Omnibus
Omnibus is a documentary on BBC4. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 11 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2025.
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Documentary, first broadcast in 1990, that follows novelist Mario Vargas Llosa through a turbulent year in his life as he bids to become president of Peru.
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A profile from 1999 of American band Blondie, telling the story of their remarkable rise, rapid decline and successful reunion. Featuring candid interviews with the band.
Programme exploring the reasons behind the enduring popularity of one of Britain's greatest novelists, Jane Austen.
A documentary from 1993 that visits Brazil, India and Paris to explore the work of photojournalist Sebastião Salgado.
For much of his career, Lucian Freud allowed his paintings to speak for themselves, but in 1988 he talked for the first time - to Omnibus - about his work and ambitions.
Omnibus documentary that follows the making of a classic recording as composer Leonard Bernstein conducts his celebrated musical West Side Story for the first time.
Paul Simon gives a rare interview to Mark Steyn and talks about his solo career. First broadcast in 1988.
A profile from 2000 of writer F Scott Fitzgerald on the 75th anniversary of the publication of his most enduring achievement, The Great Gatsby.
Documentary from 1974 about the classic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy, featuring many film clips and reminiscences from entertainers and associates. Narrated by Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.
Episodes 2024
Profile of the British-born actress who went on to become one of Hollywood's most enduring stars and whose love affair with Richard Burton captured the public's imagination.
A portrait from 1969 of novelist Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, featuring dramatised excerpts from his work.