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The life and career of director, actor, screenwriter and producer Orson Welles, who is considered to be among the greatest and most influential film-makers of all time.
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The Directors
Orson Welles · Series 8 · Episode 5
This broadcast aired on Sky Documentaries on Friday 21 August 2026, 08:00, ending at 09:00.
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ChannelSky Documentaries
StartsFri 21 Aug 2026, 08:00
EndsFri 21 Aug 2026, 09:00
Episode / edition: Orson Welles
Episode number: Series 8 · Episode 5
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