Channel 4 and Stella Artois' The Ultimate Film counts down, for the first time ever, the most successful 100 films to show in UK cinemas since the dawn of film, based on actual bums on seats.

Using classic film clips, behind-the-scenes footage, new and contemporary interviews with stars, directors, producers, experts and critics, this celebration of cinema is a fascinating history of changing times, tastes and technology.

This really is the definitive movie chart. Hollywood star and comedy legend John Cleese is our host through this epic, two-night, feature presentation. What will be The Ultimate Film?



  List compiled by the
  British Film Institute