Movies and TvShows featuring "dorset" theme.

When a young boy is found dead on a beach, two detectives are tasked with solving the murder in a close-knit community filled with secrets.

Far from the Madding Crowd tells the story of Bathsheba Everdene, a headstrong and independent woman who becomes the center of attention for three suitors: a sheep farmer, a wealthy bachelor, and a military officer. As she navigates through love, loyalty, and betrayal, Bathsheba must make difficult choices that will shape her future.

In 1840s England, renowned paleontologist Mary Anning works alone on the rugged Southern coastline. When a wealthy visitor entrusts Mary with the care of his wife Charlotte, a forbidden romance unfolds between the two women.

After moving into a cottage by the seaside, a recently widowed woman named Mrs. Muir discovers the ghost of a sea captain named Daniel Gregg in her house. Despite their initial differences, they develop a deep connection and fall in love. The ghost helps Mrs. Muir navigate through her life and find happiness, while facing societal and personal challenges. Their unique relationship is a mix of romance, fantasy, and the exploration of loneliness and independence.

Separate Tables is a drama/romance movie set in a seaside hotel, where the lives of the guests intertwine. The film explores themes of loneliness, class differences, sexual repression, and scandal. It follows the story of various characters, including a retired teacher, an old maid, and a domineering mother. Through conversations and discussions, secrets are revealed and relationships are tested. Based on a stage play, Separate Tables captivates with its intriguing blend of emotions and complex characters.

Moonfleet is a TV mini-series set in 18th century Dorset, England. It follows the story of John Trenchard, a young orphan who becomes involved with a group of smugglers and embarks on a dangerous adventure to find a hidden diamond. Along the way, he encounters pirates, magistrates, and a seaside village filled with secrets.

On Chesil Beach tells the story of a young couple, Florence and Edward, who are deeply in love but struggle with intimacy and communication. Set in 1962, during a time of sexual revolution and social change, their honeymoon becomes a microcosm of their fears, anxieties, and the societal pressures they face. The film explores themes of love, marriage, and the complexities of human relationships.

The French Lieutenant's Woman is a period drama film based on the novel of the same name. Set in the 19th century, it tells the story of a love triangle involving a British lieutenant, a beautiful woman, and an actress. The film also delves into the themes of class differences and the self-destructive nature of love. With a touch of melancholy, the story explores the complexities of relationships and the consequences of extramarital affairs.

Set in England during World War II, three women join the Women's Land Army and experience love, friendship, and the challenges of working in the countryside.

Far from the Madding Crowd is a captivating period drama set in the 1800s. The story follows Bathsheba Everdene, a beautiful and independent woman who inherits a farm. As she navigates through a series of romantic advances from three different suitors - the humble shepherd Gabriel Oak, the wealthy farmer William Boldwood, and the dashing soldier Sergeant Troy - Bathsheba must make difficult choices that will shape her future and the lives of those around her.

Passions erupt between a German hussar (Jean-Marc Barr) serving with King George III's personal cavalry and the only daughter of an English solicitor (Emma Fielding) in this period tearjerker adapted from a short story by Thomas Hardy. Longing to escape their own personal imprisonments -- he, his service to the king, and she, her engagement to a man she doesn't love -- they find solace in each other's arms.

Set in 19th century England, a married woman named Anna falls in love with a young barrister named Grant. They engage in a passionate affair during a fair in London. Anna becomes pregnant, but her husband is unaware of her infidelity. The guilt and consequences of her actions bring turmoil to her life.

Meet Julius Roberts, ex London chef who swapped city life for a smallholding in Dorset. A Taste of the Country gives us a glimpse into his first summer on a journey to self sufficiency. Watch Julius raise goats, garden and grow and make delicious food alongside friends and family (both two legged and four legged!). This is your taste of the Dorset countryside, from the comfort of your sofa.

Documentary series for viewers in the South and West of England.

Documentary about 13-year-old Deborah Drapper, who, unlike other British teens has never heard of Britney Spears or Victoria Beckham. She has been brought up in a deeply Christian family and her parents have tried to make sure she and her ten brothers and sisters have grown up protected from the sins of the outside world. Deborah is a bright, confident girl who has big ambitions for her life and the film spends a summer with her as she ventures out in the world to see what life outside her family could be and starts putting her beliefs forward to a wider audience.

The start of the fox hunting season with the Cattistock Hunt in Maiden Newton, Dorset.

A London-based detective and his team attempt to take down a notorious drug dealer.

15-year-old John Trenchard meets the innkeeper Elzevir Block in the town of Moonfleet. You hear about a mysterious legend of Blackbeard and a treasure. The two decide to get to the bottom of the matter. A dangerous journey begins.