Simon Callow Movies

A look at Dame Maggie Smith's life from a two-up two-down in Essex to Broadway and Hollywood. Starring in more than 60 films and 70 plays across her...

Documentary with an affectionate look back at the classic Granada TV dramatisation of Evelyn Waugh's famous novel "Brideshead Revisited".

The rapid rise and violent fall of rock band Stack of Corpses whose attempt to jump start their career by stealing another singer’s song ends...

English National Ballet has been performing a version of Nutcracker every year since 1950. In 2020, the tradition lives on. Join Clara and her...

Fate, the pensions crisis and a steadfast refusal to accept the injustice of old age have contrived to force law abiding, retired couple, Arthur and...

Eight years ago, Gavin, the artistic son of a Scots-Italian ice-cream dynasty, turned his back on Glasgow and moved south to London to make his name...

Dramatization of the famous 1971 trial in which the editors of the British underground magazine "Oz" were charged with obscenity.

The story of one of Britain's most celebrated actors of the 20th century, told by those who knew and admired him.

Documentary about British artist Andrew Logan as he attempts to put on the 2009 edition of his Alternative Miss World. The film also presents a...

A celebration of the life and career of Sir Harry Secombe, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers.

A broke and frustrated IT technician decides to embark on a one woman heist to steal valuable data worth millions on the black market.

This star-studded gala celebrates the centenary of the birth of legendary Broadway composer Richard Rodgers. Rodgers' contribution to musical...

In the presence of HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales. From the stage of the...

The story of an honest Lincolnshire farmer, hit hard by the credit crunch, squeezed by a greedy supermarket and struggling to survive. All his...

A tribute to the celebrated and enigmatic actress, with her life story told by those who knew her best, celebrating her much-loved appearances across...

The story of Henry Purcell.

After a series of bad relationships, a man orders a mail order bride and receives more than he bargained for.

Charting the evolution of public and political attitudes to homosexuality over the last four decades, from decriminalisation in 1967 to today's...

Renowned actor Simon Callow traces the 200-year history of Silent Night, traveling to Oberndorf and Salzburg to uncover the carol’s humble...