From the creators of Labyrinth and The Dark CrystalThis complete collection comprises of all 9 episodes of the original Storyteller series. Featuring both human actors and creations from Jim Henson's Creature Shop, in this clever retelling of classic folk tales, fables and legends such as The Three Ravens and The Heartless Giant. The series stars Academy Award nominee John Hurt (1981, Best Actor, The Elephant Man) in the title roles. Aided by his cynical dog, Hurt narrates fascinating tales that combine humour, intrigue and magic. Academy-Award winning writer/director Anthony Minghella (1997, Best Director, The English Patient) wrote the screenplay for all these fabulous stories. Featuring a stellar cast that includes Miranda Richardson, Jane Horrocks, Sean Bean, Jonathan Pryce, Brenda Blethyn, Jennifer Saunders, Joely Richardson and Dawn French. Also included in this set is The Storyteller, Greek Myths. This imaginative series of 4 episodes, features both human actors and creations again from Jim Henson's Creature Shop in the retelling of classic Greek mythology including Daedalus and Icarus, Orpheus and Eurydice, Perseus and Gorgon, and Theseus and the Minotaur. The series features another stellar cast including Michael Gambon, Derek Jacobi, Pat Roach and Art Malik.This Blu-ray is presented in the best quality possible using HD masters as supplied by the studio, sourced from the original effect laden tape masters. Enjoy once again this truly magical storytelling from Jim Henson
Dexter Fletcher directs this cinematic adaptation of the acclaimed stage musical featuring the music of Scottish band The Proclaimers. Returning home from their most recent stint in Afghanistan, Davy (George MacKay) and Ally (Kevin Guthrie) have a new appreciation for life after witnessing the horrors of war first-hand. While Ally plans his proposal to Davy's sister Liz (Freya Mavor), Davy falls for Yvonne (Antonia Thomas) and the two couples come together in time for Liz's parent's wedding a...
From the creator of Wallace & Gromit, the animated tale of chickens planning their great escape from a 1950s chicken farm.
Appropriate for their big screen debut, Edina and Patsy (Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley) are still oozing glitz and glamour, living the high life they are accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London's trendiest hotspots. Blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party, they become entangled in a media storm and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forever more! Click Images to Enlarge
Mock-gothic children's drama set in Victorian England based on the novel by Joan Aiken. Bonnie (Emily Hudson) and her cousin Sylvia (Aleks Darowska) are left at home in Willoughby Hall while their parents travel abroad with only the servants and the prowling wolves for company. Things get even worse for the girls when evil-looking governess Miss Slighcarp (Stephanie Beacham) mysteriously turns up at the Hall bearing news that Lord and Lady Willoughby have gone missing overseas and that she will henceforth be in charge of the house and the children's education.
After the assassination of Julius Caesar, Rome is plunged into Civil War. Livia Drusilla, the golden girl of the prominent Claudii family, loses everything and is forced into exile. 10 years later she returns, determined to regain everything that was stolen from her. Which she does, brilliantly, by marrying the man who stole it. Domina follows Livia's journey from a naïve young girl to Rome's most powerful and influential Empress, driven by a deep desire to avenge her father and secure power for her sons. This is a visceral and authentic family saga, grounded in historical accuracy, bringing to life the incredible true stories of the women who would create one of the most enduring and fascinating dynasties of all time.
Adapted from the stage musical of the same name and based on the acclaimed album of the same name by the Proclaimers Sunshine on Leith is a feel-good musical that is bound to make you smile for weeks! Described by Time Out as A wet sloppy dog-kiss of a film ... Heart-on-sleeve sweet the film focusses on the lives of Davy (George Mackay) and Ally (Kevin Guthrie) returning servicemen who've served in Afganistan and now must re-adjust to living life in Edinburgh.
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World-class stars Michael Caine Brenda Blethyn and Ewan McGregor deliver acclaimed performances in an inspirational story about a painfully shy young woman 'Little Voice' (Jane Horrocks). A hopeless introvert who can only manage to express herself by singing in the timeless voices of Judy Garland Marilyn Monroe and others. But once her over-powering mother's (Blethyn) new boyfriend - a sleazy talent scout (Caine) - overhears LV's incredible voice he'll do anything to drag the recluse into the spotlight and make her a star! Cheered by critics everywhere Little Voice is an exceptional film - its gritty humour stylised set pieces and superb performances from all its stars can be enjoyed by all!
Set in Valco, a fictional supermarket in the north-west of England, Trollied is an eight-part sitcom that puts a comic twist on one of our most familiar surroundings.Acting deputy manager Julie (BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee Jane Horrocks, Absolutely Fabulous, Little Voice) struggles to assert her authority and fails at almost every attempt to make a good impression on store manager Gavin (Jason Watkins, Being Human). She also has something of a crush on Gavin, who manages to rebuff her clumsily executed flirtations - that is, if he's aware of them at all.Julie's many weaknesses include a significant lack of people skills, a source of amusement for butcher double-act Andy (Mark Addy, Game of Thrones, The Full Monty) and Kieran (Nick Blood, Material Girl). While Andy is a dedicated to the art of butchery, his young apprentice Kieran is bored of chops, mince and ribs. Similarly, at the checkout, a fed-up Katie (Chanel Cresswell, This Is England) dreams of going travelling. The only good thing about her job in Valco is the clear chemistry she has with Kieran.Meanwhile, new starter Margaret (Rita May, Coronation Street), a recruit of Valco's older person employment scheme, is a constant source of irritation to Julie and far from a natural on the tills.Filmed in a purpose-built, fully functional replica supermarket, Trollied is directed by Paul Walker (Shameless), scripted by a team of writers - Julie Rutterford (Shameless), Anne Marie O'Connor (Waterloo Road), Paul Doolan (Man Stroke Woman, Mongrels, Armstrong and Miller), Chris Haywood, Nat Saunders (Smack the Pony & Big Train) - and executive produced by BAFTA Award winner Ash Atalla (The IT Crowd, The Office) for Rough Cut TV.
Everyone's favourite royal rascal is back to laugh and learn with her friends and family in The Kingdom. With her loyal pets Puss and Scruff and trusty teddy Gilbert at her side Little Princess's questions about how the world works are answered as she embarks on a series of wonderful adventures that will delight and inspire children as they learn with her. Featuring all 30 episodes from series one and with the voice talents of Jane Horrocks (Little Princess) and Julian Clary (Narrator).
This summer, discover Tinker Bell and her fairy friends on the big screen!
Little Princess is full of energy charm and questions about how the world works. As with most little children she has an irrepressible curiosity and is delightfully stubborn when things dont go her way! But however demanding Little Princess gets you cant stay angry for long once she puts on her big smile and tries to make it all better. True to the spirit of Tony Rosss original books the positive message delivered with each story is wrapped up in a warm blend of humour and surprise. Little Princess lives in the Kingdom along with her family and friends: Maid General Admiral Prime Minister Chef and other sundry characters. The only child of the loving King and Queen our cheeky princess has her castle home at her disposal free to roam and play safely unaccompanied by adults.
From the director of "This Year's Love", a romantic comedy about single Londoners looking for love, against a backdrop of Salsa.
Join Fifi and her amazing group of little Flowertot friends for more adventures in the Flowertot garden. Bumble Helps Out: Fifi is extremely busy and Bumble tries his best to help her out. Only things don't go entirely to plan and he ends up stuck on the compost heap will Fifi find him and get him down? Violet's Party: It is Violet's birthday and she is having a party everyone in Flower Tot garden is invited. Only Fifi's invitation hasn't arrived she thinks Violet
A new animated version of Charles Dickens' classic tale of Scrooge and the three ghosts that visit him one Christmas Eve.
All 3 critically acclaimed series from BAFTA award winning writer Jimmy McGovern (Cracker Hillsborough) looking at the trials and tribulations of the residents of a Manchester street. A star studded cast bring to life a series of compelling interconnected stories
A massive success for Sky One, this hit sitcom from the writers and producers of Shameless, The IT Crowd and The Office stars BAFTA winner Jason Watkins, Sarah Parish, Stephen Tompkinson, Miriam Margolyes, Jane Horrocks and Mark Addy in an ongoing saga of beleaguered managers, oddball checkout staff and unsatisfied customers at Valco, a fictional north-west supermarket. This set contains all five series and all three Christmas specials - alongside a wealth of special features, including behind the scenes featurettes, video diaries and outtakes. Series One Deputy manager Julie tries desperately hard to make a good impression on her boss Gavin - which isn't helped by the major crush she has on him... Series Two Gavin's promotion to Area Manager makes way for incoming manager Lorraine to introduce Valco's new below economy line The No Nonsense Range . Series Three A new Head of Strategy has been tasked with modernising the store. Young, dynamic and barking mad, his avant garde ideas clash with Gavin's safe and by-the-book approach. Series Four Valco's new resident pharmacist - a fantasist with a chip on his shoulder about doctors - causes headaches for Gavin, though not as many as Rose - a seemingly sweet old lady who is anything but! Series Five Discount chain Lauda is opening up right opposite Valco. As the staff ponder an uncertain future, manager Gavin is shocked to find the new store run by a ruthless retail rival!
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