The Overlanders
Lord and Lady Braunceston are the impoverished landed gentry. 'Uncle Willy' is the eccentric Bishop whose church is threatened by greedy developers. Lady Anne is the daughter of the family and it's her impending marriage to the son of a wealthy neighbour which promises to be the salvation of the whole family... ... until the Bishop excels himself by managing to marry her to a penniless American at the wedding rehearsal. Things are looking black for everyone - then Ormiston the l
Is It Legal: Series 1
The mini-series treatment suits Doctor Zhivago, Boris Pasternak's sprawling novel of a Russian physician-poet whose comfortable life is upended by the revolution. And this near-four-hour Granada TV production lucidly demonstrates that Pasternak was one heck of a storyteller: the torment of Zhivago (Hans Matheson) as he must choose between his well-bred childhood sweetheart (Alexandra Maria Lara) and the tragically beautiful Lara (Keira Knightley) remains compelling. The TV treatment can't match the epic sweep of David Lean's feature film, of course, with its cast of thousands and astonishing production design. Devotees of that 1965 version will undoubtedly yearn for Maurice Jarre's tinkly hit "Lara's Theme", too; here, Ludovico Einaudi's score is serviceable by comparison. Matheson, too, is serviceable in the title role, but the uncannily gorgeous Knightley and a supremely decadent Sam Neill (as her dreadful seducer) keep their characters vital. The limitations of the small screen duly noted, the frosty location shooting is handsome. Given the choice, see the Lean film on the big screen every time; but this is a sturdy introduction to a classic story. --Robert Horton
Titles Comprise: The Christmas Miracle All I Want For Christmas Stalking Santa
Maverick cop Jake Wilder (Chuck Norris) is convinced his career has gone to the dogs when he meets his new partner a mischievous high-I.Q. canine name Reno. But when a brutal terrorist plot is uncovered Jake and Reno joins forces to become a two-fisted four-pawed crime fighting machine in this explosive action adventure.
A gruelling competition of nerve strength and skill to stay on top of 2 000 pounds of wild animal for eight seconds: that's professional bull-riding. Champion Cowboy Lane Frost is driven by an obsession to exceed his father's expectations and gain his love. But the sacrifices he makes to his craft threatens not only his marriage but also his friendships. Set against an unpredictably precarious world this is a bittersweet love story about a maverick hero who elevated his sport in
When a prominent businessman is accused of murdering a prostitute his wife turns to an investigative reporter for help in clearing her husband's name. Instead she is drawn into a vacuum of betrayal passion and obsession where no relationship is as it seems...
Join Lassie the ever-faithful companion and her friends in their exciting adventures. The courageous canine will always be there in times of trouble and strife helping those in need. Lassie truly is everyone's best friend! Lassie's Great Adventure (Dir. William Beaudine 1965): Originally a three-part TV serial Great Adventure features the heroic pooch in fine fettle! While out with Timmy the heroic Border Collie is kidnapped and taken hundreds of miles away from
This classic BBC period drama series follows the fortunes of the aristocratic Lacey family living peacefully in their Arnescote castle until the onset of the English Civil War in 1640. The head of the family Sir Martin Lacey is unswervingly loyal to the King. However the family is torn apart when his eldest daughter Anne weds John Fletcher son of a merchant family who support the forces of Cromwell. Episodes comprise: Outrageous Fortune / A Sea Of Dangers / Ring Of
Join Lassie the ever-faithful companion and her friends in their exciting adventures. The courageous canine will always be there in times of trouble and strife helping those in need. Lassie truly is everyone's best friend!
Ready Or Not Here They Come! Life has taken a turn for the worse for Lawrence Bourne III (Tom Hanks). He's on the run from the bookies in debt for $28 000 and although he comes from money nothing but trouble seems to be coming his way. Lawrence persuades a friend to let him take his place on a plane leaving that night for Thailand - and before he knows it old-money Lawrence ends up in the no-money Thailand to work with the Peace Corps! Down amongst the do-gooders like To
Something To Sing About: Cagney is at his best as a Manhattan bandleader who journeys to Hollywood when he is offered a contract with a studio but he is determined to do things his way and not theirs. A classic 1930's musical about Hollywood studio life that won an Oscar for best score. Basin Street Revue: Musical variety filmed at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem New York City. This is a collection of exciting R&B performances from the early-mid 1950's including Cab Ca
On the planet Terra Nova in a distant future war veterans have become the providers of entertainment battling each other in huge armour called 'Gears'... This double DVD contains 13 episodes from the incredible CGI animated TV series with 10 episodes edited into 2 explosive stories - 'The Dragon's Shadow' and 'Battle for the Badlands'.
In these times of enlightened sexual politics Ted Davis is a womanising machine. Ted has become a guru to his pals who are in awe of his charm and chat up technique. When the woman of his dreams moves in next door Ted's ordeal begins. She is beautiful athletic and rampant. The thin walls of their apartments echo the constant howls of amourous pleasure and its driving bachelorman insane.
In one night for four best friends events take a surreal twist. One killing becomes an accidental double and after the third murder no longer seems like a crime to them. Now they have a car boot full of bodies and they need to save their own skins.
Bulldog Drummond Escapes: Captain High 'Bulldog' Drummond has just returned to England. As he is driving home in the dark a young woman jumps out in front of his car. He misses her but she falls to the ground. As he tries to revive her he hears a shout for help then gunshots. As he goes to investigate the woman drives away with Drummond's car. He is soon able to trace her to nearby Greystone Manor and when he goes there to meet her she urges him to help her get out of a desperate situation. Bulldog Drummond Comes Back: The girlfriend of Captain Drummond is being kidnapped by an enemy of Drummond who seeks revenge. But Drummond and his friend Colonel Nielsen at once follow his trail...
Mac Sinclair music mogul has got it all. CeCe is sexy sassy street wise and the headstrong niece of Mac's trusted housekeeper. After a run in with the law CeCe is put on lockdown at Mac's waterfront mansion by a vengeful judge with an old score to settle. CeCe and Mac living under one roof becomes a clash between Old School style and New Skool Flava. Sparks fly in this romantic comedy set in the vibrant world of the music business.
A satanic voodoo priestess raises the dead commanding them to bring her live victims ripe for sacrifice in this sickening chiller.
Bulldog Drummond In Africa: Captain Hugh ""Bulldog"" Drummond will not let anything get in the way of his wedding preparations. He has his phones shut off and refuses to take orders from Scotland Yard. But when his bride Phyllis goes to pick up Drummond's friend Colonel Nielson she finds that he's been kidnapped. Drummond investigates and learns that Nielson has been spirited away to Morocco. Losing no time Drummond and his friends hop aboard his plane and fly down to North Africa to rescue Nielson. But they have to dodge bombs bullets and lions before they can complete their task. Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police: In ""Bulldog Drummond's Secret Police"" once again Captain Hugh ""Bulldog"" Drummond of Scotland yard tries to go through with his marriage to Phyllis but once again his plans are foiled. A dead body turns up and the murderer is Borjei Islanyani a man masquerading as Phyllis's butler. It seems that Islanyani is in search of a treasure buried underneath Drummond's castle. He kidnaps Phyllis and takes her into the castle's catacombs. So Drummond and his ""secret police"" - his butler Tenny his friend Algy and Colonel Nielson - embark on a search for the missing bride. But the catacombs are vast and perilous and the villain is resourceful.
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