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1998
1998x1
Curiouser and Curiouser: Lewis Carroll 1898-1998
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In Lewis Carroll's centenary year, Omnibus delves into the life and works of the author of some of the world's most famous children's books. Director/Producer: Aysha Rafaele
1998x2
Pierre Bonnard: A Love Exposed
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The tender and tragic love story of French painter Pierre Bonnard and his wife and lifelong model Marthe. The artist recorded their relationship on canvas and, 50 years after his death, .. show full overview
1998x3
Jim Sheridan
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A look at the career of Irish film director Jim Sheridan as his latest work, "The Boxer", opens. Former world boxing champion Barry McGuigan, one of the inspirations for the film, takes .. show full overview
1998x4
Andre Previn
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A profile of the conductor, composer and musician, from his childhood in Berlin to the many triumphs of his career. Director: Robin Lough
1998x5
The Pied Piper of Harlem
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A look at the work of Roberta Tzavoras, a remarkable American violin teacher who runs an unusual project for disadvantaged children aged between 6 and 13 in three elementary schools in New York. Director: Allan Miller
1998x6
Gilbert and Sullivan: Instant Merriment
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Tonight's film focuses on the Gilbert and Sullivan festival in Berkeley, California, an event founded by Halifax businessman Ian Smith, who risked his last penny on the venture. With .. show full overview
1998x7
Man of the Match: Nick Hornby
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Nick Hornby - bestselling author of Fever Pitch and High Fidelity, whose latest book About a Boy, is published this month - talks about his work, influences and obsession with Arsenal .. show full overview
1998x8
Jeffrey Archer: The Self-Made Man
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Tonight's edition follows novelist and politician Lord Archer from his childhood home of Weston-super-Mare, via a Tory Party conference in Blackpool, to the USA as he completes his .. show full overview
1998x9
Alan McGee - The Man Who Discovered Oasis
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A rollercoaster ride through the life and times of the man who has lived the rock 'n' roll dream. Alan McGee almost burned himself out with drugs and drink before finding the biggest .. show full overview
1998x10
Zizi Je T'Aime
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A profile of the hugely successful and enduring partnership between renowned French choreographer Roland Petit and his wife Zizi Jeanmaire, the legendary singer and dancer. Producer: Mischa Scorer
1998x12
Cat People
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A profile of the cat as a 20th-century cultural icon, exploring the feline influence on art, literature, fashion, music and film, with contributions from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Marianne .. show full overview
1998x13
Darcey Bussell
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Darcey Bussell is at the peak of her career as an international ballerina, but her world is far removed from the more formal one of her famous predecessors. She's a thoroughly modern .. show full overview
1998x14
Billy Fury: Half Way to Paradise
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Forty years ago, 17-year-old Billy Fury made his stage debut at the Essoldo, Birkenhead. He became an overnight sensation, a teenage idol they called the British Elvis. This profile of .. show full overview
1998x15
The Whirl of Vanity Fair
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Does the high society satirised in Vanity Fair in the 1840s still exist today? As the BBC1 adaptation of the classic novel continues on Sunday nights, Omnibus looks at parallels between .. show full overview
1998x16
Julie Andrews
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Actress and singer Julie Andrews discusses her life and career, which saw her find stardom on Broadway at the age of 20, before shooting to international fame in the films The Sound of .. show full overview
1998x19
Starring - Animals
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Starring - Animals
1998x18
The Heart and Soul of Eric Morecambe
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An indepth look at the life of the comedy genius that took his name from a seaside town. This well produced documentary covers Eric's life from an early age up to his tragic death in .. show full overview

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