Matthew Sweet Movies

What makes a film an 'Ealing' film? Why should we cry at 'Mandy'? What has 'The Man in the White Suit' got to do with the atomic bomb? And what...

Comedian and history buff Al Murray is joined by former director of MI5 Dame Stella Rimington, political comedian Matt Forde and film expert Matthew...

Michael Grade traces the raucous history of the music hall in a revelatory journey that takes him from venues such as Wilton's Music Hall in London...

The evolution of Holmes on screen, from silent movies to new TV versions, with contributions from Sherlock's past and present.

Sophie Aldred's second 'In Conversation' talk with Matthew Sweet about her life and career.

Comedian and history buff Al Murray is joined by historian Dan Snow, writer Natalie Haynes and broadcaster and film expert Matthew Sweet for a fresh...

Dr Matthew Sweet investigates the reality and myth of the area that provided the backdrop for The Talons of Weng-Chiang.

Matthew Sweet chats to companion Bonnie Langford.

Documentary which looks back at Britain during the 18th century, a time of sexual excess and liberation, particularly in London - a city of 'giddy...

A really lovely overview of Baker's now iconic run in this role.

Dr Fern Riddell is a young historian and author who goes back to the archives to challenge more traditional historical views of Victorian society....

Long treated with indifference by critics and historians, British silent cinema has only recently undergone the reevaluation it has long deserved,...

The cast and crew of The Caves of Androzani look back on the making of a legendary story.