Take the High Road was a British soap opera produced by Scottish Television, set in the fictional village of Glendarroch, which started in February 1980 as an ITV daytime soap opera, and was dropped by the network in 1993, although various members of the ITV Network continued to screen the programme, while others had no interest in doing so. The programme has developed a cult following.
Ten-year-old Willow follows her parents on one of their secret late-night treks to the heart of an ancient forest. After witnessing her father undergo a terrible transformation, she too becomes ensnared by the dark ancestral secret that they've so desperately tried to conceal.
Follow the adventures of a cowardly wizard and his unlikely hero companion as they travel through a magical world filled with dragons, spells, and humorous mishaps.
Cleopatra follows the life of the famous Egyptian queen as she navigates political alliances, romantic relationships, and the power struggles of the Roman Empire. Set against the backdrop of ancient Egypt, this miniseries explores Cleopatra's rise to power, her passionate romances with Julius Caesar and Marc Antony, and her tragic downfall.
Ivanhoe is a TV mini-series based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe as he navigates the political landscape of medieval England, battling against Prince John and his Saxon and Norman enemies. Along the way, Ivanhoe finds himself caught in a love triangle and must also confront his own identity and heritage.
Warship was a popular British television drama series produced by the BBC between 1973 and 1977. The series dealt with life on board a Royal Navy warship, the fictional HMS Hero.
Follows police detective Chris and his wife, former undercover officer Michelle, whose teenage daughter goes missing.
Set in an alternate reality where Nazi Germany has won the Battle of Britain and occupies England, SS-GB follows Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer as he investigates a murder that drags him into a dangerous political conspiracy. With the SS tightening their grip on the country, Archer must navigate a treacherous landscape where loyalty is tested and moral dilemmas are abundant.
Scottish warrior William Wallace witnesses the invasion of his homeland by King Edward I of England. After surviving the death of his family, Wallace returns to Scotland and marries his childhood friend Murron. When Murron is executed by the English, Wallace leads a rebellion against the tyrannical king. With the support of the Scottish clans, Wallace achieves victory in battles and secures the assistance of Robert the Bruce. As Wallace's legend grows, he faces betrayal and must continue his fight for freedom, ultimately inspiring Robert to lead the Scottish army in a victorious battle against the English.
Roughnecks is a BBC comedy-drama series that ran over two series between 1994 and 1995 on BBC One. The show centred on the working and personal lives of those who worked on the fictional oil rig "The Osprey Explorer" in the North Sea.
Set on a sleeper train traveling from Glasgow to London, a government agency desperately tries to intervene in the rapidly-escalating events onboard. Can two people who've never met, one on the train and one not, work together to save the lives of its disparate group of passengers as the Heart of Britain service hurtles towards what might quite literally be its final destination?
Renton, a heroin addict in Edinburgh, attempts to break free from the drug scene and his group of friends. He goes through withdrawal, relapses, and faces the consequences of his actions. Eventually, he leaves his friends and begins a new life in London. However, his past catches up to him when his friends, Begbie and Sick Boy, show up at his doorstep. Renton decides to leave them and takes a large sum of money from an illegal drug deal. He starts a new life, leaving behind the chaos and danger of his past.
In a land of swords and sorcery, bandits break from their gang to protect a little girl, pitting them against their old friends and former leader who was once like a father to them.
Running Scared is a British television children's drama serial produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC 1 in 1986, based on the Bernard Ashley novel and is set in Woolwich with the Woolwich Ferry featuring in a key scene. A gritty series, Running Scared deals with a teenage girl, Paula, whose life is put at risk when she uncovers evidence that could put a local criminal gang leader behind bars. The series is notable for its use of the then recently released Kate Bush pop song Running Up That Hill as its main theme tune.
Comedy drama set during World War Two following the misadventures of two very different bandsmen - one an ex-air force pilot, the other a draft dodging, scheming private detective - as they get caught up with gangsters and romance in blitz torn London.
The population of a small Scottish island is gripped with fear following a strange discovery and a series of savage murders. Adapted from David Wiltshire's 'Child of Vodyanoi'.
Set in the 14th century, Outlaw King follows the story of Robert the Bruce, a nobleman who leads a guerilla warfare against the English forces occupying Scotland. With the support of his loyal followers, Robert the Bruce fights for Scottish independence and attempts to reclaim his kingdom.
Mark Renton, who has been living abroad for 20 years, returns to Scotland and reconnects with his old friends Sick Boy, Spud, and Begbie. As they navigate their complicated relationships and confront their troubled pasts, they become involved in blackmail, drugs, and criminal activities. Ultimately, they must confront their own demons and make choices that will determine their futures.