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Greg Davies: Looking for Kes (2019)

2019-11-19 · 1h 0m · EN
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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.

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Greg DaviesGreg DaviesSelfDavid BradleyDavid BradleySelfKen LoachKen LoachSelfTony GarnettTony GarnettSelfJarvis CockerJarvis CockerSelfKit de WaalKit de WaalSelfMilly JohnsonMilly JohnsonSelfIan McMillanIan McMillanReadings (Voice)Barry HinesBarry HinesSelf (Archival Footage)

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What is Greg Davies: Looking for Kes about?

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.

How long is Greg Davies: Looking for Kes?

Greg Davies: Looking for Kes has a runtime of 60 minutes.