Rediscovering forgotten figures and a fresh look at famous names.
Norma Jeane attends an audition at 20th Century Fox.
Exploring the life and career of one of Britain's best-loved actresses, Maggie Smith.
A look at the life and work of iconic writer, director and entertainer Noel Coward.
Film exploring the unique talent, life and body of work of Caroline Aherne.
Style, sex and power: the extraordinary story of Coco Chanel.
Watch Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe - unguarded, poignant and hilarious.
Film exploring the life of the legendary designer Virgil Abloh.
When an accident changes Frida's life, she channels pain and heartache into painting.
The story of Una Marson, the first black producer and broadcaster at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
Intimate portrait of the late poet laureate Sir John Betjeman.
Picasso’s early years in Paris see a period of creativity and troubled relationships.
Mark Gatiss steps into the mind of M.R. James, English master of the supernatural story.
A unique insight into the life of celebrated painter Paula Rego, directed by her son.
Dana Masters on the forgotten story of Northern Irish blues trailblazer Ottilie Patterson.
Docudrama that recounts the astonishing life story of a forgotten genius.
Legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld was an enigma. Who was the man behind the sunglasses?
The fascinating life and music of British composer Michael Tippett, who died in 1998.
First broadcast in 1993, a look at the background and work of author Anne Rice.
Documentary from 1975 examining the many, often spectacular, personas of David Bowie.
A portrait of a true visionary and one of our greatest living painters.
A look at the musical genius of Brian Jones in the early days of the Rolling Stones.
imagine... follows Russell T Davies's return to Doctor Who.
A film about Christopher Nupen, a pioneering director of films about classical music.
The story of one of the 20th century’s most prodigiously talented but volatile actors.