Classic Movies: The Story Of

3 seriesEntertainment / Factual
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A deep dive examining films that have transcended their era to enter the pantheon of greats. With time devoted to a single film, their story will be told with detail and affection as Ian Nathan searches for the truth behind the myths and delves into the trials and triumphs that went into forging a classic. Nathan does not limit himself to the making of a film but identifies the ingredients, immortal scenes, performances, and themes that elevate movies to a different level.

Classic Movies: The Ipcress Files: Episode Image
Episode 1Classic Movies: The Ipcress Files

...Files. Classic Movies - The Ipcress Files: One of the greatest spy movies ever made, The Ipcress File begins with a kidnap, a killing and a cup of coffee. (S3, ep 1)

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Episode 2Classic Movies: Kind Hearts & Coronets

... Coronets. Classic Movies - Kind Hearts & Coronets: Kind Hearts and Coronets is one of a kind, a superb pitch-black comedy about gentile serial killing. (S3, ep 2)

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Episode 3Classic Movies: The Dam Busters

...Busters. Classic Movies - The Dam Busters: The Dam Busters begins in 1942, where a bespectacled man plays marbles with his children under a silver sky. (S3, ep 3)

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Episode 4Classic Movies: Scott Of The Antarctic

...The Antarctic. Classic Movies - Scott of the Antarctic: From Charles Frend, the 1948 drama tells the tale of Robert Falcon Scott's failed attempt to reach the South Pole. (S3, ep 4)

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Episode 5Classic Movies: Flash Gordon

Classic Movies - Flash Gordon: As Mike Hodges' flamboyant science fiction epic and Queen's iconic rock song declares, Flash Gordon will be the saviour of the universe. (S3, ep 5)

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Episode 6Classic Movies: Billy Liar

Classic Movies - Billy Liar: Directed by John Schlesinger in 1963, Billy Liar is one of the signature films of the British New Wave, the dynamic naturalism of the sixties. (S3, ep 6)

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