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Classic Movies: The Story of...

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What it is

Classic Movies: The Story of... goes in search of the cinematically sublime. Those films that have transcended their era to enter the pantheon of greats.With each episode devoted to a single film, their story will be told with detail, affection, looking for the truth behind the myth, all the trials and triumphs that went into forging a classic. But this isn't simply history, the standard making of, it's about identifying those ingredients immortal scenes, performances, themes, luxuriant cinematography, art direction, special effects, music, even the power of a single line – that elevate a film to a new level.Hosted by Ian Nathan, guide us through the story from inception to legacy, supplemented with regular input along with special guest, with unique insight, historians who have devoted entire books, and visit to special location, where they shot or that served as  a key inspiration, bringing each of these films to life with a dynamic presentation. We are on a journey to find out not what makes a film good, but what makes it classic. 

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5 this season · 34 total
s05e01 Great Expectations 2026-05-07 19:00

Great Expectations

s05e01 · 2026-05-07 · 19:00

Ian Nathan examines more cinematic landmarks, beginning with David Lean's 1946 adaptation of the novel by Charles Dickens, which starred John Mills as Pip and Valerie Hobson as Estella.

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s05e02 Chaplin 2026-05-14 19:00

Chaplin

s05e02 · 2026-05-14 · 19:00

Ian Nathan examines Richard Attenborough's biopic of silent film actor, writer and director Charlie Chaplin, which starred Robert Downey Jr in the title role.

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s05e03 Three Days of the Condor 2026-05-21 19:00

Three Days of the Condor

s05e03 · 2026-05-21 · 19:00

Ian Nathan examines Sydney Pollack's 1975 conspiracy thriller, which starred Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway and Max von Sydow

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s05e04 Mulholland Drive 2026-05-28 19:00

Mulholland Drive

s05e04 · 2026-05-28 · 19:00

Ian Nathan examines David Lynch's 2001 neo-noir mystery, which follows an aspiring actress newly arrived in Los Angeles and stars Naomi Watts, Laura Harring and Justin Theroux.

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s05e05 The Lion In Winter 2026-06-04 19:00

The Lion In Winter

s05e05 · 2026-06-04 · 19:00

Ian Nathand examines the 1968 historical drama, which starred Peter O'Toole as Henry II, Anthony Hopkins as Richard the Lionheart and an Oscar-winning Katharine Hepburn as Eleanor of Aquitane.

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