Classic Movies: The Story Of

Series 5

2026 · 5 episodes · 0h 46m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. Great Expectations

   7 May 2026 · 46 min

   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.

2. 

   2. Chaplin

   14 May 2026

   A look at one of Robert Downey Jr's career-defining performances in the 1992 hit from Richard Attenborough co-starring Anthony Hopkins.

3. 

   3. Three Days of the Condor

   21 May 2026

   This standout 70's spy classic blends paranoia, politics and tight suspense, proving how some films outlast their time.

4. 

   4. Mulholland Drive

   28 May 2026

   A look at David Lynch's 2001 mystery thriller, defined by the shifting relationship between Betty and Rita.

5. 

   5. The Lion in Winter

   4 Jun 2026

   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.