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Talking Pictures

A nostalgic journey through cinema’s greatest moments. Delve into the BBC archives for classic conversation and priceless footage that celebrates the legends of the silver screen.

Alfred Hitchcock (38 mins)

Jaws
A dive into the archives to tell the story of Steven Spielberg's 1975 thriller Jaws.
43 mins
Psycho
Celia Imrie takes a trip in the BBC archives to tell the story of Hitchcock’s 1960 horror.
38 mins
The Godfather Trilogy
Celia Imrie explores the story behind Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed Godfather series.
44 mins
The Silence of the Lambs
Celia Imrie takes a trip through the BBC archives to explore the 1991 horror thriller.
43 mins
Spartacus
Celia Imrie tells the story of the 1960 epic Spartacus, starring Kirk Douglas.
44 mins
Agatha Christie
Celia Imrie looks at how Agatha Christie's murder mysteries have been set to film.
29 mins
Great British Comedies
Sylvia Syms looks back on the great British comedy stars.
37 mins
Omar Sharif
A look back at the life of the actor Omar Sharif, who died in July 2015 at the age of 83.
29 mins
Michael Caine
A look at the life of acting legend Michael Caine.
51 mins
Alfred Hitchcock
A retrospective look at television appearances made by director Alfred Hitchcock.
38 mins