A Life in Ten Pictures

Extraordinary lives revealed through a handful of images - both famous and private - and by those who knew them best.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Apr 03, 2021

2 seaons till Apr 18, 2024

Popularity: 5.3458
2 votes
Networks
(GB)
Production

BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions (GB)

Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Nelson Mandela

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 12 episodes

A Life in Ten Pictures Series 1

A series of extraordinary lives each unlocked by a just a handful of images.

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1Freddie Mercury59 min

    Freddie Mercury’s image is known around the world. He was one of the most photographed men in history. But could just a handful of photos uncover new truths about someone we think we all know? This documentary throws a unique lens onto an extraordinary life, focusing on ten defining pictures – from iconic shots to private snaps – with their secrets revealed by those who were there and those who knew Freddie Mercury best.

  • Episode 2Tupac Shakur59 min

    Tupac Shakur’s image is known around the world. He was one of hip-hop’s most photographed figures. But could just a handful of photos uncover new truths about someone we think we already know? This episode throws a unique lens onto an extraordinary life, focusing on ten defining pictures, from iconic shots to private snaps. Their secrets are revealed by those who were there and those who knew Tupac best.

  • Episode 3Elizabeth Taylor59 min

    Elizabeth Taylor’s image is known around the world - she was one of the most famous women in Hollywood. But could just a handful of photos uncover new truths about someone we think we all know? A Life in Ten Pictures throws a unique lens onto an extraordinary life, focusing on ten defining pictures – from iconic shots to private snaps – with their secrets revealed by those who were there and those who knew Elizabeth Taylor’s story best.

  • Episode 4John Lennon59 min

    John Lennon’s image is known around the world; he is one of the most famous people on the planet. But can just a handful of photos uncover new truths about someone we think we all know? This film throws a unique lens onto an extraordinary life, focusing on ten defining pictures – from iconic shots to private snaps – with their secrets revealed by those who were there and those who knew John Lennon best. The photos reveal Lennon’s lifelong search to find his place in the world, documenting his disaffection with living the life of a Beatle and his relationship with the woman who became the love of his life, the avant-garde artist Yoko Ono.

  • Episode 5Muhammad Ali59 min

    Muhammad Ali is one of the most photographed men in history. But can just a handful of photos uncover new truths about someone we think we know? This film throws a unique lens onto an extraordinary life, focusing on ten defining pictures, from iconic shots to private snaps, with their secrets revealed by those who were there and those who knew Ali best.

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Matthew Hill

Director

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