Discovering Film - Season 2

Discovering Film - Season 2

Season 2

Network
DatesAug 25, 2014 - Nov 24, 2014
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Episodes

Charlie Chaplin
Season 2Episode 160 min

Charlie Chaplin

Film critics explore the remarkable life and career of cinematic pioneer Charlie Chaplin, whose contribution to film won him a 12-minute standing ovation at the Oscars in 1972.

Aug 25, 2014
Greta Garbo
Season 2Episode 260 min

Greta Garbo

A look at the extraordinary career of the Ninotchka and Grand Hotel star. An incredibly private actress, Greta Garbo never married and retired when she was just 35.

Sep 1, 2014
Bing Crosby
Season 2Episode 360 min

Bing Crosby

Leading film critics discuss the life and career of Bing Crosby, who became an Oscar-winning movie star and best-selling singer despite a number of personal troubles.

Sep 8, 2014
Vivien Leigh
Season 2Episode 460 min

Vivien Leigh

A look at the career of Vivien Leigh, who scooped an Oscar as Scarlett O'Hara, famously married star Laurence Olivier and died of tuberculosis aged 53.

Sep 15, 2014
James Cagney
Season 2Episode 560 min

James Cagney

The story of the actor renowned for his roles in gangster films The Public Enemy and White Heat, whose battles with the Hollywood studios changed the film industry forever.

Sep 22, 2014
John Wayne
Season 2Episode 660 min

John Wayne

An intimate look at the life and career of John Wayne. Born Marion Morrison, the former football player would become one of the most iconic actors of the 20th century.

Sep 29, 2014
Charlton Heston
Season 2Episode 760 min

Charlton Heston

Leading film critics discuss the career of Charlton Heston. After humble beginnings on stage, he took Hollywood by storm with starring in Ben-Hur and Planet of the Apes.

Oct 6, 2014
Judy Garland
Season 2Episode 860 min

Judy Garland

A look at the tumultuous life and glittering 40-year career of the actress, singer and entertainer.

Oct 13, 2014
David Niven
Season 2Episode 960 min

David Niven

A portrait of Hollywood's quintessential Englishman, whose career included acclaimed roles in films Separate Tables, A Matter of Life and Death and Around the World in 80 Days.

Oct 20, 2014
Gary Cooper
Season 2Episode 1060 min

Gary Cooper

A portrait of Hollywood icon Gary Cooper, whose films include High Noon, Sergeant York and Mr Deeds Goes to Town.

Oct 27, 2014
Natalie Wood
Season 2Episode 1160 min

Natalie Wood

Portrait of icon Natalie Wood, who appeared in Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street when she was eight and went on to star in Rebel Without a Cause and West Side Story.

Nov 3, 2014
Spencer Tracy
Season 2Episode 1260 min

Spencer Tracy

Profile of the Hollywood star famous for his 25-year love affair with Katharine Hepburn. Nominated for nine Oscars, his films included Boys Town and Captains Courageous.

Nov 10, 2014
James Mason
Season 2Episode 1360 min

James Mason

Film critics discuss the career of James Mason. After achieving success in the UK, he moved to Hollywood, where he starred in films such as North By Northwest and Lolita.

Nov 17, 2014
Brigitte Bardot
Season 2Episode 1460 min

Brigitte Bardot

Documentary exploring the tumultuous life of the French screen siren and fashion icon. A symbol of the French New Wave, her films included Et Dieu Crea la Femme and Le Mepris.

Nov 24, 2014

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