19 May 2026
David Tennant’s Closet Picks
The actor praises Terry Gilliam’s extraordinary imagination, talks about the subtle beauty and intelligence of Brief Encounter, and examines what made Laurence Olivier’s Shakespearean performances so remarkable.
- Choices
- 6
- Single films
- 4
- Box sets
- 2
| Chose | Director | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Time Bandits | Terry Gilliam | 1981 |
| 2 | The Importance of Being Earnest | Anthony Asquith | 1952 |
| 3 | David Lean Directs Noël Cowardbox set, 4 films | ||
| 4 | His Girl Friday | Howard Hawks | 1940 |
| 5 | Olivier’s Shakespearebox set, 3 films | ||
| 6 | 12 Angry Men | Sidney Lumet | 1957 |