Ricky Tomlinson - star of TV's "The Royle Family" - plays football manager Mike Bassett in this spoof documentary that follows the turn of events after he becomes manager of England's international football team - because no one else wants the job!
A contented ex-villain is forced to do one last spectacular robbery by a psychotic face from his past in this mould-breaking stylish thriller by one of the UK's hottest new talents Guinness surfer ad director Jonathan Glazer Gary Dove (Ray Winstone) is blissfully retired living in a Spanish villa paradise with the wife he adores. His perfect lifestyle is shattered by the arrival of his gangster nemesis Don Logan (Ben Kingsley) intent on persuading him to return to London for a big heist. Desperate not to sacrifice his carefully built idyll Dove is drawn into a shocking battle of wills with Logan ending in an explosive psychological showdown and a sensational underwater bank robbery in which he must risk everything to protect the woman he loves.
A motley crew of retired police officers are assigned to re-open troublesome cases that were never laid to rest. From the discovery of a new motive in the killing of a college lecturer to tracing of a missing child the team finds a way through the detail that eluded the original officers. But they are finding a surprising incidence of cover-up and conspiracy in their new investigations. Are their superiors about to close ranks? Or is someone feeding them particular files? Either way the suspicion that they are being manipulated is high - and the team is determined to get to the bottom of it. These old dogs won't roll over too easily. Episodes Comprise: 1. Casualty 2. God's Waiting Room 3. Ducking And Diving 4. Nine Lives 5. Powerhouse 6. Buried Treasure 7. Father's Pride 8. Big Topped
The Agatha Christie Hour is a collection of ten dramas based on short stories by the most popular novelist in history. Featuring a heady mix of romance, the supernatural and thrilling adventure, the episodes all showcase Christie's unrivalled flair for the dramatic. With guest stars including John Nettles, Roy Kinnear, Amanda Redman, Rupert Everett and Cherie Lunghi, the episodes in this set are: Features: Magnolia Blossom The Case of the Discontented Soldier The Girl in the Train The Fourth Man Jane in Search of a Job The Manhood of Edward Robinson The Case of the Middle-aged Wife In a Glass Darkly The Mystery of the Blue Jar The Red Signal
When it comes to footballing wisdom Mike's in a league of his own! Following his moderate success as England boss Mike Bassett (Ricky Tomlinson) wants one last chance of the big time after an otherwise undistinguished managerial career. He's offered a job at Wirral County a team his dad once played for and believes he can resurrect the side currently languishing as the bottom of their league. Bassett has fallen on hard times since reaching the latter stages of the World Cup. H
A contented ex-villain is forced to do one last spectacular robbery by a psychotic face from his past in this mould-breaking stylish thriller by one of the UK's hottest new talents Guinness surfer ad director Jonathan Glazer Gary Dove (Ray Winstone) is blissfully retired living in a Spanish villa paradise with the wife he adores. His perfect lifestyle is shattered by the arrival of his gangster nemesis Don Logan (Ben Kingsley) intent on persuading him to return to London for a big heist. Desperate not to sacrifice his carefully built idyll Dove is drawn into a shocking battle of wills with Logan ending in an explosive psychological showdown and a sensational underwater bank robbery in which he must risk everything to protect the woman he loves.
Amanda Redman Dennis Waterman James Bolam and Alun Armstrong star as an unlikely team of crack detectives in this the complete third series of New Tricks.
The murder of a palaeontologist at the Natural History Museum opens the new series. The team discovers the victim was a respected but outspoken scientist with a knack for rubbing people up the wrong way - and when it comes out he was strongly opposed to the museum's sponsorship deal with a large fuel company, the cops soon have plenty of suspects.
A contended ex-villain is forced into one last spectacular robbery by a psychotic face from his past in this mould-breaking stylish thriller by director Jonathan Glazer. Gary Dove (Ray Winstone) is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with the wife he adores. His perfect lifestyle is shattered by the arrival of his gangster nemesis Don Logan (Ben Kingsley) intent on persuading him to return to London for a big heist. Desperate not to sacrifice his carefully built idyll, Dove is drawn into a shocking battle of wills with Logan, ending in an explosive psychological showdown, and a sensational underwater bank robbery in which he must risk everything to protect the woman he loves.
A motley crew of retired police officers are assigned to re-open troublesome cases that were never laid to rest. From the discovery of a new motive in the killing of a college lecturer to tracing of a missing child the team finds a way through the detail that eluded the original officers. But they are finding a surprising incidence of cover-up and conspiracy in their new investigations. Are their superiors about to close ranks? Or is someone feeding them particular files? Either way
Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman heads The Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS), cracking previously unsolved crimes from the past. Her team are ex policemen who have opted for early retirement. In series nine Jack Halford deals a devastating blow to UCOS - he's quitting. But before the team can question the reasons behind his decision and persuade him to stay, shadowy Whitehall Intelligence figure Stephen Fisher arrives with one of his secret cases, the unsolved murder of a woman dating back 100 years. UCOS have just 24 hours to solve it. This three disc set contains all ten episodes from the ninth series which also sees Denis Lawson joining the team as DI Steve McAllister. Special Features: Behind the Scenes Cast Filmographies Subtitles
A life-affirming drama, full of heart and hope, series four of THE GOOD KARMA HOSPITAL sees the fiercely passionate and outspoken Lydia Fonseca forced to confront her complex past when Greg faces deportation. Meanwhile, beloved Ruby Walker struggles to look to her uncertain future, after Gabriel Varma's shock departure. Excitingly, we also introduce two new doctors, the charismatic British Asian Muslim, Samir Hasan and the epitome of a young, privileged Indian woman in Nikita (Niki) Sharma, who is getting a taste of medicine at the sharp end. As with all families, this medical family has their ups and downs, yet they are bound by duty to their patients - and love for one another. Escape with us to Kerala in South India, with all of its contrasts and to this beloved community hospital.
New Tricks returns for its tenth series and it’s all change at UCOS. The Met’s finest retired cops go further than ever before to ensure there is no such thing as a case too cold! The team travel to Gibraltar for a two-part story that takes them back to the Falkland’s Conflict of the eighties. Brian Lane’s past catches up with him and Sandra Pullman considers her next move after running the team for ten years. As well as starring Amanda Redman and Alun Armstrong series ten sees Nicholas Lyndhurst join the team as Dan Griffin to work alongside Dennis Waterman and Denis Lawson. Tamzin Outhwaite joins as DCI Sasha Miller – only the second boss the team has ever known. Will things run smoothly with a new hand on the helm or will the boys ensure that things get done their way? The Unsolved Crime and Open Case squad is as busy as ever with its remit to re-investigate crimes that were never conclusively closed – and to put them to rest. The team may have changed but some things never do – a real hunger for the job and for justice as well as a lack of respect for authority. Solving cases has never been such fun.
Amanda Redman Dennis Waterman James Bolam and Alun Armstrong star as an unlikely team of crack detectives in this the complete second series of New Tricks.
A contended ex-villain is forced into one last spectacular robbery by a psychotic face from his past in this mould-breaking stylish thriller by director Jonathan Glazer. Gary Dove (Ray Winstone) is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with the wife he adores. His perfect lifestyle is shattered by the arrival of his gangster nemesis Don Logan (Ben Kingsley) intent on persuading him to return to London for a big heist. Desperate not to sacrifice his carefully built idyll, Dove is drawn into a shocking battle of wills with Logan, ending in an explosive psychological showdown, and a sensational underwater bank robbery in which he must risk everything to protect the woman he loves.
The sixth series of the hit detective crime show.
Amanda Redman Dennis Waterman James Bolam and Alun Armstrong star as an unlikely team of crack detectives in this the complete fifth series of New Tricks.
Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman heads The Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad (UCOS) cracking previously unsolved crimes from the past. Her team are three ex policemen; Gerry Standing Jack Halford and Brian Lane who have all opted for early retirement. In series 7 they reopen a case when the victim's daughter provides new evidence - from a psychic. A fashion designer's retrospective reignites the mystery of his stabbing during a party eight years ago. When the team are approached by a known paedophile who confesses to murder they find themselves trying to prove his innocence. A woman on remand brings information to UCOS about an apparently accidental fire 14 years ago and an old adversary brings them fresh information on a 30 year old bank job that threatens to finish the unit forever.
Amanda Redman stars in a new six-part series about a mother trying to keep her family on the straight and narrow.
Written by the acclaimed screenwriter Sally Wainwright (Children's Ward Coronation Street) and starring Amanda Redman (Sexy Beast New Tricks) as Alison Braithwaite head of the dysfunctional family that lurches from disaster to crisis and back again this second series of At Home with the Braithwaites was a huge commercial and critical success for ITV1 when it was first broadcast in 2001. Also starring Peter Davison (Black Beauty Dr Who) Lynda Bellingham (All Creatures Great & Small Second Thoughts) and Sylvia Syms (Ice Cold in Alex Victim) this emotional roller-coaster of a series was nominated for a number of awards and won the TV Quick Awards 2000 for Best New Drama as well as receiving an Emmy-nomination for Best Drama Series in 2002. Featuring all episodes from each series!
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