Britain in a Day
Overview
On Saturday 12 November 2011, an eclectic range of British people turned the camera on themselves, capturing the entertaining and mundane, the exciting and unusual, the poignant and the everyday. The result, Britain in a Day tells the fascinating story of the British public in their own words. Following on from the feature film Life in a Day, this 90-minute film directed by BAFTA winner Morgan Matthews offers an extraordinarily candid look at 21st-century life across the UK, crafted from over 750 hours of footage, including 11,526 clips submitted to YouTube. The documentary offers remarkable insight into the lives, loves, fears and hopes of people living in Britain today. This captivating self-portrait of Britain forms part of the BBC's Cultural Olympiad.
Top-billed cast
- JJack Keane
- MMarie Deenmamode
- JJonathan Berry
- JJonathan Proud
- LLee John Blackmore
- LLawrence Mallinson
Crew
- Director
- Morgan Matthews
- Producers
- Ridley Scott, Liza Marshall
- Production
- BBC, Scott Free Productions
Frequently asked questions
What is Britain in a Day rated?
Britain in a Day has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 votes.
Who directed Britain in a Day?
Britain in a Day was directed by Morgan Matthews.
When was Britain in a Day released?
Britain in a Day was released in 2012.
