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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

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Richard Burton

Duration: 42 minutes

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

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar nominated Hollywood icon Richard Burton, capturing the highlights of his life and career. Show more

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Joan Fontaine

Duration: 29 minutes

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

A look at the life of Joan Fontaine, one of Britain's best-loved actresses, using rarely seen archive footage of her BBC appearances to tell the story of her Oscar-winning career. Show more

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Deborah Kerr

Duration: 35 minutes

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

A look back at the career of British actress Deborah Kerr, with vintage television interviews and classic archive clips telling how she became one of Hollywood's biggest stars. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Sylvia Syms
Executive Producer:
Carla-Maria Lawson
Series Producer:
Simon Goretzki
Assistant Producer:
Kate Robertson
Participant:
Deborah Kerr

Duration: 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland

A look back at television appearances made over the years by the Oscar-winning actor Sir John Mills, capturing the milestones of his life and career. Show more

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David Niven

Duration: 47 minutes

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

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

Duration: 44 minutes

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

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend John Wayne, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

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Tony Curtis

Duration: 28 minutes

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

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Tony Curtis, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

Duration: 41 minutes

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

A compilation of rarely seen interviews and archive footage tells the story of movie-master David Lean, one of Britain's greatest film directors. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
David Lean
Narrator:
Sylvia Syms
Executive Producer:
Carla-Maria Lawson
Series Producer:
Simon Goretzki
Assistant Producer:
Kate Robertson

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Peter O'Toole

Duration: 44 minutes

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

A look at the life of the Lawrence of Arabia star and legendary hellraiser Peter O'Toole, with archive footage exploring the story of his colourful career. Show more

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Paul Newman

Duration: 30 minutes

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

An examination of the life of actor Paul Newman, using rarely seen interviews from the BBC archives to tell the story of a career that made him one of Hollywood's greatest stars. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Sylvia Syms
Executive Producer:
Carla-Maria Lawson
Series Producer:
Simon Goretzki
Assistant Producer:
Kate Robertson
Participant:
Paul Newman

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Sophia Loren

Duration: 31 minutes

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

An examination of the life and career of one of cinema's most glamorous stars, Sophia Loren, with rarely seen archive material telling the story of her hugely successful career.

Contributors

Narrator:
Sylvia Syms
Executive Producer:
Carla-Maria Lawson
Series Producer:
Simon Goretzki
Assistant Producer:
Kate Robertson
Participant:
Sophia Loren

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Robert Mitchum

Duration: 30 minutes

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

The life and career of Robert Mitchum is examined using footage of his appearances on the BBC, illustrating why he was a favourite of film fans and an interviewer's nightmare. Show more

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John Huston

Duration: 35 minutes

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

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by actor and director John Huston, with interviews from the archive and classic clips. Show more

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Albert Finney

Duration: 32 minutes

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

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by award-winning actor Albert Finney, with archive interviews and classic clips. Narrated by Sylvia Syms. Show more

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Kenneth More

Duration: 30 minutes

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

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Bafta-winning actor Kenneth More. Narrated by Sylvia Syms. Show more

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Richard Harris

Duration: 33 minutes

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

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Richard Harris, with interviews from the archive and classic clips. Narrated by Sylvia Syms. Show more

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Jack Lemmon

Duration: 38 minutes

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

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