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The Duke. Image shows from L to R: Kempton Bunton (Jim Broadbent), Dorothy Bunton (Helen Mirren)
The Duke

The Duke

  • 2022 film

Jim Broadbent stars as a man who steals a painting from the National Gallery. Based on a true story. Also features Helen Mirren, Fionn Whitehead, Anna Maxwell Martin, Matthew Goode, Jack Bandeira and more.

  • Repeated Friday at 11:15pm on BBC2

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Making The Film

Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren introduce The Duke. Set in 1961, it follows the story of Kempton Bunton, a 60-year old taxi driver, who stole Goya's portrait of the Duke of Wellington from the National Gallery in London.

Featuring: Jim Broadbent (Kempton Bunton), Helen Mirren (Dorothy Bunton), Roger Michell & Nicky Bentham.

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