Episodes 7

1 James Graham: In the Room Where It Happens

January 21, 2019

1h 15m

Alan Yentob follows celebrated young British playwright James Graham, whose award-winning works take audiences to the very heart of key political events.

2 Jo Brand: No Holds Barred

January 28, 2019

1h

Alan Yentob looks into the life of comedian Jo Brand, marking a diverse career which began in 1980s stand-up comedy and has moved through writing, performing and presenting.

3 Bill Viola: The Road to St Paul's

February 4, 2019

Charting the career of Bill Viola over 12 years, following him as he creates a permanent video installation for St Paul's Cathedral.

4 Edna O'Brien: Fearful... and Fearless

July 7, 2019

1h 5m

Alan Yentob meets Irish novelist Edna O’Brien to discuss sex, books and a lifetime of defiance.

5 Faith Ringgold: Tell It Like It Is

July 14, 2019

1h 8m

Alan Yentob meets Harlem-born artist, author and activist Faith Ringgold as she prepares for her London show at the Serpentine Gallery.

6 Olafur Eliasson: Miracles of Rare Device

July 28, 2019

1h 2m

Documentary following Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson and his studio in the run-up to his landmark exhibition, In Real Life, at Tate Modern.

7 EastSide Story

September 30, 2019

1h 10m

Following a ground-breaking arts intervention programme designed to change the course of the lives of young people from two east London estates.

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