Reel Britannia

Miniseries

Comedian Nick Helm explores the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up to society from 1960 through to the 00s.

Where to Watch Miniseries

4 Episodes

  • The Sixties
    E1
    The SixtiesBritish cinema is forever changed by Social Realism, Swinging London and American money.
  • The Seventies
    E2
    The SeventiesEvery taboo gets broken & British cinema is full of sex, violence, religion, class & race.
  • The Eighties
    E3
    The EightiesThe rise of several British production companies means an increase in output for cinema.
  • 1990-2010
    E4
    1990-2010One production company's highly successful formula changed British film forever.

Cast of Miniseries

  • Nick HelmNarrator (voice)
  • Terence DaviesSelf - Producer - Writer
  • Terry GilliamSelf
  • Stephen FrearsSelf
  • Hanif KureishiSelf
  • Mike NewellSelf
  • Ken LoachSelf
  • Simon BeaufoySelf
  • David LelandSelf
  • Mike LeighSelf
  • David PuttnamSelf
  • Stephen WoolleySelf
  • Sally PotterSelf
  • Gurinder ChadhaSelf
  • Jon SpiraDirector / Writer

 

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