LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes
Synopsis
The story of the 'matchstick man' painter, one of Britain’s most beloved artists, revealed as never before through intimate and previously unheard hidden recordings. Recorded by a young fan, Angela Barratt, in 1972, the tapes uncover much about Lowry's life story and the changing north he captured in his iconic paintings. The voices in this film are real, lip-synced by actors Ian McKellen and Annabel Smith.
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Ian McKellen
L S Lowry
Annabel Smith
Angela Barratt
L.S. Lowry
Self (voice) (archival)
Angela Barratt
Self (voice) (archival)
Verity Babbs
Self
Michael Barratt
Self
Joshua Fletcher
Self
Dr Michala Hulme
Self
Claire Stewart
Self
Jeanette Winterson
Self
Leslie Primo
Self
Stuart Maconie
Self
Rachel Fairburn
Self
Simon Marshall
Self
Michael Howard
Self
Tony Heaton
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sweasey, James Kent
- Original Title
- LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Wall to Wall, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sweasey, James Kent
Hannah Mirsky, Morgana Pugh
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sweasey
Director
James Kent
Director
Hannah Mirsky
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes about?
The story of the 'matchstick man' painter, one of Britain’s most beloved artists, revealed as never before through intimate and previously unheard hidden recordings. Recorded by a young fan, Angela Barratt, in 1972, the tapes uncover much about Lowry's life story and the changing north he captured in his iconic paintings. The voices in this film are real, lip-synced by actors Ian McKellen and Annabel Smith.
Who directed LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes?
LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes was directed by Peter Sweasey, James Kent.
Who stars in LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes?
The principal cast of LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes includes Ian McKellen, Annabel Smith, L.S. Lowry, Angela Barratt, Verity Babbs.
When was LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes released and how long is it?
LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes?
LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).