Designed as entertainment for a broad audience, a comprehensive view of British cinema from the 1930s to the 1980s that examines a different theme and / or genre in each episode through the extensive use of film clips.
Where to Watch Best of British • Season 3
10 Episodes
Star
E1
StarAudiences have always had favourite performers whose appeal transcends international barriers. Featured are names like Michael Caine, Henry Fonda and Meryl Streep in films including The Eagle Has Landed, On Golden Pond and Sophie's Choice.
Bonds of Love
E2
Bonds of LoveA look at the portrayal of relationships between friends, lovers and families in films such as Brief Encounter, On Golden Pond and Voyage of the Damned.
Against All Odds
E3
Against All OddsThe thrill and excitement of action movies highlighted by films such as Raise the Titanic, Hawk The Slayer and Escape to Athena with stars including Michael Caine, Gene Hackman and Elliot Gould.
Best Sellers
E4
Best SellersFrom the Bible to Charles Dickens, literature has been a rich source for films. Productions featured include Great Expectations, The Man In The Iron Mask and Moses The Lawgiver, with stars such as Burt Lancaster and Richard Chamberlain.
Crimetime
E5
CrimetimeA look at films showing the profits of crime and the wages of sin, including Return Of The Pink Panther, Love And Bullets and Madam Sin with stars like Peter Sellers, Charles Bronson and Bette Davis.
The Detectives
E6
The DetectivesThe downbeat doggedness of Philip Marlowe, the suave charm of Simon Templar, the comic ineptitude of Inspector Clouseau. Films include Farewell My Lovely and Return Of The Pink Panther, with stars such as Robert Mitchum and Peter Sellers.
The Way We Are
E7
The Way We AreFrom the sun-kissed sidewalks of California to the dingy streets of London, filmmakers reflect on modern society in films such as From A Far Country and Rising Damp with stars such as Peter Fonda, Sam Neill and Leonard Rossiter.
Just an Illusion
E8
Just an IllusionHighlighting the magic of special effects in films like Saturn 3. Raise the Titanic and Capricorn One with stars including Kirk Douglas, Omar Sharif and Telly Savalas.
Strength of Character
E9
Strength of CharacterA look at the wide-ranging skills of actors including Laurence Olivier, Robert Duvall and James Stewart.
The Dark Side
E10
The Dark SideMoments from films that have explored the dark side of mystery and imagination, featuring Richard Burton, Kirk Douglas and Terence Stamp.
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