Greg Davies: Looking for Kes

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Released November 19, 2019

Overview

Comedian, actor and ex-English teacher Greg Davies is a lifelong fan of Barry Hines's classic novel A Kestrel for a Knave, the story of Billy Casper training a kestrel as an escape from his troubled home and school life. In this documentary, Greg goes in search of the book's enduring appeal, travelling to Barnsley, where the book was set and where Ken Loach's famous adaptation, Kes, was filmed.

Runtime

1h 0m


Origin Country

United Kingdom


Original Language

English


Original Title

Greg Davies: Looking for Kes


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    BBC

    United Kingdom

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