Discovering Film

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Discovering Orson Welles
Episode overview
A look at the life and career of Orson Wells, the actor, writer and director behind iconic films such as Citizen Lane and The Magnificent Ambersons.
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Discovering Laurence Olivier
Episode overview
A portrait of Laurence Olivier, the legendary English actor known for his numerous Shakespeare roles and star turns in films such as Wuthering Heights and Rebecca.
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Discovering Ernest Borgnine
Episode overview
A fascinating look at the life and career of Ernest Borgnine, the American actor who won an Academy Award for his starring role in the 1955 film Marty.
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Discovering Albert Finney
Episode overview
A closer look at Albert Finney's glittering career, from his humble beginnings in Salford, Lancashire, to becoming a multi-Oscar-nominated Hollywood star.
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Discovering Gene Hackman
Episode overview
A fascinating look at the life and career of Gene Hackman, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in The French Connection and Best Supporting Actor in Unforgiven.
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Discovering Omar Sharif
Episode overview
A portrait of Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, who rose to fame with roles in iconic films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago and Funny Girl.
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Discovering Telly Savalas
Episode overview
The life and career of Telly Savalas comes under the spotlight with a look at his many TV and film roles, including that of tough New York City detective Theo Kojak.
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Discovering Leslie Howard
Episode overview
The fascinating story of Leslie Howard, the matinee idol who starred in Gone With The Wind, who returned to England to become a Second World War hero.
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Discovering Eli Wallach
Episode overview
The intriguing life story of Eli Wallach, the versatile actor best known for his roles in the classic westerns The Magnificent Seven and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
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Discovering Richard Widmark
Episode overview
The life story of Richard Widmark, the actor whose first movie role as psychopathic killer Tommy Udo in the 1947 gangster film Kiss of Death made him a star overnight.
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Discovering Terence Stamp
Episode overview
A look at the career of Terence Stamp, including his roles as Billy Budd, Superman's nemesis General Zod and Bernadette in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
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Discovering Max von Sydow
Episode overview
A closer look at the life and career of Max von Sydow, the Swedish actor known for collaboration with director Ingmar Bergman in such films as The Seventh Seal.
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Discovering Julie Andrews
Episode overview
A wonderful look at the life and career of Julie Andrews, the Oscar-winning actress and singer famous for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.

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