Programs Archive

John Frankenheimer

This episode follows the career of John Frankenheimer, the groundbreaking director who teamed up with Burt Lancaster.

John Garfield

In this episode we look at the life of John Garfield, one of the most gifted and highly regarded actors of all time, who died at the height of his career.
Narrated by Dr John Cooper Clarke

Sam Fuller

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

Steve Cochran

This episode deals with the life and times of Steve Cochran, Hollywood bad-boy of the 40’s and 50’s.

George Sanders

The British actor who charmed Hollywood but became bored with life

Steve McQueen

An overview of the phenomenon known as Steve McQueen.

Ernest Borgnine

This episode, narrated by John Cooper Clarke, traces the career of Ernest Borgnine, one of Hollywood’s most familiar character actors.

The Joan Crawford Story

This episode follows the career of Hollywood legend Joan Crawford.

Ida Lupino

In this episode we take a look at Ida Lupino, the actress who became Hollywood’s first female director.

The Marx Brothers

This show relates to the story of the most successful comedy act of all time. Harpo, Chico, Zeppo and Groucho. The four brothers called Marx.