Talking Pictures
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Play S1 E1A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.
Cast: Celia Imrie
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34 episodes
1. Bette DavisA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend Bette Davis, capturing the milestones and highlights of her life and career.CC45minJan 5, 2013
2. John MillsA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the Osar-winning actor Sir John Mills, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.CC45minJan 12, 2013
3. David NivenA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the Ocsar-winning actor David Niven, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.CC45minJan 19, 2013
4. Gene KellyA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the legendary Hollywood actor and dancer Gene Kelly, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.CC45minFeb 2, 2013
5. John WayneA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend John Wayne, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.CC45minFeb 16, 2013
6. Tony CurtisA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Tony Curtis, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.CC45minFeb 23, 2013
7. Dirk BogardeA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend Dirk Bogarde, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.CC45minMar 2, 2013
8. James StewartA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar-winning actor James Stewart, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minMar 9, 2013
9. Lauren BacallA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall, following the changes and highlights of her life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minMar 29, 2013
10. Orson WellesA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the legendary Hollywood actor and director Orson Welles, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minApr 1, 2013
11. Ingrid BergmanA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Ingrid Bergman, capturing the milestones and highlights of her life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minApr 27, 2013
12. Alec GuinnessA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Alec Guinness, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minMay 11, 2013
13. Gregory PeckA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Gregory Peck, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minJul 6, 2013
14. James MasonA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar nominated Hollywood star James Mason, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minAug 3, 2013
15. Charlton HestonA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar winning Hollywood actor Charlton Heston, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.CC45minAug 26, 2013
16. Fred Astaire & Ginger RogersA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by legendary Hollywood double act Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, capturing the milestones and highlights of their lives and careers.CC45minOct 12, 2013
17. Richard BurtonA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar nominated Hollywood icon Richard Burton, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.
Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minNov 2, 2013
18. Alfred HitchcockA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by iconic Hollywood director Alfred Hitchcock, reflecting on the milestones and highlights of his life and career.CC45minMar 1, 2014
19. Shirley MaclaineA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by one of Hollywood's most outspoken stars, Shirley Maclaine, with interviews and clips capturing the milestones and highlights of her Oscar-winning career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minMar 8, 2014
20. Joan FontaineA look at the life of Joan Fontaine, one of Britain's best-loved actresses, using rarely seen archive footage of her BBC appearances to tell the story of her Oscar-winning career.CC45minApr 12, 2014
21. Richard AttenboroughA look at the life and work of Richard Attenborough, with vintage interviews and classic archive clips illustrating a career that has made him one of British cinema's most popular and successful figures. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minMay 3, 2014
22. Deborah KerrA look back at the career of British actress Deborah Kerr, with vintage television interviews and classic archive clips telling how she left Britain in the 1940s and became one of Hollywood's biggest stars.CC45minMay 10, 2014
23. Laurence OlivierSylvia Syms looks back on the life of Laurence Olivier, perhaps Britain's greatest actor, using rare material from the BBC archives to tell the story of his extraordinarily distinguished career.CC45minMay 17, 2014
24. Sophia LorenAn examination of the life and career of one of cinema's most glamorous stars, Sophia Loren, with rarely seen archive material telling the story of her hugely successful career.CC45minMay 24, 2014
25. Paul NewmanAn examination of the life of actor Paul Newman, using rarely seen interviews from the BBC archives to tell the story of a career that made him one of Hollywood's greatest superstars. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minMay 26, 2014
26. Robert MitchumThe life and career of one of Hollywood's original bad boys, Robert Mitchum, is examined using archive footage of his appearances on the BBC that illustrate why he was a favourite of film fans, and an interviewer's nightmare.CC45minMay 31, 2014
27. Peter O'TooleA look at the life of the Lawrence of Arabia star and legendary hell-raiser, Peter O'Toole, with rarely seen archive footage of his appearances on the BBC, exploring the story of his colourful career.CC45minJul 19, 2014
28. Robert RedfordThe career of Robert Redford, one of the big screen's greatest heartthrobs, is examined in this exploration of the BBC archives, with rarely-seen interviews showing that he was always much more than just a pin-up. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minAug 2, 2014
29. David LeanA compilation of rarely seen interviews and archive footage tells the story of movie-master David Lean, whose drive and genius made him one of Britain's greatest-ever film directors.CC45minAug 23, 2014
30. Judi DenchSylvia Syms presents rarely seen footage from the BBC archives that explores the life and career of one of Britain's best-loved actors, Dame Judi Dench.CC45minSep 13, 2014
31. Maggie SmithSylvia Syms narrates a look at the life of one of Britain's best and best-loved actresses, with classic archive footage of her appearances on the BBC demonstrating that when it comes to movie stardom, there really is nothing like a dame.CC45minSep 20, 2014
32. Julie AndrewsA retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Mary Poppins and Sound of Music star Julie Andrews, with interviews from the archive and classic clips.CC45minDec 28, 2014
33. Michael CaineA look at the life of acting legend Michael Caine, using rarely seen television interviews and classic archive clips to tell the story of one Britain's most successful actors. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.CC45minJan 10, 2015
34. Sean ConneryA look at the life of Sean Connery, using rarely seen television interviews and classic archive clips to tell the story of his life and career.CC45minJan 17, 2015
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A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Celia Imrie
- Studio
- BBC
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English
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