Series 1 - Sick of It follows Karl after he loses his girlfriend and way in life, and finds himself living with his elderly American auntie. As he struggles to deal with the modern world his closest companion is the voice in his head a grumpy, misanthropic alter ego who takes the form of his doppelgänger. He's the uncensored version of Karl, who says what he really thinks without the risk of offending others. As Karl attempts to get his life in order and move on, the voice in his head appears to criticise him, offer advice, and dispense witty words of wisdom. Series 2 - Karl and his grumpy alter ego return in the acclaimed tragi-comedy about a middle aged man haunted by the voice in his head. Surreal, joyful, poignant, and peppered with Karl's trademark wit and comic philosophising, series 2 plunges us deeper into the world of the lovable loser as he lurches from one existential crisis to another. When Karl's elderly Aunt Norma hires a sparky young care worker to replace him as her caregiver, Karl begins a mission to make more of himself. His hapless attempts at self-improvement are soon derailed while what began as outright hostility towards Norma's new carer blossoms into an unlikely attraction. With everything else falling apart in Karl's world, will they get it together? Or will Karl and his alter ego manage to sabotage his life once again?
The acclaimed 1967 BBC adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, Great Expectations is now available to own on DVD for the first time. Starring BAFTA-winner Francesca Annis (Home Fires), Gary Bond (Zulu), Hannah Gordon (The Elephant Man) and BAFTA-nominee Peter Vaughan (Game of Thrones) Young Philip Pirrip (Christopher Guard) universally known as Pip encounters escaped convict Magwitch (John Tate) in a deserted graveyard, and helps him find food and escape his shackles. When his kindness is later rewarded by an unexpected inheritance, the adult Pip (Gary Bond), surrounded by home comforts, grows mean and arrogant and smitten with the aloof Estella (Francesca Annis).Maxine Audley plays vindictive recluse Miss Havisham, who has raised Estella to distrust all men. Written by acclaimed playwright Hugh Leonard, who adapted many of Dickens books for TV and the stage, this is a delightful cautionary tale of the power of wealth to corrupt and betray.
Peep Show: Series 1 - 7
Charlie 'The Worker' Drake teams up with screen goddess Anne Heywood for this hilarious seagoing comedy. As a loveable, timid stoker engaged to foil the plans of a gang of mutinous Wrens, the diminutive comic finds himself caught up in a maritime battle of the sexes in a classic British feature from 1961 - presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. A company of Wrens led by spirited Chief Officer Anne Stevens set...
Prime time Emmy™ Award winner Tom Selleck* stars as the powerful patriarch of the Reagan family in all 5 seasons of this thrilling cop drama. New York’s “First Family of Law Enforcement” has their work cut out for them solving ruthless crimes tough bureaucratic problems and intense rivalries within the city’s police force. As Police Commissioner Frank (Selleck) must balance the high-stakes challenges of the job with being father to his three strong-willed offspring: devoted single mother and Assistant District Attorney Erin (Bridget Moynahan) rogue senior detective Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and rookie cop Jamie (Will Estes). As they clash collaborate and comfort one another the Reagans prove they’ll do anything to keep their city safe from harm.
Hugely controversial Factional Drama in 4 parts each from a different point of view - Metropolitan Police the criminal the solicitor and the prison system. Groundbreaking in both its style and its damning portrayal of corruption in the British legal system; the British Police had never been portrayed in that way before on TV. The central premise of the drama is that it claimed that the Police and the criminals were not actually that different in terms of the way they operated. Caused a massive storm when broadcast on the BBC; the switchboards were jammed for hours with irate callers. Questions were asked in the House of Parliament concerning the issues raised by Law and Order.
In this compelling series about the world's first encounter with an alien race appearances can be deceiving. Simultaneously emerging and hovering over every major city in the world the Visitors (or V's) promoted a message of peace urging mankind to unite and claiming that Earth could learn much from the wonders of the V's technology. While the world quickly embraced the V's as saviors FBI Counter Terrorist Agent Erica Evans (series star Elizabeth Mitchell) - at the time investigating a terrorist cell - discovered that the Visitors were not who they said they were and that they and their leader Anna (series star Morena Baccarin) were after something far more devious and diabolical than anyone could imagine: the destruction of humanity. Erica is now part of a group of resistance fighters called the Fifth Column other dissidents who believe the Visitors have something to hide. Leading the group along with Erica are Father Jack (series star Joel Gretsch) a priest who was hesitant to believe in the righteousness of the V's from the start; Ryan Nichols (series star Morris Chestnut) who knows first-hand just what the V's are capable of; and Kyle Hobbes (series star Charles Mesure) a loose cannon and mercenary he is the most ruthless member of the team. Meanwhile for Erica's teenage son Tyler (series star Logan Huffman) the V's continue to fascinate. He sees them as his ticket to being a part of something big something meaningful - and upon meeting the alluring Visitor Lisa (series star Laura Vandervoort) the two had an instant connection and undeniable chemistry. Chad Decker (series star Scott Wolf) a career-hungry news anchor initially found that his exclusive interviews with Anna were crucial to his dominating the airwaves. However after being diagnosed with a serious illness Chad learns that Anna is manipulating him and turns to Father Jack for guidance ... and to join the resistance. But can Chad be trusted?
All 14 episodes from the fourth series of the relaunched BBC sci-fi adventure drama, starring David Tennant as the tenth Doctor and latest incarnation of the legendary Time Lord. In this series, the Doctor is joined by new companion Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) as the pair venture through time and space, visiting ancient Pompeii and the planet of the Ood while also meeting the mysterious River Song (Alex Kingston). Episode List: 'Voyage of the Damned' 'Partners in Crime' 'The Fires of Pompeii' 'Planet of the Ood' 'The Sontaran Stratagem' 'The Poison Sky' 'The Doctor's Daughter' 'The Unicorn and the Wasp' 'Silence in the Library' 'Forest of the Dead' 'Midnight' 'Turn Left' 'The Stolen Earth' 'Journey's End' Bonus Features: Doctor Who Confidential Video Diaries Teasers And Trailers Deleted Scenes Children In Need Time Crash' Commentary And More!
Fourteen classic episodes of South Park’s fifth season are available in this 3-disc set. This season brings such memorable events as Timmy and Jimmy’s cripple fight, the introduction of Towelie and 162 instances of the “S” word. Join Stan, Kyle, Cartman and the about-to-be permanently departed Kenny as they take on the supernatural, the extraordinary and the insane. For them, it’s all part of growing up in South Park. Episodes Comprise: It Hits the Fan Cripple Fight Super Best Friends Scott Tenorman Must Die Terrance and Phillip: Behind the Blow Cartmanland Proper Condom Use Towelie Osama bin Laden Has Farty Pants How to Eat with Your Butt The Entity Here Comes the Neighborhood Kenny Dies Butters' Very Own Episode
From Genndy Tartakovsky, creator of Hotel Transylvania, Dexter's Laboratory and Star Wars: Clone Wars, comes the tale of a young samurai cast far into the future by the evil shape-shifting wizard Aku. Join Samurai Jack on his quest to return to the past and undo the destruction that Aku has wrought upon the land. With award-winning artwork and intricate, action-packed plots, the many journeys of Samurai Jack are a must for any fan's collection. Includes the highly anticipated fifth season.
More fun for kids with Bob The Builder and his friends. Can they fix it? Yes they can!
All 13 episodes from the second season of the supernatural fantasy series set 25 years after a devastating war of extinction fought between mankind and otherworldly beings. Now that God has turned his back on the people of Earth, it falls to the remaining human population led by Alex Lannen (Christopher Egan) to protect the future of humanity against the dark forces led by the archangel Gabriel (Carl Beukes). In this season, Alex faces a new enemy in the form of half-human, half-angel Julian (Simon Merrells). The episodes are: 'Heirs of Salvation', 'Mouth of the Damned', 'The Narrow Gate', 'A Bitter Truth', 'Son of the Fallen', 'Reap the Whirlwind', 'Lay Thee Before Kings', 'The Longest Mile Home', 'The Seed of Evil', 'House of Sacrifice', 'Bewilderment of Heart', 'Day of Wrath' and 'Sine Deo Nihil'.
his Is Jinsy Series 2 takes you back to the extraordinary island of knitwear, folksong and hi-tech surveillance for a series of eight colourful new adventures. Join Arbiter Maven, his assistant, Sporall, repairwoman Soosan and legal advisor Trince as they attempt to control Jinsy s troublesome residents. From an invasion of ancient hair to a dangerous encounter with a tribe of wild accountants, from the mysterious scheming of arch-enemy The Speckled Pom-Pom to a quest for The Golden Woggle... the island is once again peopled with a host of British television s most popular stars as you ve never seen them before: Stephen Fry, Olivia Colman, Ben Miller, Sir Derek Jacobi, Rob Brydon, Dame Eileen Atkins, Greg Davies, Stephen Mangan, Jennifer Saunders, KT Tunstall, Phil Davis and Katy Brand.
All the BBC adaptations of P.G. Wodehouse short stories starring John Alderton and Pauline Collins The first series includes 'The Truth about George', 'Romance at Droitgate Spa', 'Portrait of a Disciplinarian', 'The Unpleasantness at Budleigh Court', 'The Rise of Minna Nordstrom, 'Rodney Fails to Qualify and 'A Voice From the Past'. The second series includes 'Anselm Gets His Chance' and five other stories. Whilst the third series includes 'The Smile That Wins', 'Trouble Down at Tudsleigh', 'Tangled Hearts', 'The Luck of the Stiffhams', 'The Editor Regrets', 'Big Business' and 'Milliner's Buck-U-Uppo'.
'The Day After' is a drama about the unthinkable, catastrophic consequences of a superpower nuclear confrontation as it affects average American citizens in the midwest. The story of what happens before, during and after a nuclear attack makes this film a stark dream of ordinary human lives of people who laugh, cry, work, play, think, wonder, create, hate and love-lives that are changed forever by mans' final war upon himself.
Everything changes for savvy CIA operative Annie Walker (Piper Perabo Looper ) in season three of the hit series Covert Affairs. Reassigned to a new and even more covert division of the Agency Annie takes on missions that become personal and finds herself on dangerous forays into inhospitable territory while a series of explosive revelations forces her to question her role and what (and who) matters most. From the producer of The Bourne Trilogy and co-starring Christopher Gorham (Ugly Betty) Kari Matchett (Leverage) and Peter Gallagher (The O.C.). Special Features: Deleted Scenes Sight Unseen: A Covert Affairs Prequel
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