Tony Garnett Movies

A psychedelic documentary of the body electric, with music by Pink Floyd. The film was directed and produced by Roy Battersby. The film's narrators,...

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...

The lives and loves of three young working class women, set in the pubs, terraced houses and factories of Battersea, South London.

A night watchman at a garage is found murdered, and four teddy boys are put on trial for the crime. Witnesses and suspects give differing accounts of...

When honest young Tolly is forced on the run with ‘Black Jack’, a villainous ruffian, adventure and mishap are never far away. As the two...

Kate, a young girl under psychiatric examination, suffers from a lack of confidence, self-esteem and self-control – telling of the “bad...

The workers of Milton Colliery prepare for a royal visit from Prince Charles.

Marking Play for Today’s 50th anniversary, Drama Out of a Crisis is a compelling exploration of the series, its origins, achievements,...

The life and passions of a speaker at Hyde Park Corner.

Private investigator Nick Sharman accepts a case which at first seems intriguing, but ends up causing him bitter regret.

A pair of hoodlums steal a car in which there is a note - a ransom letter - directed to a wealthy man whose daughter has just been kidnapped. The two...

A month after the royal visit, the workers at Milton Colliery are brought crashing back down to earth by an underground explosion.

In a late night chemist a shot bank robber has been taken for treatment, and to rendezvous with the gang leader.

The Lump is an uncompromising exploration of exploitation and resistance within the building trade.

Director Ken Loach explores the politics of race, class and charity in a capitalist society in this documentary funded by the Save the Children...

A liberal white man becomes a Muslim to promote racial harmony.

An improvised character piece, overseen by Les Blair and Tony Garnett set in the everyday life of a group of polytechnic students.

After a prolonged industrial dispute in the Liverpool Docks, the striking workers reject management demands of a return to work and decide instead to...

As the Nazis grow ever more powerful in Germany, Werner grows up in an aristocratic household, hating his domineering father and making enemies in...

The tale of two women: Sandra, an ambitious but naive Birmingham working girl who moves to London with the hope of securing wealthier patrons, and...