By Craig Brown.

Life is made up of individuals meeting one another. Often it is the most fleeting of these encounters that, in the fullness of time, turn out to be the most noteworthy.

Elizabeth Taylor unnerves James Dean. Marfa, Texas June 6th 1955
James Dean is forewarned by Alec Guinness. The Villa Capri, Hollywood September 23rd 1955

Ingenious in its construction, witty in its narration, panoramic in its breadth, 'One on One' offers a delightful series of snapshots of the 20th century.

Readers: Eleanor Bron and Tom Hollander

Abridged and Produced by Jill Waters
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