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Last broadcast on Tue, 30 Jun 2009, 23:35 on BBC One (Scotland only) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Filmed over three years with unprecedented access, this documentary captures the return from California of England's favourite living artist.
As Hockney approaches the age of 70, he re-invents his painting from scratch, working through the seasons and in all weathers out in the Yorkshire countryside, ending up with the largest picture ever made outdoors. It is at once the story of an unusual homecoming and also an intimate portrait of what inspires Hockney as his time runs out.

Original David Hockney art download
To coincide with Imagine's Premiere of David Hockney - A Bigger Picture on BBC1 Tuesday, 30 June, the artist gave away as downloads three of his recent original phone art images available for 48 hours only.
These downloads are no longer available.
Credits
- Presenter
- Alan Yentob
- Director
- Bruno Wolheim
- Producer
- Bruno Wolheim
- Executive Producer
- Janet Lee
Broadcasts
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Tue 30 Jun 200922:35
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Tue 30 Jun 200923:15
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Tue 30 Jun 200923:35
