Talking Pictures: Season 2, Episode 31

Epics

Sylvia Syms looks through the BBC archive to discover what makes an epic. The programme looks at the history of epics, which featured lavish budgets and huge sets, from the Ten Commandments and Ben Hur through to Titanic and Gladiator. Including interviews from some of the biggest stars in the world, who starred in some of the biggest films in the world.

Release Date: 2013-01-05
Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5
TMDb: 5.0/10
  • Country: GB, US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 45

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Kenneth More
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Omar Sharif
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Anthony Hopkins
Episode 13 - Anthony Hopkins
John Huston
Episode 14 - John Huston
Hollywood Actresses
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Great British Comedies
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Child Stars
Episode 17 - Child Stars
Sex Symbols
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War Films
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Bing Crosby
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Alan Rickman
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Debbie Reynolds
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John Hurt
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Jane Fonda
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