Discovering Film

Épisode 1 - Discovering Marlene Dietrich

17 février 2014

A fascinating profile of the German-born American actress and singer, who made her name as a femme fatale in films such as Shanghai Express and The Blue Angel.

Épisode 2 - Discovering Grace Kelly

18 février 2014

A look at the life and career of Grace Kelly, the Hollywood star who became a princess when she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco

Épisode 3 - Discovering Lauren Bacall

19 février 2014

A look back at the glittering career of Lauren Bacall, who found fame alongside Humphrey Bogart in films To Have and Have Not, The Big Sleep, Dark Passage and Key Largo.

Épisode 4 - Discovering Deborah Kerr

20 février 2014

Although nominated six times for the Academy Award for Best Actress without winning, Deborah Kerr will always be remembered as one of Hollywood's truly great leading ladies.

Épisode 5 - Discovering Ingrid Bergman

21 février 2014

An intimate portrait of Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman, who shone in her roles as Ilsa Lund in Casablanca and as Alicia Huberman in Hitchcock thriller Notorious.

Épisode 6 - Discovering Ginger Rogers

22 février 2014

Glittering profile of the Academy Award-winning actress and famed dancing partner of Fred Astaire. Her long career included 73 films, such as Top Hat, Swing Time and Kitty Foyle.

Épisode 7 - Discovering Ava Gardner

23 février 2014

A look at the films and personal life of The Killers and On the Beach actress Ava Gardner. Gardner hit headlines in 1951 when crooner Frank Sinatra left his wife Nancy to marry her.

Épisode 8 - Discovering Cary Grant

24 février 2014

Profile of dashing Hollywood superstar Cary Grant whose films included His Girl Friday and Charade and whose five wives included actress Betsy Drake and socialite Barbara Hutton.

Épisode 9 - Discovering Robert Mitchum

25 février 2014

A look at the life and films of screen legend Robert Mitchum, who spent his youth as a vagrant and professional boxer before going on to star in Cape Fear and The Night of the Hunter.

Épisode 10 - Discovering Fred Astaire

26 février 2014

A portrait of the legendary dancer of Hollywood's golden era. A self-punishing perfectionist, Astaire achieved worldwide fame with partner Ginger Rogers.

Épisode 11 - Discovering Humphrey Bogart

27 février 2014

A look back at the glamorous life and hugely-successful career of Academy Award-winning actor and cultural icon Humphrey Bogart.

Épisode 12 - Discovering Burt Lancaster

28 février 2014

A portrait of blue-eyed Hollywood superstar Burt Lancaster. A self-taught actor, he shot to fame in The Killers before starring in From Here to Eternity and Atlantic City

Épisode 13 - Discovering Henry Fonda

1 mars 2014

Profile of Academy Award-winning actor Henry Fonda, whose long and glittering film career included roles in The Grapes of Wrath, On Golden Pond and Once Upon a Time in the West

Épisode 1 - Discovering Charlie Chaplin

25 août 2014

Film critics explore the extraordinary life and career of cinematic pioneer Charlie Chaplin, whose huge contribution to film won him a 12-minute standing ovation at the Oscars in 1972.

Épisode 2 - Discovering Greta Garbo

1 septembre 2014

A look at the extraordinary career of the Ninotchka and Grand Hotel star. An incredibly private actress, Greta Garbo never married and retired when she was just 35.

Épisode 3 - Discovering Bing Crosby

8 septembre 2014

Leading film critics discuss the life and career of Bing Crosby, who became an Oscar-winning movie star and best-selling singer despite a number of personal troubles.

Épisode 4 - Discovering Vivien Leigh

15 septembre 2014

A look at the career of Vivien Leigh, who scooped an Oscar as Scarlett O'Hara, famously married star Laurence Olivier and died of tuberculosis aged 53

Épisode 5 - Discovering James Cagney

22 septembre 2014

The story of the actor renowned for his roles in gangster films The Public Enemy and White Heat, whose battles with the Hollywood studios changed the film industry forever.

Épisode 6 - Discovering John Wayne

29 septembre 2014

An intimate look at the life and career of John Wayne. Born Marion Morrison, the former football player would become one of the most iconic actors of the 20th century.

Épisode 7 - Discovering Charlton Heston

6 octobre 2014

Leading film critics discuss the career of Charlton Heston. After humble beginnings on stage, he took Hollywood by storm with starring in Ben-Hur and Planet of the Apes.

Épisode 8 - Discovering Judy Garland

13 octobre 2014

A look at the tumultuous life and glittering 40-year career of the actress, singer and entertainer.

Épisode 9 - Discovering David Niven

20 octobre 2014

A portrait of Hollywood's quintessential Englishman, whose career included acclaimed roles in films Separate Tables, A Matter of Life and Death and Around the World in 80 Days.

Épisode 10 - Discovering Gary Cooper

27 octobre 2014

A portrait of Hollywood icon Gary Cooper, whose films include High Noon, Sergeant York and Mr Deeds Goes to Town.

Épisode 11 - Discovering Natalie Wood

3 novembre 2014

Portrait of icon Natalie Wood, who appeared in Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street when she was eight and went on to star in Rebel Without a Cause and West Side Story.

Épisode 12 - Discovering Spencer Tracy

10 novembre 2014

Profile of the Hollywood star famous for his 25-year love affair with Katharine Hepburn. Nominated for nine Oscars, his films included Boys Town and Captains Courageous.

Épisode 13 - Discovering James Mason

17 novembre 2014

Leading film critics discuss the life and career of Huddersfield-born James Mason, who graduated from Cambridge University in the early 1930s before making his name as a leading man in British cinema. He then left for America where he became one of Hollywood's biggest stars, taking lead roles in films including The Desert Fox, A Star Is Born, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Lolita, North by Northwest, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Julius Caesar, Georgy Girl, The Boys from Brazil, The Verdict and Salem's Lot.

Épisode 14 - Discovering Brigitte Bardot

24 novembre 2014

Documentary exploring the tumultuous life of the French screen siren and fashion icon. A symbol of the French New Wave, her films included Et Dieu Crea la Femme and Le Mepris.

Épisode 1 - Discovering Marilyn Monroe

4 août 2015

Film critics discuss the life and career of Golden Globe-winning actress Marilyn Monroe, who overcame a troubled childhood to become one of Hollywood's greatest icons.

Épisode 2 - Discovering Frank Sinatra

5 août 2015

An intimate profile of Frank Sinatra, tracing his rise from New Jersey high school dropout to Grammy Award-winning singer and Academy Award-winning actor.

Épisode 3 - Discovering Elizabeth Taylor

6 août 2015

A look at the life and career of Elizabeth Taylor, the violet-eyed star who was as famous for her acting ability as she was for her eight marriages and glamourous lifestyle.

Épisode 4 - Discovering Marlon Brando

7 août 2015

Film critics look back at the life and career of Marlon Brando, including his legendary performances in A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront and The Godfather.

Épisode 5 - Discovering Audrey Hepburn

10 août 2015

A fascinating look at the life and career of fashion icon, philanthropist and actress Audrey Hepburn, who starred in films Breakfast at Tiffany's and My Fair Lady

Épisode 6 - Discovering Gene Kelly

11 août 2015

Leading film critics shine a spotlight on Gene Kelly, the American dancer whose athletic style and classical ballet technique transformed the movie musical.

Épisode 7 - Discovering Rita Hayworth

12 août 2015

A fascinating look at the life and career of Rita Hayworth, the American actress best known for her pulsating charisma in films throughout the 1930s and 1940s.

Épisode 8 - Discovering Sophia Loren

13 août 2015

Intimate profile of Italian-French actress Sophia Loren. Born in Rome in 1934, she went on to win the Oscar for Best Actress in 1962 for her role in the film Two Women.

Épisode 9 - Discovering Kirk Douglas

14 août 2015

A profile of the man who helped define the Golden Age of Hollywood, earning Oscar nominations for his roles in Champion, The Bad and the Beautiful and Lust for Life.

Épisode 10 - Discovering Bette Davis

17 août 2015

Profile of American actress Bette Davis, who became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, appearing in nearly 100 films, including classics All About Eve and Dark Victory

Épisode 11 - Discovering Clark Gable

18 août 2015

Profile of Oscar-winning actor Clark Gable. Dubbed the King of Hollywood, he starred in films including It Happened One Night, Mutiny on the Bounty and Gone with the Wind

Épisode 12 - Discovering James Stewart

19 août 2015

Profile of actor Jimmy Stewart, who became known for his portrayals of decent, idealistic and naive small-town Americans in classic films such as It's a Wonderful Life

Épisode 13 - Discovering Katharine Hepburn

20 août 2015

Profile of iconic actress Katharine Hepburn, who reigned over Hollywood for 50 years and starred in films such as Little Women, The African Queen and On Golden Pond

Épisode 1 - Discovering Paul Newman

24 août 2015

A fascinating look at the life and career of actor, philanthropist and racing driver Paul Newman, who won an Oscar for his performance in the 1986 film The Color of Money.

Épisode 2 - Discovering Lana Turner

31 août 2015

The fascinating and troubling story of film actress and sex symbol Lana Turner, who got her big break in 1937 when she was spotted sipping a soda in a Hollywood cafe.

Épisode 3 - Discovering Tony Curtis

7 septembre 2015

Épisode 4 - Discovering Doris Day

14 septembre 2015

A look into the life of the late Hollywood icon Doris Day, who starred in a series of popular film musicals, including Calamity Jane (1953) and The Pajama Game (1957).

Épisode 5 - Discovering Errol Flynn

21 septembre 2015

Épisode 6 - Discovering Sidney Poitier

28 septembre 2015

Épisode 7 - Discovering Steve McQueen

5 octobre 2015

Épisode 8 - Discovering Maureen O'Hara

12 octobre 2015

Épisode 9 - Discovering Edward G Robinson

19 octobre 2015

Épisode 10 - Discovering Jack Lemmon

26 octobre 2015

Épisode 11 - Discovering Claudette Colbert

2 novembre 2015

Épisode 12 - Discovering Rock Hudson

9 novembre 2015

Épisode 13 - Discovering Groucho Marx

16 novembre 2015

Épisode 1 - Discovering Jean Harlow

21 juillet 2016

A profile of American actress Jean Harlow, who rose to fame as a sex symbol and starred in several films with Clark Gable in the 1930s before her untimely death aged 26.

Épisode 2 - Discovering Lee Marvin

28 juillet 2016

An intimate look at the life and career of Academy Award-winning actor Lee Marvin, who starred in movies including Cat Ballou, The Professionals and The Dirty Dozen.

Épisode 3 - Discovering Anthony Quinn

4 août 2016

A look at the life and career of Oscar-winning Mexican-American actor Anthony Quinn, who starred in movies such as Viva Zapata!, Lust for Life and Zorba the Greek.

Épisode 4 - Discovering Joan Crawford

11 août 2016

A fascinating look at the life and career of actress and dancer Joan Crawford, who won an Academy Award for her role in the 1945 film Mildred Pierce.

Épisode 5 - Discovering Buster Keaton

18 août 2016

An intimate profile of silent film pioneer Buster Keaton, whose stone-faced physical comedy turned him into a Hollywood superstar in the 1920s.

Épisode 6 - Discovering Olivia de Havilland

25 août 2016

Intimate profile of Olivia de Havilland. Best known as Melanie in Gone with the Wind, she won Academy Awards for her roles in To Each His Own and The Heiress.

Épisode 7 - Discovering William Holden

1 septembre 2016

A fascinating look at the life and career of William Holden, an actor who became one of Hollywood's biggest box office draws from the 1950s through to the 1970s.

Épisode 8 - Discovering Barbara Stanwyck

8 septembre 2016

A profile of Barbara Stanwyck, an actress who enjoyed a 60-year career in film and television, best known for her strong female roles in films, such as Double Indemnity.

Épisode 9 - Discovering Gregory Peck

15 septembre 2016

An eye-opening look at the life and films of American film legend Gregory Peck, the Academy Award-winning star of the 1962 drama To Kill a Mockingbird.

Épisode 10 - Discovering Claudia Cardinale

22 septembre 2016

An intriguing profile of Tunisian-born Italian film actress Claudia Cardinale, who appeared in some of the most acclaimed European films of the 1960s and 1970s.

Épisode 11 - Discovering Walter Matthau

29 septembre 2016

Film experts reflect on the life and career of Oscar-winning actor Walter Matthau, who starred in the comedies Fortune Cookie, The Odd Couple and Grumpy Old Men.

Épisode 12 - Discovering Shirley MacLaine

6 octobre 2016

A fascinating look at the life and career of Shirley MacLaine, one of Hollywood's legendary leading ladies, who starred in films including The Apartment and Sweet Charity.

Épisode 13 - Discovering Charles Bronson

13 octobre 2016

Film experts reflect on the work of Charles Bronson, who became a Hollywood star with his tough-guy, vigilante roles in films such as The Magnificent Seven and Death Wish.

Épisode 1 - Discovering Peter O'Toole

5 avril 2017

A fascinating look at the life and work of Peter O'Toole, the late stage and film actor who shot to fame by playing TE Lawrence in Lawrence of Arabia.

Épisode 2 - Discovering Joan Fontaine

12 avril 2017

An intimate portrait of Joan Fontaine, the Academy Award-winning actress who appeared in such films as Rebecca, Suspicion (1941), Jane Eyre (1944) and Othello (1952).

Épisode 3 - Discovering Richard Harris

19 avril 2017

An eye-opening look at the remarkable career of Richard Harris, exploring his roles in movies such as This Sporting Life, A Man Called Horse and the Harry Potter films.

Épisode 4 - Discovering James Coburn

26 avril 2017

A profile of James Coburn, the tough-guy actor in films that included Our Man Flint and The Magnificent Seven, who won an Academy Award in 1998 for his role in Affliction.

Épisode 5 - Discovering Dean Martin

1 mai 2017

A look at the life and career of the singer and actor, the Rat Pack star famed for his film and stage partnership with comedian Jerry Lewis.

Épisode 6 - Discovering Peter Sellers

8 mai 2017

An eye-opening profile of Peter Sellers, from his early life and work on the Goon Show to his starring role as Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther film series.

Épisode 7 - Discovering Robert Shaw

15 mai 2017

A look at the life and career of British actor Robert Shaw. Often cast in menacing roles, he is widely remembered for his performance as shark hunter Quint in Jaws.

Épisode 8 - Discovering Rex Harrison

22 mai 2017

A look at the life and career of Rex Harrison, the Oscar-winning English actor who starred as Professor Henry Higgins in the 1964 film musical My Fair Lady.

Épisode 9 - Discovering Yul Brynner

29 mai 2017

A fascinating portrait of Yul Brynner, the Academy Award-winning actor famed for his roles as King Mongkut of Siam in The King and I and a robotic gunslinger in Westworld.

Épisode 10 - Discovering Claude Rains

5 juin 2017

An eye-opening look at the life and career of four-time Academy Award nominee Claude Rains, the English actor who appeared in Casablanca and Lawrence of Arabia.

Épisode 11 - Discovering Janet Leigh

12 juin 2017

A fascinating portrait of Janet Leighs, the American actress, singer, dancer and author who is best remembered for her Golden Globe-winning performance in Psycho.

Épisode 12 - Discovering Rod Steiger

19 juin 2017

An eye-opening look at the life and career of Rod Steiger, the Academy Award-winning actor noted for his roles in On the Waterfront and In the Heat of the Night.

Épisode 13 - Discovering Gina Lollabrigida

26 juin 2017

An intimate portrait of Gina Lollobrigida, one of the highest profile European actresses of the 50s and early 60s.

Épisode 1 - Discovering Orson Welles

28 septembre 2017

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.

Épisode 2 - Discovering Laurence Olivier

5 octobre 2017

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.

Épisode 3 - Discovering Ernest Borgnine

12 octobre 2017

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.

Épisode 4 - Discovering Albert Finney

19 octobre 2017

A closer look at Albert Finney's glittering career, from his humble beginnings in Salford, Lancashire, to becoming a multi-Oscar-nominated Hollywood star.

Épisode 5 - Discovering Gene Hackman

26 octobre 2017

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.

Épisode 6 - Discovering Omar Sharif

2 novembre 2017

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.

Épisode 7 - Discovering Telly Savalas

9 novembre 2017

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.

Épisode 8 - Discovering Leslie Howard

16 novembre 2017

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.

Épisode 9 - Discovering Eli Wallach

23 novembre 2017

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.

Épisode 10 - Discovering Richard Widmark

30 novembre 2017

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.

Épisode 11 - Discovering Terence Stamp

7 décembre 2017

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

Épisode 12 - Discovering Max von Sydow

14 décembre 2017

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.

Épisode 13 - Discovering Julie Andrews

21 décembre 2017

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.

Épisode 1 - Discovering Robert Redford

7 mars 2018

A look at the life and career of Robert Redford, the actor, director and producer who has starred in movies such as The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Épisode 2 - Discovering Leslie Caron

14 mars 2018

Movie experts reflect on the life and career of Leslie Caron, who rose to fame in the 1950s in such acclaimed musicals as An American in Paris and Gigi

Épisode 3 - Discovering Alec Guinness

21 mars 2018

A fascinating look at the life and career of Alec Guinness, the Oscar-winning English actor known for his roles in Lawrence of Arabia, Dr Zhivago and Star Wars

Épisode 4 - Discovering Peter Lorre

28 mars 2018

New. Film experts look back at the prolific career of Hungarian actor Peter Lorre, who gained international stardom for his portrayal of a psychotic murderer in 1931 thriller M

Épisode 5 - Discovering Maximilian Schell

4 avril 2018

A fascinating look back at the life and career of actor Maximilian Schell, best remembered for his Oscar-winning performance in Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg

Épisode 6 - Discovering Robert Taylor

11 avril 2018

An intimate portrait of American actor Robert Taylor. One of the most popular leading men of the 30s and 40s, he starred in films such as Magnificent Obsession and Bataan.

Épisode 7 - Discovering Montgomery Clift

18 avril 2018

A look at the life and career of American actor Montgomery Clift, who starred in films such as Red River, A Place in the Sun and From Here to Eternity.

Épisode 8 - Discovering Warren Beatty

25 avril 2018

An intimate portrait of Warren Beatty, the Oscar-winning director and actor known for such films as Bonnie and Clyde, Reds and Heaven Can Wait.

Épisode 9 - Discovering Jack Palance

2 mai 2018

A fascinating look at the life and career of actor Jack Palance, best known for playing villainous roles in the 60s and for his award-winning appearance in City Slickers.

Épisode 10 - Discovering George C Scott

9 mai 2018

A look at the life and career of American actor George C Scott. Despite winning an Oscar for his portrayal of George S Patton in 1970, he refused to accept the award.

Épisode 11 - Discovering Julie Christie

16 mai 2018

An intimate profile of Julie Christie, the acclaimed British actress who has won the Academy, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild awards

Épisode 12 - Discovering Carole Lombard

23 mai 2018

A fascinating look at the life and career of actress Carole Lombard, who starred in a host of comedic films during the 1930s but died in a tragic plane accident in 1942

Épisode 13 - Discovering Robert Duvall

30 mai 2018

A portrait of actor Robert Duvall, who has starred in an array of iconic films and TV projects, including To Kill a Mockingbird, Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.

Épisode 1 - Discovering Jack Nicholson

20 septembre 2018

A fascinating look at the life and career of Jack Nicholson, the Oscar-winning actor whose film credits include Easy Rider, The Shining, A Few Good Men and The Departed.

Épisode 2 - Discovering Jane Fonda

27 septembre 2018

New. Movie experts look back at the life and career of Jane Fonda, who won Oscars for her performances in both neo-noir crime-thriller Klute and wartime drama Coming Home.

Épisode 3 - Discovering Peter Finch

4 octobre 2018

An intimate portrait of Peter Finch, the actor known for his portrayal of anchorman Howard Beale in Network, for which he received the first ever posthumous Oscar.

Épisode 4 - Discovering Gene Wilder

11 octobre 2018

A look at the life and career of Gene Wilder, the charismatic star of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.

Épisode 5 - Discovering Laurence Harvey

18 octobre 2018

A look at the life and career of Laurence Harvey, the Oscar-nominated star of the 1959 drama Room at the Top. Contains archive footage which may be considered offensive

Épisode 6 - Discovering Donald Sutherland

25 octobre 2018

A look at the life and career of Donald Sutherland, the Canadian actor whose credits include The Dirty Dozen, M*A*S*H, Pride & Prejudice and The Hunger Games.

Épisode 7 - Discovering Dirk Bogarde

1 novembre 2018

Movie experts reflect on the career of Dirk Bogarde, the great English actor known for his complex roles in the dark films Victim, Death in Venice and The Night Porter.

Épisode 8 - Discovering Charles Laughton

8 novembre 2018

A look at the life and career of Charles Laughton, the Yorkshire-born stage and film actor who starred in The Old Dark House and Mutiny on the Bounty.

Épisode 9 - Discovering Karl Malden

15 novembre 2018

An intimate profile of Karl Malden, the actor who won an Oscar for his role as Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire and was nominated for another for On the Waterfront.

Épisode 10 - Discovering Anthony Hopkins

22 novembre 2018

A look at the career of Anthony Hopkins, the Oscar-winning actor known for roles in films such as The Silence of the Lambs, The Remains of the Day and Amistad.

Épisode 11 - Discovering Faye Dunaway

29 novembre 2018

A closer look at the life and career of Faye Dunaway, the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in Bonnie and Clyde, The Thomas Crown Affair, Chinatown and Network.

Épisode 12 - Discovering Vincent Price

6 décembre 2018

A look at the life and career of Vincent Price, the suavely menacing star of numerous horror films including House of Wax and The Abominable Dr Phibes.

Épisode 13 - Discovering Judi Dench

13 décembre 2018

A look back at the career of Judi Dench, who won an Oscar for her role as Queen Elizabeth in Shakespeare in Love before going on to star as M in eight James Bond movies.

Épisode 1 - Discovering Al Pacino

4 avril 2019

A look at the life and career of screen icon Al Pacino, who shot to fame in mafia masterpiece The Godfather, before starring in Serpico, Scarface and Scent of a Woman.

Épisode 2 - Discovering Bill Murray

11 avril 2019

A look at the life and career of the American actor, the star of Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day who earned an Oscar nomination for his role in Lost in Translation.

Épisode 3 - Discovering: Clint Eastwood

18 avril 2019

From the Man with No Name to a two-time Academy Award-winning director and Hollywood legend, explore the life and career of actor, filmmaker and politician Clint Eastwood.

Épisode 4 - Discovering: Michael Caine

25 avril 2019

A look at the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning British film icon Sir Michael Caine.

Épisode 5 - Discovering Jean Simmons

2 mai 2019

A profile of the London-born actress, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Hamlet and won the Golden Globe for Best Actress for Guys and Dolls.

Épisode 6 - Discovering: Susan Sarandon

9 mai 2019

A glimpse into the life and hugely successful career of Academy Award-winning actress and activist, Susan Sarandon

Épisode 7 - Discovering Christopher Plummer

16 mai 2019

A look at the life and career of the Canadian actor, who starred in The Sound of Music and won an Oscar at the age of 82 for Beginners.

Épisode 8 - Discovering Jeff Bridges

23 mai 2019

A look at the life and career of the American actor, who starred in The Big Lebowski, Tron and True Grit and won an Oscar for his performance in Crazy Heart.

Épisode 9 - Discovering Sean Connery

30 mai 2019

A look at the life and career of the Scottish actor, who rose to fame as the original screen James Bond and won an Oscar for his role in The Untouchables.

Épisode 10 - Discovering Robin Williams

6 juin 2019

A look at the life of the late Robin Williams, the Academy Award-winning star of much-loved films such as Good Will Hunting, Jumanji and Mrs Doubtfire.

Épisode 11 - Discovering: Robert De Niro

13 juin 2019

A look at the life of legendary two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, star of The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver and Goodfellas.

Épisode 12 - Discovering Alain Delon

20 juin 2019

A profile of the French actor, who worked with directors including Luchino Visconti, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Pierre Melville, Michelangelo Antonioni and Louis Malle.

Épisode 13 - Discovering Maggie Smith

27 juin 2019

A profile of the English actress, who won Oscars for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and California Suite and starred in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter films.

Épisode 1 - Discovering Ben Kingsley

19 septembre 2019

New series. A look at the life and career of the English actor, who won an Academy Award for his role in Gandhi and also starred in Schindler's List, Sexy Beast and Iron Man 3.

Épisode 2 - Discovering Helen Mirren

26 septembre 2019

Acclaimed for her performance as Elizabeth II in The Queen, this is a glimpse into the world of the Academy Award-winning actress.

Épisode 3 - Discovering Vanessa Redgrave

3 octobre 2019

A profile of the British Academy Award-winning actress, who has starred in a host of films including Julia, Mission: Impossible and Murder on the Orient Express.

Épisode 4 - Discovering Jason Robards

17 octobre 2019

A profile of the American actor, who won Oscars for his roles in All the President's Men and Julia, and also starred in Melvin and Howard and Magnolia.

Épisode 5 - Discovering Richard Dreyfuss

24 octobre 2019

A glimpse into the life and career of the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor who starred in The Goodbye Girl, Jaws and Down and Out in Beverly Hills.

Épisode 6 - Discovering Basil Rathbone

31 octobre 2019

A profile of the English star of stage and screen, who appeared as the villainous Guy of Gisborne in The Adventures of Robin Hood and played Sherlock Holmes in 14 films.

Épisode 7 - Discovering Jon Voight

12 novembre 2019

A look at the life and career of the actor, who starred in Midnight Cowboy, Deliverance and Runaway Train and won an Academy Award for his role in 1978 film Coming Home.

Épisode 8 - Discovering Dustin Hoffman

14 novembre 2019

A look at the life and career of the actor, who starred in The Graduate, Midnight Cowboy and Tootsie and won Academy Awards for his roles in Kramer vs Kramer and Rain Man.

Épisode 9 - Discovering Julia Roberts

21 novembre 2019

A look at the life and career of the actress, who starred in Pretty Woman, The Pelican Brief, Ocean's Eleven and Notting Hill and won an Oscar for her role in Erin Brockovich.

Épisode 10 - Discovering Richard Gere

21 novembre 2019

A look at the life and career of the American actor, who starred in Days of Heaven, American Gigolo, An Officer and a Gentleman, Pretty Woman and Chicago.

Épisode 11 - Discovering Dennis Hopper

28 novembre 2019

A look at the life and career of filmmaker behind Easy Rider, his acclaimed directional debut. He also starred in Apocalypse Now, Super Mario Bros and Blue Velvet.

Épisode 12 - Discovering Sissy Spacek

5 décembre 2019

A look at the life and career of the actress, who starred in Badlands, Carrie and In the Bedroom and won an Oscar for her portrayal of Loretta Lynn in Coal Miner's Daughter.

Épisode 13 - Discovering Alan Rickman

12 décembre 2019

A look at the life and career of the English actor, who starred in Die Hard, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Love Actually, as well as the Harry Potter franchise.

Épisode 1 - Harrison Ford

24 septembre 2020

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.

Épisode 2 - Meryl Streep

1 octobre 2020

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.

Épisode 3 - Diane Keaton

8 octobre 2020

A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actress, who starred in Annie Hall, The Godfather and Marvin's Room.

Épisode 4 - Morgan Freeman

15 octobre 2020

A look at the life and career of the American actor, the star of films including Driving Miss Daisy and The Shawshank Redemption and winner of an Oscar for Million Dollar Baby.

Épisode 5 - Tommy Lee Jones

22 octobre 2020

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.

Épisode 6 - Michael Douglas

29 octobre 2020

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.

Épisode 7 - Roy Scheider

5 novembre 2020

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.

Épisode 8 - Joseph Cotton

12 novembre 2020

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.

Épisode 9 - Daniel Day-Lewis

19 novembre 2020

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.

Épisode 10 - Robert Donat

26 novembre 2020

A look at the life of the English actor. He is best remembered for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps (1935) and Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939), winning for the latter the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Épisode 11 - Ronald Colman

3 décembre 2020

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.

Épisode 12 - Harvey Keitel

10 décembre 2020

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

Épisode 13 - Sally Field

17 décembre 2020

A profile of the American actress

Épisode 1 - Tom Hanks

11 mars 2021

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.

Épisode 2 - Denzel Washington

18 mars 2021

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.

Épisode 3 - Whoopi Goldberg

25 mars 2021

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.

Épisode 4 - Jodie Foster

1 avril 2021

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.

Épisode 5 - Peter Ustinov

8 avril 2021

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

Épisode 6 - Ian McKellen

15 avril 2021

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.

Épisode 7 - Ed Harris

22 avril 2021

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.

Épisode 8 - Gary Oldman

29 avril 2021

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

Épisode 9 - Bruce Willis

6 mai 2021

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

Épisode 10 - Michelle Pfeiffer

13 mai 2021

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

Épisode 11 - Mel Gibson

20 mai 2021

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

Épisode 12 - Richard Attenborough

24 juin 2021

A look at 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.

Épisode 13 - John Hurt

1 juillet 2021

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

Épisode 1 - Tom Cruise

28 octobre 2021

The story of the life and career of the Academy Award nominated star of Jerry Maguire, Magnolia, The Mission: Impossible franchise and many more films.

Épisode 2 - Kevin Costner

4 novembre 2021

A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Dances With Wolves, The Bodyguard, Man of Steel and more.

Épisode 3 - Glenn Close

11 novembre 2021

A deep-dive into the life of the eight-time Academy Award-nominated star, whose roles include Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians and its sequel.

Épisode 4 - Tim Robbins

18 novembre 2021

A deep dive into the life and career of Academy Award-winning The Shawshank Redemption star, who has also played notable roles in The Player, Mystic River and more.

Épisode 5 - Michael Keaton

25 novembre 2021

The life and career of the American actor, whose films include Beetlejuice, Batman, Pacific Heights, Spotlight and Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).

Épisode 6 - John Malkovich

2 décembre 2021

A profile of the American actor, whose films include Empire of the Sun, Dangerous Liaisons and Con Air, and who was Oscar-nominated for Places in the Heart and In the Line of Fire.

Épisode 7 - Samuel L Jackson

9 décembre 2021

A profile of the American actor, whose films include Jurassic Park, Do the Right Thing, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Pulp Fiction, for which he received an Oscar nomination.

Épisode 8 - Nicolas Cage

6 janvier 2022

An in-depth look into the career of the versatile Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage

Épisode 9 - Jeremy Irons

13 janvier 2022

A profile of the English actor, who found fame in TV drama Brideshead Revisited before starring in films including The Mission, and Reversal of Fortune, for which he won an Oscar

Épisode 10 - Emma Thompson

20 janvier 2022

A profile of the actress and screenwriter, who won an Oscar for her role in Howards End as well as one for writing the screenplay for Sense and Sensibility

Épisode 11 - John Travolta

27 janvier 2022

An exploration of the life and career of a film superstar. From Grease to Pulp Fiction, the award-winning John Travolta is a cultural icon.

Épisode 12 - Matthew Broderick

3 février 2022

Known for standout performances in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and more, this is a look at the life of one of America's most instantly recognisable stars.

Épisode 13 - William Hurt

10 février 2022

Celebrate the career, achievements and life of the four-time Academy Award-nominated actor William Hurt.

Épisode 1 - George Clooney

15 septembre 2022

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen and television, known for his roles in Ocean's Eleven and Syriana.

Épisode 2 - Matthew McConaughey

22 septembre 2022

The story of an Academy Award-winning star whose career progressed from romantic comedies to instant classics like Dallas Buyers Club

Épisode 3 - Nicole Kidman

29 septembre 2022

The story of one of Hollywood's top Australian imports; an actress known for her roles in Moulin Rouge!, The Others and more across screen and television.

Épisode 4 - Christian Bale

6 octobre 2022

The man behind a plethora of iconic characters; from Batman to Patrick Bateman, explore the life and career of one of Hollywood's finest.

Épisode 5 - Brad Pitt

13 octobre 2022

Se7en, Fight Club, Fury, World War Z and Troy; this man is no stranger to the big screen. Get to grips with the life and career of this Academy Award winner.

Épisode 6 - Matt Damon

20 octobre 2022

Discover more about the life and career of one of Hollywood's most recognisable figures; the star of Good Will Hunting, The Martian and the Bourne franchise

Épisode 7 - Frances McDormand

27 octobre 2022

Learn about the life and career of an Academy Award-winning actress famed for her performances in Fargo and much, much more

Épisode 8 - Meg Ryan

3 novembre 2022

Learn about the life and career of Meg Ryan, an actress famed for her performances in When Harry Met Sally that led to Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations.

Épisode 9 - Angela Bassett

10 novembre 2022

Learn about the career of the gifted award-winning actress who rose to prominence through her depiction of Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It

Épisode 10 - Jeff Goldblum

17 novembre 2022

Learn about the career of the multi-talented Jurassic Park icon Jeff Goldblum - a man celebrated for his performances in The Fly, Independence Day and more.

Épisode 11 - Forest Whitaker

24 novembre 2022

Learn about the life and career of Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker, known for his performances in `The Last King of Scotland' and more.

Épisode 12 - Sigourney Weaver

1 décembre 2022

Learn about the life and career of a Golden Globe-winning actress synonymous for her portrayal of Ellen Ripley in Ridley Scott's sci-fi thriller Alien.

Épisode 13 - Hugh Grant

8 décembre 2022

Learn about the life and career of one of Britain's best-known faces, famous for performances in Love Actually, Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral.

Épisode 1 - Leonardo Dicaprio

13 septembre 2023

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Titanic, The Revenant and Inception.

Épisode 2 - Kate Winslet

20 septembre 2023

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for her roles in `Titanic', `The Holiday' and `Sense and Sensibility'.

Épisode 3 - Jamie Foxx

27 septembre 2023

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Ray, Dreamgirls, Collateral and Django Unchained.

Épisode 4 - Ryan Gosling

4 octobre 2023

Discover the life and career of Academy Award-nominated Ryan Gosling, who has staked a reputation for his range of characters and hits like 'La La Land', 'The Notebook', 'First Man', and 'Barbie'.

Épisode 5 - John Mills

11 octobre 2023

The story of the life and career of John Mills, the Academy Award winner whose career spanned several decades and was best known for his roles in 'Ryan's Daughter', 'Great Expectations', and 'Hobson's Choice'.

Épisode 6 - Michelle Yeoh

18 octobre 2023

The story of the Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh, known for her varied roles in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', 'Crazy Rich Asians', and 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'.

Épisode 7 - Kevin Bacon

25 octobre 2023

The story of the life and career of the generational silver screen star Kevin Bacon, known for his lead roles and character acting in films like 'Footloose', 'Apollo 13', 'Diner', and 'Murder in the First.'

Épisode 8 - Ralph Fiennes

1 novembre 2023

The story of the life and career of Ralph Fiennes, a generational star of the silver screen known for his roles in films like 'Schindler's List', 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', and 'The Menu'.

Épisode 9 - Octavia Spencer

8 novembre 2023

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for her roles in The Help, Fruitvale Station, Hidden Figures and Ma.

Épisode 10 - Fredric March

15 novembre 2023

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star, known for his roles in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Best Years of Our Lives and A Star is Born.

Épisode 11 - Russell Crowe

22 novembre 2023

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, Les Miserables and Robin Hood.

Épisode 12 - Julianne Moore

29 novembre 2023

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for her roles in Still Alice, Boogie Nights and The End of the Affair.

Épisode 13 - Sean Penn

6 décembre 2023

The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Milk, Mystic River, I Am Sam and Into the Wild.