The Line of Beauty follows the life of Nick Guest, a gay man who moves into the upper-class family home of his university friend in 1983. Nick navigates the opulent world of Thatcher-era Britain, where he becomes involved in a web of love affairs, political scandals, and class tensions. As the AIDS crisis escalates, Nick's relationships and personal life are tested in profound ways.
In Newcastle in 1988, Jean, a closeted PE teacher, struggles to balance her double life. When a new student named Lois arrives at school and befriends Jean's girlfriend and friendship group, Jean is forced to confront the possibility of being outed and the risks it poses to her job. As tensions rise, Jean makes questionable choices, including betraying Lois, which further complicates her relationships with Viv and her students. Ultimately, Jean must decide whether to continue hiding or embrace her true self. Set against the backdrop of homophobia in 1980s England, Blue Jean is a psychological drama that explores the themes of secrecy, bigotry, and self-acceptance.
Hidden Agenda is a political thriller set in 1990 and revolves around a police investigation into a political conspiracy. The story involves a blackmail photograph, a government cover-up, and a controversial operation. Detective Harry and Kate, a human rights lawyer, uncover shocking truths about corruption within the police force and the government. The film explores themes of torture, terrorism, and the repercussions of political deception.
Jubilee is set in a post-apocalyptic world where a group of punk rockers, led by Queen Elizabeth I, navigate the political corruption and police brutality of a police state. Through dark comedy and satire, the film explores themes of rebellion, revenge, and female empowerment.
Set in South London, a young British-Pakistani man and his white partner open a laundrette, facing challenges including racism, homosexuality, and societal expectations.
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.
Sequel to the TV film "Walter". In the United States, the two films have been released together on DVD as a package, called "Loving Walter".
Tory! Tory! Tory! is a 2006 BBC television documentary series on the history of the people and ideas that formed Thatcherism told through the eyes of those on the New Right. It was nominated for the best Historical Documentary at the Grierson Awards in 2006.
BBC memorial portrait of recently deceased Margaret Thatcher. With the help of never-before-seen archive material and interviews with colleagues and family, a portrait is painted of a politician who many have an opinion about and who has left a great impression, both in British politics and in the world.
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