Reel Britannia
Reel Britannia
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Reel Britannia

8.5 / 10
2022
1 season
4 episodes
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.

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Trailer

Reel Britannia | A modern history of British Cinema, streaming only on BritBox from 9th June

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Cast

Seasons

  • The Sixties

    1.The Sixties

    09-06-202262m

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

  • The Seventies

    2.The Seventies

    16-06-202262m

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

  • The Eighties

    3.The Eighties

    23-06-202264m

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

  • 1990-2010

    4.1990-2010

    30-06-202280m

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

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