Next Episode of Classic Movies: The Story of... is
Season 5 / Episode 2 and airs on 14 May 2026 19:00
Classic Movies: The Story of... goes in search of the cinematically sublime. Those films that have transcended their era to enter the pantheon of greats.With each episode devoted to a single film, their story will be told with detail, affection, looking for the truth behind the myth, all the trials and triumphs that went into forging a classic. But this isn't simply history, the standard making of, it's about identifying those ingredients immortal scenes, performances, themes, luxuriant cinematography, art direction, special effects, music, even the power of a single line – that elevate a film to a new level.Hosted by Ian Nathan, guide us through the story from inception to legacy, supplemented with regular input along with special guest, with unique insight, historians who have devoted entire books, and visit to special location, where they shot or that served as a key inspiration, bringing each of these films to life with a dynamic presentation. We are on a journey to find out not what makes a film good, but what makes it classic.
Highlander is one of a kind, strange and haunting fantasy epic about immortality and sword fights. Rediscovered again and again since its release in 1986.
The Railway Children: The book by legendary children's author E. Nesbit, it is a cinematic rite of passage that makes us remember the mysteries of childhood.
Escape From New York (1981): In the dystopian future of Escape from New York, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a maximum-security prison.
Ian Nathan examines more cinematic landmarks, beginning with David Lean's 1946 adaptation of the novel by Charles Dickens, which starred John Mills as Pip and Valerie Hobson as Estella.
Ian Nathan examines Richard Attenborough's biopic of silent film actor, writer and director Charlie Chaplin, which starred Robert Downey Jr in the title role.
Ian Nathan examines Sydney Pollack's 1975 conspiracy thriller, which starred Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway and Max von Sydow
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