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Long-running arts documentary strand.

logo for Omnibus - Antony Gormley - The Iron Man
Omnibus - Antony Gormley - The Iron Man

Profile of the sculptor Antony Gormley, known for his monumental public sculpture The Angel of the North, as he prepares to unveil an even bigger work called Quantum Cloud.

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logo for Omnibus - Cracked Actor: David Bowie
Omnibus - Cracked Actor: David Bowie

Archive rockumentary shot in 1974, following Bowie in Hollywood as he prepares to discard his Ziggy Stardust persona and assume a new, more enigmatic role.

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logo for Omnibus - David Hockney's Secret Knowledge
Omnibus - David Hockney's Secret Knowledge

David Hockney reveals evidence that cameras have been a secret tool for artists since the 15th century, a discovery that solves century-old mysteries surrounding famous paintings.

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logo for Omnibus - Elizabeth Taylor - England's Other Elizabeth
Omnibus - Elizabeth Taylor - England's Other Elizabeth

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.

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logo for Omnibus - Eve Arnold - In Retrospect
Omnibus - Eve Arnold - In Retrospect

Profile of photographer Eve Arnold, examining her life and work as well as the changing role of photography during her career. Arnold talks about some of her most famous subjects.

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logo for Omnibus - Leonard Cohen - Songs from a Life
Omnibus - Leonard Cohen - Songs from a Life

Portrait of Canadian singer, songwriter, poet and novelist Leonard Cohen, originally recorded in 1973. Featuring interviews, archive film and live performances from his world tour.

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logo for Omnibus - Life, the Universe and Douglas Adams
Omnibus - Life, the Universe and Douglas Adams

A celebration of Douglas Adams, the man behind The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy. With contributions from Stephen Fry, Terry Jones, Clive Anderson and Griff Rhys Jones.

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logo for Omnibus - Oscar
Omnibus - Oscar

Writer Michael Bracewell presents an unusual and provocative look at the life and legacy of Oscar Wilde. With contributions from Stephen Fry, Neil Tennant and Tom Stoppard.

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logo for Omnibus - Oscar Peterson and Andre Previn
Omnibus - Oscar Peterson and Andre Previn

Oscar Peterson and conductor Andre Previn look at some of the styles and personalities involved in the development of piano jazz.

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logo for Omnibus - Ronnie Scott and All That Jazz
Omnibus - Ronnie Scott and All That Jazz

Documentary on the London jazz venue. In 1959, a young saxophonist opened a club where he and his friends could play. Now Ronnie Scott's is the heartbeat of British jazz.

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logo for Omnibus - Syd Barrett - Crazy Diamond
Omnibus - Syd Barrett - Crazy Diamond

The arts documentary series looks at the life of Syd Barrett, the creative genius behind the early successes of pioneering rock band Pink Floyd.

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logo for Omnibus - The Billy Elliot Boy
Omnibus - The Billy Elliot Boy

A video diary focusing on the 13-year-old actor Jamie Bell's meteoric rise to fame after his success in the box-office smash Billy Elliot.

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logo for Omnibus - The Savage: Paul Gauguin and the Construction of Paradise
Omnibus - The Savage: Paul Gauguin and the Construction of Paradise

Documentary which looks at the image of himself that Gauguin hoped to promote in his book Noa Noa, about his stay in Tahiti.

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logo for Omnibus - The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong
Omnibus - The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong

Profile of jazz legend, actor and ambassador Louis Armstrong. Tributes and anecdotes are given by the likes of Max Roach, George Melly, Dave Brubeck and Humphrey Lyttelton.

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