BBC Music and Radio director Bob Shennan has described BBC One’s new live, primetime music and entertainment series as “a chance to really make a statement”.

Shennan and Gabe Turner, a partner at production company Fulwell 73, which will make the show, told Music Week of their excitement about a series they hope will have a lasting impact.

“It feels like this is our chance,” Shennan said. “We really need the support of the music industry to make sure we ...