Greg Davies: Looking for Kes (2019)
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.
Director: Jenny Dames
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: November 19, 2019
Cast
- Greg Davies - Self
- David Bradley - Self
- Ken Loach - Self
- Tony Garnett - Self
- Jarvis Cocker - Self
- Kit de Waal - Self
- Milly Johnson - Self
- Ian McMillan - Readings (Voice)
- Barry Hines - Self (archive Footage)
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Greg Davies: Looking for Kes stars Greg Davies, David Bradley, Ken Loach, Tony Garnett, Jarvis Cocker, Kit de Waal.
- How long is Greg Davies: Looking for Kes?
- Greg Davies: Looking for Kes has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Greg Davies: Looking for Kes?
- Greg Davies: Looking for Kes is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
- Where was Greg Davies: Looking for Kes produced?
- Greg Davies: Looking for Kes was produced in United Kingdom.