Author Topic: On Camera: Photographers at the BBC  (Read 1206 times)

Mike (happyforest)

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On Camera: Photographers at the BBC
« on: December 10, 2024, 08:26:35 PM »
Found this on the BBC's iPlayer today,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b08jgr3w/on-camera-photographers-at-the-bbc

The following paragraph is taken from the BBC's site:

Drawing on the BBC's rich archive, this documentary reveals the working practices, lives and opinions of some of the greatest photographers since the 1950s. From Norman Parkinson to David Bailey, Eve Arnold to Jane Bown, Henri Cartier-Bresson to Martin Parr, for decades the BBC has drawn our attention to the creators of what has become the most ubiquitous, contemporary art form.

Pioneering BBC programmes like Arena, Monitor and Omnibus have given unique insights into the careers of photography's leading practitioners. Through a selection of fascinating clips, this programme brings into focus the key genres - fashion, portraiture, documentary and landscape - and the characters behind the camera who have helped define them.

I've had a brief look at it and it is an intersting summary from various programs the BBC have produced over the years.  It's a shame that they don't appear to have made these other programs available as well.

I remember one that's mentioned 'The Man Who Shot the 60's' about David Duffy and did have a copy of it at one stage.

Mike

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Re: On Camera: Photographers at the BBC
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2024, 09:03:13 PM »
I always find it sad that the iPlayer is now so region-locked.
Francois

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