Later with Jools Holland was originated by Mark Cooper and director Janet Fraser Crook. Presented by the UK’s most popular pianist and bandleader, the renowned Jools Holland, the series has garnered critical acclaim over the last decade and become known as the most respected and best loved music show in the UK. Shot live, and usually in one take, Later with Jools Holland has played host to over 400 of the world’s finest bands, showcasing talent ranging from stadium acts to the latest up coming artists.

"It’s the programme’s identity as a pure music programme that brings big names on to it…..Bands like Radiohead and Travis make this one of the few shows they will appear on because they are likely to rub shoulders with a new band and Paul McCartney on the same programme so they know that they are playing to a sophisticated and knowledgeable audience." THE INDEPENDENT