Apostrophes was a live, weekly, literary, prime-time, talk show on French television created and hosted by Bernard Pivot. It ran for fifteen years (724 episodes) from January 10, 1975, to June 22, 1990, and was one of the most watched shows on French television (around 6 million regular viewers). It was broadcast on Friday nights on the channel France 2 (which was called "Antenne 2" from 1975 to 1992). The hourlong show was devoted to books, authors and literature. The format varied between one-on-one interviews with a single author and open discussions between four or five authors.
Castle is a crime drama TV show about a successful mystery novelist, Richard Castle, who teams up with a no-nonsense NYPD detective, Kate Beckett, to solve various murder cases in New York City. Through their unconventional partnership, they solve mysteries while also developing a deep bond and friendship.
Reinhold Beckmann hosts a weekly talk show.
Follow the Ingalls family as they navigate the challenges and joys of life in Walnut Grove, Minnesota in the late 1800s. With themes of family, love, and resilience, this iconic TV show captures the essence of life on the prairie.
Jessica Fletcher, a widowed mystery writer, becomes a detective in a small coastal town in Maine, where she uses her skills to solve murder cases. With her sharp wit and keen observation, Jessica uncovers the truth behind various crimes while navigating through the complexities of a small town.
Hot in Cleveland follows the lives of three middle-aged women who, after their plane makes an emergency landing in Cleveland, realize that they are actually appreciated and attractive in this new location. They decide to rent a house and start fresh in a city where they are considered hot and desirable.
At Theater tonight is a TV show broadcasted from 25th August 1966 to 21st September 1985. The show is broadcast plays recorded in two or three days, during public performances at the Théâtre Marigny on the Champs-Élysées, or sometimes Edouard VII theater.
Stephanie and Emily reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy for Emily's extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.
The Ray Bradbury Theater is an anthology TV show that brings the captivating and imaginative stories of renowned author Ray Bradbury to life. Each episode features a different story, ranging from science fiction to horror, all expertly crafted and adapted from Bradbury's original works. With its intriguing plots and thought-provoking themes, this series will undoubtedly leave viewers captivated and enthralled.
Down-and-out detective SFPD Nick Curran is called to investigate the murder of a former rock star, Johnny Boz, who was brutally stabbed to death with an ice pick while having sex with a blonde woman. Curran suspects crime novelist Catherine Tramell, who has written a similar murder in her book. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers a web of deceit and obsession, leading him to question the true culprit.
You're the Worst is a dark comedy TV show that follows the story of two self-destructive individuals, Jimmy and Gretchen, as they navigate their complicated relationships. Jimmy is a cynical British novelist living in Los Angeles, while Gretchen is a self-involved PR manager. Despite their flaws, they form a unique bond and explore the ups and downs of love, romance, and friendship.
Sara Cox hosts this new book club bringing the nation together through sharing the pleasure of reading. Each edition features a celebrity panel discussing their favourite book and two review sections.
When the plots of reclusive author Elly Conway's fictional espionage novels begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past. Accompanied by her cat Alfie and Aidan, a cat-allergic spy, Elly races across the world to stay one step ahead of the killers as the line between Conway's fictional world and her real one begins to blur.
Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true. Ray hears a voice whispering to him, 'If you build it, he will come.' Despite skepticism and opposition, Ray plows under his cornfield to build a baseball field. Soon after, deceased baseball players from the 1919 Chicago White Sox team appear and play on the field. The field attracts public attention and leads Ray on a journey to find 1960s author Terence Mann and 1920s ballplayer Moonlight Graham. Ray's perseverance pays off as he reconnects with his deceased father and opens the field to the public, fulfilling the prophecy of people coming to watch baseball.
The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne is a 22-episode science fiction television series in the steampunk genre that first aired in June 2000 on CBC Television in Canada and in syndication in the United States. The plot concept is predicated on a vast fictional conspiracy beginning with the revelation that Jules Verne did not merely write the stories behind his famous science fiction classic books Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth or Around the World in Eighty Days — but actually experienced these adventures personally. A television technological historic footnote, this work was the first hour-long series filmed entirely in HDTV format.
TV Total is a long-running German variety show that premiered in 1999. Hosted by Stefan Raab, the show features a mix of comedy sketches, interviews with celebrities, music performances, and games. Known for its comedic content and hilarious pranks, TV Total has become a staple of German entertainment.
In the present, a teenage girl reads a memoir about the Grand Budapest Hotel, a once-glorious establishment in a war-torn country. The story follows the hotel's lobby boy, Zero, and the eccentric concierge, Gustave, as they navigate a murder accusation, theft, and a chase with an assassin. Amidst the chaos, they uncover the truth and Gustave is proven innocent. The story ends with the hotel's decline and Zero's dedication to preserving its memory.