Not Fellini

In this fascinating program we discover classics of Italian cinema from the Golden Era, but not directed by the Italian famous five of: Fellini, Rossellini, Pasolini, De Sica & Visconti.

Elia Kazan

Regarded by many as the most gifted director to work in Hollywood, Elia Kazan was responsible for discovering many actors, including Marlon Brando and James Dean.

Early Prices

We take a look at how Vincent Price's career took shape, in the years before he became a horror genre superstar.

Peter Falk

Peter Falk, alias Colombo, had an interesting career in films before he became the famous detective. Here we look at his work, including his roles as a gangster.

Burt Noir

Burt Lancaster started out in film noir and in this show we look at his contributions to the genre.

Bernardo Bertolucci

The illustrious career of Bernardo Bertolucci, without doubt a genius behind the camera, the Italian director in love with America who never made a film there.

The Man Who…

We look at the stories behind some of the films that share the title beginning 'the man who...'

War Criminals in Film

Investigating the subject of war criminals in film, a subject perfect for film noir, and some of the finest examples that have been made.

Ingmar Bergman

The remarkable career of Ingmar Bergman, perhaps the finest film director the world has ever seen.

John Garfield

The story of John Garfield, the first 'method' actor to succeed in Hollywood
Narrated by Dr John Cooper Clarke

Steve McQueen

An overview of the phenomenon known as Steve McQueen.

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.