Within These Walls is a British television drama programme made by London Weekend Television for ITV and shown between 1974 and 1978. It portrayed life in HMP Stone Park, a fictional women's prison. Unlike the later women-in-prison TV series Prisoner and Bad Girls, Within These Walls tended to centre its storylines around the prison staff rather than the inmates. The lead character was the well-groomed, genteel governor Faye Boswell, and episodes revolved around her attempts to liberalise the prison regime while managing her personal life at home. Another prominent character was her Chief Officer, Mrs. Armitage. Googie Withers left after three series; in Series Four her character was replaced as governor by Helen Forrester, who in turn left to be replaced in the final Series Five by Susan Marshall. The creator and writer of the programme, David Butler, played the prison chaplain, the Rev Henry Prentice, in some episodes. As of November 2011 Network DVD have released all five series in the UK, with the exception of "Nowhere for the Kids", an episode from Series Two which appears to have been wiped from the archives.
During World War II, a British bomber plane is shot down over Holland. The crew members must navigate their way through Nazi-occupied territory and rely on the help of the Dutch Resistance to escape and return to Britain.
Shine tells the story of David Helfgott, a child prodigy pianist from Australia who experiences a breakdown and battles with schizophrenia. The movie follows his journey as he overcomes his mental illness and returns to the world of music.
A hustler gets embroiled in a criminal underworld in London, desperately trying to make money and survive.
The story of opera soprano Dame Nellie Melba.
Dead of Night is an anthology film consisting of five supernatural horror stories, framed within an overarching narrative. The film features stories about a ventriloquist and his evil dummy, a haunted mirror, a ghostly child, a racing driver who has premonitions of his own death, and a man trapped in a recurring nightmare. As the stories unfold, the characters begin to question their own sanity and the reality around them.
On Approval is a comedy of manners set in 19th-century Scotland. It revolves around a penniless aristocrat and a wealthy widow who enter into a trial marriage on a secluded island. Hilarity ensues as they navigate their way through the complexities of Victorian England.
In occupied Holland, a Dutch shipbuilder is forced to work for the Germans during World War II. However, he secretly sabotages the submarines he builds. His actions bring hope and inspiration to the Dutch Resistance as they fight against the occupation. The story revolves around his bravery, sacrifice, and determination to fight for his country's freedom.
Set in London's East End, an escaped prisoner seeks refuge in a family's home while being pursued by the police. As tensions rise, secrets are revealed and relationships are tested.
Pre-war intelligence man Tommy Blythe interrupts his honeymoon to investigate the discovery of vital Air Ministry blueprints on a woman killed in a London road accident. The trail leads to a boarding house in Notting Hill and its varied tenants.
Desperate to prove his father innocent of treason, a secretary arranges a clandestine assignation with his employer's wife in order to get the proof he needs. But the plan goes awry when he becomes implicated in her sudden death.
Country Life is a heartfelt drama/romance movie that takes place in the beautiful Australian countryside. It explores the challenges and triumphs of a group of characters as they navigate love, loss, and personal growth. Based on a novel, the film captures the essence of country life with its sweeping landscapes and authentic portrayals.
Ending Up is a delightful movie that tells the story of a family coming together in a rural area during the Christmas season. Based on a novel, it highlights the dynamics of family relationships and the joys and challenges of life in the countryside.
Convict 99 is a comedy film from 1938 about an innocent man named Dr. Benjamin Twist who is wrongly imprisoned in a strict and bizarre prison. With the help of a fellow inmate, he embarks on a series of hilarious and outrageous attempts to escape and prove his innocence.
In the seaside town of Brighton in Victorian England, a wife trapped in a loveless marriage resorts to poisoning her husband. The plot thickens as the strict father, infidelity, and domestic abuse come into play. The story explores the dark depths of human nature and the consequences of callousness. With a touch of femme fatale allure, the wife's actions lead to murder and ultimately her own suicide.
A woman arranges a burglary to try to recover a stolen diary with compromising details written in it.
Two sailors dock in London in search of a good time. But when one of them fatally stabs a man during a scuffle in a bar, the pair flee the scene, commandeer a boat and take the three women on board hostage as they try to outrun the law.
When an ex-dancer marries a man for his money she is surprised to find he is a real skinflint. She owes a lot of money to a loan-shark who is after her. However, her husband does carry a lot of life insurance.
Entertaining ensemble piece dealing with several characters who are on the way to the races on Derby day. It cleverly blends dramatic, romantic and comic elements, including the woman and lover who have murdered her husband, and the working class couple who are excited about their chance to go to the races, but end up listening to it on the radio in the car-park because they've got such a bad view.
In a small fishing village, Miranda, a beautiful and seductive woman, arrives and captivates the hearts of the local men. She seduces a married man and becomes involved in a love triangle. As the village falls under her spell, Miranda's true nature is revealed, leading to jealousy, betrayal, and unexpected consequences.