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Profile of the British-born actress who went on to become one of Hollywood's most enduring stars and whose love affair with Richard Burton captured the public's imagination.

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September 2024
A portrait from 1969 of novelist Raymond Chandler, creator of the Philip Marlowe mystery thrillers, featuring dramatised excerpts from his work.
March 2024
Film that follows Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise through the making of one of their BBC shows. With producer John Ammonds and writer Eddie Braben, Eric and Ernie reveal the sheer hard work of comedy.
André Previn debunks many of the conventional myths that surround conducting, exposing the foibles, prejudices, insecurities and backstage dramas that the general public knows little of.
December 2023
An Omnibus special examining the career of composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein. Featuring interviews and footage of Bernstein's most memorable performances.
Omnibus documentary that follows the making of a classic recording as composer Leonard Bernstein conducts his celebrated musical West Side Story for the first time.
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