Talking Pictures - Season 2 - Eps 12: Musicals
In this episode, Talking Pictures tells the story of the Hollywood musical, using interviews with stars from the genre's golden age, as well as some of the directors and songwriters who helped create them. Among the big names remembering their experiences are Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Julie Andrews, Rex Harrison, Barbara Streisand, Liza Minelli and Judy Garland - and the films under discussion include some of the best-loved in cinema history: Singin' In the Rain, On the Town, My Fair Lady, Funny Girl and The Sound of Music.
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
