The Best of British Cinema(1987)
Overview
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.
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No imageSeason 1
10 episodes • 1987
Season 1
10 episodes • 1987
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Heroes | Apr 22, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Leave 'Em Laughing | Apr 29, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 3 | I Spy | May 6, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The English Roses | May 13, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The All Singing All Dancing Show | May 20, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The War Game | May 27, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Things That Go Bump in the Night | Jun 3, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Fine and Dandy | Jun 10, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 9 | The Eccentrics | Jun 17, 1987 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Power and Prejudice | Jun 24, 1987 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 2
16 episodes • 1988
Season 2
16 episodes • 1988
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classic Tales | Aug 10, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Action Men | Aug 10, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 3 | All in the Game | Sep 2, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Kids | Sep 7, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Film Fun | Sep 14, 1988 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Animal Antics | Jan 11, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Love Story | Jan 18, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 8 | All at Sea | Jan 25, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Doctors and Nurses | Feb 1, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Heaven and Earth | Feb 8, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 11 | New Frontiers | Feb 15, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Woman's Own | Feb 22, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 13 | English Gentlemen | Mar 1, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Reel Lives | Mar 8, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Going Places | Mar 15, 1989 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance | Mar 22, 1989 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 3
10 episodes • 1990
Season 3
10 episodes • 1990
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Star | Mar 19, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Bonds of Love | Mar 26, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Against All Odds | Apr 2, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Best Sellers | Apr 9, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Crimetime | Apr 16, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 6 | The Detectives | Apr 23, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 7 | The Way We Are | May 14, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Just an Illusion | May 21, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Strength of Character | Jun 4, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 10 | The Dark Side | Oct 30, 1992 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 4
5 episodes • 1990
Season 4
5 episodes • 1990
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Class of Their Own | Sep 24, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Gentle Touch | Sep 25, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Private Lives | Sep 26, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 4 | The Romantics | Sep 28, 1990 | 0.0 |
| 5 | World of Adventure | Sep 28, 1990 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 5
12 episodes • 1993
Season 5
12 episodes • 1993
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock 'N' Roll | Jun 1, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Villain | Jun 15, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 3 | George and Gracie | Sep 20, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Independent Woman | Sep 21, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Who Dunnit | Sep 27, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Song and Dance | Sep 28, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Scales of Justice | Oct 4, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Classic Characters | Dec 20, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 9 | When We Were Young | Dec 21, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Home Sweet Home | Dec 22, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 11 | History in the Making | Dec 23, 1993 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Ealing Comedies | Dec 24, 1993 | 0.0 |
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