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Omnibus

★7.2 1967 – 2003 42 Seasons TV-MA

Omnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the United Kingdom. The programme was the successor to the long-running arts-based series 'Monitor'. It ran from 1967 until 2003, usually being transmitted on Sunday evenings. During its 35-year history, the programme won 12 Bafta awards. Among the series' best remembered documentaries are Cracked Actor, a profile of David Bowie, and Rene Magritte, a graduate film by David Wheatley, 'Madonna: Behind the American dream', a film produced by Nadia Hagger, and a profile of the British film director Ridley Scott. For a season in 1982, the series was in a magazine format presented by Barry Norman. The series was replaced by 'Imagine' hosted by Alan Yentob.

Seasons & episodes

42 seasons · 784 episodes

Everybody's Expo

Episode 01

Everybody's Expo

Oct 13, 1967 · 60 min

The first edition of a regular weekly programme about the creative world of art and artists. Introduced by Henry Livings. Tonight: Everybody's Expo - An account of a world event.

Suliotis Sings

Episode 02

Suliotis Sings

Oct 20, 1967 · 50 min

The British debut of a new world opera star—at the age of twenty-four.

Beethoven Symphony No. 3, in E flat (Eroica)

Episode 03

Beethoven Symphony No. 3, in E flat (Eroica)

Nov 3, 1967

The first of three performances of Beethoven symphonies conducted by Colin Davis. BBC Symphony Orchestra Leader, Trevor Williams Part of a public concert in the Royal Festival Hall, London.

Tyger, Tyger

Episode 04

Tyger, Tyger

Nov 10, 1967 · 50 min

An enquiry into the power of a familiar poem. Introduced by Henry Livings. "Tyger tyger burning bright In the forests of the night What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry" Why does this poem by William Blake 1757-1827 stick in the mind, and seize the imagination of so many different people?

Benjamin Britten and His Festival

Episode 05

Benjamin Britten and His Festival

Nov 22, 1967

No description available.

East of Bedlam

Episode 06

East of Bedlam

Dec 8, 1967

No description available.

Jacqueline

Episode 07

Jacqueline

Dec 15, 1967

No description available.

The World of Coppard

Episode 08

The World of Coppard

Dec 15, 1967

No description available.

Dante's Inferno

Episode 09

Dante's Inferno

Dec 22, 1967

No description available.

Diaghilev: The Years Abroad (1)

Episode 10

Diaghilev: The Years Abroad (1)

Dec 28, 1967

No description available.

Diaghilev: The Years in Exile (2)

Episode 11

Diaghilev: The Years in Exile (2)

Jan 9, 1968

No description available.

Edith Evans: A Birthday Tribute

Episode 12

Edith Evans: A Birthday Tribute

Jan 16, 1968

No description available.

Top Brass

Episode 13

Top Brass

Jan 23, 1968

No description available.

Abelard and Heloise

Episode 14

Abelard and Heloise

Jan 30, 1968

No description available.

The Exile

Episode 15

The Exile

Feb 6, 1968

No description available.

Tommy

Episode 16

Tommy

Mar 26, 1968

No description available.

God's Tunes

Episode 17

God's Tunes

Apr 2, 1968

No description available.

China and the Barbarians

Episode 18

China and the Barbarians

Apr 23, 1968

No description available.

Whistle and I'll Come to You

Episode 19

Whistle and I'll Come to You

May 7, 1968

No description available.

My Name Is Benvenuto Cellini

Episode 20

My Name Is Benvenuto Cellini

May 21, 1968

No description available.

The Charm of Dynamite!

Episode 21

The Charm of Dynamite!

May 28, 1968

No description available.

Corporal Jan

Episode 22

Corporal Jan

Jun 18, 1968

No description available.

The Ken Russell Festival (1)

Episode 23

The Ken Russell Festival (1)

Jun 25, 1968

No description available.

The Ken Russell Festival (2)

Episode 24

The Ken Russell Festival (2)

Jul 2, 1968

No description available.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.2 /10

based on 9 votes

Synopsis

Omnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the United Kingdom. The programme was the successor to the long-running arts-based series 'Monitor'. It ran from 1967 until 2003, usually being transmitted on Sunday evenings. During its 35-year history, the programme won 12 Bafta awards. Among the series' best remembered documentaries are Cracked Actor, a profile of David Bowie, and Rene Magritte, a graduate film by David Wheatley, 'Madonna: Behind the American dream', a film produced by Nadia Hagger, and a profile of the British film director Ridley Scott. For a season in 1982, the series was in a magazine format presented by Barry Norman. The series was replaced by 'Imagine' hosted by Alan Yentob.

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Where to watch Omnibus

Omnibus is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 42 seasons and 784 total episodes, rated 7.2/10 by 9 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Omnibus have?

Omnibus has 42 seasons with 784 episodes in total.

Is Omnibus still on the air?

Omnibus has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Omnibus?

Omnibus airs on BBC One.

When did Omnibus first air?

Omnibus first aired on October 13, 1967.

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