Detective van der Valk uses his keen instincts and sharp intellect to solve a series of crimes in the bustling city of Amsterdam. With his deep understanding of the city and its residents, he navigates through complex investigations, unraveling secrets and bringing justice to those who deserve it.
Fall of Eagles is a drama series that chronicles the decline and fall of three of the greatest empires of Europe: the Habsburgs of Austria-Hungary, the Romanovs of Russia, and the Hohenzollerns of Germany. It explores the personal and political struggles of the royal families as they navigate through a changing world, leading up to the outbreak of World War I. The series delves into themes of power, loyalty, revolution, and the end of an era.
In Frenzy (1972), a serial killer is terrorizing London, targeting women and leaving a string of bodies in his wake. As the police try to track down the murderer, an innocent man finds himself framed for the crimes. With time running out, he must clear his name and catch the real killer before it's too late.
Maurice is a heartwarming drama and romance film based on a novel. It explores the themes of forbidden love, homophobia, and coming of age. Set in Cambridge University in early 20th century England, the movie follows Maurice, a young man struggling with his own sexuality and navigating the pressures of society. As he falls in love with another man, he must face the homophobia and repressive attitudes of the time. With compelling performances and beautiful cinematography, Maurice is a poignant exploration of love, identity, and societal constraints.
In a small village in Ireland in the 1910s, a village constable's mute daughter enters into an adulterous relationship with a British soldier, leading to a love triangle and tragic consequences.
When a corrupt politician frames a police officer for murder, the officer finds himself caught in a dangerous conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. The officer must navigate a web of corruption, cover-ups, and political intrigue to clear his name and bring the true criminals to justice.
Based on a true story, Robbery (1967) follows a group of criminals as they meticulously plan and execute a daring train robbery in 1960s England. With stolen money in hand, they must navigate through various obstacles, including the police and their own personal conflicts, to secure their freedom.
In King and Country, a British soldier is accused of desertion and stands trial for his actions during World War I. The film explores the themes of cynicism, brutality, and the inhumanity of war.
During World War II, a British patrol gets trapped in a minefield in the Libyan Desert. They must rely on their wits and resourcefulness to survive and complete their mission.
Twisted Nerve tells the story of Martin Durnley, a man with a split personality who becomes obsessed with a young woman named Susan Harper. As Martin's dark side emerges, he starts a murder spree, leaving a trail of victims in his wake.
During the Chinese Revolution in the 1940s, H.M.S. Amethyst, an British naval ship, gets trapped in the Yangtse River. The crew must navigate through dangerous waters while dealing with hostilities from the Chinese forces. Based on a true story.
The Whistle Blower is a political thriller based on a novel. A British intelligence officer is pushed in front of a train on Remembrance Day. With paranoia and mistrust growing, he embarks on a mission to uncover a government conspiracy and bring his son's killers to justice.
The Family Way follows the newlywed couple Jenny and Arthur as they face various obstacles on their wedding night, including living with overprotective parents and dealing with sexual problems. Their unconsummated marriage puts strain on their relationship, and they navigate through challenges such as privacy issues, attempts at intimacy, and nosy neighbors. With humor and heart, the film explores the complexities of marriage and the journey towards physical and emotional connection.
When Dr. Edwin Lorrimer, a forensic scientist working at a private laboratory is found killed, Detective Superintendent Adam Dalgliesh is sent to investigate. Dalgliesh had been in the area a few months previously investigating the murder of a young woman found in an abandoned car. There are several suspects: Lorrimer's subordinate, Clifford Bradley, who despises him; the new head of the laboratory, Maxim Howarth, who is jealous of his sister's relationship with him; a colleague, Paul Middlemass, who had a fight with Lorrimer. There is also a gruff and likely unethical policeman who was on the grounds of the laboratory at the time of the killing and a local pathologist who is raising his two young children after his wife leaves him for another man. When one of the suspects is also murdered, Dalgliesh learns a key piece of information.
Britain's top pop artiste, Tom Pickle, travels to Bombay, India, circa 1960s to learn to play the sitar from renowned maestro Ustad Zafar Khan.
Robert Wagner plays an American who owns a Lisbon nightclub and Teri Garr is a slightly dippy chanteuse who has stumbled across a Nazi plot to kidnap the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, living at the time (1942) in Portugal.
The story of how the Gospel of John changed the course of history for a tribe of headhunters.
Documentary about the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 'Frenzy'.
A family gather together as their mother lies dying. Death brings conflicts into sharp focus - not least between brothers Edgar and Richard…
Three friends persecute a gang of criminals from Harlem to the parties of the High Society of London.