Picture format 16:9 anamorphic (1954 service: 4: 3)

Sound format DTS Surround Sound and PCM Stereo

75-minute recording from December 2000 with live surround sound PLUS Historic 45-minute recording from December 1954, conducted by Boris Ord – the first Carol service from King’s to be televised.

Includes:

Illustrated booklet with carol texts, historical notes and biographies

30-minute conversation between Sir David Willcocks, Sir Philip Ledger and Stephen Cleobury, the three Directors of Music at King’s College since 1957, on Carol Services from King’s and on directing King’s College Choir (filmed in 2001)

‘Carols only’ or ‘complete service’ viewer options

2000 service features world premiere of The Shepherd’s Carol (Bob Chilcott)