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In the late 1970s filming began on a documentary about the life of the Cheltenham-born composer Gustav Holst. The film was never completed and the footage has remained hidden in the archives of The Holst Birthplace Museum until now. Use the video player below to view extracts from the fascinating films, introduced by the BBC's Steve Knibbs.

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Acknowledgements:

Interview footage © 2009 Anthony Richards and John Davie, Producer, Director.

The late Imogen Holst, who instigated the original project and provided much of the archive material.

Original film crew: Director - John Davie, Interviews - Tony Richards, Camera - David Broom, Sound - Tanith Haycocks.

With thanks to The Holst Birthplace Museum, The Holst Birthplace Trust and Cheltenham Borough Council.

Still photographs copyright Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum.