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 5
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E1
Great Expectations
A look at the vivid '40s adaptation of the Dickens classic about a poor young orphan who becomes a gentleman of means thanks to a mysterious benefactor.
May 7, 2026 -
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E2
Chaplin
A look at one of Robert Downey Jr's career-defining performances in the 1992 hit from Richard Attenborough co-starring Anthony Hopkins.
May 14, 2026 -
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E3
Three Days of the Condor
This standout 70's spy classic blends paranoia, politics and tight suspense, proving how some films outlast their time.
May 21, 2026 -
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E4
Mulholland Drive
A look at David Lynch's 2001 mystery thriller, defined by the shifting relationship between Betty and Rita.
May 28, 2026 -
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E5
The Lion in Winter
Peter O'Toole delivers a memorable performance as King Henry II in a tale of palace intrigue bolstered by a stellar cast, including Anthony Hopkins.
Jun 4, 2026
