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Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Paul Merton pays tribute to Hollywood to mark its 100th anniversary. In this episode, he explores how the early pioneers laid down the blueprint for today's cinema industry. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Paul Merton
Director:
Paul Merton
Series Producer:
Kate Broome
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole
Camera Operator:
Mike Fox
Sound Recordist:
Bill Rudolph

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Paul Merton's journey through Hollywood reaches the 1920s when in prohibition America the cinema industry was on a collision course with its public because of a run of scandals. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Paul Merton
Director:
Paul Merton
Series Producer:
Kate Broome
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole
Camera Operator:
Mike Fox
Sound Recordist:
Bill Rudolph

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Paul Merton traces the rise of the studios through the story of Metro Goldwyn Mayer - the biggest dream factory of them all, which boasted of 'more stars than the heavens'. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Paul Merton
Director:
Paul Merton
Series Producer:
Kate Broome
Executive Producer:
Michael Poole
Camera Operator:
Mike Fox
Sound Recordist:
Bill Rudolph