BBC Proms · SEASON 79

Classic Thriller Soundtracks at the Proms

Episode 16 · 2025-09-05

★ 6.0
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Season 79Episode 16★ 6.0/10
  • Documentary

Episode overview

A night of thrills and suspense awaits as Alfred Hitchcock’s favourite composer – Bernard Herrmann – is celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall. Highlights include the themes from Vertigo, Psycho and Taxi Driver, as well as Erich Korngold’s sumptuous cello concerto from superstar American Sterling Elliott. Charismatic conductor Edwin Outwater leads the BBC Concert Orchestra, while Edith Bowman presents.

109 minutes

Season 79 episodes