Imagine...
BBC1, 6pm The world knows Sheku Kanneh-Mason (right with sisterJeneba) as the brilliant cellist whose sublime talent graced the wedding of Meghan and Prince Harry. But the classical music superstar is just one of seven gifted siblings, aged 11-24, who have all been in the Nottingham family home during lockdown, along with their parents Stuart and Kadiatu and Sheku’s guitarist flatmate Plinio Fernandes.
This film is the first in the Imagine… strand to be made using remote access to comply with social distancing rules, but it’s an inspiring record of a home bursting with genius and humour.
There are breathtaking performances, from traditional classical pieces to exciting new arrangements. It makes you wonder if you’ve made such productive use of the past three months as this family, who would put the Von Trapps to shame. ★★★★★