Kirk tries to literally slap Spock into helping him save the ship, but Spock, infected with the virus, can only lament about spending a whole lifetime learning to hide his feelings. Suddenly, Kirk also seems to be acting strangely.

In these scenes from a 1967 episode of the classic American sci-fi series Star Trek, Captain Kirk is held prisoner and Spock mounts a daring rescue.

This film editing masterclass looks at both theory and technique. Deciding on the order and duration of each shot is a process that profoundly influences a viewer’s experience.

Captain Kirk finds himself in Olympus, and face to face with the Greek god, Apollo... or so it would seem! But what might a classical deity want from the stunned and bemused Star Trek crew?

Sigrid has more fun with limericks, attempting to sing one, and dedicating another limerick to her boss. She offers a final limerick from Edward Lear, the king of limericks. See Part 1 for instructions on how limericks work and how to write one.

The right cut made at the right moment is crucial to the smoothness and flow of a film. Understanding the concept of “eye-trace” helps editors make films that are far more engrossing for the viewer.

Captain Kirk’s crew has stolen a cloaking device from the Romulans, but when they attempt to hold the Romulan Commander hostage, they find out just how dangerous she is.

Abi reads extracts from a version of Clement Clarke Moore’s famous Christmas poem, popularly known by its first line “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” about a father who witnesses the visit of Santa Claus on one magical Christmas Eve.

Dale walks us through the essentials for establishing whether you are a cowboy or not. One thing he doesn't mention is the constant use of "ain't" instead of "are not."

A 14-year-old Natalie Portman talks with David Letterman and Alec Baldwin about starring in R-rated movies and getting straight As in high school.

Movie star and straight A student Natalie Portman has homework to do just like any other schoolgirl, and reveals that she sometimes finds herself in the same kind of trouble as a normal teenager.

A mysterious visitor, Seven, tries to convince Captain Kirk to let him disarm a nuclear missile/warhead that is heading for Earth. With Spock unable to do it himself, the crew is left with no choice but to trust him.

When humanoids with powers to control the ship challenge the order of command, Kirk must maintain his authority and keep them firmly in line, all while calming the nerves of his anxious crew.

Jasmin feels lucky to belong to two very different countries and cultures, and enjoys telling us some interesting facts about India and England.