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The Best Episodes of Talking Pictures

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A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 1 - Bette Davis
    9.4/10(65 votes)

    #1 - Bette Davis

    S1:E1

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend Bette Davis, capturing the milestones and highlights of her life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Talking Pictures Season 3 Episode 4 - Joan Collins
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Joan Collins

    S3:E4

    A look back at legendary television appearances by Joan Collins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 3 - David Niven
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #3 - David Niven

    S1:E3

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the Ocsar-winning actor David Niven, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 18 - Alfred Hitchcock
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Alfred Hitchcock

    S1:E18

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by iconic Hollywood director Alfred Hitchcock, reflecting on the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 12 - Alec Guinness
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Alec Guinness

    S1:E12

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Alec Guinness, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Talking Pictures Season 2 Episode 31 - Epics
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Epics

    S2:E31

    Sylvia Syms looks through the BBC archive to discover what makes an epic. The programme looks at the history of epics, which featured lavish budgets and huge sets, from the Ten Commandments and Ben Hur through to Titanic and Gladiator. Including interviews from some of the biggest stars in the world, who starred in some of the biggest films in the world.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 7 - Dirk Bogarde
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Dirk Bogarde

    S1:E7

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend Dirk Bogarde, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 23 - Laurence Olivier
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #8 - Laurence Olivier

    S1:E23

    Sylvia Syms looks back on the life of Laurence Olivier, perhaps Britain's greatest actor, using rare material from the BBC archives to tell the story of his extraordinarily distinguished career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 8 - James Stewart
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - James Stewart

    S1:E8

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar-winning actor James Stewart, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 11 - Ingrid Bergman
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Ingrid Bergman

    S1:E11

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Ingrid Bergman, capturing the milestones and highlights of her life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 16 - Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #11 - Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers

    S1:E16

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by legendary Hollywood double act Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, capturing the milestones and highlights of their lives and careers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Talking Pictures Season 6 Episode 3 - The Godfather Trilogy
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #12 - The Godfather Trilogy

    S6:E3

    Celia Imrie explores the story behind Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed Godfather series, featuring insights from cast members Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, James Caan, Robert Duvall and Coppola himself.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 4 - Gene Kelly
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Gene Kelly

    S1:E4

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the legendary Hollywood actor and dancer Gene Kelly, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 17 - Richard Burton
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Richard Burton

    S1:E17

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar nominated Hollywood icon Richard Burton, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 33 - Michael Caine
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Michael Caine

    S1:E33

    A look at the life of acting legend Michael Caine, using rarely seen television interviews and classic archive clips to tell the story of one Britain's most successful actors. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Talking Pictures Season 3 Episode 6 - Agatha Christie
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Agatha Christie

    S3:E6

    As Kenneth Branagh prepares to unveil the latest version of Death on the Nile, Celia Imrie looks at how Agatha Christie's murder mysteries have been treated by film-makers over the years.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 6 - Tony Curtis
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Tony Curtis

    S1:E6

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Tony Curtis, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 19 - Shirley Maclaine
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Shirley Maclaine

    S1:E19

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by one of Hollywood's most outspoken stars, Shirley Maclaine, with interviews and clips capturing the milestones and highlights of her Oscar-winning career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 31 - Maggie Smith
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Maggie Smith

    S1:E31

    Sylvia Syms narrates a look at the life of one of Britain's best and best-loved actresses, with classic archive footage of her appearances on the BBC demonstrating that when it comes to movie stardom, there really is nothing like a dame.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Talking Pictures Season 2 Episode 28 - Jane Fonda
    7.3/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Jane Fonda

    S2:E28

    As double-Oscar winner Jane Fonda approaches her 80th birthday, a look back at the life of one of Hollywood's most successful and controversial actresses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Talking Pictures Season 2 Episode 30 - Barry Norman
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #21 - Barry Norman

    S2:E30

    Rory Bremner explores the BBC archives for an affectionate look back at the career of Barry Norman, who hosted the BBC's Film Review show for 26 years.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 5 - John Wayne
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #22 - John Wayne

    S1:E5

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend John Wayne, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 13 - Gregory Peck
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Gregory Peck

    S1:E13

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Gregory Peck, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 34 - Sean Connery
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    #24 - Sean Connery

    S1:E34

    A look at the life of Sean Connery, using rarely seen television interviews and classic archive clips to tell the story of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Talking Pictures Season 2 Episode 5 - Noel Coward
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #25 - Noel Coward

    S2:E5

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by award-winning actor Noel Coward, with interviews from the archive and classic clips capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bette Davis" is the best rated episode of "Talking Pictures". It scored 9.4/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/5/2013. This episode scored 1.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Joan Collins".