Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made the atmospheric 1949 film noir 'The Third Man', starring Orson Welles and Joseph Cotten, an enduring and critically acclaimed classic.
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An exploration of Sir Michael Caine's career from his early days in the 1950s British theatre to gaining Hollywood fame for his contribution to cinema. The Oscar, BAFTA, and Golden Globe winner has appeared in more than 150 films.
James Dean, who died at 24, remains the ultimate icon, whose influence endures to this day. He transformed perceptions of masculinity by embracing his flaws, his doubts, his fragility and his loves, thereby forging himself into an anti-hero.
Explore how WWII shifted national literature and media power, with American tradition dominating post-war in influence and success.
Celebrating the legacy of legendary country singer and rebellious performer Johnny Cash, explored from the perspective of the Man in Black's most enduring songs.
Bill Bailey unleashes his passion for music, speaking to the next generation of young musicians and exploring just what it takes for someone to play an instrument in the UK.
A struggling actor (John Cassavetes) auditioning in London learns an old flame (Gena Rowlands) is wed to the play's backer.
Clerk Arthur Price is desperately in love with the sweet Ann, his boss's daughter, but is too shy to ask her out. By chance, he meets charming yet pushy Charlie Prince, who gives him advice on wooing Ann.
Young David can communicate with animals. While on holiday in the Caribbean, he soothes a huge turtle stranded on the sand which has been caught by local fishermen for display at the tourist hotel.
Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made the 1955 black comedy 'The Ladykillers', starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers, one of the most enduring classics made by Ealing Studios.
Explore the life and varied career of Brad Pitt, an Academy Award winner who has built his acting reputation on films like 'Se7en', 'Fight Club', 'Fury', 'World War Z', and 'Troy'.
A father seeks revenge against a road hog who caused his son's death.
The father of a boy, whose hobby involves growing mushrooms in his cellar, notices people are vanishing from the neighbourhood and starts to wonder if Martians are using funguses for an invasion.
Rex Tobin is a young thief who breaks into Mrs Grady's flat to rob her. When Tobin falls and hurts himself, Mrs Grady bandages his ankle, makes him tea, and promises to let him go if he will behave himself in future.
Two pirate archaeologists get a lot less than they bargained for when they try to steal a priceless treasure from its tomb.
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours.
Art competition in which amateur watercolour painters compete against the clock and each other to capture a scene in just four hours.
A look at the story of the creation of the Chapelle du Rosaire in the French commune of Vence, revealing how Henri Matisse was inspired by nurse Monique Bourgeois.
Alexander Armstrong and Myleene Klass present a concert of classical anthems at the Royal Albert Hall in London, with performances from Freddie De Tommaso, Hayato Sumino, and more.
Violinist André Rieu performs a selection of waltzes and light classical pieces in this concert, recorded in one of Ireland's best-loved concert venues.
Join Dutch violin sensation André Rieu as he dazzles audiences at some of the most historic venues around the world.
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