BBC Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year 2018

Eight young finalists compete for the title “BBC Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year 2018”. Hosted by Blue Peter presenter Radzi Chinyanganya, this year's competition comes from the BBC Philharmonic studio in MediacityUK. The judges this year are composer and conductor, Bob Chilcott (Chair of Judges); Caroline Redman Lusher (singer/musician and founder and director of the Rock Choir) and Simon Lole (former organist of Salisbury Cathedral, composer, vocal coach and Musical Director). Whilst the judges reach their decision, singer songwriter Thea Gilmore gives a first performance of a new song from her forthcoming album. Producer: Janet McLarty