Romeo and Juliet, two teenagers from feuding families, fall passionately in love. Despite the obstacles and challenges, they secretly marry but a series of misfortunate events lead to their tragic end, proving that their love was not meant to be.
A young boy named Kay Harker is drawn into a world of magic and danger when he encounters a mysterious box that grants wishes. As he unravels the secrets of the box, Kay must navigate through time and space, facing off against supernatural entities and outsmarting his enemies. Along the way, he befriends a talking mouse and discovers the power of friendship and courage. Set in the 1930s during Christmas time, this cult TV show is based on the novel 'The Box of Delights'
Holocaust is a miniseries that depicts the horrifying events of Nazi-occupied Poland during World War II. It follows the lives of several characters, including a lawyer, a doctor, and a pharmacist, as they navigate the atrocities committed by the Nazis. The story touches on themes of anti-Semitism, family relationships, and the struggle for survival in the face of oppression. The miniseries portrays the harsh realities of the Holocaust, including the Warsaw Ghetto uprising and the atrocities committed in Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
Fortunes of War is a captivating TV show set during World War II in Europe. It tells the story of a couple, Guy and Harriet Pringle, who find themselves caught up in the turmoil of war and face numerous challenges. The series explores themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of war on individuals and relationships.
Searching for Bobby Fischer tells the story of a young chess prodigy named Josh Waitzkin, who becomes a national chess champion and faces the pressures and challenges of the competitive chess world. Along the way, he searches for his own identity and grapples with the expectations placed upon him.
Hell's Bells is a British television comedy series made by BBC Television starring Derek Nimmo as Dean "Selwyn" Makepeace which first broadcast in 1986. Only one series was made.
Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, 'The Duellists' tells the story of two French military officers, Armand d'Hubert and Gabriel Féraud, who are locked in a seemingly endless series of duels. Their feud spans several decades and takes them through various battles and settings, including a wedding cake competition, a tarot card reading, and the historic Battle of Waterloo. As the duels continue, the personal vendetta between d'Hubert and Féraud intensifies, putting their lives and honor at stake.
In 1870s England, a scientist named Sir Hugo Cunningham discovers a way to capture the asphyx, a creature that is believed to be the soul at the moment of death. He experiments on himself and his loved ones, leading to tragic consequences. As he becomes obsessed with achieving immortality, he must confront his own morality and the destructive power of his invention.
The Year of the French was a television serial, directed by Michael Garvey and based on the novel by Thomas Flanagan, which was first broadcast in 1982. It was a co-production by the Irish broadcaster RTÉ, the British television company Channel Four and the French broadcaster FR3, now France 3. The first episode was shown on RTÉ television on 18 November 1982. In France the programme was known as L'année des Français and was first broadcast on 23 May 1983. The title refers to the year 1798 when French troops sailed to Ireland to support Irish rebels against the British forces under Lord Cornwallis. To accompany the series Paddy Moloney composed and arranged music which was performed by The Chieftains with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, conducted by Proinnsias O'Duinn, and with Ruairi Somers on bagpipes. The album of this music was released in 1983.
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes is a comedic adventure that delves into the unseen aspects of the famous detective's life. While investigating a case involving a missing person and a mysterious woman, Sherlock Holmes and his loyal friend Dr. John Watson find themselves entangled in a web of intrigue, secret societies, and a struggle to keep their personal and professional lives separate. With a touch of romance, a hint of mystery, and a dash of comedy, this film offers a unique perspective on the legendary Sherlock Holmes.
National Theatre Cottesloe production filmed for Channel 4
QB VII is a TV mini-series set in post-war Europe, following the story of a doctor accused of war crimes during World War Two. It revolves around a courtroom trial and explores themes of reflection, Nazism, and the Holocaust.
A charismatic and unconventional teacher at a girls' school in 1930s Edinburgh, Miss Brodie influences her students with her unorthodox methods and idealism. Her teachings both inspire and lead them down questionable paths, as she becomes involved in a love triangle and political intrigue during the Spanish Civil War.
This is a dramatisation of the true story of Major Herbert Rowse Armstrong, a solicitor and magistrate's clerk who lived in the small Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye. In 1921 he was arrested and charged with poisoning his domineering wife, Catherine, and later attempting to poison a business rival, Oswald Martin, by administering arsenic to them. At his trial, Armstrong claimed that he had bought the arsenic simply to kill the dandelions on his lawn. However he was convicted of murder and executed in 1922.
After dying in a ferry accident, a struggling actor is transported to an afterlife hotel where celebrities live in luxury. However, he discovers that his fame comes at a price and decides to seek revenge on those who betrayed him in his previous life. Along the way, he uncovers dark secrets about the island and the people on it, leading to a thrilling climax.
A composer visits a small town in Devon and becomes involved with the locals. He encounters an eccentric man who claims to have the power to shout and kill. The composer becomes obsessed with the man's ability, leading to a descent into madness and surreal events. The movie explores themes of adultery, filicide, and the power of the human voice.
On the isle of Rhodes, Katherine, an expatriate English photographer, lives with her daughter. A young local wants to encourage tourism, so he commissions a sculpture of the Unknown Tourist for the town square; the sculptor he brings to Rhodes is Kate's ex-husband. Also there to see Kate is Sharp, an aging antiquarian and her dear friend. He has something important to tell her. As Kate, her ex, and Sharp sort out things that go back years, two English tourists bumble about, one thinking he's fallen in love with Kate, his wife thinking she's found her own lover. A rare vase, a spy, old friendships, the statue's unveiling, and off-hand English sorting-out play into the resolution.
Afraid of the Dark is a 1991 drama, fantasy, horror, mystery, and thriller movie. The story revolves around a photographer who is afraid of the dark. His fear drives him to uncover a terrifying secret, leading to a series of gripping events.