Series synopsis
David Frost Vs is a British documentary talk television series that premiered on Sky Documentaries on February 23, 2025. It ended on May 25, 2025. It stars David Frost, George Frost, Lady Carina Frost and Wilfred Frost.
Drawing from Frost's archive of more than 10,000 era-defining interviews, many of which have been lost for a generation, the documentary takes viewers on an immersive journery through the most important moments of the late 20th century via Frost's personal and revealing conversations with the protagonists, with striking parallels to today.
Premise
Drawing from Frost's archive of more than 10,000 era-defining interviews, many of which have been lost for a generation, the documentary takes viewers on an immersive journery through the most important moments of the late 20th century via Frost's personal and revealing conversations with the protagonists, with striking parallels to today.
Premise: Talk Documentary
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- David Frost as self
- George Frost as self
- Lady Carina Frost as self
- Wilfred Frost as self
- Joanna Lumley as self
Guest cast
- Liam Neeson as self
- Paul McCartney as self (archive footage)
- George Harrison as self (archive footage)
- John Lennon as self (archive footage)
- Yoko Ono as self (archive footage)
- Hunter Davies as self
- Michael Palin as self
- Michael Lindsay-Hogg as self
- Khalilah 'Belinda' Ali as self
- Muhammad Ali as self (archive footage)
- Thomas Hauser as self
- Clarence B Jones as self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 22, 2025 | May 25, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
David Frost vs The Beatles The first episode centers around Frost’s 16 interviews with The Beatles and the rise of Brits to U.S. and global fame. |
February 23, 2025 |
| 2 |
David Frost vs Muhammad Ali David has interviewed Muhammad Ali who is a captivating guest 10 times over the years on many subjects including Ali's intense view in the 60's on racism. |
March 2, 2025 |
| 3 |
David Frost vs Jane Fonda David Frost's first interview ever, at the age of 21, was with Jane Fonda. She'd always have a special place in his life. As their stars rose during the 1970s, he’d discuss her controversial political activism, her acting career, and her philosophy on what made somebody truly successful. |
March 9, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Sky Documentaries |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 23, 2025 |
| Last aired | May 25, 2025 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | ended |