Classic Movies: The Story of...

Classic Movies: The Story of... (2023- )

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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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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:00 (60 min)

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The Lion In Winter
Season 5Episode 560 min

The Lion In Winter

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.

Jun 4, 2026

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E05The Lion In WinterJun 4, 2026
S05E04Mulholland DriveMay 28, 2026
S05E03Three Days of the CondorMay 21, 2026
S05E02ChaplinMay 14, 2026
S05E01Great ExpectationsMay 7, 2026
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