The Plane Makers is a British television series created by Wilfred Greatorex and produced by Rex Firken. ATV made three series for ITV between 1963 and 1965. It was succeeded by The Power Game, which ran for an additional three series from 1965 to 1969. Firkin continued as producer for the first two series, and David Reid took over for series 3.
During World War II, a group of British agents, including an undercover agent and a commando unit, infiltrate a heavily guarded Nazi fortress in Austria to rescue an American general captured by the Germans. They face numerous challenges and encounters with enemy soldiers, risking their lives to complete their mission.
English computer millionaire Geoffrey Carr and his wife have plans for a country house in Ireland. Irish terrorists have plans for the wealthy couple.
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years is an 8-part 1981 drama serial based on the life of Winston Churchill, and particularly his years in enforced exile from political position during the 1920s and 30s. It was written and directed by Ferdinand Fairfax and Churchill was played by Robert Hardy. Hardy's brilliant performance as Churchill won critical acclaim and a BAFTA award in 1982. He reprised the role in The Sittaford Mystery, Bomber Harris and War and Remembrance and at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the end of World War II in 1995 when he quoted a number of Churchill's wartime speeches in character.
Telford's Change is a 1979 BBC television series by Brian Clark which stars Peter Barkworth who plays bank manager, Mark Telford, who takes a backward step in his career in order to retreat from the rat race. He relinquishes his job in international banking and becomes a local branch manager in Dover. Telford's wife Laura (Hannah Gordon) and son Peter (Michael Maloney) remain in London where Laura is romantically pursued by her theatrical colleague Tim (Keith Barron). Despite the banking backdrop, events transpire to be less dull than one mght expect.
When his wife walks out leaving him penniless, a retired university professor finds himself having to start again and having to live in a run down bedsit in North London.
A Francis Durbridge mystery.
Whilst coming into land after a routine flight, Captain Rolph suddenly takes evasive action to avoid a WWII Lancaster bomber. But neither his co-pilot or traffic control saw such a plane. It seems to be a straightforward case of hallucination and early retirement for Rolph, but he is determined to prove otherwise and clear his reputation.
Three-part thriller serial by Francis Durbridge. BBC. BAFTA winner Peter Barkworth stars in this captivating BBC murder mystery as Guy Foster, a journalist turned wannabe novelist who finds himself ensnared in a puzzling homicide case when he's framed for the brutal murder of his wife. Facing a life sentence, Guy races against the clock and launches his own investigation into the slaying, only to discover that he's at the center of a twisted web of intrigue and deceit.
International Velvet is a coming-of-age drama about a teenage girl named Velvet Brown who forms a strong bond with a horse called The Pie and becomes a champion rider. Along the way, Velvet deals with various obstacles such as the death of her horse, her parents' tragic accident, and a dislocated shoulder. Through determination and hard work, Velvet manages to win an Olympic gold medal in the cross-country horse race, proving everyone wrong.
When the owner of a Yorkshire coal-mine decides to mechanize to increase profits, the mine's pit ponies are scheduled to be destroyed. So, three children plan to steal them to keep them safe. But when they're caught, it's up to the mine owners and the miners themselves to decide what's right.
Champions (1984) tells the inspiring true story of a jockey named Bob Champion who battles cancer and makes a remarkable recovery to win the 1981 Grand National steeplechase race. Set in the 1970s and 1980s, the movie depicts Champion's struggle with chemotherapy and his determination to return to the world of horse racing. It is a heartwarming tale of perseverance and triumph.
The TARDIS arrives on Earth in a new ice age. The travellers make their way into a base where scientists, commanded by Leader Clent, are using an ioniser device to combat the advance of a glacier.
A day of quiet frustration for the mild-mannered Mr. Smith ends with him committing suicide.
A struggling singer and his band befriend an heiress who, against the wishes of her father, is searching for the lover who she has been forbidden to see and with whom she is hoping to elope.
A British business tycoon is surprised to discover his teenage daughter is being courted by a mysterious young man.
One of Shaw's later plays, The Millionairess explores his fascination with the machinations of capitalism. Epifania is glamorous, clever... and also the richest woman in the world. Brought up by a money-mad father, she will only consider a man for marriage if he can convert £150 into £50,000 within six months. But when she meets an intriguing Egyptian doctor, he has his own money-making challenge for her...
In this movie set in the 1920s, a young couple becomes swept up in a dangerous game of espionage and intrigue as they try to uncover a hidden secret that could have devastating consequences. With a mix of comedy, drama, and romance, the pair navigate a web of lies, disguises, and political intrigue, all while trying to stay one step ahead of a secret organization. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they must untangle a complex web of clues and unravel a plot that threatens to change the course of history.
A man named Mason Andrews, posing as a British Navy officer, plans an elaborate scheme that involves spreading false rumors, initiating lawsuits, and making someone disappear. As he executes his plan, he must navigate through various obstacles, including the Soviet Navy, traitors, spies, and a scandalous tabloid. Along the way, he gets entangled in a romantic rivalry and a marriage of convenience, while also facing moral corruption. The story culminates with a shipwreck and a rescue mission. Will Mason be able to pull off his larceny without getting caught?