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Long-running arts documentary strand.

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Upcoming Releases

Channel	Episode	Time
BBC Four Recent	Ray Charles Ray Charles Film profile of singer and pianist Ray Charles. Featuring Charles in conversation with Charlie Gillett and clips from his 1986 Royal Festival Hall concert and earlier performances. ⏱ 1h 9m	Your Time Fri 12 Jun · 20:05 UK Fri 12 Jun · 20:05

Channel

BBC Four

Recent

Episode

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Film profile of singer and pianist Ray Charles. Featuring Charles in conversation with Charlie Gillett and clips from his 1986 Royal Festival Hall concert and earlier performances.

⏱ 1h 9m

Time

Your Time

Fri 12 Jun · 20:05

UK

Fri 12 Jun · 20:05

Repeats

Channel	Episode	Time
BBC Four Recent	Omnibus Film profile of singer and pianist Ray Charles. Featuring Charles in conversation with Charlie Gillett and clips from his 1986 Royal Festival Hall concert and earlier performances.	Your Time Sat 13 Jun · 01:20 UK Sat 13 Jun · 01:20

Channel

BBC Four

Repeat

Episode

Omnibus

Film profile of singer and pianist Ray Charles. Featuring Charles in conversation with Charlie Gillett and clips from his 1986 Royal Festival Hall concert and earlier performances.

Time

Your Time

Sat 13 Jun · 01:20

UK

Sat 13 Jun · 01:20

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Omnibus FAQs

When is Omnibus next on?

The next broadcast of Omnibus airs at Fri 12 Jun · 20:05(UK: Fri 12 Jun · 20:05) on BBC Four.

Which channel is Omnibus next on?

Omnibus returns on BBC Four next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Omnibus be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

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