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Series 1

The English Patient

Paul Gambaccini examines why the book considered unfilmable, won Best Picture of 1996.

• 30 mins

Series 2

The Godfather and The Godfather Part II

Paul Gambaccini explores how The Godfather and its sequel won Best Picture Oscars.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Shakespeare in Love

How the comedy won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress.

• 30 mins

Series 2

Crash

The controversial 2006 Oscar winner, a film that explores the tensions within LA society.

• 30 mins

Series 2

West Side Story

The behind-the-scenes arguments, dubbings and overruns of the film that won 10 Oscars.

• 30 mins

Series 4

On The Waterfront

On The Waterfront; an Oscar Best Picture starring Marlon Brando - with Paul Gambaccini.

• 30 mins

Series 4

In The Heat Of The Night

Paul Gambaccini talks to veteran director Norman Jewison about "In The Heat of the Night"

• 30 mins

Series 4

Amadeus

Paul Gambaccini explores the making of Best Picture Oscar winner, Amadeus.

• 30 mins

Series 4

American Beauty

Paul Gambaccini explores the making of Best Picture Oscar winner, American Beauty.

• 30 mins

Series 3

Gigi

Paul Gambaccini discovers how Gallic charm won Gigi the Best Picture Oscar in 1959

• 30 mins

Series 3

The Deer Hunter

Paul Gambaccini tells how the film The Deer Hunter won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1978

• 30 mins

Series 3

Unforgiven

Paul Gambaccini on Clint Eastwood's Oscar winning 1992 film, Unforgiven

• 30 mins

Series 5

Mrs Miniver

Nazis and Hollywood, Dunkirk and roses - Paul Gambaccini on 1942 classic film Mrs Miniver.

• 30 mins

Series 5

Midnight Cowboy

Dustin Hoffman's 1969 post-Graduate role as a sleazy pimp stands the test of time.

• 30 mins

Series 5

Chariots of Fire

Race, class and religion to the rhythm of Vangelis. Best Picture of 1981 revisited.

• 30 mins