OUT THIS WEEK: The Naked Civil Servant
...fully restored for blu-ray!
Originally broadcast on British TV in 1976, The Naked Civil Servant was the compelling drama that won John Hurt his first Best Actor BAFTA, it tells the remarkable true story of Quentin Crisp, self-proclaimed England’s Stately Homo, who lived an openly homosexual lifestyle from the 1930s in London at a time when it was a criminal offence. Following his openly flamboyant life through the haunts of Belgravia, Chelsea and Soho, it brings us into the 1970s. His best-selling autobiography, The Naked Civil Servant forms the basis for Philip Mackie’s script for this highly acclaimed drama, directed by and produced by Verity Lambert (Doctor Who). BAFTA-nominated for best Single TV Drama and winning the prestigious Prix Italia Award, The Naked Civil Servant provides John Hurt with a career-defining performance.
Voted fourth in BFI’s Top 100 TV programmes of 20th Century, the film has been fully restored in high-definition from the original film elements and still retains its power and social relevance. It remains one of the most significant LGBT dramas of all time as well as a fitting tribute to a much loved actor.
"Never keep up with the Joneses. Drag them down to you level" - Quentin Crisp
The Naked Civil Servant is released by Network.
Available on BluRay/ DVD on 5th June RRP £14.99/£12.99
Read our review here