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Classic Movies: The Story of...

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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
s06e01 A Matter of Life and Death 2026-10-15 19:00

A Matter of Life and Death

s06e01 · 2026-10-15 · 19:00

Ian Nathan returns to explore more cinematic masterpieces, beginning with Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's 1946 fantasy romance starring David Niven.

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s06e02 Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure 2026-10-22 19:00

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

s06e02 · 2026-10-22 · 19:00

Ian Nathan looks at the 1989 sci-fi comedy, which starred Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter as two teens on a quest to assemble historical figures for their high-school history report.

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s06e03 Dead of Night 2026-10-29 20:00

Dead of Night

s06e03 · 2026-10-29 · 20:00

In a special Halloween edition, Ian Nathan examines the 1945 horror anthology film, which is framed by guests at a country manor recounting their encounters with the supernatural.

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s06e04 The Elephant Man 2026-11-05 20:00

The Elephant Man

s06e04 · 2026-11-05 · 20:00

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s06e05 The Blue AngelNext up 2026-11-12 20:00

The Blue Angel

s06e05 · 2026-11-12 · 20:00

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