History in Technicolor

Lady Jane was the first leading role for a very young Helena Bonham Carter, and a film debut for the renowned theatre director Trevor Nunn. Plus its an amazing story. So, surely nothing could go wrong?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is one of the two movies my father picked out for me when I was nobbut a lad. It won 5 Oscars, was voted 3 on the BFI's list of best films of all time. It is a majestic masterpiece, telling the story of the Arab revolt in WWI, through the eyes of T E Lawrence, an intelligence office in the British army.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The story of Puyi the Last Emperor of China is the MOST sumptuous of films, beautifully shot, it's an extraordinary story, and the history it passes through is fascinating. Was it all worth it? Do you root for the characters? As an authorised film - did it pull its punches?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Once you've watched A Bridge too Far, you realise that you have just been playing with history movies. This film sets out its stall to tell you everything you ever wanted to know, and a few things you didn't, about Operation Market Garden. Was it also a good film?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alan Bennett's play and film is a triumph on so many levels - it's sensitivity towards mental health, the rehabilitation of the character of a king from unfair historical judgement, it's very funny, with great music. Or is that just me? And is it accurate?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 1993 film which tries to present a balanced picture of Geronimo and his armed resistance - through the eyes of a young US army officer.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I, David Crowther, have managed to get to 54 without seeing Braveheart ended to end. I thought I cannot do this podcast without watching it. Find out if that proved a good or bad thing, and then come and discuss your perspective on Braveheart.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Director Tony Richardson came from a background of kitchen sink dramas that challenged the accepted social norms. In Charge of the Light Brigade, he brought that same critical eye to one of the iconic events of Imperial Britain - a very different approach to Errol Flynn in 1936.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

High drama, a man dying for his beliefs, a roll call of brilliant actors - and presented with best picture at the Oscars by Aud herself. Who ask for more (ha ha)? Well, as it happens...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Amadeus combined music, drama, hagiography and a spot of crime mystery. It won 8 awards. Has it stood the test of time, and how faithful to history was it in its glory?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Master and Commander is a tale of community and belonging, friendship and the 'failure of fellowship' on board the good ship surprise. There's a bit of war, dering do and trickery too. But is it any good? Does it tell an accurate story of its time?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Zodiac is a 2007 true crime film directed by David Fincher, and starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey, Jr. It tells the story of the search for the Zodiac serial killer, who was never found.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

David Crowther (of the History of England podcast) and Wolf O'Neill introduce their shiny new podcast talking about their favourite and non favourite history movies.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.