BAFTA winning actress Vicky McClure takes us on a deeply personal journey to discover the true extent of music's power in fighting dementia. Joining forces with the University of Nottingham and specialists from the fields of medicine, music therapy and performance she is forming a very special band and choir who will rehearse together to put on one truly unforgettable performance. My Dementia Choir follows Vicky as she recruits ex musicians and singers with dementia and hears their stories. The band and choir will be supported by a range of specialists as they work towards their final performance and the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy in our understanding of how music therapy can help people with dementia.
Show Info
Schedule: Mondays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: To Be Determined
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
MusicMedical
Episodes ordered: 2 episodes
Created by:
Camilla LewisRob Carey
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
Episode 2
Episode 2x02; Oct 17, 2022
Vicky meets new choir member Steve, who has just been diagnosed with dementia, and catches up with the choir's youngest singer, Julie, who was diagnosed at 51. She also sets the choir their biggest challenge to date: they are going to sing live on st…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 2x02: Episode 2 | Oct 17, 2022 | |
| 2x01: Episode 1 | Oct 10, 2022 | |
| S01 Special: Vicky McClure's Dementia Choir at Christmas | Dec 16, 2020 |
Cast
Extra Details
Also known as:
- Our Dementia Choir Sings Again