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How the BBC Began
Oct 22, 2022 TV Series

Humphrey Burton

Directing
Born Mar 21, 1931 (94 years old)
Place of Birth Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK
Died Dec 17, 2025
Gender Male
Popularity 0.7
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Biography

Author, broadcaster, director and producer. First Head of Music and Arts for BBC Television 1965-1967. Resumed the position again from 1975-1981 after an eight year absence in commercial television as a founder-member of London Weekend Television. For his work as a director, he has won four Emmy Awards, two British Academy Awards and as a presenter received the Royal Television Society Silver medal and Sony Gold Award.
Author, broadcaster, director and producer. First Head of Music and Arts for BBC Television 1965-1967. Resumed the position again from 1975-1981 after an eight year absence in commercial television as a founder-member of London Weekend Television. For his work as a director, he has won four Emmy Awards, two British Academy Awards and as a presenter received the Royal Television Society Silver medal and Sony Gold Award.

Credits

Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema
Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema
1976
Self - Host
Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema
Dec 2, 1976
Self - Host
 The Golden Ring
The Golden Ring
1965 7
Himself - Narrator
The Golden Ring
Dec 26, 1965
Himself - Narrator
7/10
 Gordon Jacob
Gordon Jacob
1959
Commentator
Gordon Jacob
Mar 29, 1959
Commentator
 Glenn Gould: Hereafter
Glenn Gould: Hereafter
2006 8
Self
Glenn Gould: Hereafter
Apr 29, 2006
Self
8/10
Marevna and Marika
1978 8
Himself
Marevna and Marika
Feb 9, 1978
Himself
8/10
Karajan's Magic and Myth
2014
Self
Karajan's Magic and Myth
Dec 5, 2014
Self
 La Stupenda
La Stupenda
1991
Self
La Stupenda
Jun 11, 1991
Self
 Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
2009 6.8
Self (archival footage)
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Sep 13, 2009
Self (archival footage)
6.8/10
 Herbert von Karajan: Maestro for the Screen
Herbert von Karajan: Maestro for the Screen
2008
Self
Herbert von Karajan: Maestro for the Screen
Apr 7, 2008
Self
 Elton John: Mr. Superfunk
Elton John: Mr. Superfunk
1971 10
Self
Elton John: Mr. Superfunk
Apr 3, 1971
Self
10/10
 The Story of Pantomime
The Story of Pantomime
1976
Self
The Story of Pantomime
Dec 23, 1976
Self
 Benjamin Britten on Camera
Benjamin Britten on Camera
2013
Self
Benjamin Britten on Camera
Nov 16, 2013
Self
 The Opera House
The Opera House
2017 8.2
Self - BBC Arts Reporter
The Opera House
Oct 1, 2017
Self - BBC Arts Reporter
8.2/10
 New York, New York - Saturday in SoHo/Watching My Name Go By
New York, New York - Saturday in SoHo/Watching My Name Go By
1976
Presenter
New York, New York - Saturday in SoHo/Watching My Name Go By
Dec 16, 1976
Presenter
Omnibus
Omnibus
1967 1 eps 7.2
Self - Presenter
Omnibus
Oct 13, 1967
Self - Presenter
1 episodes
 BBC Young Musician
BBC Young Musician
1978 1 eps 10
Self - Host
BBC Young Musician
Feb 7, 1978
Self - Host
1 episodes
 How the BBC Began
How the BBC Began
2022 3 eps 7
Self
How the BBC Began
Oct 22, 2022
Self
3 episodes
 Conversations with Glenn Gould
Conversations with Glenn Gould
1966 4 eps
Interviewer
Conversations with Glenn Gould
Sep 15, 1966
Interviewer
4 episodes
Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus
1984 8.2
Director
Die Fledermaus
Jan 1, 1984
Director
 The Unanswered Question IV : The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity
The Unanswered Question IV : The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity
1976 9
Director
The Unanswered Question IV : The Delights and Dangers of Ambiguity
Jan 11, 1976
Director
 Trouble in Tahiti
Trouble in Tahiti
1973
Executive Producer
Trouble in Tahiti
Dec 23, 1973
Executive Producer
 The Marriage of Figaro
The Marriage of Figaro
1974 5.2
Producer
The Marriage of Figaro
May 21, 1974
Producer
 Das Lied von der Erde: A Personal Introduction
Das Lied von der Erde: A Personal Introduction
1972
Director
Das Lied von der Erde: A Personal Introduction
Jan 1, 1972
Director
 Vincent in Brixton
Vincent in Brixton
2003 6
Director
Vincent in Brixton
Mar 20, 2003
Director
 Boris Godunov
Boris Godunov
1990 7.3
Director
Boris Godunov
Jan 1, 1990
Director
 Bernstein Gerhswin & Ives
Bernstein Gerhswin & Ives
1976
Director
Bernstein Gerhswin & Ives
Jan 1, 1976
Director
Eugene Onegin
1994 9
Director
Eugene Onegin
Jan 1, 1994
Director
 The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein
The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein
1985 8
Director
The Little Drummer Boy: An Essay on Mahler by Leonard Bernstein
Nov 1, 1985
Director
 Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker 1987
Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker 1987
1987
Director
Neujahrskonzert der Wiener Philharmoniker 1987
Jan 3, 1987
Director
 Rodelinda
Rodelinda
1998 7
Director
Rodelinda
Jun 30, 1998
Director
 Merry Christmas from Vienna
Merry Christmas from Vienna
1996 8
Director
Merry Christmas from Vienna
Dec 24, 1996
Director
 Lulu
Lulu
1996 7.8
Director
Lulu
Jul 15, 1996
Director
 Ermione
Ermione
1995 8
Director
Ermione
Jun 3, 1995
Director
 Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Die Entführung aus dem Serail
1987 5.8
Director
Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Nov 27, 1987
Director
 The Making Of West Side Story
The Making Of West Side Story
1985 8.2
Producer
The Making Of West Side Story
May 1, 1985
Producer
Manon Lescaut
1997 9
Director
Manon Lescaut
May 18, 1997
Director
 Andrea Chénier
Andrea Chénier
1985 7.3
Director
Andrea Chénier
May 1, 1985
Director
 Verdi: Requiem
Verdi: Requiem
1982
Director
Verdi: Requiem
Aug 1, 1982
Director
 Leonard Bernstein - Bernstein - Candide
Leonard Bernstein - Bernstein - Candide
1989
Director
Leonard Bernstein - Bernstein - Candide
Dec 13, 1989
Director
The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland
2002 8.2
Director
The Return of Ulysses to his Homeland
Jul 15, 2002
Director
 The Golden Ring
The Golden Ring
1965 7
Producer
The Golden Ring
Dec 26, 1965
Producer
 Joseph Haydn Mass: In Tempore belli
Joseph Haydn Mass: In Tempore belli
1984
Director
Joseph Haydn Mass: In Tempore belli
Jan 1, 1984
Director
 Benjamin Britten and His Festival
Benjamin Britten and His Festival
1967
Executive Producer
Benjamin Britten and His Festival
Nov 22, 1967
Executive Producer
 Candide
Candide
1988 9
Director
Candide
Oct 1, 1988
Director
 War and Peace
War and Peace
1991 10
Director
War and Peace
Jan 1, 1991
Director
 The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis
The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis
1976 8.5
Director
The Unanswered Question V : The Twentieth Century Crisis
Jan 11, 1976
Director
 The Unanswered Question VI : The Poetry of Earth
The Unanswered Question VI : The Poetry of Earth
1976 9
Director
The Unanswered Question VI : The Poetry of Earth
Jan 11, 1976
Director
 The Unanswered Question I : Musical Phonology
The Unanswered Question I : Musical Phonology
1976 9
Director
The Unanswered Question I : Musical Phonology
Jan 11, 1976
Director
 The Unanswered Question II : Musical Syntax
The Unanswered Question II : Musical Syntax
1976 9
Director
The Unanswered Question II : Musical Syntax
Jan 11, 1976
Director
 The Unanswered Question III : Musical Semantics
The Unanswered Question III : Musical Semantics
1976 9
Director
The Unanswered Question III : Musical Semantics
Jan 11, 1976
Director
 Krystian Zimerman: Chopin/Schubert
Krystian Zimerman: Chopin/Schubert
1987
Director
Krystian Zimerman: Chopin/Schubert
Mar 1, 1987
Director
 Carlos Kleiber: Beethoven - Symphonies 4 & 7
Carlos Kleiber: Beethoven - Symphonies 4 & 7
1983
Director
Carlos Kleiber: Beethoven - Symphonies 4 & 7
Jan 1, 1983
Director
Leonard Bernstein conducts Stravinsky & Bach
1977
Director
Leonard Bernstein conducts Stravinsky & Bach
Jan 1, 1977
Director
 Candide
Candide
1991 7.5
Director
Candide
Oct 15, 1991
Director
Falstaff
2000 8
Director
Falstaff
Jul 6, 2000
Director
 Bernstein Brahms Symphonies
Bernstein Brahms Symphonies
1984
Director
Bernstein Brahms Symphonies
Jan 1, 1984
Director
 Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
1977 9
Director
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
Dec 31, 1977
Director
 Liszt Annees de Pelerinage
Liszt Annees de Pelerinage
1986
Director
Liszt Annees de Pelerinage
Jan 1, 1986
Director
 Bach The Cello Suites
Bach The Cello Suites
2007
Director
Bach The Cello Suites
May 9, 2007
Director
 Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5
Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5
2007
Director
Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 3, 4 & 5
Jan 9, 2007
Director
 Mozart Requiem
Mozart Requiem
1991
Director
Mozart Requiem
Jan 1, 1991
Director
 Brahms Academic Festival, Tragic Overtures/ Variations on a Theme by Haydn/Serenade No. 2
Brahms Academic Festival, Tragic Overtures/ Variations on a Theme by Haydn/Serenade No. 2
2007
Director
Brahms Academic Festival, Tragic Overtures/ Variations on a Theme by Haydn/Serenade No. 2
Oct 7, 2007
Director
 Mozart Piano Concerto No. 17, Symphony No. 39 - Leonard Bernstein
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 17, Symphony No. 39 - Leonard Bernstein
2006
Director
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 17, Symphony No. 39 - Leonard Bernstein
Nov 3, 2006
Director
 Mozart Great Mass in C Minor; Ave Verum Corpus; Exsultate Jubilate
Mozart Great Mass in C Minor; Ave Verum Corpus; Exsultate Jubilate
2006
Director
Mozart Great Mass in C Minor; Ave Verum Corpus; Exsultate Jubilate
Jun 3, 2006
Director
 Rostropovich Life & Art
Rostropovich Life & Art
2007 7
Director
Rostropovich Life & Art
Feb 5, 2007
Director
 Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6
1976 10
Director
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6
Aug 22, 1976
Director
 Bernstein Mahler Rehearsal
Bernstein Mahler Rehearsal
1976 7
Director
Bernstein Mahler Rehearsal
Jul 8, 1976
Director
 Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3
1973 10
Director
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 3
Aug 17, 1973
Director
 Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde
2005 10
Director
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 9 & 10 / Das Lied von der Erde
Nov 22, 2005
Director
 Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8
1975
Director
Mahler - Symphonies Nos. 7 & 8
Jul 17, 1975
Director
 Bernstein: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies No. 4 & 5
Bernstein: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies No. 4 & 5
1975
Director
Bernstein: Tchaikovsky: Symphonies No. 4 & 5
Jul 17, 1975
Director
 Bernstein Beethoven Overtures
Bernstein Beethoven Overtures
1978
Director
Bernstein Beethoven Overtures
Nov 30, 1978
Director
 Antonio Gaudí
Antonio Gaudí
1961 6.7
Producer
Antonio Gaudí
Mar 12, 1961
Producer
 Brahms The Piano Concertos
Brahms The Piano Concertos
1984
Director
Brahms The Piano Concertos
Dec 11, 1984
Director
 The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
1991 8
Producer
The Very Strange Story of the Legendary Joe Meek
Feb 8, 1991
Producer
 Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
1970 9
Producer
Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
Dec 16, 1970
Producer
 Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
1970 9
Director
Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
Dec 16, 1970
Director
 Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
1970 9
Writer
Beethoven's Birthday: A Celebration in Vienna with Leonard Bernstein
Dec 16, 1970
Writer
 Herbert Von Karajan - New Year's Concert Vienna 1987
Herbert Von Karajan - New Year's Concert Vienna 1987
1987 7
Director
Herbert Von Karajan - New Year's Concert Vienna 1987
Jan 1, 1987
Director
 The Golden Ring
The Golden Ring
1965 7
Director
The Golden Ring
Dec 26, 1965
Director
 Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony
Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony
1970 10
Director
Bernstein in Vienna: Beethoven, The Ninth Symphony
Apr 4, 1970
Director
 Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Symphony No's 1 & 2
Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Symphony No's 1 & 2
1977 10
Director
Leonard Bernstein: Chichester Psalms Symphony No's 1 & 2
Jan 1, 1977
Director
 Ivo Pogorelich: Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven
Ivo Pogorelich: Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven
1987
Director
Ivo Pogorelich: Bach, Scarlatti, Beethoven
Jan 1, 1987
Director
 Bach: St. John Passion
Bach: St. John Passion
1985
Director
Bach: St. John Passion
Jun 30, 1985
Director
 Prince Igor
Prince Igor
1990 8
Director
Prince Igor
Jan 1, 1990
Director
 Ode to Freedom
Ode to Freedom
1989
Director
Ode to Freedom
Dec 25, 1989
Director
 Haydn: The Creation (Bernstein)
Haydn: The Creation (Bernstein)
2009 7
Director
Haydn: The Creation (Bernstein)
Sep 14, 2009
Director
 A Gala Christmas in Vienna
A Gala Christmas in Vienna
1998
Director
A Gala Christmas in Vienna
Nov 24, 1998
Director
 Elgar
Elgar
1962 7.1
Producer
Elgar
Nov 11, 1962
Producer
 Schumann: The Symphonies - Leonard Bernstein
Schumann: The Symphonies - Leonard Bernstein
2008
Director
Schumann: The Symphonies - Leonard Bernstein
Nov 2, 2008
Director
 Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 5 & 7 - Leonard Bernstein & Wiener Philharmoniker
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 5 & 7 - Leonard Bernstein & Wiener Philharmoniker
2010
Director
Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1, 2, 5 & 7 - Leonard Bernstein & Wiener Philharmoniker
Apr 24, 2010
Director
 Schubert Final Three Piano Sonatas D958, D959, D960 - Alfred Brendel
Schubert Final Three Piano Sonatas D958, D959, D960 - Alfred Brendel
2006
Director
Schubert Final Three Piano Sonatas D958, D959, D960 - Alfred Brendel
Dec 31, 2006
Director
 Mozart: Requiem
Mozart: Requiem
2007
Director
Mozart: Requiem
Jan 9, 2007
Director
 Sir Georg Solti The Maestro Vol. 3 (Wagner - Richard Strauss)
Sir Georg Solti The Maestro Vol. 3 (Wagner - Richard Strauss)
2007
Director
Sir Georg Solti The Maestro Vol. 3 (Wagner - Richard Strauss)
Nov 13, 2007
Director
 Sir Georg Solti The Maestro Vol. 1 (Rossini - Mendelssohn)
Sir Georg Solti The Maestro Vol. 1 (Rossini - Mendelssohn)
2007
Director
Sir Georg Solti The Maestro Vol. 1 (Rossini - Mendelssohn)
Nov 13, 2007
Director
 Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 3,4,5
Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 3,4,5
2008 7.5
Director
Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 3,4,5
Nov 10, 2008
Director
 Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 2,6,7
Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 2,6,7
2008
Director
Bernstein | Beethoven Symphonies 2,6,7
Nov 10, 2008
Director
 Leonard Bernstein - Schubert: Symphony No. 9 / Schumann: Manfred Overture
Leonard Bernstein - Schubert: Symphony No. 9 / Schumann: Manfred Overture
2008
Director
Leonard Bernstein - Schubert: Symphony No. 9 / Schumann: Manfred Overture
Jan 3, 2008
Director
 Bernstein in Paris: Berlioz Requiem
Bernstein in Paris: Berlioz Requiem
2006
Director
Bernstein in Paris: Berlioz Requiem
Mar 28, 2006
Director
 Bernstein conducts Bernstein
Bernstein conducts Bernstein
2008
Director
Bernstein conducts Bernstein
Dec 9, 2008
Director
 Pelléas and Mélisande
Pelléas and Mélisande
5
Director
Pelléas and Mélisande
Director
 Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, “Resurrection” – Leonard Bernstein – Ely Cathedral
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, “Resurrection” – Leonard Bernstein – Ely Cathedral
1973
Director
Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, “Resurrection” – Leonard Bernstein – Ely Cathedral
Aug 31, 1973
Director
 Charles Mingus: Epitaph
Charles Mingus: Epitaph
1990
Director
Charles Mingus: Epitaph
Jan 1, 1990
Director
 Bernstein in London: Verdi Requiem
Bernstein in London: Verdi Requiem
2006
Director
Bernstein in London: Verdi Requiem
Feb 28, 2006
Director
 Mahler Bernstein Das Lied von Der Erde
Mahler Bernstein Das Lied von Der Erde
Director
Mahler Bernstein Das Lied von Der Erde
Director
Bernstein/Beethoven
Bernstein/Beethoven
1982 11 eps
Director
Bernstein/Beethoven
Jan 25, 1982
Director
11 episodes
 BBC Young Musician
BBC Young Musician
1978
Creator
BBC Young Musician
Feb 7, 1978
Creator
 The Unanswered Question - Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein
The Unanswered Question - Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein
1976 6 eps
Consulting Producer
The Unanswered Question - Six Talks at Harvard by Leonard Bernstein
Jan 11, 1976
Consulting Producer
6 episodes
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