David Puttnam's Century of Cinema - Episode 2

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').