dan took to Instagram to clarify his situation. In an Instagram video, he reassured fans: "Hello, now I've been asked by quite a few people if I've left Channel 5 and why I've disappeared from Classic FM. "The answer is twofold. The first is I'm on holiday with the family for a couple of weeks. And the second is that I'm filming a new series for Channel 5 which you'll be able to see I think in September, which I can't tell you too much about. Strictly star shares update as fans fear they've 'disappeared' from show (Image: (Image: ITV) ) "But it's gonna be great fun. So that's why I've not been on the telly." Article continues below Dan also shared when he would be returning to broadcasting duties, stating he would be back on Classic FM on Monday, reports Edinburgh Live. However, his return to television will take a bit longer, as he indicated it would be a few more weeks before he reappears on 5 News. He concluded: "Once I've finished filming this series. There you go. That's the answer. It looks like the lovely weather is over. The rain has returned. Have a great day." The Channel 5 star has been 'missing' from the show (Image: Channel 5 ) Since joining Channel 5, Dan has been involved in various programmes, including collaborations with fellow Strictly Come Dancing contestant and friend, Helen Skelton. The pair have journeyed across the Yorkshire Dales, taking in both well-known picturesque locations and lesser-known treasures. Dan expressed his enthusiasm on Twitter at the time, stating: "We loved filming with a brilliant team at Daisybeck and we are really proud of the show and hope you love it just as much as you did the first series last year. Dan Walker told his co-star Helen Skelton explored the Yorkshire Dales in their Channel 5 show (Image: Instagram/mrdanwalker ) "We hope it makes you smile but also realise what a beautiful place Yorkshire is and how blessed we are to call this amazing island home." Article continues below This month, the TV star shared some snaps on his social media alongside Helen with the caption: "You'll never guess who I bumped into in Yorkshire today?" Speculation is rife about whether Dan might hit the road again to explore more of the UK's delights. Yorkshire Great and Small With Dan and Helen is available to watch on Channel 5.
