David Puttnam

Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film

Sally Norris

Richard Attenborough, Candice Bergen

The life story of the film director, movie star and industry figure who furthered the cause of cinema: Lord Richard Attenborough.

Fame, Fashion and Photography: The Real Blow Up

Mary Sackville-West

Neil Pearson, Twiggy

Tells the story of the photographers who cemented the image of swinging London and who, through their pictures, irreversibly altered the face of fashion and pop.

Ennio Morricone

David Thompson

Ennio Morricone, John Boorman

From his quirky compositions for the spaghetti Westerns of Sergio Leone to his sublime musical contributions to director Roland Joffé's acclaimed 1986 drama The Mission, film composer Ennio Morricone has crafted more than 500 scores over the course of his enduring career in film. Now fans can take a look back at the life and career of one of cinema's most prolific composers through interviews with both the composer himself and many of his longtime collaborators. From his Italian efforts to his work in America, this documentary covers every aspect of Morricone's career as few have, offering insight into his childhood, his longtime association with Leone, and his ultimate disenchantment with the American studio system.

Wings on Their Heels: The Making of 'Chariots of Fire'

David Puttnam, Colin Welland

My Generation

David Batty

Michael Caine, David Bailey

The vivid and inspiring story of British film icon Michael Caine's personal journey through 1960s swinging London.

The Genius of George Boole

Stephen Mizelas

Jeremy Irons, Mark McAuley

Narrated by Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons, The Genius of George Boole assembles academics and industry leaders from across the globe to explore the life and importance of one of the world’s greatest unsung heroes.

Pontecorvo: The Dictatorship of Truth

Oliver Curtis

Marcello Gatti, John Francis Lane

Presented by the late literary critic Edward Said, this thirty-seven minute 1992 documentary reflects on director Gillo Pontecorvo's youth and politics in an attempt to understand his approach to filmmaking.

Billy Fury: The Sound of Fury

Mark Sloper, Alan Byron

Billy Fury, David Puttnam

Billy Fury became an overnight sensation in the 1950`s and The Sound of Fury album, a landmark in British Rock & Roll history. This the story of Billy Fury and how his Sound of Fury album is now seen by many as the high water-mark of British Rock and Roll. Shot entirely in HD with unique and unseen archive and photos, this music documentary highlights Fury`s contribution to popular music and the reason why Britain`s original teen idol had more Top 40 hits than the Beatles during the 1960`s. Featuring exclusive home movie footage and interviews with Lord Puttnam, Amanda Barrie, Imelda May, Vince Eager, Len Goodman, Clem Cattini, Boz Boorer, Spencer Leigh, Billy`s mum, Jean Wycherley and many more; this is a must-see for Billy Fury and music lovers alike.

Duelling Directors: Ridley Scott & Kevin Reynolds

Charles de Lauzirika

Ridley Scott, Kevin Reynolds

Directors Ridley Scott and Kevin Reynolds talk about the film The Duellists. Reynolds interviews Scott while watching the movie, and they examine some of the key visual shots that Scott created and that eventually got him recognized as one of the best visual directors of our time.

The South Bank Show: Local Hero

Nigel Wattis

Bill Forsyth, Burt Lancaster

A documentary about the making of Bill Forsyth's 1983 film "Local Hero."

Who Killed British Cinema?

Vinod Mahindru, Robin Dutta

Ben Kingsley, Ken Loach

A feature length documentary about the real state of the British film industry in relation to UK structures past, present and currently for the future. This film exposes the shocking truths about the UK Governments' will to grow an indigenous British film industry, the legacy and testament of the now closed UK Film Council (UKFC), the current British Film Institute and the new Creative England.

Enya: A Life in Music

Rob O'Connor

Enya, Nicky Ryan

The perfect oxymoron: Enya is as famous as she is withdrawn. There is no other musician in the world who has reached the heights that the Irish singer has reached without ever selling a concert – never. As Ireland’s biggest ever solo artist with over 75 million albums sold, Enya is definitely a mystery.

"I Thought Maybe I'd Get to Meet Alan Whicker": A Conversation with Bill Forsyth

David Turner

Bill Forsyth, Alistair Moffat

An interview for Scottish television of film director Bill Forsyth