imagine…
imagine…: Season 40

Air Date

October 27, 2015

Episodes

7 episodes

imagine…

Season 40

Episodes

Shylock’s Ghost

1. Shylock’s Ghost

October 27, 2015
70 min

Alan Yentob travels to the ghetto in Venice with award-winning novelist Howard Jacobson as he embarks on a retelling of Shakespeare's most performed play, The Merchant of Venice.

Antony Gormley: Being Human

2. Antony Gormley: Being Human

November 3, 2015

Alan Yentob meets sculptor Antony Gormley, creator of the iconic Angel of the North, and uncovers the influences that have shaped his life and work.

My Curious Documentary

3. My Curious Documentary

November 10, 2015
80 min

Imagine meets those involved with the stage production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and discovers how it has transformed the public's perception of autism.

The Last Impresario

4. The Last Impresario

November 17, 2015
90 min

The story of British theatre and film producer Michael White who has produced over 300 shows including hits such as A Chorus Line, Sleuth and The Rocky Horror Show.

The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson

5. The Ecstasy of Wilko Johnson

November 24, 2015
90 min

Julien Temple updates the remarkable story of Dr Feelgood musician Wilko Johnson. Reflecting on his impending death, Johnson muses on the transformative power of mortality.

David Chipperfield: A Place to Be

6. David Chipperfield: A Place to Be

December 1, 2015
69 min

Alan Yentob talks to British architect David Chipperfield about his breakthrough in Berlin, his love of the city and the 11 years spent on the transformation of the Neues Museum.

Carlos Acosta: Cuba Calls

7. Carlos Acosta: Cuba Calls

December 8, 2015
75 min

Imagine follows Cuban ballet superstar Carlos Acosta as he masterminds a new production of Carmen for the Royal Ballet before embarking on a series of new projects in Cuba.