

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.

Sep 19, 2024 - 43m
Discover the story behind legendary director Sir Alfred Hitchcock's extraordinary British years.

Sep 26, 2024 - 44m
Uncover the secrets of how studios cultivated the concept of the movie star.

Oct 3, 2024 - 44m
Reveal the unbelievable story of three Hungarian brothers, whose unforgettable input changed the history of film forever.

Oct 10, 2024 - 44m
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.

Oct 17, 2024 - 45m
Explore the story of David Lean, whose wonderful early films grew to define Britishness.

Oct 24, 2024 - 44m
Take a dive into the magical history of movies, uncovering how a generation of immigrants invented Hollywood.