Brookside is a drama TV show set in Liverpool, England. It revolves around the lives of families living in a small community. The show explores family relationships and portrays relationship drama in a soap opera format.
Tells the story of a woman who cannot trust people because of her ability to hear lies and a murder suspect who no one believes in.
The Onedin Line is a period drama series that revolves around the Onedin family's shipping business in 19th century England. It explores the challenges they face in the shipping industry, their relationships, and the romantic adventures that unfold along the way.
The Ashton family struggles to deal with the harsh realities of the Second World War as their sons are sent away to fight. Those who remain at home in Liverpool live in constant fear of a knock on the door with a telegram from the War Office or the Luftwaffe bombs overhead as they sleep at night.
An orphaned girl named Mary comes to live with her uncle in his gloomy mansion. While exploring the grounds, she discovers a secret garden that has been locked away for years. With the help of her friend and the magical powers of the garden, Mary brings new life and joy to both the garden and her uncle.
The story of Tony, a Liverpool taxi driver who begins to form an unhealthy obsession and twisted world view of a late-night radio talk show host.
Boys from the Blackstuff is a drama TV show set in Liverpool, focusing on a group of working-class men who are affected by unemployment and struggle to make ends meet. The show explores themes of desperation, family, and the harsh reality of life in Northern England.
An American chemist, Elmo McElroy, moves to Liverpool, England to sell his new fictional drug. He gets involved with a gangster and a drug lord, leading to a series of comedic and action-packed events. Elmo must navigate the criminal underworld while avoiding the police and rival gangs.
Distant Voices, Still Lives follows the lives of a family in Liverpool during the 1940s and 1950s, exploring themes of domestic abuse, memory, and urban life.
Eyes Down is a comedy starring Paul O'Grady as Ray Temple, the manager of a bingo hall in Liverpool, England called The Rio, although the series was filmed in Rayners Lane in London. Although it had moderate ratings, the programme only lasted for two series until it was cancelled by the BBC in 2004. The show was written by Angela Clarke and directed by Christine Gernon.
Backbeat is a drama film that tells the story of the early days of The Beatles, focusing on their time in Hamburg, Germany. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and the struggles of being a young rock band trying to make it big. It follows the complicated relationships between the band members and their friends, including a love triangle and the challenges they face in the music industry. Backbeat offers a glimpse into the formative years of one of the most iconic bands in history.
A documentary that explores the impact and cultural significance of The Beatles, focusing on their rise to fame in the 1960s and their lasting influence on music and society. Through interviews, concert footage, and archival material, the film showcases the band's evolution from a four-piece beat group from Liverpool to global icons. It delves into their innovative songwriting, their changing image, and the societal changes they influenced.
Set in 1920s Liverpool, Lilies follows the lives of the Moss family, who struggle with poverty and societal challenges in the aftermath of World War I. The story focuses on the widower father and his two daughters, as they navigate their relationships and the hardships of post-war life in a Catholic community.
Cilla is a biographical drama miniseries about the rise to fame of pop singer Cilla Black in 1960s Liverpool, England. It explores her struggles with her religion, her closeted homosexuality, and her relationships with key figures in the music industry such as Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
A young teacher begins work at a tough Liverpool comprehensive, where he has to deal with racism, homophobia and his students' poor backgrounds.
Detainment is a crime drama short film based on the true story of the investigation and interrogation of two 10-year-old boys accused of abducting, torturing, and killing a 2-year-old boy in Liverpool in 1993. The film presents the shocking details of the case through police interviews and confessions, showcasing the psychological complexity of the young perpetrators and the tragic consequences of their actions.
The story revolves around Anne Williams, a grieving mother who lost her 15-year-old son Kevin in the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Devastated by the loss, Anne refuses to accept the official investigation results and joins other parents in their relentless quest for justice. Determined to uncover the truth about the tragedy, Anne embarks on a journey to gather her own evidence, standing up against all odds and fighting for justice for her son.
During World War I, a soldier is injured and loses his memory. He meets a kind woman who helps him regain his identity, but their relationship is tested when he regains his memory of his previous life and realizes he is already married. They must navigate the complexities of his forgotten past and their love for each other.
In Letter to Brezhnev, a young woman from Liverpool writes a letter to a Soviet sailor, leading to an unlikely romance and a journey to Moscow. Set in the 1980s during the Cold War and the height of unemployment in Liverpool, the film explores themes of love, friendship, and the cultural divide between the working class in Britain and the Soviet Union.
A police lieutenant goes undercover to bust a gang involved in counterfeiting money. As he dives deeper into the case, he finds himself in a web of intrigue and violence, facing danger at every turn.