Perfect Partners
A look back at some of cinema’s best-loved partnerships, from Fred and Ginger, Doris Day and Rock Hudson, to Newman and Redford, and even Nick Frost and Simon Pegg.
A look back at some of cinema’s best-loved partnerships, from Fred and Ginger, Doris Day and Rock Hudson, to Newman and Redford, and even Nick Frost and Simon Pegg. With interviews and appearances on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ over the years, we tell the stories of the stars who, regardless of whether they were friends or rivals, audiences just loved to see up on the big screen together - their collaborations creating an alchemy that resulted in box office gold.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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            00:01Rko Studio Orchestra, Victor Baravelle, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers
The Yam (Carefree (1938))
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            00:03Fred Astaire
Cheek To Cheek
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            00:18Doris Day
Possess Me
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            00:28Bing Crosby
Sweet Potato Piper
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            00:36Marilyn Monroe With Jane Russell
Two Little Girls From Little Rock
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            00:51Hans Zimmer, Pete Haycock
Thunderbird
 
Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Narrator | Celia Imrie | 
| Series Producer | Simon Goretzki | 
| Producer | Simon Catt | 
Broadcasts
- Sat 2 Apr 2022 15:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
 - Sun 6 Aug 2023 15:00
 - Thu 27 Jun 2024 23:30
 - Sun 30 Jun 2024 02:30