BBC Four Brings Back Classic Drama Roads To Freedom After 50 Years
BBC Four is making waves by airing The Roads To Freedom for the first time since the 1970s. The iconic drama, based on Jean-Paul Sartre’s novels, hits screens on Wednesday, July 27. Fans will enjoy an introduction from Colin Baker, who famously played Claude in his TV debut.
More Archival Treasures Heading to BBC Four This Year
The channel isn’t stopping there. BBC Four has lined up a host of rare archive gems, many unseen on BBC network TV for years. Highlights include:
- The Singing Detective – Dennis Potter’s groundbreaking musical drama
- How Green Was My Valley – The BBC adaptation of Richard Llewellyn’s beloved novel
- Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy – The classic John Le Carré drama
- Sunset Song – The 1970s BBC Scotland drama celebrating the novel’s 90th anniversary, with special introductions from Vivien Heilbron and Moira Armstrong
BBC Four’s Big BBC Centenary Celebrations
Earlier announced centenary specials also feature powerful dramas, including:
- A Man From The Sun – A 1956 drama tackling West Indian immigrants’ struggles in Britain
- Our Friends In The North – The acclaimed story of four Newcastle friends, introduced by Christopher 1
- The Billy Plays – Part of the famous BBC Play For Today series
- A landmark coming-of-age drama set in 1970s South London
BBC Four is staking its claim as THE place to discover the BBC’s finest archive treasures. Don’t miss these legendary dramas making a long-awaited return!
