Best Of British: 104 The English Roses

also available Episode 103 I Spy Best Of British is a TV series celebrating the history of British films from the 1930s to the 1980s. Designed as entertainment for a broad audience, each episode examines a different theme or genre through extensive use of clips and minimal narration. Narrated by John Mills and Anthony Quayle, 5 seasons of 67 episodes were produced, and provide a comprehensive and unique look at the creative vitality of British film heritage. SEASON ONE, EPSIODE FOUR – THE ENGLISH ROSES Narrated by Sir John Mills During the 1940s and 50s, British films featured female stars who portrayed fiery, independent characters in distinctive settings, and stories than emanated from the events of World War II and its cultural aftermath. Stars featured: Phyllis Calvert, Patricia Roc, Margaret Lockwood, Virginia McKenna, Deborah Kerr, Jean Simmons Films featured: Adam And Evelyn (1949), Bank Holiday (1938), Black Narcissus (1947), The Blue Lagoon (1949), Cardboard Cavalier (1949), Carve Her Name With Pride (1958), Fanny By Gaslight (1944), Hungry Hill (1949), I See A Dark Stranger (1946), Jassy (1947), Love Story (1944), Madonna Of The Seven Moons (1944), The Magic Bow (1946), The Man In Grey (1943), Passionate Summer (1958), So Long At The Fair (1950), A Town Like Alice (1956), The Wicked Lady (1945) Other stars featured: Dennis Price, Stewart Granger, Griffith Jones, Alan Haines, James Mason, Bill Travers, Kathleen Byron, Dirk Bogarde BEST OF BRITISH Written & created by Ashley Sidaway Robert Sidaway and Maurice Sellar Lou Jones Produced by Robert Sidaway Maurice Sellar Find out more about Best Of British: Friendship Films website Wikipedia IMDb Further videos at: Best Of British playlist: