Storyline
Ian Nathan explores the many layers of the world of filmmaking, discussing each episode with filmmakers, cultural commentators, historians, authors and critics; what defines these stories, how they came to be, and who were the creative forces behind them.
Episodes
Season 1
No overview available for this season.
The Unique Style of Powell & Pressburger
Oct 26, 2023
Explore the unique style of director Michael Powell and producer-screenwriter Emeric Pressburger, known as The Archers.
The Magic of Ealing Studios
Nov 02, 2023
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.
Nouveau Horror
Nov 09, 2023
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.
Depiction of War
Nov 16, 2023
Explore how filmmakers have depicted war, from the style they choose to ways they expand our understanding of the nature of war and humanity.
Comedy, Parody, Satire and Laughs
Nov 23, 2023
As long as there have been performing arts, there has been comedy. But different approaches have evolved from the silent era onwards.
The Many Faces of Biopics
Nov 30, 2023
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.
Season 2
No overview available for this season.
How Britain Made Alfred Great
Sep 19, 2024
Discover the story behind legendary director Sir Alfred Hitchcock's extraordinary British years.
The Golden Age of the Screen Idol
Sep 26, 2024
Uncover the secrets of how studios cultivated the concept of the movie star.
The Korda Story
Oct 03, 2024
Reveal the unbelievable story of three Hungarian brothers, whose unforgettable input changed the history of film forever.
The Secret Life of Film
Oct 10, 2024
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.
David Lean in Black & White
Oct 17, 2024
Explore the story of David Lean, whose wonderful early films grew to define Britishness.
The Birth of Moguls
Oct 24, 2024
Take a dive into the magical history of movies, uncovering how a generation of immigrants invented Hollywood.
Series Info
Status
Ended
Seasons
2
Episodes
12
Language
en
Networks
