In early 20th century Tsarist Russia Rasputin (Christopher Lee) a wild-eyed peasant monk mysteriously demonstrates his healing powers by saving a woman's life and asking only for wine and Bacchanalian celebration in return. Soon Rasputin uses his evil charm to become increasingly manipulative and violent. Ferocious devious sensuous and other-worldly this uncouth peasant ingratiates himself into the lives of the sophisticated royal class...
Midnight Man is a three-part conspiracy thriller starring James Nesbitt (Murphy's Law) as Max Raban a journalist who has fallen from grace and is reduced to going through celebrities bins for tacky 'star' stories to sell to the tabloids... but everything changes when his nocturnal rummaging uncovers a frightening world of deceit and distrust.
Based on the true story of how Marie Stubbs (Julie Walters) saved the notorious St. George's School in West London from closure following the murder of headmaster Philip Lawrence at its gates five years earlier...
Two young adventurers for hire. Willing to do anything go anywhere. Pay must be good. No unreasonable offer refused. Thus begins the adventures of Tommy and Tuppence. This complete collection features all ten episodes of the TV series Partners in Crime along with the feature-length prequel introducing them. The Secret AdversaryThe Secret Adversary finds the two intrepid amateur detectives undertaking a mission which turns out to have grave consequences for the nation as a whole involving a secret treaty Bolshevik uprisings a missing young lady by the name of Jane Finn and a mysterious villain who goes by the alias of Mr. Brown. Partners in CrimeFinds Tommy and Tuppence newly married and turning pro as they launch their International Detective Agency. A master and mistress of disguise with a reputation amongst bellboys everywhere for being the worst tippers in town they undertake a vast array of cases from missing persons and haunted houses through smuggling thievery connivance skullduggery and of course murder. With each episode more gripping than the last Tommy and Tuppence are the Holmes and Watson of their day with a little more romance and a lot more champagne. Special Features: The Glamorous Fashions of Tuppence Tommy and Tuppence Gallery Agatha Christie Biography and Bibliography Cast Filmographies Subtitles
Hideously plausible when first broadcast in 1984, this BBC TV docu-drama now seems like a terrifying might-have-been, although a great deal of what it says about the probable aftermath of a nuclear attack remains horribly pertinent. Scripted by Barry Hines (author of the novel on which Ken Loach's Kes was based) and directed by Mick Jackson (who later went to Hollywood with The Bodyguard and Volcano), at the time Threads seemed like a response to the American TV movie The Day After although it stands nobly on its own. Showing the after-effects of World War III on the United Kingdom by concentrating on two Sheffield families linked by an unplanned pregnancy, it illustrates the scientific, political, medical and social consequences of the severing of the many vital connective "threads" that support a Western society. Grim in a particularly 1980s way, this is a compulsive if uncomfortable watch and accomplishes a great deal without the distraction of spectacle, picking through all the melted milk bottles and firing squad traffic wardens to find the human horror at the heart of it all. --Kim Newman
Beatrix Potter's enchanting adventures have delighted children of all ages for one hundred years or more. The escapades of Peter Rabbit and Mrs. Tittlemouse and other favourite characters come to life on screen in these stunning animated films... Volume 3 Includes: 'The Tale of Mrs Tiggywinkle & Jeremy Fisher' 'The Tale of Mr Tod & The Further Adventures of Peter Rabbit' and 'The Tale of 2 Bad Mice & Johnny Town Mouse'.
The Knife That Killed Me is a compelling journey through the memories of teenager Paul Varderman as he reflects on the events leading to the fatal moment his life was cut short. Paul moves to a new school and becomes involves with 'the Freaks' a group on the periphery of school life those who don't fit in: scene kids emo kids indie kids outsiders. At the same time he attracts the attention of the school's twisted and manipulative bully Roth. When Paul delivers a message from Roth to the leader of a gang at a rival school it sparks a dangerous feud. Faced with growing pressures from both groups Paul must decide where his friendship lies a decision that may cost him his life. Based on the best selling novel by Anthony McGowan adapted by Marcus Romer and Kit Monkman this visually rich and thought-provoking story is beautifully told with striking performances from a talented young cast.
Contains all 3 volumes from this classic family program. Disc One: 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny' 'The Tale of Flopsy Bunnies & Mrs. Tittlemouse' and 'The Tale of Tom Kitten and Jemima Puddleduck'. Disc Two: 'Tale of Pigling Bland' 'Tale of Samuel Whiskers' and 'The Tailor of Gloucester'. Disc Three: 'The Tale of Mrs Tiggywinkle & Jeremy Fisher' 'The Tale of Mr Tod & The Further Adventures of Peter Rabbit' and 'The Tale of 2 Bad Mice & Johnny Town Mouse'.
Sometimes dismissed as a pale descendant of a great original, The New Avengers deserves a second look and is perhaps best considered as a largely successful attempt to re-imagine its predecessor for 1970s audiences. Patrick McNee was never the most convincing of action heroes, and the decision to make his John Steed the supervisor and mentor of two younger agents was a sensible one--Steed's virtues are style, wisdom and fortitude rather than physical prowess. Gareth Hunt's Gambit has an unattractively smug side, but has also a louche charm. Joanna Lumley's Purdey is one of the most attractive heroines of genre television, astonishingly leggy and beautiful. Those who only know her later incarnation as Patsy in Absolutely Fabulous will understand now why such a fuss is made over her. The script team overlaps heavily with that of the original series; the new show has the same quirkiness, only occasionally varying it with a rather darker leCarrésque complexity or sudden outbreaks of Hammer Horror. If it lacks some of the sheer style of the original, that is a reflection of its period--the 1970s were less visually imaginative than the 60s. Tightly plotted, imaginatively cast with interesting guest stars, it is only with The Avengers that The New Avengers suffers by comparison. --Roz Kaveney
Henry Willows (John Thaw) is a middle-aged man in middle-management divorced from his wife for seven years and perfectly happy with the arrangement. Apart from his prudish and pernickety daily cleaner Enid (Elizabeth Bennett) he's alone and revelling in his solitude... However Henry's serenity is shattered when out of the blue his eldest child Matthew (Reece Dinsdale) arrives on his doorstep. It seems that Matthew is disenchanted with life at home because of his mum's new boy
In early 20th century Tsarist Russia Rasputin (Christopher Lee) a wild-eyed peasant monk mysteriously demonstrates his healing powers by saving a woman's life and asking only for wine and Bacchanalian celebration in return. Soon Rasputin uses his evil charm to become increasingly manipulative and violent. Ferocious devious sensuous and other-worldly this uncouth peasant ingratiates himself into the lives of the sophisticated royal class...
Mike is a broke but talented composer in search of true love. The question is how to fi nd it in a modern world that is seemingly packed with fl akes and neurotics especially when your insecurities tend to make you jealous and mad even when a hot date strokes your cat. Mike's record is abysmal and his father advises him repeatedly that the only thing making life worth living is perfect sex that goes on for days with a woman so beautiful you could cry. To Mike however happiness is love that lasts forever not sex that lasts for days. When two beautiful women enter his life Mike suddenly has a chance of realizing his dream but he must walk a thin line between romance and rejection.
Henry Willows (John Thaw) is a middle-aged man in middle-management divorced from his wife for seven years and perfectly happy with the arrangement. Apart from his prudish and pernickety daily cleaner Enid (Elizabeth Bennett) he's alone and revelling in his solitude... However Henry's serenity is shattered when out of the blue his eldest child Matthew (Reece Dinsdale) arrives on his doorstep. It seems that Matthew is disenchanted with life at home because of his mum's new boyfriend. He wants to stay with his dad - for good. The truth of the matter is that he has been thrown out by his mum after she realised that Willows Jr. has too much in common with Willows Sr.! This release features the complete fourth series. Episodes Comprise: 1. Bridge Of Sighs 2. Front Runner 3. The Boyfriend 4. Though For The Day 5. Return To Clagthorpe 6. High Noon 7. Leaving
Green Street (Dir. Lexi Alexander 2005): Stand your ground. Expelled unfairly from Harvard Matt Buckner (Elijah Wood) flees to England to his sister (Claire Forlani). Once there he is befriended by her charming and dangerous brother-in-law Pete Dunham (Charlie Hunnam) and introduced to the underworld of British football hooliganism. Matt learns to stand his ground through a friendship that develops against the backdrop of his street and often violent world. Green Street is a story of loyalty trust and the sometimes brutal consequences of living close to the edge. I.D. (Dir. Philip Davis 1995): When you go undercover remember one thing: who you are. In an effort to halt the escalating violence of fanatical football supporters four young policemen are sent undercover. One of these John (Reece Dinsdale) soon finds his own personality changing and feels a sense of belonging he never felt on the force...
Thriller is a fantastic British television series created and written by Brian Clemens (The Avengers). Designed as an anthology series of suspense thrillers it traversed a multitude of different ideas - and guest stars! Episodes comprise: 1. Lady Killer 2. Possession 3. Someone At The Top Of The Stairs 4. An Echo Of Theresa 5. The Colour Of Blood 6. Murder In Mind 7. A Place To Die 8. File It Under Fear 9. The Eyes Have It 10. Spell Of Evil
Henry Willows (John Thaw) is a middle-aged man in middle-management divorced from his wife for seven years and perfectly happy with the arrangement. Apart from his prudish and pernickety daily cleaner Enid (Elizabeth Bennett) he's alone and revelling in his solitude... However Henry's serenity is shattered when out of the blue his eldest child Matthew (Reece Dinsdale) arrives on his doorstep. It seems that Matthew is disenchanted with life at home because of his mum's new boyfriend. He wants to stay with his dad - for good. The truth of the matter is that he has been thrown out by his mum after she realised that Willows Jr. has too much in common with Willows Sr.! Episodes Comprise: 1. Plastic Dreamworld 2. Open House 3. Acting Out 4. The Test 5. Protest 6. Any Questions? 7. Julie
Henry Willows (John Thaw) is a middle-aged man in middle-management divorced from his wife for seven years and perfectly happy with the arrangement. Apart from his prudish and pernickety daily cleaner Enid (Elizabeth Bennett) he's alone and revelling in his solitude... However Henry's serenity is shattered when out of the blue his eldest child Matthew (Reece Dinsdale) arrives on his doorstep. It seems that Matthew is disenchanted with life at home because of his mum's new boyfriend. He wants to stay with his dad - for good. The truth of the matter is that he has been thrown out by his mum after she realised that Willows Jr. has too much in common with Willows Sr.! Episodes Comprise: 1. Human Interest 2. Success Story 3. High Spirits 4. The Real Thing 5. Crime Watch 6. Getting On 7. Paper Chase
Henry Willows is a middle-aged divorcee contentedly living alone. Feathers really fly as his orderly life is disrupted when his teenage son Matthew whom he has not seen for seven years appears out of the blue intending to stay. While Henry has never quite seen himself as the typical loving parent he reluctantly agrees to give the arrangement a try. The differences in age and temperament between father and son produce hilarious situations as they attempt to adjust to life together. Matthew is a typical teenager who likes rock music girls telling lies and drinking his father's whiskey. From the moment he moves in life for poor Henry will never be the same.
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