Criminal Justice is a TV show that revolves around an individual who finds himself accused of a murder he claims he didn't commit. It follows his journey as he navigates through the complexities of the criminal justice system, facing trial, and dealing with the harsh realities of prison life.
Cry Freedom is a powerful drama based on the true story of Steve Biko, a black activist, and his relationship with a white journalist, Donald Woods. Set in the 1970s during the height of apartheid, the film explores themes of racial discrimination, social injustice, and the struggle for human rights. When Steve Biko is killed by the South African security police, Donald Woods risks his life to expose the truth and fight for justice.
In this TV mini-series, a famous comedian is accused of rape, leading to a high-profile trial. The story takes unexpected turns, exploring themes of media scrutiny, family relationships, and the consequences of accusation. With a surprising ending, the show delves into the complexities of mental illness and the impact it has on the accused and their loved ones.
Croupier is a neo-noir crime thriller about a struggling writer who becomes a casino dealer in London. As he gets drawn into the world of gambling and crime, he finds himself caught in a dangerous web of intrigue and deception.
In Mona Lisa, a recently released ex-convict named George becomes a chauffeur for a high-class escort named Simone. As George navigates the dangerous and unpredictable world of London's criminal underground, he becomes more deeply involved in a doomed romance that leads to tragic consequences.
Based on the true story of twin brothers Reggie and Ronnie Kray, notorious gangsters who ruled over London's East End criminal underworld in the 1960s. The film explores their violent rise to power, their complex family relationships, and their eventual downfall.
After his wife dies in childbirth, a widower struggles to balance work and taking care of his baby daughter. He hires a nanny, Sarah, to help with the baby, and they form a close bond as they navigate the challenges of single parenthood. Along the way, Jack also faces personal struggles and finds support from unexpected sources.
The Spirit of '45 is a documentary that delves into the social and political changes that occurred in Britain after the end of World War II. It explores the implementation of key reforms such as the creation of the National Health Service, nationalization of industries, and the establishment of a welfare state. The film also examines the impact of these changes on the working class, highlighting issues such as housing shortages, the class struggle, and the rise of Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party.
Based on real events from 1983; DC Peter Finch is awarded a medal for the courage he showed in arresting a dangerous criminal. Meanwhile transvestite David Martin is released once again from prison - he's provocative and aggressive and, when he's caught again during a burglary, he shoots one of the police officers, leading to a nation wide manhunt. Innocent filmmaker Steven Waldorf is subsequently shot as a suspect by Finch, provoking a national scandal that rocks the police force.
A woman is attempting to cope with her son's tragic death when her mother arrives on an ill-timed visit with her own remedies.
In this new documentary, Susan Kemp explores the life and work of the great British director Antonia Bird, who died in 2013. Bird blazed a trail from the radical hotbed of the Royal Court Theatre in the 70s, via the groundbreaking early days of EastEnders and Casualty in the 80s, all the way to Hollywood in the 90s and back again. She always had something urgent to say, but her career was a long struggle to get her voice heard. Featuring many of her close collaborators, including Robert Carlyle, Irvine Welsh, Kate Hardie and Mark Cousins, this documentary is the first to examine Bird’s legacy, and to place her where she belongs – among the most important British film, TV and theatre directors of her era.
A down on his luck Irishman in London decides to play snooker for money.
Heart (1999) follows the story of a heart surgeon whose life takes a dark turn when he discovers his wife's infidelity. As he spirals downward, he navigates themes of obsession, grief, and forgiveness. The film explores the complexities of family relationships and the consequences of betrayal.
A Small Dance is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama that follows the story of a teenager as they discover their passion for dance and navigate the challenges of self-expression and acceptance. Set in 1991, the film explores themes of identity, friendship, and the transformative power of art.
When his young daughter disappears, her father refuses to accept that she is dead and sets out on a journey to find her.
Video-shot on studio sets, Stars of the Roller State Disco borders on science fiction of the dystopian variety. Unemployed youngsters spend their days at the roller disco of the title, circling round and round, before being called to take up low-paid jobs as they become available. They leave the building in a wash of light, though we do not go through that door with them. For others it's a subsistence existence of vending machine food, video games, with sex and drug freely available as distractions. (Television @ The Digital Fix)
Dave, a homeless man, shares a public toilet with narcotic users and alcoholics. Struggling to survive, he resorts to theft to provide for his pregnant girlfriend. Joined by his friend, they steal goods to sell for cash. However, in a world of desperation and exploitation, nothing is simple.
Its the summer of 1907, and cinema is in its infancy. In a northern industrial town two very different movie moguls are battling for the hearts, minds and purses of the local population. In this six-part drama, Timothy West stars as Frank Sheringham , an enterprising film-maker determined to woo audiences away from the local flea-pit run by the villainous Albert Gold. The whole town becomes involved in the vendetta and three local children are at the eye of the storm.
Set in a commercial radio station in an enterprise zone called ‘Riverside’, Thin Air involved property development on a massive scale, the disruption and forced exodus of a local community, the stripping away of local authority powers, left-wing activism, designer drugs, media hacks.
Compelling drama-documentary which tells the story of how, three years after the 7/7 attacks on London, a busy shopping centre in Bristol was the intended target of a devastating terrorist attack.