Writer/director Nora Ephron is one of the most successful women in Hollywood. Her film Sleepless in Seattle, a romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, was a top box office hit. Her credits also include the scripts for Silkwood and When Harry Met Sally. This programme centres on Ephron herself, a woman famed for her anecdotal wit and brutal honesty. Clips from her movies and contributions from colleagues are also included.
Annie Leibovitz
Since the early 1970s, when she became chief photographer for Rolling Stone magazine, Annie Leibovitz has won acclaim for capturing images that stand as embodiments of their time. She is also renowned for persuading celebrity subjects to strike startling poses for her camera – such as the notorious Vanity Fair cover shot of a naked and pregnant Demi Moore. This programme chronicles Leibovitz’s career, showcases her work and shows her on a shoot with Demi Moore.