First part of a two part doc on Robert Louis Stevenson, tracing his life from his childhood in Edinburgh through teenage travels with his father to his time as a wild student in Edinburgh.

Episode 91994-12-06

Stevenson's Travels 2

Part 2 covers last 14 years of his life and work, including his return to America, touring the South Pacific, and settling in Samoa. Also a newly discovered 1940's interview with step-daughter Belle Strong.

Episode 101995-02-21

The Greatest Living Painter: De Kooning

Documentary about abstract expressionist artist Willem de Kooning. This explores his late work and the allegations that they have been kept off the market to inflate their value.

Episode 111995-02-28

Carnival: The Biggest Party in the World

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Episode 121995-03-07

Joshua Bell

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Episode 131995-03-14

Ready When You Are, Mr Patel

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Episode 141995-03-21

Darker Than Blue: Curtis Mayfield

Soul legend Curtis Mayfield talks to writer Caryl Phillips about his life, career and contribution to the Civil Rights Movement in America. Program includes archive footage and contributions from family, friends and colleagues.

Episode 151995-04-04

Jean Renoir: From La Belle Epoque to WW1

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Episode 161995-04-11

Jean Renoir: Hollywood & Beyond

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Episode 171995-04-18

Perry & Croft: The Sitcoms

A look at the work of television comedy writers David Croft and Jimmy Perry, featuring interviews with the men themselves, the many stars of the shows they created and other famous admirers.

Episode 181995-04-25

Divas

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Episode 191995-04-30

Ginger Rogers: A Tribute

Hollywood star Ginger Rogers, who died at her California home on 25 April, began her career as a teenage vaudeville dancer and became the world's highest paid film actress. Above all, she is remembered for her dancing partnership with Fred Astaire. This film, screened as an Omnibus special on 30 April, shortly after her death, looks at how the legendary musicals were made, with anecdotes by Ginger herself, and clips from Astaire's last television interview.

Episode 201995-05-02

Dave Stewart: Greetings from the Gutter

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