Lord Elgin and Some Stones of No Value (1985)

Press & Posters



PICK OF THE DAY - "Lord Elgin and Some Stones of No Value" is an authentic, well-researched drama-documnetary…. the device of having the TV cast argue over Elgin's actions is a useful way of presenting the pros and cons of the controversy"
MAIL ON SUNDAY


PICK OF THE DAY - "Christopher Miles's fine film recreates the beginnings of the Greek take-away trade, with Nigel Havers and Clare Byam Shaw splendid as the Elgins"
SUNDAY TIMES


PICK OF THE DAY - "This intriguing film uses dramatic reconstruction and original documentation to trace events from 1802 when Lord Elgin relieved the Parthenon of some priceless treasures"
SUNDAY EXPRESS


"The quality of the film is excellent. The re-creations are superb - high quality acting in authentic Greek settings. There is a creative use of historical documents throughout - and the narration by Dimitri Malavetas contributes enormously to this fine production"
WNET/CHANNEL 13 etc., Archaeology America 1989

The Guardian - Monday 8th June 1998