Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC

November. 01,2015      
Rating:
8.7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Michael Caine as  Self (archive footage)
Ben Kingsley as  Self (archive footage)
Ian McKellen as  Self (archive footage)
Derek Jacobi as  Self (archive footage)
Michael Gambon as  Self (archive footage)
David Tennant as  Narrator