Documentary series about women film-makers who were active in the British film industry in the 1950's....More
Documentary series about women film-makers who were active in the British film industry in the 1950's. Kay Mander, Jill Craigie and Wendy Toye talk about the films they directed, and Phyllis Calvert, Mandy Miller and Sylvia Syms comment on the roles they played.Less
38mins1986-09-21
2. Romance and Reality
The second in this three part series looking at women working in the British film industry during the ...More
The second in this three part series looking at women working in the British film industry during the 1950's and compares the romance of the movies with the reality of women's lives at the time.Less
38mins1986-09-28
3. The Wicked Lady and What Became of Her
This programme discusses the taboo subject of bad girls and sexy girls, usually disguised as a moralit...More
This programme discusses the taboo subject of bad girls and sexy girls, usually disguised as a morality tale or a light hearted comedy. Jeanette Kent, Shirley Eaton and Sylvia Syms look back at the image they projected then. Producer Betty Box considers her huge success in Doctor in the House. Dilys Powell comments on Diana Dors.Less
