Greg Davies: Looking for Kes
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
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 19, 2019
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
User Score
70%
Original Title
Greg Davies: Looking for Kes
Production Companies
BBC
Director
Jenny Dames
Description
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.
