LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes

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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
59 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
59 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Feb 25, 2026
Season
2026
Ratings
0
Popularity
0
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Wall to Wall, BBC
Genres
Documentary
Country
GB

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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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Japanese

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Staff

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