Series 6 Plot
A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.
Talking Pictures Series 6 aired on June 5th, 2025.
Series 6 Episodes
1. Spartacus
June 5th, 202543 min
Celia Imrie tells the story of the 1960 epic Spartacus, starring Kirk Douglas, revealing how the film, which was then the most expensive of all time, made it onto the big screen.
2. The Silence of the Lambs
August 21st, 202543 min
Celia Imrie takes a trip through the BBC archives on a forensic examination of one of cinema’s most frightening franchises, The Silence of the Lambs.
3. The Godfather Trilogy
August 28th, 202544 min
Celia Imrie explores the story behind Francis Ford Coppola’s acclaimed Godfather series, featuring insights from cast members Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, James Caan, Robert Duvall and Coppola himself.
