Classic Movies: The Story Of – Series 5
2026
5 Episodes
Episodes
S05E01
Great Expectations
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.
07 May 202646m
S05E02
Chaplin
A look at one of Robert Downey Jr's career-defining performances in the 1992 hit from Richard Attenborough co-starring Anthony Hopkins.
14 May 2026
S05E03
Three Days of the Condor
This standout 70's spy classic blends paranoia, politics and tight suspense, proving how some films outlast their time.
21 May 2026
S05E04
Mulholland Drive
A look at David Lynch's 2001 mystery thriller, defined by the shifting relationship between Betty and Rita.
28 May 2026
S05E05
The Lion in Winter
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.
04 Jun 2026