Hallelujah! was a British sitcom made by Yorkshire Television for the ITV network and was broadcast from April 1983 to December 1984. The series was set in a Salvation Army citadel in the fictional Yorkshire town of Brigthorpe during series 1. Captain Emily Ridley has been posted there, having been an active member of the Salvation Army for 42 years. Despite the town and residents being seemingly pleasant, Emily is determined to flush out sin from behind the net curtains. Assisting Emily are her niece Alice Meredith. The programme was a repeat collaboration between Hird and the creator Dick Sharples, having worked together on the comedy series In Loving Memory between 1979 and 1986. The show even featured guest appearances from guest stars like Hird's Last of the Summer Wine co-star actor Michael Aldridge and television presenter & Countdown Legend Richard Whiteley Himself.
The 39 Steps is a thrilling crime mystery movie set in the 1930s. Richard Hannay, an innocent man, becomes embroiled in a conspiracy when a mysterious woman is murdered in his apartment. Accused of the crime, Hannay goes on the run to uncover the truth and clear his name. Along the way, he encounters dangerous spies, secret agents, and a vast conspiracy that threatens national security. With suspenseful chase sequences, unexpected twists, and a dash of romance, The 39 Steps keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
The lives of several strangers intersect as their beliefs and faith are tested when a pastor challenges them to either live out their faith or deem it unnecessary.
Even Angels Eat Beans is a 1973 action comedy film about two men who join an Italian-American mob family and discover their unexpected talents. Set in 1920s Chicago, the film follows the adventures of two blackmailed men who become part of a mob war, using their wit and odd-couple dynamic to navigate the dangerous world of crime. Along the way, they encounter car chases, fistfights, comedic situations, and even a wrestling match. With slapstick comedy and a touch of romance, Even Angels Eat Beans is an entertaining film that combines action, comedy, and crime.
The Phantom Carriage follows the story of a drunkard named David Holm who dies on New Year's Eve and is visited by the ghostly carriage of Death, which takes him on a journey through his past sins. Through a series of flashbacks, we see David's abusive behavior towards his wife and the Salvation Army's efforts to reform him. Ultimately, David is given a chance at redemption and must confront his past actions before it's too late.
In this romantic comedy set in New York during the pre-code era, a singer gets involved with a smuggler and a Salvation Army officer while trying to navigate her way through a gold digger's secrets and a police officer's affections.
After being brutally beaten and left for dead, a man wakes up with no memory of his past. He navigates through Helsinki, Finland, relying on the kindness of strangers and the help of a charity shop worker to find a job and a place to call home.
When an orphanage is threatened by a corrupt sheriff and a counterfeiting ring, a group of Robin Hood-like gangsters step in to save the day. Filled with singing, dancing, and comedic antics, they must navigate the world of organized crime and illegal gambling to protect the innocent.
During World War II, the British government creates a fictitious officer as part of a covert operation to deceive the Germans.
Elling and Kjell Bjarne are two adult male friends who are released from a mental institution and forced to live on their own. As they navigate the challenges of the outside world, they form a unique bond and learn important life lessons.
A father and son struggle to survive in the harsh Yukon wilderness, facing comedic misadventures, blizzards, and drunkards.
Two Men in Manhattan follows a journalist and a photographer who are tasked with finding a missing French diplomat in New York City. As they search the city, they uncover a web of intrigue and corruption. The film explores themes of friendship, cynicism, and the dark underbelly of city life.
Up-and-coming singer songwriter Bella Harlan comes home for Christmas and enlists her high-school songwriting partner Jack Grayton to craft a song to win back her rockstar boyfriend by Christmas. As the two reunite for the first time in a decade, they embark on a Christmas journey down memory lane, and soon realize true love may be closer than they thought.
Up the River is a 1930 movie about a group of inmates who become friends and plan an escape from prison. The movie explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and redemption as the inmates navigate their way through prison life and work together to execute their escape plan.
Excessive Force is a 1993 action movie about a police detective who goes up against a dangerous drug dealer. As he investigates the case, he is faced with police brutality, race relations, and a home invasion that puts his life in danger. With the help of his sparring partner and saxophonist friend, he fights to bring down the criminal and restore justice.
Elizabeth Is Missing follows the story of Maud, a woman with dementia who becomes obsessed with finding her missing friend, Elizabeth. As Maud's memory deteriorates, she navigates through multiple timelines and uncovers dark secrets. The film showcases the complexities of Maud's relationship with her daughter and the challenges faced by caregivers. It explores themes of friendship, loss, and the effects of dementia on the individual and their loved ones.
In Berlin, a judge is assigned a case involving an airplane hijacking and a defector. As he navigates the political tensions between East and West Berlin, he must also confront his own ideals and the complexities of the justice system.
When a struggling graphic designer falls on hard times, he finds hope and redemption through the power of community and the Christmas spirit. With the help of a single mother and a small-town basketball team, he learns the true meaning of family and friendship.
My Way Home is a biographical drama set in Edinburgh, Scotland during the 1940s and 1950s. It follows the story of a socially awkward orphan who navigates through boarding school, military conscription, and various challenges in his search for a sense of belonging and a place to call home. With very little dialogue, the film captures the character's struggle with neglect and his constant yearning for salvation. Through his journey, he learns important life lessons and discovers the true meaning of family.