A Life in Ten Pictures

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.  

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

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 her image.

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

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

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

Alexander McQueen's image is famous around the world. But just a handful of iconic photographs and snapshots reveal a new story: it's an extraordinary life, seen through a unique lens.

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

Ella Fitzgerald's image is famous around the world. But just a handful of iconic photographs and snapshots reveal a new story: it's an extraordinary life, seen through a unique lens.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amy Winehouse's image is known around the world. But just a handful of iconic shots and private snaps reveal a new story: an extraordinary life through a unique lens.