Royal Mail celebrates film classics

Great British Films stamp series launched.

by Jennie Kermode

The Royal Mail today launched a new series of stamps celebrating some of the best of British cinema. Featuring key scenes from these much-loved classics, six of them are available in postcard sized collectors' editions, as follows:-

"We are delighted to present this celebration of our home-grown film industry, which features six classic British films that have enjoyed global success in the post-war era," said the Royal Mail on its webste.

A miniatures sheet depicting scenes from four acclaimed 1930s documentaries is also available, with stills from the following films:-

  • Night Mail
  • Love on the Wing
  • A Colour Box
  • Spare Time

Since 1995, the US has been celebrating one iconic film star on a stamp each year. This year it is featuring Charlton Heston.

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