Darcey Bussell
Biography: Dame Darcey Andrea Bussell, DBE is an English retired ballerina and a former judge on the BBC television dance contest Strictly Come Dancing. (via Wikipedia)
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 27, 1969
Deathday: N/A
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Strictly Len Goodman
2016-12-23
Strictly Len Goodman
Overview: In a tribute to Len Goodman, a look back on his dozen years beneath the glitterball as a judge on Strictly Come Dancing. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage, archive moments and interviews with judges and contestants from the show
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-23
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Darcey's Ballerina Heroines
2014-03-01
Darcey's Ballerina Heroines
Overview: Darcey Bussell traces the evolution of the ballerina, discovering the challenges her predecessors encountered, and revealing what it takes to become one of the greats.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-01
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The Prince of the Pagodas
1990-01-01
The Prince of the Pagodas
Overview: The Prince of the Pagodas is a ballet created for The Royal Ballet by choreographer John Cranko with music commissioned from Benjamin Britten. Its premiere took place on 1 January 1957 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, conducted by Britten
Genres: TV Movie Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Allen Jones: Women and Men
2007-12-03
Allen Jones: Women and Men
Overview: An exploration of the work of controversial pop artist Allen Jones, whose erotic sculptures have angered feminists, challenged his contemporaries, and delighted collectors and gallery goers worldwide. WOMEN AND MEN attempts to demystify the artist through discussion with prima ballerina Darcey Bussell, wife Deirdre Morrow, fellow artist Gary Hume, and Jones himself.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-03
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Darcey Bussell: My Life on the BBC
2016-12-23
Darcey Bussell: My Life on the BBC
Overview: The former principal ballerina tells her story, with historic performances from the BBC archives and candid interviews from throughout her career. Showing how she grew up in front of the camera and mastered television.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-23
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Darcey Bussell: Looking for Audrey
2014-12-29
Darcey Bussell: Looking for Audrey
Overview: Behind Audrey Hepburn's dazzling image, Darcey Bussell unravels an epic tale of betrayal, courage, heartache and broken dreams. For as long as she can remember Darcey has been fascinated by Audrey Hepburn: style icon, star of Breakfast at Tiffany's, an Oscar winner at 24. Now, Darcey follows in Audrey's footsteps through Holland, London, Rome, Switzerland and Hollywood to find out more. She discovers Audrey started out as a dancer, risked her life in the war and, although adored the world over, was always looking for love.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-29
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Darcey Bussell: A Ballerina's Life
2014-03-01
Darcey Bussell: A Ballerina's Life
Overview: Prima ballerina Darcey Bussell talks about her life at the top. From tears at ballet school and forgetting the steps, to becoming the Royal Ballet's youngest-ever principal and her favourite roles, Darcey recalls her performing career from its earliest days.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-03-01
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Darcey Bussell: Dancing to Happiness
2018-12-01
Darcey Bussell: Dancing to Happiness
Overview: Since her retirement from professional ballet, Dame Darcey Bussell has become a formidable advocate for promoting dance at all stages of life, and to help not just the body, but just as importantly the mind. She has piloted dance classes for schoolchildren across the country and spoken in Parliament calling for dance to be a key part of the curriculum to help children's fitness. She is aware that tackling our mental health crisis is an important challenge that affects many in the UK today and strongly believes that the value of dancing is undervalued in improving our mental health. So in this programme, Darcey's mission is to meet a wide range of people using dance as therapy and as a result experiencing the joy of 'dancing to happiness'.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-12-01
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Darcey's Ballet Heroes
2015-12-25
Darcey's Ballet Heroes
Overview: 60-minute film in which ballet star Darcey Bussell undertakes a very personal journey to meet the heroes and dancers who transformed male ballet.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-12-25
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True Blue
1996-11-15
True Blue
Overview: The story of the year the Oxford and Cambridge boat race changed from a gentleman's race to one where winning was everything.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-15
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Winter Dreams
Winter Dreams
Overview: Winter Dreams is a one-act ballet created by Kenneth MacMillan in 1991 for the Royal Ballet. The music is by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with some traditional Russian music. The story is based on the play Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov. The first performance was on 7 February 1991, at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
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Original Language: en
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Sylvia (Royal Ballet)
2005-12-05
Sylvia (Royal Ballet)
Overview: Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Frederick Ashton's Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet. With origins in Greek mythology, Sylvia was loved by Aminta, abducted by Orion and eventually rescued by Eros. Recorded live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on 1st and 5th December 2005.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-05
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Darcey Bussell: Looking for Margot
2016-12-20
Darcey Bussell: Looking for Margot
Overview: Former prima ballerina Darcey Bussell looks at the life and career of Margot Fonteyn.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-20
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A Profile of 'The Red Shoes'
2000-01-01
A Profile of 'The Red Shoes'
Overview: Documentary about the making of the 1948 British film, including interviews with members of the production team.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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Mary Berry's Christmas Party
2017-12-18
Mary Berry's Christmas Party
Overview: Celebrate the festive season with the perfect dusting of Mary Berry's very own Christmas magic. In a one-off television treat, Mary opens her kitchen to some of TV's best-loved faces as they join her in cooking delicious party dishes especially for her Christmas party. With varying degrees of nerves, skill and determination, but tons of excitement, Alex Jones, Fearne Cotton, Darcey Bussell and Adil Ray take turns to join Mary beside her stove.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-18
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Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
2017-12-21
Darcey Bussell: Looking for Fred Astaire
Overview: Documentary in which Darcey Bussell profiles Hollywood dancer Fred Astaire, marking 30 years since his death.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-21
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The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
2021-03-06
The Vicar of Dibley: Inside Out
Overview: Dawn French and Richard Curtis take viewers on a joyful stroll down memory lane as they look back at their favorite Dibley moments, and for the first time, tell the definitive story of the making of the show. The pair are joined by a host of guest stars and celebrity fans including Kylie Minogue, Hugh Bonneville, and Joanna Lumley, as well as writer Paul Mayhew-Archer, producer Jon Plowman, and James Fleet (Hugo Horton).
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-03-06
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Coppelia
2022-03-03
Coppelia
Overview: When everyone in town falls under the spell of charismatic cosmetic surgeon Doctor Coppelius, feisty Swan must act to save her sweetheart Franz, before his heart is used to spark life into Coppelia – the ‘perfect’ robot-woman the Doctor has created.
Genres: Animation Family Music Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: xx
Release Date: 2022-03-03
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The Ballet Master: Sir Peter Wright at 90
2016-12-27
The Ballet Master: Sir Peter Wright at 90
Overview: The Ballet Master: Sir Peter Wright at 90
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-27
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The Blu-ray Experience II: Opera, Ballet & theatre
2010-10-26
The Blu-ray Experience II: Opera, Ballet & theatre
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Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2010-10-26
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