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
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
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