About this season
Ian Nathan explores the many layers of the world of filmmaking, discussing each episode with filmmakers, cultural commentators, historians, authors and critics; what defines these stories, how they came to be, and who were the creative forces behind them.
Episodes (6)
1. The Unique Style of Powell & Pressburger
Aired 26 October 2023 • 46 min
Explore the unique style of director Michael Powell and producer-screenwriter Emeric Pressburger, known as The Archers.
2. The Magic of Ealing Studios
Aired 2 November 2023 • 47 min
Made at the famous West London studio, this series of beloved black comedies remain just as funny and daring as the day they were made.
3. Nouveau Horror
Aired 9 November 2023 • 42 min
In the 80s, away from endless slasher movies, horror found a new lease of life, as directors broke the rules and added style to genre traditions.
4. Depiction of War
Aired 16 November 2023 • 44 min
Explore how filmmakers have depicted war, from the style they choose to ways they expand our understanding of the nature of war and humanity.
5. Comedy, Parody, Satire and Laughs
Aired 23 November 2023 • 44 min
As long as there have been performing arts, there has been comedy. But different approaches have evolved from the silent era onwards.
6. The Many Faces of Biopics
Aired 30 November 2023 • 46 min
Real-life figures from the past have proven hugely cinematic and offered great characters who have shaped history. This is a study of the biopic.