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1. At 07:57 PM on 23 Apr 2007, Paul Dockree wrote:

   I still live off the story of watching part of the Maryon Park scene in "Blow Up" (discovery of a possible murder?) being filmed in my lunch hour from the school across the road but wasn't able to legally see the film because of adult content until many years later.

   Of course the lost film "No Love For Johnnie" isn't mentioned in the Top 100 even though Peter Finch won the BAFTA best actor award a years after Peter Sellers one for "I'm Alright Jack". Truth to say though, the Finch film wasn't wasn't particularly "great" but judge its characters against today's political figures and it is oddly relevant still - nearly 50 years on. It has to figure in my Top Twenty simply for sentiment.

2. At 02:18 AM on 24 Apr 2007, Mark wrote:

   I saw Blowup. Strange movie. Over 40 years ago around 1965. I think I came away with the conclusion that he imagined the whole murder as a fantasy, that it never really happened. I liked Kind Hearts and Coronets with Alec Guinness. I also liked the Last Ten Days of the Third Reich also with Alec Guinness. I guess I just like Alec Guinness a lot. Do the old Sherlock Holmes movies with Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce count or were they made in Hollywood? Those were also among my favorites. In fact there is no other Sherlock Holmes as far as I am concerned.

3. At 06:27 AM on 24 Apr 2007, David wrote:

   Oliver! undoubtably the best British musical ever. Six Oscars can't be wrong.

4. At 06:56 AM on 24 Apr 2007, Tony wrote:

   Why not 'Whistle down the wind?' Was that Hayley Mills' first role? Alan Bates etc. Classic British film.

5. At 07:29 AM on 24 Apr 2007, helen wrote:

   What about Withnail & I????? Not everyone's cup of tea but it's one of my favourites!!

   helen - Birmingham

6. At 09:40 AM on 24 Apr 2007, Shelagh Fogarty wrote:

   I asked around the team ....

   
   Mine is without a doubt is "This Happy Breed" made in 1944. Set between the First and Second World Wars, it follows the lives of a working class London family. I love the whole look of the film, from the way it's shot in colour to the minute detail of the way the table is set for tea. When the full horror of the 2nd world war makes its presence felt, the extraordinary loss in ordinary lives is heartbreaking. The dodgy attempt at a South London accent by Celia Johnson - more famous for her cut glass delivery in Brief Encounter - is the only weak point in the film.

   Nicky thinks it is too difficult to choose a favourite so he went for a top four. He is a big fan of the deeply, dark comedy, "Kindhearts and Coronets" because of the superb performance of Alec Guiness who plays several of the roles. He also thinks that "The Wicker Man" and "If" are excellent. And "Notes on a Scandal" one of the best films of recent times.

   Matt Williams told me that his favourite flick is "24 Hour Party People". He said "Never felt so uplifted by a film... reminded me of growing up in the 80's watching Tony Wilson on Granada reports."

   Tori told me that her favourite is "Saving Grace" which stars Leslie Phillips, Brenda Blethyn, Martin Clune because of its great script. She said it was "Very entertaining - I just loved it."

   Without hesitation, Helen named "The Madness of King George" as her favourite because it is a great Alan Bennett script, brilliantly acted....and a fab cameo from Bennett in the final scenes in parliament.

   Andy also instantly knew his favourite as well- Trainspotting. He said, "It proof that we're more stylish than Hollywood. Gritty, funny, and frightening true: we all know someone like Begbie. And that scene in the outdoor toilet is genius."
   

7. At 09:54 AM on 24 Apr 2007, Neil Potter wrote:

   
   Morning

   The Thirty Nine Steps

   
   

8. At 09:57 AM on 24 Apr 2007, Mike wrote:

   Listening in Wellington, NZ
   
   Kind Hearts and Coronets has to be a contender.
   
   Cheers,
   
   Mike Greenhalgh

9. At 07:40 PM on 24 Apr 2007, Paul Walker wrote:

   Best British film ever made? An easy one because it is also the greatest film ever made. The Third Man...." In Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love - they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock ..."
   Sheer Genius

10. At 07:43 PM on 24 Apr 2007, Paul Walker wrote:

    Best British film ever made? An easy one because it is also the greatest film ever made. The Third Man...." In Italy for 30 years under the Borgias they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland they had brotherly love - they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock ..."
    Sheer Genius

11. At 08:04 PM on 24 Apr 2007, Ashley Shaw wrote:

    Will hay in Oh.Mr.Porter - the funniest ever UK film surely..

12. At 08:11 PM on 24 Apr 2007, Mike Whileman wrote:

    Michael Caine in The Ipcress File. Top quality film with great acting and no special effects needed. Classic British film!

13. At 09:11 PM on 24 Apr 2007, Steve Simpson wrote:

    Best film ? Two Way Stretch - Peter Sellars, Wilfrid Hyde Whyte, Irene Handl etc great fun.

14. At 09:18 PM on 24 Apr 2007, John wrote:

    Best film ever ? Well personally I like Shooting Fish. Comedy, a bit of romance and a story line. Light hearted and modern.

15. At 09:56 PM on 24 Apr 2007, infinitemuppets wrote:

    Ha ha ha!

    Despite your predictably leading online promo for pinko-liberal mawkfest 'Withnail and I' you can't drum up the usual predictably-dreary message board business...

    The greatest BRITISH film of all time is obvious...it's Lewis Collins in 'Who Dares Wins'...you terrible cultists.

    
    

16. At 10:17 PM on 24 Apr 2007, Richard Evans wrote:

    Best British film is obviously Twin Town.

17. At 10:28 PM on 24 Apr 2007, phil wrote:

    Long Good Friday - Bob Hoskins in fine form.

    Lock, Stock & Two smoking barrels running it a close 2nd. this was an intelligent film & the carracature performances lampooning people who actually exist 'out there' were never given enough credit.

18. At 10:40 PM on 24 Apr 2007, Clifford wrote:

    Best British film is Get Carter (1971). This gangster thriller is gritty and realistic, whilst exposing a divided society with corruption, sleaze and hypocrisy. Michael Caine is mesmerising as the professional enforcer coming home to find his brother's killer. The working class North Eastern setting gives the film a real life quality, whilst Caine provides style and menace. Much copied, never equalled.

19. At 08:32 AM on 25 Apr 2007, Steve Rivers wrote:

    Sean of the Dead, funniest British comedy, (other than Hot Fuzz)in a very long time brilliant film.

20. At 08:56 AM on 25 Apr 2007, karen d scott wrote:

    Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (Karel Reisz, 1960), followed a very close second by Performance (Nicolas Roeg and Donald Cammell, 1969).

21. At 09:00 AM on 25 Apr 2007, andrew McAulay wrote:

    If i was told I was going to die tomorrow and could watch one more film tonight, no question. 'The life of Brian'. Every line has been thought out and is perfect. At least you'd go smiling!

22. At 09:03 AM on 25 Apr 2007, Alfred the OK wrote:

    The best British film ever? School for Scoundrels.
    Absolutely brilliant. Great script, great acting. Terry Thomas as the cad, Ian Carmichael as the utter prat , Janette Scott as the totty and the incomparable Alastair Sim as the Professor of Lifemanship.

    Also in the film were Peter Jones and Dennis Price as spiv car dealers, Irene Handl, John Le Mesurier, Hugh Paddick, Hattie Jacques and Gerald Campion (the original Billy Bunter)

    I see the Yanks have 'done' a remake - no doubt it is utter rubbish when compared to the original. And anyway, how could the film work coming from an American perspective? The original is all about Brritish reserve and someeone being taken advantage of because of his British upbringing and his sense of fair play. Hardly American characteristics.

    School for Scoundrels is the best British film because it would not work if set in any other country in the world. It is quintessentially British - and is a masterpiece.

23. At 10:05 AM on 25 Apr 2007, Pete wrote:

    I don't know if it's the best film, but certainly the most powerful British film I have seen is Gary Oldmans Nil by Mouth, which is unremittingly brutal yet unflinchingly honest. Failing that I think I might go with Kes, unless I want sheer joyous comedy, in which case I would go along with Oh Mr Porter.

    It's a struggle though isn't it?

24. At 12:07 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Richard Dalton wrote:

    I want to say 'Life of Brian', but I'm going for 'Oliver!' because of its chirpy, cockney 60's-style dancin 'n' singin. Gor blimey!

25. At 12:25 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Chris wrote:

    Withnail and I - a masterpiece, can be watched over and over again. Great performances from all the cast, funny, poinyent (spelling), cracking sound track and memorable dialogue. "even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day".

26. At 12:50 PM on 25 Apr 2007, John Goman wrote:

    Lockstock and Two Smoking Barrels.

    Funny,exciting, lots of new acting talent, a great plot and a wonderful twist at the end.

    What more could you ask?

27. At 12:58 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Graham Lawrence wrote:

    Has to be "The Dam Busters" for me. Brilliant acting, casting, focused storyline & script, with marvellous daring flying sequences and photography almost taken for granted nowadays. Stripping away the political correctness (and noting the limited simulation skills available in that era), it shows British genius, determination courage (and indeed caring) at its best. Pride without hype. All this in black and white too. Never tires.

28. At 01:00 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Barry wrote:

    No contest for me.

    Brief encounter.

29. At 01:26 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Nigel wrote:

    Best british movie ever.....Chariots of Fire, although I made notes to watch some of the ones mentioned that I have not yet seen. Also, for grins Carry on up the Khyber..Brilliant.

30. At 01:28 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Matt wrote:

    Got to be kind hearts and coronets

31. At 01:33 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Colin wrote:

    Three from me.

    I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Powell & Pressburger's A Matter of Life and Death, or Brief Encounter for hopeless romantics, or for those wanting a laugh and have a sense of the ridiculous, Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

32. At 01:36 PM on 25 Apr 2007, stuart bennett wrote:

    its a close one but i would go for either lock stock and two smokeing barrells or gregorys girl. two very different but very british films

33. At 01:55 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Liam wrote:

    Definitely 'Withnail and I'. British actors delivering british humour in british settings.
    A thousand memorable lines...
    (Colonel) "Ever served in the forces?" (Withnail) "Northern Ireland."
    (Colonel)"A crack at the Mick eh! These next drinks will be my pleasure."

    Hilarious and I'm a Mick!

34. At 02:40 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Phil Goodwin wrote:

    Best British Films--so many good ones.

    Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, with Albert Finney

    This Sporting Life, with Richard Harris and Rachel Roberts.

    Room at the Top with LAURENCE hARVEY AND "Simone Signoret" what a double act

    and any British War Film in Black and White

35. At 03:26 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Andy wrote:

    theres a few out there... my personal favourites are-

    trainspotting
    A clockwork orange
    The Wicker Man

    All massive films in my humble oppinion... however Dead Mans Shoes is also a very, very good brit flick although probably not in the same league importance wise as the others!

36. At 04:28 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Allan Rothwell wrote:

    Morning

    'Dead of Night' without a doubt especially the story with the ventrilloquists dummy. This is such a clever creepy, suspensful film well actually a collection of tales. But set the scene and light years better than anything since, not a drop of blood guts etc just extremely brilliant storylines and direction

37. At 04:49 PM on 25 Apr 2007, David wrote:

    Kes. I think the film was subtitled for the US due to broad Yorkshire accents.

38. At 06:06 PM on 25 Apr 2007, John wrote:

    Get Carter. Kind Hearts and Coronets. Carry On Up The Khyber. The Third Man. A Matter of Life and Death.

39. At 07:09 PM on 25 Apr 2007, d bassiri wrote:

    Best British film ever?
    Get Carter..... This movie is a must see for any film fan. If you haven't seen it you need to go out, now and buy a copy but no stopping at starbucks on the way back. run home and watch the movie...... its the right thing to do.

40. At 07:18 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Rob Berry wrote:

    Withnail & I

    Without doubt a film that soars above all others.

    In my humble opinion one of only two films which are truely perfect, that is there is nothing that can be added to or taken away from it to improve it. The other being my neighbour Totoro, unfortunately that is not British.

41. At 07:30 PM on 25 Apr 2007, ron dickie wrote:

    Trainspotting, simply has to be up there. Typical 3 shillings budget movie which typified and influenced a generation. Still makes me chuckle when I think on the part where Spud woke up in bed after a heavy night.
    Fantastic.

42. At 07:56 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Ben Ward wrote:

    4 words.

    Shaun. Of. The. Dead.

    Go on then, another one.

    Genius.

43. At 08:48 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Derek wrote:

    Scrooge with Alister Sim. The finest effort in capturing that wonderful story on film. Sim is tremendous as is George Cole and Michael Hordern. My dad and I watch it every year and never tire of it.

44. At 09:11 PM on 25 Apr 2007, david in rome wrote:

    So many to choose from! These aren't bad

    Performance
    Clockwork Orange
    Third Man
    Black Narcissus
    Kind Hearts and Coronets
    Life of Brian
    If
    Brief Encounter
    Barry Lyndon
    Sexy Beast
    Wicker Man
    A Matter of Life and Death
    Get Carter
    Trainspotting
    Shakespeare in Love
    Zulu
    Life and Death of Colonel Blimp Great Escape
    Genevieve
    Witchfinder General
    Truly Madly Deeply
    Henry V (the Olivier one)
    Gregory's Girl
    Young Adam
    

45. At 09:24 PM on 25 Apr 2007, dave nash wrote:

    too many to choose from so must go with three i can watch again and again

    Lock Stock
    Get Carter
    Mouse that roared

46. At 09:45 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Nick Cullum wrote:

    Paul Walker was right. It can only be The Third Man. I've watched it time after time and am still discovering new delights. I'm sure it's available on DVD but I won't buy it as I don't want to spoil the glorious anticipation on seeing it advertised at some ungodly hour on TV. I first saw it at a college film club and was hooked. I once went to a midnight showing of it at an obscure cinema in Sydney. I could go on..........

47. At 09:46 PM on 25 Apr 2007, James wrote:

    Nil By Mouth

48. At 10:16 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Daniel McKay wrote:

    Srooge with Allister Simm.

49. At 10:30 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Alistaire Meyer wrote:

    "Of Brian's Life? *&#$ off, Life of Brian!"

50. At 10:39 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Mike Greenhalgh wrote:

    There are only two for me.
    Kind Hearts and Coronets and
    The Wicker Man (the original, although I haven't seen the remake).
    Two of the world's best screen presences, Guinness and Woodward.
    This is speaking as the father of a son who has just been accepted into drama college (top 34 out of 3000 auditioned) and who shares my faith in Sir Alec.

51. At 10:40 PM on 25 Apr 2007, David Hardisty wrote:

    Equal first surely is at least one of the Wallace and Grommit films!!!

52. At 11:18 PM on 25 Apr 2007, Edward wrote:

    I'm surprised not to see "Far from the Madding Crowd" - Hardy is nothing if not British/English, and the film is both realistic and romantic.

    The LadyKillers is a great British comedy - Alistair Sim and company ham it up in a masterpiece denouement.

    What about "This Sporting Life", and "Kes" for gritty Northern pieces?

    And the "Life of Brian" deserves many resurrections.

53. At 06:59 AM on 26 Apr 2007, Pengranger wrote:

    1984. John Hurt and Richard Burton... and even Trigger from Only Fools and Horses.

    A disturbing story which is very well acted. Set in 1984, the film came out in 1984, and I went to see it as a school trip as we were studying the book...

54. At 07:51 AM on 26 Apr 2007, Mark Corbluth wrote:

    KES

    After a gap of 20 years when I re-watched this great film the other day for the 2nd time, it was more vibrant and powerful than the first time I saw it. A sharp reality of an element of English life portrayed without any pretensions. Riveting througout and although sad,deeply moving in an uplifting way.

55. At 08:15 AM on 26 Apr 2007, J Smith wrote:

    Aaaaaaah, but what is a British Film?

    Blow Up had an Italian director.

    The Full Monty was produced by Americans, as were all the James Bonds.

    So I'm not sure if my nominee; Walkabout; would qualify: British director, screenwriter and lead actor, but American producers and set in Australia with universal human themes.

    
    Alternatively, if a British film is one with a distinctive Britishness in its character, then it's Local Hero.

56. At 08:33 AM on 26 Apr 2007, John Hall wrote:

    If....

    Anderson and MacDowell's finest hours had we but known it.

57. At 08:57 AM on 26 Apr 2007, Wayne Farnworth wrote:

    
    There is one and one only. Head and shoulders above all the rest.......

    
    The Titfield Thunderbolt

    
    A classic!

    
    I still enjoy it after dozens of times watching it.

    Wayne

58. At 09:12 AM on 26 Apr 2007, sam wrote:

    hi dufficult this one there are so many good british films that most poeple forget , mine has to be life of brian and gregorys girl because it was my time the late 70s early 80s . cheers

59. At 09:12 AM on 26 Apr 2007, stephen patrick wrote:

    what about A Taste of Honey, truely British and groundbreaking

60. At 09:27 AM on 26 Apr 2007, simon powell wrote:

    Sorry to throw this one in but "dead mans shoes" is pretty sweet. Low budget, noe special effects but a very good story and well acted.

61. At 09:34 AM on 26 Apr 2007, Ian Amatt wrote:

    Lawrence of Arabia is the best British film, and unquestionably one of the best films ever made in the world! It crosses over from film drama into pure art, with the film literally painted onto the screen. A tale not just of World War II and the struggle of the Arabs, but of a man struggle with himself, his sexuality, his morality, and doing what is right when it seemed at odds with his inbred instincts and his loyalities to King and Country.
    Amazing.

62. At 10:35 AM on 26 Apr 2007, Jon Billsberry wrote:

    Need we look any further than the great Carry On Cleo?

63. At 10:38 AM on 26 Apr 2007, Jon Billsberry wrote:

    But if Carry On Cleo is a little too flippant (but what a great film), I would plump for Punishment Park, which moved me like no other British film. Rarely has anger and injustice been caught in such a genuine and powerful way and although this film was made 35 years ago it is more up to date than ever with Gunatanamo, Abu Graib and rendition. Quite brilliant. Quite moving.

64. At 10:52 AM on 26 Apr 2007, alan wrote:

    The best British film by far is Get Carter (1971) Michael Caine's best performance by a mile

65. At 12:43 PM on 26 Apr 2007, mark wrote:

    dont laugh-but i rather like educating rita.....a very british film, laughter,pathos,vigour, sadness, 2 great central performances......the only thing that dates it for me watching it now is the terrible, totally synth-tastic and 80s soundtrack....but a great film nonetheless.

66. At 01:00 PM on 26 Apr 2007, Nick M wrote:

    Maybe it's my age but I've never heard of half of those, let's keep it contemporary. My 2 pence worth

    Best Comedy : Life of Brian

    Best Drama/Action : Lock Stock

    Next Bestests: Snatch, Holy Grail, Scum, Sexy Beast, Trainspotting, ID to name a few. Is it just me or are we Brits good at gritty, brutal honest cinema? or is it just what I watch?

67. At 01:13 PM on 26 Apr 2007, gaz wrote:

    I'd nominate Chariots of Fire. It's unforgetable musical score underlies a spellbinding motivational film that should be compulsary viewing for all aspiring athletes

68. At 02:02 PM on 26 Apr 2007, Peter Capener wrote:

    KES, is the british film I like the most. It brilliant film its funny touching and think it has stood the test of time. To say that only one proffessional actor was used at the time

69. At 02:27 PM on 26 Apr 2007, Jon Billsberry wrote:

    Apologies for saying this, but I think this debate is moving in the wrong direction. Like other people who contributed, I mentioned my favourites (Punishment Park and Carry On Cleo) and tried to explain why I had nominated them. The problem is that everyone will have their own favourites and the discussion will boil down to a slanging match over personal favourites.

    Perhaps we should be discussing the criteria that a British film should satisfy to be considered the greatest of all time.

    I would shy away from measures such as box office success and Academy awards as these vary greatly by generation and depend on the competition. Instead, I would opt for criteria such as how relevant the themes have remained, critical appraisal of acting, direction, screenplay etc and viewer polls weighted by age of film (enduring popularity).

    Based on these criteria, I find myself discounting my own favourite (Punishment Park) as virtually no one has seen it (the Americans banned it so it must be good) and instead thinking about Trainspotting, A Matter of Life and Death, The Man in the White Suit, Life of Brian and Carry On Cowboy (which can now be viewed as a jubillant critique of political correctness).

70. At 02:28 PM on 26 Apr 2007, Gill wrote:

    My favourite film is Jack and Sarah closely followed by Four Weddings and a funeral

71. At 02:37 PM on 26 Apr 2007, Albert wrote:

    Unquestionably "Life Of Brian" never has a film cynically, given a more truer reflection on Life and every single line is comic satire biting ironic genius . The film is a masterpiece and and in my opinion will never be equalled .........

72. At 03:18 PM on 26 Apr 2007, Pat wrote:

    Local Hero
    Brilliant movie!

73. At 03:23 PM on 26 Apr 2007, David wrote:

    There are so many to choose from but I'll plum for Space Odyssey 2001. The Ladykillers, Lavendar Hill Mob, The Cruel Sea....reading the entries I've been reminded of some great films to put on my NetFlix list. Is Moby Dick a British film? It's got some wonderful symbolism...

74. At 03:23 PM on 26 Apr 2007, georgep wrote:

    Certianly not knocking any suggestions made here but don't forget Htchcock's 'The 39 Steps.' made in 1935 and 'The Lady Vanishes'in 1938.
    After which he went to Hollywood to show Americans how to make thrillers.
    

75. At 03:43 PM on 26 Apr 2007, David wrote:

    Best British film? Depends what you are looking for, but I would like to suggest Brassed Off has got to be in there or alternatively Curse of the Were-Rabbit. LIke I said, it depends what you are looking for.

76. At 04:10 PM on 26 Apr 2007, MARK BURGESS wrote:

    "BRIEF ENCOUNTER", THE MOST ROMANTIC AND HEARTBREAKINGLY SAD FILM I'VE EVER SEEN.

77. At 04:34 PM on 26 Apr 2007, Andrew Crummy wrote:

    The greatest Scottish Film is My Childhood by Bill Douglas (1972).
    A poetic beautiful film about a boy growing up in a mining community.

78. At 06:41 PM on 26 Apr 2007, Archie wrote:

    Performance. No question!

79. At 08:13 PM on 26 Apr 2007, Greg wrote:

    There are just too many truly great 'British' films to come up with just one.

    I'm glad someone put in for 'A Taste of Honey'. I watched it last year for the first time in over 30 years and was truly spellbound by its power. There is not one scene or bit of dialogue that in any way rings false. Incredible.

    My very incomplete list of British greats:

    Whisky Galore!
    The Horse's Mouth
    I'm Alright, Jack!
    Bridge on the River Kwai
    Lawrence of Arabia
    The Ipcress File
    Women in Love
    The Servant
    Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
    The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
    If
    Poor Cow
    The Man who would be King

80. At 08:31 PM on 26 Apr 2007, Greg wrote:

    To Nick M

    "Maybe it's my age but I've never heard of half of those, let's keep it contemporary."

    Nick, yes you are right, it is your age. The history of film isn't that old - movies with sound barely 80 years. Virtually all of the movies on these list are post World War 2 - which has narrowed it down to the last 60 years. The majority of those are from the early Sixties on. So, really, when viewed against the history of film as whole, most people have kept their choices fairly contemporary.

    There are some really great movies here. I've been reminded of some that I had forgotten and some that I've never seen. I look forward to watching some of these 'lost' classics over the coming months. I also look forward to watching some of the newer films which may one day themselves be considered classics.

81. At 05:41 AM on 27 Apr 2007, Rob Hedges wrote:

    Let's not forget - 'Goodbye Mr Chips' - the Robert Donat version, circa 1939 I believe.

82. At 09:33 AM on 27 Apr 2007, Ed wrote:

    I always struggle to think of favourite tv programme, favourite songs, favourite book etc...so, I thought that I would choose the first British film that popped into my head. And it was...... "Shaun of the Dead".

    So many great moments... especially when they batter the Zombie to Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now." Maybe not the most intelligent of British films, but certainly one you can sling on when the kids have gone to bed and have a really good laugh.

    If I was to choose a film that was slightly more classic,it would most certainly be "Witnail and I."

    "I feel, unusual"...tell me about it. Thank goodness it's Friday!

83. At 10:31 AM on 27 Apr 2007, Jon Billsberry wrote:

    Of course, no one has mentioned Gandhi, which is a true epic.

84. At 12:42 PM on 27 Apr 2007, Jon Billsberry wrote:

    Is a British film one made by Britons, or one made by Britons with British money, or one that captures something essentially British, or one about the British, or one made in Britain, or one made by Britons about the British with British money? Or some other combination?

85. At 10:20 PM on 30 Apr 2007, George wrote:

    I hamve watched all the bond films ever made i think that any of them is the best especially Goldfinger,The Man With The Golden Gun and The Spy Who Loved Me! Casino Royale was an O.K. film but i have watched the origanal Casino Royale and because i have watched it already i know what the story line was.
    The best James Bond ever I think is Roger Mooore!

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