Seasons & Episodes
The Heroes
From Tom Brown to Bulldog Drummond, from Biggles to Bond, the 20th Century British hero was represented as schoolboy, sl
Leave 'Em Laughing
Some of British cinema's most popular comedians, including Norman Wisdom, Stanley Holloway, Will Hay, Frankie Howerd, an
I Spy
A look at British spy stories, ranging from classic Hitchcock films of the 1930s to eighties paranoia in Defence Of The
The English Roses
During the 1940s and 50s, British films featured female stars who portrayed fiery, independent characters in distinctive
The All Singing All Dancing Show
Sequences from the golden age of British musicals highlight the talents of stars such as Jessie Matthews, Jack Buchanan,
The War Game
Stars like David Niven, Trevor Howard and John Mills in enduring wartime classics such as A Matter Of Life And Death, In
Things That Go Bump in the Night
From the earliest days of movies, the potential for scaring audiences has been recognized and whether treated for thrill
Fine and Dandy
Costume dramas have been a staple of British cinema, especially during the 1940s when the Gainsborough melodramas result
The Eccentrics
The combination of distinctive actors and characters have resulted in some of the most indelible and memorable scenes. T
Power and Prejudice
British cinema has always has a strong tradition for powerful reflections on contemporary life, social and psychological
Classic Tales
Highlights from some of the best-known literary adaptations British cinema has produced, including extracts from The Imp
Action Men
Stars such as Oliver Reed, Stanley Baker, Howard Keel and Peter Finch feature in films highlighting thrills and action,
All in the Game
Among the films that feature sports are This Sporting Life with Richard Harris, Checkpoint with Stanley Baker, All For M
Kids
Celebrating young scene-stealers including John Howard Davies, Jon Whiteley, Vincent Winter, Hayley Mills and Juliet Mil
Film Fun
Comedy sequences from films such as The Early Bird, The Frozen Limits, The Intelligence Men, Band Waggon and Carry On Lo
Animal Antics
Featuring some of the most famous non-human stars of British cinema, including Tarka the Otter, An Alligator Named Daisy
Love Story
All at Sea
Doctors and Nurses
Heaven and Earth
New Frontiers
Woman's Own
English Gentlemen
Reel Lives
Going Places
Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance
Star
Audiences have always had favourite performers whose appeal transcends international barriers. Featured are names like M
Bonds of Love
A look at the portrayal of relationships between friends, lovers and families in films such as Brief Encounter, On Golde
Against All Odds
The thrill and excitement of action movies highlighted by films such as Raise the Titanic, Hawk The Slayer and Escape to
Best Sellers
From the Bible to Charles Dickens, literature has been a rich source for films. Productions featured include Great Expec
Crimetime
A look at films showing the profits of crime and the wages of sin, including Return Of The Pink Panther, Love And Bullet
The Detectives
The downbeat doggedness of Philip Marlowe, the suave charm of Simon Templar, the comic ineptitude of Inspector Clouseau.
The Way We Are
From the sun-kissed sidewalks of California to the dingy streets of London, filmmakers reflect on modern society in film
Just an Illusion
Highlighting the magic of special effects in films like Saturn 3. Raise the Titanic and Capricorn One with stars includi
Strength of Character
A look at the wide-ranging skills of actors including Laurence Olivier, Robert Duvall and James Stewart.
The Dark Side
Moments from films that have explored the dark side of mystery and imagination, featuring Richard Burton, Kirk Douglas a
A Class of Their Own
The Gentle Touch
Private Lives
The Romantics
World of Adventure
Rock 'N' Roll
Villain
George and Gracie
Independent Woman
Who Dunnit
Song and Dance
Scales of Justice
Classic Characters
When We Were Young
Home Sweet Home
History in the Making
Ealing Comedies
Popular Cast