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Classic Movies: The Story Of — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Ian Nathan
Classic Movies: The Story Of — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2023-08-31 |
| Seasons | 5 |
| Episodes | 29 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | Sky Arts |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 7.2/10 (4 votes) |
Classic Movies: The Story Of — Episode Guide
Series 1
- E1: The Third Man (2023-08-31) — In this opening episode, movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1949 film noir starring Orson Welles an enduring classic.
- E2: The Ladykillers (2023-09-07) — Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1955 black comedy – starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers – a classic.
- E3: Brighton Rock (2023-09-14) — Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1948 gangster film noir starring Richard Attenborough, an enduring British classic.
- E4: The Graduate (2023-09-21) — Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1967 romantic comedy-drama starring Dustin Hoffman an all-time classic.
- E5: Ran (2023-09-28) — Movie critic Ian Nathan examines the qualities that made this 1985 epic action drama, directed and co-written by Akira Kurosawa, an enduring classic.
- E6: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (2023-10-05) — Movie critic Ian Nathan examines what helped to make James Cameron's 1991 sci-fi-action sequel, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, so critically-acclaimed within th
Series 2
- E1: Brief Encounter (2024-08-08) — Ian Nathan returns to cast his eye over more cinematic masterpieces, beginning with David Lean's 1945 romantic tragedy starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard.
- E2: Whisky Galore! (2024-08-15) — Ian Nathan examines Alexander Mackendrick's 1949 Ealing comedy, in which Scottish islanders try to salvage 50,000 cases of whisky from a shipwreck.
- E3: The Producers (2024-08-22) — Ian Nathan examines Mel Brooks' classic 1968 comedy, which stars Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder as two men who set out to make a Broadway flop.
- E4: I'm All Right, Jack (2024-08-29) — Ian Nathan examines the Boulting brothers' 1959 comedy, a satire on British industrial life starring Ian Carmichael Peter Sellers, Richard Attenborough and Margaret Rutherford.
- E5: Murder on the Orient Express (2024-09-05) — Ian Nathan examines the 1974 adaptation of the Agatha Christie mystery, featuring a stellar cast of train-bound suspects and Albert Finney as Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.
- E6: The Deer Hunter (2024-09-12) — Ian Nathan examines Michael Cimino's 1978 Vietnam War drama, which starred Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Savage, John Cazale and Meryl Streep.
Series 3
- E1: The Ipcress Files (2025-05-01) — One of the greatest spy films ever made, The Ipcress Files begins with a kindap, a killing and a cup of coffee.
- E2: Kind Hearts and Coronets (2025-05-08) — Kind Hearts and Coronets is one of a kind, a superb pitch-black comedy about gentle serial killing.
- E3: The Dam Busters (2025-05-15) — The Dam Busters begins in 1942, where a bespectacled man plays marbles with his children under a silver sky.
- E4: Scott of the Antarctic (2025-05-22) — From Charles Frend, this 1948 drama tells the story of Robert Falcon Scott’s failed attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole.
- E5: Flash Gordon (1980) (2025-05-29) — As Mike Hodges’ flamboyant science fiction epic and Queen’s iconic rock song declares, Flash Gordon will be the saviour of the universe.
- E6: Billy Liar (2025-06-05) — Directed by John Schlesinger in 1963, Billy Liar is one of the signature films of the British New Wave, the dynamic naturalism of the sixties.
Series 4
- E1: The 39 Steps (2025-10-16) — Embark on a journey to discover what makes The 39 Steps not only a quintessential thriller but also an espionage thriller.
- E2: The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (2025-10-23) — Released in 1943, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, is an extremely exceptional epic, which is exactly what makes it a masterpiece.
- E3: Passport to Pimlico (2025-10-30) — 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.
- E4: Highlander (1986) (2025-11-06) — 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.
- E5: The Railway Children (2025-11-13) — 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.
- E6: Escape from New York (1981) (2025-11-20) — In the dystopian future of Escape from New York, the island of Manhattan has been turned into a maximum-security prison.
Series 5
- E1: Great Expectations (2026-05-07) — 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.
- E2: Chaplin (2026-05-14) — A look at one of Robert Downey Jr's career-defining performances in the 1992 hit from Richard Attenborough co-starring Anthony Hopkins.
- E3: Three Days of the Condor (2026-05-21) — This standout 70's spy classic blends paranoia, politics and tight suspense, proving how some films outlast their time.
- E4: Mulholland Drive (2026-05-28) — A look at David Lynch's 2001 mystery thriller, defined by the shifting relationship between Betty and Rita.
- E5: The Lion in Winter (2026-06-04) — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Classic Movies: The Story Of have? 5 season(s) with 29 episodes.
Where can I watch Classic Movies: The Story Of? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
