Omnibus

1967 · 784 episodes · 42 seasons

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Omnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the United Kingdom. The programme was the successor to the long-running arts-based series 'Monitor'. It ran from 1967 until 2003, usually being transmitted on Sunday evenings. During its 35-year history, the programme won 12 Bafta awards. Among the series' best remembered documentaries are Cracked Actor, a profile of David Bowie, and Rene Magritte, a graduate film by David Wheatley, 'Madonna: Behind the American dream', a film produced by Nadia Hagger, and a profile of the British film director Ridley Scott. For a season in 1982, the series was in a magazine format presented by Barry Norman. The series was replaced by 'Imagine' hosted by Alan Yentob.

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Season 3

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Omnibus at the Proms

Aug 3, 1969
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Omnibus at the Proms: Sir Adrian Boult

Aug 17, 1969
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Sir Henry Wood

Sep 7, 1969
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J.B. Priestley

Sep 14, 1969
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George Robey

Sep 28, 1969
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Beautiful Beautiful

Oct 5, 1969
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Sir Malcolm Sargent

Oct 12, 1969
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What the Hell Ever Happens in Marlborough?

Oct 19, 1969
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F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Dream Divided

Oct 26, 1969
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Christopher Isherwood: A Born Foreigner

Documentary about author Christopher Isherwood, in which he is interviewed about his life and work and which features extracts from films of his novels and stories.

Nov 2, 1969
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Richter

Nov 9, 1969
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The Confessions of Marian Evans/George Eliot

Nov 23, 1969
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Noel Coward

Dec 7, 1969
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Where Are You Going My Pretty Maid?

Dec 14, 1969
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Tommy Steele and Things

Dec 21, 1969
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Unashamed Accompanist: Gerald Moore

Dec 28, 1969
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Ian Fleming Creator of the James Bond Myth

Jan 4, 1970
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Virginia Woolf: A Day's Sail, a Night's Darkness

Jan 18, 1970
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Anna Pavlova: 1881 - 1931

Jan 25, 1970
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Rope Ladder to the Moon: Jack Bruce

Feb 1, 1970
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John Clare - I am

Feb 8, 1970
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Dance of the Seven Veils

An imaginary portrait of composer Richard Strauss.

Feb 15, 1970
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Who Will Buy a Bubble?

A group of people with regular jobs (factory clerk, Lighterman,Inspector etc) take part in an experimental and improvised drama in which they are encouraged to writhe around the floor making strange noises and movements. The idea being that returning to a primitive state may help them better cope with the modern world. This experiment is then taken to their familiar local streets and landmarks and casual observers are invited to comment or join in.

Feb 22, 1970
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Ralph Vaughan Williams

Mar 1, 1970
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On the Waltz

Mar 15, 1970
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The Wandsworth Sound

Apr 5, 1970
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1970 Oscar Awards

Apr 12, 1970
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Kenneth More

Apr 18, 1970
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To Leningrad with Love

Apr 26, 1970
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The Hollywood Image-The Silent Era

May 3, 1970
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The Hollywood Image-The Talkies

May 10, 1970
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The Hollywood Image-The Post War Years

May 17, 1970
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A Vow Fulfilled: Oberammergau

May 31, 1970
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The Other Edward Heath

Jun 28, 1970
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Satchmo at 70

Jul 5, 1970