Music
Station:
Sky Arts (GB)
Status:
Running
Start:
2024-07-03
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Battle of the Bagpipes will lift the lid on piping traditions, culture, and its star players as they all compete for the ultimate piping prize. Following military and civilian pipe bands all striving to be the best of the best, this new series proves that piping is not for the faint-hearted.Viewers will uncover the fiercely competitive audition process for the Lone Piper at the Royal Military Tattoo and follow new recruits taking part in their first piping competition in the hope to be selected for a once-in-a-lifetime piping opportunity to perform for the King. Meanwhile, long-time rival pipe bands go head-to-head at the fiercest competition in the piping world: Glasgow's World Pipe Band Championships.
There is no Next Episode of Battle of the Bagpipes planned.
S1E1 - Episode 1
The opening edition follows National Piping Centre musical director Finlay Macdonald and a number of Scotland's leading pipers at celebratory international festival Piping Live.
Air Date: 03 Jul 2024 15:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - Episode 2
The three bands sharpen their competitive performances with one week to go before the World Pipe Band Championships. Plus, meet the next generation of piping stars.
Air Date: 10 Jul 2024 15:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Episode 3
The World Pipe Band Championship finally arrives and title holders Field Marshall Montgomery hope to win the crown for a 14th time.
Air Date: 17 Jul 2024 15:00 (CDT)