In 1960 gossip columns exploded with the news that the golden couple of Hollywood were to divorce. Laurence Olivier was leaving his wife, Vivien Leigh, for Joan Plowright, an actress from Scunthorpe. Omnibus reports on those secretive early days, Plowright recalls her first meeting with Olivier, and their intimate love letters are revealed for the first time. Contributors include Vanessa Redgrave, Alan Bates and Anthony Hopkins. Presented by Kirsty Wark.
Director Nadia Haggar: Series editor Basil Comely (S) (W)

The Billy Elliot Boy. an Omnibus special, is on Tuesday at 10.35pm on BBC1