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Season 1

  • S01E01 Discovering Marlene Dietrich

    • February 17, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating profile of the German-born American actress and singer, who made her name as a femme fatale in films such as Shanghai Express and The Blue Angel.

  • S01E02 Discovering Grace Kelly

    • February 18, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of Grace Kelly, the Hollywood star who became a princess when she married Prince Rainier III of Monaco

  • S01E03 Discovering Lauren Bacall

    • February 19, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    A look back at the glittering career of Lauren Bacall, who found fame alongside Humphrey Bogart in films To Have and Have Not, The Big Sleep, Dark Passage and Key Largo.

  • S01E04 Discovering Deborah Kerr

    • February 20, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    Although nominated six times for the Academy Award for Best Actress without winning, Deborah Kerr will always be remembered as one of Hollywood's truly great leading ladies.

  • S01E05 Discovering Ingrid Bergman

    • February 21, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    An intimate portrait of Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman, who shone in her roles as Ilsa Lund in Casablanca and as Alicia Huberman in Hitchcock thriller Notorious.

  • S01E06 Discovering Ginger Rogers

    • February 22, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    Glittering profile of the Academy Award-winning actress and famed dancing partner of Fred Astaire. Her long career included 73 films, such as Top Hat, Swing Time and Kitty Foyle.

  • S01E07 Discovering Ava Gardner

    • February 23, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the films and personal life of The Killers and On the Beach actress Ava Gardner. Gardner hit headlines in 1951 when crooner Frank Sinatra left his wife Nancy to marry her.

  • S01E08 Discovering Cary Grant

    • February 24, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    Profile of dashing Hollywood superstar Cary Grant whose films included His Girl Friday and Charade and whose five wives included actress Betsy Drake and socialite Barbara Hutton.

  • S01E09 Discovering Robert Mitchum

    • February 25, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and films of screen legend Robert Mitchum, who spent his youth as a vagrant and professional boxer before going on to star in Cape Fear and The Night of the Hunter.

  • S01E10 Discovering Fred Astaire

    • February 26, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    A portrait of the legendary dancer of Hollywood's golden era. A self-punishing perfectionist, Astaire achieved worldwide fame with partner Ginger Rogers.

  • S01E11 Discovering Humphrey Bogart

    • February 27, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    A look back at the glamorous life and hugely-successful career of Academy Award-winning actor and cultural icon Humphrey Bogart.

  • S01E12 Discovering Burt Lancaster

    • February 28, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    A portrait of blue-eyed Hollywood superstar Burt Lancaster. A self-taught actor, he shot to fame in The Killers before starring in From Here to Eternity and Atlantic City

  • S01E13 Discovering Henry Fonda

    • March 1, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    Profile of Academy Award-winning actor Henry Fonda, whose long and glittering film career included roles in The Grapes of Wrath, On Golden Pond and Once Upon a Time in the West

Season 2

  • S02E01 Discovering Charlie Chaplin

    • August 25, 2014
    • Sky Arts

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

  • S02E02 Discovering Greta Garbo

    • September 1, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S02E03 Discovering Bing Crosby

    • September 8, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S02E04 Discovering Vivien Leigh

    • September 15, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    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

  • S02E05 Discovering James Cagney

    • September 22, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S02E06 Discovering John Wayne

    • September 29, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S02E07 Discovering Charlton Heston

    • October 6, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S02E08 Discovering Judy Garland

    • October 13, 2014
    • Sky Arts

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

  • S02E09 Discovering David Niven

    • October 20, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S02E10 Discovering Gary Cooper

    • October 27, 2014
    • Sky Arts

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

  • S02E11 Discovering Natalie Wood

    • November 3, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S02E12 Discovering Spencer Tracy

    • November 10, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    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.

  • S02E13 Discovering James Mason

    • November 17, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    Leading film critics discuss the life and career of Huddersfield-born James Mason, who graduated from Cambridge University in the early 1930s before making his name as a leading man in British cinema. He then left for America where he became one of Hollywood's biggest stars, taking lead roles in films including The Desert Fox, A Star Is Born, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Lolita, North by Northwest, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Julius Caesar, Georgy Girl, The Boys from Brazil, The Verdict and Salem's Lot.

  • S02E14 Discovering Brigitte Bardot

    • November 24, 2014
    • Sky Arts

    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.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Discovering Marilyn Monroe

    • August 4, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Film critics discuss the life and career of Golden Globe-winning actress Marilyn Monroe, who overcame a troubled childhood to become one of Hollywood's greatest icons.

  • S03E02 Discovering Frank Sinatra

    • August 5, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    An intimate profile of Frank Sinatra, tracing his rise from New Jersey high school dropout to Grammy Award-winning singer and Academy Award-winning actor.

  • S03E03 Discovering Elizabeth Taylor

    • August 6, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of Elizabeth Taylor, the violet-eyed star who was as famous for her acting ability as she was for her eight marriages and glamourous lifestyle.

  • S03E04 Discovering Marlon Brando

    • August 7, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Film critics look back at the life and career of Marlon Brando, including his legendary performances in A Streetcar Named Desire, On the Waterfront and The Godfather.

  • S03E05 Discovering Audrey Hepburn

    • August 10, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and career of fashion icon, philanthropist and actress Audrey Hepburn, who starred in films Breakfast at Tiffany's and My Fair Lady

  • S03E06 Discovering Gene Kelly

    • August 11, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Leading film critics shine a spotlight on Gene Kelly, the American dancer whose athletic style and classical ballet technique transformed the movie musical.

  • S03E07 Discovering Rita Hayworth

    • August 12, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and career of Rita Hayworth, the American actress best known for her pulsating charisma in films throughout the 1930s and 1940s.

  • S03E08 Discovering Sophia Loren

    • August 13, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Intimate profile of Italian-French actress Sophia Loren. Born in Rome in 1934, she went on to win the Oscar for Best Actress in 1962 for her role in the film Two Women.

  • S03E09 Discovering Kirk Douglas

    • August 14, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the man who helped define the Golden Age of Hollywood, earning Oscar nominations for his roles in Champion, The Bad and the Beautiful and Lust for Life.

  • S03E10 Discovering Bette Davis

    • August 17, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Profile of American actress Bette Davis, who became one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, appearing in nearly 100 films, including classics All About Eve and Dark Victory

  • S03E11 Discovering Clark Gable

    • August 18, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Profile of Oscar-winning actor Clark Gable. Dubbed the King of Hollywood, he starred in films including It Happened One Night, Mutiny on the Bounty and Gone with the Wind

  • S03E12 Discovering James Stewart

    • August 19, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Profile of actor Jimmy Stewart, who became known for his portrayals of decent, idealistic and naive small-town Americans in classic films such as It's a Wonderful Life

  • S03E13 Discovering Katharine Hepburn

    • August 20, 2015
    • Sky Arts

    Profile of iconic actress Katharine Hepburn, who reigned over Hollywood for 50 years and starred in films such as Little Women, The African Queen and On Golden Pond

Season 4

Season 5

  • S05E01 Discovering Jean Harlow

    • July 21, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of American actress Jean Harlow, who rose to fame as a sex symbol and starred in several films with Clark Gable in the 1930s before her untimely death aged 26.

  • S05E02 Discovering Lee Marvin

    • July 28, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    An intimate look at the life and career of Academy Award-winning actor Lee Marvin, who starred in movies including Cat Ballou, The Professionals and The Dirty Dozen.

  • S05E03 Discovering Anthony Quinn

    • August 4, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of Oscar-winning Mexican-American actor Anthony Quinn, who starred in movies such as Viva Zapata!, Lust for Life and Zorba the Greek.

  • S05E04 Discovering Joan Crawford

    • August 11, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and career of actress and dancer Joan Crawford, who won an Academy Award for her role in the 1945 film Mildred Pierce.

  • S05E05 Discovering Buster Keaton

    • August 18, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    An intimate profile of silent film pioneer Buster Keaton, whose stone-faced physical comedy turned him into a Hollywood superstar in the 1920s.

  • S05E06 Discovering Olivia de Havilland

    • August 25, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    Intimate profile of Olivia de Havilland. Best known as Melanie in Gone with the Wind, she won Academy Awards for her roles in To Each His Own and The Heiress.

  • S05E07 Discovering William Holden

    • September 1, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and career of William Holden, an actor who became one of Hollywood's biggest box office draws from the 1950s through to the 1970s.

  • S05E08 Discovering Barbara Stanwyck

    • September 8, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of Barbara Stanwyck, an actress who enjoyed a 60-year career in film and television, best known for her strong female roles in films, such as Double Indemnity.

  • S05E09 Discovering Gregory Peck

    • September 15, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    An eye-opening look at the life and films of American film legend Gregory Peck, the Academy Award-winning star of the 1962 drama To Kill a Mockingbird.

  • S05E10 Discovering Claudia Cardinale

    • September 22, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    An intriguing profile of Tunisian-born Italian film actress Claudia Cardinale, who appeared in some of the most acclaimed European films of the 1960s and 1970s.

  • S05E11 Discovering Walter Matthau

    • September 29, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    Film experts reflect on the life and career of Oscar-winning actor Walter Matthau, who starred in the comedies Fortune Cookie, The Odd Couple and Grumpy Old Men.

  • S05E12 Discovering Shirley MacLaine

    • October 6, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and career of Shirley MacLaine, one of Hollywood's legendary leading ladies, who starred in films including The Apartment and Sweet Charity.

  • S05E13 Discovering Charles Bronson

    • October 13, 2016
    • Sky Arts

    Film experts reflect on the work of Charles Bronson, who became a Hollywood star with his tough-guy, vigilante roles in films such as The Magnificent Seven and Death Wish.

Season 6

  • S06E01 Discovering Peter O'Toole

    • April 5, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and work of Peter O'Toole, the late stage and film actor who shot to fame by playing TE Lawrence in Lawrence of Arabia.

  • S06E02 Discovering Joan Fontaine

    • April 12, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    An intimate portrait of Joan Fontaine, the Academy Award-winning actress who appeared in such films as Rebecca, Suspicion (1941), Jane Eyre (1944) and Othello (1952).

  • S06E03 Discovering Richard Harris

    • April 19, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    An eye-opening look at the remarkable career of Richard Harris, exploring his roles in movies such as This Sporting Life, A Man Called Horse and the Harry Potter films.

  • S06E04 Discovering James Coburn

    • April 26, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of James Coburn, the tough-guy actor in films that included Our Man Flint and The Magnificent Seven, who won an Academy Award in 1998 for his role in Affliction.

  • S06E05 Discovering Dean Martin

    • May 1, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the singer and actor, the Rat Pack star famed for his film and stage partnership with comedian Jerry Lewis.

  • S06E06 Discovering Peter Sellers

    • May 8, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    An eye-opening profile of Peter Sellers, from his early life and work on the Goon Show to his starring role as Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther film series.

  • S06E07 Discovering Robert Shaw

    • May 15, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of British actor Robert Shaw. Often cast in menacing roles, he is widely remembered for his performance as shark hunter Quint in Jaws.

  • S06E08 Discovering Rex Harrison

    • May 22, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of Rex Harrison, the Oscar-winning English actor who starred as Professor Henry Higgins in the 1964 film musical My Fair Lady.

  • S06E09 Discovering Yul Brynner

    • May 29, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating portrait of Yul Brynner, the Academy Award-winning actor famed for his roles as King Mongkut of Siam in The King and I and a robotic gunslinger in Westworld.

  • S06E10 Discovering Claude Rains

    • June 5, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    An eye-opening look at the life and career of four-time Academy Award nominee Claude Rains, the English actor who appeared in Casablanca and Lawrence of Arabia.

  • S06E11 Discovering Janet Leigh

    • June 12, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating portrait of Janet Leighs, the American actress, singer, dancer and author who is best remembered for her Golden Globe-winning performance in Psycho.

  • S06E12 Discovering Rod Steiger

    • June 19, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    An eye-opening look at the life and career of Rod Steiger, the Academy Award-winning actor noted for his roles in On the Waterfront and In the Heat of the Night.

  • S06E13 Discovering Gina Lollabrigida

    • June 26, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    An intimate portrait of Gina Lollobrigida, one of the highest profile European actresses of the 50s and early 60s.

Season 7

  • S07E01 Discovering Orson Welles

    • September 28, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of Orson Wells, the actor, writer and director behind iconic films such as Citizen Lane and The Magnificent Ambersons.

  • S07E02 Discovering Laurence Olivier

    • October 5, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A portrait of Laurence Olivier, the legendary English actor known for his numerous Shakespeare roles and star turns in films such as Wuthering Heights and Rebecca.

  • S07E03 Discovering Ernest Borgnine

    • October 12, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and career of Ernest Borgnine, the American actor who won an Academy Award for his starring role in the 1955 film Marty.

  • S07E04 Discovering Albert Finney

    • October 19, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A closer look at Albert Finney's glittering career, from his humble beginnings in Salford, Lancashire, to becoming a multi-Oscar-nominated Hollywood star.

  • S07E05 Discovering Gene Hackman

    • October 26, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and career of Gene Hackman, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor in The French Connection and Best Supporting Actor in Unforgiven.

  • S07E06 Discovering Omar Sharif

    • November 2, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A portrait of Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, who rose to fame with roles in iconic films such as Lawrence of Arabia, Doctor Zhivago and Funny Girl.

  • S07E07 Discovering Telly Savalas

    • November 9, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    The life and career of Telly Savalas comes under the spotlight with a look at his many TV and film roles, including that of tough New York City detective Theo Kojak.

  • S07E08 Discovering Leslie Howard

    • November 16, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    The fascinating story of Leslie Howard, the matinee idol who starred in Gone With The Wind, who returned to England to become a Second World War hero.

  • S07E09 Discovering Eli Wallach

    • November 23, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    The intriguing life story of Eli Wallach, the versatile actor best known for his roles in the classic westerns The Magnificent Seven and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

  • S07E10 Discovering Richard Widmark

    • November 30, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    The life story of Richard Widmark, the actor whose first movie role as psychopathic killer Tommy Udo in the 1947 gangster film Kiss of Death made him a star overnight.

  • S07E11 Discovering Terence Stamp

    • December 7, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the career of Terence Stamp, including his roles as Billy Budd, Superman's nemesis General Zod and Bernadette in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

  • S07E12 Discovering Max von Sydow

    • December 14, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A closer look at the life and career of Max von Sydow, the Swedish actor known for collaboration with director Ingmar Bergman in such films as The Seventh Seal.

  • S07E13 Discovering Julie Andrews

    • December 21, 2017
    • Sky Arts

    A wonderful look at the life and career of Julie Andrews, the Oscar-winning actress and singer famous for her roles in Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music.

Season 8

  • S08E01 Discovering Robert Redford

    • March 7, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of Robert Redford, the actor, director and producer who has starred in movies such as The Sting and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

  • S08E02 Discovering Leslie Caron

    • March 14, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    Movie experts reflect on the life and career of Leslie Caron, who rose to fame in the 1950s in such acclaimed musicals as An American in Paris and Gigi

  • S08E03 Discovering Alec Guinness

    • March 21, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and career of Alec Guinness, the Oscar-winning English actor known for his roles in Lawrence of Arabia, Dr Zhivago and Star Wars

  • S08E04 Discovering Peter Lorre

    • March 28, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    New. Film experts look back at the prolific career of Hungarian actor Peter Lorre, who gained international stardom for his portrayal of a psychotic murderer in 1931 thriller M

  • S08E05 Discovering Maximilian Schell

    • April 4, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look back at the life and career of actor Maximilian Schell, best remembered for his Oscar-winning performance in Stanley Kramer's Judgment at Nuremberg

  • S08E06 Discovering Robert Taylor

    • April 11, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    An intimate portrait of American actor Robert Taylor. One of the most popular leading men of the 30s and 40s, he starred in films such as Magnificent Obsession and Bataan.

  • S08E07 Discovering Montgomery Clift

    • April 18, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of American actor Montgomery Clift, who starred in films such as Red River, A Place in the Sun and From Here to Eternity.

  • S08E08 Discovering Warren Beatty

    • April 25, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    An intimate portrait of Warren Beatty, the Oscar-winning director and actor known for such films as Bonnie and Clyde, Reds and Heaven Can Wait.

  • S08E09 Discovering Jack Palance

    • May 2, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and career of actor Jack Palance, best known for playing villainous roles in the 60s and for his award-winning appearance in City Slickers.

  • S08E10 Discovering George C Scott

    • May 9, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of American actor George C Scott. Despite winning an Oscar for his portrayal of George S Patton in 1970, he refused to accept the award.

  • S08E11 Discovering Julie Christie

    • May 16, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    An intimate profile of Julie Christie, the acclaimed British actress who has won the Academy, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild awards

  • S08E12 Discovering Carole Lombard

    • May 23, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and career of actress Carole Lombard, who starred in a host of comedic films during the 1930s but died in a tragic plane accident in 1942

  • S08E13 Discovering Robert Duvall

    • May 30, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A portrait of actor Robert Duvall, who has starred in an array of iconic films and TV projects, including To Kill a Mockingbird, Apocalypse Now and The Godfather.

Season 9

  • S09E01 Discovering Jack Nicholson

    • September 20, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A fascinating look at the life and career of Jack Nicholson, the Oscar-winning actor whose film credits include Easy Rider, The Shining, A Few Good Men and The Departed.

  • S09E02 Discovering Jane Fonda

    • September 27, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    New. Movie experts look back at the life and career of Jane Fonda, who won Oscars for her performances in both neo-noir crime-thriller Klute and wartime drama Coming Home.

  • S09E03 Discovering Peter Finch

    • October 4, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    An intimate portrait of Peter Finch, the actor known for his portrayal of anchorman Howard Beale in Network, for which he received the first ever posthumous Oscar.

  • S09E04 Discovering Gene Wilder

    • October 11, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of Gene Wilder, the charismatic star of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein.

  • S09E05 Discovering Laurence Harvey

    • October 18, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of Laurence Harvey, the Oscar-nominated star of the 1959 drama Room at the Top. Contains archive footage which may be considered offensive

  • S09E06 Discovering Donald Sutherland

    • October 25, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of Donald Sutherland, the Canadian actor whose credits include The Dirty Dozen, M*A*S*H, Pride & Prejudice and The Hunger Games.

  • S09E07 Discovering Dirk Bogarde

    • November 1, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    Movie experts reflect on the career of Dirk Bogarde, the great English actor known for his complex roles in the dark films Victim, Death in Venice and The Night Porter.

  • S09E08 Discovering Charles Laughton

    • November 8, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of Charles Laughton, the Yorkshire-born stage and film actor who starred in The Old Dark House and Mutiny on the Bounty.

  • S09E09 Discovering Karl Malden

    • November 15, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    An intimate profile of Karl Malden, the actor who won an Oscar for his role as Mitch in A Streetcar Named Desire and was nominated for another for On the Waterfront.

  • S09E10 Discovering Anthony Hopkins

    • November 22, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the career of Anthony Hopkins, the Oscar-winning actor known for roles in films such as The Silence of the Lambs, The Remains of the Day and Amistad.

  • S09E11 Discovering Faye Dunaway

    • November 29, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A closer look at the life and career of Faye Dunaway, the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in Bonnie and Clyde, The Thomas Crown Affair, Chinatown and Network.

  • S09E12 Discovering Vincent Price

    • December 6, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of Vincent Price, the suavely menacing star of numerous horror films including House of Wax and The Abominable Dr Phibes.

  • S09E13 Discovering Judi Dench

    • December 13, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    A look back at the career of Judi Dench, who won an Oscar for her role as Queen Elizabeth in Shakespeare in Love before going on to star as M in eight James Bond movies.

Season 10

  • S10E01 Discovering Al Pacino

    • April 4, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of screen icon Al Pacino, who shot to fame in mafia masterpiece The Godfather, before starring in Serpico, Scarface and Scent of a Woman.

  • S10E02 Discovering Bill Murray

    • April 11, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the American actor, the star of Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day who earned an Oscar nomination for his role in Lost in Translation.

  • S10E03 Discovering: Clint Eastwood

    • April 18, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    From the Man with No Name to a two-time Academy Award-winning director and Hollywood legend, explore the life and career of actor, filmmaker and politician Clint Eastwood.

  • S10E04 Discovering: Michael Caine

    • April 25, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning British film icon Sir Michael Caine.

  • S10E05 Discovering Jean Simmons

    • May 2, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the London-born actress, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Hamlet and won the Golden Globe for Best Actress for Guys and Dolls.

  • S10E06 Discovering: Susan Sarandon

    • May 9, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A glimpse into the life and hugely successful career of Academy Award-winning actress and activist, Susan Sarandon

  • S10E07 Discovering Christopher Plummer

    • May 16, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the Canadian actor, who starred in The Sound of Music and won an Oscar at the age of 82 for Beginners.

  • S10E08 Discovering Jeff Bridges

    • May 23, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the American actor, who starred in The Big Lebowski, Tron and True Grit and won an Oscar for his performance in Crazy Heart.

  • S10E09 Discovering Sean Connery

    • May 30, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the Scottish actor, who rose to fame as the original screen James Bond and won an Oscar for his role in The Untouchables.

  • S10E10 Discovering Robin Williams

    • June 6, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life of the late Robin Williams, the Academy Award-winning star of much-loved films such as Good Will Hunting, Jumanji and Mrs Doubtfire.

  • S10E11 Discovering: Robert De Niro

    • June 13, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life of legendary two-time Academy Award winner Robert De Niro, star of The Godfather Part II, Taxi Driver and Goodfellas.

  • S10E12 Discovering Alain Delon

    • June 20, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the French actor, who worked with directors including Luchino Visconti, Jean-Luc Godard, Jean-Pierre Melville, Michelangelo Antonioni and Louis Malle.

  • S10E13 Discovering Maggie Smith

    • June 27, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the English actress, who won Oscars for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and California Suite and starred in Downton Abbey and the Harry Potter films.

Season 11

  • S11E01 Discovering Ben Kingsley

    • September 19, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    New series. A look at the life and career of the English actor, who won an Academy Award for his role in Gandhi and also starred in Schindler's List, Sexy Beast and Iron Man 3.

  • S11E02 Discovering Helen Mirren

    • September 26, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    Acclaimed for her performance as Elizabeth II in The Queen, this is a glimpse into the world of the Academy Award-winning actress.

  • S11E03 Discovering Vanessa Redgrave

    • October 3, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the British Academy Award-winning actress, who has starred in a host of films including Julia, Mission: Impossible and Murder on the Orient Express.

  • S11E04 Discovering Jason Robards

    • October 17, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the American actor, who won Oscars for his roles in All the President's Men and Julia, and also starred in Melvin and Howard and Magnolia.

  • S11E05 Discovering Richard Dreyfuss

    • October 24, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A glimpse into the life and career of the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor who starred in The Goodbye Girl, Jaws and Down and Out in Beverly Hills.

  • S11E06 Discovering Basil Rathbone

    • October 31, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the English star of stage and screen, who appeared as the villainous Guy of Gisborne in The Adventures of Robin Hood and played Sherlock Holmes in 14 films.

  • S11E07 Discovering Jon Voight

    • November 12, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the actor, who starred in Midnight Cowboy, Deliverance and Runaway Train and won an Academy Award for his role in 1978 film Coming Home.

  • S11E08 Discovering Dustin Hoffman

    • November 14, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the actor, who starred in The Graduate, Midnight Cowboy and Tootsie and won Academy Awards for his roles in Kramer vs Kramer and Rain Man.

  • S11E09 Discovering Julia Roberts

    • November 21, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the actress, who starred in Pretty Woman, The Pelican Brief, Ocean's Eleven and Notting Hill and won an Oscar for her role in Erin Brockovich.

  • S11E10 Discovering Richard Gere

    • November 21, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the American actor, who starred in Days of Heaven, American Gigolo, An Officer and a Gentleman, Pretty Woman and Chicago.

  • S11E11 Discovering Dennis Hopper

    • November 28, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of filmmaker behind Easy Rider, his acclaimed directional debut. He also starred in Apocalypse Now, Super Mario Bros and Blue Velvet.

  • S11E12 Discovering Sissy Spacek

    • December 5, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the actress, who starred in Badlands, Carrie and In the Bedroom and won an Oscar for her portrayal of Loretta Lynn in Coal Miner's Daughter.

  • S11E13 Discovering Alan Rickman

    • December 12, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the English actor, who starred in Die Hard, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Love Actually, as well as the Harry Potter franchise.

Season 12

  • S12E01 Harrison Ford

    • September 24, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the six-decade-long career of the Hollywood superstar whose roles in Star Wars, Indiana Jones and more have made him instantly recognisable.

  • S12E02 Meryl Streep

    • October 1, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life of the Academy Award-winning actress whose portfolio of magnificent work includes starring roles in Kramer vs. Kramer and Sophie's Choice.

  • S12E03 Diane Keaton

    • October 8, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actress, who starred in Annie Hall, The Godfather and Marvin's Room.

  • S12E04 Morgan Freeman

    • October 15, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the American actor, the star of films including Driving Miss Daisy and The Shawshank Redemption and winner of an Oscar for Million Dollar Baby.

  • S12E05 Tommy Lee Jones

    • October 22, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A glimpse into the world of the Academy-Award winning actor and filmmaker, known for his work in The Fugitive, Men In Black, Batman Forever and more.

  • S12E06 Michael Douglas

    • October 29, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    Explore the life and career of the two-time Academy-Award winning actor and filmmaker. His work includes Wall Street, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Basic Instinct.

  • S12E07 Roy Scheider

    • November 5, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the Hollywood actor, whose roles in Jaws, All That Jazz and The French Connection catapulted him to stardom.

  • S12E08 Joseph Cotton

    • November 12, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A glimpse into the life of the Hollywood star, who first gained fame for his roles in Citizen Kane, The Magnificent Ambersons and Journey into Fear.

  • S12E09 Daniel Day-Lewis

    • November 19, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life of the three-time Academy Award-winner, whose fruitful career includes acclaimed roles in My Left Foot, Gangs of New York and There Will Be Blood.

  • S12E10 Robert Donat

    • November 26, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life of the English actor. He is best remembered for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps (1935) and Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939), winning for the latter the Academy Award for Best Actor.

  • S12E11 Ronald Colman

    • December 3, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor and star of classic films including A Tale of Two Cities and Lost Horizon.

  • S12E12 Harvey Keitel

    • December 10, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A glimpse into the life and career of Academy Award-nominated actor Harvey Keitel, who has featured in Thelma & Louise, Reservoir Dogs and Bugsy.

  • S12E13 Sally Field

    • December 17, 2020
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the American actress

Season 13

  • S13E01 Tom Hanks

    • March 11, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A glimpse into the life and career of the Academy Award winning Hollywood star, known for his excellent work in films such as Forrest Gump and The Green Mile.

  • S13E02 Denzel Washington

    • March 18, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award winning star of Glory, Training Day, Malcolm X and many more acclaimed films.

  • S13E03 Whoopi Goldberg

    • March 25, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A look into the life and career of one of Hollywood's most recognisable stars, known for her work in The Colour Purple, Sister Act, Glory and more.

  • S13E04 Jodie Foster

    • April 1, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    From a child model to an Academy Award nominated performance in Taxi Driver, this is the story of Jodie Foster's life and breakthrough to Hollywood.

  • S13E05 Peter Ustinov

    • April 8, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of `Spartacus', `Topkapi', and `Quo Vadis'.

  • S13E06 Ian McKellen

    • April 15, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A glimpse into the life and six-decade long career of Sir Ian McKellen, star of Richard III and X-Men, who has won many awards for his vast work in film.

  • S13E07 Ed Harris

    • April 22, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the Hollywood superstar, whose notable works include acclaimed performances in Apollo 13, The Truman Show and The Hours.

  • S13E08 Gary Oldman

    • April 29, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the versatile and fruitful career of the superstar, which includes an Academy Award-winning performance as Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour.

  • S13E09 Bruce Willis

    • May 6, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A glimpse into the life and career of the `Die Hard' star, Bruce Willis, whose other notable film works include `Pulp Fiction', `The Sixth Sense' and `Unbreakable'.

  • S13E10 Michelle Pfeiffer

    • May 13, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of the Academy Award nominated star of Dangerous Liaisons, The Fabulous Baker Boys and many more films.

  • S13E11 Mel Gibson

    • May 20, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning Hollywood star and director of `Braveheart', Mel Gibson. Other notable works include `The Passion of the Christ'.

  • S13E12 Richard Attenborough

    • June 24, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Richard Attenborough, known for his work in `Gandhi', `The Great Escape', `Jurassic Park' and more.

  • S13E13 John Hurt

    • July 1, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    From Alien and The Elephant Man to Harry Potter, this is a look at the life and hugely successful career of the British actor.

Season 14

  • S14E01 Tom Cruise

    • October 28, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of the Academy Award nominated star of Jerry Maguire, Magnolia, The Mission: Impossible franchise and many more films.

  • S14E02 Kevin Costner

    • November 4, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A look at the life and career of the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Dances With Wolves, The Bodyguard, Man of Steel and more.

  • S14E03 Glenn Close

    • November 11, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A deep-dive into the life of the eight-time Academy Award-nominated star, whose roles include Cruella de Vil in 101 Dalmatians and its sequel.

  • S14E04 Tim Robbins

    • November 18, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A deep dive into the life and career of Academy Award-winning The Shawshank Redemption star, who has also played notable roles in The Player, Mystic River and more.

  • S14E05 Michael Keaton

    • November 25, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    The life and career of the American actor, whose films include Beetlejuice, Batman, Pacific Heights, Spotlight and Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).

  • S14E06 John Malkovich

    • December 2, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the American actor, whose films include Empire of the Sun, Dangerous Liaisons and Con Air, and who was Oscar-nominated for Places in the Heart and In the Line of Fire.

  • S14E07 Samuel L Jackson

    • December 9, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the American actor, whose films include Jurassic Park, Do the Right Thing, Die Hard with a Vengeance, and Pulp Fiction, for which he received an Oscar nomination.

  • S14E08 Nicolas Cage

    • January 6, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    An in-depth look into the career of the versatile Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage

  • S14E09 Jeremy Irons

    • January 13, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the English actor, who found fame in TV drama Brideshead Revisited before starring in films including The Mission, and Reversal of Fortune, for which he won an Oscar

  • S14E10 Emma Thompson

    • January 20, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    A profile of the actress and screenwriter, who won an Oscar for her role in Howards End as well as one for writing the screenplay for Sense and Sensibility

  • S14E11 John Travolta

    • January 27, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    An exploration of the life and career of a film superstar. From Grease to Pulp Fiction, the award-winning John Travolta is a cultural icon.

  • S14E12 Matthew Broderick

    • February 3, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Known for standout performances in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and more, this is a look at the life of one of America's most instantly recognisable stars.

  • S14E13 William Hurt

    • February 10, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Celebrate the career, achievements and life of the four-time Academy Award-nominated actor William Hurt.

Season 15

  • S15E01 George Clooney

    • September 15, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen and television, known for his roles in Ocean's Eleven and Syriana.

  • S15E02 Matthew McConaughey

    • September 22, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    The story of an Academy Award-winning star whose career progressed from romantic comedies to instant classics like Dallas Buyers Club

  • S15E03 Nicole Kidman

    • September 29, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    The story of one of Hollywood's top Australian imports; an actress known for her roles in Moulin Rouge!, The Others and more across screen and television.

  • S15E04 Christian Bale

    • October 6, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    The man behind a plethora of iconic characters; from Batman to Patrick Bateman, explore the life and career of one of Hollywood's finest.

  • S15E05 Brad Pitt

    • October 13, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Se7en, Fight Club, Fury, World War Z and Troy; this man is no stranger to the big screen. Get to grips with the life and career of this Academy Award winner.

  • S15E06 Matt Damon

    • October 20, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Discover more about the life and career of one of Hollywood's most recognisable figures; the star of Good Will Hunting, The Martian and the Bourne franchise

  • S15E07 Frances McDormand

    • October 27, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Learn about the life and career of an Academy Award-winning actress famed for her performances in Fargo and much, much more

  • S15E08 Meg Ryan

    • November 3, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Learn about the life and career of Meg Ryan, an actress famed for her performances in When Harry Met Sally that led to Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations.

  • S15E09 Angela Bassett

    • November 10, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Learn about the career of the gifted award-winning actress who rose to prominence through her depiction of Tina Turner in What's Love Got to Do with It

  • S15E10 Jeff Goldblum

    • November 17, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Learn about the career of the multi-talented Jurassic Park icon Jeff Goldblum - a man celebrated for his performances in The Fly, Independence Day and more.

  • S15E11 Forest Whitaker

    • November 24, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Learn about the life and career of Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker, known for his performances in `The Last King of Scotland' and more.

  • S15E12 Sigourney Weaver

    • December 1, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Learn about the life and career of a Golden Globe-winning actress synonymous for her portrayal of Ellen Ripley in Ridley Scott's sci-fi thriller Alien.

  • S15E13 Hugh Grant

    • December 8, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Learn about the life and career of one of Britain's best-known faces, famous for performances in Love Actually, Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral.

Season 16

  • S16E01 Leonardo Dicaprio

    • September 13, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Titanic, The Revenant and Inception.

  • S16E02 Kate Winslet

    • September 20, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for her roles in `Titanic', `The Holiday' and `Sense and Sensibility'.

  • S16E03 Jamie Foxx

    • September 27, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Ray, Dreamgirls, Collateral and Django Unchained.

  • S16E04 Ryan Gosling

    • October 4, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    Discover the life and career of Academy Award-nominated Ryan Gosling, who has staked a reputation for his range of characters and hits like 'La La Land', 'The Notebook', 'First Man', and 'Barbie'.

  • S16E05 John Mills

    • October 11, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of John Mills, the Academy Award winner whose career spanned several decades and was best known for his roles in 'Ryan's Daughter', 'Great Expectations', and 'Hobson's Choice'.

  • S16E06 Michelle Yeoh

    • October 18, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the Academy Award-winning actress Michelle Yeoh, known for her varied roles in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once', 'Crazy Rich Asians', and 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'.

  • S16E07 Kevin Bacon

    • October 25, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of the generational silver screen star Kevin Bacon, known for his lead roles and character acting in films like 'Footloose', 'Apollo 13', 'Diner', and 'Murder in the First.'

  • S16E08 Ralph Fiennes

    • November 1, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of Ralph Fiennes, a generational star of the silver screen known for his roles in films like 'Schindler's List', 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', and 'The Menu'.

  • S16E09 Octavia Spencer

    • November 8, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for her roles in The Help, Fruitvale Station, Hidden Figures and Ma.

  • S16E10 Fredric March

    • November 15, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star, known for his roles in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, The Best Years of Our Lives and A Star is Born.

  • S16E11 Russell Crowe

    • November 22, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind, Les Miserables and Robin Hood.

  • S16E12 Julianne Moore

    • November 29, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for her roles in Still Alice, Boogie Nights and The End of the Affair.

  • S16E13 Sean Penn

    • December 6, 2023
    • Sky Arts

    The story of the life and career of an Academy Award-winning star of the silver screen, known for his roles in Milk, Mystic River, I Am Sam and Into the Wild.

Additional Specials

  • SPECIAL 0x2 Discovering Horror Films

    • October 31, 2019
    • Sky Arts

    Authors and film critics including Bonnie Greer and Ian Nathan come together to dissect their favourite horror movies, including Frankenstein and the Exorcist.

  • SPECIAL 0x3 Discovering Sci-Fi on Film

    • June 23, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    Critics Ian Nathan, Neil Norman and Stephen Armstrong count down and discuss their top 25 sci-fi films from the past 100 years.

  • SPECIAL 0x4 Discovering Westerns on Film

    • June 24, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    Film critics Ian Nathan, Neil Norman and Stephen Armstrong examine the origins and evolution of the movie genre, from the early days of silent cinema to the present.

  • SPECIAL 0x5 Discovering Christmas Films

    • December 16, 2018
    • Sky Arts

    Get your mulled wine and knitted blanket ready as Ian Nathan, Bonnie Greer, Derek Malcolm, Neil Norman and Stephen Armstrong of the Discovering Film team meet to select their favourite Christmas movies of all time.

  • SPECIAL 0x6 Discovering Romance on Film

    • June 30, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    Film critics discuss their favourite romance movies of all time.

  • SPECIAL 0x7 Discovering Dance on Film

    • July 2, 2021
    • Sky Arts

    Celebrate extraordinary choreographed moments in this countdown of the 25 most memorable dances in cinema history.

  • SPECIAL 0x8 Royalty on Film

    • February 6, 2022
    • Sky Arts

    Royalty on film