[4][5] Occasionally, artists such as Donny Osmond and Alanis Morissette performed in the larger venues.
The programme also showcased certain sections of the orchestra and features guest instrumentalists, for example the BBC Big Band.
[9] Other presenters included Kenneth Alwyn, Richard Baker, Aled Jones, Clare Teal, Ken Bruce, Jimmy Kingsbury, Brian Kay, Paul Gambaccini and Russell Davies.
[2] In 2005, the programme was televised for the first time on BBC Four as part of a 1940s' and 1950s' theme night, with a playlist concentrating on classic light music by composers such as Eric Coates, Trevor Duncan, Ronald Binge and Leroy Anderson.
[10] On Friday 19 March 2010, the programme was broadcast from the BBC Television Centre in Shepherd's Bush for the first time.