One of the best British films ever is streaming on BBC iPlayer for limited time | Films | Entertainment
Back in 1951, Ealing Studios produced the classic comedy movie The Lavender Hill Mob.
Set on the street of the same name in Battersea near London’s Clapham Junction, the film follows Alec Guinness’ clerk responsible for transporting a bank’s gold supplies for the last two decades. But now he’s decided to steal £1 million of it in a heist.
Ranked by the BFI as the 17th greatest British film of all time, the movie co-stars Stanley Holloway, Sid James and Alfie Bass.
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