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The Ealing Comedies
The story of the men and women who produced a series of film comedies that were so original and funny that they put Ealing on the map. (1970)
The story of the men and women who in just 10 post-war years produced a series of film comedies that were so original and funny that the name of the quiet residential London borough where they were made became world famous - they put Ealing on the map.
Featuring excerpts from: Hue & Cry, Passport To Pimlico, Kind Hearts and Coronets, Whisky Galore, A Run For Your Money, The Lavender Hill Mob, The Man In The White Suit and The Ladykillers. (1970)
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Mon 12 Apr 197112:15
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Michael Balcon's possessiveness
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BBC Four Legends of British Comedy Film Collection
From the Ealing comedies to Carry On, the stars and producers of classic British comedy films discuss their lives and work.
Legends of British Comedy Film
Legends of British Comedy Film
About BBC Four Collection programmes
Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current BBC editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Frank Muir |
| Producer | Harry Hastings |
| Participant | Sir Michael Balcon |
| Participant | Joan Greenwood |
| Participant | Sir Alec Guinness |
| Participant | Barbara Murray |
| Participant | Jack Warner |
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Legends of British Comedy Film
The stars and producers of classic British comedy films discuss their lives and work.
