Ian Nathan as Self - Presenter
Episodes 12
The Unique Style of Powell & Pressburger
Explore the unique style of director Michael Powell and producer-screenwriter Emeric Pressburger, known as The Archers.
Read MoreThe Magic of Ealing Studios
Made at the famous West London studio, this series of beloved black comedies remain just as funny and daring as the day they were made.
Read MoreNouveau Horror
In the 80s, away from endless slasher movies, horror found a new lease of life, as directors broke the rules and added style to genre traditions.
Read MoreDepiction of War
Explore how filmmakers have depicted war, from the style they choose to ways they expand our understanding of the nature of war and humanity.
Read MoreComedy, Parody, Satire and Laughs
As long as there have been performing arts, there has been comedy. But different approaches have evolved from the silent era onwards.
Read MoreThe Many Faces of Biopics
Real-life figures from the past have proven hugely cinematic and offered great characters who have shaped history. This is a study of the biopic.
Read MoreHow Britain Made Alfred Great
Discover the story behind legendary director Sir Alfred Hitchcock's extraordinary British years.
Read MoreThe Golden Age of the Screen Idol
Uncover the secrets of how studios cultivated the concept of the movie star.
Read MoreThe Korda Story
Reveal the unbelievable story of three Hungarian brothers, whose unforgettable input changed the history of film forever.
Read MoreThe Secret Life of Film
Discover what it was like to be a script supervisor before video assistance or digital cameras, when a director had to know each frame inside out.
Read MoreDavid Lean in Black & White
Explore the story of David Lean, whose wonderful early films grew to define Britishness.
Read MoreThe Birth of Moguls
Take a dive into the magical history of movies, uncovering how a generation of immigrants invented Hollywood.
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