Freddie Mercury: A Life in Ten Pictures

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

A series of extraordinary lives - each unlocked by a just a handful of images. From iconic shots to private snaps, their secrets are revealed by those who know their stories best.

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A Life in Ten Pictures: Series 1: Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury

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Ten pictures, from iconic shots to private snaps, reveal the life of Freddie Mercury.

Freddie Mercury’s image is famous around the world. But just a handful of iconic shots and private snaps, reveal a new story: an extraordinary life through a unique lens.

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.

A Life in Ten Pictures: Series 1

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A series of extraordinary lives each unlocked by a just a handful of images, from iconic shots to private snaps, their secrets revealed by those who know their stories best.

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