BBC Proms
About
The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and in recent years has explored an innovative series of Proms around the UK with concerts in all four nations. Its aim: to bring the best in classical music to the widest possible audience, which remains true to founder-conductor Henry Wood’s original vision in 1895. Whether you are a classical connoisseur or think classical music isn’t for you, there is something for everyone in the eight-week stretch of concerts.
Details
- TMDB Status
- Returning Series
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Series Type
- Documentary
- In Production
- Yes
Episodes
Latest episode: S80E28 Unmissable Moments at the Proms 2026 (2026-09-13)
- 1947: 1 episodes (1947-09-13)
- 1948: 1 episodes (1948-01-17)
- 1949: 0 episodes
- 1950: 0 episodes
- 1951: 0 episodes
- 1952: 0 episodes
- 1953: 2 episodes (1953-07-25)
- 1954: 3 episodes (1954-07-24)
- 1955: 2 episodes (1955-07-23)
- 1956: 2 episodes (1956-07-21)
- 1957: 2 episodes (1957-07-20)
- 1958: 2 episodes (1958-07-26)
- 1959: 3 episodes (1959-07-25)
- 1960: 2 episodes (1960-07-23)
- 1961: 3 episodes (1961-07-22)
- 1962: 2 episodes (1962-07-21)
- 1963: 3 episodes (1963-07-20)
- 1964: 10 episodes (1964-07-25)
- 1965: 12 episodes (1965-07-17)
- 1966: 10 episodes (1966-07-23)
- 1967: 9 episodes (1967-07-22)
- 1968: 7 episodes (1968-07-19)
- 1969: 8 episodes
- 1970: 8 episodes (1970-08-09)
- 1971: 9 episodes (1971-08-01)
- 1972: 8 episodes (1972-07-30)
- 1973: 8 episodes (1973-07-29)
- 1974: 9 episodes (1974-08-04)
- 1975: 10 episodes (1975-07-25)
- 1976: 10 episodes (1976-07-16)
- 1977: 11 episodes (1977-07-22)
- 1978: 13 episodes (1978-07-21)
- 1979: 9 episodes (1979-07-20)
- 1980: 8 episodes (1980-08-09)
- 1981: 12 episodes (1981-08-02)
- 1982: 9 episodes (1982-07-20)
- 1983: 9 episodes (1983-07-22)
- 1984: 11 episodes (1984-07-20)
- 1985: 11 episodes (1985-07-19)
- 1986: 10 episodes (1986-07-18)
- 1987: 14 episodes (1987-07-17)
- 1988: 14 episodes (1988-07-21)
- 1989: 11 episodes (1989-07-21)
- 1990: 11 episodes (1990-07-20)
- 1991: 10 episodes (1991-07-19)
- 1992: 12 episodes (1992-07-17)
- 1993: 11 episodes (1993-07-16)
- 1994: 11 episodes (1994-07-15)
- 1995: 12 episodes (1995-07-21)
- 1996: 11 episodes (1996-07-19)
- 1997: 11 episodes (1997-07-15)
- 1998: 12 episodes (1998-07-17)
- 1999: 12 episodes (1999-07-16)
- 2000: 13 episodes (2000-07-14)
- 2001: 27 episodes (2001-07-20)
- 2002: 27 episodes (2002-07-19)
- 2003: 25 episodes (2003-07-18)
- 2004: 33 episodes (2004-07-16)
- 2005: 29 episodes (2005-07-15)
- 2006: 31 episodes (2006-07-14)
- 2007: 31 episodes (2007-07-13)
- 2008: 29 episodes (2008-07-18)
- 2009: 28 episodes (2009-07-17)
- 2010: 33 episodes (2010-07-16)
- 2011: 31 episodes (2011-07-15)
- 2012: 30 episodes (2012-07-13)
- 2013: 32 episodes (2013-07-12)
- 2014: 75 episodes (2014-07-18)
- 2015: 27 episodes (2015-07-17)
- 2016: 18 episodes (2016-07-15)
- 2017: 48 episodes (2017-07-14)
- 2018: 24 episodes (2018-07-13)
- 2019: 27 episodes (2019-07-19)
- 2020: 15 episodes (2020-08-28)
- 2021: 22 episodes (2021-07-30)
- 2022: 24 episodes (2022-07-15)
- 2023: 22 episodes (2023-07-14)
- 2024: 25 episodes (2024-07-19)
- 2025: 26 episodes (2025-07-18)
- 2026: 28 episodes (2026-07-17)
About This Release
The long-running television program BBC Proms stands out as a recognized documentary series that captures the essence of the world's greatest classical music festival. Originally premiering on Saturday, September 13, 1947, this returning production has grown extensively over the decades. Fans and new viewers alike can experience the grandeur of these performances, which traditionally take place every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London alongside innovative concerts spanning all four nations of the United Kingdom.
As a rich documentary and concert film experience, the production remains deeply committed to bringing the very best in classical music to the widest possible audience. This core philosophy stays entirely true to the original vision established by founder-conductor Henry Wood back in 1895. Whether someone considers themselves a seasoned classical connoisseur or someone who usually believes that the genre is not for them, the multi-week stretch of events offers something engaging for every type of viewer.
Produced within the United Kingdom, the series is officially spoken in English and carries a robust production history involving networks and companies such as BBC One, CBBC, BBC Four, and Livewire Pictures. The format maintains a generous runtime of 3h 0m (180 minutes) per designated broadcast, contributing to its massive structural scale. Currently, the television venture boasts an impressive catalog spanning 80 Seasons with a staggering total of 1,181 episodes.
Audience reception and metrics place the program in favorable standing across digital platforms. Viewers on TMDB have given BBC Proms a solid user rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 3 votes, alongside a notable popularity score of 83.5855. Because the series remains actively in production, it continues to release fresh content, highlighted by the latest episode titled Unmissable Moments at the Proms 2026, which aired on September 13, 2026.
Audiences looking to watch the broadcast can tune in through its primary television networks, which include BBC One, CBBC, and BBC Four. Associated keywords frequently linked to the program include classical music and concert film, underscoring its cultural footprint. Viewers tuning into the BBC Proms can expect a comprehensive and immersive look into world-class orchestral performances, capturing historic musical milestones year after year.
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