When a group of archeology students travel back in time to rescue their professor, they find they must first survive a vicious war between France and England before they can try to make it back to the 21st century.
Dickens was the master of Victorian social satire, ruthlessly exposing the cruelty and absurdity that supported the strictly hierarchical class-structure of the day. This superb production of Our Mutual Friend does full justice to his darkest, most complex novel, fleshing out the satirical bones of the plot with performances that eschew caricature in favour of psychological depth. Anna Friel's Bella is wonderfully complex, her innate goodness struggling with her love of money and desire for advancement. Paul McGann, as the lawyer Wrayburn, is also superb, wrestling with the implications of his feelings for Lizzie. And of course, this being Dickens and the BBC, there's a terrific supporting cast, including Timothy Spall as the melancholy articulator of skeletons, Mr Venus. As the fortunes of the characters rise and fall, the river Thames flows eternally on, the symbolic backbone of this remarkable story. At six hours, this version of Our Mutual Friend is a long production, but not a moment too long. A mystery, a love story, a critique of the pursuit of wealth and status, this is perhaps the best adaptation of Dickens ever to be committed to film. --Simon Leake, Amazon.com
Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro star in Limitless, a paranoia-fuelled action thriller that'll blow your mind.
During the Second World War, Britain's women were asked to help out the farming industry by joining The Women's Land Army (The Land Girls). Three city gals make their way to the Lawrence farm in Dorset, and find themselves taking to the work easily enough. The only problem between them is each want young Joe (Steven Mackintosh) for their own reasons. Ag (Anna Friel) is the fiery sort who'll take pleasure where she finds it; Prue (Rachel Wiesz) just wants a lesson in the ways of the world; while Stella (Catherine McCormack) is looking for a way out of the private trap she's set in motion back home, but her feelings are the most sincere of the bunch. The film is Stella's story really (as adapted from the novel by Angela Huth), and has her affecting the on-off decision by Joe to join the RAF, the fight with the government to keep the East Meadow as it is and the paths the two other girls end up taking. Everything is very sweet-natured, especially when played out against a backdrop of rolling green hills, chuffing steam engines and knee-high socks tucked into Wellington boots. There's no comment on the effects of war as such, instead this film is more about the reasons why we make choices in life. --Paul Tonks
Titles Comprise: Goal!: Santiago Munez harbours the dream of becoming a professional footballer. After an extraordinary turn of events the poor Mexican-American immigrant has the chance to make his dream a reality when Newcastle United come calling... Goal 2: Newcastle United's favorite player reaches superstardom - and every footballer's dream - when he's transferred to Real Madrid to play in the UEFA European Champions League alongside David Beckham Zinedine Zidane Raul Guti and Iker Casillas. As Santiago basks in the glory acclaim and money he discovers the ugly face of success - one that threatens to destroy everything he's worked for and everyone he loves.... Filled with breathless football action in real games with real football legends Goal 2: Living The Dream is a thrilling adrenaline rush! Goal! 3: Taking On The World is the third part of the football film trilogy Goal! and is directed by legendary music video Director (Andy Morahan). Taking place during the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany it sees Mexican footballer Santiago Munez (Kuno Becker) pitted against his Real Madrid team-mates and England players Charlie Braithwaite (Leo Gregory) and Liam Adams (JJ Feild) in a mutual quest to lift sport's ultimate prize.
An adaptation of William Shakespeare's most loved romantic comedy. Stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Kevin Kline.
Nobel Prize winning German scientist, Werner Heisenberg, is aiding the Nazis' efforts to develop an atom bomb using heavy water' from a factory deep in the Norwegian mountains. Desperate to crush Hitler's catastrophic goal, The Allies plan and mount a series of daring sabotage missions to blow up the plant before the Germans can create their potentially devastating nuclear weapon, an enterprise fraught with many dilemmas and epic challenges, the outcome of which will determine the future of democracy itself. Leading English, Norwegian and German actors portray the real-life characters and heroes of one of the most exciting stories from the Second World War, dramatised over six parts.
Neverland reveals the never-before-told story of how Peter Pan became the Boy Who Never Grew Up. It's an enthralling fantasy adventure for all of the family, starring Rhys Ifans, Anna Friel, Charles Dance, Bob Hoskins, with Charlie Rowe as Peter and Keira Knightley as the voice of Tinker Bell. It's 1906 and young ragamuffin Peter (Rowe) and his gang of pickpockets earn their keep by committing robberies for crooked fencing instructor Jimmy (Ifans). Hired by the enigmatic Richard Fludd (Dance) to steal a mysterious orb from an antiques shop, Jimmy involves Peter and his friends, little knowing that the sphere acts as a gateway to another world. When the orb is accidentally activated during the robbery, Peter looks on as Jimmy and the boys are transported to the magical realm of Neverland. Confronting Fludd, Peter finds his own way to Neverland, but discovers that Jimmy and the boys have already been captured by pirates, led by the beautiful but ruthless Captain Elizabeth Bonny (Friel). Meanwhile, Peter is saved from a swarm of angry 'Tree Spirits' by a group of Kaw Indians who reveal that they've been in Neverland for hundreds of years and have never aged a day. Onboard the pirate ship Jolly Roger, Jimmy finds himself drawn to Bonny and her maniacal plans for ruling Neverland. Desperate to get her hands on the powerful 'mineral dust' that gives the Tree Spirits their power, Bonny plots against the Kaws who protect the magical creatures from harm. Peter sets out to save his friends and find a way back to London, but discovers that his beloved mentor Jimmy has been much changed by Bonny's malign influence. As Bonny's cruel methods cut a swathe of destruction through Neverland, Peter finds his loyalty to the increasingly unhinged Jimmy tested as a remarkable series of events set him on the path to becoming the Boy Who Never Grew Up. This two-part Peter Pan prequel features thrilling action and a superb A-list cast. Directed by Willing, the visionary film-maker behind miniseries Alice and Tin Man, Neverland explores the origins of classic characters like Peter Pan and Captain Hook and the very nature of the world created by author JM Barrie. Also featuring Knightley as the voice of Tinkerbell and Hoskins as Smee, a character he first played in Steven Spielberg's Hook, Neverland is a star-studded family spectacular brought to the screen with imagination and verve.
With all the men away to war Lily (Anna Friel) falls madly in love and marries a handsome Canadian soldier Charlie Travis (Aden Young). But Charlie is shipped off to the front and Lily discovers she's expecting his baby not knowing if she will ever see him alive again. Lily receives instructions from the Canadian Embassy that she is to be shipped across the sea to her new Canadian in-laws. Life for Lily is not about to improve on arriving in Canada she is met by cold-hearted mother-in-law Betty (Brenda Fricker) and crippled sister-in-law Sylvia. Lily finds she has swapped one horrendous existence for another as she must struggle to survive on a dilapidate farm in the bleak Canadian wilderness. Based on the true story and winner of two Genies (Canada's Academy Awards) this film is both heartfelt and funny and will genuinely keep you engrossed till the end.
A talented Mexican footballer finds himself thrust into the spotlight, playing for Newcastle Utd.
As the river flows silently through Victorian London, its dark waters bring with them a tale of crime and passion. And it’s on the banks of the Thames that the poor, but captivating Lizzy helps her father earn his unwholesome living. But they little suspect that the next body they recover will lead them to a world far removed from their own. A superficial world of dinner parties at the Veneerings and the aspirations of the Wilfers household. And as their lives weave with a multitude of characters, a complex story of love and money emerges with true Dickenson vision.
From the award winning writer of Mark of Cain comes this explosive drama, exploring the relationship between 28-year-old Eddie, (Daniel Mays - Ashes to Ashes, Made in Dagenham) recently released on life licence from prison after serving 10 years, and his probation office, Paula (Anna Friel - Pushing Daisies, The Street) returning herself from suspension from a previous case gone-wrong. With both characters dealing with the stigma of personal and public disgrace whilst trying to reclaim their lives and reputations, Public Enemies is a gripping, surprising and incredibly moving drama.
Deep Water is a gripping, emotional thriller set against the beautiful and imposing backdrop of the Lake District. The series is adapted from the Windermere series of novels by critically-acclaimed author, Paula Daly. The six part series follows the lives of three complex and vibrant women, each struggling to keep their heads above very deep water. Like all of us, they seek to do their best for their families, but face tough choices with difficult, and often messy repercussions. The women are connected by the school gates, each with children around the same age. With a stunning home overlooking Lake Windermere, Kate and Guy appear to be two of life's winners, but is it possible Kate is too good to be true?
From the multi-award-winning writer Jimmy McGovern Hollywood star Sean Bean heads an impressive cast in this poignant and powerful series centred around Father Michael Kerrigan, a Catholic priest presiding over an urban parish in northern England. Father Michael must be a confidant, counsellor and confessor to a congregation struggling to reconcile its beliefs with the challenges of daily life in contemporary Britain. With a chequered past and a complicated relationship with his own family, the priest is determined to help his parishioners through their troubles. But despite his best efforts, Father Michael can't always fix what's broken in their lives.
Theatreland is the first ever observational documentary to look behind the scenes at one of London's premiere West End theatres. This programme follows the Theatre Royal Haymarket's busy daily life from the front of house team dealing with the public to the production teams backstage working to get a new production up and running along with all the dramas disasters and tantrums that can erupt behind the velvet curtain. Filming coincides with the arrival of new artistic director Sean Mathias and will include his first production Waiting for Godot - one of the most eagerly-awaited theatrical events of 2009 featuring three legends of stage and screen - Sir Ian McKellen Simon Callow and Patrick Stewart. Alongside this tale we will also be with Sean every step of the way as he begins to get to grips with his next exciting new production for TRH - the first-ever theatric adaptation of Truman Capote''s iconic tale of a girl in New York City - Breakfast at Tiffany's starring Anna Friel.
Anna Friel returns in the titular role for a gripping second series of the multi-layered drama. The team come together to investigate the death of a young schoolboy who was abducted a few years before.
Series 3 of the ITV drama.
Holding Synopsis:Marcella is a crime-noir detective series starring Anna Friel. Marcella in her 30s reboots her career in the Murder Squad of the Metropolitan Police after a 12 year maternity break.
Steve Coogan's passion project reunites him with longtime collaborator Michael Winterbottom (24 Hour Party People, A Cock and Bull Story) for the real life story of the 'King of Soho', the legendary gentleman's club owner and porn publisher Paul Raymond.
Leeson (Ewan McGregor) is rightly proud of himself: despite his humble beginnings, the Watford lad is now a trusted employee of Barings Merchant Bank, the City of London's oldest Banking House founded in 1763.
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