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All 13 episodes from the first series of the award-winning political drama starring Kevin Spacey. Based on the novel by Michael Dobbs and the subsequent BBC adaptation of the book, the series follows Francis Underwood (Spacey), the House Majority Whip who, despite his position of authority, is gravely dissatisfied. Fuelled by a sense of ambition matched and encouraged by his wife Claire (Robin Wright), Francis ultimately wants to be president and is embittered by the fact that he has recently been denied a promotion. Armed with an arsenal of political secrets to equal anyone in Washington, Francis sets out to scheme and blackmail his way to the top.
Horror in which a clinical trial at a remote facility goes terribly wrong. Among those who sign up to test ProSyntrex's latest drug Pro9 are Adam (Aneurin Barnard), Joni (Alex Reid), Carmen (Skye Lourie) and Jed (Oliver Coleman). The trial is highly secret, with no-one, including the staff who administer injections, aware of who is receiving the drug and who is in the placebo group. Shortly after the trial begins it becomes clear that something has gone wrong. There are unexplained disappearances, bizarre silhouettes and screaming from behind locked doors. Locked inside the facility, unaware of the true nature of events, the surviving patients and staff must band together to try and find a way out of the nightmare.
Crime drama starring Paul 'Triple H' Levesque, Michael Rapaport and Parker Posey. AJ (Levesque) is released from prison after serving a 13-year sentence for committing manslaughter in order to protect his friend Jack (Rapaport), a second-rate gangster and son of local mob boss Dr. Vic (Bruce Dern). AJ plans to set up his own business and lead a life free of crime but it is not long before he finds himself once again caught up in a murder, this time an accidental shooting at the hands of Jack. While trying to deal with the mishap Dr. Vic finds himself being investigated by the Louisiana Tax Board and things soon get out of hand. When Jack skips town, AJ realises that his friend's wife Claire (Posey), who has a history with AJ, and daughter Pepper (Juliette Goglia) are in danger and does all he can to save them.
The entire first series of the BBC comedy starring Sue Perkins as a vet afraid to tell her parents that she's gay. Although she seems to have it all - friends, success, popularity - skilled vet Sara (Perkins) she still hasn't gotten around to telling her elderly parents about her sexual orientation. With her 40th birthday approaching, she's given an ultimatum by her friends to tell her parents when they next visit in six weeks, or they will. Help is at hand, however, as in order to help the process along and allay Sara's rising dread, her friends have saved up to provide her with some sessions with oddball lifestyle guru Toria (Joanna Scanlon).
The first of three epic instalments in director Peter Jackson's blockbuster prequel to 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy. Set in Middle-Earth 60 years before events in 'The Lord of the Rings', the story follows the adventures of Hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), who, at the instigation of the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), suddenly finds himself co-opted into joining a company of 13 Dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) to help reclaim the Dwarves' lost kingdom of the Lonely Mountain from the clutches of Smaug the dragon. After setting out on their quest from the safety of Bag End, the band of travellers soon find themselves pitted against a range of strange and fearsome opponents, in addition to a small, slimy creature known simply as Gollum (Andy Serkis).
The complete second series of the BBC drama, adapted from Jennifer Worth's memoirs, about a group of midwives working in East London in the 1950s. In this series, it's 1958, and while Jenny (Jessica Raine) has her hands full dealing with an abused patient, fellow midwives Trixie (Helen George) and Sister Evangelina (Pam Ferris) are forced to board a Swedish cargo ship to tend to the captain's pregnant daughter.
Seven episodes of the animated children's series following the teenaged fairies of the Winx Club as they continue to evolve and gain new fairy powers in the magical dimension of Magix. The episodes are: 'The Spill', 'The Rise of Tritannus', 'Return to Alfea', 'The Sirenix Book', 'The Lilo', 'The Power of Harmonix' and 'The Shimmering Shells'.
Six instalments of the animated adaptations of the children's stories by Kay Thompson. Featuring the voice talents of Mary Mouser, Tim Curry and Neil Patrick Harris, the most imaginative six-year-old goes on a variety of adventures including her first day at school, an unconventional Halloween and a trip to Hollywood. The episodes are: 'Me, Eloise', 'Little Miss Christmas', 'Eloise Goes to School', 'Eloise in Hollywood', 'Eloise's Rawther Unusual Halloween' and 'Eloise in Springtime'.
A double bill of children's feature films. 'Hop' (2011), a state-of-the-art blend of CGI-animation and live action, follows E.B. (voice of Russell Brand), the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. When E.B. arrives in Hollywood with ambitions of finding fame, his dreams are almost cut short when he is hit by a car driven by unemployed slacker Fred (James Marsden). Deciding to get what he can out of the situation, E.B. convinces Fred to take him home while he recovers from his injuries. Fred finds himself with a very demanding house-guest and the duo embark on a battle of wills that may just teach them both something important. 'Despicable Me' (2010), a computer-animated feature, follows an arch criminal who has a change of heart. Trying to outdo his main rival Vector (voice of Jason Segel), serial villain Gru (Steve Carell) hatches a plan to steal the moon, aided by his army of genetically altered corn pops. All goes according to plan until the arrival at his door of three little orphan girls, Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Agnes (Elsie Fisher) and Edith (Dana Gaier), in search of a father figure.
The last instalment of the teen vampire saga based on the bestselling books by Stephenie Meyer. After Bella (Kristen Stewart) is turned into a vampire by her lover, Edward (Robert Pattinson), she appears to be enjoying her new immortal life and the abilities bestowed upon her. But after Irina (Maggie Grace) mistakes Bella and Edward's child, Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy), for an 'immortal child' and tells the Volturi this, they vow to destroy the potentially threatening girl and the whole Cullen family for allowing her to be transformed. In order to protect themselves and Renesmee, the Cullen clan must enlist the help of other vampire clans from around the world, in the hope of convincing the Volturi of the false claims of Irina.
Four adventures from the children's animated series following builder Bob and his gang of talking vehicles. In this instalment, Scratch discovers that to solve a problem you sometimes need to work as a team. The episodes are: 'Whizzy Dizzy', 'Stage Struck Dizzy', 'Roley's Weather Rap' and 'Bob's Big Bounce'.
Jodie Whittaker stars in this London-set psychological thriller. Mia (Whittaker) is an emotionally fragile young nurse struggling to come to terms with her mother's recent death. When an old woman in her building commits suicide in front of her, Mia becomes intensely curious about her. Admitted into the old woman's flat by the mysterious caretaker, Max (David Warner), Mia is shocked to discover that it is filled with mementoes and belongings from Mia's own past, including pictures of her abusive former lover Ludwig (Dougray Scott). So begins a journey into her past in which Mia finally learns to accept her own mistakes and faults, including her strong affection for the partner who hurt her, even as she tries to avoid the tragic ending that fate appears to have in store for her. Emilia Fox co-stars.
Documentary exploring the gypsy traveller community with a focus on their tradition of fighting as a way of resolving conflicts between different families. The film takes a look at the gypsy children who are taught to fist fight from a very young age and the fathers who insist on training them.
Documentary that sets out to tell the story of Status Quo's 50 year career as a band. Directed by Alan G. Parker, the documentary was supported by the group and saw the film crew given unprecedented access to the band. Indeed, the programme features the moment the original line-up of Status Quo reunited at Shepperton Studios - their first time together for 30 years. Brian May, Paul Weller, Cliff Richard and Midge Ure are among the fellow artists to pay tribute to the Quo and the extraordinary duration of their career.
Bradford-born street magician Stephen Frayne, aka Dynamo, returns with four more episodes from his documentary series. With cutting edge illusions and sleight-of-hand trickery, 28-year-old Dynamo takes his street act worldwide, wowing young and old with a dazzling array of magic. Guests include Damon Albarn, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield.
All 14 episodes from the fourth season of the US biker drama series. Led by Clay Morrow (Ron Perlman), the outlaw motorcycle club Sons of Anarchy exerts a mafia-like hold over the small Northern Californian town of Charming. In this season, as the members of SAMCRO regroup after their prison stretch, a new business alliance brings unforeseen dangers. The episodes are: 'Out', 'Booster', 'Dorylus', 'Una Venta', 'Brick', 'With an X', 'Fruit for the Crows', 'Family Recipe', 'Kiss', 'Hands', 'Call of Duty', 'Burnt and Purged Away', 'To Be, Act 1' and 'To Be, Act 2'.
All 24 episodes from the third season of the Golden Globe-winning mockumentary-style sitcom following three branches of a sprawling, cheerfully dysfunctional, multi-cultural family in Los Angeles. Patriarch Jay Pritchett (Ed O'Neill) has recently remarried, bringing hot, young, Colombian-born wife Gloria (Sofía Vergara) and her teenaged son, Manny (Rico Rodriguez), into the fold. His daughter, Claire (Julie Bowen), and her husband, Phil (Ty Burrell), have three kids, while his son, Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), and his gay partner, Cameron (Eric Stonestreet), have just adopted a Vietnamese baby. In this season, the family's ranch holiday doesn't run entirely to plan; Claire thinks about running for public office; and Phil believes he's not long for this world. The episodes are: 'Dude Ranch', 'When Good Kids Go Bad', 'Phil On Wire', 'Door to Door', 'Hit and Run', 'Go Bullfrogs!', 'Treehouse', 'After the Fire', 'Punkin Chunkin', 'Express Christmas', 'Lifetime Supply', 'Egg Drop', 'Little Bo Bleep', 'Me? Jealous?', 'Aunt Mommy', 'Virgin Territory', 'Leap Day', 'Send Out the Clowns', 'Election Day', 'The Last Walt', 'Planes, Trains and Cars', 'Disneyland', 'Tableau Vivant' and 'Baby On Board'.
The complete first season of the US cop show set in inner city Los Angeles. In the pilot episode Wagenbach and Wyms are on the trail of a kidnapped girl. 'Our Gang' has Internal Affairs look into the death of Detective Cowley. 'The Spread' sees the detectives uncover a gun-smuggling operation. 'Dawg Days' finds Mackey playing the mediator in a hip-hop feud. In 'Blowback' the team have the tables turned on them in a drug bust. 'Cherrypoppers' has the detectives clamp down on underage prostitution in the area. 'Pay in Pain' finds Dutch and Wyms on the trail of a serial killer. 'Cupid and Psycho' sees the team's operations put on hold when allegations against them make front-page news. 'Throwaway' has relations between Lowe and Sofer grow even more troubled. 'Dragonchasers' finds Connie going cold turkey with Mackey's help. 'Carnivores' sees the team attempt to cool things down when relations between Rondell Robinson and the Nation of Islam get heated. 'Two Days of Blood' has Vendrell and Lemansky pursue a suspect through the cockfighting underworld. And finally, in 'Circles', in the aftermath of a riot, local cops start falling victim to a series of planned attacks.
The first series of the US comedy following the escapades of a group of aspiring actors who moved to L.A. in search of fame only to end up working as waiters. The employees of Party Down Catering include Henry Pollard (Adam Scott), whose appearance in a beer ad won him fame but ended his acting career, and Kyle Bradway (Ryan Hansen), an actor, model and rock star extraordinaire - he believes. Episodes are: 'Willow Canyon Homeowners Annual Party', 'California College Conservative Union Caucus', 'Pepper McMasters Singles Seminar', 'Investors Dinner', 'Sin Say Shun Awards Afterparty', 'Taylor Stiltskin Sweet Sixteen', 'Brandix Corporate Retreat', 'Celebrate Rick Sargulesh', 'James Rolf High School Twentieth Reunion' and 'Stennheiser-Pong Wedding Reception'.
All 12 episodes from the first season of the Golden Globe-winning US drama about a CIA officer determined to prove that a returned hero is actually an Al-Qaeda mole. Out of favour with her superiors after returning home from an unauthorised operation in Iraq, CIA officer Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) is warned by one of her contacts that an American prisoner has been turned by his terrorist captors. When she subsequently learns of the rescue of US Marine sergeant Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis) after eight years in captivity, Carrie's suspicions are immediately raised. But with the returning Brody hailed a hero, and her concerns falling on deaf ears, she's soon forced to break ranks to prove her theory.
Fast-paced action starring Cuba Gooding Jr and Dolph Lundgren. Set in the Prague criminal underworld, Carver (Gooding Jr) is an assassin hired by a gang he was once paid to destroy. As if this turn of events wasn't liable enough to lead to chaos, Carver is trailed by another assassin, Aleksey Andreev (Lundgren), who has been charged with eliminating him. With an enemy stalking him and a fraught relationship with his own employers, it is perhaps the worst time for Carver's inner demons to make themselves known and challenge his concentration and focus. At war with himself and much of the city around him, the assassin faces a major struggle if he wants to survive his Prague experience...
Steven Seagal reprises his role as Seattle undercover cop Elijah Kane in this action thriller from the True Justice series. In this instalment, Kane is recruited by the CIA, who want to use his former sniper skills on a top secret mission to assassinate a high profile target. But what should have been a fairly straightforward mission soon becomes complicated when Kane and his team start taking fire from the members of a heavily armed street gang.
A collection of episodes of the CBeebies animated series for preschoolers based on traditional African folk tales and voiced by Lenny Henry, Meera Syal and Shaun Parkes.
Korean director Hae-sung Song's remake of John Woo's 1986 action blockbuster. Leaving his younger brother Cheol (Kim Kang-woo) behind, Kim Hyeok (Jin-mo Ju) flees North Korea with his best friend Lee Yeong-choon (Seung-heon Song), and sets himself up as an illegal arms smuggler in South Korea. After being double-crossed in an arms deal, Hyeok is caught and spends three years in jail. On his release, and still guilt-ridden over leaving his brother behind, he sets out to seek a reconciliation with Cheol, now a police officer, only to have his advances rebuffed. Now, as Hyeok tries to go straight, he finds himself on a collision course with Cheol as the two opposing brothers get caught up in a gang war that threatens to engulf them both.
All 13 episodes from the third season of the blackly comic American drama series starring Bryan Cranston as Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher turned crystal meth producer. Walter turned to drugs after being diagnosed with lung cancer, hoping to pay off his weighty medical bills and provide for his family in the event of his death. Unfortunately, becoming involved in the drugs industry brings with it numerous complications. In this series, Walter has to deal with divorce proceedings initiated by his wife, Skyler (Anna Gunn), when she finally discovers where their newfound riches have come from and finds his business at risk from both the DEA and a Mexican drug cartel. The episodes are: 'No Mas', 'Caballo Sin Nombre', 'I.F.T.', 'Green Light', 'Mas', 'Sunset', 'One Minute', 'I See You', 'Kafkaesque', 'Fly', 'Abiquiu', 'Half Measures' and 'Full Measure'. |
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