Matthew Sweet
Matthew Sweet is an English journalist, broadcaster, author, and cultural historian. A graduate of the University of Oxford, he has been interviewed on many documentaries about television for the BBC and Channel 4.
| Known For | Acting |
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| Most Rating | 0.132 |
| Birthday | 1969-12-02 |
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2018
Tom Baker in Conversation
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A really lovely overview of Baker's now iconic run in this role.
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Tom Baker in Conversation
1995
Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits
8.111/9
Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits, the video, is a truly altoonative collection of cartoon classics. Hosted by Drew Barrymore, this ultimate p...
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Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits
2009
The Rules of Film Noir
6.071/14
Matthew Sweet explores his rules of 1940s and 50s American film noir thrillers.
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The Rules of Film Noir
2006
Silent Britain
6.8/4
Long treated with indifference by critics and historians, British silent cinema has only recently undergone the reevaluation it has long deserved, rev...
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Silent Britain
2008
Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies
5/1
A look at the history of British B-movies.
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Truly, Madly, Cheaply! British B Movies
2007
The Age of Excess: When Britain Went Too Far
5/1
Documentary which looks back at Britain during the 18th century, a time of sexual excess and liberation, particularly in London - a city of 'giddy lib...
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The Age of Excess: When Britain Went Too Far
2011
The Story of Music Hall
0/0
Michael Grade traces the raucous history of the music hall in a revelatory journey that takes him from venues such as Wilton's Music Hall in London to...
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The Story of Music Hall
2015
Sean Connery: In His Own Words
6/1
Featuring archive interviews with Sean Connery from over 50 years in the business. Friends, actors and directors including Robert Carlyle, Dougray Sco...
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Sean Connery: In His Own Words
2014
Al Murray's Great British War Movies
4/2
Comedian and history buff Al Murray is joined by historian Dan Snow, writer Natalie Haynes and broadcaster and film expert Matthew Sweet for a fresh l...
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Al Murray's Great British War Movies
2014
Al Murray's Great British Spy Movies
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Comedian and history buff Al Murray is joined by former director of MI5 Dame Stella Rimington, political comedian Matt Forde and film expert Matthew S...
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Al Murray's Great British Spy Movies
2015
Premium Bond with Mark Gatiss and Matthew Sweet
8/1
In impeccable evening dress, Mark Gatiss and Matthew Sweet ponder the Bonds we've seen on screen since Dr. No in 1962. As the release of 24th official...
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Premium Bond with Mark Gatiss and Matthew Sweet
2015
Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
9/2
Documentary looking at the life and career of 1930s film star Leslie Howard. It features exclusive home movie footage, including footage from the Gone...
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Leslie Howard: The Man Who Gave a Damn
2018
Peter Davison: In Conversation
0/0
A newly-shot one-hour interview ‘Peter Davison In Conversation with Matthew Sweet
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Peter Davison: In Conversation
2014
Remembering 'Dead of Night'
6.5/2
Retrospective documentary on the British horror anthology classic Dead of Night (1945).
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Remembering 'Dead of Night'
2019
Bonnie Langford: In Conversation
0/0
Matthew Sweet chats to companion Bonnie Langford.
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Bonnie Langford: In Conversation
2019
A Victorian Scandal: The Rudest Book in Britain
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Dr Fern Riddell is a young historian and author who goes back to the archives to challenge more traditional historical views of Victorian society. Her...
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A Victorian Scandal: The Rudest Book in Britain
2019
Doctor Who and the Third Man
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An overview of the Third Doctor era, with new interviews and archival contributions.
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Doctor Who and the Third Man
2011
Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification
7/1
Lifting the lid on the world of cinema censorship, this programme has unique access to the files of the British Board of Film Classification. Featurin...
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Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification
2014
How to Be Sherlock Holmes: The Many Faces of a Master Detective
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The evolution of Holmes on screen, from silent movies to new TV versions, with contributions from Sherlock's past and present.
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How to Be Sherlock Holmes: The Many Faces of a Master Detective
2016
Beatrix Potter with Patricia Routledge
10/1
Patricia Routledge, as patron of the Beatrix Potter Society, presents a documentary on the author's life and work.
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Beatrix Potter with Patricia Routledge
2009
Cybermen
8/1
A history of the Cybermen, presented by writer and broadcaster Matthew Sweet.
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Cybermen
2010
Limehouse: A Victorian Chinatown
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Dr Matthew Sweet investigates the reality and myth of the area that provided the backdrop for The Talons of Weng-Chiang.
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Limehouse: A Victorian Chinatown
2010
Chain Reaction
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The cast and crew of The Caves of Androzani look back on the making of a legendary story.
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Chain Reaction
2022
William Russell: In Conversation
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In Conversation was a series of Doctor Who Blu-ray interviews, released as part of The Collection box sets. Each are hosted by Matthew Sweet, where he...
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William Russell: In Conversation
2022
Maureen O'Brien: In Conversation
0/0
In Conversation was a series of Doctor Who Blu-ray interviews, released as part of The Collection box sets. Each are hosted by Matthew Sweet, where h...
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Maureen O'Brien: In Conversation
2025
John Levene: In Conversation
0/0
In Conversation was a series of Doctor Who Blu-ray interviews, released as part of The Collection box sets. Each are hosted by Matthew Sweet, where he...
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John Levene: In Conversation
2025
Terror of the Suburbs
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A documentary presented by Matthew Sweet looking at the history of Doctor Who at Lime Grove Studios and its surronding locations in and around London....
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Terror of the Suburbs
2021
In Conversation: Sylvester McCoy
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Sylvester McCoy is interviewed by Matthew Sweet about his life and career
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In Conversation: Sylvester McCoy
2024
Sophie Aldred: In Conversation
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Sophie Aldred's second 'In Conversation' talk with Matthew Sweet about her life and career.
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Sophie Aldred: In Conversation
2011
All's Wells That Ends Wells
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The First Doctor was the kind of scientist and adventurer popularised by the novels of H. G. Wells. But how much does Doctor Who owe to the 'Father of...
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All's Wells That Ends Wells
2011
One Hit Wonder
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What separates one-off monsters such as the Monoids from eternal favourites like the Daleks? This short documentary tries to answer this question, wit...
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One Hit Wonder
2011
Riverside Story
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Matthew Sweet takes actor Peter Purves back to the studio that hosted numerous Doctor Who productions in the 1960s. This documentary also features the...
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