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Imagine : Season 40
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Air date: 27 Oct '15 - 7 episodesImagine 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.
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List of Episodes (7)
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Imagine (2003)
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1. Shylock’s Ghost
27 Oct '15Alan Yentob travels to the ghetto in Venice with award-winning novelist Howard Jacobson as he embarks on a retelling of Shakespeare's most performed play, The Merchant of Venice.
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2. Antony Gormley: Being Human
03 Nov '15Alan Yentob meets sculptor Antony Gormley, creator of the iconic Angel of the North, and uncovers the influences that have shaped his life and work.
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3. My Curious Documentary
10 Nov '15Imagine meets those involved with the stage production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and discovers how it has transformed the public's perception of autism.
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4. The Last Impresario
17 Nov '15The story of British theatre and film producer Michael White who has produced over 300 shows including hits such as A Chorus Line, Sleuth and The Rocky Horror Show.
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5. The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson
24 Nov '15Julien Temple updates the remarkable story of Dr Feelgood musician Wilko Johnson. Reflecting on his impending death, Johnson muses on the transformative power of mortality.
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Imagine (2003)
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6. David Chipperfield: A Place to Be
01 Dec '15Alan Yentob talks to British architect David Chipperfield about his breakthrough in Berlin, his love of the city and the 11 years spent on the transformation of the Neues Museum.
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Imagine (2003)
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7. Carlos Acosta: Cuba Calls
08 Dec '15Imagine follows Cuban ballet superstar Carlos Acosta as he masterminds a new production of Carmen for the Royal Ballet before embarking on a series of new projects in Cuba.
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