Series

The Best of British Cinema

★ 8.0(1)19875 seasons

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Creator: Lou Jones, Maurice Sellar, Ashley Sidaway, Robert Sidaway
Release date: 1987-04-22
Language: English
Seasons: 5
Episodes: 53
Status: Ended
Studio: BBC

About The Best of British Cinema

The Best of British Cinema is a 1987 web series in the Documentary genre, created by Lou Jones, Maurice Sellar, Ashley Sidaway and Robert Sidaway, starring John Mills. It spans 5 seasons and 53 episodes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Best of British Cinema in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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)

Season 110 eps · 1987

Season 216 eps · 1988

Season 310 eps · 1990

Season 45 eps · 1990

Season 512 eps · 1993

Cast

John Mills

Self - Narrator

Themes & keywords

british cinemadocumentaryhistory

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Best of British Cinema in Canada?+

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Is The Best of British Cinema on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of The Best of British Cinema are there?+

The Best of British Cinema has 5 seasons and 53 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Best of British Cinema?+

The Best of British Cinema stars John Mills.

When did The Best of British Cinema come out?+

The Best of British Cinema is a 1987 web series created by Lou Jones, Maurice Sellar, Ashley Sidaway and Robert Sidaway.

What genre is The Best of British Cinema?+

The Best of British Cinema is Documentary series.

Who created The Best of British Cinema?+

The Best of British Cinema was created by Lou Jones, Maurice Sellar, Ashley Sidaway and Robert Sidaway.