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. Show more

First transmitted in 1968, Peter Ustinov examines the early career of Russian impresario Diaghilev. Show more

For much of his career, Lucian Freud allowed his paintings to speak for themselves, but in 1988 he talked for the first time - to Omnibus - about his work and ambitions. Show more

First transmitted in 1969, Omnibus presents a portrait of architect Eric Lyons, whose company Span builds modern suburban housing. Show more

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) Show more

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. Show more

Writer Michael Bracewell presents an unusual and provocative look at the life and legacy of Oscar Wilde. With contributions from Stephen Fry, Neil Tennant and Tom Stoppard. (1997) Show more

Film that follows Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise through the making of one of their BBC shows. With producer John Ammonds and writer Eddie Braben, Eric and Ernie reveal the sheer hard work of comedy. Show more

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) Show more