Thrilling drama starring Waleed Zuaiter, Bertie Carvel and Corey Stoll. Set during the disbandment of the Iraqi establishment when US-led Coalition forces occupied the country, an Iraqi ex-policeman, Muhsin-al-Khafaji, is battling to keep himself and his sick daughter safe. However, when he learns that his eldest, estranged daughter has been leading a secret life that's led her into great danger, he embarks on a volatile mission to find her.
A tale of shamrocks and sub-machine guns, this captivating documentary series spans more than 100 years of history to chart the extraordinary rise of the Irish Mob In America. From the Irish gangs of New York in the late 1800s through to the 1970s, this documentary tells the amazing stories of the first generation Irish kids who became some of America s most notorious and wanted gangsters. It explores the lives and crimes of key members of the Irish Mob including Gangs of New York graduate Owney Killer Madden, Jimmy Coonan s infamous Westies gang from Hell s Kitchen, America s most wanted Frankie Sheeran and the recently captured James Whitey Bulger (recently portrayed by Johnny Depp in hit movie Black Mass). The Irish gangster story represents the American Dream in its totality - the idea that a kid from the gutter can rise to power, money and class, through whatever means necessary. With contributions from Pulitzer Prize winning authors, the gangsters themselves, family members and the cops who chased them down, this is the definitive story of the Irish Mob in America, told in its entirety for the first time.
Widely regarded as one of the very best television series about men at war ever produced in Britain, Piece of Cake follows the young Spitfire pilots of Hornet Squadron through the first year of World War Two. Led by flamboyant new Squadron Leader Rex, Hornet Squadron are despatched to France - but what starts out as a grand adventure for the untested young pilots soon turns into a raw and grim daily battle for survival. Stars Boyd Gaines, Neil Dudgeon, Tom Burlinson, Nat Parker, Tim Woodward, David Horovitch, Richard Hope, and Jeremy Northam.
You're not alone. Whenever, forever. Yuuta Hibiki is a first-year student in high school living in Tsutsujidai. One day, he wakes up without his memories. Yuuta later meets Hyper Agent GRIDMAN who is inside an old computer. GRIDMAN tells him to fulfill his purpose. Yuuta's quest to understand the meaning behind those words and to find his memories begins. While all of this is sudden, Yuuta has helpful assistance from his classmates, Shou Utsumi, Rikka Takarada, and Akane Shinjou, but... Those peaceful days are destroyed mercilessly by a monster that suddenly appears.
Deep in the heart of Louisiana lies America's largest swamp - a million miles of inhospitable bayous, marshes and wetlands where nature rules and humans struggle to tame it. Many of its inhabitants are the hardened descendants of French refugees who were forced out of Canada in the 18th century and settled in this harsh yet majestic environment. Season One of Swamp People takes you on a journey to the hidden world of America's southern heartland, where the folks who dwell here live on the fringes of society and are known as Cajuns. Resilient, self-reliant and fiercely independent, the Cajuns of the Atchafalaya Swamp still carry on many of their ancestors' trades and traditions.Swamp People follows these swampers through a time of year that is crucial to their survival: the 30-day alligator hunting season. At its core, this is a uniquely American story of a proud and skilful people fighting to maintain a centuries-old way of life in a rapidly modernising world, despite the many perils and trials that stand in their way.
This engaging documentary charts the ill-fated country star's career from humble beginnings to the top of the charts and his untimely death in a plane crash. When Jim Reeves lost control of the private plane he was piloting through a violent storm over Brentwood, Tennessee on 31 July 1964, the world lost one of the greatest ballad singers that ever lived. This film tells the story of one of country music's most influential performers, and celebrates his undimmed legacy. Born and raised in rural Texas, James Travis Reeves' rise to international stardom began in the mid-1950s with hits including Mexican Joe' and Bimbo'. Although the plane crash took his life at the age of just 40, subsequent releases of the vast body of recordings he made in his lifetime have ensured he will always be remembered as one of country music's most important performers. He had over 50 Top Ten hits 18 of which made the charts months, years, even decades after his death. Weaving together Jim's radio interviews, recordings, TV and film performances from around the world including the South African musical comedy film Kimberley Jim and interviews with family, friends, musicians and technicians, this is an affecting story of one of the greatest country singers of all time, told by the people who knew and loved him best. In addition to the definitive biography, the DVD extras include full-length clips of Jim Reeves performing 17 of his most popular songs, including Welcome to My World', Mexican Joe', A Stranger's Just a Friend You Do Not Know', Four Walls' and Am I Losing You?'. DOCUMENTARY
Life isn't easy on Piggy Island for the Angry Birds. Red and his fearless feathered companions, Chuck, Matilda, Bomb, the Blues and Terence, must band together to protect their eggs and their future from the wily plotting of the Bad Piggies! ANGRY BIRDS TOONS brings to life the characters and adventures from one of the most beloved games in history, now as mini episodes for the whole family to enjoy.
It's just weeks to go to Christmas in the Brown house. The turkey is getting plucked and Grandad is getting stuffed (Or is that the other way around). Agnes is excited because her son Trevor whom she has not seen in five years has promised to pay a Christmas Visit home. However Cathy returns from her trip to America with unwelcome news but who will tell Mammy? Rory Brown is distraught because his partner Dino has tried to drown him Mark and Betty do their best to keep everybody calm while nobody is sure what to do about Winnie's big box or Granddad‘s little hamster.
After the zombie apocalypse, a ragtag group of survivors journey across the country with the potential savior of humanity.
R.L. Stine's best-selling book series comes to life for the final time in Seasons Three and Four of classic horror anthology Goosebumps. The final two seasons are packed full of ghosts werewolves and creepy crawlies and will terrify a whole new generation of kids just like it did to those who watched it back in the 90s! The final two seasons appear on DVD together for the very first time in this fantastic 5 disc set. Episodes Comprise: Season 3 Shocker on Shock Street My Best Friend Is Invisible The House of No Return Don't Go To Sleep Click An Old Story The Barking Ghost One Day at Horrorland: Part 1 One Day At Horrorland: Part 2 The Haunted House Game Perfect School: Part 1 Perfect School: Part 2 Werewolf Skin: Part 1 Werewolf Skin: Part 2 Awesome Ants Bride of the Living Dummy Strained Peas Say Cheese and Die... Again Chillogy: Part 1: Squeal Of Fortune Chillogy: Part 2: Strike Three... You're Doomed Chillogy: Part 3: Escape From Karlsville Teacher's Pet Season 4 How I Got My Shrunken Head: Part 1 How I Got My Shrunken Head: Part 2 The Ghost Next Door: Part 1 The Ghost Next Door: Part 2 Cry of the Cat: Part 1 Cry of the Cat: Part 2 Deep Trouble: Part 1 Deep Trouble: Part 2
A six-part comedy series adapted from the award-winning play about a young woman trying to cope with life in London whilst coming to terms with a recent tragedy.
Set in the dangerous world of buccaneers, this new adaption of the much loved Robert Louis Stevenson classic Treasure Island will take viewers on a high octane adventure following the story of Jim Hawkins as he discovers Flint's treasure map. The two part drama follows the story of Jim Hawkins who's unexpectedly drawn into the world of piracy when he discovers Flint's treasure map. However, Long John Silver will stop at nothing to get hold of the gold for himself. As they set sail for Treasure Island, Jim embarks on an action adventure that will change his life forever.Starring Emmy Award winner Eddie Izzard in the role of Long John Silver, Elijah Wood as Ben Gunn and Donald Sutherland as Captain Flint, top British acting talent completing the line-up include Phillip Glenister as play Captain Smollet, Rupert Penry-Jones (Spooks) who takes on the role of Squire Trelawney and Daniel Mays as Dr Livesey. David Harewood takes on the role of Bones who leads Jim into the murky world of piracy and seeking Flint's hidden treasure. Toby Regbo stars as Jim Hawkins - a gutsy, eager and courageous young lad who finds himself battling with Silver for the treasure and his life.
Within These Walls offered an authentic portrayal of day-to-day prison life as well as the progress of the penal system reflecting the shift from a Victorian ethos of punishment to an emphasis upon rehabilitation. Focussing on the trials of a newly appointed governor and her attempts to liberalise the regime of Stone Park H.M. Prison for women Within These Walls was a huge success for LWT and would set the template for later series such as Prisoner: Cell Block H and Bad Girls; the series is still fondly remembered more than 30 years after its original screening. Googie Withers (The Lady Vanishes) stars as the principled and compassionate prison governor Faye Boswell whose task is to understand and help the women who find themselves in the closed world of Stone Park. With strong writing and direction Within These Walls remains a high point of British television drama. The third episode of this series - Nowhere for the Kids - no longer exists in any format but its script is included in PDF format on Disc One as a special feature.
The complete fifth series of the Emmy Award winning adventures of a female doctor in a small wild west town. The fifth daughter of a wealthy Boston physician Michaela Quinn defies the conventions of post-Civil War society by following in her father's footsteps. After his death 'Dr. Mike' leaves Boston and moves to the frontier town of Colorado Springs where she finds the citizens less than thrilled by the concept of a woman doctor. While she struggles to earn their trust Mike's life is complicated by a growing relationship with mountain man Byron Sully and the unexpected responsibility of raising three orphaned children. Episode Listing: 1. A New Life 2. Traveling All-Stars 3. Mothers And Daughters 4. Brother's Keeper 5. Halloween III 6. Dorothy's Book 7. Promises Promises 80: 8. The Expedition (1) 9. The Expedition (2) 10. One Touch of Nature 11. Hell On Wheels 12. Fifi's First Christmas 13. Change of Heart 14. Tin Star 15. If You Love Someone 16. The Ice Man Cometh 17. Dead Or Alive (1) 18. Dead Or Alive (2) 19. Deal With The Devil 20. Eye For A Eye 21. Hearts And Minds 22. Reunion 23. Woman Of The Year 24. Last Chance 25. Fear Itself 26. One Nation 27. When A Child Is Born (1) 28. When A Child Is Born (2) 29. A New Life
Tut reveals, for the first time on television, the story of the Egyptian Pharaoh, one of the most renowned leaders in human history. This ambitious special-event series tells the story of Tut's rise to power and his struggle to lead Egypt to glory, while his closest advisors, friends and lovers scheme for their own nefarious interests. Tut opens up a fascinating window into a world filled with heart-breaking romance, epic battles, political backstabbing, conspiracy, jealousy, and even murder - proving his world was not far removed from our own - and that his reign as the youngest Egyptian king played out as a real-life drama for the ages.
The truth about River Song is out and the time has come for the Doctor to face his greatest demons. Venturing across centuries and galaxies, the Doctor, Amy and Rory will encounter the greatest war criminal in all of history - and Hitler. Together, they'll discover there's no scarier place in the universe than a child's bedroom and a visit to an alien quarantine facility will reveal to Rory a very different side to his wife.In a hotel where walls move, corridors twist and rooms vanish, death lies waiting. But the Doctor's time has yet to come. He has one last stop to make on his final journey - an old friend needs his help and an old foe must be defeated. But time catches up with us all and the Doctor can delay no more.By the shores of Lake Silencio, in Utah, all of time and space hang in the balance. And a NASA astronaut is waiting.
The bustle and banter of London's iconic Billingsgate fish market provided the backdrop for Reg Varney's first sitcom following his phenomenal success in On the Buses. In the mid-Seventies, Billingsgate was Europe's premier fish market, its turnover running into the hundreds of tons: a muddle of boxes and barrows, merchants and white-smocked porters with their fish boxes perched precariously on their heads. East Ender Varney plays porter Reg Furnell, whose misadventures Down the 'Gate and be...
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