David Puttnam
Elstree: Britain's Hollywood (1989)
Miniseries
Two-part documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of what was once the biggest film production centre outside Hollywood: Elstree.
Released April 6, 1989
Episode 42 min
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Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.filmmaking
Production Companies: BBC Elstree
Network: BBC Two
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Part 1
At 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.
April 7, 1989, midnight
S1E2 - Part 2
Today 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.
April 14, 1989, midnight
Network: BBC Two
Episode Runtime: 42 min.
Season Runtime: 42 min.
Released: April 6, 1989
Last Air Date: April 14, 1989, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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