Blowing The Bloody Doors Off By Michael Caine

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The Blitz

20181224

Hollywood legend and British national treasure Sir Michael Caine shares stories from screen and stage alongside some of the lessons and skills that life has taught him.

The actor has starred in a huge range of films: from the classic British movies Alfie, Zulu and The Italian Job to the Hollywood blockbusting Dark Knight trilogy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Hannah and Her Sisters and Cider House Rules.

In this opening episode, he gets some advice from John Wayne and also looks back on his time as an evacuee and later as a soldier on National Service.

Written and read by Michael Caine.

Abridged in five parts by Jill Waters and Isobel Creed

Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in the movies and shares some lessons for actors.

Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.

Auditions

20181225

20181226 (R4)

Sir Michael Caine recalls how, after years of struggling to get by, his luck began to change.

The Hollywood legend and British national treasure shares some stories along with some of the lessons that life has taught him in his remarkable acting career.

Written and read by Michael Caine.

Abridged by Jill Waters and Isobel Creed

Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

Michael Caine draws some lessons in life from his time as a struggling actor.

Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.

Success

20181226

20181227 (R4)

Sir Michael Caine examines how even disasters on a film set can offer an opportunity to learn.

He also recalls being sacked by Joan Littlewood.

The Hollywood legend and British national treasure shares some stories along with some of the lessons that life has taught him in his remarkable acting career.

Written and read by Michael Caine.

Abridged by Jill Waters and Isobel Creed

Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

Michael Caine recalls how persistence and determination can lead to success.

Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.

Alfie

20181227

20181228 (R4)

Sir Michael Caine recalls his first publicity tour in America - and also summarises some of the skills an actor needs to achieve enduring success.

The Hollywood legend and British national treasure shares some stories along with some of the lessons that life has taught him in his remarkable acting career.

Written and read by Michael Caine

Abridged by Jill Waters and Isobel Creed

Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

With the release of Alfie in the US, Michael Caine's career moved up a notch.

Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.

Starstruck

20181228

20181229 (R4)

Hollywood legend and British national treasure, Sir Michael Caine reflects on how fame can affect the behaviour of those in the limelight.

He looks back on some star struck encounters and ahead to his continuing role as a grandad...

Written and read by Michael Caine.

Abridged by Jill Waters and Isobel Creed

Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018.

Michael Caine concludes his reflections on life as a movie star and how to remain grounded

Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
01	The Blitz	20181224		Hollywood legend and British national treasure Sir Michael Caine shares stories from screen and stage alongside some of the lessons and skills that life has taught him. The actor has starred in a huge range of films: from the classic British movies Alfie, Zulu and The Italian Job to the Hollywood blockbusting Dark Knight trilogy, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Hannah and Her Sisters and Cider House Rules. In this opening episode, he gets some advice from John Wayne and also looks back on his time as an evacuee and later as a soldier on National Service. Written and read by Michael Caine. Abridged in five parts by Jill Waters and Isobel Creed Producer: Jill Waters A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in the movies and shares some lessons for actors. Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.
02	Auditions	20181225	20181226 (R4)	Sir Michael Caine recalls how, after years of struggling to get by, his luck began to change. The Hollywood legend and British national treasure shares some stories along with some of the lessons that life has taught him in his remarkable acting career. Written and read by Michael Caine. Abridged by Jill Waters and Isobel Creed Producer: Jill Waters A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Michael Caine draws some lessons in life from his time as a struggling actor. Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.
03	Success	20181226	20181227 (R4)	Sir Michael Caine examines how even disasters on a film set can offer an opportunity to learn. He also recalls being sacked by Joan Littlewood. The Hollywood legend and British national treasure shares some stories along with some of the lessons that life has taught him in his remarkable acting career. Written and read by Michael Caine. Abridged by Jill Waters and Isobel Creed Producer: Jill Waters A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Michael Caine recalls how persistence and determination can lead to success. Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.
04	Alfie	20181227	20181228 (R4)	Sir Michael Caine recalls his first publicity tour in America - and also summarises some of the skills an actor needs to achieve enduring success. The Hollywood legend and British national treasure shares some stories along with some of the lessons that life has taught him in his remarkable acting career. Written and read by Michael Caine Abridged by Jill Waters and Isobel Creed Producer: Jill Waters A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. With the release of Alfie in the US, Michael Caine's career moved up a notch. Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.
05	Starstruck	20181228	20181229 (R4)	Hollywood legend and British national treasure, Sir Michael Caine reflects on how fame can affect the behaviour of those in the limelight. He looks back on some star struck encounters and ahead to his continuing role as a grandad... Written and read by Michael Caine. Abridged by Jill Waters and Isobel Creed Producer: Jill Waters A Waters Company production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in December 2018. Michael Caine concludes his reflections on life as a movie star and how to remain grounded Sir Michael Caine reads his memoir of a life in TV, theatre and the movies.