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The Ballet Master: Sir Peter Wright at 90

Ballet legend Sir Peter Wright gives his first major TV interview about his life and career, with contributions from Darcey Bussell and other great names of the dance world.

Sir Peter Wright is a living legend, celebrated as the founder of Birmingham Royal Ballet and for his much-loved productions of such classics as The Nutcracker and Giselle. Still at work in his 90th year in Britain and Europe, Wright gives his first major television interview about his life and career, with contributions from Darcey Bussell and other great names of the dance world, as well as rare and extraordinary archive.

1 hour

Last on

Tue 27 Dec 201619:00

Credits

RoleContributor
Interviewed GuestPeter Wright
Interviewed GuestDarcey Bussell
Executive ProducerJanet Lee
DirectorDavid Thompson
ProducerDavid Thompson
NarratorKatie Derham

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