David Hockney: A Life in Art
In a programme first published in 2025, ahead of the opening of his biggest-ever show, David Hockney talked to Katie Razzall about why painting still made him happy at 87.
David Hockney was one of the world's most successful and influential artists of our time. At 11, he wanted to be an artist. At 87, he was still creating new works - happiest when making 'joyful' art and always innovating with his iPad. His art has sold for millions.
Ahead of his biggest show ever opening in Paris, the Bradford-born star talked to Katie Razzall about growing old, a recent visit from the King and his two big loves - smoking and painting.
This film was originally broadcast in April 2025.
On TV
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Katie Razzall |
| Interviewed Guest | David Hockney |
Broadcasts
Sat 19 Apr 202513:30- Sun 20 Apr 202501:30
- Sun 20 Apr 202508:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sun 20 Apr 202514:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only
- Sun 20 Apr 202520:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Thu 24 Apr 202500:30
- Tue 6 May 202522:00
- Mon 29 Dec 202500:30
- Mon 29 Dec 202507:30
- Mon 29 Dec 202515:30
- Mon 29 Jun 202622:45
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