imagine… 2003
What is imagine…?
Imagine… is a 2003 television series classified as a documentary and news programme and rated TV‑14. The series brings together the most prominent figures from a range of artistic disciplines, including visual art, film, music, literature and dance.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 339
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Jun 11, 2003
- Last aired
- Apr 16, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Documentary, News
- Updated
Where to watch
Free
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Imagine… is a 2003 television series classified as a documentary and news programme and rated TV‑14. The series brings together the most prominent figures from a range of artistic disciplines, including visual art, film, music, literature and dance. Hosted by Alan Yentob, each episode offers close‑up conversations with individuals who are shaping contemporary cultural life. The format centers on in‑depth interviews that allow the featured creators to discuss their work and influence within today’s cultural landscape. By focusing on a broad spectrum of creative fields, the series aims to present a comprehensive portrait of the people driving current artistic trends. The programme’s emphasis on personal insight and direct engagement with leading cultural personalities defines its approach to documenting the modern arts scene.
Should you watch it?
“Alan Yentob gets close up with the biggest names shaping today's cultural world.”
- features big names from art, film, music, literature, and dance
- offers close-up interviews by Alan Yentob
- limited plot details available in the provided sources
- may not appeal to viewers uninterested in documentary and news content
Watch it if you want to see interviews with the biggest names from art, film, music, literature, and dance.
It is a documentary and news program rated TV-14.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Saatchi Phenomenon Jun 11, 2003
- E2 Barbara Hepworth: Shapes Out of Feelings Jun 18, 2003
- E3 The Hip Hop Generation Jun 25, 2003
- E4 Stella's Story Jul 2, 2003
- E5 Carlos Acosta: The Reluctant Ballet Dancer Jul 9, 2003
- E6 The Potrait of Omai Jul 16, 2003
- E7 Sir John Mortimer: Owning Up at 80 Jul 30, 2003
Season 2 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Voice of Bryn Terfel Nov 12, 2003
- E2 A Very Funny Business Nov 19, 2003
- E3 Entertaining Mr Soane Nov 26, 2003
- E4 The World According to Parr Dec 3, 2003
- E5 From Pencils to Pixels Dec 10, 2003
- E6 An A-Z of the OED Dec 17, 2003
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 The Mysterious Mr Hopper Jun 2, 2004
- E2 Sitting for Lucian Freud Jun 9, 2004
- E3 Saint John Coltrane Jun 16, 2004
- E4 Dirty But Clean Pierre Jun 23, 2004
- E5 Unsuitable for Children? Dec 15, 2004
- E6 The Smoking Diaries Dec 15, 2004
- E101 TO BE DELETED
- E102 TO BE DELETED
- E103 TO BE DELETED
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 Arthur Miller - Finishing the Picture Nov 24, 2004
- E2 Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson’s Smile Dec 1, 2004
- E3 Bruce Nauman: the Godfather of Modem Art Dec 8, 2004
- E4 Brando Dec 16, 2004
- E5 Tony Pappano - a Year at the Opera Dec 22, 2004
- E101 TO BE DELETED
- E102 TO BE DELETED
- E103 TO BE DELETED
Season 5 · 3 episodes
- E1 A Short History of Tall Buildings - Episode 1 May 11, 2005
- E2 A Short History of Tall Buildings - Episode 2 May 18, 2005
- E3 A Short History of Tall Buildings - Episode 3 May 25, 2005
Frequently asked questions
What is imagine...
It is a documentary and news television series from 2003.
Who hosts or leads the series
Alan Yentob gets close up with the featured guests.
Who is featured on the show
The biggest names from the world of art, film, music, literature, and dance are featured.
What genres does the show belong to
It belongs to the documentary and news genres.
What is the content rating
The television series has a TV-14 rating.