Pennies from Heaven is a dark and surreal TV mini-series set in 1930s London during the Great Depression. It follows the story of a traveling salesman caught in an unhappy marriage who escapes into a world of fantasy and imagination. The series explores themes of depression, love, and the struggles of the time period. It is known for its anti-musical style and touches on topics like suicide and the harsh reality of life during the Great Depression.
Young Winston follows the story of a young Winston Churchill as he navigates through his childhood, boarding school years, and his experiences as a war correspondent during the Boer War in South Africa. The film explores his complex relationship with his parents, his ambition to become a politician, and his first taste of the horrors of war.
In 1914, as World War I rages, a cruise ship sets sail with a diverse group of passengers, including an opera singer and a grand duke. As the ship travels through surreal scenarios and musical performances, tensions rise and the passengers confront their own disillusionment and class differences. Amidst the chaos and tragedy of war, the ship becomes a microcosm of society.
Man Friday is a comedy-drama film based on the novel Robinson Crusoe. It tells the story of a deserted island where Robinson Crusoe encounters Man Friday, a native who becomes his loyal companion. The film explores the cultural clash and race relations between the two characters, set in the 17th century.
Biopic purporting to tell the real story behind the marriage of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson from their initial courtship through their eventual separation.
Pumaman is a superhero film from the 1980s about a man who discovers he has superpowers and must use them to save the world from an evil villain. With his ability to fly and other superhuman abilities, he battles against forces of evil to protect humanity.
In the drama film 'The Thieving Headmistress,' a former nun takes on the role of headmistress at a Catholic school. She employs unconventional tactics to help her troubled students navigate the challenges they face. The headmistress must balance her unorthodox methods with the expectations of the school and its community.
Man About the House is a 1974 comedy movie about a man named Robin Tripp who moves into an apartment and ends up keeping house with two attractive female roommates. Robin faces various comedic challenges as he navigates the dynamics of living with two women and tries to balance his personal life with his responsibilities as a housekeeper. The movie explores themes of male-female relationships, sex, and the challenges of living in a shared living arrangement.
During World War II, Mary Lindell, an Englishwoman living in France, secretly helps Allied prisoners escape from Nazi-occupied France with the help of a German officer with whom she is having an extramarital affair.
The story of the "Canoe Man" John Darwin who faked his own death and tried to start a new life with a false identity.
One sixteenth-century clergyman's view breaks the Catholic Church apart.
' I'm a spy, you know ... I've got to report back.' Conroy has been asked by the teaching order's recruitment officer Brother Martin Jerome , to be guide and help to the most promising candidate, 16-year-old Stephen. To Stephen it is just another of the pressures on him at this critical time.
Drake's Venture is a gripping historical drama that follows the daring expeditions of Sir Francis Drake, a renowned sailor from the 16th century. Set in the 1570s, the movie depicts Drake's bold sailing adventures and his impact on the history of naval exploration.
'You said I'm a teacher as if that makes me into a boss. I'm just someone who has to be here, same as you.' Redfern, a student teacher, thinks today's educational system is all wrong...
On the centenary of the opening of the operetta Iolanthe Gilbert & Sullivan return to the Royal Albert Hall London to attend a performance of their most popular works.
A re-creation of some of the confrontations and sketches in the remarkable background of the Windscale Enquiry. The dialogue is taken from the Official Verbatim Transcript of Proceedings. It was filmed on location in the Lake District and at Whitehaven Civic Hall where the Enquiry took place.
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