We'll Take Manhattan
Drama which explores the love affair between photographer David Bailey and supermodel Jean Shrimpton after they are sent to New York for a prestigious Vogue photo shoot in 1962.
Winter 1962, and cockney photographer David Bailey and unknown model Jean Shrimpton are sent to New York for a prestigious Vogue photo shoot. This drama tells the story of a wild week, their love affair, terrible fights with their fashion editor - and how two young people with no such intention happened to change the world of fashion forever.
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Bailey shoots Shrimpton
Duration: 01:33
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The Shadows
Saturday Dance
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Chet Baker
Tenderly
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The Beatles
Love Me Do
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Ella Fitzgerald
I Only Have Eyes For You
We'll Take Manhattan: Meeting David Bailey
Read writer and director, John McKay's post on the BBC TV blog
Aneurin Barnard on David Bailey and We'll Take Manhattan
Read and comment on Aneurin's interview on the BBC Wales Arts Blog
Photo Gallery: Aneurin Barnard in We'll Take Manhattan
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Music credits
Trumpet - Toby Coles
Piano - Kevin Sargent
Bass - Alec Dankworth
Drums - Ralph Salmins
Recorded and mixed by Steve Parr
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| David Bailey | Aneurin Barnard |
| Jean Shripmton | Karen Gillan |
| Lady Clare Rendlesham | Helen McCrory |
| Larry Schwartz | Joseph May |
| Producer | Rebecca Hodgson |
| Director | John McKay |
| Writer | John McKay |
| Actor | Frances Barber |
| Actor | Joseph May |
