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			Broadcast Details   Episode 1, In Search of a Tradition   [Broadcasts: 2pm Sunday 6th June 2004, Concert FM] The Lilburn family and Douglas's place in it, the three phases of his music and the contradictions and complexity of Douglas.   Episode 2, Practicalities   [Broadcasts: 2pm Sunday 13th June 2004, Concert FM] Aspects of the working life of Douglas Lilburn the composer: writing music for film, theatre and radio, and his early excursions into electronic music.   Episode 3, Nature   [Broadcasts: 2pm Sunday 20th June 2004, Concert FM] Family and friends discuss Douglas's sensitivity to nature and geography, and his integration of the natural world into his creative work.   Episode 4, Methods   [Broadcasts: 2pm Sunday 27th June 2004, Concert FM] From piano lessons at an early age, through to the setting up of the Electronic Music Studio at Victoria University, we look at how Douglas Lilburn got things done.   Episode 5, Hands   [Broadcasts: 2pm Sunday 4th July 2004, Concert FM] The practical side of Douglas Lilburn the teacher, musician and mentor. His physical appearance and the onset of old age which effected his hearing, sight, and ability to play the piano.   Episode 6, Canvases   [Broadcasts: 2pm Sunday 11th July 2004, Concert FM] The influence of landscape in Douglas Lilburn's life and music - from the early years in the idyllic setting of Drysdale Station, to the dramatic landscapes of the South Island and the primordial terrain of the central North Island.   Episode 7, Relationships   [Broadcasts: 2pm Sunday 18th July 2004, Concert FM] Friends and family reflect on how Douglas related to people - from his relationship with his parents, to his abiding friendships over the years, the countless acts of kindness and generosity, to the painful 'fallings out' with friends and colleagues.   Episode 8, Fashions   [Broadcasts: 2pm Sunday 25th July 2004, Concert FM] How Douglas's music changed over time, and how it has fared amid the shifting sands of fashion. From music for film and theatre to electronic music, via excursions into 12-tone serial technique.   Episode 9, Withdrawing   [Broadcasts: 2pm Sunday 1st August 2004, Concert FM] Reflections on Douglas's last years. After retiring from university teaching and composing he spent the last twenty years developing the Lilburn Trust, while at the same time withdrawing from public life.   Episode 10, Legacies   [Broadcasts: 2pm Sunday 8th August 2004, Concert FM] Douglas's vision for an archive of New Zealand music, the Lilburn collection held by the Alexander Turnbull Library, the Lilburn Trust and his support for other composers.

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			Douglas Lilburn - Man Alone In January 2003 a 51 minute stand-alone feature was released. This personal look at Douglas, titled Douglas Lilburn - Man Alone, has been broadcast by a number of top international public radio networks and is available to other interested broadcasters.