Reputations
Documentary profiles examining well-known figures from the world of entertainment
Reputations - Arthur Lowe
Biography series. Exploring the life and career of actor Arthur Lowe, who found fame as the pompous Captain Mainwaring in the classic wartime sitcom, Dad's Army.
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Reputations - Billie Holiday - Sensational Lady
Controversial celebrities of the 20th century. Archive footage and interviews with friends reveal an unseen side to the jazz singer Billie Holiday.
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Reputations - Chanel - A Private Life
Profile of fashion designer Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel, who devoted her life to becoming the symbol of chic but hid a secret past as a singer, mistress and spy.
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Reputations - Frankie Howerd
Documentary revealing the truth about Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's best-loved comedians whose personal life was full of closely-guarded secrets.
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Reputations - George VI: The Reluctant King
Documentary about the shy and retiring George VI, who reluctantly took the crown after the abdication of his brother Edward VIII in 1936.
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Reputations - Hitch: Alfred the Auteur
Two-part profile of Alfred Hitchcock. His 1950s and 60s work brought him wealth and acclaim, but his obsessions took on a new intensity.
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Reputations - Hitch: Alfred the Great
Two-part profile of Alfred Hitchcock. This first part explores the childhood influences that turned an overweight loner into the master of suspense.
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Reputations - John Wayne - the Unquiet American
The series of historical biographies presents a profile of the actor John Wayne, whose screen image was at odds with his personal beliefs.
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Reputations - Joy Adamson - Born Wild?
Documentary about naturalist and author Joy Adamson, from her birth in Vienna to her turbulent marriage, the publication of Born Free and her death in 1980.
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Reputations - Liberace: Too Much of a Good Thing Is Wonderful
The story of the rhinestone-clad pianist Liberace, who was adored by his fans, despite revelations about his bizarre personal life.
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