
Sir John Mills narrates this entertaining compilation. "The Best of British Cinema" takes an insightful look back at some of the finest and most memorable feature films to be produced in major British studios over a period of five decades. All of the major stars are here, from Olivier to Leigh, from Sabu to Robert Donat, along with eminent directors. This series confirms the power, humor and drama of the great British films.
First Aired: 4/22/1987
Languages: English
Created by: Lou Jones, Maurice Sellar, Ashley Sidaway, Robert Sidaway
Type: Scripted
Companies: BBC, London Films
A Made for Television English Documentary TV series that explores English cinema through clips from various films. The series was a casual examination of English films and not very informative to those already into the subject. The episodes were 25 minutes long and were narrated by John Mills.
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