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Their Finest

1940, London. With the country's morale at stake, Catrin, an untried screenwriter from Ebbw Vale, and a makeshift cast and crew work under fire to make a film to lift the nation's spirits.

1940, London, the Blitz. With the country's morale at stake, Catrin, an untried screenwriter from Ebbw Vale, and a makeshift cast and crew work under fire to make a film to lift the nation's spirits - and inspire America to join the war. Leading the cast is the self-absorbed actor Ambrose Hilliard, who is persuaded to coach the handsome young American hero who has been 'parachuted' into the acting profession - but that will only be when the script is produced.

Acclaimed period drama from BBC Films.

1 hour, 49 minutes

On TV

Saturday22:00
BBC Two

Music Played

  • Rachel Portman

    Catrin Goes To Ministry

  • Charlie Kunz & The Casani Club Orchestra & George Barclay

    Red Sails In The Sunset

  • Rachel Portman

    Ambrose Is Cast

  • Rachel Portman

    Writing Uncle Frank

  • Rachel Portman

    They Can't Black Out The Moon

  • Rachel Portman

    Will You Go Lassie Go

  • Dhalius

    Tell Me Away

  • Rachel Portman

    Catrin Rewrites The Ending

  • Rachel Portman

    Kiss

  • Rachel Portman

    Nancy Starling Part 1

  • Rachel Portman

    Nancy Starling Part 2

  • Rachel Portman

    Make It A Happy One

Credits

DirectorLone Scherfig
Catrin ColeGemma Arterton
Tom BuckleySam Claflin
Ambrose HilliardBill Nighy
Ellis ColeJack Huston
Raymond ParfittPaul Ritter
Phyl MooreRachael Stirling
Roger SwainRichard E Grant
Gabriel BakerHenry Goodman
Carl LundbeckJake Lacy
Secretary of WarJeremy Irons
Sammy SmithEddie Marsan
Sophie SmithHelen McCrory
WriterGaby Chiappe
AuthorLissa Evans

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