An exploration of the most gripping romance, adventure and crime stories told on screen as some of the greatest works of literature are transformed into motion picture.
EPISODE 1
Love and Romance
From Ancient Greek tragedies to modern bestsellers, romance has been one of the great genres of literature.
EPISODE 2
Adventures of a Lifetime
A great adventure story can capture the imaginations of children and adults alike; this genre of literature seems tailor-made for film adaptation.
EPISODE 3
Crime and Punishment
Tales of crime grab the attention; the people who inhabit the criminal underworld have always made fascinating characters.
Mariella Frostrup
Cal Seville
Lyndy Saville
Dominic Saville
Jack Oliver
David Byrne
