Will And Testament: Tony Benn

Before his death this year, Tony Benn filmed this captivating record of his controversial career, from “Britain’s most perilous man” to national treasure. It’s essentially a feature-length lecture, but Benn’s eloquence and spirit, undimmed to the end, are reason enough to watch – how many octogenarians are “chuffed” to still hear death threats?

Director Skip Kite’s archive footage complements Benn’s insights with a fascinating history of post-war British the high classes, although the silly, symbolic set proves a distraction.