YOUNG film lovers got to discuss their favourite movies with the former boss of the BBC when he dropped by their school for a chat.

Greg Dyke spoke about his career and the issues currently affecting the industry during a special presentation to FILMCLUB members at Wanstead High School.

The former BBC director general was joined by Bridget Jones' Diary director Beeban Kidron who helped him field a range of testing questions from their audience after the talk.

The school's performing arts co-ordinator - and one of the FILMCLUB leaders - Tracey Phillipson said the youngsters got a real insight into life in film and television.

She said: "Students found out about Greg Dyke’s career as well as his passion for film and were shown some clips from his favourite films.

"They were then treated to a talk by Beeban Kidron, who has directed, amongst other films, Bridget Jones’ Diary: The Edge of Reason and found out about what it's like to be a female film director as well as what Renee Zellweger is like to work with.

"FILMCLUB members shared their experiences and talked about their favourite films as well as their experiences of film making.

"Year 12 FILMCLUB members were also given the opportunity to ask any burning questions about the film industry and talk to Greg and Beeban after the presentation.

"Year 8 student Shelby Powell was presented with a club award from Mr Dyke for reviewing five films."

Ms Phillipson said the visit was just as exciting for her and fellow FILMCLUB leader Ella Revan who have been running two clubs at Wanstead since January 2009.

Ms Revan said: "It was so exciting to welcome Greg Dyke and Beeban Kidron into our department and great for our FILMCLUB members to get a chance to find out about the UK film industry first hand."

Finally, Mr Dyke awarded the club's leaders with a FILMCLUB clapperboard award in recognition of their hard work and the group's success over the past year.