Documentary telling the story behind the success of Julie Walters. Includes interviews with Victoria Wood, Celia Imrie, Rupert Grint, Alan Bleasdale, Willy Russell, Gary Lewis and Hugh Bonneville.

Julie Walters

In this documentary, Stephen Fry tells the story behind his success, after presenting the BAFTAs for more than ten years.

With an outstanding career in film and television which began with a chance meeting with comedy partner Hugh Laurie at Cambridge, he went on to create the outrageous Melchett in Blackadder and has become a firm favourite on BBC2 with the quite interesting quiz QI.

Featuring a supporting cast of friends, including interviews with Michael Sheen, Hugh Laurie and Alan Davies.

Stephen Fry

Sir Lenny Henry tells the story behind his success, after being honoured with a special award at 2016's BAFTAs. Celebrating Lenny's outstanding career in television, this one-off special delves into the archives to showcase some of his incredible work. Featuring an in-depth interview with the man himself, the special looks at everything from his big break aged 16 on New Faces through his instrumental roles in Tiswas and Comic Relief to the present day.

Including interviews from people who helped shape Lenny's glittering career, such as Richard Curtis OBE, Kim Fuller, Lord Michael Grade, Sir Trevor McDonald and Chris Tarrant.

Sir Lenny Henry

In this documentary, Michael Palin tells the story behind his success, after being honoured with a special award at the BAFTAs in 2013. With an outstanding career in television and film, this special delves into the archives to showcase some of Michael's incredible work, with an in-depth interview with the man himself.

From his early days with writing partner Terry Jones to changing the face of British comedy with Monty Python, Michael Palin has gone from strength to strength. His career encompasses award-winning drama such as Alan Bleasdale GBH, the hugely successful feature film A Fish Called Wanda and critically acclaimed travelogues, which attracted unprecedented TV audiences.

Including interviews from people who helped shape Michael's glittering career, such as John Cleese, David Jason, Connie Booth, Armando Iannucci and Clem Vallance (Producer of Travelogues).

Michael Palin

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Julie Walters

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/24/2014