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.

Release Date

November 19, 2019

Status

Released

Original Title

Greg Davies: Looking for Kes

Runtime

1h 0min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

BBC