Series
Elstree: Britain's Hollywood
Documentary
Two-part documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of what was once the biggest film production centre outside Hollywood: Elstree.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Part 17 Apr 1989 · 30mAt its height Elstree boasted six film studios. It launched the careers of Alfred Hitchcock, Charles Laughton, Audrey Hepburn and many others. It hosted the first British sound picture and also Star Wars.
- 2Part 214 Apr 1989 · 30mToday only two of the original six studios remain. One makes films; the other television programmes, notably EastEnders. The story of Elstree's rise and decline mirrors that of the industry as a whole.
Details
- First aired
- 7 Apr 1989
- Last aired
- 14 Apr 1989
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two
- Episodes
- 2
Cast
David PuttnamSelf - Presenter
