In Confidence
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In Confidence
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In Confidence

Conducting probing interviews as only he can, Laurie Taylor chats with colourful, controversial and outspoken celebrities, grilling them on their moments of joy and tragedy, mistakes and successes, and the flaws and strengths that have defined their lives. "This is television for people who don't like their meat being cut up for them", says the sociologist. Among the guests Taylor has interrogated are Damien Hirst, Lily Allen, Richard Dawkins, David Starkey and Ann Widdecombe.

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Frederic Raphael: In Confidence
S5 E1 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Laurie Taylor meets the man famed for his Oscar-winning screenplay for John Schlesinger's Darling and for co-writing Eyes Wide Shut with Stanley Kubrick.

Andy Kershaw: In Confidence
S5 E2 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

The DJ and journalist who has witnessed great moments in music history, as well as huge atrocities against mankind, talks to Laurie Taylor about his life and career.

Jude Kelly: In Confidence
S5 E3 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

The Southbank Centre's artistic director talks to Laurie Taylor about her 40 years in theatre, in which she has directed stars like Patrick Stewart and won an Olivier Award.

Ralph Steadman: In Confidence
S5 E4 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

The illustrator, famed for his collaboration with gonzo godfather Hunter S Thompson on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, talks to Laurie Taylor about his colourful career.

Lord John Birt: In Confidence
S5 E5 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Laurie Taylor interviews the former BBC director-general and advisor to Tony Blair, whose resume also includes producing David Frost's interviews with Richard Nixon in 1977.

Rev. Richard Coles: In Confidence
S5 E6 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

Laurie Taylor interviews the Church of England priest who is best known as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in The Communards.

Joanna Macgregor: In Confidence
S5 E7 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Laurie Taylor interviews British concert pianist, conductor and composer Joanna MacGregor, considered one of the most innovative musicians working today.

Michael Mansfield: In Confidence
S5 E8 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Laurie Taylor talks to Michael Mansfield, the barrister who has been involved in court cases concerning the deaths of Stephen Lawrence and Princess Diana.

Alison Steadman: In Confidence
S5 E9 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Alison Steadman tells Laurie Taylor about her celebrated acting career, which has seen her star in Mike Leigh's Abigail's Party and comedy Gavin & Stacey.

Andrea Levy: In Confidence
S5 E10 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Laurie Taylor talks to Man Booker Prize-winning author Andrea Levy, whose acclaimed works include Small Island and The Long Song.

Fergus Henderson: In Confidence
S5 E11 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Laurie Taylor talks to English chef Fergus Henderson, who opened St John restaurant in London in 1994 and is famed for his 'nose-to-tail' style of cooking.

Tariq Ali: In Confidence
S5 E12 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Laurie Taylor interviews the journalist, filmmaker and renowned author Tariq Ali, whose books include Bush in Babylon, an attack on the 2003 US invasion of Iraq.

Trevor Beattie: In Confidence
S5 E13 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

Laurie Taylor meets advertising executive Trevor Beattie, famous for his Wonderbra campaign and French Connection's controversial 'FCUK' rebrand.

Mary Robinson: In Confidence
S5 E14 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

The first female President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights talks to Laurie Taylor about her career, causes, motivations and personal life.

Miriam Margolyes: In Confidence
S5 E15 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

The BAFTA Award-winning Harry Potter actress talks to Laurie Taylor about her love of Charles Dickens and why she believes she is rarely offered a lead role.

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  • About this series
  • Conducting probing interviews as only he can, Laurie Taylor chats with colourful, controversial and outspoken celebrities, grilling them on their moments of joy and tragedy, mistakes and successes, and the flaws and strengths that have defined their lives. "This is television for people who don't like their meat being cut up for them", says the sociologist. Among the guests Taylor has interrogated are Damien Hirst, Lily Allen, Richard Dawkins, David Starkey and Ann Widdecombe.
  • CrewJohn Hayward-Warburton (Director)
  • GenreArts
  • Seasons5
  • StudioSky Arts

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