S2 E1 • Discovering Charlie Chaplin

Film critics explore the extraordinary life and career of cinematic pioneer Charlie Chaplin, whose huge contribution to film won him a 12-minute standing ovation at the Oscars in 1972.

S2 E2 • Discovering Greta Garbo

A look at the extraordinary career of the Ninotchka and Grand Hotel star. An incredibly private actress, Greta Garbo never married and retired when she was just 35.

S2 E3 • Discovering Bing Crosby

Leading film critics discuss the life and career of Bing Crosby, who became an Oscar-winning movie star and best-selling singer despite a number of personal troubles.

S2 E4 • Discovering Vivien Leigh

A look at the career of Vivien Leigh, who scooped an Oscar as Scarlett O'Hara, famously married star Laurence Olivier and died of tuberculosis aged 53

S2 E5 • Discovering James Cagney

The story of the actor renowned for his roles in gangster films The Public Enemy and White Heat, whose battles with the Hollywood studios changed the film industry forever.

S2 E6 • Discovering John Wayne

An intimate look at the life and career of John Wayne. Born Marion Morrison, the former football player would become one of the most iconic actors of the 20th century.

S2 E7 • Discovering Charlton Heston

Leading film critics discuss the career of Charlton Heston. After humble beginnings on stage, he took Hollywood by storm with starring in Ben-Hur and Planet of the Apes.

S2 E8 • Discovering Judy Garland

A look at the tumultuous life and glittering 40-year career of the actress, singer and entertainer.

S2 E8 • Discovering James Mason

Film critics discuss the career of James Mason. After achieving success in the UK, he moved to Hollywood, where he starred in films such as North By Northwest and Lolita.

S2 E9 • Discovering David Niven

A portrait of Hollywood's quintessential Englishman, whose career included acclaimed roles in films Separate Tables, A Matter of Life and Death and Around the World in 80 Days.

S2 E10 • Discovering Gary Cooper

A portrait of Hollywood icon Gary Cooper, whose films include High Noon, Sergeant York and Mr Deeds Goes to Town.

S2 E11 • Discovering Natalie Wood

Portrait of icon Natalie Wood, who appeared in Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street when she was eight and went on to star in Rebel Without a Cause and West Side Story.

S2 E12 • Discovering Spencer Tracy

Profile of the Hollywood star famous for his 25-year love affair with Katharine Hepburn. Nominated for nine Oscars, his films included Boys Town and Captains Courageous.

S2 E13 • Discovering James Mason

Leading film critics discuss the life and career of Huddersfield-born James Mason, who graduated from Cambridge University in the early 1930s before making his name as a leading man in British cinema. He then left for America where he became one of Hollywood's biggest stars, taking lead roles in films including The Desert Fox, A Star Is Born, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Lolita, North by Northwest, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Julius Caesar, Georgy Girl, The Boys from Brazil, The Verdict and Salem's Lot.

S2 E14 • Discovering Brigitte Bardot

Documentary exploring the tumultuous life of the French screen siren and fashion icon. A symbol of the French New Wave, her films included Et Dieu Crea la Femme and Le Mepris.