BBC removes Stephen Fry-narrated arrangement of Howard Blake score from Radio 3 Christmas schedule
The BBC has scrapped plans for a new version of the Christmas favourite The Snowman after its composer called it a “vile desecration” of his work.
The new arrangement of Howard Blake’s famous score, narrated by Stephen Fry, was scheduled to premiere on BBC Radio 3 on Christmas Eve. The music was to be sung by a choir instead of played by instruments – a move derided by the artist.
