The composer of Land of Hope and Glory is often regarded as the quintessential English gentleman. But Elgar's image of hearty nobility was deliberately contrived. In this revelatory portrait of a musical genius, John Bridcut explores the secret conflicts in Elgar's nature which produced some of Britain's greatest music. Featuring specially filmed performances by the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 John BridcutSelf - Narrator (voice) | Self - Narrator (voice) |
 Colin DavisSelf | Self |
 Mark ElderSelf | Self |
 Michael KennedySelf | Self |
| AAnthony PayneSelf | Self |
 Vladimir AshkenazySelf | Self |