Jonas Kaufmann, Tenor for the Ages

BBC Four is showing a fly-on-the-wall documentary by John Bridcut, a film-maker who has made a name for his profiles of composers including Elgar, Britten and Vaughan Williams. In his latest project he follows the tenor Jonas Kaufmann over two years in his career, including his triumphant return to the stage following a five-month break to allow his vocal cords to recover. The film combines concert footage with candid interviews and a rare chance to see the tenor off-stage as he prepares for his roles. BBC Four; 15 October, time tbc