Talking Pictures

Sep 15, 2019 · 45m

Sylvia Syms looks back through the BBC’s archives to tell the story of what is perhaps cinema’s most enduring and most visual genre.

Sep 15, 2019 · 45m

Celia Imrie explores one of the best-loved movie genres - the romantic comedy. With classic interviews from cinematic couples like Doris Day and Rock Hudson and Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks.

Apr 4, 2020 · 45m

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

May 23, 2020 · 45m

A look back at legendary television appearances by Joan Collins.

Dec 6, 2020 · 45m

Celia Imrie unwraps a selection of the very best Christmas movies ever made and looks at why films are such an important part of the festive ritual.

Dec 28, 2020 · 45m

As Kenneth Branagh prepares to unveil the latest version of Death on the Nile, Celia Imrie looks at how Agatha Christie's murder mysteries have been treated by film-makers over the years.

Jan 1, 2021 · 45m

Celia Imrie takes a look at some of the leading ladies who’ve proved time and again, year after year, that they are amongst the very best of British talent.

May 30, 2021 · 45m

Celia Imrie takes us on a journey through the BBC’s archives for an in-depth look at the continuing power and importance of war films.

Jun 12, 2021 · 45m

Celia Imrie celebrates the cinema’s marvellous musicals, venturing back through the BBC’s archives to look at film’s most joyous and arguably enduring genre.

Sep 4, 2021 · 43m

Join Celia Imrie as we go bobbing along through the beautiful, briny BBC archives for a look at the enduring movie classics that have earned the status of family favourites.