Dan Snow explores the political intrigues and family betrayals between the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans that led to war.
Roddy and Tessa Oliver, two ordinary children have their lives are turned upside down when William Povey, a shoeshine boy from Victorian England appears in Roddy's bedroom as a ghost and appeals to him for help.
Hal, the wayward prince and heir to the English throne, is crowned King Henry V after his tyrannical father dies. He must now navigate palace politics, the war his father left behind, and the emotional strings of his past life. As he strives for peace and conciliation, he faces challenges from his adversaries and is faced with the decision to go to war with France. With the help of his friend and military strategist, Falstaff, Hal leads his army to victory at the Battle of Agincourt. Along the way, he uncovers a plot to goad him into war and takes matters into his own hands.
What happened after Einstein fled Nazi Germany? Using archival footage and his own words, this docudrama dives into the mind of a tortured genius.
Sardar Udham is a biography movie based on the true story of a man named Udham Singh. Set in Punjab, India during the early 1900s, the film follows Udham Singh's journey as he becomes a freedom fighter and fights against British imperialism. The plot focuses on his mission to seek justice and avenge the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, where a British general ordered the killing of innocent protesters. Through his determination and sacrifice, Udham Singh becomes a symbol of patriotism and resistance against colonialism.
After the mysterious disappearance of her sister, a film censor becomes obsessed with a horror movie that seems to mirror the events of her own life. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a disturbing conspiracy that threatens to unravel her reality.
During the aftermath of World War II, a Dutch resistance hero is accused of art forgery and must prove his innocence in a court trial. The film explores themes of collaboration with Nazis, post-war justice, and the power of art.
Nicholas Nickleby is thrust into a world of misfortune after the death of his father, leaving him to support his mother and sister. He encounters wicked uncles, sexual harassment, and a new job that leads him to uncover secrets and find his true calling.
In the summer of 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt invites the King and Queen of England for a weekend at his summer home in Hyde Park on Hudson. This is based on the true story of their affair and the political implications it had.
Sylvia is a biographical drama film about the life of poet Sylvia Plath and her tumultuous marriage to fellow poet Ted Hughes. The film explores Sylvia's struggles with mental illness, her passion for writing, and the destructive dynamics of her relationship with Hughes. It delves into themes of love, infidelity, and the pursuit of artistic expression.
A coming of age drama about two young brothers whose lives are thrown into turmoil when their mother dies suddenly, leaving them to fend for themselves. While Danny loses himself in music, sex and drugs, his younger brother Jack transforms a life size mannequin into a brand new mum for him to talk to. Jack's obsession leads to both comic misunderstandings and bitter antagonism as the pair battle through grief, anger and denial.
A documentary TV show about the lives and works of the famous Impressionist painters in France during the 19th century.
Set in the 1930s and 1940s, the film follows the journey of an Indian hockey team as they strive to win a gold medal at the 1936 Olympics and the 1948 Olympics. It explores the challenges and triumphs faced by the team, their coach, and the players, highlighting the dedication and determination required to achieve success in the field of sports.
In the movie "The Carer," an aging famous actor, Sir Michael Gifford, is dealing with deteriorating health and personal issues. He gets a new carer, Dorottya, who is initially reluctant but soon forms an unexpected bond with Michael. As Michael's condition worsens, Dorottya takes on the role with dedication, leading to transformative experiences for both of them.
In the midst of World War II, the city of London is ravaged by the relentless bombing campaign of the Blitz. Follow the lives of a group of individuals as they struggle to survive and hold onto hope amidst the chaos and destruction.
Elizabeth David is the most important cookery writer of the 20th century. David's public image was of an elegant, respectable and somewhat austere figure. In reality she was a deeply unconventional person with a profound passion for food, life and men.
Daphne tells the story of a closeted lesbian actress who embarks on a secret affair in 1940s Venice. Frustrated by her husband-wife relationship and in love with a friend, she finds inspiration and frustration in her forbidden love. Based on a true story, Daphne explores themes of unrequited love, identity, and the challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals in the 1940s.
On June 6th, 1944 the largest military invasion and defence the world has ever seen occurred. D-Day tells the epic story of the preparation and execution of the Allied invasion of Normandy. It tells the story of the defence of the Western Front by the forces of the German Empire, and of the complex and deadly secret war fought by the men and women of France and mainland Europe. D-Day brings to life the dramatic and astounding tales of courage and sacrifice, joy and despair, love and betrayal. The planning for the Allied invasion on June 6th 1944 took two years and cost thousands of lives. It involved a deception of breathtaking audacity. Both the preparation leading up to and the actions and events on the day itself relied on the absolute discretion of many and the genius and nerve of a few. D-Day examines the intricate jigsaw from both sides - presenting events through the eyes of the men and women who were there, telling their extraordinary stories.
In 1934 London, two sisters, Madeleine and Dinah, find themselves entangled in a web of forbidden love and complex relationships with their respective husbands. As the story unfolds, the sisters face tragedy, infidelity, and the consequences of their choices.
Gertrude Bell, the most powerful woman in the British Empire in her day, shaped the destiny of Iraq after WWI in ways that still reverberate today.