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Talking Pictures

Orson Welles

Duration: 42 minutes

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

Available for 12 months

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Orson Welles, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 33 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales (Analogue)

Drama in which a union boss fights racial discrimination in his job but has to face up to his own deeper prejudices when his daughter falls in love with a Jamaican teacher.

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Series 2

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland

Available for 8 months

Comedy about a vicar running an inner-city church. A heatwave hits London and Adam can't sleep. Elderly parishioner Joan is convinced her new room in a nursing home is haunted. Show more

Contributors

The Rev. Adam Smallbone:
Tom Hollander
Alex Smallbone:
Olivia Colman
Colin Lambert:
Steve Evets
Nigel McCall:
Miles Jupp
Ellie Pattman:
Lucy Liemann
Archdeacon Robert:
Simon McBurney
Adoha Onyeka:
Ellen Thomas
Producer:
Hannah Pescod
Writer:
James Wood
Executive Producer:
Tom Hollander
Executive Producer:
Kenton Allen

Talking Pictures

Laurence Olivier

Duration: 31 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 7 months

Sylvia Syms looks back on the life of Laurence Olivier, perhaps Britain's greatest actor, using rare material from the BBC archives to tell the story of his distinguished career. Show more

Duration: 18 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for 7 months

The story of the Hollywood musical, featuring interviews with stars from the genre's golden age, as well as some of the directors and songwriters who helped create them. Show more

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Michael Caine

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two England

Available for 7 months

A look at the life of acting legend Michael Caine, using rarely seen television interviews and classic archive clips to tell the story of one Britain's most successful actors. Show more

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On the Waterfront

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Available for 7 months

An examination of On the Waterfront, revealing how behind its success lies a story of betrayal and resentment, born from America's anti-communist fervour of the 1950s. Show more

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for years

While Ronnie reveals all about her father's abuse, Syed hides his relationship with Christian in public, and Tam starts to question his feelings towards his brother's sexuality. Show more

Contributors

Ronnie Mitchell:
Samantha Womack
Peggy Mitchell:
Barbara Windsor
Roxy Mitchell:
Rita Simons
Glenda Mitchell:
Glynis Barber
Jack Branning:
Scott Maslen
Lucas Johnson:
Don Gilet
Patrick Trueman:
Rudolph Walker
Libby Fox:
Belinda Owusu
Chelsea Fox:
Tiana Benjamin
Syed Masood:
Marc Elliott
Christian Clarke:
John Partridge
Zainab Masood:
Nina Wadia
Darren Miller:
Charlie G Hawkins
Abi Branning:
Lorna Fitzgerald
Dot Branning:
June Brown
Jim Branning:
John Bardon
Max Branning:
Jake Wood
Executive Producer:
Bryan Kirkwood
Director:
Karl Neilson
Writer:
Karen Laws
Olive Woodhouse:
Sylvia Syms
Dagenham Derek Smith:
Steven Osborne

Duration: 2 hours, 20 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One WestLatest broadcast: on BBC One Wales

Peggy and Glenda are shocked at Ronnie's shattering revelation, Patrick tries to come to terms with Denise's death, and Christian tries to get under the skin of Syed's religion. Show more

Contributors

Lucas Johnson:
Don Gilet
Chelsea Fox:
Tiana Benjamin
Libby Fox:
Belinda Owusu
Patrick Trueman:
Rudolph Walker
Liz Turner:
Kate Williams
Daphne Fox:
Emi Wokoma
Peggy Mitchell:
Barbara Windsor
Roxy Mitchell:
Rita Simons
Ronnie Mitchell:
Samantha Womack
Glenda Mitchell:
Glynis Barber
Jack Branning:
Scott Maslen
Max Branning:
Jake Wood
Darren Miller:
Charlie G Hawkins
Jodie Gold:
Kylie Babbington
Abi Branning:
Lorna Fitzgerald
Tamwar Masood:
Himesh Patel
Syed Masood:
Marc Elliott
Christian Clarke:
John Partridge
Zainab Masood:
Nina Wadia
Masood Ahmed:
Nitin Ganatra
Pat Evans:
Pam St Clement
Shirley Carter:
Linda Henry
Jane Beale:
Laurie Brett
Heather Trott:
Cheryl Fergison
Billy Mitchell:
Perry Fenwick
Executive Producer:
Bryan Kirkwood
Director:
Karl Neilson
Writer:
Karen Laws
Minty Peterson:
Cliff Parisi
Phil Mitchell:
Steve McFadden
Ben Mitchell:
Charlie Jones
Director:
John Greening
Louise Mitchell:
Brittany Papple
Jim Branning:
John Bardon
Dot Branning:
June Brown
Lucy Beale:
Melissa Suffield
Peter Beale:
Thomas Law
Adam Best:
David Proud
Olive Woodhouse:
Sylvia Syms
Dagenham Derek Smith:
Steven Osborne

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James Stewart

Duration: 47 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two Northern IrelandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Available for 6 months

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar-winning actor James Stewart, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life. Show more

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Sylvia Syms, Mark Thomas, Kimberley Chambers, Mitu Misra, Oumou Sangare, Julia Biel, Nikki Bedi, Clive Anderson

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Clive Anderson and Nikki Bedi are joined by Sylvia Syms, Mark Thomas, Kimberley Chambers and Mitu Misra. With music from Oumou Sangare and Julia Biel. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Clive Anderson
Presenter:
Nikki Bedi
Interviewed Guest:
Sylvia Syms
Interviewed Guest:
Mark Thomas
Interviewed Guest:
Kimberley Chambers
Interviewed Guest:
Mitu Misra
Performer:
Oumou Sangare
Performer:
Julia Biel
Producer:
Sukey Firth

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Shirley Maclaine

Duration: 46 minutes

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

Available for 6 months

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by one of Hollywood's most outspoken stars, Shirley Maclaine. Narrated by Sylvia Syms. Show more

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Charlton Heston

Duration: 39 minutes

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

Available for 5 months

A look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar-winning actor Charlton Heston, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 26 minutes

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

A ruthless gang of outlaws left over from the US Civil War terrorise the town where their law-abiding brother lives. Starring Jack Palance. Show more

Contributors

David Galt:
Vince Edwards
Parson Josiah Galt:
Jack Palance
Jacob Galt:
George Maharis
Sheriff Klipatrick:
Neville Brand
Laura Galt:
Sylvia Syms
Sheriff Lacey:
John Paul
Director:
Henry Levin

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Duration: 44 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Northern Ireland HD

Available for years

A look back at the great British war films that boosted the nation's morale in the postwar years and launched the careers of some of our best-loved actors and directors. Show more

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Bing Crosby

Duration: 38 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

A look at TV appearances made over the years by Bing Crosby, with interviews from the archive and classic clips capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Show more

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Lauren Bacall

Duration: 36 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall, following the changes and highlights of her life and career. Show more

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James Mason

Duration: 40 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

A look back at television appearances made over the years by Oscar-nominated Hollywood star James Mason. Narrated by Sylvia Syms. Show more

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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

Duration: 49 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

A look at television appearances made over the years by legendary Hollywood double act Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. Show more