Russell Harty
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David Bowie: Finding Fame
Overview: Coming 50 years after the release of Space Oddity, the 90-minute film explores the Bowie before Ziggy Stardust, following the period from 1966 when he changed his name from David Jones to Bowie. It includes footage from the BBC Archives including footage of a BBC audition in 1965 of David Bowie and the Lower Third, which included a performance of Chim-Chim-Cheree and Baby That's A Promise.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-02-09
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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired
Overview: Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary director Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-18
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An Audience with Dame Edna Everage
Overview: Dame Edna Everage takes questions from a celebrity audience about her life and career.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-26
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Talking Doctor Who
Overview: As part of the sixtieth anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, David Tennant time-travels back through the BBC archives to tell the story of the Doctor’s classic era.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-11-01
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Desert Island Discs
Overview: Arena celebrates Roy Plomley's Desert Island Discs with the help of many celebrity castaways, including Frankie Howerd, Russell Harty, Trevor Brooking, the Lord Mayor of London, Professor JK Galbraith and Arthur Askey. The special guest for the 40th anniversary programme was Paul McCartney who was also a fan of the show: 'I love its homeliness. It conjures up the best in traditional British pleasure, like the great British breakfast. It's an honour to be asked'.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-02-23
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Mother Ireland
Overview: Edna O’Brien is interviewed by Russell Harty about her writing and her relationship with Ireland, as explored in her latest non-fiction book Mother Ireland.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-09-11
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Moonage Daydream
Overview: A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-15
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Hellraisers
Overview: Documentary about notorious British and Irish wildmen Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole, Oliver Reed and Keith Moon and their excesses and exploits.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-08-26
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Jocky Wilson Said
Overview: Rare archive footage and Jocky Wilson's own words tell the story of the rise and fall of a cult Scottish sportman. Featuring interviews with his friends and darts contemporaries.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-05-15
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Elton John at Dodger Stadium
Overview: Documentary originally from The Russell Harty Show chronicling Elton John’s iconic two-day concert at Dodger Stadium in 1975.
Genres: History Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-10-31
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The Madness of Boy George
Overview: Documenting the days and weeks preceding Boy George's appearance in a New York courtroom in June 2006 for cocaine possession and his subsequent sentencing to 5 days community service as a street cleaner by order of the US justice department.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-17
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The Who: The Kids Are Alright
Overview: Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-15
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In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
Overview: A tribute to Kenny Everett broadcast after his death from AIDS in 1995. Comprising of many of his classic sketches from his 1980s BBC TV series, this tribute also features recollections from those who knew him.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-26
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