Humphrey Burton

Born: 1931-03-21

Author, broadcaster, director and producer. First Head of Music and Arts for BBC Television 1965-1967. Resumed the position again from 1975-1981 after an eight year absence in commercial television as a founder-member of London Weekend Television. For his work as a director, he has won four Emmy Awards, two British Academy Awards and as a presenter received the Royal Television Society Silver medal and Sony Gold Award. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous


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Herbert von Karajan: Maestro for the Screen

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Released: 2008-04-07

Documentary on conductor Herbert van Karajan, focusing on his early adoption of audio and video...

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The Story of Pantomime

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Released: 1976-12-23

This 1976 BBC documentary sees Ken Campbell (and his Roadshow) investigate the origins and the...

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Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema

as Self - Host
Released: 1976-12-02

BBC documentary about the rise of the New German Cinema and several of its most important figures.

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Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould

as Self (archival footage)
Released: 2009-09-13

A documentary on the mysterious and influential pianist.

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The Golden Ring

as Himself - Narrator
Released: 1965-12-26

Watching the Vienna Philharmonic, Georg Solti, and a stellar cast record Wagner's immense...

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La Stupenda

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Released: 1991-06-11

Dubbed ‘La Stupenda’ thirty years ago by an Italian critic, Dame Joan Sutherland and her husband...

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Elton John: Mr. Superfunk

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Released: 1971-04-03

Short documentary originally featured on Aquarius containing interviews, concert footage, and ...

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Gordon Jacob

as Commentator
Released: 1959-03-29

A portrait of the English composer Gordon Jacob.

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Glenn Gould: Hereafter

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Released: 2006-04-29

A retrospective of the life and work of Glenn Gould, Hereafter synthesizes an incredible wealth...

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BBC Young Musician

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First aired: 1978-02-07

BBC Young Musician (Young Musician of the Year) first appeared on our TV screens in 1978. The...

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How the BBC Began

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First aired: 2022-10-22

The often-hilarious stories of the BBC's first 50 years. The corporation's pioneers describe its...

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