ELIZABETH TAYLOR IN LONDON (1963) documentary clip

Unseen anywhere for decades and highly sought after, these early ’60s TV specials showcase two of the 20th century’s most iconic women travelling through and reflecting upon the cities they love.

Elizabeth Taylor, who was born in London and lived there as a child, returns to the city that will forever be in her blood and gives her impressions of and reactions to the mosaic of London and Londoners she encounters during her visit.

Never seen in the UK, Sophia Loren follows Taylor’s lead, but this time in Rome. She meets Marcello Mastroianni as she visits the sights, affectionately commenting on the grandeur of the Eternal City and the irrepressible nature of its people.

ELIZABETH TAYLOR IN LONDON & SOPHIA LOREN IN ROME is out now on Blu-ray from Network.