About this season
Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up to society from 1960 through to the 00s.
Episodes (4)
E1
1. The Sixties
Aired 9 June 2022 • 62 min
British cinema is forever changed by Social Realism, Swinging London and American money.
E2
2. The Seventies
Aired 16 June 2022 • 62 min
Every taboo gets broken & British cinema is full of sex, violence, religion, class & race.
E3
3. The Eighties
Aired 23 June 2022 • 64 min
The rise of several British production companies means an increase in output for cinema.
E4
4. 1990-2010
Aired 30 June 2022 • 80 min
One production company's highly successful formula changed British film forever.