Today in Movies
Movies made by BBC Films
Awards:
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 nominations.
Length: 109 mins
Denial (2016)
September 25th , 1996, Deborah Lipstadt finds out that David Irving is suing her publisher, Penguin Books
January 11th , 2000, the trial begins
April 11th , 2000, the judge rules on the Irving v Penguin Books Ltd libel case
Awards:
6 nominations.
Length: 120 mins
Woman in Gold (2015)
February 24th , 2004, the Supreme Court hears the Republic of Austria v. Altmann case
June 7th , 2004, the Supreme Court rules in favour of Maria Altmann
January 16th , 2006, arbitration finds in favour of Maria Altmann
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 11 nominations.
Length: 112 mins
Victoria & Abdul (2017)
June 23rd , 1887, Abdul Karim delivers a mohur gold coin to Queen Victoria
January 22nd , 1901, Queen Victoria dies
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. Another 22 wins & 55 nominations.
Length: 118 mins
Judy (2019)
December 28th , 1968, Judy Garland arrives in London
January 23rd , 1969, Judy Garland is heckled on stage
February 1st , 1969, Judy Garland gives her last performance in London
March 15th , 1969, Judy Garland marries Mickey Deans
Awards:
3 nominations.
Length: 115 mins
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
November 14th , 1532,
June 1st , 1533, Anne Boleyn is crowned queen
September 7th , 1533, Anne Boleyn gives birth to Elizabeth
January 29th , 1536, Anne Boleyn suffers a miscarriage
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 21 nominations.
Length: 110 mins
The Duchess (2008)
June 7th , 1774, Lady Georgiana Spencer marries William Cavendish
February 20th , 1792, Georgiana Cavendish gives birth to Eliza
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 16 wins & 52 nominations.
Length: 119 mins
Bright Star (2009)
April 3rd , 1819, Fanny Brawne moves in next door to John Keats
October 18th , 1819, John Keats and Fanny Brawne are engaged
August 10th , 1820, John Keats moves in with Fanny Brawne before leaving for Italy
September 13th , 1820, John Keats and Fanny Brawne say their last goodbye
February 23rd , 1821, John Keats dies in Rome
Awards:
5 nominations.
Length: 97 mins
The Damned United (2009)
April 11th , 1973, Derby County lose to Juventus
October 15th , 1973, Brian Clough and Peter Taylor resign from Derby County
August 10th , 1974, Leeds lose to Liverpool in a Charity Shield match
September 12th , 1974, Brian Clough is sacked as manager of Leeds United
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 25 nominations.
Length: 98 mins
Stan & Ollie (2018)
September 9th , 1953, Laurel and Hardy are welcomed in Ireland
May 17th , 1954, Oliver Hardy suffers a heart attack
Length: 102 mins
The Mercy (2018)
September 23rd , 1968, The Teignmouth Electron is launched
October 31st , 1968, Donald Crowhurst begins his around the world sailing attempt in the Teignmouth Electron
July 1st , 1969, the Teignmouth Electron is found abandoned
July 10th , 1969, Donald Crowhurst writes his final confession
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 4 nominations.
Length: 92 mins
Miss Potter (2006)
October 2nd , 1902, The Tale of Peter Rabbit is published
July 25th , 1905, Norman Warne proposes to Beatrix Potter
August 25th , 1905, Norman Warne dies of lymphatic leukaemia
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 19 wins & 61 nominations.
Length: 99 mins
My Week with Marilyn (2011)
September 11th , 1957, Colin Clark's week spent with Marilyn Monroe begins
Awards:
5 wins & 7 nominations.
Length: 97 mins
Death Defying Acts (2007)
October 31st , 1926, Harry Houdini dies after being punched in the stomach
