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Victoria is the landmark account of the early years on the throne of one of Britain’s greatest queens. Jenna Coleman plays Victoria, taking her first faltering steps from capricious, hormonal teenager to respected monarch. Central to the drama is the scandalous friendship between Victoria and her first Prime Minister Lord Melbourne, and the romance with her cousin Prince Albert.
Following critical acclaim, Victoria resumes her role as queen establishing herself as a working mother, learning to balance her responsibilities as both parent and Sovereign. However, Prince Albert is still struggling to find a role for himself alongside his powerful wife as she returns to her duties, intent on proving that she can be mother, dutiful wife and Queen. Victoria’s challenges during her reign, both home and abroad, leave her with a modern dilemma, can she really have it all?
All 12 episodes, plus the hour-long Christmas special, from the sixth series of the relaunched sci-fi adventure series, starring Matt Smith as the legendary Time Lord. Episodes comprise: 'A Christmas Carol', 'The Impossible Astronaut', 'Day of the Moon', 'The Curse of the Black Spot', 'The Doctor's Wife', 'The Rebel Flesh', 'The Almost People', 'A Good Man Goes to War', 'Let's Kill Hitler', 'Night Terrors', 'The Girl Who Waited', 'The God Complex', 'Closing Time' and 'The Wedding of River Song'.
Crime drama directed by Sidney Lumet. Sean Connery stars as Detective Sergeant Johnson, a brutal policeman who has seen too much action and misery in his past twenty years of service. In the claustrophobic atmosphere of the interrogation room, Johnson finally snaps when questioning a suspected rapist called Kenneth Baxter (Ian Bannen), who he is convinced is guilty. But as he becomes more obsessed with Baxter's guilt and his suppressed emotions are unleashed, the detective finds himself subtly changing places with the offender as notions of truth, good and evil are challenged.
Triple bill of supernatural dramas adapted by the BBC. In 'The Signalman' (1976), based on the story by Charles Dickens, Denholm Elliott stars as a troubled railway signalman who has witnessed some unsettling sights and sounds along his stretch of track. A curious traveller (Bernard Lloyd) tries to make sense of these strange goings-on. In 'Stigma' (1977) Katherine Delgado (Kate Binchy) and her family move into a new home but have difficulty removing a menhir from their garden. When they disrupt the ancient site, a spectre is unleashed which leaves Katherine experiencing terrifying situations and an increasing sense of panic. In 'The Ice House' (1978) Paul (John Stride) goes to stay at a spa resort to help him get over the breakdown of his marriage. While there he meets the resort's bizarre owners, siblings Clovis (Geoffrey Burridge) and Jessica (Elizabeth Romilly), who lead him to their garden ice house and encourage him to take in the scent of their flowers. When his nights are disturbed by unexplained activity he decides to take matters into his own hands to find out the truth about the mysterious ice house.
Peter Bowles was born in London to parents who were servants to two of the most influential families in Britain. From New York's Broadway in 1956 to London's Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2006, Peter has starred in many successful plays, whilst playing villains in such iconic TV series as THE SAINT, THE AVENGERS, THE PERSUADERS, SPACE 1999 and THE PRISONER. He has also starred in many hit TV series including RUMPOLE OF THE BAILEY, ONLY WHEN I LAUGH, THE IRISH R.M., LYTTON'S DIARY and, of course, TO THE MANOR BORN. ASK ME IF I'M HAPPY is the personal story of an actor who was told on leaving drama school that he would never play an Englishman (and didn't), to becoming known as the quintessential Englishman (and isn't).
Complete collection of episodes of the popular British comedy starring Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles. Recently widowed Audrey Fforbes-Hamilton (Keith) is devastated when she is forced to sell her ancestral home after the death of her husband leaves her in desperate need of funds. The new owner of Grantleigh Manor, self-made millionaire Richard De Vere (Bowles) sets about making changes to the day-to-day running of the manor which, having just moved into the lodge at the end of the drive, Audrey sees developing before her. As Audrey decides to educate the new lord of the manor in his civic duties, a love-hate relationship develops between the pair with occasional mediation from Audrey's best friend Marjory (Angela Thorne) and Richard's mother Mrs Poo (Dephne Heard). Series 1 episodes are: 'Grantleigh', 'All New Together', 'Rhythms of the Earth/Going to Church', 'Nation's Heritage', 'The Summer Hunt Ball', 'The Grapevine' and 'A Touch of Class'. Series 2 episodes are: 'The Farm Manager', 'The Spare Room', 'Never Be Alone', 'Tramps and Poachers', 'The Honours List' and 'Vive Le Sport'. Series 3 episodes are: 'Scout Hut', 'Station Closing', 'Horses Vs. Cars', 'Birds Vs. Bees', 'Cosmetics', 'Business Troubles' and 'The Wedding'. The collection also includes the Christmas special 'First Noel' from 1979 and the 2007 25th anniversary episode.
All 12 episodes, plus the hour-long Christmas special, from the sixth series of the relaunched sci-fi adventure series, starring Matt Smith as the legendary Time Lord. Episodes comprise: 'A Christmas Carol', 'The Impossible Astronaut', 'Day of the Moon', 'The Curse of the Black Spot', 'The Doctor's Wife', 'The Rebel Flesh', 'The Almost People', 'A Good Man Goes to War', 'Let's Kill Hitler', 'Night Terrors', 'The Girl Who Waited', 'The God Complex', 'Closing Time' and 'The Wedding of River Song'.
All three seasons of Terry Nation's acclaimed BBC science fiction drama in which 95% of the population have been wiped out by a freak plague, leaving the remaining survivors to rebuild civilisation. Episodes are: 'The Fourth Horseman', 'Genesis', 'Gone Away', 'Corn Dolly', 'Gone to the Angels', 'Garland's War', 'Starvation', 'Law and Order', 'The Future Hour', 'Revenge', 'Something of Value', 'A Beginning', 'Birth of Hope', 'Greater Love', 'Lights of London (Parts 1 and 2)', 'The Face of the Tiger', 'The Witch', 'A Friend in Need', 'By Bread Alone', 'The Chosen', 'Parasites', 'New Arrivals', 'Over the Hills', 'New World', 'Manhunt', 'A Little Learning', 'Law of the Jungle', 'Mad Dog', 'Bridgehead', 'Reunion', 'The Peacemaker', 'Sparks', 'The Enemy', 'The Last Laugh', 'Long Live the King' and 'Power'.
Starting in 1848, the third season of the lavish drama will depict a turbulent and uncertain time for both Europe and the monarchy. With revolutions on the continent and the Chartist movement reaching its peak in London, Victoria is under pressure from the government to leave London for her own safety.
Hong Khaou directs this drama starring Pei-pei Cheng and Ben Whishaw. While living in London, Cambodian-Chinese woman Junn (Cheng)'s son tragically dies. Finding it difficult to convey her grief to others without speaking any English, Junn finds comfort in a kind stranger as they discover they have more in common than they could ever have imagined.
Peter Bowles invites us backstage to witness the job of acting as it really is. This is a warm-hearted look at the lived experience of a jobbing actor - and a survival guide to anyone thinking of entering this most emotionally gruelling of industries. Behind the Curtain is the inside scoop on 'the profession'as told by a master raconteur - one who has trodden the boards in the West End for five decades. Armed with an array of classic anecdotes, Bowles shares some of the infamous ad-libs, opening night disasters and dressingroom dramas that he has been party to over the years. Full of sage advice about the pitfalls of celebrity and thefluctuating fortunes of an actor - and his own journey fromTV stardom to the labour exchange and back again. With tales of some biggest personalities in the historyof showbiz such as Michael Gambon, Noel Coward,Rex Harrison, Laurence Olivier & John Gielgud, this is a book that captures the acting professionin all its eccentric glory.
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