Monitor

Overview

Monitor was a BBC arts programme that was launched on 2 February 1958 and ran until 1965. Huw Wheldon was the first editor from 1958 to 1965. He was also the principal interviewer and anchor. Wheldon set about moulding a team of talents, including John Schlesinger, Ken Russell, Patrick Garland, David Jones, Humphrey Burton, John Berger, Peter Newington, Melvyn Bragg, Nancy Thomas and Alan Tyrer. Monitor ranged in subject over all the arts. Wheldon's Monitor lasted until he had "interviewed everyone I am interested in interviewing", and he was succeeded by Jonathan Miller for the series' last season.

Seasons

Season 1

195813 episodes

Season 2

195821 episodes

Season 3

195926 episodes

Season 4

196027 episodes

Season 5

196120 episodes

Season 6

196233 episodes

Season 7

196326 episodes

Season 8

196417 episodes