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Passions - Episode Guide

Season 1

Noel Coward by Julian Clary

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2017

Noel Coward by Julian Clary

Comedian Julian Clary travels from his home in Kent (previously owned by his idol Noel Coward) to Jamaica to uncover the remarkable story of the great playwright.

William Blake by Alison Lapper

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2017

William Blake by Alison Lapper

Artist Alison Lapper shares her love of poet William Blake, whose radical politics and progressive attitudes towards art and sexual freedom influenced generations.

Mick Ronson by Gary Kemp

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2017

Mick Ronson by Gary Kemp

Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp explores the life and legacy of Mick Ronson, the musician famed for his work with David Bowie.

Hip Hop and Me by Nihal

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2017

Hip Hop and Me by Nihal

DJ Nihal Arthanayake explores his love of hip hop, meeting some of the biggest names in the genre and mentoring an aspiring young rapper all the way to a concert at Wembley Arena.

Damien Hirst by Harry Hill

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2017

Damien Hirst by Harry Hill

Harry Hill pays homage to his idol Damien Hirst in this surreal, absurd and hilarious mockumentary that tells the fascinating life story of the Turner Prize-winning artist.

Alberto Giacometti by Stanley Tucci

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Apr 25, 2017

Alberto Giacometti by Stanley Tucci

Actor Stanley Tucci explores the life and work of artist Alberto Giacometti, gaining an insight into the man he has based his 2017 movie Final Portrait around.

Season 2

Richard Pryor by Romesh Ranganathan

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2017

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Comedian Romesh Ranganathan explores the genius of his idol Richard Pryor, heading to Los Angeles to talk to those who knew him best about his turbulent life and career.

Philip Larkin by Andrew Motion

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2017

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Former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion heads to Hull to explore Philip Larkin's extraordinary - and sometimes controversial - legacy.

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor by Chi-Chi Nwanoku

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2017

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Chineke! orchestra founder Chi-chi Nwanoku pays tribute to Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, who overcame extreme racial prejudice to become one of England's finest composers.

Puccini by Andrea Colombini

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2017

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As he prepares to stage La Boheme in the city of Lucca, Italy, conductor Andrea Colombini embarks on a mission to find out more about his idol Giacomo Puccini and his music.

I Hate Jane Austen

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Dec 12, 2017

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Jane Austen is one of Britain's finest authors. Right? Not according to Giles Coren. Here, Giles states why this national treasure was merely a 19th century chick lit hack.

Season 3

Judy Garland by Marc Almond

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2018

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Marc Almond pieces together the poignant last days of his idol Judy Garland, whose tremendous talent and popularity was matched by an equally troubled home life.

Bradley Wiggins on Mods

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Sep 22, 2019

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The former cyclist embarks on a scooter ride through the history of the mod movement - a subculture that emerged in the 1960s and birthed a generation of fashion and music lovers.

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