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The Aviator

Oscar-winning biopic charting the life of eccentric film director Howard Hughes over a 20-year period. Breaking into the film industry in 1927, he went on to achieve box-office success, romanced some of his leading ladies and used his millions in an attempt to break the airspeed record.

2 hours, 40 minutes

Last on

Tue 30 Apr 201323:35
BBC One Scotland HD, Northern Ireland HD, Northern Ireland & Scotland only

Credits

Howard HughesLeonardo DiCaprio
DirectorMartin Scorsese
Katharine HepburnCate Blanchett
Ava GardnerKate Beckinsale
Noah DietrichJohn C Reilly
Juan TrippeAlec Baldwin
Ralph Owen BrewsterAlan Alda
Professor FitzIan Holm
Errol FlynnJude Law
Faith DomergueKelli Garner
Jack FryeDanny Huston
Johnny MeyerAdam Scott
Roland SweetWillem Dafoe
ProducerGraham King

Broadcasts

  • Sun 20 Apr 200820:00
    BBC Two except East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 10 Apr 201017:20
    BBC Two England, Northern Ireland & Wales only
  • Fri 18 Mar 201119:50
    BBC Three
  • Sun 10 Mar 201321:00
    BBC Four
  • Tue 30 Apr 201323:05
    BBC One except Northern Ireland & Scotland
  • Tue 30 Apr 201323:35
    BBC One Scotland HD, Northern Ireland HD, Northern Ireland & Scotland only