Elstree: Britain's Hollywood
1989
Documentary
Two-part documentary celebrating the 75th anniversary of what was once the biggest film production centre outside Hollywood: Elstree.
Production
BBC Elstree
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 7, 1989
Last Aired
April 14, 1989
Networks
BBC Two
Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Part 1
Air date: 1989-04-07
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.
E2
Part 2
Air date: 1989-04-14
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.
Cast
David Puttnam
Self - Presenter
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