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Ai Weiwei - Without Fear or Favour

Episode number: 1

Overview: Arts documentary. Alan Yentob reveals how Chinese artist Ai Weiwei continues to fight for artistic freedom of expression.

Smash His Camera

Episode number: 2

Overview: Arts documentary. Leon Gast follows the world's first paparazzi photographer, Ron Galella, as he revisits his old haunts and recalls his encounters with the stars.

The Weird Adventures of Eadweard Muybridge

Episode number: 3

Overview: A portrait of the pioneering forefather of cinema Eadweard Muybridge, whose work astounded audiences worldwide.

Bruce Springsteen: Darkness Revisited

Episode number: 4

Overview: Bruce Springsteen describes his attempts to create a sequel to one of the most popular albums of all time.

Ben-Hur

Episode number: 5

Overview: Alan Yentob learns what links Radio 4 soap The Archers with Ben-Hur, one of the most epic Hollywood blockbusters of all time.

Ray Davies - Imaginary Man

Episode number: 6

Overview: Alan Yentob meets Ray Davies, the creative powerhouse behind The Kinks and author of some of the best-loved songs of the 60s, who candidly discusses the vicissitudes of his career.