Victoria is a docudrama-drama about the life of Queen Victoria, focusing on her rise to power as a teenage queen, her relationships, and her impact on British history. Set in the 19th century, the show explores the challenges Victoria faces as a young monarch and her influence on the British monarchy and politics. It showcases the complexities of her personal life, including her romantic relationships and her struggles to balance her role as queen with her desire for a happy marriage.
Love Actually is a heartwarming movie that tells the interconnected love stories of eight couples in London during the Christmas season. From an aging rockstar who finds love with his manager to a British Prime Minister who falls for a member of his staff, this film explores the complexities of love and relationships during the holiday season.
CIA analyst Jack Ryan finds himself targeted by a renegade IRA faction after he interferes with their assassination plans. With his family in danger, Ryan must return to work for the CIA to protect them and stop the terrorists.
When a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, Johnny English is forced to come out of retirement to find the mastermind hacker.
Yes, Prime Minister is a satirical comedy TV show that takes a humorous look at the inner workings of the British government and bureaucracy during the 1980s. The show revolves around the Prime Minister and his interactions with his cabinet, civil servants, and political parties, all with a comedic twist.
My Dad's the Prime Minister is a British sitcom written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. It centres around the life of the Prime Minister, his family and his spin doctor. Its main cast include Robert Bathurst, Joe Prospero, Carla Mendonça, Brian Bovell and Emma Sackville. It was filmed at Bushey in Watford, and extras included students of the nearby Bushey Hall School and Bushey Meads School. Series 1 was shown on BBC 1 as part of CBBC, in April and May 2003. Season 2 was shown later in the evening on BBC 1, in November and December 2004. Series 1 focused more on Dillon, while the second season had greater coverage of the life of the Prime Minister. Series 1 was released on DVD and video, but currently Series 2 remains unreleased.
In May 1940, a million German troops are at the Belgian border with the intent to conquer the rest of Europe. In Britain, Parliament has lost faith in their current prime minister Neville Chamberlain and are already looking to find his replacement. Winston Churchill becomes the new prime minister and must lead the country through World War II. He faces opposition and doubts from other politicians, but he remains determined to fight against the enemy and ensure victory. Churchill's leadership and decisions shape the course of the war, leading Britain to eventual victory. Despite challenges and setbacks, Churchill's courage and determination inspire his country to continue fighting and achieve success.
The minister, his mistress, and her lover the spy. The story of the woman at the centre of one of the 20th century's biggest scandals – which changed Britain forever.
MotherFatherSon is a gripping TV show that delves into the intricacies of a broken family, navigating themes of influence, privilege, and psychological drama. Set in the backdrop of British politics and media empire, the storyline follows the intertwined lives of a powerful media mogul, his estranged wife, and their son. As the family faces a crisis that brings them together, secrets are exposed, and investigations begin to unravel the truth. The show offers a captivating exploration of family relationships, mental health, power dynamics, and the consequences of life-changing experiences.
House of Cards follows the manipulative and ambitious Francis Underwood, who stops at nothing to gain more power in British politics.
To Play the King is a TV show that follows the story of a cunning member of parliament who becomes the Prime Minister and battles against a psychopathic king to maintain his power. The show depicts the dark side of English politics, including corruption, dirty tricks, and media manipulation.
Secret State is a political conspiracy thriller TV show set in Great Britain. It follows the story of a British Prime Minister who is killed, leading to a political cover-up and a war with Iran. An honest man, who is a journalist, discovers the truth behind the conspiracy and tries to uncover it. The show explores themes of political corruption, government cover-ups, and the influence of powerful corporations.
After a leaked news story threatens a major political scandal, a former spy and a journalist team up to uncover the truth and expose a dangerous cover-up involving money laundering and political corruption. As they navigate through a web of betrayal and intrigue, they must protect the life of a politician's daughter and outsmart the intelligence service.
An elderly Margaret Thatcher talks to the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband as she struggles to come to terms with his death while scenes from her past life, from girlhood to British prime minister, intervene. From her early experiences in Grantham to her rise in politics and becoming the first female British prime minister, Thatcher faces challenges and dismissals but perseveres with her determination and resilience. As her career flourishes, she also navigates personal sacrifices and challenges, including the death of her husband and her own declining health due to dementia. Despite facing opposition and isolation towards the end of her political reign, Thatcher remains steadfast in her beliefs and legacy.
A ghost writer is hired to complete the memoirs of former British Prime Minister Adam Lang. As he delves deeper into the project, he uncovers secrets that put his own life in jeopardy.
While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets the married American socialite, Wallis Simpson. Their relationship causes furor in the palace and in parliament, especially when King George V dies, Mrs. Simpson gets divorced, and King Edward announces his intention to marry her.
The Final Cut is a political thriller miniseries based on a novel. It follows the story of a psychopath who schemes his way to become the Prime Minister of England, navigating the treacherous world of politics, power, and betrayal.
This documentary explores the Panama Papers scandal, an investigative journalism effort that exposed a vast network of corruption, tax evasion, and money laundering involving politicians, billionaires, and officials from around the world. It highlights the role of a whistleblower who leaked millions of documents revealing the intricate web of offshore financial systems and their impact on global wealth distribution. The film delves into the repercussions of the scandal, including the resignation of a British prime minister and revelations about political corruption in Russia, Iceland, Malta, and other countries.
After the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted. The film follows the Queen as she deals with the aftermath of Diana's death, including the division it causes within the senior members of the Royal Family. While the Queen initially views Diana's funeral as a private affair and argues that the funeral arrangements should be left to Diana's own family, the public outcry and pressure from Prime Minister Tony Blair lead her to make a series of public statements and appearances in an effort to regain the public's confidence and modernize the monarchy.
Drama following Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government as they navigate through the challenges posed by the first wave of COVID-19.