Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali is one of the most photographed men in history. But just a handful of iconic shots and private snaps reveal a new story: an extraordinary life through a unique lens.
Muhammad Ali is one of the most photographed men in history. But can just a handful of photos uncover new truths about someone we think we know? This film throws a unique lens onto an extraordinary life, focusing on ten defining pictures, from iconic shots to private snaps, with their secrets revealed by those who were there and those who knew Ali best.
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Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Serenade for strings: waltz
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The Temptations
The Way You Do The Things You Do
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John Coltrane
India
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Martin Eyerer
Jazzy Things
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The Isley Brothers
Harvest For The World
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Michael Kiwanuka
Black Man In A White World
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Colin Murray |
| Production Manager | Jenni Shaw |
| Series Producer | Chris Wilson |
| Executive Producer | Julia Harrington |
Broadcasts
Sat 8 May 2021 21:00BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD- Sat 8 May 2021 21:30BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Tue 18 May 2021 01:30
- Mon 11 Oct 2021 23:15BBC Two England & HD only
- Mon 11 Oct 2021 23:30BBC Two Wales HD & Wales only
- Thu 6 Oct 2022 20:00
- Mon 7 Aug 2023 01:30
- Sat 9 Aug 2025 22:30
- Sun 10 Aug 2025 03:00
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