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Perspectives

2011 – nowShow6 seasons29 episodes

Documentary
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

A British TV documentary series for ITV. Each hour long program sees well-known celebrities travel to various parts of the world to explore more about a person who has inspired them.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Perspectives episodes

6 seasons · 29 episodes

  1. S1 E2 Andrew Lloyd Webber: A Passion for the Pre-Raphaelites, 8.2
  2. S1 E4 Hugh Laurie: Down by the River, 8.4
  1. S2 E3 John Sergeant: Sergeant on Spike, 6.8
  2. S2 E4 David Walliams: The Genius of Dahl, 7.2
  1. S3 E1 David Suchet: The Mystery of Agatha Christie, 7.5
  2. S3 E2 Warwick Davis: The Seven Dwarfs of Auschwitz, 7.2
  3. S3 E3 Sheila Hancock: The Brilliant Bronte Sisters, 7.6
  4. S3 E6 Jonathan Ross: Alfred Hitchcock - Made in Britain, 8.0
  5. S3 E7 Hugh Laurie: Copper Bottom Blues, 8.8
  1. S4 E1 Alan Davies: The Magic of Houdini, 6.5
  2. S4 E3 Will Young: Rene Magritte, Man in the Hat, 6.9
  3. S4 E5 Alfie Boe: Freddie Mercury Saved My Life, 8.4
  1. S5 E4 Terry Jones: In Charlie Chaplin's Footsteps, 7.2

Cast

24 of 28 · most episodes first

Facts

April 24, 2011 · October 18, 2016 · Still running

First aired
April 24, 2011
Latest episode
October 18, 2016
Status
Still running
Length
6 seasons · 29 episodes
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Perspectives?"

Questions about Perspectives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Perspectives?

PBS

In the United States, Perspectives is free with ads on PBS.

Is Perspectives worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.2). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.8 against 8.4 for the best season.

Which season of Perspectives is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.8. The highest-rated episode is Hugh Laurie: Copper Bottom Blues (season 3, episode 7) at 8.8, and the lowest is Alan Davies: The Magic of Houdini (season 4, episode 1) at 6.5.

Is Perspectives okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Perspectives?

29 h

About 29 hours: 29 episodes in 6 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2011, and it's still in production.

Is Perspectives plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Perspectives?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.