Series synopsis
Elizabeth Taylor - Rebel Superstar is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on September 27, 2024. It ended on October 11, 2024. It stars Elizabeth Taylor.
A deep dive into Elizabeth Taylor's craft and technique as an actor – one who mesmerized cinemagoers, but also changed the relationship between audiences and stars – while going on to spotlight her work becoming a billion-dollar businesswoman, activist and advocate.
Premise
A deep dive into Elizabeth Taylor's craft and technique as an actor – one who mesmerized cinemagoers, but also changed the relationship between audiences and stars – while going on to spotlight her work becoming a billion-dollar businesswoman, activist and advocate.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elizabeth Taylor as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | September 27, 2024 | October 11, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Elizabeth finds fame as a child star but discovers the dark side of Hollywood's Golden Age. After a disastrous first marriage, she decides to live life on her own terms. |
September 27, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 As she embarks on a passionate new love affair, can Elizabeth survive the pressures of being the most famous woman in the world? |
October 4, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Elizabeth tries to reinvent herself but hits rock bottom. Then she finds new strength in a mission to change public perceptions of Aids and save countless lives. |
October 11, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 27, 2024 |
| Last aired | October 11, 2024 |
| Status | ended |