Garden Living Room Dining Room: the three centrepieces of Middle England's social arena and the three backdrops in Alan Ayckbourn's incisive and scathingly funny trilogy. These renowned interconnected plays epitomise and riotously send up the cosseted values of Britain in the late seventies. Eavesdropping on a series of events entwining the same six characters between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning the simple turn of events in ""Table Manners"" ""Living Together"" and ""Round a
Hot on the heels of her acclaimed success in The Good Life, Penelope Keith undertook a role that would further confirm her place as one of Britain’s leading comic actors: the role of Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in To The Manor Born. Series Two, first broadcast in 1980, finds the war of words, wits and witticisms escalating as successful businessman Richard De Vere continues to attempt to bring his expertise to the running of Grantleigh Manor, often in direct opposition to the wishes of its previous owner. 'Rationalising' the estate, and ploughing new fields are just two of Richard’s plans, when he’s not sniffing out poachers and disappearing vases as well as playing host to a friend of Marjory’s who once went by the name of ‘Podge’. But the cold frost between them may yet be melting as familiarity begins to breed the opposite of contempt.
Six episodes including the first ever of the series. The Goods decide to become self sufficient by growing their own food keeping their own livestock and bartering for anything they can't produce themselves.... Episode titles: Plough Your Own Furrow / Say Little Hen... / The Weaker Sex? / Pig's Lib / The Thing In The Cellar / The Pagan Rite.
In his first starring role, Sir Ian McKellen (Lord of the Rings, Gods and Monsters) gives a sensational performance as D.H. Lawrence in the impressively mounted and acted biopic (Variety) Priest of Love. After the English government burns copies of The Rainbow, Lawrence continues through his exodus around the world, joined by his combative wife Frieda (Janet Suzman). From his destructive sojourn to the American Southwest, to an earth-shaking visit to Oaxaca, and finishing with his erotic adventures in Italy, Priest of Love provides a colorful and insightful portrait of Lawrence's life and art. Featuring an excellent supporting cast of Ava Gardner, Penelope Keith and John Gielgud. Special Features: Christopher Miles: Early Career Featurette Chistopher Miles: Priest of Love and D.H. Lawrence Featurette The Way We Got it Together - A Documentary on the Making of the Film Christopher Miles Interviews Ian McKellen Bloopers Trailers Stills Gallery
Set in the palatial country houses and grand Mayfair salons of mid-Victorian England The Pallisers is a saga of wealth passion power intrigue and scandal. Based on 6 political novels by Anthony Trollope this powerfully addictive series stars Susan Hampshire and Philip Latham as Lady Glenncora and Plantagenet Palliser. Their Politically advantageous marriage sets the stage for this fascinating chronicle of three generations of a powerful aristocratic family.
Set in the palatial country houses and grand Mayfair salons of mid-Victorian England The Pallisers is a saga of wealth passion power intrigue and scandal. Based on 6 political novels by Anthony Trollope this powerfully addictive series stars Susan Hampshire and Philip Latham as Lady Glenncora and Plantagenet Palliser. Their politically advantageous marriage sets the stage for this fascinating chronicle of three generations of a powerful aristocratic family.
Featuring a wicked magician a talking eagle a beautiful princess and the hippest genie of all time Aladdin is a timeless tale of romance and dreams that come true....
This timeless fairytale is brought to you again..... Based on the classic children's fairy tale this great story shows how true love always prevails and that true beauty is within....
Episodes Comprise: 1. The Invitation 2. The Freezer 3. The Pet 4. The Take-Over Bid 5. The Virus 6. The Critic 7. The Picnic 8. The Politicians
Aladdin: Featuring a wicked magician a talking eagle a beautiful princess and the hippest genie of all time Aladdin is a timeless tale of romance and dreams that come true.... The Three Musketeers: Alexandre Dumas' classic story tells of three noble French Swordsmen: Porthos Athos and Aramis who have promised their loyalty to France and its throne. Along with D'Artagnon a loyal guardian they come together to fight for honour and truth. These three brave musketeers are the only men who can stop the evil Cardinal Richelieu from gaining power over King Louis XIII. They succeed in preventing him from taking the crown of France and creating a horrible war for their country. Robin Hood: The legend of Robin Hood tells the story of the hero who stole from the rich to give to the poor. Robin of Sherwood Forest and his merry band of outlaws Friar Tuck Little John and Maid Marion save the throne of England for King Richard. They battle with the Sheriff of Nottingham and his cruel master Prince John in this action packed classic.
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