Last Night of the Proms 2020 - Finale - (traditional music only, no audience)

The BBC broadcast of the 2020 Last Night of the Proms - Finale (traditional music and songs only) performed without an audience for the first and hopefully only time in history due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic this year. They did a great job in the circumstances - and the video contains all the lyrics!
I left out the short section of Scottish, Welsh and Irish music and You'll Never Walk Alone, just because they are not traditional at the Last Night, and not because I have anything against them - they were excellent and are available elsewhere on KZbin. I also omitted the commentary by Katie Derham between some of the performances, just to make it flow better. But I did retain her ending commentary and the end credits.
EDIT - I DID UPLOAD THE COMPLETE VERSION OF THE FINALE BUT IT WAS BLOCKED WORLDWIDE BY A COPYRIGHT AGENCY. PERHAPS BECAUSE OF THE INCLUSION OF THE ADDITIONAL SONGS. SORRY FOLKS.
BBC Symphony Orchestra
BBC Singers
Soprano - Golda Schultz
Conductor - Dalia Stasevska

[@1947dave]

Where everything is: 00:01 Fantasia on British Sea Songs - arranged by Henry Wood 04:17 Hornpipe - Jack's the Lad 06:30 See, The Conqu'ring Hero Comes! - George Frideric Handel 07:17 Rule Britannia - Thomas Arne (arrangement by Malcolm Sargent) 10:47 Pomp and Circumstance March no. 1 (Land of Hope and Glory) - Edward Elgar/A.C. Benson 16:39 Jerusalem - Hubert Parry/William Blake (orchestration by Edward Elgar) 19:13 National Anthem (God Save The Queen) - Unknown (arrangement by Benjamin Britten) 21:48 Closing Commentary - Katie Derham 23:26 - Credits BBC Symphony Orchestra BBC Singers Soprano - Golda Schultz Conductor - Dalia Stasevska

[@rebekaryding]

4:17 Hornpipe - Jack's the Lad Edit: also thanks for the video ^_^ watching from Australia

[@SuperPassionflower]

thank you! I have a few drops of English blood, though all in all I am Dutch -with many other drops inside of me- LNotP is always a MUST for me, always an ocean of tears (emotions) for one reason or another. This 2020 version will go down in history for its difference I am sure. In my heart I truly hope that in 2021 one can return to "as usual" but my compliments to BBC, the Orchestra, the Choir, the fabulous soprano -You'll Never Walk Alone brought a tear though not included here, it was beautiful- and certainly to the very energetic and driven conductor! Greetings from Amsterdam!

[@1947dave]

@@SuperPassionflower BBC upload of You'll Never Walk Alone is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5iwq4ptnddqhrc and it was excellent, but I just included the traditional songs. It wasn't an easy decision!

[@SuperPassionflower]

@@1947dave thank you!!!

[@1947dave]

@@rebekaryding Thanks, updated!

[@patwatkins9069]

Lived in South Africa for 50 years but still brings a tear to my eyes. Well done 🇬🇧🥳

[@lizmegginson1614]

Me too Pat. I have been in SA since 1974 - now living in Centurion. I attended many Proms while living in London and still watch or listen every year. Rule Britannia!

[@Calv-tb1bx]

I'm in SA but want to move to england when I grow up!

[@thatperformer3879]

God bless you guys, it’s a horrible white genocide going on over there right now.

[@patwatkins9069]

@@thatperformer3879 that's for sure, it's not a good place to be right now and don't know if it will ever improve. So much hatred amongst the population.

[@shiveerramphal1802]

I’m also wanting to move to the UK. South Africa doesn’t care about minorities in the country and have let egos and corruption ruin a beautiful country

[@pjb98422]

From Melbourne Australia: I've watched and listened to the Last Night for over twenty years. Absolutely love it. I'm so glad it came together for tonight. Thanks so much.

[@ephraimlion]

The conductor's expression is what attracts me to this performance all the time. The pure joy you see on her face brings me happiness and an escape from my depression. God bless her.

[@IlhamFahreza]

Not a britons myself, but its a huge relief for me when they finally come to their senses to include the lyrics! It has nothing to do with extremism or racism, it's just pure patriotism and pride. Great job!

[@donaldduck7268]

Yes. Beautiful

[@kenlandon6130]

nah celebrating empire is still racist

[@n.trstenjak2499]

@@kenlandon6130 Absolutely nothing racist about celebrating an empire. Celebrating an empire is purely about celebrating the triumphs of the past.

[@kenlandon6130]

@@n.trstenjak2499 no but celebrating this particular one definitely is considering all that it did...

[@n.trstenjak2499]

@@kenlandon6130 Unless you're referring to the international advance that the British empire spurred, I'm not sure what you mean by, "all that it did." Everything that the British touched with their presence eventually became great. Plus, I don't see why the British Empire should be singled out as being inherently bad, unless it's because British people are white, which seems very racist to me.

[@DoubleH2221995]

I'm am very proud to be British, I'm not rasict and I'm not extremist. But I am so happy rule Britannia was included. From red coats to our modern army. There is no shame in being British.

[@nedrasellayah9314]

Sad you had to add that caveat about 'not being a racist or extremist'. It should be obvious that one doesn't have to be one to be the other. God Bless you for being a proud Brit, and I'm not British. Love the Proms and I wish Canada aired it. Wonderful to see all the traditional music being played and sung so proudly after the recent BBC wokeness that didnt even want Rule Brittannia played or sung. Wonderful to hear pure patriotism again. Glorious music and atmosphere!!! God Bless!!! An Asian by way of Africa, studied in England, and presently Canadian here.

[@leonardoiglesias2394]

British rule was ALWAYS racist…just be proud to admire a racist empire and rule!!!! Enjoy!!!! Why cant we be racists??? Dont worry, be racist.

[@lizardlenny]

@@leonardoiglesias2394 Rule Brittania is a demand to rule the waves. You can look for hidden meanings in the lyrics but on the face of it, there are no racist lines or references to the empire. Today, the UK is one of the most multicultural and inclusive societies on Earth. Racism exists here of course but it's less prevalent than in the majority of other countries, even in Europe, and certainly the UK is much less racist than countries like Argentina for example. Times have changed and things can take on new meaning. Take St. Patrick for example. He forced Christian conversion upon the indeginous Celts of Ireland with the threat of violence, and actually killed many Druid priests who refused to convert. Now they celebrate him!

[@marjoriedawkin4361]

It's been a GREAT many years since I attended the last night and can still recall the excitement of us all singing Land of Hope and Glory!

[@roymathews3852]

I'm an Indian but have great admiration for the English traditions. Contrary to what some of my own would have us believe, they are the most pragmatic people I've come across. Love you for what you are and standing up for yourself!

[@savagesnayle301]

no longer we have stopped tank development and with USA approval will now use Swedish and German designs and manufacture. may 2021

[@margarethall7837]

Fantastic, thankyou and as a British person we hopefully welcome people here

[@garethwilkinson3456]

Well indeed the thousands of years of Indian capability should not be forgotten.

[@hinlee4610]

I feel relieved that Rule Britannica was performed despite earlier controversies. Bravo.

[@arthurbaker6275]

Nobody buys Britannica any more. It's been replaced by Wikipedia.

[@SuperCatman]

@@arthurbaker6275 hehe

[@Hithere-ek4qt]

@@arthurbaker6275 Don't quit your day job (if you have one) That was not that funny. Britannica is far more accurate than Wikipedia.

[@straighttalking2090]

@@Hithere-ek4qt Well that depends on one's own version of history. I looked up something in the Britannica the other day and wondered if it had been created by a woke social sciences student writing from a safe space at Yale.

[@DavidEppursimuove]

Britannica?

[@EricLehner]

Hello from Canada! May the TENS OF MILLIONS of Britons who now share your magnificent country in this generation have the wisdom to PRESERVE YOUR INSPIRING HISTORY. Britain is generous enough in spirit to include all who would join her. That does NOT mean that ANYONE should be ashamed of Britain's extraordinary journey to the present. For the sake of Western civilization, please cherish what you have conceived, created and continue to build into the future. Beware any person or institution who strives to erode your cultural memory. Respond to such not with emnity, but instead with an invitation to join you as you remain faithful to this treasure - your British cultural legacy.

[@MrTorleon]

Bravo,bravo, bravo. So wonderful to see and watch this Last Night and that the by now standard repertoire was maintained. Tradition, tradition, tradition, more important now, than ever before under these unprecedented circumstances. Thank goodness common sense prevailed, it would not be the Last Night without that glorious music. As an old Prom regular from the 60`s, quite difficult to watch without the unique atmosphere created by thousands of people, but so pleased it went ahead, and thank you for uploading, from a country far, far away :)

[@klangetoten4738]

I'm interested in BBC PROMS ever year, and I'm impressed by this warm comment. I'm very glad. Thank you.

[@Sylvander1911]

So glad they did allow the words to ring out as well.

[@Sylvander1911]

@@PerthLuxury HUH?

[@jojoclaff9313]

@@PerthLuxury pardon?

[@jojoclaff9313]

@@PerthLuxury but we arent American, so why MAGA?

[@jws1128]

@@PerthLuxury America was great before da donald

[@annbell7087]

Beautifully done. At last i know the words for Rule Britannia!! Very glad I got to see this. I do miss the Promenaders.

[@cjholt2007]

Beautifully done, hats off BBC you did brilliantly. Thank you and to all the artists and participants, and the superb lighting effects there in London and at the Royal Albert Hall.

[@maryfisher1582]

The most memorable of all Last Nights! I might not see another (too old) but I'm so happy not to have missed this.

[@gerdbecker7943]

Greetings from Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇺

[@SuperPassionflower]

I truly hope you will be able to see another and another ... we never really know what the future has in store for us.. Life is precious, Life is frail....

[@mr.communist3906]

Gerd Becker I’d advise you to remove that EUSSR flag

[@gerdbecker7943]

@@mr.communist3906 No, Sir! 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇺

[@silliestsususagest3276]

@@mr.communist3906 The EU isn't Britain's enemy dude...

[@SuperPassionflower]

thank you! I have a few drops of English blood, though all in all I am Dutch with many other drops inside of me LNotP is always a MUST for me, always an ocean of tears (emotions) for one reason or another. This 2020 version will go down in history for its difference I am sure. In my heart I truly hope that in 2021 one can return to "as usual" but my compliments to BBC, the Orchestra, the Choir, the fabulous soprano You'll Never Walk Alone brought a tear though not included here, it was beautiful and certainly to the very energetic and driven conductor! Greetings from Amsterdam!

[@donreed]

Good to the last drop!

[@gerdbecker7943]

Thank you, Great Britain, thank you, BBC from Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇺

[@gerdbecker7943]

@Andrew Clark No, I don't 🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇺!

[@brucejudithjohn7286]

And from Australia

[@michellegruber4187]

And from Canada.

[@SuperCatman]

The brexiteers will be mad but cheers

[@jareddrake288]

Such a beautiful orchestration. ..Long Live the Queen.....Long may the British people be free and proud.... Love From the Philippines....

[@beaker2257]

I made a point of watching this when I heard that the BBC were thinking of banning it. It was great to sing along to and made me proud to be British.

[@scottsterling7659]

I'm not British and I enjoy the proms every year, what was the bbc thinking lol

[@erroreliminator2.076]

proud to be something you are born with... something given to you... lol at least that's something to be proud of.

[@ColumbaMacFearghas]

The BBC never thought of banning the Last Night at the Proms. That is ridiculous. All that was considered was instrumental music to avoid possible infection via the choir. The resolved the issue and it remains beautiful. Thus, shut up.

[@toni4729]

Thank you all so much. It must have hard work without the audience to move it all along. You did it just as well without us all, you were wonderful.

[@akonayar3811]

Took a tour of the Royal Albert Hall in October, 2019 and was the highlight of my trip over there. Seeing it in person was outstanding and quite informative as was the guide. My thanks to the British people for the wonderful time I had in London..

[@mikenelson8786]

Thanks to the BBC. I am glad they did not allow this dam virus to defeat them. Also, they listened to all those that enjoy the traditional music and songs, if people do not like them they have the option of turning off. I love them.

[@beekaye1]

The choir, standing so proud, single but in overwhelming togetherness - that's what human race could be!

[@Merzhausen188]

Fantastic, I m from Germany and I have been watching the Last Night of the Proms almost every year since I was a child. Last year I have been to the Proms himself for my first time, a childreen dream came true. It makes me cry watching this broadcast. When this pandemic is over I will come back to the Proms and this great country.😢why did you leave the EU, still cant understand it.

[@corinnegreen7482]

We just wanted to set our own course. The European way never suited us.

[@catherinesmalberger1913]

You are very welcome Simon and I hope you have a wonderful time when you do come back to England again. Isn't it wonderful that the voices of common sense for once overcame the politically correct bigots! How did they think they would get away with trying to prevent us from enjoying this music and loving our own country??!!

[@ColonelNuke]

49% of us didn't want to leave!

[@benhadnam1075]

@@ColonelNuke but thank god we did !!!

[@nicolelawless9942]

I have been to the Holocaust’s 75th Anniversary event in London before covid and I was only 17 at the time and I’m 21 now. I loved how respectful everyone was singing God save the Queen whilst I was having a breakdown during it but I was singing too. It was nice that we gave our Holocaust victims the send off they deserved

[@curtisdaniel9294]

This always brings tears to my eyes....and I am a Damned Yankee! GSTQ!

[@lucaskalebef]

I’m Brazilian and the feeling is the same

[@kenmortell4240]

Brothers in Arms.

[@WeeGrahamsaccount]

Utterly marvellous. In these times the BBC comes through again. I do love the Benjamin Britten arrangement of "God Save the Queen." It seems so apt with its gently thoughtful first verse then leading into an exultant second verse. Bravo.

[@alanlyscars37]

God Bless them, and their voices, representing us all.

[@Ceremonial1000]

I bloody love this country 🇬🇧

[@ExtremeKnexRides]

I miss that traditional clown balloon someone always lets off during the hornpipe :( im 26 and have been watching the LNoftP since the age of 8. Just glad we still had one this year...

[@autumsunboy]

Its so nice, i had tears in my eyes. With greatings from Germany

[@drdave21146]

Going to the Proms is definitely on my bucket list!!!

[@josephsdale3724]

Delicious!!! Even with the dreadful situation brought on everyone by the Covert Virus - I was bawling my eyes out all the way through,. Thank you for the wonderful performance. Love it! Onward for 2021!!

[@annettel8557]

Thanks for your post. Yes I would like to see the concert entirely, please. And congratulations to everyone who made it possible!

[@Sunflowers159]

I like the "ornaments" to the hornpipe and the clips of the audience in their homes and the park - and the Chelsea Pensioners. Well done to the orchestra and chorus for their efforts in such conditions.

[@alanlyscars37]

God Bless BBC for rembering their roots!

[@neilwatson4461]

This concert and the Vienna NYD one in 2021 were the finest examples of the show carrying on despite having to be behind closed doors. Given the circumstances the BBC did a brilliant job to get this brilliant night of music on in the first place

[@Trek001]

From what I remember at the time, everyone was so depressed about lockdown after lockdown after lockdown that although it was not an essential thing, it was decided to put on a limited version of Last Night to raise the public spirit... Not only did they have the traditional "dropped a few notes" by some of the players, they even had the horns which you can tell took some of the performers by surprise and delighted them

[@MrCervuselaphus]

well, it certainly was different. But wonderful music anyway.I will be singing along with you all come 2021 when by the grace of God this damn bug will be done with and the love and power of a full audience will be there. regards from Oz.

[@frankdenzol673]

I have been attending to many last night´s of the the proms in the good old times. But this ist really outstanding - love it. Keep on the good work.

[@18471902]

As a citizen of what rightfully is Her Majesty’s Colony of Georgia in America, I am fuming and have been since 1776. We in the colonies had it as good as it comes under Her Majesty’s wise and benevolent rule until a group of busy-bodies decided we needed our own country. Things here have been messed up ever since. Elizabeth is and always will be my Queen! Farris Cadle, Savannah, Colony of Georgia in America.

[@kenmortell4240]

We are all Brothers and Sisters in arms. Blessings from the UK.

[@oyvindm1954]

Wonderful. Thanks a lot from a musical fan of Britain in Norway.

[@MiaD41]

Found and am listening while in complete isolation due to code red covid. My prayers 🙏 and love 💘 to everyone around the world. We will survive and thrive.

[@MrDarthVadersMom]

So loved this! Thank you for posting and adding the lyrics. What a night that was! I have to stop re-listening to this over and over, right now!

[@cornelispeters5612]

But it was beautiful to see , beautifully lighted , and done. And isn't lovely to see the Royal Albert Hall finally in it's full glory? Ofcourse i hope that there will be an audience next year. But wasn't this a wonderful alternative.

[@nakki1342]

Tom Bowling is very moved,Fan of Ms.Susan Monks I live in Japan.Thank you this Post.

[@concong4183]

Irishman here. You guys certainly have a knack for pomp and circumstance. Very well done.

[@Midgy21747]

Tremendous . Really well done.

[@pauldunne4130]

Thanks Dave, I was expecting to hear "play the five tones" from Close Encounters on the external views of the Royal Albert Hall and then watch it take off and return to space, the lighting for the performance was wonderful

[@lindadahlby8681]

Still Wonderful!! Wish we in the USA could have this celebration!

[@kelvinnmusicacademy7728]

🎵 Rule, Brittannia, Brittannia, rule the waves! Brittons never shall be slaves! 🎵 That BBC Singers sang all the London.

[@felicitysummers9140]

Thanks BBC and orchestra and singers and the fab light show over London. I can’t understand the fuss over the words of Rule Britannia, far out history is history and we just accept it otherwise we would irradiate most of the past! Cheers Melbourne Oz in lockdown.

[@davidcooks2379]

Britons will never be slaves. Apparently this reminds snowflakes of Britain's links with slavery

[@antje5954]

Auch ohne Publikum wieder sehr schön zu hören und zu sehen

[@danstenberg760]

Splendid performance as allways at the last night of the proms. Im a huge fan of England at this just make me smile in a good way of course. I just love this :-) Thanks from Sweden :-)

[@toni4729]

See you next year. Love you all.

[@alejo7365]

So wonderful, thanks a lot from a argie fan of the UK

[@toni4729]

It really was strange without that massive audience all over over the nation that we usually see. We however had a magnicificent time and the music was fantistic of course.

[@f.vanmeerwijk6996]

A remarkable performance, though I never hope to experience another! So far I witnessed our Dutch 4th of May, the Remembrance Festival from TRBL and Remembrance Sunday in a setting that was impressive and eerie! But even more surreal than (even I) could have ever imagined!

[@davidzweiban5549]

August 2021 without people this is so sad it brings tears to my eyes.

[@willfrost5368]

This is why I’m a proud ENGLISHMAN we have a land of hope and glory a land of the free during a pandemic it wasn’t the land of the free but the land of togetherness and vigilance to a virus that’s made almost a million lose a loved one a nhs that was understaffed care homes who was understaffed and both professions with the hardest challenges of there entire lives and our careers and livelihoods either demolished or put under such strain so this was a fitting end and now this is a new land of hope and definitely glory

[@PianoKwanMan]

It was really really really nice hearing the hornpipe without the clapping. You could actually hear the musicians having liberties with their parts

[@trooperdgb9722]

Would have been nice (IMO) to see the musicians in the last very fast part. Always enjoy watching them sawing away and clearly having fun...

[@davidphillips7079]

Thank you so much from locked down Melbourne

[@Grandcroque]

So wonderful. Many thanks to our European friends from Cologne, Germamy

[@graemewithers5089]

I'd love to see the whole concert,

[@ulfen92]

Covid or not, the show must go on. Thank you Britania.

[@ArthasXMeng]

Finally for once I can enjoy the nice music with no noises and hecklings!

[@godders778]

Wonderful. Brought tears to my eyes! We cannot let the wokeists take this away from us.

[@adsheff]

No one suggested it would be.

[@thatperformer3879]

@@adsheff Actually the BBC did

[@adsheff]

@@thatperformer3879 no they didn't

[@Luca-vb3xo]

@@adsheffyes they did www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-proms-idUSKBN25L1KR

[@kjb1611tw]

They are Maoists

[@mudgebauer]

Here is my demand. Upload the complete version!

[@sedekiman]

Wonderful video- Thank you so much. A different Last Night but splendid!!

[@benzathine]

Never ever say our national anthem is a dirge, it is anything but!

[@Luis-hm6gt]

This rendition of the UK national anthem is so good. It’s a sad thought to think that her Majesty the Queen won’t be alive forever.

[@kingkasper2725]

hey you were right

[@kelvinsmallwood6315]

Excellent.

[@libbyworkman1666]

It is an uncomfortable truth that empires are built on wars and conquest. I consider this music to be the most healing result. Both England and America have been in the war business for far too many years. It is well past time to turn those swords into plowshares. What an inspiring, uplifting occasion this is! And thank you so much for including the words. I sang along with great joy

[@stevouk]

First time I've EVER heard the Wood Fantasia without noises off.

[@harmkol387]

Once again, Less is more! Special thanks to the lady (I don't know her name) who plays the trombone wich such enthousiasm.

[@kelvinnmusicacademy7728]

Beautiful National Anthem, arranged by Britten.

[@alanlyscars37]

What an inviting and pleasant presentation. I do miss the commoners in the hall.

[@alexanderwhyte7464]

We so miss you 😘 you stuck off snob, 😀😀😀😀😀

[@paulputnam8211]

The poor old Beeb comes in for some stick these days but this is one time when they did, eventually, get it right. A socially distanced orchestra playing through traditional tunes was right for the moment & hopefully gave audiences at home a bit of a lift.

[@babsclark8572]

loved it.

[@adamwithey4746]

I wish Mairead Nesbitt the Celtic Woman companion can play the Fantasia of British sea songs while she plays the violin in different medleys! She could come to the royal Albert hall in London to participate BBC PROMS for one day.

[@N199UA]

Seems like the pros are more concentrated and spot-on without a live audience.

[@Frohicky1]

I simply cannot listen to this without coughing.

[@crowndefensx]

bit miserable then

[@hoogveld111]

This rendition of "God save the Queen" is the epitome of modest dignity and magnificence at the same time.

[@nakki1342]

Ms.Susan Monk was gone BBCso,I feel so sad,My favorite cellist. スーザンさんのチェロの音色が好きでした、今ももちろん I live in Japan,(I've been fan of her over 20 years)

[@francoiscarias1847]

Wow 🤩🥰 Una directora

[@sterlingtimes]

Now we need the BBC to gift the banned Radio 4 opening theme to Time Radio.

[@theblondemasterpiece3079]

Great upload

[@ThatDonChannel]

It's just not the same LNotP without a bunch of people in the audience blowing horns during Jack's the Lad. Not that the noiseless version isn't better, mind you, but it's not as "traditional." They might as well have left out (Farewell and Adieu) Spanish Ladies. (Yes, I am aware that they got rid of it years ago, but it was replaced with "regional" songs that were also left out.) And I have to wonder if the crowd of people watching from elsewhere followed it up with an improptu (or two, or 26 that eventually merged into one) a cappella version of Auld Lang Syne.

[@TheGamingMotionTGM]

So that's how the performance look like without audiences

[@suerowley5654]

I enjoyed the last night much more without all the usual silliness!

[@comicsloth]

Missed the silliness but music was certainly front and centre, what a soprano!

[@imdbist]

It's the sillyness that makes it British.

[@jackmorrison7379]

@@imdbist Agreed along with pub quizzes, driving on the left, hot pastries filled with meat and gravy, and for the upper crust country homes and hyphenated last names. Now that makes you British along with the game you invented soccer, oops, football as you and the world say. Missed the audience but we all know the reason.

[@imdbist]

@@jackmorrison7379 driving on the left is not silly. It's been done since roman times, maybe before that.

[@jackmorrison7379]

@@imdbist Who said it was? I was listing things associated with British culture along with the factor you mentioned.

[@CaptainTJMiller1701]

There is something about the Royal Albert Hall's organ that sets the hair on my arm and back of my neck stand on end.

[@j.kaiser6511]

Fantastisch!!!¡

[@garethwilkinson3456]

Yes, I know how much Britain wants to be totally focused on issues. But we must remain strong. Can we?

[@return2earthvideochannel]

Weird! When the words ..."Britains never never will be slaves" arrived, the camera deliberately moved away from close up shots of the singers faces, and it sounded and looked as though they were singing different words. Did anyone else notice that?

[@1947dave]

It's "Britain never will be slaves", sung as "ne-e-e-e-ever will be slaves" as in the original lyrics, which is what they sang. 'Never never never' is often used but is not the original. Same thing with will (original) and shall.

[@turnitback]

It's "Britons". I'd have thought, with all the jingoistic prattle about be "proud to be British" (whatever you imagine that means), you lot would at least learn the language!

[@return2earthvideochannel]

@@turnitback "you lot" ... and that's a good use of the English language? The English language has evolved over the Centuries, and some words and phrases become obsolete over time, that is the natural order of things.

[@turnitback]

So, "Britons" has now evolved into "Britain's", has it? You're not joking, are you? Priceless. 🤣. By the way, while floundering to find an error in what I wrote, you missed the mistake that I did make.

[@return2earthvideochannel]

@@turnitback What a sad little person you are.

[@Mickieboy55]

How did the BBC allow, in just 10 years, the proms to descend form Renee Fleming to a second rate conductor?

[@emjdeckwitz6949]

oh yes.second rate. horrible.

[@sifridbassoon]

Is this the new conductor? The one who precipitated all the controversy? I wasn't impressed with her conducting skills. That lead 'bone however was the BOMB! Otherwise, a great performance under difficult conditions. AND I finally learned the actual words to Rule Britania and Jerusalem! 😁

[@fansofst.maximustheconfess8226]

EXACTLY. That's what friggin' afformativ action does to standards...

[@malcolmhouston7932]

Apparently this Conductor was not responsible for the controversy, she was never consulted but the BBC were happy to blame her when the S**t hit the fan.

[@evag6370]

Rule Britannica this is pretty much the song that must be played.

[@Xenogeek2]

Well, I've changed my opinion about the National Anthem. Kudos to Dalia and the Beeb.

[@DancingTillIDie]

I hate to social distancing - it really lowers the passion. But thank you for Rule Britannia, and for Handel's See, The Conqu'ring Hero Comes

[@poske5680]

FIRE

[@billmiller4972]

Imagine that the BBC tried to cut out the "Rule Britannia"!

[@ghughesarch]

they didn't

[@christiaandhooghe]

BBC I hope there will be a stream or something from tonights performance with Ann Hallenberg. Thank you.