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BBC World takes viewers through The Hollywood Years
BBC World has announced the launch of a series of programs called The Hollywood Years. Tom Brook the host of the entertainment show Talking Movies explained the channels latest program strategy
The Hollywood Years brings programmes in the tradition of BBC documentaries. Deeply analytical in nature they will go behind the scenes and brings the inside story of some of Hollywood's iconic figures.
The action commences with Lee Strasberg. He created and taught method acting. His pupils have won over 100 Academy Awards between them. They include Al Pacino Scent of A Woman and Sally Field Norma Rae.
The same day will see one of the world's most famous jazz singers Frank Sinatra being scrutinised. His hits such as My Way and Strangers in the Night have become standard classics that show no signs of fading. Viewers can see rare footage of his first recorded performances as well as concerts together with interviews of the late singers friends, colleagues.
Two documentaries are dedicated to the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock. Alfred the Auteur gives us insight into the famed director's lonely childhood. Alfred the Great shows the technique the master used in classics like The 39 Steps and Vertigo to create fright among the audience.
Quintessential western hero John Wayne will also feature. Tom Brook pointed out that his film The Sands of Ivo Jima is shown to fresh army recruits to bolster motivation.
The documentary series concludes with an examination of Vinnie Jones. The ex British football player has appeared in the Guy Ritchie films Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch.
In order to bring to viewers the harsh reality that exists behind the glamour the channel has lined up two specials. LA Stories examines the difficulty aspiring screenwriters face when they try to pitch ideas to studio bosses.
Beverly Pills reveals how some of Hollywood's brightest talents have fallen prey to the menace of drug abuse. Actors like Robert Downey Jr. Chaplin and Mathew Perry of television's Friends have been arrested in the recent past on charges of drug possession and abuse.
The program schedule for Hollywood years is as follows
Lee Strasberg – Method Man
2 March at 1:40pm, 5:40pm.
3 March at 2:40am, 8:40pm.
Frank Sinatra – Voice of the century
2 and 9 March at 2:40pm, 8:40pm
3 and 10 March at 5:40pm.
4 and 11 March at 1:40am.
Julie Andrews
9 March at 1:40pm, 5:40pm.
10 March at 1:40am and 8:40pm.
Hitch: Alfred the great
16 March at 2:40pm, 8:40pm.
17 March 5:40pm, 18 March 1:40am.
Hitch: Alfred the Auteur
23 March at 2:40pm, 8:40pm.
24 March at 5:40pm, 25 March at 1:40am.
John Wayne: The unquiet American
16 March at 1:40pm, 5:40pm.
17 March at 1:40am, 8:40pm.
Vinnie goes to Hollywood
23 March at 1:40pm, 5:40pm.
24 March at 1:40am, 8:40pm.
Rat Pack – A conference of cool
30 March at 1:40pm, 5:40pm.
31 March at 1:40am, 8:40pm.
LA Stories
30 March at 2:40pm, 8:40pm.
31 March at 5:40pm, 1 April at 1:40am.
Beverly Pills
29 March at 3:00pm, 8:00pm.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
