Omnibus (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1967, Omnibus is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Omnibus was an arts-based BBC television documentary series, broadcast mainly on BBC1 in the United Kingdom. The programme was the successor to the long-running arts-based series 'Monitor'. It ran from 1967 until 2003, usually being transmitted on Sunday evenings. During its 35-year history, the programme won 12 Bafta awards. Among the series' best remembered documentaries are Cracked Actor, a profile of David Bowie, and Rene Magritte, a graduate film by David Wheatley, 'Madonna: Behind the American dream', a film produced by Nadia Hagger, and a profile of the British film director Ridley Scott. For a season in 1982, the series was in a magazine format presented by Barry Norman. The series was replaced by 'Imagine' hosted by Alan Yentob.
Who’s in it. Omnibus stars Eric Burdon as Self, Anthony Burgess as Self, Donovan as Self and George Harrison as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Omnibus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Omnibus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Omnibus tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Omnibus (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Omnibus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Omnibus worth watching?
- Omnibus holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Omnibus?
- Omnibus stars Eric Burdon, Anthony Burgess, Donovan, George Harrison and Jimi Hendrix.
- When was Omnibus released?
- Omnibus was released in 1967.