Orson Welles' Sketch Book
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Orson Welles' Sketch Book

Orson Welles' Sketch Book is a series of six short television commentaries by Orson Welles for the BBC in 1955. Written and directed by Welles, the 15-minute episodes present the filmmaker's commentaries on a range of subjects. Welles frequently draws from his own experiences and often illustrates the episodes with his own sketches.

Created By

Orson Welles

Status

Ended

Original Name

Orson Welles' Sketch Book

First Air Date

April 24, 1955

Last Air Date

July 3, 1955

Seasons

1

Episodes

7

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

BBC One

S01E06

Bullfighting

Welles tells the true story of Bonito the bull. Robert Flaherty's story was partially filmed in 1942 for Welles's unfinished film, It's All True.

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