So looking forward to the new golden age of British cinema.

Gordon had a long career in British cinema and television from the 1940s to the 1970s, often playing government officials.

At that time British cinema started facing two important problems.

The British cinema isn't dead, it's just not speaking as clearly.

At a time when British cinema had few international stars, this was considered vital to the film's success.

He was internationally recognized as the 10th-most-popular star in British cinema.

Something happened to British cinema this year: it got world-class again.

It is now frequently cited as a classic of British cinema.

Is this a new golden age for British cinema?

The British Cinema where we were to perform had been built in 1890.