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Where to watch Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
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Story
Synopsis
The BBC delves into its archives to discover British acting greats as they take their first tentative steps on the road to success. Long before they were knighted for their services to drama, we see early appearances from Michael Caine in a rare Shakespearean role, Ben Kingsley, Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi and Michael Gambon. Featuring unique behind-the-scenes footage alongside a wealth of classic British productions like War and Peace, the Mayor of Casterbridge and the Singing Detective, it reveals many career-defining moments from the first generation of acting talent to fully embrace television drama.
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 1 November 2015
Ensemble
Cast
Michael Caine
Self (archive footage)
Ben Kingsley
Self (archive footage)
Ian McKellen
Self (archive footage)
Derek Jacobi
Self (archive footage)
Michael Gambon
Self (archive footage)
David Tennant
Narrator
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