The liaisons were dangerous. The wigs were lethal. France 1782 during the reign of Louis XVI and his Queen Marie Antoinette. We find the Comtesse De Vache and her trusty maid Lisette up to no good amid the decadent splendour of the Palace of Versailles. The corrupt court is awash with sexual scandal and intrigue most of it stirred up by the Comtesse in her schemes to get the better of her deadly rival the man-eating Madame De Plonge. Episodes Comprise: 1. The Pox 2. Murder 3. The Portrait 4. Making Voopee 5. A Marriage Of Convenience 6. The Royal Command Performance
In acclaimed director Edgar Wright's psychological thriller, Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer, Sandie. But the glamour is not all it appears to be and the dreams of the past start to crack and splinter into something far darker.
When you've grown up feeling ashamed of yourself, it's sometimes hard to believe you deserve love,An extraordinary queer performance artist and his partner Andy begin their journey into adoption,They want a family more than anything, but it brings up challenges from their own past.
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Sue Johnston is Eileen Lewis - a newly widowed mother and grandmother - who after discovering a little magic in Lapland is determined to live life to the full. Eileen tries to throw herself into new experiences and 'not sit in the corner in black like an old Nanna ' but is often hindered by her well meaning but chaotic children and loveable but testing grandchildren. A warm-hearted family comedy series Being Eileen boasts a stellar British cast including Sue Johnston (The Royle Family) Dean Andrews (Last Tango in Halifax) William Ash (Waterloo Road) Elizabeth Berrington (Stella) and Julie Graham (The Bletchley Circle).
The Deal stars David Morrissey as Gordon Brown and Michael Sheen as Tony Blair and depicts the famed political legend that the two made a pact that Blair would step down as Prime Minister so that Brown could take his place. The Deal begins in 1983 as the two men are first elected to Parliament and concludes in 1994 at the Granita restaurant - the location of the supposed agreement - with a brief epilogue following the 1997 general election.
At the crumbling stately home of Hazelwood Manor life for its few remaining downstairs staff is about to take a dramatic leap upstairs when their small syndicate beats the unlikely odds and wins the lottery. Overlooking the seaside town of Scarborough the once impressive manor has been in the family of Lord Hazelwood (Anthony Andrews Brideshead Revisited) since his ancestors built it in the 18th century. There used to be more than thirty staff at the house but now with a mounting debt of £6.5 million and counting there are just five remaining since Lord and Lady Hazelwood (Alice Krige Thor: The Dark World) were forced to let the others go. Gardener and math enthusiast Godfrey (Lenny Henry Othello Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) housekeeper Sarah (Cara Theobold Downton Abbey) cleaner Dawn (Elizabeth Berrington Mr. Turner) cook Julie (Melanie Hill Stardust) and gamekeeper-cum-groomsman Sean (Richard Rankin The Crimson Field) all have to pitch in and do more than one job just to keep the household running smoothly. Now Lord Hazelwood’s health is failing and the second Lady Hazelwood and her son Spencer (Sam Phillips In The Flesh) - who have grown a little too accustomed to their lives of grandeur - are more concerned with maintaining their lifestyle than sorting out the estate’s disastrous finances. With the future of Hazelwood in question and their jobs on the line the unthinkable happens - the staff wins the lottery! This touching drama from BAFTA award-winning writer Kay Mellor follows the highs and lows of their journey from downstairs to upstairs… There are now 14.5 million reasons why the lives and loves of the staff of Hazelwood Manor are about to change beyond recognition - but will the dream of instant riches be different from the reality?
If a film fan had never heard of director Mike Leigh, one might explain him as a British Woody Allen. Not that Leighs films are whimsical or neurotic; they are tough-love examinations of British life--funny, outlandish and biting. His films share a real immediacy with Allens work: they feel as if they are happening now. Leigh works with actors--real actors--on ideas and language. There is no script at the start (and sometimes not at the end). Secrets and Lies involves Hortense (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), an elegant black woman wanting to learn her birth mothers identity. She will find its Cynthia (Brenda Blethyn), who is one of the saddest creatures weve seen in film. Shes also one of the most real and, ultimately, one of the most loveable. Timothy Spall is Cynthias brother, a giant man full of love who is being slowly defeated by his fastidious wife (Phyllis Logan). There is a great exuberance of life in Secrets & Lies, winner of the Palme DOr and best actress (Blethyn) at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival--not Zorba-type life but the little battles fought and won every day. Leighs honest interpretation of daily life is usually found only on the stage. Secrets & Lies is more realistic than a stage production, however, especially when Leigh shows us uninterrupted scenes. Critic David Denby states that Leigh has "made an Ingmar Bergman film without an instant of heaviness or pretension." If that sounds like your cup of tea, see Secrets & Lies. --Doug Thomas
In Pontyberry, the fictional town in the South Wales Valleys, a 40-something divorce is trying to juggle the demands of family life. With her son Luke in prison, her teenage daughter Emma who refuses to do what’s best for her and her little boy Ben who still needs his mam, Stella doesn’t want for distractions. But when Emma reveals some shocking news, Stella’s world gets tipped upside down. She’s not on her own though because Stella’s world is peopled with a selection of odd-ball friends and relatives always ready to help her out, from ex-husband Karl and his vacuous girlfriend Nadine, to love-lorn lollipop man Alan and her best friend Paula – the functioning alcoholic undertaker. And then of course, there’s the gorgeous Sean… DVD Extras Behind the Scenes
Storey Emmenthal and his father travel between Tokyo and Geneva acquiring exotic lovers on the way while their Geneva home becomes a high class brothel...
Welcome To Southend. The Vegas Of The Third World.Ex-con Johnny (Scot Williams, 'The Crew') is forced into pulling a heist he wants nothing to do with. Mob Boss 'Shrewd' Eddie (Paul Freeman, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', 'Hot Fuzz') has one million in dirty cash stashed at his home, just waiting to be stolen.But what Johnny doesn't know is that seven other dangerous criminals also have plans to steal the money...Filled with twists, double-crosses and murder, Hard Boiled Sweets is a crime thriller inspired by the International Best-Selling short film, 'A Girl and a Gun'.
If a film fan had never heard of director Mike Leigh, one might explain him as a British Woody Allen. Not that Leigh's films are whimsical or neurotic; they are tough-love examinations of British life--funny, outlandish and biting. His films share a real immediacy with Allen's work: they feel as if they are happening now. Leigh works with actors--real actors--on ideas and language. There is no script at the start (and sometimes not at the end). Secrets and Lies involves Hortense (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), an elegant black woman wanting to learn her birth mother's identity. She will find it's Cynthia (Brenda Blethyn), who is one of the saddest creatures we've seen in film. She's also one of the most real and, ultimately, one of the most loveable. Timothy Spall is Cynthia's brother, a giant man full of love who is being slowly defeated by his fastidious wife (Phyllis Logan). There is a great exuberance of life in Secrets & Lies, winner of the Palme D'Or and best actress (Blethyn) at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival--not Zorba-type life but the little battles fought and won every day. Leigh's honest interpretation of daily life is usually found only on the stage. Secrets & Lies is more realistic than a stage production, however, especially when Leigh shows us uninterrupted scenes. Critic David Denby states that Leigh has "made an Ingmar Bergman film without an instant of heaviness or pretension." If that sounds like your cup of tea, see Secrets & Lies. --Doug Thomas
Secrets And LiesNominated for 5 Oscars winner of 3 BAFTA Awards and the winner of 'Best Film' at the Cannes Film Festival Mike Leigh's hilarious bittersweet comedy is an unmissable and moving slice of real life. Life Is SweetLife is Sweet is the remarkable story of an unremarkable British family told in the classic tragi-comedy style that is uniquely Mike Leigh's. It covers issues of unemployment anorexia failure nervous breakdown and hope as they affect one suburban London family and their friends and acquaintances. The characters and story were created with and by the actors - giving a special edge and momentum to the unfolding events. Leigh's sharply satirical and unsentimentally compassionate view of life strikes a chord with audiences and critics alike. Life is Sweet brings together an impressive cast - including Alison Steadman ('Let Them Eat Cake') Jim Broadbent ('The Avengers') Jane Horrocks ('Little Voice') and Timothy Spall ('Topsy Turvey') - many of whom have worked with Leigh in the past as has producer Simon Channing-Williams. Career GirlsFormer college flatmates Annie (Lynda Steadman) and Hannah (Katrin Cartlidge) decide to meet up in London for the weekend. Naturally both girls have changed since their student days of some 10 years earlier. The curry loving Cure obsessed acne ridden and moody flatmates of yesteryear have been replaced by confident career girls of today. As they talk go flat-hunting get drunk and bump into numerous people from their past the girls start to reminisce upon their earlier friendship.
Moving Wallpaper depicts the behind-the-scenes backbiting at the making of ITV1 brand new soap entitled 'Echo Beach'. Mastermninded by producer Jonathan Pope(Ben Miller)who is determined to make it the most talked-about show in Britain.
After an ecstatsy induced car accident 12 year old Lizzie lies dead on the roadside - slowly she is taken into the light - but is pulled back to earth when she is revived by the doctors. Lizzie feels sure that during the 184 seconds that she lay dead something latched on to her and came back into her world. The nightmares and visions that follow only crystalise her belief that she should have died in the crash... Then the disturbances start at first merely tappings and bad smells - but soon the activity escalates. Lizzie seems to be the focus but according to others she's just playing games for attention. Only when Kate her mother is confronted with inexplicable events does she face the possibility that they may be the victims of a poltergeist infestation.
Welcome To Southend. The Vegas Of The Third World.Ex-con Johnny (Scot Williams, 'The Crew') is forced into pulling a heist he wants nothing to do with. Mob Boss 'Shrewd' Eddie (Paul Freeman, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark', 'Hot Fuzz') has one million in dirty cash stashed at his home, just waiting to be stolen.But what Johnny doesn't know is that seven other dangerous criminals also have plans to steal the money...Filled with twists, double-crosses and murder, Hard Boiled Sweets is a crime thriller inspired by the International Best-Selling short film, 'A Girl and a Gun'.
After a difficult job in London hit men Ray (Farrell) and Ken (Gleeson) are ordered by their boss Harry (Fiennes) to spend time in Bruges to detract attention from themselves. The two men find themselves in dangerous situations with tourists local residents and a film shoot. Out of their comfort zone their perspectives on life and death are drastically altered. Special Features: Limited Edition packaging featuring rarely seen film posters and design artwork Deleted and Extended Scenes Gag Reel A Boat Trip Around Bruges
Urban Ghost Story A paranormal drama set against the backdrop of Glasgow. The story of a young girl who has a near death experience following a car crash and then believes something has followed her back from the other side. The grim and dark tower block provides an erie and contemporary setting for a spooky 'thinking mans' ghost story. White Angel: Serial killer thriller starring classic British actor Peter Firth as the terrifyingly mild mannered murderer of the titl
After a difficult job in London hit men Ray (Farrell) and Ken (Gleeson) are ordered by their boss Harry (Fiennes) to spend time in Bruges to detract attention from themselves. The two men find themselves in dangerous situations with tourists local residents and a film shoot. Out of their comfort zone their perspectives on life and death are drastically altered. Special Features: Limited Edition packaging featuring rarely seen film posters and design artwork Deleted and Extended Scenes Gag Reel When In Bruges Strange Bruges A Boat Trip Around Bruges F**cking Bruges
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