David Puttnam's Century Of Cinema

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Duration

60 minutes

Genre

Arts
Culture and the Media
Factual

Station

Radio 2

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Comments
01	20100119	In the closing days of 1999, British film producer David Puttnam, with broadcaster and author Brian Sibley, presented a major series for Radio 2 to mark the first one hundred years of popular film. Since its initial broadcast, some contributors have moved on to pastures new, others have left us for the great movie studio in the sky; but what they had to say is still relevant to the story of cinema. In a few weeks' time, David and Brian will be bringing the story right up to date. But for now, sit back, dim the lights and open the popcorn because our main feature is about to begin. This opening programme considers the power of stars in Hollywood, with contributions from film director Robert Wise, actress Margaret O'Brien who starred in 'Meet Me In St. Louis', silent-movie star Anita Paige and fellow stars Angela Lansbury, Carrie Fisher and Adrian Lester. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley look at the power of stars in Hollywood. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film
02	20100126	In the closing days of 1999, British film producer David Puttnam, with broadcaster and author Brian Sibley, presented a major series for Radio 2 to mark the first one hundred years of popular film. Since its initial broadcast, some contributors have moved on to pastures new, others have left us for the great movie studio in the sky; but what they had to say is still relevant to the story of cinema. In a few weeks' time, David and Brian will be bringing the story right up to date. But for now, sit back, dim the lights and open the popcorn because our main feature is about to begin. This programme considers Hollywood's great film-makers: the writers and directors, composers and producers. Contributors include Richard Curtis (writer 'Notting Hill'), Steven Spielberg, Robert Wise (director 'The Sound of Music'), Woody Allen, Frank Capra, Michael Winner and producer Charles Gordon ('Die Hard 2'). David Puttnam and Brian Sibley look at Hollywood's great film-makers. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film
03	20100202	In the closing days of 1999, British film producer David Puttnam, with broadcaster and author Brian Sibley, presented a major series for Radio 2 to mark the first one hundred years of popular film. Since its initial broadcast, some contributors have moved on to pastures new, others have left us for the great movie studio in the sky; but what they had to say is still relevant to the story of cinema. In a few weeks' time, David and Brian will be bringing the story right up to date. But for now, sit back, dim the lights and open the popcorn because our main feature is about to begin. This programme considers Hollywood's great film-factories: Paramount, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, Universal and MGM. Contributors include Angela Lansbury, Dirk Bogarde, Fred Zinneman and Leslie Bricusse. Looking at the great Hollywood film factories. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film
04	20100209	In the closing days of 1999, British film producer David Puttnam, with broadcaster and author Brian Sibley, presented a major series for Radio 2 to mark the first one hundred years of popular film. Since its initial broadcast, some contributors have moved on to pastures new, others have left us for the great movie studio in the sky; but what they had to say is still relevant to the story of cinema. In a few weeks' time, David and Brian will be bringing the story right up to date. But for now, sit back, dim the lights and open the popcorn because our main feature is about to begin. This programme considers Hollywood's favourite film genres: the western, the musical, the sci-fi epic and the war movie. Contributors include: Ken Annakin, (director 'Battle of The Bulge'), Robert Wise, (director 'The Day The Earth Stood Still'), film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, director Fred Zinneman ('High Noon') and lyricist Leslie Bricusse. Hollywood's favourite film genres: western, musical, sci-fi epic and war movie. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film
05	20100216	In the closing days of 1999, British film producer David Puttnam, with broadcaster and author Brian Sibley, presented a major series for Radio 2 to mark the first one hundred years of popular film. Since its initial broadcast, some contributors have moved on to pastures new, others have left us for the great movie studio in the sky; but what they had to say is still relevant to the story of cinema. Next week, David and Brian will be bringing the story right up to date. But for now, sit back, dim the lights and open the popcorn because our main feature is about to begin. This programme considers the British film industry. Contributors include: Sir Dirk Bogarde, Michael Winner, Michael Caine, Richard Attenborough, Richard Curtis and James Bond director Michael Apted. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley look at the British film industry. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film
06	20100223	David Puttnam and broadcaster Brian Sibley conclude their series with, appropriately enough, a sequel. As we continue to experience a new century of cinema, has anything really changed or is history is repeating itself? The movie industry is enjoying a boom just like it did in previous recessions and depressions; the same tried and tested film formulas (genres) are still working; and the industry continues to embrace technological advances and continues to flourish. This new programme brings David Puttnam's acclaimed series up-to-date with an exclusive on-set visit to Hogwarts, and contributions from the production team behind the most successful movie franchise ever: 'Harry Potter'. Plus, Robert Redford talks independent film while movie-makers Ron Clements and John Musker ('The Princess and the Frog') explain why the next century of cinema may not all be in 3D. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley look ahead to the new century of cinema. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Comments
01	20100119	In the closing days of 1999, British film producer David Puttnam, with broadcaster and author Brian Sibley, presented a major series for Radio 2 to mark the first one hundred years of popular film. Since its initial broadcast, some contributors have moved on to pastures new, others have left us for the great movie studio in the sky; but what they had to say is still relevant to the story of cinema. In a few weeks' time, David and Brian will be bringing the story right up to date. But for now, sit back, dim the lights and open the popcorn because our main feature is about to begin. This opening programme considers the power of stars in Hollywood, with contributions from film director Robert Wise, actress Margaret O'Brien who starred in 'Meet Me In St. Louis', silent-movie star Anita Paige and fellow stars Angela Lansbury, Carrie Fisher and Adrian Lester. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley look at the power of stars in Hollywood. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film
02	20100126	In the closing days of 1999, British film producer David Puttnam, with broadcaster and author Brian Sibley, presented a major series for Radio 2 to mark the first one hundred years of popular film. Since its initial broadcast, some contributors have moved on to pastures new, others have left us for the great movie studio in the sky; but what they had to say is still relevant to the story of cinema. In a few weeks' time, David and Brian will be bringing the story right up to date. But for now, sit back, dim the lights and open the popcorn because our main feature is about to begin. This programme considers Hollywood's great film-makers: the writers and directors, composers and producers. Contributors include Richard Curtis (writer 'Notting Hill'), Steven Spielberg, Robert Wise (director 'The Sound of Music'), Woody Allen, Frank Capra, Michael Winner and producer Charles Gordon ('Die Hard 2'). David Puttnam and Brian Sibley look at Hollywood's great film-makers. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film
03	20100202	In the closing days of 1999, British film producer David Puttnam, with broadcaster and author Brian Sibley, presented a major series for Radio 2 to mark the first one hundred years of popular film. Since its initial broadcast, some contributors have moved on to pastures new, others have left us for the great movie studio in the sky; but what they had to say is still relevant to the story of cinema. In a few weeks' time, David and Brian will be bringing the story right up to date. But for now, sit back, dim the lights and open the popcorn because our main feature is about to begin. This programme considers Hollywood's great film-factories: Paramount, Warner Brothers, 20th Century Fox, Universal and MGM. Contributors include Angela Lansbury, Dirk Bogarde, Fred Zinneman and Leslie Bricusse. Looking at the great Hollywood film factories. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film
04	20100209	In the closing days of 1999, British film producer David Puttnam, with broadcaster and author Brian Sibley, presented a major series for Radio 2 to mark the first one hundred years of popular film. Since its initial broadcast, some contributors have moved on to pastures new, others have left us for the great movie studio in the sky; but what they had to say is still relevant to the story of cinema. In a few weeks' time, David and Brian will be bringing the story right up to date. But for now, sit back, dim the lights and open the popcorn because our main feature is about to begin. This programme considers Hollywood's favourite film genres: the western, the musical, the sci-fi epic and the war movie. Contributors include: Ken Annakin, (director 'Battle of The Bulge'), Robert Wise, (director 'The Day The Earth Stood Still'), film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, director Fred Zinneman ('High Noon') and lyricist Leslie Bricusse. Hollywood's favourite film genres: western, musical, sci-fi epic and war movie. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film
05	20100216	In the closing days of 1999, British film producer David Puttnam, with broadcaster and author Brian Sibley, presented a major series for Radio 2 to mark the first one hundred years of popular film. Since its initial broadcast, some contributors have moved on to pastures new, others have left us for the great movie studio in the sky; but what they had to say is still relevant to the story of cinema. Next week, David and Brian will be bringing the story right up to date. But for now, sit back, dim the lights and open the popcorn because our main feature is about to begin. This programme considers the British film industry. Contributors include: Sir Dirk Bogarde, Michael Winner, Michael Caine, Richard Attenborough, Richard Curtis and James Bond director Michael Apted. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley look at the British film industry. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film
06	20100223	David Puttnam and broadcaster Brian Sibley conclude their series with, appropriately enough, a sequel. As we continue to experience a new century of cinema, has anything really changed or is history is repeating itself? The movie industry is enjoying a boom just like it did in previous recessions and depressions; the same tried and tested film formulas (genres) are still working; and the industry continues to embrace technological advances and continues to flourish. This new programme brings David Puttnam's acclaimed series up-to-date with an exclusive on-set visit to Hogwarts, and contributions from the production team behind the most successful movie franchise ever: 'Harry Potter'. Plus, Robert Redford talks independent film while movie-makers Ron Clements and John Musker ('The Princess and the Frog') explain why the next century of cinema may not all be in 3D. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley look ahead to the new century of cinema. David Puttnam and Brian Sibley chart the story of the first hundred years of popular film