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David Hockney - A Bigger Picture
Episode 2 of 6
Documentary capturing the return from California of one of England's favourite artists. As Hockney approached the age of 70, he re-invented his painting from scratch.
Filmed over three years with unprecedented access, this documentary captures the return from California of one of England's favourite artists.
As Hockney approached the age of 70, he re-invented his painting from scratch, working through the seasons and in all weathers out in the Yorkshire countryside, ending up with the largest picture ever made outdoors. It is at once the story of an unusual homecoming and also an intimate portrait of what inspired Hockney as his time runs out.
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Fri 12 Jun 2026
23:00
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alan Yentob |
| Executive Producer | Janet Lee |
Broadcasts
- Tue 30 Jun 2009 22:35Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ One except Scotland & Wales
- Tue 30 Jun 2009 23:15Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ One Wales
- Tue 30 Jun 2009 23:35Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ One Scotland
- Mon 26 Jul 2010 22:00
- Tue 6 May 2025 22:25
- Fri 12 Jun 2026 23:00Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Two except Scotland & Yorkshire
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