Hugh Laurie
Perspectives (2011)
Season 4
A British TV documentary series for ITV. Each hour long program sees well-known celebrities travel to various parts of the world to explore more about a person who has inspired them.
Released April 23, 2011
Episode 60 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: imdb.travel
Watch Providers: PBS
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S4E1 - The Magic of Houdini with Alan Davies
Having had a fascination with the world of magic since he was a boy, Alan Davies explores the extraordinary life of illusionist and stunt performer, Harry Houdini, the man who against the odds became one of the most successful entertainers in the world.
April 20, 2014, midnight
S4E2 - Gary Kemp : Kick Out The Jams
Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp investigates the modern art world, 25 years since it was rocked on its heels by by the arrival of Hirst, Emin and the other Young British Artists.
April 27, 2014, midnight
S4E3 - The Man In The Hat: Rene Magritte with Will Young
Having first discovered Rene Magritte’s art as a teenager, singer Will Young was immediately struck by Magritte’s strange distortions of familiar objects and his subversive humour. So much so that Will opened his last tour donning a bowler hat and raincoat, so synonymous with Magritte.
May 4, 2014, midnight
S4E4 - Under My Skin: Emeli Sandé In Search of Frida Kahlo
Singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé made her admiration for the iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo perfectly clear four years ago, when she had a large tattoo of the artist’s face etched onto her forearm.
May 11, 2014, midnight
S4E5 - Freddie Mercury Saved My Life with Alfie Boe
The bad boy of opera, Alfie Boe explores the art of Freddie Mercury; the outrageous genius, the ultimate front-man of Queen and superlative songwriter and singer. Alfie’s journey from opera to exploring all kinds of music is almost the mirror image of that of his hero Freddie Mercury who went from rock to opera as he used his genius to propel Queen from conventional rockers to become one of the greatest bands ever - embracing many musical styles and art forms.
May 18, 2014, midnight
S4E6 - Bruce Forsyth on Sammy Davis Jr
Sir Bruce Forsyth considers Sammy Davis Jr to be the greatest entertainer of all time – a performer who could sing, dance, act, tell jokes, do impersonations…and all to an astonishingly high standard. His was a career that emerged from the dying days of vaudeville and continued to superstardom, taking in nightclub performances, Broadway and West End theatre, Hollywood movies, network television the biggest showrooms in Las Vegas and performances for royalty and presidents.
May 25, 2014, midnight
Network: ITV1
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: April 23, 2011
Last Air Date: Oct. 18, 2016, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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