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.
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.
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.
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....
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.
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.
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.
Set during the Napoleonic Wars, British soldier Richard Sharpe fights against the French army and faces various challenges and adventures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In 18th-century England, an Irish rogue named Redmond Barry assumes the position of an aristocrat after winning the heart of a rich widow. However, his newfound wealth and power corrupt him, leading to misfortunes and disasters that ultimately result in his downfall.
In Chinese Zodiac, a group of treasure hunters known as the Zodiac are on a dangerous mission to retrieve twelve bronze heads representing the animals of the Chinese zodiac. They face perilous obstacles and rival forces as they travel around the world in search of these valuable artifacts. With high stakes and thrilling action, they must outwit their enemies and secure the treasures before it's too late.
Tarzan and Jane, with the help of talking animals, must overcome challenges in the jungle including a volcanic eruption and a treacherous villain.
Young Albert enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert's hopeful journey takes him out of England and to the front lines as the war rages on. In 1912, a teenage boy named Albert Narracott witnesses the birth of a Bay Thoroughbred foal and subsequently watches with admiration the growth of the young horse, galloping through the fields at his mother's side. Albert's father Ted buys the colt at auction, despite a friend pointing out a more suitable plow horse for his farm. Ted promises to pay rent to Mr Lyons by plowing and planting a stony hillside field with turnips. Albert names the horse Joey and devotes much time to training him. However, a rainstorm destroys the turnip crop, so Ted sells Joey to the young cavalry officer Captain James Nicholls as the First World War starts. Albert tries to enlist in the army but is too young. Joey is trained for military operations and becomes attached to Topthorn, a black horse. The two horses are deployed to France with a flying column, but the Cavalry charges are hopelessly obsolete, and Nicholls and most of his fellow cavalrymen are killed. On the German side, two young brothers capture Joey and Topthorn and use them to pull an ambulance wagon. Joey and Topthorn are then put to pulling German heavy artillery, an exhausting task that kills horses quickly. By 1918, Albert has enlisted and is fighting in the Second Battle of the Somme. Joey escapes and gets entangled in barbed wire in no-man's land, where he is freed by a British and a German soldier. Albert, temporarily blinded, hears about the horse and reunites with Joey. Albert regains his eyesight as the war ends and plans to buy Joey, but Emilie's grandfather outbids him. However, Joey chooses to return to Albert, convincing the grandfather to give him back. Albert returns with Joey to his family's farm.
In this horror sequel, Kirsty Cotton is sent to a psychiatric hospital where the horrors of hell continue to haunt her. With the help of a fellow patient, she must unravel the mysteries of a puzzle box and confront the sadistic Cenobite leader, Pinhead.
The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It chronicles World War I over eight episodes. It was narrated by Dame Judi Dench in the UK and Salome Jens in the United States. The series won two Primetime Emmy Awards: one for Jeremy Irons for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, the other for Outstanding Informational Series. In 1997, it was given a Peabody Award.