Letter from Michael Gill to Francis Bacon
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Letter from Michael Gill to Francis Bacon.
Producer Michael Gill updates Francis Bacon on his forthcoming television programme.
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Synopsis
In this letter, producer Michael Gill discusses the editing of the documentary 'Francis Bacon: Fragments of a Portrait'. Interestingly, he offers Francis Bacon the opportunity to suggest what parts of his interviews should be included, thereby giving Bacon some control over how he is presented. The programme is available to view as part of this collection.
Did you know?
Michael Gill, who died in 2005, was a brilliant filmmaker who went on to produce 'Civilisation' (1969) with Kenneth Clark and 'Alistair Cooke's America' (1972). The documentary he made on Francis Bacon was shown to Kenneth Clark and persuaded him to work with Gill on 'Civilisation'.
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Documents
LETTER FROM MICHAEL GILL TO FRANCIS BACON
Producer Michael Gill updates Francis Bacon on his forthcoming television programme.
RADIO TIMES ARTICLE: Francis Bacon
A preview of 'Fragments of a Portrait' from the 'Radio Times'.
RADIO TIMES ENTRY: 'Fragments of a Portrait'
How the 'Radio Times' presented 'Fragments of a Portrait' in its listings.
AUDIENCE RESPONSE REPORT
The BBC finds out what the viewers thought of 'Fragments of a Portrait' on its original broadcast.
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