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.
Omnibus (Season 3)
Omnibus at the Proms (Episode 1)
Air date: 1969-08-03
Omnibus at the Proms: Sir Adrian Boult (Episode 2)
Air date: 1969-08-17
Sir Henry Wood (Episode 3)
Air date: 1969-09-07
J.B. Priestley (Episode 4)
Air date: 1969-09-14
George Robey (Episode 5)
Air date: 1969-09-28
Beautiful Beautiful (Episode 6)
Air date: 1969-10-05
Sir Malcolm Sargent (Episode 7)
Air date: 1969-10-12
What the Hell Ever Happens in Marlborough? (Episode 8)
Air date: 1969-10-19
F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Dream Divided (Episode 9)
Air date: 1969-10-26
Christopher Isherwood: A Born Foreigner (Episode 10)
Air date: 1969-11-02
Overview: 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.
Richter (Episode 11)
Air date: 1969-11-09
The Confessions of Marian Evans/George Eliot (Episode 12)
Air date: 1969-11-23
Noel Coward (Episode 13)
Air date: 1969-12-07
Where Are You Going My Pretty Maid? (Episode 14)
Air date: 1969-12-14
Tommy Steele and Things (Episode 15)
Air date: 1969-12-21
Unashamed Accompanist: Gerald Moore (Episode 16)
Air date: 1969-12-28
Ian Fleming Creator of the James Bond Myth (Episode 17)
Air date: 1970-01-04
Virginia Woolf: A Day's Sail, a Night's Darkness (Episode 18)
Air date: 1970-01-18
Anna Pavlova: 1881 - 1931 (Episode 19)
Air date: 1970-01-25
Rope Ladder to the Moon: Jack Bruce (Episode 20)
Air date: 1970-02-01
John Clare - I am (Episode 21)
Air date: 1970-02-08
Dance of the Seven Veils (Episode 22)
Air date: 1970-02-15
Overview: An imaginary portrait of composer Richard Strauss.
Who Will Buy a Bubble? (Episode 23)
Air date: 1970-02-22
Overview: 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.
Ralph Vaughan Williams (Episode 24)
Air date: 1970-03-01
On the Waltz (Episode 25)
Air date: 1970-03-15
The Wandsworth Sound (Episode 26)
Air date: 1970-04-05
1970 Oscar Awards (Episode 27)
Air date: 1970-04-12
Kenneth More (Episode 28)
Air date: 1970-04-18
To Leningrad with Love (Episode 29)
Air date: 1970-04-26
The Hollywood Image-The Silent Era (Episode 30)
Air date: 1970-05-03
The Hollywood Image-The Talkies (Episode 31)
Air date: 1970-05-10
The Hollywood Image-The Post War Years (Episode 32)
Air date: 1970-05-17
A Vow Fulfilled: Oberammergau (Episode 33)
Air date: 1970-05-31
The Other Edward Heath (Episode 34)
Air date: 1970-06-28
Satchmo at 70 (Episode 35)
Air date: 1970-07-05
