David Frost's Hollywood Greats

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20120904Sir David Frost talks to the Oscar-winning actress and Broadway star Shirley MacLaine.

Shirley gives a frank account of her early days; the moment when her big break came as a stand-in for actress Carol Haney; and the huge success of films such as Sweet Charity and Irma La Douce.

She also remembers meeting the great film director Alfred Hitchcock for the first time, with hilarious clarity, remarking that he looked 'like a ball'; and her crush on 'Rat Pack' stalwart Dean Martin.

Sir David Frost interviews the Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine.

Stars of the silver screen share insights and anecdotes with Sir David Frost.

20120905Sir David Frost with Hollywood Great Shirley MacLaine in a frank and revealing interview.

Stars of the silver screen share insights and anecdotes with Sir David Frost.

20120911Sir David Frost talks to Hollywood Great Sir Michael Caine in a career-defining interview. Michael Caine gives a frank account of his life on and off screen. At the age of 14 when most of his friends were shunning drama classes because they were 'cissy ', Michael Caine signed up, having spotted that they were full of pretty girls. And those early lothario skills would be so useful in the future when the tall, handsome, blond actor started picking up acting roles as the romantic lead. But perhaps his most enduring romantic role is as husband to model and actress Shakira, we learn how they met and how their marriage has survived the trappings of stardom and fame in this funny and frank account of the life and career of Michael Caine, as told by Michael Caine.

Sir David Frost with Hollywood Great Michael Caine in a frank and revealing interview.

Stars of the silver screen share insights and anecdotes with Sir David Frost.

20120912Sir David Frost talks to Hollywood Great Sir Michael Caine in a career-defining interview. Michael Caine gives a frank account of his life on and off screen. The star of the Academy award film 'Hannah and Her Sisters' explains why he missed picking up his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor when the movie scooped a phenomenal 7 awards that year.

His Hollywood years are remembered with Michael Caine recalling the firm friendships he forged with the likes of John Wayne, Elizabeth Taylor and Jack Nicholson. And more recently his impeccable portrayal as Bruce Wayne's loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth, in the dazzling revamped Batman films directed by Christopher Nolan.

Sir David Frost with Hollywood Great Michael Caine in a frank and revealing interview.

Stars of the silver screen share insights and anecdotes with Sir David Frost.

20120918Sir David Frost with actress Joan Collins in a frank and revealing interview. Joan Collins reflects on her time in Hollywood working with Bette Davis, Humphrey Bogart and Paul Newman. She describes hanging out with Marlon Brando, and why her engagement to Warren Beatty didn't result in a trip up the aisle. Star of 'The Stud', 'The Bitch' and 'Dynasty' reflects on her varied career, five marriages and the elusiveness of beauty.

Stars of the silver screen share insights and anecdotes with Sir David Frost.