Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 6
A six-part documentary following hopefuls through a year at the Drama Centre in London. Known as "the trauma centre", it specialises in turning would-be actors into the real thing.
300 applicants are intellectually and emotionally quizzed by a panel of seven.
Air Date : 1993-10-31
It's all startling and new for Caroline, Paul and Nicola.
Air Date : 1993-11-07
Paul disappears for ten days, a serious breach of discipline. Anthony Hopkins, Simon Callow and others assess the techniques and torture of the Drama Centre.
Air Date : 1993-11-14
How does an actor - even if he happens to be Anthony Hopkins - deal with insecurity? Ben and Darrell have to overcome their doubts and flaws as they prepare for their first public performance.
Air Date : 1993-11-28
Getting an agent is thought to be essential. Before an invited audience of guests and casting directors, students are each given three minutes to impress.
Air Date : 1993-12-05
Has the three years training prepared them realistically for the world of auditions, casting directors, star parts or long-term unemployment? For one at least the fairy tale comes true.
Air Date : 1993-12-12