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Freddie Mercury’s 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.

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.

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59 minutes

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Sat 2 Mar 2024 01:00
BBC Four

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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:03

    Lata Mangeshkar

    Main Hoon Teri Prem Diwani

  • 00:17

    Queen

    Killer Queen

  • 00:18

    Queen

    Killer Queen

  • 00:19

    Queen

    Bohemian Rhapsody

  • 00:24

    Queen

    Somebody To Love

  • 00:27

    Queen

    Crazy Little Thing Called Love

  • 00:41

    Joel Grey

    Willkommen

  • 00:43

    Gavin Friday

    Angel

  • 00:45

    Kym Mazelle

    Young Hearts Run Free

Credits

Narrator Rosalind Eleazar
Director Matthew Hill
Production Manager Jenni Shaw
Series Producer Chris Wilson
Executive Producer Julia Harrington

Broadcasts

  • Sat 3 Apr 2021 21:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sat 3 Apr 2021 22:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Thu 8 Apr 2021 23:30
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 20 Apr 2021 03:15
    BBC Two
  • Sat 8 May 2021 23:50
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Fri 1 Mar 2024 22:05
    BBC Four
  • Sat 2 Mar 2024 01:00
    BBC Four

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