Greg Davies: Looking for Kes
Synopsis
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 Davies: Looking For Kes • Full Documentary • HD
Type: Clip • Published 2021-05-23
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- Director
- Jenny Dames
- Original Title
- Greg Davies: Looking for Kes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Jenny Dames
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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.
Who directed Greg Davies: Looking for Kes?
Greg Davies: Looking for Kes was directed by Jenny Dames.
Who stars in Greg Davies: Looking for Kes?
The principal cast of Greg Davies: Looking for Kes includes Greg Davies, David Bradley, Ken Loach, Tony Garnett, Jarvis Cocker.
When was Greg Davies: Looking for Kes released and how long is it?
Greg Davies: Looking for Kes was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.