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For much of his career, Lucian Freud allowed his paintings to speak for themselves, but in 1988 he talked for the first time - to Omnibus - about his work and ambitions.

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April 2025
Omnibus documentary that follows the making of a classic recording as composer Leonard Bernstein conducts his celebrated musical West Side Story for the first time.
Paul Simon gives a rare interview to Mark Steyn and talks about his solo career. First broadcast in 1988.
A profile from 2000 of writer F Scott Fitzgerald on the 75th anniversary of the publication of his most enduring achievement, The Great Gatsby.
February 2025
Documentary from 1974 about the classic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, featuring many film clips and reminiscences from entertainers and associates. Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.
October 2024
Profile of the British-born actress who went on to become one of Hollywood's most enduring stars and whose love affair with Richard Burton captured the public's imagination.
September 2024
A portrait from 1969 of novelist Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, featuring dramatised excerpts from his work.
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