• Air date: 16 Nov '10 6 episodes
      Imagine is a wide ranging arts series first broadcast on BBC One in 2003, hosted and executive produced by Alan Yentob. Each series usually consists of 4 to 7 episodes, each on a different topic. Episodes have been directed by, among others, Geoff Wonfor, Lucy Blakstead, Roger Parsons and Zoë Silver.
  • List of Episodes (6)
    • 1. Ai Weiwei - Without Fear or Favour

      16 Nov '10
      Arts documentary. Alan Yentob reveals how Chinese artist Ai Weiwei continues to fight for artistic freedom of expression.
    • 2. Smash His Camera

      23 Nov '10
      Arts documentary. Leon Gast follows the world's first paparazzi photographer, Ron Galella, as he revisits his old haunts and recalls his encounters with the stars.
    • 3. The Weird Adventures of Eadweard Muybridge

      30 Nov '10
      A portrait of the pioneering forefather of cinema Eadweard Muybridge, whose work astounded audiences worldwide.
    • 4. Bruce Springsteen: Darkness Revisited

      07 Dec '10
      Bruce Springsteen describes his attempts to create a sequel to one of the most popular albums of all time.
    • 5. Ben-Hur

      14 Dec '10
      Alan Yentob learns what links Radio 4 soap The Archers with Ben-Hur, one of the most epic Hollywood blockbusters of all time.
    • 6. Ray Davies - Imaginary Man

      21 Dec '10
      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.