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The Best Episodes of imagine… Season 42

Every episode of imagine… Season 42 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of imagine… Season 42!

The biggest names from the world of art, film, music, literature and dance. Alan Yentob gets close up with those shaping today's cultural world.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    imagine… Season 42 Episode 1 - Stephen Frears: Director for Hire
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    #1 - Stephen Frears: Director for Hire

    S42:E1

    imagine… profiles Stephen Frears, acclaimed film director of Dangerous Liaisons and The Queen. Some say he’s grumpy, others that he’s mischievous. What drives this 81-year-old?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. imagine… Season 42 Episode 2 - The Factory: Made in Manchester
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    #2 - The Factory: Made in Manchester

    S42:E2

    imagine... tells the story of Aviva Studios, Manchester’s colossal new cultural venue, and goes behind the scenes at the world premiere of its opening production, Free Your Mind.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. imagine… Season 42 Episode 3 - French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter
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    #3 - French & Saunders: Pointed, Bitchy, Bitter

    S42:E3

    imagine... profiles the UK’s most successful double act of the last 40 years, French & Saunders, exploring a brand of comedy based on satire, silliness and, above all, friendship.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. imagine… Season 42 Episode 4 - Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now
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    #4 - Pet Shop Boys: Then and Now

    S42:E4

    Featuring exclusive access to their recent tour and their new album, this documentary reveals the fascinating world of Pet Shop Boys, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 42 Ratings Summary

"Stephen Frears: Director for Hire" is the best rated episode of "imagine…" season 42. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/20/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Factory: Made in Manchester".