This is the history of Hammer Film Productions, the world's most successful independent studio. Hammer, founded in 1935, achieved its greatest success durign the 1950s and '70s, producing over 70 horror, science fiction and fantasy films and making stars of Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Oliver Reed and Raquel Welch, as well as producing films with such legendary figures as Bette Davis. This programme tells the story of Hammer, from humble beginnings with films such as The Curse of Frankenstein and Dracula to international success with 1 Million Years BC. Includes interviews with Christopher Lee and many of the stars and technicians, as well as numerous clips and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage. This programme explores the company's rich archive and provides a sneak preview of the new Hammer movie.