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Long-running arts documentary strand.

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Channel Episode Time
Upcoming Release
Nureyev
Nureyev
Theatre and film director Lindsay Anderson in conversation with ballet superstar Rudolf Nureyev. First broadcast in 1974.
⏱ 46 mins
Your Time
Sun 24 May · 22:35
UK
Sun 24 May · 22:35
Channel
BBC Four
Upcoming Release
Episode
Nureyev
Nureyev
Theatre and film director Lindsay Anderson in conversation with ballet superstar Rudolf Nureyev. First broadcast in 1974.
⏱ 46 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 24 May · 22:35
UK
Sun 24 May · 22:35

Available for Streaming

Episodes Stalking the Ripper

Patricia Cornwell: Stalking the Ripper

The bestselling crime writer argues her controversial belief that the infamous 19th Century London killer Jack the Ripper was in fact a renowned British painter. (2002)
Duration: 58 mins First broadcast: 30 Oct 2002
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)
Episodes Studs Terkel's Chicago

Studs Terkel's Chicago

First transmitted in 1985, this documentary shows acclaimed Chicagoan broadcaster Studs Terkel talking about the value of oral history and the voice of ordinary working Americans.
Duration: 1h 1m First broadcast: 7 Jun 1985
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)
Episodes New York, New York

New York, New York

Humphrey Burton introduces Omnibus USA reports on artists, dancers and musicians in New York's Soho, and graffiti art on New York's subway stations. (1976)
Duration: 49 mins First broadcast: 16 Dec 1976
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)
Episodes The More We Are Together

The More We Are Together

First transmitted in 1969, Omnibus presents a portrait of architect Eric Lyons, whose company Span builds modern suburban housing.
Duration: 46 mins First broadcast: 4 May 1969
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)
Episodes Makers of the Queen's Music

Makers of the Queen's Music

First transmitted in 1969, this programme shows the life and career of military musicians, following young bandsmen recruiting as junior musicians at the Guards Depot, Pirbright.
Duration: 49 mins First broadcast: 26 Jan 1969
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)
Episodes The Years Abroad

Diaghilev: The Years Abroad

First transmitted in 1968, Peter Ustinov examines the early career of Russian impresario Diaghilev.
Duration: 54 mins First broadcast: 2 Jan 1968
Availability: Available for over a year (until 31 Dec 2037)

Omnibus FAQs

When is Omnibus next on?

The next broadcast of Omnibus airs at Sun 24 May · 22:35(UK: Sun 24 May · 22:35) on BBC Four.

Which channel is Omnibus next on?

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When will Omnibus be available on iPlayer?

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