Downton Abbey follows the lives of the Crawley family, the wealthy owners of the fictional estate Downton Abbey, and their domestic servants. Set in the early 20th century, the series explores the complex relationships between the aristocracy and their employees, as well as the social changes happening in England at the time.
In 1927, the residents of Downton Abbey prepare for a royal visit that brings scandal, romance, and intrigue. The Crawleys and their staff find themselves embroiled in a web of secrets, as class differences, family relationships, and personal struggles come to the forefront. With the future of Downton hanging in the balance, the characters must navigate the challenges of love, loyalty, and change.
Beauty and the Beast (1946) is a surreal and enchanting French film based on the classic fairy tale. A young woman named Belle finds herself trapped in a grand chateau with a beastly man. As she learns to see beyond his monstrous exterior, they embark on an unexpected love story filled with deception, magic, and the power of true beauty.
A woman named Jane is obsessed with Jane Austen and the Regency era. She decides to go on a vacation to Austenland, a resort where guests can experience the Regency era firsthand. Once there, Jane falls in love with a man, but soon realizes that the fantasy is not all that it seems.
Set in 1927 London, You Rang, M'Lord? is a comedy TV show that follows the lives of the household staff and the upper-class family they serve. The show is filled with hilarious situations, pomposity, and class differences, providing a farcical and entertaining period sitcom.
Fitzwilly is a butler who runs a con game to support his wealthy employer's extravagant lifestyle. Along with his team, Fitzwilly carries out various schemes to deceive and manipulate others, all while maintaining the facade of a proper household. However, their plans become complicated when the head of the household falls in love with a young woman who unknowingly becomes involved in their schemes. As the web of lies grows, Fitzwilly must find a way to keep everything under control and maintain their lavish lifestyle.
In A Damsel in Distress, an American dancer is mistaken for a famous London hoofer by an aristocrat with political ambitions. As he tries to sort out the mix-up, he becomes entangled in a web of deception, love, and class differences.
Bold and irreverent drama following the fortunes of a group of servants in an 1850s English country house.
Joseph Andrews is a young man who faces numerous challenges and adventures in 18th century England. From attempted rape to robbery and sword-fights, Joseph must navigate through a world filled with abuse, bawdy characters, and corrupt individuals. Along the way, he encounters gypsies, innkeepers, and even a switch at birth. Based on the novel, Joseph Andrews is a story that explores the themes of naivety, love, and morality.
A Welsh pirate raids up and down the Caribbean, battling the Spanish, the English and other pirates.
Cinderella, the beautiful and kind-hearted girl who lives with her greedy stepmother and two selfish stepsisters, charms a handsome prince when her fairy godmother sends her to the royal ball. She must leave the ball by midnight before all the magic is gone, but Cinderella has so much fun that she forgets all about the warning, and when she flees the castle she leaves behind one glass slipper.
Kulderzipken is a Flemish television series that premiered in 1995. Two seasons of ten episodes each have been made since then.
New Moon is a romantic adventure set in Louisiana during the French Revolution. It tells the story of a plantation owner who disguises herself as a male officer to save her fiancé, a French soldier, from being executed. Along the way, they encounter pirates, voodoo rituals, and a secret identity that threatens their love. Will they be able to overcome the challenges and find happiness together?
In this slapstick comedy, Laurel and Hardy take on new jobs as footmen at a hotel. They become entangled in a case of mistaken identity when they have to impersonate a prince and a prime minister. Chaos ensues as they navigate their way through various comical situations, including an elevator mishap and a run-in with a taxi driver.
A classic British thriller set in a sinister old house, based on a story by Edgar Wallace.
I Was a Rat is a UK children's drama series broadcast on BBC One in autumn 2001 based on the popular children's book I Was a Rat! or The Scarlet Slippers by Philip Pullman. It was aired in the Sunday tea-time slot which traditionally accommodates a children's drama series in the run-up to Christmas. The series was produced by Andy Rowley and starred Calum Worthy in the leading role, alongside Tom Conti and Brenda Fricker. It was adapted by Richard Carpenter, who won a BAFTA award for the work.
During WWII, an executive and his secretary arrive in Washington, DC on business but, because of the housing shortage, are unable to find hotel rooms. In desperation, they pretend to be married and hire themselves out as a butler and maid in order to secure lodgings. Comedy.
The well-known story of Cinderella.
A middle-aged houseguest causes romantic turmoil when he falls in love with his host's teenage daughter.
A woman finds brief respite from the selfishness of her husband with a young doctor, and their mutual attraction is rekindled by a chance meeting at a concert.