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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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Mon 14 Jul 202502:05
BBC Four

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  • Lata Mangeshkar

    Main Hoon Teri Prem Diwani

  • Queen

    Killer Queen

  • Queen

    Killer Queen

  • Queen

    Bohemian Rhapsody

  • Queen

    Somebody To Love

  • Queen

    Crazy Little Thing Called Love

  • Joel Grey

    Willkommen

  • Gavin Friday

    Angel

  • Kym Mazelle

    Young Hearts Run Free

Credits

NarratorRosalind Eleazar
DirectorMatthew Hill
Production ManagerJenni Shaw
Series ProducerChris Wilson
Executive ProducerJulia Harrington

Broadcasts

  • Sat 3 Apr 202121:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Sat 3 Apr 202122:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Thu 8 Apr 202123:30
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Tue 20 Apr 202103:15
    BBC Two
  • Sat 8 May 202123:50
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Fri 1 Mar 202422:05
    BBC Four
  • Sat 2 Mar 202401:00
    BBC Four
  • Sat 24 Aug 202400:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 12 Jul 202500:45
    BBC Four
  • Mon 14 Jul 202502:05
    BBC Four

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