imagine… - Winter 2011

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Grayson Perry and the Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman

1 - Grayson Perry and the Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman

Air Date: November 1, 2011

Over two years Grayson Perry creates his most ambitious show at the British Museum, incorporating museum exhibits and 25 new works of art.

Simon and Garfunkel - The Harmony Game

2 - Simon and Garfunkel - The Harmony Game

Air Date: November 8, 2011

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel talk openly and eloquently about an extraordinarily creative period in their career - the making of Bridge Over Troubled Water.

Alan Ayckbourn - Greetings from Scarborough

3 - Alan Ayckbourn - Greetings from Scarborough

Air Date: November 15, 2011

Imagine sets out to discover why playwright Sir Alan Ayckbourn is so popular, and a chorus of distinguished fans explain why he must be recognised as one of the great dramatists.

Vidal Sassoon - A Cut Above

4 - Vidal Sassoon - A Cut Above

Air Date: November 22, 2011

Craig Teper's film charts the career of Vidal Sassoon, the man who invented the bob-cut and created one of the world's most recognisable beauty brands

The Lost Music of Rajasthan

5 - The Lost Music of Rajasthan

Air Date: December 6, 2011

The arts series takes a road trip round the desert state of Rajasthan, meeting musicians whose existence is under threat, including Bhopa bards and Gypsy dancers.

Books - The Last Chapter?

6 - Books - The Last Chapter?

Air Date: December 13, 2011

Will the rise of electronic books mark the final chapter in the love story between traditional books and their readers? Alan Yentob discusses the subject with a host of writers.

The Art of Stand-Up - Part One

7 - The Art of Stand-Up - Part One

Air Date: December 19, 2011

Alan Yentob presents the first of a two-part series on the art of stand-up comedy. He talks to comedians in Britain and America, exploring their backgrounds and influences.

The Art of Stand-Up - Part Two

8 - The Art of Stand-Up - Part Two

Air Date: December 20, 2011

Documentary on the art of stand-up comedy. Alan Yentob talks to comedians in Britain and America, exploring the evolution of stand-up and how it transfers to other mediums.

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