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To mark the centenary of his birth, Arena examines the glamorous life and exceptionally long career of pioneering photographer and eccentric English gentleman, Norman Parkinson.

To mark the centenary of his birth, Arena examines the glamorous life and exceptionally long career of pioneering photographer Norman Parkinson, an eccentric English gentleman who also produced his own brand of sausages. Featuring an abundance of beautiful images and with previously unseen footage, the film explores Parkinson's work with contributions from his models and collaborators, including Iman, Jerry Hall, Carmen Dell'Orefice, creative director of Vogue Grace Coddington and his grandson Jake Parkinson-Smith.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 29 Jan 2015 02:50
BBC Four

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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:00

    Johnny Dankworth & His Orchestra

    The Infant Phenomenon (Nicholas Nickleby)

  • 00:00

    The Cannonball Adderley Quintet

    Autumn Leaves

  • 00:00

    Tristram Cary

    Main titles/ Mrs Wilberforce Meets the Professor

    • Ladykillers: Music From Ealing Films.
  • 00:00

    The Lovin’ Spoonful

    Daydream

    • Daydream.
  • 00:00

    Brunswick Hour Orchestra

    Under a Roof in Paris

  • 00:00

    John Barry

    The Lolly Theme (from The Amorous Prawn)

    • John Barry: theme success.
  • 00:00

    Carlo Savina and His Orchestra

    Raquel (Nina Roto)

    • Classic Italian Soundtracks.
  • 00:00

    Pee Wee Hunt

    Anything Goes

  • 00:00

    Frederick Delius

    Florida Suite II: By The River

    • Delius: Florida Suite.
  • 00:00

    Billy Cotton & His Band

    The Navy's Here

    • The Songs and Music That Helped To Win The War (various artists).
  • 00:00

    Sergei Rachmaninoff

    Paino Concerto Number 3

  • 00:00

    Ivy Benson and Her All Girls Band

    I'm Getting Sentimental Over You

  • 00:00

    Stan Getz

    Where and When

    • Stan Getz 1951-1952.
  • 00:00

    William Walton

    Lovers

  • 00:00

    Harold McNair

    The Hipster

  • 00:00

    Jimmy Smith

    Walk on the Wild Side

    • Jimmy Smith; Walk on the Wild Side.
  • 00:00

    Rahsaan Roland Kirk

    Ebrauqs

    • Slightly Latin.
  • 00:00

    The Ray-O-Vacs

    Besame Mucho

    • Besame Mucho.
  • 00:00

    Carlo Savina and His Orchestra

    Raquel (Nina Roto)

    • Classic Italian Soundtracks.
  • 00:00

    Paul Mauriat

    Love is Blue

  • 00:00

    The Rolling Stones

    I Wanna Be Your Man/ Stoned

    • Rolling Stones: Singles 1963-1965.
  • 00:00

    Fleetwood Mac

    Albatross

    • Ultimate Instrumental Hits.
  • 00:00

    10cc

    Im Mandy Fly Me

    • How Dare You.
  • 00:00

    The Alexandrov Ensemble

    Let's Go

  • 00:00

    Roxy Music

    Prairie Rose

    • Country Life.
  • 00:00

    Merchant

    Come and Take It

  • 00:00

    Buddhist Chants: Hanshan Temple

    Peace Music

  • 00:00

    Trumpeters of the Royal Military School of Music

    A History of the March

    • Ceremonial Occasion.
  • 00:00

    Spandau Ballet

    True

    • True.
  • 00:00

    Madonna

    Justify My Love

  • 00:00

    Giorgio Moroder

    Night Drive

    • A Bugged Out Mix by Felix Da Housecat.
  • 00:00

    Rahsaan Roland Kirk

    Ebrauqs

    • Slightly Latin.
  • 00:00

    William Walton

    Lovers

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Series Editor Anthony Wall
Director Nicola Roberts

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