Love Meets Murder - the once popular rock'n'metal band, now down on their luck and their careers, seek to create their magnum opus. Locked into a Wednesbury studio for the weekend nobody is able to leave - but before the band have just finished tearing into their new hit, a series of mysterious murders begin to plague them all. Now only their own self-belief can save them from the psychotic mind of their assailant.
Setting a Carry On film in a marriage bureau has a certain self-serving obviousness, so it's hardly surprising that Carry On Loving milks the idea for all it's worth. The Wedded Bliss Agency is of course a pretty dubious outfit, being run by Sid (James) and Sophie Bliss (Hattie Jacques), who together are the worst possible argument both for marriage and for their own profession: they constantly snipe at each other, they aren't actually married and their sophisticated computer matching system is in fact a complete fake. The remainder of the team are mostly cast as hapless clients, with predictable but often very funny situations arising from the various mismatches engineered by the agency, such as the inevitable misunderstanding over one client's interest in modelling. Yes, the humour is about as subtle as a flatulent elephant, but you can't help entering into the spirit of the thing. If there's an outstanding performance it has to be that of Imogen Hassall, who handles her transformation from round-shouldered frump to well-bred love goddess with considerable expertise and a genuine sense of fun. On the DVD: The picture ratio is 4:3, and as is usual for this series the disc has no added features, which always seems like a terribly missed opportunity.--Roger Thomas
Adapted from H.E. Bates' novel My Uncle Silas is set at the turn of the last century and stars Albert Finney as the country-living womanizing rogue Uncle Silas. The series tells of what happens when Silas' townie nephew (Joe Prospero) comes to stay with him. Co-stars Lynda Bellingham and Sue Johnston.
Everyone's favourite Royal rascal is back for more adventures in the Kingdom. Five fun adventures include Little Princess getting to grips with nature in I Don't Like Worms and in the spirit of the great outdoors I Want My Tent plus 3 other great adventures which inspire children to ask questions and learn about how the world works.
In this grisly Italian giallo thriller a vicious criminal breaks into the house of a prominent London lawyer and then proceeds to terrorise the lawyer's son and an attendant Italian prostitute...
Lawrence Hunningford (Julian Sands) becomes insane when as a child he witnesses the tragic drowning of his twin brother in the sands. He becomes gradually schizophrenic and is committed to the clinic. His elder brother Peter (John Hurt) accepts an invitation to teach at the University near the clinic. After Lawrence attempts to end his life Peter discharges his brother from the clinic and moves with him into a huge run down apartment and commits to take care of his brother. But the
Andrew Crocker-Harris (Albert Finney) a teacher of Greek and Latin at a private school is dubbed the 'Hitler of the Lower Sixth' by his students. His rigidity and cruelty are the sad remnants of an extinguished passion for classical literature. But as he is poised to leave the school--forced into retirement by the headmaster and made a cuckold of by the infidelities of his wife Laura (Greta Scacchi) - Crocker-Harris finds his love for learning rekindled by the interest and sympathy of a young student named Taplow (Ben Silverstone) who gives him Robert Browning's translation of Aeschylus' Agamenon as a parting gift. Based on a Terence Rattigan play The Browning Version is a character study that finds pathos in British stodginess and makes a subdued plea for the nobility of teaching. Finney is the powerful centre of the film portraying a man whom time and opportunity have passed by. As humiliations are piled upon his character Finney registers nothing but silent resignation even as he ratchets up his stoicism to face the next disappointment.
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Expert instruction from top carp angler Julian Cundiff demonstrating the rigs baits and presentation used to successfully catch carp.
Two special episodes from the much loved legal series including the first ever episode which was originally shown on BBC1 in 1975 as part of the Play For Today series.
Leo McKern stars as the eccentric bibulous Old Bailey defence lawyer Horace Rumpole in the magnificent and hugely popular series written by the barrister/playwright John Mortimer. In this fifth series that first aired in 1988 Rumpole finds himself called in to assist a wide variety of defendants. Episodes comprise: 'Rumpole And The Bubble Reputation' 'Rumpole And The Barrow Boy' 'Rumpole And The Age Of Miracles' 'Rumpole And The Tap End' 'Rumpole And Portia' and 'Rumpole And The Quality Of Life'.
A gang of unique outcasts and misfits live in a downtown Los Angeles fleapit, known locally as the
Little Princess is full of energy charm and questions about how the world works. Like most children she is very curious and delightfully stubborn when things don't go her way! She is determined yet lovable and however demanding she gets no-one can stay angry with her for long. Join Little Princess and her friends for adventures at the castle. Bumper Special! Featuring the first 12 episodes from the second series.
Leo Mc Kern stars as the eccentric bibulous Old Bailey defence lawyer Horace Rumpole in the magnificent and hugely popular series penned by the barrister-playwright John Mortimer. This double DVD includes all the episodes from the seventh and final series of 'Rumpole Of The Bailey'. Episodes Featured Rumpole and the Children of the Devil Rumpole and the Miscarriage of Justice Rumpole and the Eternal Triangle Rumpole and the Reform of Joby Jonson Rumpole and the Family Pride Rumpole on Trial
Ray Winstone stars in one of the most violent explosive and controversial British films of all time. After assaulting a warder young offender Carlin (Ray Winstone) is transferred to a tough British borstal where the staff decides to break him - with savage and relentless violence. At the same time the existing 'Daddy' on Carlin's prison wing Banks (John Blundell) - the thug who controls all the other inmates - sees the newcomer as a threat and singles him out for more vicious beatings to smash him down. Now Carlin knows that there is only one way to survive. He must fight back destroy Banks - and become the new 'Daddy' on the wing... Based on an original TV play that was banned by the BBC for its graphic violence and sexual content Scum remains as shocking and powerful today as the day it was first released. Scum has been fully restored and graded at 2K from the original negatives by Pinewood Studios and includes the original audio mix and newly created 5.1 surround mix. Special Features: Audio commentary with actor Ray Winstone and critic Nigel Floyd Archive Interview with Mary Whitehouse about the TV broadcast of Scum Interview with Producers Clive Parsons and Davina Belling Interview with Executive Producer Don Boyd Interview with Writer Roy Minton Cast Memories Trailers
Follow the era of British Comedy Greats from the silent screen stars Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, to the modern day stand-ups Peter Kay and Michael McIntyre. When it comes to the great icons of comedy, Britain rules the airwaves, screen and stage. No other country in the world can boast such a pedigree of top comic entertainers and their legacy lives on through their recordings and films. From the silent screen stars Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, to the modern day stand-ups Peter Kay ...
Smart savvy advertising executive Murray Roberts is in control of his urban world. But a wrong turn in a large metropolitan park reveals the limits of his control and the limitations within himself. Murrays path is blocked by Carter a 14 year old would be mugger. When Carter persists Murray reacts and shoves him to the ground. The act has alarming consequences as a menacing youth gang emerges from the surrounding forest. Murray does what anyone would do in this situation he runs! Cornered and exhausted Murray seeks refuge in a massive old tree. A single misstep atop the branches and his hiding place is revealed. Now what can Murray do? Deep in the woods at the end of the day no one answers when Murray calls for help!
Two sisters and their families spend - or rather, endure - Christmas at their late parents' dilapidated country house.
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