Classic Movies: The Story of...
Next episode: S6E5 “The Blue Angel” airs on Sky Arts
Classic Movies: The Story of... goes in search of the cinematically sublime. Those films that have transcended their era to enter the pantheon of greats.With each episode devoted to a single film, their story will be told with detail, affection, looking for the truth behind the myth, all the trials and triumphs that went into forging a classic. But this isn't simply history, the standard making of, it's about identifying those ingredients immortal scenes, performances, themes, luxuriant cinematography, art direction, special effects, music, even the power of a single line – that elevate a film to a new level.Hosted by Ian Nathan, guide us through the story from inception to legacy, supplemented with regular input along with special guest, with unique insight, historians who have devoted entire books, and visit to special location, where they shot or that served as a key inspiration, bringing each of these films to life with a dynamic presentation. We are on a journey to find out not what makes a film good, but what makes it classic.
Classic Movies: The Story of... Season 6 at a glance
- Episodes announced
- 5 (4 aired)
- Premiere
- Thu, Oct 15, 2026
- Last announced episode
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026
- Release pattern
- New episodes every Thursday
- Network
- Sky Arts
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| Season 65 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | A Matter of Life and Death | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Dead of Night | Aired | — | |
| E4 | The Elephant Man | Previous | — | |
| E5 | The Blue Angel | Next Episode | — | |
| Season 55 | ||||
| E1 | Great Expectations | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Chaplin | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Three Days of the Condor | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Mulholland Drive | Aired | — | |
| E5 | The Lion In Winter | Aired | — | |
| Season 46 | ||||
| E1 | The 39 Steps | Aired | — | |
| E2 | The Life and Death Of Colonel Blimp | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Passport to Pimlico | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Highlander | Aired | — | |
| E5 | The Railway Children | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Escape From New York | Aired | — | |
| Season 36 | ||||
| E1 | The Ipcress Files | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Kind Hearts and Coronets | Aired | — | |
| E3 | The Dam Busters | Aired | — | |
| E4 | Scott of Antarctic | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Flash Gordon (1980) | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Billy Liar | Aired | — | |
| Season 26 | ||||
| E1 | Brief Encounter | Aired | — | |
| E2 | Whisky Galore! | Aired | — | |
| E3 | The Producers | Aired | — | |
| E4 | I'm All Right Jack | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Murder on the Orient Express | Aired | — | |
| E6 | The Deer Hunter | Aired | — | |
| Season 16 | ||||
| E1 | The Third Man | Aired | — | |
| E2 | The Ladykillers | Aired | — | |
| E3 | Brighton Rock | Aired | — | |
| E4 | The Graduate | Aired | — | |
| E5 | Ran | Aired | — | |
| E6 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day | Aired | — | |
About Classic Movies: The Story of...
Classic Movies: The Story of... goes in search of the cinematically sublime. Those films that have transcended their era to enter the pantheon of greats.With each episode devoted to a single film, their story will be told with detail, affection, looking for the truth behind the myth, all the trials and triumphs that went into forging a classic. But this isn't simply history, the standard making of, it's about identifying those ingredients immortal scenes, performances, themes, luxuriant cinematography, art direction, special effects, music, even the power of a single line – that elevate a film to a new level.Hosted by Ian Nathan, guide us through the story from inception to legacy, supplemented with regular input along with special guest, with unique insight, historians who have devoted entire books, and visit to special location, where they shot or that served as a key inspiration, bringing each of these films to life with a dynamic presentation. We are on a journey to find out not what makes a film good, but what makes it classic.
Classic Movies: The Story of... FAQ
When is the next episode of Classic Movies: The Story of...?
S6E5 "The Blue Angel" airs Thu, Nov 12, 2026 on Sky Arts.
How many episodes are in Classic Movies: The Story of... Season 6?
5 episodes of Season 6 have been announced so far, 4 of which have aired. New episodes every Thursday.
When does Classic Movies: The Story of... Season 6 end?
The last announced episode of Season 6 (S6E5) airs Thu, Nov 12, 2026. More episodes may still be added.
How do I add Classic Movies: The Story of... to my calendar?
Tap "Subscribe in Calendar" on this page and pick Google Calendar, Apple Calendar or Outlook. Every Classic Movies: The Story of... episode is added with its air date, and the calendar updates itself when dates change.
