Fawlty Towers is a classic British sitcom set in the fictional Fawlty Towers hotel in the seaside town of Torquay. The show follows the misadventures of hotel owner Basil Fawlty, his wife Sybil, their hapless waiter Manuel, and the various eccentric guests who stay at the hotel. With its witty writing and physical comedy, Fawlty Towers has become a cult favorite and is regarded as one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time.
William's Wish Wellingtons is an animated BBC children's television series made by Hibbert Ralph Entertainment that was first aired from 25 October 1994 to 28 November 1997. It was narrated by Andrew Sachs of Fawlty Towers fame. It was also translated into Gaelic and aired as Botannan Araid Uilleim on BBC Two Scotland during the morning. It was also shown on the American TV show Big Bag
Pirates is a British children's television sitcom about a family of pirates living in a council house. It featured a number of bizarre characters, such as the "Man in a Sack" and a baby in a pram which was never seen, but gave off a mysterious green glow. The series ran from 1994 to 1997 on Children's BBC, and featured Liz Smith as "Gran".
Mike and Luce aim to turn their website SeeThru into a fully-fledged internet start-up.
The Legend of the lost keys is an educational BBC Look and Read production, which was first aired on BBC Two on 12 January 1998, and has been shown regularly ever since.
That Peter Kay Thing is a mockumentary sitcom-comedy TV mini-series that follows the hilarious and bizarre lives of various fictional characters in and around Bolton, Greater Manchester. Through a fly-on-the-wall style, the show takes a comedic yet authentic approach to depict the everyday lives of these characters.
Jack Denby, a tough-talking probation officer born and raised in London, finds that life - and crime - takes on a very different face when he is forced to move to Cardiff when his partner accepts her dream job as a university lecturer.
Going Postal is a fantasy steampunk-sci-fi TV show based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of a con-man named Moist Von Lipwig who is given the task of revitalizing the Ankh-Morpork Post Office in a fantasy world called Discworld. As he navigates the challenges of his new job, he encounters golems, city guards, and various other fantastical characters.
The Forgotten Toys is an animated series made by Hibbert Ralph Entertainment, featuring the voices of Joanna Lumley and Bob Hoskins. The voice of Andrew Sachs is also featured. It is a poignant tale of abandoned toys who are searching for a child to love them.
Classic long-running British nature documentary series featuring different subjects each time.
This TV show delves into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt, as it unravels the mysteries of the past through archaeological discoveries and historical reenactments. Follow the journey of archaeologists and experience the thrill of excavation.
Nat Silver (Andrew Sachs) and his wife Shirley (Frances De La Tour) run a cafe, the Silver Diner in the East End of London. With the help of their daughter Lorraine (Sarah Malin) and waiters Dean (Danny Swanson) and Willie (Oscar Quitak), the Silvers struggle to make a living.
In Quartet, a group of retired opera singers live in a retirement home in England. They come together to perform a concert and reconcile old relationships, dealing with issues of aging, love, and musical passion. The film explores the challenges and joys of growing old and finding new purpose.
Dive into the field of natural science, Discover the Solar System or the various functions of the human body. The information is presented in the "Eyewitness Museum", a computer-generated science museum. Various exhibits are shown, and stock video footage is usually seen through large windows or other depressions in the wall.
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened is a documentary that provides an in-depth exploration of the beloved British sitcom Fawlty Towers. It takes viewers on a journey behind-the-scenes, uncovering the inspirations, challenges, and triumphs faced during the making of the show. With interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and anecdotes from the cast and crew, this documentary offers a unique and fascinating perspective on one of the greatest sitcoms in television history.
A five-part series about the origins, history and impact of the computer, a machine that changed the world.
BBC Natural History documentary narrate by Andrew Sachs
A lighthouse guardian leads a young prince towards an imaginary world, Taxandria, where the boy learns about the power of love and the value of liberty. A totalitarian regime has forbidden time: time watches have been confiscated, photo cameras are illegal as they freeze a point in time. A typical Servais theme: a power is oppressed by a constraint that denies what is best in the individual, and therefore has to be twisted in various ways, to establish an entirely artificial world, that has rules that may question some of the rules of our world at this side of the mirror.