Britain in a Day (2012)

Britain in a Day (2012) poster

On Saturday 12 November 2011, an eclectic range of British people turned the camera on themselves, capturing the entertaining and mundane, the exciting and unusual, the poignant and the everyday. The result, Britain in a Day tells the fascinating story of the British public in their own words. Following on from the feature film Life in a Day, this 90-minute film directed by BAFTA winner Morgan Matthews offers an extraordinarily candid look at 21st-century life across the UK, crafted from over 750 hours of footage, including 11,526 clips submitted to YouTube. The documentary offers remarkable insight into the lives, loves, fears and hopes of people living in Britain today. This captivating self-portrait of Britain forms part of the BBC's Cultural Olympiad.

Director: Morgan Matthews
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Music: Martin Phipps
Editing: Peter Christelis
Production: BBC, Scott Free Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Britain in a Day about?
On Saturday 12 November 2011, an eclectic range of British people turned the camera on themselves, capturing the entertaining and mundane, the exciting and unusual, the poignant and the everyday. The result, Britain in a Day tells the fascinating story of the British public in their own words. Following on from the feature film Life in a Day, this 90-minute film directed by BAFTA winner Morgan Matthews offers an extraordinarily candid look at 21st-century life across the UK, crafted from over 750 hours of footage, including 11,526 clips submitted to YouTube. The documentary offers remarkable insight into the lives, loves, fears and hopes of people living in Britain today. This captivating self-portrait of Britain forms part of the BBC's Cultural Olympiad.
Who directed Britain in a Day?
Britain in a Day was directed by Morgan Matthews.
Who stars in Britain in a Day?
Britain in a Day stars Jack Keane, Jonathan Berry, Lee John Blackmore, Marie Deenmamode, Lawrence Mallinson, Jonathan Proud.
How long is Britain in a Day?
Britain in a Day has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Britain in a Day?
Britain in a Day is a Documentary film.
Where was Britain in a Day produced?
Britain in a Day was produced in United Kingdom.