John Sayles Interview

The veteran American director and acclaimed screenwriter-for-hire talks us through his passion for film and storytelling.

Gambling in Film

A selection of outstanding films about the highs and lows of gambling.

John Frankenheimer

He left TV to create a successful partnership with Burt Lancaster on the big screen

George Sanders

Ken Loach Interview

The UK’s most celebrated director talks about his origins, career and role models.

San Francisco in Film

Some of the films that have used the city’s unique qualities as a location.

Lana Turner

A turbulent life hid a gifted actress remembered for ‘The Postman Always Rings Twice’.

Fred Armisen Interview

Portlandia’s co-creator reveals his heroes, seeing ‘Jaws’ and Portlandia’s origins.

Sam Fuller

The facts about Fuller. The maverick director took on Hollywood and won.

Gloria Grahame

The bad girl of film noir was just as bad in real life.

Peter Webber Interview

Debuting with Girl with a Pearl Earring Peter Webber talks about his taste in film music.

Richard Conte

The career of the ultimate professional Hollywood actor.

Steve McQueen

An overview of the phenomenon known as Steve McQueen.

John Altman Interview

Celebrated composer John Altman talks about his career in the film score world and Hollywood.

The Joan Crawford Story

The fascinating life of the actress who immortalised the line “No metal hangers!”

Marlene Dietrich

The magic of Marlene Dietrich.

Franc Roddam Interview

Franc Roddam talks about making 'Quadrophenia' with the Who and his subsequent career as a director.

Michael Curtiz

The prolific genius of Michael Curtiz.

Debbie Harry Interview

The iconic Debbie Harry from Blondie talks about her film career and plays some of her favourite film music.

Hugo Haas

Unique noir producer, director, writer and actor.

Ida Lupino

The first female Hollywood director.

Steve Cochran

The fascinating story of Steve Cochran, Hollywood Hellraiser

Brian Eno Interview

Brian Eno talks about his favourite film music in this revealing & fascinating interview.

The Marx Brothers

The Marx brothers, the whole story of the 20th century comic geniuses

Sir David Puttnam Interview

Arguably, the most successful British movie producer talks of his lifelong love of cinema, his illustrious career and his inspirations.

Lee Marvin

Too bad to be a bad guy, he was 'a wind waiting for a storm'.

Ernest Borgnine

The ugliest mug in Hollywood, but a good luck charm nevertheless.

Hedy Lamarr

The most beautiful girl in Hollywood, also the inventor of bluetooth.

Fairytale Film

Take a journey to the world of Fantasy Soundtracks from The Wizard of Oz to Thumbelina.

Spies and Detectives

A collection of music from Bond, Harry Palmer & Maxwell Smart movies through the ages.

The Western

From Calamity Jane to The Magnificent Seven, the Western is the theme of this show's music.

Green Onions

Get Shorty, Trainspotting, Sexy Beast and Expresso Bongo are some of the films visited in this collection.

Boogie Boot Camp

Ennio Morricone, Issac Hayes, Gene Pitney and Glen Miller, amongst others, are featured.

Mitchum and More

This week featuring songs by : Robert Mitchum, Blondie, Shirley Bassey and Robert Wagner.