

Omnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the United Kingdom. The programme was the successor to the long-running arts-based series 'Monitor'. It ran from 1967 until 2003, usually being transmitted on Sunday evenings. During its 35-year history, the programme won 12 Bafta awards. Among the series' best remembered documentaries are Cracked Actor, a profile of David Bowie, and Rene Magritte, a graduate film by David Wheatley, 'Madonna: Behind the American dream', a film produced by Nadia Hagger, and a profile of the British film director Ridley Scott. For a season in 1982, the series was in a magazine format presented by Barry Norman. The series was replaced by 'Imagine' hosted by Alan Yentob.

Aug 2, 1978
Edward Kienholz was an American artist known for his found-object assemblages and installations he referred to as tableauxs. In one of his most controversial works, The State Hospital (1966), Kienholz provided a grisly account.

Aug 9, 1978
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Aug 16, 1978
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Aug 30, 1978
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Oct 12, 1978
John Peel Interviews The Mekons, Sham 69, Alternative TV, The Slits, and UK Subs.

Oct 19, 1978
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Oct 26, 1978
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Nov 2, 1978 - 50m
A look at "Gonzo journalist", Hunter S. Thompson with his collaborator, British illustrator, Ralph Steadman.

Dec 27, 1978
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Nov 23, 1978
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Nov 30, 1978
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Dec 7, 1978
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Dec 21, 1978 - 1h 0m
A look at stand-up comediennes.

Feb 8, 1979
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Feb 5, 1979
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Feb 22, 1979
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Mar 15, 1979
TV documentary about a packed and unpredictable year in the life of 25 year-old artist in stained-glass, Brian Clarke.

Mar 29, 1979
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May 10, 1979
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May 17, 1979
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May 24, 1979
Documentary on the widow of Kurt Weill, the legendary actress and singer Lotte Lenya.

May 30, 1979
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Jun 7, 1979
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Jun 14, 1979
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Jun 21, 1979
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Jun 27, 1979
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