03 Dec 2003
The World According to Parr
Alan Yentob explores the work of Martin Parr, considered to be the most influential photographer of his generation
Unlikely Treasures
About compulsive collectors or people who collect unexpected things like clothespins, platform shoes and discarded tea-tags, taking you on a trip inside their homes, their minds and their drawers of stuff. There is method to their madness and this film will show you why.
Top Billed Cast
Billy Mavreas Collector
Kyle Supley Collector
Marilynn Gelfman Karp Author of 'In Flagrante Collecto'
Carole Basetta Designer
Jessie Sholl Writer
Harriet Dias Collector
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