Classic Movies: The Story Of
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.
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Season 4
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E1
The 39 Steps
Embark on a journey to discover what makes The 39 Steps not only a quintessential thriller but also an espionage thriller.
Oct 16, 2025 -
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E2
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Released in 1943, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, is an extremely exceptional epic, which is exactly what makes it a masterpiece.
Oct 23, 2025 -
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E3
Passport to Pimlico
One of the great British comedies the plot of Passport to Pimlico is gloriously absurd. A combination of fantasy and realism told with a light touch.
Oct 30, 2025 -
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E4
Highlander (1986)
Highlander is one of a kind, a strange and haunting fantasy epic about immortality and sword fights. Rediscovered again and again since its release in 1986.
Nov 6, 2025 -
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E5
The Railway Children
Adapted from the book by legendary children's author E. Nesbit, it is a cinematic rite of passage that makes us remember the mysteries of childhood.
Nov 13, 2025 -
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E6
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.
Nov 20, 2025
