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A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen.

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Laurence Olivier

Talking Pictures - Laurence Olivier

Sylvia 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 distinguished career.

09-03-2024

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Judi Dench

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Sylvia 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.

27-01-2024

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Dustin Hoffman

Talking Pictures - Dustin Hoffman

When Dustin Hoffman first told his family he wanted to act, the response was: 'You can’t, you’re not good-looking enough.' Despite that initial response, Hoffman wen ...

04-01-2024

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Glenda Jackson

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Celia Imrie tells the story of Glenda Jackson, one of Britain’s greatest-ever acting talents and a double Oscar winner, who famously turned her back on her hugely successf ...

30-12-2023

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Christmas Classics

Talking Pictures - Christmas Classics

Celia Imrie unwraps a selection of the very best Christmas movies ever made and looks at why films are such an important part of the festive ritual. From ‘It’s A Won ...

24-12-2023

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Marvellous Musicals

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Celia Imrie celebrates the cinema’s marvellous musicals, venturing back through the BBC’s archives to look at film’s most joyous and arguably enduring genre.\n ...

09-12-2023

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Bette Davis

Talking Pictures - Bette Davis

A look back at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend Bette Davis, capturing the milestones of her life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

19-11-2023

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Series 1: 15. Charlton Heston

Talking Pictures - Series 1: 15. Charlton Heston

A 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 care ...

16-11-2023

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Robert Redford

Talking Pictures - Robert Redford

The career of Robert Redford is examined in this exploration of the BBC archives, which includes rarely-seen interviews. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

16-11-2023

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Orson Welles

Talking Pictures - Orson Welles

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Orson Welles, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

02-11-2023

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Bette And Joan

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Sylvia Syms looks through the BBC archives to tell the story of one of Hollywood's greatest ever feuds - the rivalry between legendary actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. I ...

14-09-2023

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Richard Attenborough

Talking Pictures - Richard Attenborough

A look at the life and work of Richard Attenborough, with interviews and archive clips illustrating a career that has made him one of British cinema's most popular figures.

24-08-2023

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Perfect Partners

Talking Pictures - Perfect Partners

A look back at some of cinema’s best-loved partnerships, from Fred and Ginger, Doris Day and Rock Hudson, to Newman and Redford, and even Nick Frost and Simon Pegg. With i ...

06-08-2023

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Series 1: 19. Shirley Maclaine

Talking Pictures - Series 1: 19. Shirley Maclaine

A 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 mileston ...

20-07-2023

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70s Legends

Talking Pictures - 70s Legends

A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.

22-06-2023

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Westerns

Talking Pictures - Westerns

Once upon a time in the cinema, about one fifth of all Hollywood releases were cowboy films, and the Western dominated so much that it seemed that every major star would pull on ...

17-06-2023

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Ingrid Bergman

Talking Pictures - Ingrid Bergman

A 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 ...

27-05-2023

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Dames

Talking Pictures - Dames

Celia Imrie takes a look at some of the leading ladies who’ve proved time and again, year after year, that they are amongst the very best of British talent. These are our ...

14-05-2023

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Bing Crosby

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A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by American actor Bing Crosby, with interviews from the archive and classic clips capturing the milestones and ...

01-04-2023

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33. Michael Caine

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A 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. N ...

11-03-2023

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18. Alfred Hitchcock

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A 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 car ...

04-02-2023

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34. Sean Connery

Talking Pictures - 34. Sean Connery

A 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. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

21-12-2022

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Maggie Smith

Talking Pictures - Maggie Smith

Sylvia Syms presents rarely seen footage from the BBC archives that explores the life and career of one of Britain's best-loved actresses, Maggie Smith.

24-11-2022

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4. Gene Kelly

Talking Pictures - 4. Gene Kelly

A 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 an ...

29-10-2022

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Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers

Talking Pictures - Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers

A look at television appearances made over the years by legendary Hollywood double act Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.

05-08-2022

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Film’s Family Favourites

Talking Pictures - Film’s Family Favourites

From Harry Potter, Mary Poppins and Paddington to Indiana Jones, E.T. and Back to the Future – join Celia Imrie as we go bobbing along through the beautiful, briny BBC arc ...

17-07-2022

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Meryl Streep

Talking Pictures - Meryl Streep

A celebration of Meryl Streep, perhaps the greatest actress of modern times, using decades’ worth of interviews and appearances on the BBC to tell the story of her life an ...

14-07-2022

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Agatha Christie

Talking Pictures - Agatha Christie

As Kenneth Branagh prepares to unveil the latest version of Death on the Nile, Celia Imrie looks at how the classic murder mysteries of the great Agatha Christie have been treat ...

04-06-2022

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Series 2: 10. Christopher Lee

Talking Pictures - Series 2: 10. Christopher Lee

A look back at the life and career of one of the greats of British cinema - Sir Christopher Lee. In BBC interviews conducted over six decades, Lee discusses his position as a le ...

22-05-2022

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Sophia Loren

Talking Pictures - Sophia Loren

An 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.

21-05-2022

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Series 2: 5. Noel Coward

Talking Pictures - Series 2: 5. Noel Coward

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by award-winning actor Noel Coward, with interviews from the archive and classic clips capturing the milestone ...

03-03-2022

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Rom Coms

Talking Pictures - Rom Coms

Celia Imrie takes a moonlit stroll through the BBC archives to explore one of the best-loved movie genres - the romantic comedy. With classic interviews from cinematic couples l ...

26-02-2022

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Series 1: 20. Joan Fontaine

Talking Pictures - Series 1: 20. Joan Fontaine

A 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.

20-02-2022

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John Wayne

Talking Pictures - John Wayne

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend John Wayne, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

29-01-2022

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Alec Guinness

Talking Pictures - Alec Guinness

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Alec Guinness, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

28-01-2022

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60s Icons

Talking Pictures - 60s Icons

08-01-2022

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War Stories

Talking Pictures - War Stories

Celia Imrie takes us on a journey through the BBC’s archives for an in-depth look at the continuing power and importance of war films. It’s an exploration which take ...

03-01-2022

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Joan Collins

Talking Pictures - Joan Collins

Celia Imrie looks back on the life and loves of Dame Joan Collins, star of the big and small screen, sex symbol and all-round national treasure. Through archive interviews and h ...

01-01-2022

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Robert Mitchum

Talking Pictures - Robert Mitchum

The life and career of Robert Mitchum is examined using footage of his appearances on the BBC, illustrating why he was a favourite of film fans and an interviewer's nightmare.

14-12-2021

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Tony Curtis

Talking Pictures - Tony Curtis

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Tony Curtis, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

30-10-2021

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Episode 22

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A look back at the career of British actress Deborah Kerr, with vintage television interviews and classic archive clips telling how she became one of Hollywood's biggest stars.

25-09-2021

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Series 2: 4. Albert Finney

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A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by award-winning actor Albert Finney, with interviews from the archive and classic clips capturing the milesto ...

29-08-2021

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Series 2: 1. Jack Lemmon

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A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Some Like It Hot and Days of Wine and Roses star Jack Lemmon, with interviews from the archive and classic ...

26-06-2021

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32. Julie Andrews

Talking Pictures - 32. Julie Andrews

A 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 capt ...

02-04-2021

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Series 1: 7. Dirk Bogarde

Talking Pictures - Series 1: 7. Dirk Bogarde

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend Dirk Bogarde, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

28-03-2021

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Epics

Talking Pictures - Epics

Sylvia Syms looks through the BBC archive to discover what makes an epic. The programme looks at the history of epics, which featured lavish budgets and huge sets, from the Ten ...

06-02-2021

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David Niven

Talking Pictures - David Niven

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar-winning actor David Niven, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

17-12-2020

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David Lean

Talking Pictures - David Lean

A compilation of rarely seen interviews and archive footage tells the story of movie-master David Lean, one of Britain's greatest film directors.

21-11-2020

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Series 2: 6. Kenneth More

Talking Pictures - Series 2: 6. Kenneth More

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by BAFTA-winning actor Kenneth More, with interviews from the archive and classic clips capturing the mileston ...

01-11-2020

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Barry Norman

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Rory Bremner explores the BBC archives for an affectionate look back at the career of Barry Norman, who hosted the BBC's Film Review show for 26 years, and passed away in June 2 ...

21-06-2020

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Jane Fonda

Talking Pictures - Jane Fonda

As double-Oscar winner Jane Fonda approaches her 80th birthday, Sylvia Syms explores the BBC archives for a look back at the life of one of Hollywood's most successful and contr ...

06-04-2020

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John Mills

Talking Pictures - John Mills

A look back at television appearances made over the years by the Oscar-winning actor Sir John Mills, capturing the milestones of his life and career.

21-03-2020

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Series 2: 2. Shelley Winters

Talking Pictures - Series 2: 2. Shelley Winters

A look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar-winning actress Shelley Winters, with interviews from the archive and classic clips capturing the milestones and hi ...

06-02-2020

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Series 2: 8. Richard Harris

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A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Richard Harris, with interviews from the archive and classic clips capturing the milestones and highlights ...

05-02-2020

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Roger Moore

Talking Pictures - Roger Moore

Sylvia Syms explores the BBC archives for a look back at the life and career of one of Britain's best-loved actors, Sir Roger Moore, who died in 2017, just months before his 90t ...

30-12-2019

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Alan Rickman

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15-11-2019

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John Hurt

Talking Pictures - John Hurt

14-11-2019

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Paul Newman

Talking Pictures - Paul Newman

An 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 stars.

12-11-2019

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Series 1: 17. Richard Burton

Talking Pictures - Series 1: 17. Richard Burton

A 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.

19-04-2019

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Series 2: 13. John Huston

Talking Pictures - Series 2: 13. John Huston

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by actor and director John Huston, with interviews from the archive and classic clips capturing the milestones ...

18-10-2015

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Series 1: 8. James Stewart

Talking Pictures - Series 1: 8. James Stewart

A 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 ...

06-06-2015

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Series 1: 14. James Mason

Talking Pictures - Series 1: 14. James Mason

A 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. ...

16-05-2015

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Lauren Bacall

Talking Pictures - Lauren Bacall

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall, following the changes and highlights of her life and career.

25-08-2014

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Peter O' Toole

Talking Pictures - Peter O' Toole

A look at the life of the Lawrence of Arabia star and legendary hell-raiser, Peter O'Toole, with archive footage exploring the story of his colourful career.

19-07-2014

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