A shy but ambitious film student falls into an intense, emotionally fraught relationship with a charismatic but untrustworthy older man.
Jonathan Donald (Lawrence Fox - Lewis) is a fast car salesman who's as happy with his champagne lifestyle as he is with his six-figure pay-packet. He's invincible - in his world there's no problem money can't solve. So when he finds himself in court awaiting a fine for a drink-driving offence he's not remotely worried. What he isn't expecting is to be facing a disgruntled judge with a flair for creative sentencing - in Jonathan's case a 100 hour community service order. And when he turns up at the Moonbeam Club a drop in centre for young adults with learning disabilities he certainly isn't expecting to enjoy himself. Jonathan meets Freddie (Jack McMullen - Waterloo Road) at the end of his first day a hyperactive 20-year-old with a wicked sense of humour and a terminal illness. Freddie has grown up in care and has never been part of a real family. His last impossible wish is to have a traditional family Christmas. In a move that comes as a surprise to everyone Jonathan devotes his time to making Freddie's final wish come true. With the clock ticking Jonathan's mad dash to create the perfect Christmas family gathering involves a motley crew of petty criminals dodgy geezers and possibly the most loving relations Freddie will ever know. This beautifully told story with moments of both joy and sadness is wrapped with good humor and bundles of Christmas spirit. Also starring Tamzin Outhwaite as Patsy Morgan (Paradox; The Fixed; Hotel Babylon) and Sarah Smart as Laura Cooper (Wallander; Casualty; Five Days 1) and directed by David Richards (Foyles War; Wild at Heart).
Fast Freddie The Widow and MeJonathan Donald (Lawrence Fox) is a fast car salesman who's as happy with his champagne lifestyle as he is with his six-figure pay-packet. He's invincible - in his world there's no problem money can't solve. So when he finds himself in court awaiting a fine for a drink-driving offence he's not remotely worried. What he isn't expecting is to be facing a disgruntled judge with a flair for creative sentencing - in Jonathan's case a 100 hour community service order. And when he turns up at the Moonbeam Club a drop in centre for young adults with learning disabilities he certainly isn't expecting to enjoy himself. Jonathan meets Freddie (Jack McMullen) at the end of his first day a hyperactive 20-year-old with a wicked sense of humour and a terminal illness. Freddie has grown up in care and has never been part of a real family. His last impossible wish is to have a traditional family Christmas. In a move that comes as a surprise to everyone Jonathan devotes his time to making Freddie's final wish come true. With the clock ticking Jonathan's mad dash to create the perfect Christmas family gathering involves a motley crew of petty criminals dodgy geezers and possibly the most loving relations Freddie will ever know. Also starring Tamzin Outhwaite. Lost ChristmasBased on the classic novel Lost Christmas the film tells the story of how a series of tragic events blighting a young boy's life one Christmas Eve take him on a journey where a chance meeting with a mysterious stranger may have the key to help and give him a perfect Christmas. 'Goose' is a ten year old boy who on Christmas Eve not thinking about his actions hides his father's car keys in the hope that he won't leave to attend an urgent emergency rescue. This is a decision Goose will always regret. As his mother gets her keys and drives his dad to work Goose doesn't realize that this is the last time he will see his parents as ten minutes later his mother and father are killed in a car crash. Flash forward a year and its Christmas Eve once again we see Goose is no longer the bright energetic ten-year-old boy he once was and is now a streetwise kid who is supporting his Nan through petty crime. Enter 'Anthony' a mysterious enigmatic man who appears seemingly out of nowhere on Manchester's snowy streets. Despite being lost himself he has the compulsion and ability to find the lost uncovering truths that will eventually transform the life of 'Goose' and those affected by his decision. But is 'Anthony's' ability to heal real or just an illusion? Starring BAFTA Olivier and two-time Emmy award-winner Eddie Izzard as Anthony along with Jason Flemyng and written and directed by Emmy Bafta and Berlin Bear award-winner John Hay. Flint Street NativityWith angels crying in the toilets all because of a jealous Angel Gabriel it could only be the eagerly awaited performance of the Primary school nativity play - this time with a twist! The UK's finest comedy actors take the leading roles as the eight year old performers. Through the inevitable mishaps misunderstandings young egos fears of failure and fallings out the children's characters evolve into mirror images of their parents the nativity play's audience. You'll be drawn into the amusing and enchanting worlds and minds of young children and reminisce about your own childhood performances! Starring Frank Skinner Jane Horrocks Mark Addy Josie Lawrence Ralf Little John Thomson Julia Sawalha and Stephen Tompkinson.
THE QUIET HOUR is a science-fiction thriller written and directed by Stéphanie Joalland and produced by Sean McConville. It stars Dakota Blue Richards (THE GOLDEN COMPASS, SKINS), Karl Davies (GAME OF THRONES), and Brigitte Millar (HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, SPECTRE).
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.
Honor Swinton Byrne, Tom Burke and Tilda Swinton star in this drama from British film-maker Joanna Hogg. Set in the 1980s, the film follows 24-year-old film student Julie (Swinton Byrne) as she falls in love with Anthony (Burke), a worldly but troubled upper-class man who works at the Foreign Office. Despite the concerns of her friends and family, Julie allows Anthony to move in with her. She begins to notice warning signs of his destructive behaviour, with Anthony becoming increasingly dependent on her, but she fails to fully comprehend the extent of his addictions until they tear them apart.
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