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Reel Britannia

Reel Britannia

Reel Britannia

2022 1 Seasons 4 Episodes ⭐ 8.5 Documentary

Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up to society from 1960 through to the 00s.

Comedian Nick Helm narrates this bold new documentary series exploring the dramatic history of British cinema. Discover how cinema held a mirror up to society from 1960 through to the 00s.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Sixties

British cinema is forever changed by Social Realism, Swinging London and American money.

EP 2

The Seventies

Every taboo gets broken & British cinema is full of sex, violence, religion, class & race.

EP 3

The Eighties

The rise of several British production companies means an increase in output for cinema.

EP 4

1990-2010

One production company's highly successful formula changed British film forever.

Popular Cast

Nick Helm

Nick Helm

Narrator (voice)

Terence Davies

Terence Davies

Self - Producer - Writer

Terry Gilliam

Terry Gilliam

Stephen Frears

Stephen Frears

Hanif Kureishi

Hanif Kureishi

Mike Newell

Mike Newell

Ken Loach

Ken Loach

Simon Beaufoy

Simon Beaufoy

David Leland

David Leland

Mike Leigh

Mike Leigh

David Puttnam

David Puttnam

Stephen Woolley

Stephen Woolley