Discovering Film
Sky Arts
Discovering Film
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Discovering Film

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: Harrison Ford
S12 E1 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the six-decade-long career of the Hollywood superstar whose roles in Star Wars, Indiana Jones and more have made him instantly recognisable.

Discovering: Meryl Streep
S12 E2 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning actress whose portfolio of magnificent work includes starring roles in Kramer vs. Kramer and Sophie's Choice.

Discovering: Diane Keaton
S12 E3 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Diane Keaton: A look at the life and career of the late Academy Award-winning actress and star of Annie Hall, The Godfather and Marvin's Room.

Discovering: Morgan Freeman
S12 E4 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor, star of hit films such as Million Dollar Baby and The Shawshank Redemption.

Discovering: Tommy Lee Jones
S12 E5 • 42m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

A glimpse into the world of the Academy-Award winning actor and filmmaker, known for his work in The Fugitive, Men In Black, Batman Forever and more.

Discovering: Michael Douglas
S12 E6 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

Explore the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker. His work includes Wall Street, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Basic Instinct.

Discovering: Roy Scheider
S12 E7 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

A look at the life and career of the Hollywood actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom.

Discovering: Joseph Cotten
S12 E8 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A glimpse into the life of the Hollywood star, who first gained fame for his roles in Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear.

Discovering: Daniel Day Lewis
S12 E9 • 46m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the life of the three-time Academy Award-winner, whose fruitful career includes acclaimed roles in My Left Foot, Gangs of New York and There Will Be Blood.

Discovering: Robert Donat
S12 E10 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning actor, known for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps and as Mr Chipping in Goodbye, Mr Chips.

Discovering: Ronald Colman
S12 E11 • 45m • HDClosed Captioned Alt TextPG

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor and star of classic films including A Tale of Two Cities and Lost Horizon.

Discovering: Harvey Keitel
S12 E12 • 43m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text15

A glimpse into the life and career of Academy Award-nominated Harvey Keitel, who has featured in Thelma & Louise, Reservoir Dogs and Bugsy.

Discovering: Sally Field
S12 E13 • 44m • HDClosed Captioned Alt Text12

A look at the life and career of the the Academy Award-winning actor whose glittering portfolio includes Norma Rae, Places in the Heart, Mrs Doubtfire and Forrest Gump.

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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.
  • CrewLyndy Saville (Director)
  • GenreFactual, Arts
  • Seasons9
  • StudioSky Arts

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