Last of the Summer Wine follows the antics of a trio of friends who spend their time wandering around the village, getting into mischief and enjoying the idiosyncratic conversations in the local cafe. Set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, the show captures the carefree and humorous moments of their lives.
Common As Muck is a gritty BBC comedy drama serial focusing on the lives of a crew of bin men and their management staff. It ran for two series. The first series was screened in 1994 and the second in 1997. Both were nominated for a BAFTA for Best Drama.
When a small shoe factory in Northampton faces closure, its owner accepts an unlikely proposal from a drag queen to produce kinky boots for men. This decision sparks an unlikely friendship and challenges societal norms in a conservative community.
Shadows in Paradise follows a salesclerk in Helsinki, Finland who is laid off from his job and later falls in love with a garbage collector. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the struggles of blue-collar workers in the city. As their relationship develops, they navigate through various challenges, including theft and unemployment. This art-house film is the first installment of the Proletariat Trilogy.
Ramona Quimby, a mischievous and imaginative 9-year-old, creates havoc in her family's life with her endless antics. With the help of her older sister, Beezus, they navigate the challenges of growing up, dealing with school, friendships, and family.
After a series of disappointments, Stella decides to take a vacation in Jamaica. There, she meets and falls in love with a younger man, prompting her to reevaluate her life and rediscover her true self.
In the midst of a heatwave, a bus driver in New York City loses his job and experiences a nervous breakdown. He and his wife struggle to cope with unemployment, financial strain, and the challenges of living in a crowded city. As tensions rise, the man's mental health deteriorates, leading to comedic yet poignant moments of frustration and despair.
In the year 2004, a group of comedic characters, including a taxi driver and a space marine, travel through time and space on a spaceship, encountering various parodies and wild adventures along the way.
When a man loses his job and is faced with loneliness and despair, he decides to hire a contract killer to end his life. However, things take an unexpected turn when he meets a lonely florist who brings new meaning to his existence.
One Magic Christmas follows a struggling working-class mother, Ginny Grainger, who has lost her Christmas spirit after the death of her husband. With the help of an angel and a visit to Santa's workshop, Ginny and her children learn the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of belief.
A tabloid journalist who has been fired from his job embarks on an adventure to save his small village from a planned robbery. Along the way, he forms a rock band, gets involved in a film production, and navigates various humorous situations. With elements of parody and spoof, the movie offers a hilarious and unique take on friendship, sexual attraction, and rock festivals in a rural setting.
The cynical boss of a big insurance agency invites his top-salary employees to spend a week-end in his country house. A modest clerical worker, also invited, discovers the hidden reason for this party - and decides to take advantage of it.
Rialto is a movie that revolves around a closeted homosexual who works as a dockworker in Dublin, Ireland. He is plagued by an identity crisis and deals with a dysfunctional marriage, a strained relationship with his father, and the challenges of being a closeted gay man in a society that doesn't fully accept homosexuality. The movie explores themes of gay shame, voyeurism, and the complexities of relationships. It also delves into the struggle of finding oneself and embracing one's true identity.
Remake of the 1987 comedy about a pair of unlikely travel companions trying to make their destinations in time for the Holiday weekend.
In the small town of Exceptional Vista, aliens invade and begin snatching bodies, leading to chaos and hilarity as the residents try to fight back and survive. With irreverent humor and a satirical take on small-town life, Top of the Food Chain combines elements of comedy, horror, and sci-fi.
On a Clear Day is a comedy-drama film about a man named Frank who is facing unemployment after being laid off from the shipbuilding company where he has worked for many years. In order to regain his sense of purpose and self-confidence, Frank decides to swim the English Channel. Along the way, he faces various challenges and encounters unexpected friendships. The film explores themes of self-discovery, determination, and the power of community.
Fearing for the safety of his family and fuelled by nationalist paranoia, an army captain goes to extreme measures to protect what he loves.
An Inshore Minesweeping Unit has been forgotten by the Navy after World War II on the peaceful island of Boonsley and they have adapted to their circumstances. The men still wear uniforms and the proper reports are filed, although the reports of hundreds of mines are exaggerated. The captain spends his time fishing, the Number One is busy romancing the only Wren on the island and The Chief Boatswain runs a wine smuggling business. Unfortunately the Navy start to get suspicious.