First of a three-part look at the largest and most lavish of all the Hollywood studios, showing as part of the Cinema Century season celebrating 100 years of cinema. Using classic clips, rarely seen footage and interviews with studio employees - from designers to the stars - tonight's programme covers the years from 1924 to the death of "Boy Wonder" producer Irving Thalberg in 1936. Presented by Patrick Stewart. See today's choices.
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