Talking Movies - Season 15 / Year 2019

Talking Movies marks its twentieth anniversary with a special show looking at the changes that have taken place over the two decades the programme has been on the air. Top Hollywood names contribute to this special edition with Tom Brook, including Emma Stone, Saoirse Ronan and Rachel Weisz.

As part of the twentieth anniversary celebrations of Talking Movies, acclaimed British actor-director Kenneth Branagh is Tom Brook's guest of honour, in a special edition of the programme in front of an audience in New York. Branagh, who has a background in theatre and television, is a leading figure in British cinema and discusses his latest film All Is True, in which he plays William Shakespeare. He directs this film which also stars British actors Judi Dench and Ian McKellen. In a wide-ranging interview, the actor-director reflects on his enviable career in cinema: he has directed more than 15 feature films and has been nominated for five Academy Awards.

Talking Movies reports from Los Angeles in the run up to the Oscars - Hollywood's biggest night of the year.

In a special programme, Talking Movies looks back at the 2019 Oscars ceremony. The show will focus on the winners and the night's surprises.

As part of Talking Movies' twentieth anniversary celebrations, acclaimed British actor-director Kenneth Branagh discusses the changes that have taken place in the film industry in the two decades the programme has been on the air.

Talking Movies reports from Austin in Texas and looks back at some of the highlights of this year's South by Southwest Film Festival.

Talking Movies reports from Cannes, home to the world's most prestigious film festival.

Hollywood and the environment, including a look at how film studios incorporate environmental concerns into their films.

Talking Movies reviews the year's blockbuster season. There have been several big hits, but a lot of misses too. An expert panel assesses the playing field.

Talking Movies explores the role of the producer in both big Hollywood productions and smaller independent films.

In a special edition, Talking Movies reports from Venice, Toronto and New York on the excitement of film festival season. The programme brings into focus the festival movies that have been winning a following and are now positioned as likely Oscar contenders. Among the big name stars interviewed for the show are Adam Driver, Tom Hanks, Dev Patel and Scarlett Johansson.

Talking Movies reports on the London Film Festival - the biggest film event in the UK. Highlights include the excitement of the red carpet on opening night.

In a special edition of Talking Movies top British actress Felicity Jones sits down with Tom Brook to discuss her latest film The Aeronauts.

Talking Movies celebrates its 20th anniversary as the programme travels to Mumbai to take stock of Bollywood. The show will look at changes that have taken place in Indian cinema during the time Talking Movies has been on the air. From the rise of independent cinema to the arrival of the #MeToo movement it's been a tumultuous time. Talking Movies will be hearing from top Bollywood stars and directors to gain an understanding of the many developments.

Shah Rukh Khan, also known as the King of Bollywood, is one of the biggest movie stars in the world. Since his acting debut in the late 1980s he has made more than 80 films which have won him the respect and affection of millions of fans in India and around the world. His credits include Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Chak De! India, My Name Is Khan and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. To mark the 20th anniversary of BBC World News's flagship cinema show, Talking Movies, the prolific Shah Rukh Khan will be giving an exclusive interview to the show's presenter Tom Brook to be recorded in front of an invited audience in Mumbai. The Bollywood star will be discussing his recent films, the movies he has most admired, as well as his views on Bollywood and where Indian cinema is heading.

In a special edition Talking Movies looks back at highlights from the world of cinema in 2019.