Discovering Film
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Discovering Film
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Discovering Film

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Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the `golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. `Discovering Film' profiles some of these stars who became iconic face and household names during this era. Marlene Dietrich, Grace Kelly, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Humphrey Bogart and Henry Fonda are among the stars and starlets featured in the hour-long episodes, which take a detailed look at their lives and careers. The programme explains how the stars of the screen rose to fame and lasted long enough at the top to create a legacy that still endures decades later.
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Discovering: Tom Hanks
S13 E1 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A glimpse into the life and career of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood star, known for his excellent work in films such as Forrest Gump and The Green Mile.

Discovering: Denzel Washington
S13 E2 • 46m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Glory, Training Day, Malcolm X and many more acclaimed films.

Discovering: Whoopi Goldberg
S13 E3 • 43m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look into the life and career of one of Hollywood's most recognisable stars, known for her work in The Colour Purple, Sister Act, Glory and more.

Discovering: Jodie Foster
S13 E4 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

From a child model to an Academy Award nominated performance in Taxi Driver, this is the story of Jodie Foster's life and breakthrough to Hollywood.

Discovering: Peter Ustinov
S13 E5 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Spartacus, Topkapi, Quo Vadis and more.

Discovering: Ian McKellen
S13 E6 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A glimpse into the life and six-decade long career of Sir Ian McKellen, star of Richard III and X-Men, who has won many awards for his vast work in film.

Discovering: Ed Harris
S13 E7 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the life and career of the Hollywood superstar, whose notable works include acclaimed performances in Apollo 13, The Truman Show and The Hours.

Discovering: Gary Oldman
S13 E8 • 43m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the versatile and fruitful career of the superstar, which includes an Academy Award-winning performance as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour.

Discovering: Bruce Willis
S13 E9 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A glimpse into the life and career of the Die Hard star, whose other notable film works include Pulp Fiction, The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable.

Discovering: Michelle Pfeiffer
S13 E10 • 46m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

The story of the life and career of the Academy Award-nominated star of Dangerous Liaisons, The Fabulous Baker Boys and many more films.

Discovering: Mel Gibson
S13 E11 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood star and director of Braveheart. Other notable works include The Passion of the Christ.

Discovering: Richard Attenborough
S13 E12 • 46m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

The life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Richard Attenborough, known for his work in Gandhi, The Great Escape, Jurassic Park and more.

Discovering: John Hurt
S13 E13 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

From Alien and The Elephant Man to Harry Potter, this is a look at the life and hugely successful career of the British actor.

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  • About this series
  • Some of the biggest film stars in history rose to fame during the `golden age' of Hollywood, in the early and mid-20th century. `Discovering Film' profiles some of these stars who became iconic face and household names during this era. Marlene Dietrich, Grace Kelly, Ginger Rogers, Fred Astaire, Humphrey Bogart and Henry Fonda are among the stars and starlets featured in the hour-long episodes, which take a detailed look at their lives and careers. The programme explains how the stars of the screen rose to fame and lasted long enough at the top to create a legacy that still endures decades later.
  • PGHD
  • CrewLyndy Saville (Director)
  • GenreFactual, Arts
  • Seasons9
  • StudioSky Arts

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