Classic Movies: The Story Of
Series 5
20265 episodes
Episode 1
Great Expectations
May 7, 202646m
A look at the vivid '40s adaptation of the Dickens classic about a poor young orphan who becomes a gentleman of means thanks to a mysterious benefactor.
Episode 2
Chaplin
May 14, 2026
A look at one of Robert Downey Jr's career-defining performances in the 1992 hit from Richard Attenborough co-starring Anthony Hopkins.
Episode 3
Three Days of the Condor
May 21, 2026
This standout 70's spy classic blends paranoia, politics and tight suspense, proving how some films outlast their time.
Episode 4
Mulholland Drive
May 28, 2026
A look at David Lynch's 2001 mystery thriller, defined by the shifting relationship between Betty and Rita.
Episode 5
The Lion in Winter
Jun 4, 2026
Peter O'Toole delivers a memorable performance as King Henry II in a tale of palace intrigue bolstered by a stellar cast, including Anthony Hopkins.