Series

Watch imagine… (2003) Online

No video is available for imagine… - S1E1 yet. Check back soon.

6.29 votes2003TV-1450mEndedDocumentaryNewsOfficial site

Synopsis

The biggest names from the world of art, film, music, literature and dance. Alan Yentob gets close up with those shaping today's cultural world.

Episodes

Summer 2003

PreviousNext

1. The Saatchi PhenomenonNow viewing2003-06-1150mAlan Yentob presents a new seven-part series looking at the power and effect of the arts and their main protagonists. The elusive and intriguing Charles Saatchi has been hugely instrumental in shaping contemporary British art. As he launches his new gallery in London's former County Hall, this behind-the-scenes look reveals Saatchi's hands-on involvement in the collection's presentation, helped by partner Nigella Lawson.
2. Barbara Hepworth: Shapes Out of Feelings2003-06-1850mA profile of Barbara Hepworth, the world's first internationally celebrated woman sculptor. Born in Yorkshire in 1903, she had to fight to establish herself in a world dominated by men, and could still wield a chisel in her seventies.
3. The Hip Hop Generation2003-06-2550mMore than just a musical genre, hip-hop has become a global youth culture. But why does the voice of young black America resonate equally with British teenagers from city high-rises and suburban semis? Alan Yentob embarks on a journey of discovery, encountering both young UK rappers and big US stars.
4. Stella's Story2003-07-0250mGwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss and Vogue's Anna Wintour contribute to the tale of Stella McCartney's rise from student at St Martins to her big break into the fashion elite. Footage shot by McCartney and dating back to 1985, alongside interviews and archive material, help paint this portrait of the designer.
5. Carlos Acosta: The Reluctant Ballet Dancer2003-07-0950mAlan Yentob tells the inspirational story of Carlos Acosta, the gifted dancer who made the leap from the backstreets of Havana to become the first black principal dancer at the Royal Ballet. The film follows Acosta over six months as he embarks on the biggest challenge of his life - producing and choreographing his own show based on his upbringing in Cuba.
6. The Potrait of Omai2003-07-1650mAlan Yentob tells the story of Joshua Reynolds’ portrait of Britain’s first non-white celebrity, Omai, which the Tate Gallery is fighting to keep in Britain. One of the artist’s greatest works, and the first ever grand portrait of a non-white subject, the picture captures the image of a man who became an overnight sensation in 18th-century London after being plucked from obscurity in Tahiti.
7. Sir John Mortimer: Owning Up at 802003-07-3050mIn the year that the barrister turned bestselling author turns 80, Alan Yentob talks to family and friends about the man widely regarded as a passionate political campaigner, wit, bon viveur and legendary lothario.

Cast

Top Billed Cast

Alan Yentob
Self - Presenter

Availability

Where To Watch Legally

No legal streaming, rental or purchase options for imagine… were reported for this region.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is imagine… available to watch online?

Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for imagine… in this region.

How many seasons does imagine… have?

imagine… has 51 seasons and 339 episodes.

When did imagine… first air?

imagine… first aired in 2003.

Is imagine… still running?

imagine…'s status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is imagine…?

imagine… is classified as Documentary, News.