Film '72 1971
“Talk Show”
What is Film '72?
The BBC's flagship cinema review television program is a long-running series that features reviews of new releases, news items, and interviews. The program's title changes each year to reflect the current year of broadcast.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1971
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 657
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 16, 1971
- Last aired
- Jun 17, 1991
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 657 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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The BBC's flagship cinema review television program is a long-running series that features reviews of new releases, news items, and interviews. The program's title changes each year to reflect the current year of broadcast. This annual change is a notable aspect of the series' format, indicating its ongoing nature and commitment to providing timely coverage of the film industry. The show's focus on reviewing new releases and discussing industry news allows it to stay relevant and engaging for audiences interested in cinema. By incorporating interviews with industry professionals, the program also offers a more in-depth look at the world of film. This combination of reviews, news, and interviews makes the series a valuable resource for film enthusiasts and professionals alike. The program's format and focus have enabled it to remain a prominent fixture in the BBC's television schedule.
Should you watch it?
“The BBC's flagship cinema review program covers new releases, industry news, and exclusive interviews.”
- expert film commentary
- insightful industry interviews
- annual title changes may cause confusion
Watch it if you enjoy staying current with cinematic releases and industry news.
The program is suitable for general audiences interested in film criticism.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Nov 16, 1971
- E2 Episode 2 Nov 23, 1971
- E3 Episode 3 Nov 30, 1971
- E4 Episode 4 Dec 7, 1971
- E5 Episode 5 Dec 15, 1971
- E6 Episode 6 Dec 21, 1971
- E7 Episode 7 Jan 4, 1972
- E8 Episode 8 Jan 11, 1972
- E9 Episode 9 Jan 18, 1972
- E10 Episode 10 Feb 1, 1972
- E11 Episode 11 Feb 8, 1972
- E12 Episode 12 Feb 15, 1972
- E13 Episode 13 Feb 22, 1972
- E14 Episode 14 Feb 29, 1972
- E15 Episode 15 Mar 7, 1972
- E16 Episode 16 Mar 14, 1972
- E17 Episode 17 Mar 21, 1972
- E18 Episode 18 Mar 29, 1972
- E19 Episode 19 Apr 4, 1972
- E20 Episode 20 Apr 11, 1972
- E21 Episode 21 Apr 18, 1972
- E22 Episode 22 Apr 25, 1972
- E23 Episode 23 May 2, 1972
- E24 Episode 24 May 9, 1972
- E25 Episode 25 May 16, 1972
- E26 Episode 26 May 30, 1972
- E27 Episode 27 Jun 6, 1972
- E28 Episode 28 Jun 13, 1972
- E29 Episode 29 Jun 20, 1972
- E30 Episode 30 Jun 28, 1972
- E31 Episode 31 Jul 4, 1972
- E32 Episode 32 Jul 11, 1972
- E33 Episode 33 Jul 25, 1972
- E34 Episode 34 Aug 1, 1972
- E35 Episode 35 Aug 8, 1972
- E36 Episode 36 Aug 15, 1972
- E37 Episode 37 Aug 22, 1972
- E38 Episode 38 Sep 11, 1972
- E39 Episode 39 Sep 19, 1972
- E40 Episode 40 Sep 25, 1972
- E41 Episode 41 Oct 9, 1972
- E42 Episode 42 Oct 17, 1972
- E43 Episode 43 Oct 23, 1972
- E44 Episode 44 Oct 31, 1972
- E45 Episode 45 Nov 6, 1972
- E46 Episode 46 Nov 14, 1972
- E47 Episode 47 Nov 21, 1972
- E48 Episode 48 Nov 28, 1972
- E49 Episode 49 Dec 12, 1972
- E50 Episode 50 Dec 19, 1972
Season 2 · 46 episodes
- E1 Sean Connery - Out of Bond Jan 2, 1973
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 9, 1973
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 16, 1973
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 23, 1973
- E5 Episode 5 Jan 30, 1973
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 6, 1973
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 13, 1973
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 20, 1973
- E9 Episode 9 Feb 27, 1973
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 6, 1973
- E11 Episode 11 Mar 20, 1973
- E12 Episode 12 Mar 26, 1973
- E13 Episode 13 Apr 3, 1973
- E14 Episode 14 Apr 10, 1973
- E15 Episode 15 Apr 17, 1973
- E16 Episode 16 Apr 24, 1973
- E17 Episode 17 May 1, 1973
- E18 Episode 18 May 8, 1973
- E19 Episode 19 May 22, 1973
- E20 Episode 20 May 29, 1973
- E21 Episode 21 Jun 5, 1973
- E22 Episode 22 Jun 12, 1973
- E23 Episode 23 Jun 19, 1973
- E24 Episode 24 Jun 26, 1973
- E25 Episode 25 Jul 3, 1973
- E26 Episode 26 Jul 10, 1973
- E27 Episode 27 Jul 17, 1973
- E28 Episode 28 Jul 31, 1973
- E29 On Location 'The Revenge of Dr. Death' Aug 7, 1973
- E30 Episode 30 Aug 14, 1973
- E31 Episode 31 Aug 21, 1973
- E32 Episode 32 Aug 28, 1973
- E33 Episode 33 Sep 4, 1973
- E34 It's Not a Grown-Up Man's Job Any More... Sep 18, 1973
- E35 Episode 35 Sep 25, 1973
- E36 Episode 36 Oct 2, 1973
- E37 Episode 37 Oct 16, 1973
- E38 Episode 38 Oct 23, 1973
- E39 Episode 39 Oct 30, 1973
- E40 Episode 40 Nov 6, 1973
- E41 Episode 41 Nov 13, 1973
- E42 Episode 42 Nov 21, 1973
- E43 Episode 43 Nov 27, 1973
- E44 Episode 44 Dec 4, 1973
- E45 Episode 45 Dec 11, 1973
- E46 Episode 46 Dec 18, 1973
Season 3 · 44 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 8, 1974
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 19, 1974
- E3 Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell/From Beyond the Grave/The Satanic Rites of Dracula Feb 26, 1974
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 5, 1974
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 12, 1974
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 19, 1974
- E7 Episode 7 Mar 26, 1974
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 2, 1974
- E9 Episode 9 Apr 9, 1974
- E10 Episode 10 Apr 16, 1974
- E11 Episode 11 Apr 23, 1974
- E12 Episode 12 Apr 30, 1974
- E13 Episode 13 May 7, 1974
- E14 Episode 14 May 14, 1974
- E15 Episode 15 May 20, 1974
- E16 Episode 16 May 28, 1974
- E17 Episode 17 Jun 4, 1974
- E18 Episode 18 Jun 11, 1974
- E19 Episode 19 Jun 18, 1974
- E20 Episode 20 Jul 2, 1974
- E21 Episode 21 Jul 9, 1974
- E22 Episode 22 Jul 16, 1974
- E23 Episode 23 Jul 30, 1974
- E24 Episode 24 Aug 6, 1974
- E25 Episode 25 Aug 13, 1974
- E26 Episode 26 Aug 20, 1974
- E27 Episode 27 Aug 27, 1974
- E28 Episode 28 Sep 3, 1974
- E29 Richard Burton: If it Stops, I'm Dead Sep 6, 1974
- E30 Episode 30 Sep 10, 1974
- E31 Episode 31 Sep 17, 1974
- E32 Episode 32 Sep 24, 1974
- E33 Episode 33 Oct 1, 1974
- E34 Episode 34 Oct 15, 1974
- E35 Episode 35 Oct 22, 1974
- E36 Episode 36 Oct 29, 1974
- E37 Episode 37 Nov 5, 1974
- E38 Episode 38 Nov 12, 1974
- E39 Episode 39 Nov 19, 1974
- E40 Episode 40 Nov 26, 1974
- E41 Episode 41 Dec 3, 1974
- E42 Episode 42 Dec 10, 1974
- E43 Episode 43 Dec 17, 1974
- E44 Episode 44 Dec 31, 1974
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 7, 1975
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 14, 1975
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 21, 1975
- E4 Episode 4 Jan 28, 1975
- E5 Episode 5 Feb 4, 1975
- E6 Episode 6 Feb 11, 1975
- E7 Episode 7 Feb 18, 1975
- E8 Episode 8 Feb 25, 1975
- E9 Episode 9 Mar 4, 1975
- E10 Episode 10 Mar 11, 1975
- E11 Episode 11 Mar 17, 1975
- E12 Episode 12 Mar 25, 1975
Season 5 · 38 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Sep 5, 1975
- E2 Episode 2 Sep 12, 1975
- E3 Episode 3 Sep 19, 1975
- E4 Episode 4 Sep 26, 1975
- E5 Episode 5 Oct 3, 1975
- E6 Episode 6 Oct 10, 1975
- E7 Episode 7 Oct 17, 1975
- E8 Episode 8 Oct 24, 1975
- E9 Episode 9 Oct 31, 1975
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 7, 1975
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 14, 1975
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 21, 1975
- E13 Episode 13 Nov 28, 1975
- E14 Episode 14 Dec 5, 1975
- E15 Episode 15 Dec 12, 1975
- E16 Episode 16 Dec 16, 1975
- E17 Films of the Year: 1975 Dec 28, 1975
- E18 Episode 18 Jan 2, 1976
- E19 Episode 19 Jan 9, 1976
- E20 Episode 20 Jan 16, 1976
- E21 Episode 21 Jan 23, 1976
- E22 Episode 22 Jan 30, 1976
- E23 Episode 23 Feb 6, 1976
- E24 Episode 24 Feb 13, 1976
- E25 Episode 25 Feb 20, 1976
- E26 Episode 26 Feb 27, 1976
- E27 Episode 27 Mar 5, 1976
- E28 Episode 28 Mar 12, 1976
- E29 Episode 29 Mar 28, 1976
- E30 Episode 30 Apr 4, 1976
- E31 Episode 31 Apr 11, 1976
- E32 Episode 32 Apr 18, 1976
- E33 Episode 33 Apr 25, 1976
- E34 Episode 34 May 2, 1976
- E35 Episode 35 May 9, 1976
- E36 Episode 36 May 16, 1976
- E37 Episode 37 May 30, 1976
- E38 Episode 38 Jun 6, 1976
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of the show?
The program features a mix of new release reviews, news segments, and interviews.
Why does the title change?
The title updates annually to reflect the specific year of broadcast.
Who produces the program?
The series is produced by the BBC.
What is the focus of the content?
The show focuses on cinema, covering both current films and broader industry developments.
Is this a review show?
Yes, it serves as the BBC's flagship program for cinema reviews.