Alan Yentob Movies

  • 2026
    The Land of Sometimes

    The Land of Sometimes

    The Land of Sometimes

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    Twins Alfie and Elise find a magical Wish Watch on Christmas Eve and are swept by the Wish Collector into the musical Land of Sometimes, where they...

    The Land of Sometimes
  • 2018
    Mel Brooks: Unwrapped

    Mel Brooks: Unwrapped

    Mel Brooks: Unwrapped

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    At the age of 91, Mel Brooks is unstoppable, with his musical "Young Frankenstein" opening to great critical acclaim in London in late 2017. Alan...

    Mel Brooks: Unwrapped
  • 2010
    Van Gogh: Painted with Words

    Van Gogh: Painted with Words

    Van Gogh: Painted with Words

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    A drama-documentary presented by Alan Yentob, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the lead role. Every word spoken by the actors in this film is sourced...

    Van Gogh: Painted with Words
  • 2012
    Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil

    Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil

    Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil

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    Following the recent death of Ken Russell, Alan Yentob looks back over the career of the flamboyant film director responsible for Women In Love,...

    Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
  • 2023
    imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me

    imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me

    imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me

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    imagine... follows celebrated British TV writer Russell T Davies as he prepares to return as the showrunner of Doctor Who – with two Doctors...

    imagine… Russell T Davies: The Doctor and Me
  • 2014
    The One and Only Mike Leigh

    The One and Only Mike Leigh

    The One and Only Mike Leigh

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    In a revealing documentary, Mike Leigh, director of Secrets & Lies, Vera Drake and Abigail's Party among many others, talks to Alan Yentob about...

    The One and Only Mike Leigh
  • 1985
    The Real Buddy Holly Story

    The Real Buddy Holly Story

    The Real Buddy Holly Story

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    This is the definitive video biography of rock 'n roll legend Buddy Holly. Produced and hosted by former Beatle, Paul McCartney, includes interviews...

    The Real Buddy Holly Story
  • 2012
    London: The Modern Babylon

    London: The Modern Babylon

    London: The Modern Babylon

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    London: The Modern Babylon is legendary director Julien Temple's epic time-traveling voyage to the heart of his hometown.

    London: The Modern Babylon
  • 2022
    Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens

    Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens

    Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens

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    Twenty-something virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, singer and arranger Jacob Collier has managed to outdo The Beatles by winning Grammy Awards for each...

    Jacob Collier: In the Room Where It Happens
  • 1982
    Mike Leigh: Making Plays

    Mike Leigh: Making Plays

    Mike Leigh: Making Plays

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    Writer and Director Mike Leigh discusses the techniques used to create his plays.

    Mike Leigh: Making Plays
  • 2025
    The Academy of Armando

    The Academy of Armando

    The Academy of Armando

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    Alan Yentob profiles the stellar career of one of the great satirists of our age, Armando Iannucci, whose impressive body of work includes The Day...

    The Academy of Armando
  • 2008
    Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony

    Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony

    Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony

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    Journey with the musicians of the Berlin Philharmonic and their conductor Sir Simon Rattle on a breakneck concert tour of six metropolises across...

    Trip to Asia: The Quest for Harmony
  • 2013
    Who's Afraid of Machiavelli?

    Who's Afraid of Machiavelli?

    Who's Afraid of Machiavelli?

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    Famous for lines like 'It is better to be feared than loved', Machiavelli's notorious book, The Prince, has been a manual for tyrants from Napoleon...

    Who's Afraid of Machiavelli?
  • 1984
    The Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience

    The Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience

    The Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience

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    The Everly Brothers were among the most successful and revered of all the giants of early rock 'n' roll. A determining influence on the Beatles,...

    The Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience
  • 2023
    imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter

    imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter

    imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter

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    imagine... profiles the UK’s most successful double act of the last 40 years, French & Saunders, exploring a brand of comedy based on satire,...

    imagine... French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
  • 1975
    David Bowie: Cracked Actor

    David Bowie: Cracked Actor

    David Bowie: Cracked Actor

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    The documentary depicts Bowie on tour in Los Angeles, using a mixture of vérité sequences filmed in limousines and hotels, and concert...

    David Bowie: Cracked Actor
  • 2010
    The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge

    The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge

    The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge

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    Pioneer photographer, forefather of cinema, showman, murderer - Eadweard Muybridge was a Victorian enigma. He was born and died in Kingston upon...

    The Weird World of Eadweard Muybridge
  • 2005
    Fantastic Mr. Dahl

    Fantastic Mr. Dahl

    Fantastic Mr. Dahl

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    Documentary about author Roald Dahl, produced for the British television series Imagine.

    Fantastic Mr. Dahl
  • 1982
    The Orson Welles Story

    The Orson Welles Story

    The Orson Welles Story

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    Profile of Orson Welles, looking at his life and career in theatre, radio and particularly film.

    The Orson Welles Story
  • 1985
    Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain

    Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain

    Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain

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    Drama documentary which takes the form of an up-dated version of Pygmalion. With a special music score by jazz group Working Week, with real...

    Ligmalion: Or How to Help Yourself in Self-Help Britain