TV series
The Best of British Cinema
1987–1993, English. Created by Lou Jones & Maurice Sellar & Ashley Sidaway.
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.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 53
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1993
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Aired 24 December 1993
Seasons 5
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Details
- First aired
- 22 April 1987
- Last aired
- 24 December 1993
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Best of British Cinema has 5 seasons and 53 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
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Who created The Best of British Cinema?
The Best of British Cinema was created by Lou Jones and Maurice Sellar and Ashley Sidaway and Robert Sidaway and stars John Mills, Anthony Quayle.