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Talking Pictures

Talking Pictures

2013Returning Series6 Seasons90 Episodes5.8TMDB
BBC FourBBC Two

A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.

Season 2 · Episode 11

Omar Sharif

Aired Aug 15, 2015at 12:30PM·45m

A look back at the life of the actor Omar Sharif, who died in July 2015 at the age of 83. Using archive from his interviews with the BBC and featuring contributions from director David Lean, this episode explores Sharif's dramatic entrance into the film world of the 1960s with Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, sees him considering his reputation as a playboy, and examines how his passion for cards and gambling at one point threatened to eclipse his reputation as an actor.

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When did Talking Pictures Season 2 Episode 11 air?

Talking Pictures Season 2 Episode 11 aired on August 15, 2015 at 12:30 PM GMT.

How long is Talking Pictures Season 2 Episode 11?

This episode runs for approximately 45 minutes.

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