About this season
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 (4)
1. Stephen Frears: Director for Hire
Aired 20 March 2023 • 65 min
imagine… profiles Stephen Frears, acclaimed film director of Dangerous Liaisons and The Queen. Some say he’s grumpy, others that he’s mischievous. What drives this 81-year-old?
2. The Factory: Made in Manchester
Aired 11 December 2023 • 70 min
imagine... tells the story of Aviva Studios, Manchester’s colossal new cultural venue, and goes behind the scenes at the world premiere of its opening production, Free Your Mind.
3. French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
Aired 27 December 2023 • 89 min
imagine... profiles the UK’s most successful double act of the last 40 years, French & Saunders, exploring a brand of comedy based on satire, silliness and, above all, friendship.
4. Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
Aired 16 April 2024 • 88 min
Featuring exclusive access to their recent tour and their new album, this documentary reveals the fascinating world of Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.