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.
imagine… (Season 31)
The Seven Killings of Marlon James (Episode 1)
Air date: 2016-10-29
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: Alan Yentob accompanies novelist Marlon James back to James's home country of Jamaica and finds in his novels a complex portrait of the turbulent history of his native country.
The Triumphs and Laments of William Kentridge (Episode 2)
Air date: 2016-11-22
Runtime: 63 min
Overview: Alan Yentob joins South African artist William Kentridge as he prepares an epic frieze along the banks of the River Tiber in Rome.
Serial Killers - The Women Who Write Crime Fiction (Episode 3)
Air date: 2016-11-29
Overview: Alan Yentob explores the enthralling world of female crime fiction in the company of some of its best-selling authors, including Patricia Cornwell, Val McDermid and Paula Hawkins.
The Art World's Prankster: Maurizio Cattelan (Episode 4)
Air date: 2016-12-06
Runtime: 75 min
Overview: Maurizio Cattelan's work has bordered on criminal activity and regularly defies good taste. Maura Axelrod's film builds a compelling and intimate portrait of an enigmatic figure.
Listen to Me Marlon (Episode 5)
Air date: 2017-01-14
Runtime: 98 min
Overview: An emotive and vivid portrayal of a man and actor who was by turns tremendously talented, tenacious and tormented. Featuring Marlon Brando's own audio tapes and home movie footage.
