Omnibus Season 3 Episodes

Episode 2

Sir Adrian Boult

43 mins

Episode 3

Sir Henry Wood

43 mins

Episode 5

Omnibus at the Third Leeds International Piano Competition

43 mins

The final concert of the 1969 Leeds International Piano Competition with performances by each of the three finalists accompanied by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Episode 6

George Robey

43 mins

Episode 7

Sir Malcolm Sargent

43 mins

Episode 8

What the Hell Ever Happens in Marlborough?

43 mins

Episode 9

F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Dream Divided

43 mins

Television biography of F. Scott Fifzgerald, author of The Great Gatsby and other novels and stories.

Episode 10

Christopher Isherwood: A Born Foreigner

43 mins

Documentary about author Christopher Isherwood, in which he is interviewed about his life and work and which features extracts from films of his novels and stories.

Episode 11

Richter

43 mins

Episode 12

The Confessions of Marian Evans/George Eliot

43 mins

Episode 13

Noel Coward

45 mins

Patrick Garland interviews Noel Coward about his lengthy career.

Episode 14

Where Are You Going My Pretty Maid?

43 mins

Episode 15

Tommy Steele and Things

43 mins

Episode 16

Unashamed Accompanist: Gerald Moore

43 mins

Episode 17

Ian Fleming Creator of the James Bond Myth

43 mins

Episode 18

A night's darkness, a day's sail

46 mins

A film that celebrates the lyricism of Virginia Woolf's writing and, through the memories of her friends and relations, paints a portrait of a dedicated artist and a unique companion. It also tries to show how the contradictions in her character were triumphantly resolved in her art. Among the many people taking part in the film are Elizabeth Bowen, Lord David Cecil, Duncan Grant, Raymond Mortimer, George Rylands and Virginia Woolf's nephew, Professor Quentin Bell.

Episode 19

Anna Pavlova: 1881 - 1931

43 mins

Episode 20

Rope Ladder to the Moon: Jack Bruce

43 mins

Rope Ladder to the Moon: Jack Bruce.

Episode 21

John Clare - I am

43 mins

Episode 22

Dance of the Seven Veils

59 mins

An imaginary portrait of composer Richard Strauss.

Episode 23

Who Will Buy a Bubble?

43 mins

A group of people with regular jobs (factory clerk, Lighterman,Inspector etc) take part in an experimental and improvised drama in which they are encouraged to writhe around the floor making strange noises and movements. The idea being that returning to a primitive state may help them better cope with the modern world. This experiment is then taken to their familiar local streets and landmarks and casual observers are invited to comment or join in.

Episode 24

Ralph Vaughan Williams

43 mins

Episode 25

On the Waltz

43 mins

Episode 26

The Wandsworth Sound

43 mins

Episode 27

1970 Oscar Awards

43 mins

Episode 28

Kenneth More

43 mins

Episode 29

To Leningrad with Love

43 mins

Episode 30

The Hollywood Image-The Silent Era

50 mins

Episode 31

The Hollywood Image-The Talkies

60 mins

Episode 32

The Hollywood Image-The Post War Years

55 mins

Episode 33

A Vow Fulfilled: Oberammergau 1970

43 mins

Episode 34

The Other Edward Heath

43 mins

The musical side of the politician.

Episode 35

Satchmo at 70

43 mins

A look at Jazz great Louis Armstrong.