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Becoming Cary Grant

imagine...2018

A revealing insight into the life of Hollywood icon Cary Grant, featuring excerpts from his unpublished autobiography and newly discovered footage shot by Grant himself.

Cary Grant was one of Hollywood's greatest leading men - suave, sophisticated and as comfortable in romantic comedies as he was in iconic Hitchcock thrillers. imagine... Becoming Cary Grant tells the unexpected story of this Hollywood icon who was not all he seemed on screen. With readings from his unpublished autobiography spoken by actor Jonathan Pryce and newly discovered footage shot by Grant himself this is a revealing and fascinating insight into this troubled legend of cinema.

1 hour, 25 minutes

Last on

Fri 13 May 202200:05
BBC Four

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Credits

PresenterAlan Yentob
ParticipantJonathan Pryce
DirectorMark Kidel
ProducerChristian Popp
ProducerNick Ware
Executive ProducerTanya Hudson
Series EditorAlan Yentob

Broadcasts

  • Tue 30 Oct 201822:45
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
  • Tue 30 Oct 201823:10
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD, Wales HD, Northern Ireland & Wales only
  • Fri 11 Jan 201902:15
    BBC Two
  • Sun 6 Oct 201914:15
    BBC Two except Scotland & Wales & BBC Scotland
  • Sat 12 Oct 201923:15
    BBC Two Wales & Wales HD only
  • Fri 13 May 202200:05
    BBC Four

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