LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes

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LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes

7.9 | en | Documentary

The story of the 'matchstick man' painter, one of Britain’s most beloved artists, revealed as never before through intimate and previously unheard hidden recordings. Recorded by a young fan, Angela Barratt, in 1972, the tapes uncover much about Lowry's life story and the changing north he captured in his iconic paintings. The voices in this film are real, lip-synced by actors Ian McKellen and Annabel Smith.

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Released: February. 25,2026 | Released Producted By: BBC , Wall to Wall Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002rxvm/ls-lowry-the-unheard-tapes

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Cast

Ian McKellen , Verity Babbs , Jeanette Winterson

Director

Peter Sweasey

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BBC

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Verity Babbs

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Jeanette Winterson

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Peter Sweasey

Director

James Kent

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Morgana Pugh

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Hannah Mirsky

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LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes Audience Reviews

NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!

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