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A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.

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Upcoming Releases

Channel	Episode	Time
BBC Four Upcoming Release	Talking Pictures Celia Imrie tells the story behind one of the most groundbreaking and influential films of the sixties, 1967's Bonnie and Clyde, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.	Your Time Thu 19 Feb · 20:30 UK Thu 19 Feb · 20:30

Channel

BBC Four

Upcoming Release

Episode

Talking Pictures

Celia Imrie tells the story behind one of the most groundbreaking and influential films of the sixties, 1967's Bonnie and Clyde, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.

Time

Your Time

Thu 19 Feb · 20:30

Repeats

Channel	Episode	Time
BBC Four Repeat	Talking Pictures Celia Imrie tells the story behind one of the most groundbreaking and influential films of the sixties, 1967's Bonnie and Clyde, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.	Your Time Fri 20 Feb · 02:05 UK Fri 20 Feb · 02:05

Channel

BBC Four

Repeat

Episode

Talking Pictures

Celia Imrie tells the story behind one of the most groundbreaking and influential films of the sixties, 1967's Bonnie and Clyde, starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.

Time

Your Time

Fri 20 Feb · 02:05

Available for Streaming

Episodes The Godfather Trilogy

The Godfather Trilogy

Celia Imrie explores the story behind Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed Godfather series, featuring insights from cast members Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, James Caan, Robert Duvall and Coppola himself.

Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 28 Aug 2025

Availability: Available for 9 months (until 28 Aug 2026)

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Episodes The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs

Celia Imrie takes a trip through the BBC archives on a forensic examination of one of cinema’s most frightening franchises, The Silence of the Lambs.

Duration: 43 mins First broadcast: 9:35pm 21 Aug 2025

Availability: Available for 9 months (until 21 Aug 2026)

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Episodes Spartacus

Spartacus

Celia Imrie tells the story of the 1960 epic Spartacus, starring Kirk Douglas, revealing how the film, which was then the most expensive of all time, made it onto the big screen.

Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 7:30pm 5 Jun 2025

Availability: Available for 6 months (until 05 Jun 2026)

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Episodes Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

A look back at the life of Oscar-winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins, featuring interviews conducted with the BBC over the course of his career.

Duration: 43 mins First broadcast: 1:30pm 31 Aug 2015

Availability: Available for 21 days (until 07 Dec 2025)

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Episodes Noel Coward

Noel Coward

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by award-winning actor and playwright Noel Coward, with archive interviews and classic clips.

Duration: 31 mins First broadcast: 7 Mar 2015

Availability: Available for 26 days (until 11 Dec 2025)

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Episodes Richard Burton

Richard Burton

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar nominated Hollywood icon Richard Burton, capturing the highlights of his life and career.

Duration: 42 mins First broadcast: 12:45pm 2 Nov 2013

Availability: Available for 28 days (until 14 Dec 2025)

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Episodes John Wayne

John Wayne

A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend John Wayne, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 1:30pm 16 Feb 2013

Availability: Available until Tue 4:37pm (until 18 Nov 2025)

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Episodes John Mills

John Mills

A look back at television appearances made over the years by the Oscar-winning actor Sir John Mills, capturing the milestones of his life and career.

Duration: 35 mins First broadcast: 12:30pm 12 Jan 2013

Availability: Available for 28 days (until 13 Dec 2025)

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Talking Pictures FAQs

When is Talking Pictures next on?

The next broadcast of Talking Pictures airs at Thu 19 Feb · 20:30(UK: Thu 19 Feb · 20:30) on BBC Four.

Which channel is Talking Pictures next on?

Talking Pictures returns on BBC Four next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Talking Pictures be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

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