Omnibus
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
42 Seasons • 784 Episodes
60 min per episode
1967 – 2003
Premiered: Fri, Oct 13, 1967
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 42, Episode 4: “Annie Proulx: Way Out West”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Season 1
24 Episodes →
Season 2
30 Episodes →
Season 3
35 Episodes →
Season 4
31 Episodes →
Season 5
27 Episodes →
Season 6
25 Episodes →
Season 7
35 Episodes →
Season 8
26 Episodes →
Season 9
34 Episodes →
Season 10
38 Episodes →
Season 11
16 Episodes →
Season 12
26 Episodes →
Season 13
14 Episodes →
Season 14
14 Episodes →
Season 15
17 Episodes →
Season 16
23 Episodes →
Season 17
10 Episodes →
Season 18
11 Episodes →
Season 19
10 Episodes →
Season 20
21 Episodes →
Season 21
7 Episodes →
Season 22
11 Episodes →
Season 23
10 Episodes →
Season 24
7 Episodes →
Season 25
10 Episodes →
Season 26
16 Episodes →
Season 27
18 Episodes →
Season 28
20 Episodes →
Season 29
24 Episodes →
Season 30
16 Episodes →
Season 31
26 Episodes →
Season 32
20 Episodes →
Season 33
12 Episodes →
Season 34
13 Episodes →
Season 35
25 Episodes →
Season 36
15 Episodes →
Season 37
9 Episodes →
Season 38
17 Episodes →
Season 39
14 Episodes →
Season 40
15 Episodes →
Season 41
7 Episodes →
Season 42
4 Episodes →
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What is Omnibus about?
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.
How many seasons does Omnibus have?
Omnibus comprises 42 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Omnibus?
Key cast members in Omnibus include Not specified.
Who created or directed Omnibus?
Omnibus was developed and directed by Not specified.