Stories Behind the Screen
Go behind the scenes with legendary actors, filmmakers and industry insiders.
American Cinema Special—Talking Movies
On America's 250th anniversary, what can classic movies tell us about the country?
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The Prince, the Showgirl and Me
Documentary about a young man's experience while working on a 1956 Marilyn Monroe film.
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Psycho—Talking Pictures
Celia Imrie takes a trip in the BBC archives to tell the story of Hitchcock’s 1960 horror.
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Episode 1—Elizabeth Taylor - Rebel Superstar, Series 1
Elizabeth finds fame as a child star but discovers the dark side of Hollywood.
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Dame Judi Dench—Louis Theroux Interviews, Series 1
Louis Theroux meets Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench.
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Richard Burton: Wild Genius
The epic story of a Hollywood star whose life and talent blazed like no other.
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This Is Joan Collins
The Dynasty star narrates her rollercoaster life story.
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The Silence of the Lambs—Talking Pictures
Celia Imrie takes a trip through the BBC archives to explore the 1991 horror thriller.
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Ex-S: The Wicker Man
Documentary about cult British horror film The Wicker Man.
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Dolly Parton: Here I Am
A fascinating documentary charting the extraordinary life and music of Dolly Parton.
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Marilyn Monroe—Talking Pictures
Marilyn Monroe's story, told through interviews with friends, directors and fellow actors.
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Living the Dream—Andy Warhol's America, Series 1
How Warhol both glorified and critiqued American culture.
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John Wayne: The Unquiet American—Reputations
A profile of actor John Wayne, whose screen image was at odds with his personal beliefs.
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Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
A look at the dazzling, complex period of Liza Minnelli’s life in the 1970s.
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Personal Cinema: Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith talks to Michael Aspel about her career and success. First broadcast in 1970.
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All the World's a Screen - Shakespeare on Film—Arena
Documentary exploring the rich, global history of Shakespeare in the cinema.
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Episode 1—Reframed: Marilyn Monroe, Series 1
Norma Jeane attends an audition at 20th Century Fox.
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Screen Goddesses—Arena
Film about female movie stars such as Garbo, Dietrich, Hayworth, Crawford and Monroe.
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Leonardo DiCaprio—Movies With Ali Plumb, In Conversation
Leonardo teases his new movie One Battle After Another and looks back on his career.
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Bette Davis: The Benevolent Volcano—Arena
Documentary about Bette Davis, including an interview with the Hollywood star herself.
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Episode 1—Arena, The Peter Sellers Story
The first of three films presenting a portrait of one of the world's greatest comic actors
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The Godfather Trilogy—Talking Pictures
Celia Imrie explores the story behind Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed Godfather series.
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Bergman: A Year in the Life—Arena
Documentary that exposes a darker, less well-known side of film director Ingmar Bergman.
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The Many Lives of Richard Attenborough: Part 1—Arena
Arena special celebrating the life and career of Richard Attenborough.
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