Classic Movies: The Story Of...

Series 5

Movie critic Ian Nathan goes in search of the cinematically sublime and explores the ingredients that went into making a classic. With each episode devoted to a single film, their story will be told with detail, affection, looking for the truth behind the myth, and all the trials and triumphs that went into forging the classic.

Where to Watch Classic Movies: The Story Of... • Series 5

5 Episodes

Great Expectations
E1
Great ExpectationsA look at the vivid '40s adaptation of the Dickens classic about a poor young orphan who becomes a gentleman of means thanks to a mysterious benefactor.
Chaplin
E2
ChaplinA look at one of Robert Downey Jr's career-defining performances in the 1992 hit from Richard Attenborough co-starring Anthony Hopkins.
Three Days of the Condor
E3
Three Days of the CondorThis standout 70's spy classic blends paranoia, politics and tight suspense, proving how some films outlast their time.
Mulholland Drive
E4
Mulholland DriveA look at David Lynch's 2001 mystery thriller, defined by the shifting relationship between Betty and Rita.
The Lion in Winter
E5
The Lion in WinterPeter O'Toole delivers a memorable performance as King Henry II in a tale of palace intrigue bolstered by a stellar cast, including Anthony Hopkins.