A series in which Clive James uses archive material to examine the nature of 20th-century fame in his own distinctive style. He traces the change in the public's perception of fame brought about by the rise of the communications industry and the manipulations of the media. 1940-52: James takes a look at some of the people who emerged from all walks of life during this period to become key international figures. Among those featured:
Winston Churchill ,
Frank Sinatra , Humphrey Bogart ,
Rita Hayworth , Noel Coward , Clark Gable , Field Marshal
Montgomery, Glenn Miller and General MacArthur.
Executive producerRichard Drewett Series producer Beatrice Ballard