Poster of Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC

Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC

Plot: 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
Release Date: Sunday, November 1 2015
9 years ago
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Portrait of Michael CaineMichael Caine
Michael Caine was
82 in Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 14 1933
Portrait of Ben KingsleyBen Kingsley
Ben Kingsley was
71 in Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1943
Portrait of Ian McKellenIan McKellen
Ian McKellen was
76 in Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, May 25 1939
Portrait of Derek JacobiDerek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi was
77 in Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 22 1938
Portrait of Michael GambonMichael Gambon
Michael Gambon was
75 in Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 19 1940 –
Wed, Sep 27 2023
Portrait of David TennantDavid Tennant
David Tennant was
44 in Knights of Classic Drama at the BBC
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Apr 18 1971

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