Vicious follows the lives of Freddie and Stuart, an elderly gay couple who have been together for over 50 years. Despite their constant bickering and insults, their love for each other is undeniable. They are joined by their best friend, Violet, and their young neighbor, Ash, who provide both support and comic relief in their lives. The show explores themes of friendship, love, and the challenges faced by older LGBTQ+ individuals.
In 2015, a group of elderly criminals in London come together to plan and execute the largest burglary in British history. The gang, consisting of old-time criminals and drillers, meticulously plot to break into the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company to steal valuable treasures. With one last job, they face challenges and setbacks but remain determined to pull off the perfect heist.
A London gangster named Frankie heads to Spain to expand his business. He faces challenges from the Spanish Guardia Civil, Dutch gangs, and a femme fatale. As his empire grows, he deals with cocaine smuggling, violence, corruption, and betrayal.
When England won the World Cup in July 1966 Bobby Moore became a national hero. Swept up by the media frenzy and the nation’s adoration, he and wife Tina were the original ‘golden’ couple.
In the crime-ridden underworld of London, a gangster seeks revenge after his parents are brutally murdered by a rival gang. With the help of his loyal crew, he devises a plan to take down the ruthless criminals and bring justice to his family. As the body count rises, tensions escalate and secrets are revealed, leading to a thrilling climax filled with violence and betrayal.
Oliver Twist, a young orphan boy, experiences the harsh realities of life as he navigates through the criminal underworld of 19th century London.
The Rack Pack is a docudrama about the rise and fall of snooker's bad boy, Alex Higgins. Set in the 1970s and 1980s, the film explores Higgins' meteoric rise to becoming a world champion, his self-destructive behavior, and his eventual downfall due to alcoholism and personal demons. It delves into the intense rivalries, the excessive lifestyle, and the rollercoaster of success and failure that defined Higgins' life.
Artful Penny could indeed draw anything she wanted with her magic crayon and it would spring into life. A fantastically useful toy to have. Only her best friend friend Dennis knew her secret so the two had acres of fun winding up adults, nosey-parkers, bullies, bad guys, teachers and ne'er-do-wells with her creations, or solving problems for folk, or sketching their way out of tricky situations. Penny would scribble away, her arm becoming a blurr as she worked and then - hey presto! - her line drawing would leap off the drawing surface as a fully-formed 3D object.
The decade that began with peace and love was shattered in the late 1960s amidst riots, assassinations and a war that wouldn't end. The Rolling Stones became the voice of this new era, which came to a horrific end at the Altamont festival.
Attached to almost every unsolved gangland murder in London over the last 50 years, Freddie Foreman is "The Godfather". In this special documentary, Foreman reveals the audacious details of the heists, double crossings, shootouts, murders and betrayals he was involved in and what has made him Gangster No. 1.
Exploring the corruption within the Metropolitan Police force in the 1960s and 70s eventually leading to the formation of its first anti-corruption unit, A10. With the use of archive footage, insider interviews, and secret recordings, public myths surrounding the incorruptibility of London police are interrogated, revealing uncurbed levels of malfeasance within the force, and revealing the story behind the infamous Times investigation which unearthed unpleasant truths about policing to the broader public.
Rivals and other contemporaries discuss Ronnie and Reggie Kray, the notoriously violent gangsters who ran London's East End in the 1950s and '60s.
Ian Wright: Home Truths is a moving documentary that follows the journey of ex-professional football player Ian Wright as he opens up about his personal experiences with domestic violence. Through powerful reenactments and emotional interviews with a psychiatrist and social worker, the film sheds light on the trauma and challenges faced by victims of domestic abuse, particularly male victims. It explores the impact of Ian's childhood experiences, including child abuse and trauma, and how they shaped his life. With a focus on surviving domestic abuse and raising awareness, this film explores the often overlooked issue of domestic violence against men.
A profile of the maverick pop icon of the 60s - hailed now more than ever as one of the greatest songwriters Britain has ever produced. In a unique and revealing interview, he talks about his career, breakdowns, songwriting and sexuality.
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