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23/12/2017 GMT

Images of the Eras That Defined Society

Through the Lens

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The second in two films exploring iconic images captured by Magnum photographers.

Rebecca Jones presents the second in two films revealing the inside stories of world-changing events from Magnum photographers in New York, London and Paris.

Rebecca Jones presents the second in two films revealing the inside stories of world-changing events from Magnum photographers in New York, London and Paris. This programme features six photographers - including Bruce Davidson and Elliott Erwitt - discussing how their images captured social and cultural upheaval, from the Vietnam War and the American civil rights movement to the Cold War and Thatcher's Britain.

Image Credit: Chris Steele-Perkins/Magnum Photos

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Exploring iconic images captured by 12 of the greatest living photographers.

BBC Arts correspondent Rebecca Jones presents two films revealing the inside stories of world-changing events from photographers in New York, London and Paris.

Iconic images of moments that shaped history, captured by 12 of the greatest living photographers. BBC Arts correspondent Rebecca Jones presents two films revealing the inside stories of world-changing events from photographers in New York, London and Paris. Marking the 70th anniversary of Magnum Photos, each programme features six photographers discussing their photographs, ranging from the swinging 60s and Muhammad Ali to the Iranian Revolution and Tiananmen Square's 'tank man'.

Image Credit: Stuart Franklin/Magnum Photos

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