Talking Pictures - Season 2 - Eps 11: Omar Sharif
A look back at the life of the actor Omar Sharif, who died in July 2015 at the age of 83. Using archive from his interviews with the BBC and featuring contributions from director David Lean, this episode explores Sharif's dramatic entrance into the film world of the 1960s with Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, sees him considering his reputation as a playboy, and examines how his passion for cards and gambling at one point threatened to eclipse his reputation as an actor.
About Talking Pictures
Title: Talking Pictures
First Air Date: 2013-01-05
Last Air Date: 2025-08-28
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 5.8/10 (from 5 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 6
Total Episodes: 87
Network: BBC Two
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC
Synopsis
A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.
Cast
Celia Imrie
Narrator
