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.
Directed by Jenny Dames
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Cast
Greg Davies
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David Bradley
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Ken Loach
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Jarvis Cocker
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Ian McMillan
Readings (Voice)
Barry Hines
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Popular Reviews
2 reviews
Alex
8.0★ · 01/16/26
kes fucking broke me and that last monologue with greg looking into the camera was so emotional and its clear how much the film and book means to him
kes fucking broke me and that last monologue with greg looking into the camera was so emotional and its clear how much the film and book means to him
