Rumpole of the Bailey is a comedy-drama TV show set in London, England. Horace Rumpole, a witty barrister and World War Two veteran, takes on diverse cases at the Old Bailey. He navigates through legal proceedings, often dealing with criminal and mysterious situations. Alongside his diamond stud, Rumpole's sharp mind and unconventional style make him a formidable presence in the courtroom. The show explores themes of justice, relationships, and the complexities of the legal system.
Will Shakespeare, also known as Life of Shakespeare and William Shakespeare: His Life & Times, was a 1978 historical drama series created and written by John Mortimer. Broadcast in six parts, the series is a dramatisation of the life and times of the great poet William Shakespeare played by Tim Curry, and was co-produced by Lew Grade's ATV and RAI and distributed internationally by ITC. The two production companies had collaborated successfully before on Jesus of Nazareth the previous year.
When Bunny Lake goes missing, her mother begins a frantic search to find her. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets and disturbing truths are revealed, leading to a twisted and shocking conclusion.
During World War II, a group of English women and an Italian orphan form a unique friendship in Florence, Italy. They navigate through the challenges of war, love, and loss while preserving their bonds.
In 'The Running Man,' a man pretending to be dead assumes a new identity to escape an insurance scam. However, his plan goes wrong as he gets entangled in a web of deception and suspicion. With his family relationships at stake, he must navigate through a dual identity and unravel the truth.
In this adventure-comedy movie, a deluded gentleman named Don Quixote tilts at windmills, mistaking them for giants. He is accompanied by his loyal companion Sancho Panza. The film is a satire that is based on the novel 'Don Quixote' and explores themes of chivalry, imagination, and reality. It is a foreign language adaptation that showcases the eccentricities of the main characters as they encounter various comedic situations. Wine also plays a significant role in the story.
John and Mary meet at a singles bar and engage in a one-night stand. As they navigate their relationship, they struggle with commitment and trust issues. Based on the novel of the same name.
Made by Carlton Television for ITV (UK) , this adaptation of Laurie Lee's autobiographical novel follows a young man's maturation in the country town of Gloucestershire near the end of World War I. As young Laurie (Dashiell Reece) comes of age under the protective eye of his mother (Juliet Stevenson), he learns to live with an eccentric collection of friends, neighbours, and relatives. As he enters his teenage years, Laurie (now played by Joe Roberts) discovers women, specifically Rosie Burdock (Lia Barrow). Veteran screenwriter John Mortimer adapted Lee's book, with Lee narrating.
A lawyer, who is handling a murder trial, faces various challenges in the courtroom while dealing with his difficult wife.
Suspecting that her husband might be having an affair, a wife plots to catch him in the act.
Committed pacifist Tom Jordan's decision to help former President Rivera escape a military coup is a simple act of mercy that takes him and his wife to the edge of despair. It turns them into outlaws and fugitives, hunted by a vicious South American regime; yet it could also bring them together in a way they have never been before.
This hilarious one-act play by John Mortimer (creator of Rumpole of the Bailey) is the story of a highly incompetent lawyer preparing to defend a man who, by his own admission, is guilty of murdering his wife. Starring Sir Michael Hordern (Gandhi, How I Won the War), two-time Tony winner George Rose (My Fair Lady), and Leueen MacGrath (who with George S. Kaufman co-wrote Silk Stockings).
Touching comedy about a high court judge, now retired to his English countryside home, who resolves to end years of suspicion about his wife's fidelity and the true paternity of their son.
A young female designer is on the brink of an affair with a married male executive at the company where she works. The film tells the story of their illicit lunch hour rendezvous.
A hilarious and heartwarming comedy drama that unfolds backstage during a high-stakes theater production. The cast and crew face numerous challenges, including temperamental actors, romantic entanglements, and unexpected plot twists. As tensions rise, the show must go on, leading to a memorable performance that leaves the audience entertained and touched.
A successful lawyer struck with blindness in middle age continues his battles in the courtroom with the assistance of his family. As his son deals with bitter memories of their relationship, he also seeks his father's respect and love and in the process learns to love in return.
John Mortimer's play about the tangled love life of an East London pub landlord.
Rumpole, a renowned criminal defense barrister, returns to the courtroom after a hiatus. As he takes on new cases, he encounters a wide range of criminal activities, including murder, obscenity, and religious cults. With his sharp wit and unconventional methods, Rumpole navigates the complexities of the legal system to defend his clients and seek justice.
Film adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's debut novel, 'Mary'.
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