Big Monsters

In this episode we look at the amazing career of Bert Gordon. Mr Big.

Before They Were Famous

In this show we discover early films from some well known stars.

Interview David Arnold

David Arnold, famous for his James Bond soundtracks, reveals to us his favourite films and film music.

Ugo Tognazzi

In this show we look at some of the films starring Ugo Tognazzi, the great Italian comic actor.

The Fondas

This episode looks at the work of three generations of the Fonda family.

Cool Cat Coburn

In this episode we discuss the career of 'cool cat' James Coburn.

Who Was Belinda Lee?

This show looks at the turbulent life and career of Belinda Lee, a green-eyed beauty from Devon.

Sex, Lies And Soderbergh

This episode looks at the developing style of director Steven Soderbergh.

The Con

This episode features some of the best films involving a confidence trick.

Solo

In this show we look at some compelling films featuring a single actor’s performance.

Early Deneuve

In this show we look at the outstanding early work of French actress Catherine Deneuve.

Anti-War Films

This episode looks at some outstanding anti-war films.

No Escape

This episode looks at some films set on aeroplanes.

Never Mind The Godfather

In this episode we look at some of Robert De Niro's lesser known great roles.

Dynamic Duos

This episode looks at some famous screen pairings.

The Crazy World Of Cronenberg

This show describes the singular world of David Cronenberg.

Monroe Magic

In this episode we focus on Marilyn Monroe's film career.

Recent Westerns

In this show we look at the recent revival in western films.

24 Carat Cagney

In this episode we look at some of James Cagney's best roles.

Venice In Film

This show looks at the use of Venice as a location in films.

Plague Films

In this episode we look at films based upon pandemics and the after effects.

Who Killed Mimsy

This episode looks at the work of actress Mimsy Farmer, an underrated ingénue.

Rising Sun Cinema

This episode looks at some of the best cinema to emerge from Japan.

James Caan

This show looks at the career of James Caan, known for 'The Godfather', but whose work contains other gems.

Pre-Code World

This program looks at the fascinating early 1930's in Hollywood, known as the pre-code era.

Robbery In The UK

In this show we explore the rich field of UK films about bank robberies made in the '50's and '60's.

Bond Special

This episode looks into the Bond phenomenon with Pat Hughes, a bond fanatic.

Funny Ha Ha

This show looks at some comedy classics both old and new.

Ingmar Bergman

This episode traces the career of Ingmar Bergman, world renowned Swedish director.

Bernardo Bertolucci

In this show we look at the career of Bernardo Bertolucci, a modern day master of Italian cinema.

Elia Kazan

This show traces the life and career of Elia Kazan, one of the most celebrated American directors.

Non-US Noir

In this episode we look at some film noir created outside the United States.

Mitchum and More

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

Poliziottesco Extra

This episode is a second collection of 70's Italian crime films.

Kinski Klassix

This episode looks at the career of Klaus Kinski, the explosive Polish actor known for his work with Werner Herzog.

Boogie Boot Camp

This program is a collection of stories and music from some of cinema's greatest movies.

Joseph Losey

This show details the career of Joseph Losey, a director who fled the HUAC witch-hunt to find success and acclaim in Europe.

Before & After Psycho

This show looks at films influenced by the release of Hitchcock's 'Psycho' and several films that preceded it.

Spies and Detectives

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

Donald Cammell

In this program we look at the career of Donald Cammell, the director who created the '60's classic 'Performance'.

Nick Moran Interview

This program is an interview with Nick Moran, actor turned director, star of 'Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels'.

Green Onions

A collection of films with great music soundtracks.

The Man Who…

In this show we visit a choice of films whose titles begin with 'The Man Who...'

Anne Francis

This show looks at the career of Anne Francis, the underrated child model turned actress.

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.

Jim Thompson

In this episode we look at the pulp crime writer Jim Thompson, brought to the screen with varying degrees of success.

John Frankenheimer

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

The Four Sergios

This show looks at the Spaghetti Westerns made by the four 'Sergios': Leone, Martini, Corbucci and Sollima.

The Friends of Al Lettieri

This show looks at the life of actor Al Lettieri and his short but memorable career.

The Western

In this episode we visit the Western genre and the facts behind some of the classic

Ray Harryhausen

This program is an interview with Vanessa Harryhausen, daughter of Ray Harryhausen, animation colossus & Alan Friswell, his model restorer. The Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation is here - https://www.rayharryhausen.com and their Twitter Feed is here - https://www.twitter.com/ray_harryhausen

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

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.

Come Again

In this episode we look at some film sequels that defy the rule and are worth seeing.

Amnesiacs in Film

I'll never forget whatshisname- we explore the role of the amnesiac through film history.

Natalie Wood

This show follows the career of Natalie Wood, the actress who started in an ice cream commercial aged four and whose death is still shrouded in mystery.

Not Fellini

In this episode we find some lesser known classics of Italian neo-realism.

Hats Off To Corman

This program looks at the illustrious career of Roger Corman, veteran film producer, who has produced four hundred and fifteen movies and is still going strong.

Sam Fuller

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

Sci-Fi Classics

This programme recommends some classic science fiction films you may not have heard about before.

Steve Cochran

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

Morricone Special

This show is an interview with Sir Christopher Frayling talking about Ennio Morricone, the most famous film composer of all time.

Richard Conte

This program looks at the career of Richard Conte, the no-nonsense gangster actor who personifies Film Noir.

Roman Polanski

This show follows the career of Roman Polanski, the illustrious Polish film director whose life and work tell a very unique story.

George Sanders

The British actor who charmed Hollywood but became bored with life

Bette Davis

This program follows the career of actress Bette Davis, a true giant of the cinema.

Casino Heists

The chequered history of the casino heist in movies, any number can win......

Alan McGee Interview

This episode is an interview with Alan McGee, who talks about his life as portrayed in 'Creation Stories' and some of his favourite films.

Steve McQueen

An overview of the phenomenon known as Steve McQueen.

The Dardenne Brothers

This show describes the career of the Dardenne Brothers, two Belgian filmmakers at the top of their game.

Wellman Westerns

This show looks at the unusual Westerns directed by William Wellman, the WW1 flyer who became an Oscar winning film director.

Paul Cook Interview

This episode is an interview with Paul Cook, drummer of the Sex Pistols and the Professionals, and self-confessed film fan.

Early Prices

This show visits the early films of Vincent Price before his association with the horror genre.

Ernest Borgnine

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

Burt Noir

In this show we look at the film noirs Burt Lancaster made at the start of his career.

POLIZIOTTESCO

This show highlights some of the best Italian crime films from the 70's.

Fantasy In Film

In this show, we look at some outstanding films in the fantasy genre.

Peter Webber Interview

In this episode we speak with director Peter Webber and explore his fascination with Italian 'Giallo' films.

The Joan Crawford Story

This episode follows the career of Hollywood legend Joan Crawford.

70’s Forgotten Gems

In this show, we discover some films that are neglected 70's gems.

Peter Sellers

This programme looks at the comic genius of Peter Sellers and is narrated by Fred Armison.

Gloria Grahame

In this program we look at the career of Hollywood bad-girl Gloria Grahame.

Breakout!

This show looks at some of the outstanding films made concerning prison getaways.

John Cassavetes

This episode is a look at the career of John Cassavetes, who by hard work and sheer determination conquered hollywood.

Ida Lupino

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

John Sayles Interview

This program is an interview with John Sayles, maverick screenwriter, director and actor.

Trains In Film

In this show we look at some of the classic films that have been set on a train.

Lawrence Tierney

This episode traces the life of Lawrence Tierney, the original hollywood bad boy.

John Altman Interview

In this interview we talk to John Altman about his experiences in the world of film scores.

Kids in Film

This show introduces some of the outstanding performances by children in films.

Karen Black

In this episode we look at the celebrated work of Karen Black, the doyenne of independent film.

Fred Armisen Interview

In this interview Fred Armisen, creator of Portlandia and star of Saturday Night Live, shares his beginnings and favourite film music.

Nic Roeg

The story of Nic Roeg, the influential British director who set the seventies alight with 'Performance'; 'Walkabout'; 'Don't look now' & 'The Man who fell to Earth'.
Narrated by Franc Roddam

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.

John Collee Interview

This interview is with John Collee, screenwriter of 'Master And Commander' and 'Happy Feet'. He reveals a fascinating background as a doctor and novelist.

Girls’ Names

This show looks at some of the outstanding films that have been made with girl's first names as the title.

Patricia Highsmith

This episode traces the adaptations of Patricia Highsmith, one of the most filmed thriller writers of all time.

Ken Loach Interview

In this interview Ken Loach speaks of his beginnings in television and shares his inspirations and favourite movies.

Hugo Haas

In this show we look at the career of Hugo Haas, Hollywood's first true cinema auteur.

Franc Roddam Interview

This interview with Franc Roddam reveals the Quadrophenia director's favourite film music.

Greta Garbo

This show tells the fascinating story of cinema's most enigmatic female star Greta Garbo.

John Kisch Interview

In this interview John Kisch talks about the history of Black Cinema and the Separate Cinema archive.

Gambling in Film

In this episode we look at films set in the world of gambling.

Bombshells

In this episode we look at some outstanding films from movie bombshells.

Marlene Dietrich

This show looks at the magical career of Marlene Dietrich.

Lee Marvin

In this episode we look at the career of a Hollywood great, Lee Marvin.

Richard Fleischer

In this program we look at the career of Richard Fleischer, an outstanding but under-rated director.

Debbie Harry Interview

This program is an interview with Debbie Harry discussing her acting roles and favourite film music.

Michael Curtiz

This episode is about Michael Curtiz, the most prolific director in Hollywood history.

Against Type

This episode is a collection of films starring actors playing unfamiliar roles.

Lana Turner

This program traces the fascinating career of larger than life Lana Turner. Narrated by Dr John Cooper Clarke

The Definite Article

This episode is a selection of some of the outstanding films whose titles have used the definitive article, such as Aronofskys' The Wrestler and Kubricks' The Killing.

Cecil B. DeMille

We celebrate our one year anniversary with a look at Cecil B. De Mille's extraordinary career.

Brian Eno Interview

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

Tomorrows

In this episode we'll look at some of the excellent films using the word 'Tomorrow' in the title.

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider: we look at the successful career of the archetypal actor of the 1970's

Hedy Lamarr

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

Philip K Dick

In this episode we explore the film adaptations of Philip K Dick, scifi writer responsible for 'Blade Runner', and possibly the most influential writer of the 20th century.

Tuesday Weld

The subject of this episode is Tuesday Weld, the star who began supporting her family aged four and had a nervous breakdown aged nine.

Mick Southworth Interview

An interview with Mick Southworth, celebrated UK film distributor with over 30 years experience at the top of the film industry.

San Francisco in Film

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

Lucky Sevens

Many great films have been made which feature the number seven in their titles and in this program we look at a selection.

British 60’s Classics

This is a collection of classic British films from the 60's, a rich period for film-making in the UK.

Laurence Harvey

Cold, good looking & louche: this is the Lawrence Harvey story, an actor whose rise coincided with the new British cinema of the 60's

Sir David Puttnam Interview

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

Brian De Palma

The prolific career of Brian De Palma, who has been labelled a Hitchcock copyist, but deserves recognition. Still going after all these years.