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. How Britain Made Alfred Great
Aired 19 September 2024 • 43 min
Discover the story behind legendary director Sir Alfred Hitchcock's extraordinary British years.
2. The Golden Age of the Screen Idol
Aired 26 September 2024 • 44 min
Uncover the secrets of how studios cultivated the concept of the movie star.
3. The Korda Story
Aired 3 October 2024 • 44 min
Reveal the unbelievable story of three Hungarian brothers, whose unforgettable input changed the history of film forever.
4. The Secret Life of Film
Aired 10 October 2024 • 44 min
Discover what it was like to be a script supervisor before video assistance or digital cameras, when a director had to know each frame inside out.
5. David Lean in Black & White
Aired 17 October 2024 • 45 min
Explore the story of David Lean, whose wonderful early films grew to define Britishness.
6. The Birth of Moguls
Aired 24 October 2024 • 44 min
Take a dive into the magical history of movies, uncovering how a generation of immigrants invented Hollywood.