A Life on Screen

A Life on Screen

2014•1h 0m•8.0/10

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8.0/10(1)

Documentary series that celebrates the incredible careers of the best of British talent.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

December 24, 2014

Last Aired

January 7, 2018

Networks

BBC Two

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Julie Walters

Air date: 2014-12-24

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.

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