Comedy series about Nick and Angie, a young married couple, Angie's snobbish mother Daphne, and Nick's cockney father Sam. Much of the humour arises from the fact that the mismatched Daphne and Sam are forced by circumstances to share the flat below that occupied by their children.
In 'Boon,' a private investigator in Nottingham named Ken Boon decides to make a career change. The series is set in the 1980s and follows Boon's new adventures as he takes on different cases and faces various challenges in his unconventional new profession. With a mix of comedy, crime, and drama, 'Boon' offers an entertaining glimpse into the life of a private investigator and explores the unique circumstances that arise during his career change.
In 19th Century Victorian England, Dr. Frederick Treves rescues a heavily disfigured man, The Elephant Man, who is mistreated as a side-show freak. Treves realizes that behind his monstrous appearance, the man possesses kindness, intelligence, and sophistication.
David Copperfield, a young boy, endures hardships and overcomes challenges as he navigates through Victorian-era England. From his troubled childhood to his struggles with poverty and abuse, David learns valuable life lessons and discovers his true identity.
Harry is a television drama series that was made by Union Pictures for the BBC, and shown on BBC One between 1993 and 1995. Harry Salter is the ruthless owner of a news agency in Darlington who will resort to any under-hand means or exploit anyone in order to get a story that he can sell to a newspaper. He is assisted at his agency by Alice, his secretary/PA, and Snappy, his photographer.
In the 1850s, a criminal mastermind and his team plan to rob a train and steal a strongbox filled with gold. Based on a true story, the film explores the historical figure's elaborate scheme and the challenges they face in executing the heist. As tensions rise and the authorities close in, the criminals must use their wit and deception to outsmart their pursuers.
Gorky Park follows a police officer as he investigates a murder in Moscow's municipal park. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a government conspiracy and must navigate the complexities of the Cold War era. With the help of a pathologist and an American investigator, he unravels the truth behind the murder, facing danger and deception along the way.
Withnail and his friend 'I' are two unemployed actors living in London. Withnail's Uncle Monty offers them a stay at his country cottage, but their trip turns into a series of misadventures involving alcohol, drugs, and personal struggles.
Comedy series about a family and their grandmother, who lives with them - much to the annoyance of her son-in-law, Sidney.
In the year 1659, a teenage boy named Jim is captured by pirates and forced to join their crew. He quickly becomes involved in a series of comedic mishaps and adventures, including falling in love, rescuing a kidnapped woman, and engaging in sword fights and sea battles. Along the way, Jim forms friendships with his fellow pirates and learns valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the importance of self-discovery.
In a dystopian future, a detective suffering from amnesia uses hypnosis to travel back in time and catch a serial killer. As he investigates the murders, he encounters alternate realities and experiences personality changes. With the help of a prostitute and a psychic investigator, he unravels the mystery and confronts his own demons.
When a wealthy philanthropist is killed, his adopted son is wrongly convicted of the crime. Two years later, a scientist claims to have a alibi for the son, throwing the case into turmoil as the family's dark secrets are exposed.
Private Schulz is a BBC television comedy drama serial set mostly in Germany, during and immediately after World War II. It stars Michael Elphick in the title role and Ian Richardson playing various parts. Other notable actors included Tony Caunter, Billie Whitelaw, Billy Murray and Mark Wingett. Over six one-hour episodes, it tells the story of a German fraudster and petty criminal who is forced against his will to serve in the SS. In a story based on the real, though unrealised, plot by the Germans known as Operation Bernhard, he tricks the Nazis into making counterfeit British five pound notes, millions of which will be used to destroy the British economy. However, Schulz is primarily interested in stealing them. Other elements of the story based on the history of the period include the Venlo incident, when two British intelligence officers were abducted from the Netherlands at the very start of the war, and Salon Kitty. This was a Berlin brothel which was secretly run by the SD, for the purpose of spying on its wealthy clients, who were often prominent German government officials or military officers. Additionally, many of the main characters are real people.
Set in the 1930s and 1940s, the movie explores the creation and rise of Hitler's SS, focusing on a soldier's crisis of conscience and his brother's involvement with the Nazi regime.
See No Evil is a 1971 crime thriller movie about a blind woman who becomes the target of a killer. When her family goes away for the weekend, she finds herself alone in the house and has to fight for her life against an unknown assailant. With her disability as a disadvantage, she must rely on her other senses to survive. As the tension builds, the mystery of the killer's identity and motive unravels, leading to a shocking climax.
Public relations consultant Harry Shaw has to face the challenge of starting afresh in his mid-forties. Disillusioned with the values of city life, he returns to his father's farm in Yorkshire to think over his future.
The One and Only Phyllis Dixey (1978) is a biographical drama that tells the story of Phyllis Dixey, a famous stripper known for challenging societal norms and breaking boundaries. The movie delves into her fascinating life journey, exploring the highs and lows she encountered on her path to fame.
Cry of the Banshee is a horror movie set in 17th-century England, where a magistrate leads a witch hunt and persecutes a coven. They seek revenge using supernatural powers. The movie explores themes of family curses, heresy, and religious zealotry.
In 'I Bought a Vampire Motorcycle', a man purchases a motorbike unaware that it is possessed by a vampire. Chaos ensues as he tries to deal with the supernatural powers of the bike and its murderous impulses. With the help of his friends, he must find a way to stop the motorcycle before it causes more mayhem.
Behind the scenes documentary of Lars von Trier's The Element of Crime (1984).