Frank Miller's acclaimed comic book comes to the screen courtesy of director Robert Rodriguez.
Mr Palfrey is a mild unassuming middle-aged man - the quintessential middle-rank British civil servant who enjoys a spot of fishing in his spare time. Mr Palfrey is also a spook... As a senior investigator for the Special Intelligence Service Palfrey's office is based close to the Houses of Parliament. His work is assigned by his female boss known only as 'the Co-ordinator' and assisting him is Blair a younger man adept at dealing with the nastier aspects of counter-intelligence. Beginning life as a pilot in Thames' Storyboard anthology and notable for its intelligent highly credible depiction of Cold War-era counter-espionage Mr Palfrey Of Westminster stars Alec McCowen (Travels With My Aunt) as the meticulous master spycatcher; John Shrapnel Leslie Phillips Ronald Hines and Martin Jarvis are among several high-profi le actors making guest appearances and writers include George Markstein (The Prisoner) and Philip Broadley (Public Eye Department S). This first-time release on DVD comprises both series originally screened in 1984 and 1985 the Storyboard pilot of 1983 and the 'postscript' play transmitted in 1989 and featuring Clive Wood as Blair.
A Kind of Loving: The Complete Series
In 1987, Buster was as much an experiment in film as its subject matter was in robbery. Could audiences ignore the rock singer status of Phil Collins in the lead role? Would audiences still be interested in a 25-year-old cash grab that had been considerably devalued by a currency gone metric? By and large the answer to both was "yes", helped considerably by a high budget (for a British film) it perfectly remade the 1960s experience. Collins as Buster Edwards is only one of a gang who all seem doomed to be captured after their £2.5 million train heist. The caper is over within 30 minutes. However, the film is really about the love story between Buster and his doting yet long-suffering wife June (an excellent Julie Walters). When the action switches to sun-drenched Mexico, you just know her loyalty is going to be tested to extremes because that's when Collins' award-winning songs kick in! "Two Hearts" and "Groovy Kind of Love" may not be 60s-styled, but the message is that love always conquers time and place.On the DVD: The transfer is rather average, as are the talent profiles of Collins, Walters, Ralph Brown (the legendary Ronnie Biggs), and director David Green. Making up for them is a 50-minute "Making of" featurette that interviews everyone involved, including the real-life Buster. There's lots of on-set tomfoolery, and some first attempts at the hit songs that hardly flatter Collins' live singing voice! --Paul Tonks
The British & Irish Lions in New Zealand as never seen before, up close, behind the scenes, literally Inside the Lions Den! For the first time ever in New Zealand the British & Irish Lions were accompanied by a film crew, recording every detail of an incredible six week adventure. Experience unprecedented behind the scenes access with the biggest names in British & Irish rugby. Sir Clive Woodward reveals his battle plans, while Lawrence Dallaglio and Brian O Driscoll lift the lid on the moment their tours came to an abrupt end; and much much more. Only once in rugby history had the British & Irish Lions conquered the mighty All Blacks on New Zealand soil. The task was a massive one and Inside the Lions Den reveals the passion and the pride of the touring party as they battled to achieve an almost impossible dream...
For the first time ever the true behind-the-scenes story of the England rugby team. ""Sweet Chariot"" is the film England fans thought they would never see. The extraordinary footage covers the 6 Nations Grand Slam and victories over Australia New Zealand and South Africa. This is the full account - on and off the pitch - of how Clive Woodward's team became number one in the world. ""The cameras were with us everywhere - at training and meetings in the hotel and the dressing room...It
England's Story is the eagerly awaited definitive account of England's entire World Cup campaign from Perth to Sydney from Heathrow to the streets of central London paved in gold. Up close and all seen through the eyes of the men who really know what it took to win the Webb Ellis Cup the England team. From minnows Georgia to mighty Australia in that incredible World Cup final all seven of England's World Cup clashes are here. The programme includes exclusive interviews with hea
The 1966 World Cup Final and the Rugby World Cup Final 2003 across three discs packaged together for the first time in one fantastic DVD box set. Savour the ultimate white knuckle rides as England ruled the world in football and then rugby. An exclusive and official collectors edition box set celebrating England's greatest sporting achievements.
After six weeks of gruelling competition, England battle reigning champions Australia. The two teams are inseparable after eighty minutes. Deep into extra time, there are just two minutes left on the clock. England rumble to within 40 yards of the posts. The ball is sent spiralling back to Jonny Wilkinson, the golden boy of English rugby, in a split second he drop kicks for goal and a chance for sporting immortality.
The Bill went from strength to strength in 1988 when it was restructured into the half-hour format that stormed to the top of the ITV ratings, and the show remained a Top Ten UK drama for over two decades becoming the longest-running police procedural drama ever screened on British television.Starring fan favourites Sgt. Cryer (Eric Richard), WPC Ackland (Trudie Goodwin), DS Ted Roach (Tony Scannell), DC Lines (Kevin Lloyd) and the irascible DI Burnside (Christopher Ellison), this set contains 48 consecutive episodes originally screened in 1990.
Blackwall Fire Station's Blue Watch takes to the streets again in the highly-popular drama series of the 80s and early 90s. Viewers loved the quirky but human characters that put their lives on the line with every episode and this set features some of the most fondly remembered including female fire-fighter Josie Lawrence ""Bayleaf"" ""Sicknote"" and ""Charisma"". This set not only features the original pilot film (by celebrated and award-winning writer Jack Rosenthal) but all five ep
After six weeks of gruelling competition, England battle reigning champions Australia. The two teams are inseparable after eighty minutes. Deep into extra time, there are just two minutes left on the clock. England rumble to within 40 yards of the posts. The ball is sent spiralling back to Jonny Wilkinson, the golden boy of English rugby, in a split second he drop kicks for goal and a chance for sporting immortality.
The tiny Pacific Island nations of Tonga, Fiji and Samoa reconnect with their warrior heritage and take on the giants of the rugby World Cup in this remarkable documentary feature uncovering the story of the greatest underdogs in professional sport. For the Pacific Islands the game of rugby has become the modern expression of their traditional warrior spirit. Their lightning fast, brutally physical, high risk style of rugby is legendary, making them every true fan’s favourite team wherever they play. But the reality behind the all-action sporting entertainment they provide is set against the unbelievable odds they go up against every time they play. Tonga arrives at the World Cup in France, the team’s small talent pool having been culled from a total population that would barely fill one stadium, and given their limited resources, this fun loving band of brothers must train in public parks. But, during the tournament, Tonga pushes the boundaries of rugby to the limit on and off the pitch, nearly resulting in the greatest ever upset in professional sport and potentially changing the game forever. Although a Pacific Island team may not have won the World Cup just yet, in one important aspect the Islanders are victorious. Ask Jonny Wilkinson, Sir Clive Woodward or Serge Betsen where the greatest supply of raw talent comes from and the answer is unanimous - the tiny populations of the Pacific Islanders. Relatable to rugby fans and newcomers alike, and with contributions from the greats of rugby, Pacific Warriors is a unique, humorous and personal insight into two very contrasting worlds, all united in their passion for one sport.
Frank Miller's acclaimed comic book comes to the screen courtesy of director Robert Rodriguez.
BAFTA award-winning children's series Press Gang is back in a new DVD release of the complete fourth series originally shown on ITV in 1992. Episodes comprise: 1. Bad News 2. UnXpected 3. She's Got It Taped 4. Love and War 5. In the Picture 6. Day Dreams
Written by Steven Moffatt the series is set in the fictional offices of the Junior Gazette a student newspaper ran with an iron fist by its editor Linda Day (Julia Sawalha)...
The legendary neo-prog rock band Shadowland returns with its first live DVD Edge of Night! Shot at the first edition of the Prog Rock festival in Katowice Poland the DVD features an exquisite feast of superb musicianship brought to you by Clive Nolan (Pendragon Caamora Arena Neo) Mike Varty (Landmarq Credo Jannison Edge and Mick Pointers project Script for a Jesters Tour) Karl Groom (a well-known music producer on the prog rock scene and a member of Threshold and Strangers on a Train) Mark Westwood (Caamora Neo) and Nick Harradence (NW10). Almost 2 hours of footage presenting songs from Shadowland's classic albums Ring of Roses Through the Looking Glass and Mad as a Hatter performed by the elite of the scene! Tracklist: 1. A Matter of Perspective 2. The Hunger 3. The Whistleblower 4. Mephisto Bridge 5. The Kruhulick Syndrome 6. The Waking Hour 7. Painting by Numbers 8. Hall of Mirrors 9. The Edge of Night 10. U.S.I. 11. The Seventh Year 12. Jigsaw 13. Dreams of the Ferryman 14. Ring of Roses
Series 2 of the BAFTA award-winning children's series from 1990. A family drama which follows the lives of the teenagers who run the 'Junior Gazette' a newspaper for the kids written by the kids under the iron-fist of the Editor Linda Day.
BAFTA Award winning children's series Press Gang is back in a new DVD release of the complete third series originally shown on ITV in 1991. Starring Dexter Fletcher and Julia Sawalha Press Gang was written by Steven Moffat ('Coupling' and the new 'Doctor Who')and is generally acknowledged to be one of the best series ever written for television. Episodes Included: The Big Hello Killer On The Line Chance Is A Fine Thing The Last Word Part 1 The Last Word Part 2 Holding On
The Bone Collector: He takes his victims' lives and leaves behind mysterious pieces of a bizarre puzzle. And the only person who may be able to make sense of the serial killer's deranged plan is Lincoln Rhyme (Denzel Washington) a one-time top homicide investigator. After a tragic accident changes his life forever Rhyme can only watch as other cops bungle the case...until he teams up with a young rookie Amelia Donaghy (Angelina Jolie) who bravely becomes his eyes and ears and searches out the clues that help them solve the case. But as the killer senses the cops closing in Rhyme realizes that he and his partner are on the trail of a vicious sadistic murderer who will stop at nothing on his deadly mission. At any moment Rhyme and Amelia could become his next targets - and their first case could become their last. (Dir. Phillip Noyce 1999) Philadelphia: Up-and-coming young lawyer Andrew Beckett (Tom Hanks) has just been fired by his prestigious law firm. They say he hasn't got what it takes. Andrew knows it's because he's got AIDS. Determined to defend his professional reputation Andrew hires fierce brilliant personal-injury attorney Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) to sue his former employers for wrongful dismissal. Joe is initially reluctant to take on the case. Although he as grown up knowing the pain of prejudice he's never had to confront his own prejudices against homosexuality and AIDS...until now. One man is fighting for his reputation his life and for justice. The other is battling to overcome his own and society's ignorance and fear. Philadelphia is one of the most powerful and critically acclaimed movies of our time. (Dir. Jonathan Demme 1993) Inside Man: It looked like the perfect bank robbery. But you can't judge a crime by its cover. Acclaimed actors Denzel Washington Clive Owen and Jodie Foster come together to explore the lure of power the ugliness of greed and the mystery of a perfect robbery in a combustible new crime drama from Spike Lee. The hardbitten but unorthodox Detective Fraiser (Washington) pits his wits against a high-class bank robber Dalton Russell (Owen) following the robbery of a Manhattan bank. As the chase unfolds political corruption and hidden agendas threaten to destabilise an already volatile situation. (Dir. Spike Lee 2006)
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