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LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes

U202659mPeter Sweasey,James Kent
IMDb 8.2

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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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L S Lowry

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What is LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes (2026) about?

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…

Who stars in LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes?

LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes stars Ian McKellen (L S Lowry), Annabel Smith (Angela Barratt), L.S. Lowry (Self (voice) (archival)), Angela Barratt (Self (voice) (archival)), Verity Babbs (Self). The film was directed by Peter Sweasey.

How long is LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes?

LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes has a runtime of 59 min and premiered in 2026. It is rated U.

Is LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes worth watching?

LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes holds an IMDb rating of 8.2/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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