imagine...

imagine... (2003- )

RunningDocumentary show

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.

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Scheduleevery Monday

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did imagine... premiere?

imagine... premiered on June 2, 2003.

Who hosted imagine...?

Alan Yentob hosted imagine...

What was the focus of imagine...?

imagine... was a documentary series that focused on individuals that inspired and influenced the arts and culture.

Was imagine... a British production?

Yes, imagine... was a British production.

Did imagine... have a specific theme or topic each episode?

Yes, each episode of imagine... focused on a specific theme or topic related to arts and culture.

Who directed imagine...?

Phil Cairney directed imagine...

How many episodes were there in the first season of imagine...?

There were eight episodes in the first season of imagine...

Were celebrities featured in imagine...?

Yes, imagine... featured interviews with various celebrities in the arts and culture industry.

What was the most popular episode of imagine...?

It is unclear which episode of imagine... was the most popular as no ratings or viewership numbers are available.

Did Alan Yentob have any previous experience in hosting similar shows?

Yes, Alan Yentob had years of experience as a presenter and producer for the BBC before hosting imagine...

What was the production company behind imagine...?

The production company behind imagine... was BBC Studios.

Did imagine... win any awards?

Yes, imagine... won a Royal Television Society Award for Best Arts Programme in 2010.

Was there a specific format for each episode of imagine...?

There was no set format for each episode of imagine... as each episode focused on different themes and topics of the arts and culture.

Who were some of the guests featured in imagine...?

The guests featured in imagine... included musicians, actors, directors, writers, and artists such as Paul McCartney, David Bowie, and Robert Altman.

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