Episodes
3. Heart of Britain
September 20, 1970
An examination of the life and work of Humphrey Jennings, scholar, writer painter but, above all, filmmaker.
Guest Stars:
Marius Goring, Humphrey Jennings
5. Everything in the Garden 1
October 11, 1970
The first part of this special documentary film traces the tempestuous history of the Royal Opera House from the time the first building opened its doors in 1732 up to the present day, 26 years after Sir David Webster 's appointment.
Guest Stars:
Frank Dungan
6. Everything in the Garden 2
October 18, 1970
A programme in two parts on the past, present and future of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Guest Stars:
Frank Duncan
7. It'll Be All Live on the Night
November 1, 1970
An investigation of regional theatre in Britain. Amongst the Theatres - and their Artistic Directors - discussed are the Northcott Theeatre, Exeter; Theatre Royal Windsor, Peter Cheeseman's Victoria Theatre Stoke on Trent and theatres in Nottingham and Hull.
9. A Requiem for Modigliani
November 22, 1970
Guest Stars:
Ann Firbank, Catherine Schell, John Shrapnel
15. George Orwell: The Road to the Left
January 10, 1971
The film traces Orwell's life during 1936 when he spent time in the depressed north of England, married, set off for the Spanish Civil War and completed his book 'The Road to Wigan Pier', which marked his beginnings as a political author.
Guest Stars:
George Orwell
21. In Search of Lost Time
May 2, 1971
An Omnibus Arts documentary made to celebrate the centenary of the birth of author Marcel Proust. The film examines the creation of his autobiographical novel "A La Recherche du temps perdu".
Guest Stars:
Marcel Proust
