The first series of Masterclass was broadcast on Sky Arts in November 2012. The six part series features the most successful exponents from all areas of the art, in conversation with Sir Michael Parkinson. They try to answer, in their own words and exclusive demonstrations, the simple questions of why they are the best at what they do.Series One featured Jamie Cullum, Michael Morpurgo, Don McCullin, Jonathan Yeo, Carlos Acosta and Lang Lang and was Highly Commended in the Broadcast Digital Awards 2013 Best Entertainment Programme category.In the Second Series of the talk show, due to air early 2014, Sir Michael Parkinson interviews a new strong and varied line up of guests, whilst they reveal in words and demonstrations why they are the best at what they do.