Fireworks at the Minster, music, celebrities, and a royal visit - York celebrates the millennium year.

There's no evidence of any threat from Y2K as York celebrates the 21st century, ringing in the new year with fireworks and merriment at the Minster. In London, attention focused around Big Ben, as well as the opening of the Millennium Dome. A huge fireworks display, called the "River of Fire," went along several kilometres of the River Thames. But back up north, celebrations lasted all year. The Millennium Mystery Plays were a highlight of York's artistic year. Over 27,000 people saw the amazing spectacle performed at York Minster. Dame Judi Dench was voted York's person of the millennium, and Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip made a special visit too, entering through Micklegate as is customary. Not even the worst floods in over four centuries, with water levels rising to an astonishing 5.5 metres above normal level, could dampen the mood of this great city in the year 2000.

This is a documentary which captures the varied celebrations which took place in York during the year 2000. Events include a special Mystery Places performed in York Minster, Battle of the Bands, York's Person of the Millennium award to Dame Judi Dench, a royal visit by the Queen, and the construction of the Millennium Bridge across the Ouse.