In Primeval, a team of experts from the Home Office's secret government organization investigates and deals with anomalies – doorways to other times that are allowed to open at any place at any time. Creatures from the past and future enter the present. The team operates from a futuristic-looking base built in an old underground station. The team also has to deal with personality clashes, jealousy, and the ever-present threat of being discovered by the public.
Strike Back is an action-packed TV show that follows a group of skilled agents from MI6 who embark on dangerous missions to counter terrorist activities and protect national security. With explosive action, intense espionage, and thrilling plotlines, the show keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Dad's Army is a British comedy TV show that takes place during World War II in the fictional seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea. The series follows the antics of the local volunteer defense force, the Home Guard, as they prepare to protect their town from potential invasion. Led by the bumbling Captain Mainwaring and his loyal Sergeant Wilson, the ragtag team of soldiers navigate their way through comedic situations and mishaps while trying to fulfill their duty to the country.
Vigil is a captivating TV show that delves into the investigation of a death on a British nuclear submarine. As a police detective uncovers secrets and navigates political obstacles, she unravels a complex web of clues, leading her into dangerous territory.
World on Fire is a drama TV show set in Manchester, England during World War II. It follows the lives of various characters, including an American journalist, a doctor, a singer, and a bus driver, as they navigate the challenges and hardships of war. The show explores themes of love, loss, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Set during the Napoleonic Wars, British soldier Richard Sharpe fights against the French army and faces various challenges and adventures.
SAS: Rogue Heroes charts the creation of the famed Special Forces unit during World War II. British forces are retreating in North Africa as Rommel advances towards Egypt. British Lieutenants David Stirling, Jock Lewes, and Paddy Mayne conceive the idea for a force that will operate behind enemy lines, targeting crucial installations like airfields and supply depots. With the help of Lt. Colonel Dudley Clarke, they bring the Special Air Service Brigade from paper to reality.
In Pirate of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Captain Jack Sparrow is pursued by Captain Salazar and his crew of deadly ghosts. As Salazar vows to kill every pirate at sea, Jack teams up with Henry Turner, the son of Will Turner, to find the Trident of Poseidon and break his father's curse. Along with Carina Smyth, a knowledgeable astronomer, they embark on an adventure filled with battles, curses, and the search for hidden treasure.
After an experiment goes wrong, scientist Bruce Banner transforms into a green monster known as the Hulk whenever he gets angry. He must protect himself and those around him from a super villain called the Abomination.
In ancient China, a group of European mercenaries encounter a secret army defending the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures. As they battle the creatures and uncover the truth behind the invasion, alliances are formed and sacrifices are made. The mercenaries must use their skills and bravery to protect China and overcome their own inner conflicts.
Tarzan and Jane, with the help of talking animals, must overcome challenges in the jungle including a volcanic eruption and a treacherous villain.
In World War II, allied soldiers are trapped in Dunkirk as they wait for a rescue. The film follows the story of three different groups of people and their encounters at the Channel off the coast of Dunkirk, France. The soldiers fight for survival and bravery as they attempt to escape the clutches of the enemy.
Ultimate Force follows the missions and personal lives of members of a fictional British special forces unit, the Red Troop. They undertake high-risk missions around the world, battling terrorists, rescuing hostages, and facing the challenges of military life. The show explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and the sacrifices soldiers make for their country.
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.
In April 1917, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake, are tasked with delivering a message to stop an attack that could endanger the lives of 1,600 men. They face various obstacles and dangers, including no man's land, abandoned trenches, booby traps, and enemy soldiers. Along the way, they encounter a burned pilot, a sniper, and a French woman with an infant. Schofield overcomes these challenges and reaches Colonel Mackenzie in the nick of time to call off the attack. Despite the mission's success, Schofield mourns the loss of his comrade and reflects on his own family.
In 1902, British aristocrat Orlando (Ralph Fiennes) (Arthur), Duke of Oxford, his wife Emily (Alexandra Maria Lara), and their young son Conrad (Harris Dickinson) visit a concentration camp (led by General Kitchener and his deputy Captain Maximilian "Max" Morton) in South Africa during the Second Boer War while working for the Red Cross. Emily is mortally wounded during a Boer sniper attack on the camp. Before she dies, Emily makes Orlando promise never to let their son see war again. Twelve years later, Orlando has formed a private spy network consisting of domestic servants employed by the world's most powerful dignitaries and has recruited his own servants Shola (Djimon Hounsou) (Merlin) and Polly (Gemma Arterton) (Gallahad) into it. The network's primary objective is to protect the United Kingdom and the British Empire from the approaching Great War....
Ross Kemp in Afghanistan, also known as Ross Kemp: Return to Afghanistan for series 2, is a Sky One British documentary series fronted by actor Ross Kemp about the British soldiers fighting in the War in Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assistance Force mission against the Taliban. The two series involved Kemp and a small embedded film crew following troops fighting in Helmand Province, documenting their part in the ongoing Operation Herrick. Ross Kemp in Afghanistan, first broadcast in January 2008, followed the 2007 deployment of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Anglian Regiment. As a follow-up to the first series, Ross Kemp: Return to Afghanistan, first broadcast from 1 February 2009, followed the 2008 deployment of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, the 5th battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. In the first series Kemp and his crew participate in the Vikings' initial training in Britain for the deployment. They then visit the unit during their six-month tour, filming both life at rest and on fighting patrols in Helmand. The series finally covers their return to the UK. In the follow-up series Kemp returns to Afghanistan to assess how the conflict has changed since his first visit in 2007.
Red Cap is a British television drama series produced by Stormy Pictures for the BBC and broadcast on BBC One. Two series of six episodes each were produced following a feature length pilot. It featured the investigations of an Special Investigation Branch unit of the British Army based in Germany. Ostensibly the lead character was Sergeant Jo McDonagh, played by Tamzin Outhwaite, but the show was more of an ensemble piece, with several notable characters coming to prominence.
The Monocled Mutineer follows the rebellion that took place at the notorious Etaples Training Camp in northern France on the eve of "The Battle of Passchendaele" in 1917. After the mutiny, the dashing Percy Toplis takes flight, dressed as a British officer, soon to embark on a love affair with beautiful young widow, Dorothy. A solder in the First World War, the real Percy Toplis was a rake, rogue and master of disguise who became the most wanted man in Britain. This controversial BBC dramatisation of high romance, hilarious impudence and savage retribution was adapted by Alan Bleasdale from the book by William Allison and John Fairley.
The adventures of Natty 'Hawkeye' Bumppo and his Indian companions, caught in a war between the French and English in upstate New York in 1757.