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BBC Proms S79E17 — The Planets and Star Wars at the Proms

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BBC Proms•Season 79•Episode 17

The Planets and Star Wars at the Proms

8.0/10 · 1 votesSep 6, 202598 min

Ranked #5 of 23 in Season 79•+1.1 vs season avg

A galaxy of sound from Britain’s brightest young musicians. The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and conductor Dalia Stasevska blast off on a celestial musical journey featuring Holst’s The Planets and John Williams’s Star Wars. Presented by actor, comedian and amateur violinist Nick Mohammed, who

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Episode Summary

"The Planets and Star Wars at the Proms" is episode 17 of BBC Proms season 79. It scored 8.0/10 from 1 votes, ranking #5 of 23 episodes this season (season average 6.9). It aired on September 6, 2025.

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