A Life in Ten Pictures backdrop
Documentary

The Best Episodes of A Life in Ten Pictures

Every episode of A Life in Ten Pictures ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Life in Ten Pictures!

Binge this in 14h 4m•Peaking at 8.4/10

Extraordinary lives revealed through a handful of images - both famous and private - and by those who knew them best.

Airs on
BBC Two
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons3

All123

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Click to reveal
    A Life in Ten Pictures Season 2 Episode 5 - Alexander McQueen
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    S2:E5

    Alexander McQueen’s image is famous around the world. But just a handful of iconic shots and private snaps reveal a new story, of an extraordinary life through a unique lens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 1 Episode 4 - John Lennon
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    S1:E4

    John Lennon’s image is known around the world; he is one of the most famous people on the planet. But can just a handful of photos uncover new truths about someone we think we all 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 John Lennon best. The photos reveal Lennon’s lifelong search to find his place in the world, documenting his disaffection with living the life of a Beatle and his relationship with the woman who became the love of his life, the avant-garde artist Yoko Ono.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 2 Episode 4 - Robin Williams
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    S2:E4

    Robin Williams’s image is famous around the world. But just a handful of iconic shots and private snaps, reveal a new story, of an extraordinary life through a unique lens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 2 Episode 2 - Bruce Lee
    8.0/10(19 votes)

    S2:E2

    Bruce Lee’s image is famous around the world. But just a handful of iconic shots and private snaps reveal a new story, of an extraordinary life through a unique lens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 2 Episode 3 - Ella Fitzgerald
    8.0/10(21 votes)

    S2:E3

    Ella Fitzgerald’s image is famous around the world. But just a handful of iconic shots and private snaps reveal a new story, of an extraordinary life through a unique lens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 2 Episode 6 - Nelson Mandela
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S2:E6

    Nelson Mandela’s image is famous around the world. But just a handful of iconic shots and private snaps reveal a new story, of an extraordinary life through a unique lens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of A Life in Ten Pictures

    READ
  7. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 3 Episode 1 - Putin
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E1

    How did Vladimir Putin emerge from a shadowy existence as a KGB agent in 1980s East Germany to become one of the most powerful men on the planet? This film examines Putin’s rise to power through his enduring relationship with images, and his innate understanding of their power.

    Director:Hugo Macgregor
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 1 Episode 1 - Freddie Mercury
    7.9/10(44 votes)

    S1:E1

    Freddie Mercury’s image is known around the world. He was one of the most photographed men in history. But could just a handful of photos uncover new truths about someone we think we all know? This documentary 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 Freddie Mercury best.

    Director:Matthew Hill
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 1 Episode 6 - Amy Winehouse
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    S1:E6

    Amy Winehouse’s image is known around the world. She was the north London girl with a unique voice and look, who became hugely successful seemingly overnight, and whose private life the press became obsessed by. She died in 2011, aged just 27. This documentary throws a unique lens onto an extraordinary life, focusing on ten defining photographs - from iconic shots to private snaps – with the stories behind them revealed by those who were there and those who knew her best, including her parents and close friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 1 Episode 2 - Tupac Shakur
    7.8/10(21 votes)

    S1:E2

    Tupac Shakur’s image is known around the world. He was one of hip-hop’s most photographed figures. But could just a handful of photos uncover new truths about someone we think we already know? This episode throws a unique lens onto an extraordinary life, focusing on ten defining pictures, from iconic shots to private snaps. Their secrets are revealed by those who were there and those who knew Tupac best.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 2 Episode 1 - Carrie Fisher
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    S2:E1

    Carrie Fisher’s image is famous around the world. But a handful of iconic shots and private snaps reveal a new story of an extraordinary life seen through a unique lens.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 1 Episode 3 - Elizabeth Taylor
    7.4/10(18 votes)

    S1:E3

    Elizabeth Taylor’s image is known around the world - she was one of the most famous women in Hollywood. But could just a handful of photos uncover new truths about someone we think we all know? A Life in Ten Pictures 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 Elizabeth Taylor’s story best.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 3 Episode 3 - Britney
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S3:E3

    Britney Spears was one of the biggest pop stars of her generation. This is the story of how, defined by imagery, she fought for control over her music, her life and, ultimately, her image.

    Director:Helen Nixon
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 1 Episode 5 - Muhammad Ali
    7.2/10(18 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. A Life in Ten Pictures Season 3 Episode 2 - Beckham
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S3:E2

    A look behind the popular narrative of David Beckham's career to examine a deeper story: how the footballer used his image to turn himself into a global brand.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Best Episodes Summary

"Alexander McQueen" is the best rated episode of "A Life in Ten Pictures". It scored 8.4/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/11/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "John Lennon".