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Each year Carl Faberge made a, one of a kind Easter egg for the Tsar’s family. But Carl was forced to flee Russia during the revolution and 8 of these priceless Imperial Eggs went missing. With one of the elusive 8 recently uncovered could the others seven survived the chaos of 1917..

Zeffirelli began his career as an assistant to Luchino Visconti, who was a major influence on his life, taking him into opera, theatre and film. As a director of opera in the 1950s, he became close to Maria Callas, and they worked together on 'La Traviata' in 1959 and then in 1964 their Royal Opera House production of Tosca. Zeffirelli's first film as a director was 'The Taming of the Shrew' with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. This was followed...

During WWII the Nazis plundered some of the world’s greatest art works as they tore across Europe. We find out how the Allies tracked them down, what they saved and what it still missing to this day..

Marilyn Monroe, actress, Model and Singer, the original blonde bombshell who found international success in motion pictures during the 1950s. In this episode we meet the photographer Elliot Erwitt who took the classic “Seven Year Itch” , Magnum photographer Bruce Davidson who worked with Marilyn on The Misfits..

Known as the 'first lady of the screen' Bette Davis’ is one of the Hollywood greats. Her striking presence, paved the way for future female leads. As her career developed Bette was desperate for a great film role, and unlike other starlets she didn't mind playing unsympathetic characters, the following year she was loaned out to RKO to appear in Of Human Bondage.. Life magazine declared that it was "probably the best performance ever recorded on...

Katharine Hepburn’s, who’s movie career covered over 60 years, was known for playing empowered, intelligent and sophisticated women. Born in Connecticut, Hepburn turned to acting soon after her graduation and after receiving some positive reaction from her time on Broadway she was to get her first important role in Bill of Divorcement produced in 1932. It turned her overnight into instant star, and was followed with an Academy Award for her performance...

The story of the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911 from the Louvre and how Pablo Picasso was accused if the crime. Plus the incredible tales of how many other of da Vinci's works were lost to history and had to be reclaimed.

The stratospheric career of Elton John. The ‘Rocket Man’ that made the piano player a rock star, this documentary follows a journey from budding songwriter, to his 70s peak as the one of the most prolific artists of his generation, his flamboyant costumes and classic songs and closing with being one of the very few musicians who can still top the charts 45 years into their career..

Muhammad Ali not only considered among the greatest heavyweights in boxing history but arguably the greatest sports personality of all time. We meet George Lois the man behind the legendary Esquire cover, and Lawrence Lusting who photographed many of Ali’s fights.

One of the most respected directors in the history of cinema. Banned from the Cannes Film Festival in 1958 because of his harsh criticism of the French movie industry, he came back to win the Best Director gong the following year with his debut picture. Truffaut's life and career proved just as intriguing and incredible as the films he made..