Perspectives - Season 4

Perspectives - Season 4

Season 4

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DatesApr 20, 2014 - May 25, 2014
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Episodes

Alan Davies: The Magic of Houdini
Season 4Episode 145 min

Alan Davies: The Magic of Houdini

Having had a fascination with the world of magic since he was a boy, Alan Davies explores the extraordinary life of illusionist and stunt performer, Harry Houdini, the man who against the odds became one of the most successful entertainers in the world.
Apr 20, 2014
Gary Kemp : Kick Out the Jams.
Season 4Episode 245 min

Gary Kemp : Kick Out the Jams.

Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp investigates the modern art world, 25 years since it was rocked on its heels by by the arrival of Hirst, Emin and the other Young British Artists.
Apr 27, 2014
The Man in the Hat - Rene Magritte with Will Young
Season 4Episode 345 min

The Man in the Hat - Rene Magritte with Will Young

Having first discovered Rene Magritte’s art as a teenager, singer Will Young was immediately struck by Magritte’s strange distortions of familiar objects and his subversive humour. So much so that Will opened his last tour donning a bowler hat and raincoat, so synonymous with Magritte.
May 4, 2014
Under My Skin: Emeli Sandé In Search of Frida Kahlo
Season 4Episode 445 min

Under My Skin: Emeli Sandé In Search of Frida Kahlo

Singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé made her admiration for the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo perfectly clear four years ago, when she had a large tattoo of the artist’s face etched onto her forearm.
May 11, 2014
Freddie Mercury Saved My Life with Alfie Boe
Season 4Episode 545 min

Freddie Mercury Saved My Life with Alfie Boe

The bad boy of opera, Alfie Boe explores the art of Freddie Mercury; the outrageous genius, the ultimate front-man of Queen and superlative songwriter and singer. Alfie’s journey from opera to exploring all kinds of music is almost the mirror image of that of his hero Freddie Mercury who went from rock to opera as he used his genius to propel Queen from conventional rockers to become one of the greatest bands ever - embracing many musical styles and art forms.
May 18, 2014
Bruce Forsyth on Sammy Davis Jr
Season 4Episode 645 min

Bruce Forsyth on Sammy Davis Jr

Sir Bruce Forsyth considers Sammy Davis Jr to be the greatest entertainer of all time – a performer who could sing, dance, act, tell jokes, do impersonations…and all to an astonishingly high standard. His was a career that emerged from the dying days of vaudeville and continued to superstardom, taking in nightclub performances, Broadway and West End theatre, Hollywood movies, network television the biggest showrooms in Las Vegas and performances for royalty and presidents.
May 25, 2014

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