Autumn 2010

Episode 1

S19 · E1 · 16/11/2010 · 55 min

Ai Weiwei - Without Fear or Favour

Alan Yentob reveals how Chinese artist Ai Weiwei continues to fight for artistic freedom of expression.

Episode 2

S19 · E2 · 23/11/2010 · 1 h 05 min

Smash His Camera

Leon Gast follows the world's first paparazzi photographer, Ron Galella, as he revisits his old haunts and recalls his encounters with the stars.

Episode 3

S19 · E3 · 30/11/2010 · 1 h 00 min

The Weird Adventures of Eadweard Muybridge

A portrait of the pioneering forefather of cinema Eadweard Muybridge, whose work astounded audiences worldwide.

Episode 4

S19 · E4 · 07/12/2010 · 1 h 05 min

Bruce Springsteen: Darkness Revisited

Bruce Springsteen describes his attempts to create a sequel to one of the most popular albums of all time.

Episode 5

S19 · E5 · 14/12/2010 · 50 min

Ben-Hur

Alan Yentob learns what links Radio 4 soap The Archers with Ben-Hur, one of the most epic Hollywood blockbusters of all time.

Episode 6

S19 · E6 · 21/12/2010 · 1 h 15 min

Ray Davies - Imaginary Man

Alan Yentob meets Ray Davies, the creative powerhouse behind The Kinks and author of some of the best-loved songs of the 60s, who candidly discusses the vicissitudes of his career.