Movie

LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes

2026 0h 59m Released

Documentary

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.

Cast

Ian McKellen L S Lowry A Annabel Smith Angela Barratt L L.S. Lowry Self (voice) (archival) A Angela Barratt Self (voice) (archival) Verity Babbs Self M Michael Barratt Self