Cast: Pauline Collins

Direction Bill Bain · Christopher Hodson · Raymond Menmuir · Derek Bennett

Cast Gordon Jackson · David Langton · Jean Marsh · Angela Baddeley

Synopsis Upstairs, Downstairs (TV Series) (1971) is a British television drama that aired from 1971 to 1975, spanning 5 seasons and 68 episodes. The show delves into the lives of the aristocratic Bellamy family and their domestic staff residing in a...

Direction Tony Jordan · Harry Bradbeer · Mark Brozel · Andy Hay

Cast Stephen Rea · Pauline Collins · Caroline Quentin · Ben Starr

Synopsis Dickensian (TV Series) (2015) is a captivating 20-episode drama series that aired on BBC One, masterfully weaving together beloved characters from the works of Charles Dickens. This Victorian-era narrative features iconic figures such as Ebenezer Scrooge, Fagin, and Miss Havisham,...

Direction Andy Hay

Cast Julia McKenzie · Nicholas Parsons · Lynda Baron · Elizabeth Rider

Synopsis Miss Marple: The Pale Horse (TV) (2010) follows the iconic detective as she delves into a mysterious case after her priest friend is brutally murdered following a visit to a woman on her deathbed. Driven by a desire for justice,...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Pauline Collins · Tom Conti · Julia McKenzie · Alison Steadman

Synopsis Shirley Valentine (1989) centers around a middle-aged woman from Liverpool who, while preparing her husband's chip and egg, finds herself conversing with the wall, reflecting on the trajectory of her life. She contrasts her present circumstances with her past self,...

Direction Roland Joffé

Cast Patrick Swayze · Pauline Collins · Om Puri · Shabana Azmi

Synopsis City of Joy (1992) follows the journey of a disheartened American heart surgeon, played by Patrick Swayze, who seeks refuge in India after a tragic loss of a patient. Upon arriving in Calcutta, he is assaulted by a street gang,...

Direction Bruce Beresford

Cast Glenn Close · Frances McDormand · Pauline Collins · Cate Blanchett

Synopsis Paradise Road (1997) follows a diverse ensemble of women from various nations and social backgrounds who find themselves confined in a Japanese POW camp during World War II. Among them is Adrienne, a talented musician who holds a degree from...

Direction Dustin Hoffman

Cast Maggie Smith · Tom Courtenay · Billy Connolly · Pauline Collins

Synopsis Quartet (2012) follows the story of Cecily, Reggie, and Wilfred, who reside in a retirement community specifically for former opera singers. Annually, on the 10th of October, they participate in a special concert honoring Verdi's birthday. The tranquility of their...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Josh Brolin · Anthony Hopkins · Naomi Watts · Freida Pinto

Synopsis You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger (2010) explores the intertwined lives of a family and their acquaintances, each grappling with their own desires, aspirations, and worries. The narrative is filled with moments of romance, intimacy, and betrayal, all punctuated...

Direction Rodrigo García

Cast Glenn Close · Mia Wasikowska · Aaron Taylor-Johnson · Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Synopsis Albert Nobbs (2011) follows the journey of a resilient woman, portrayed by Glenn Close, who navigates the challenges of a male-dominated 19th-century Irish society by disguising herself as a man to secure employment at a prestigious hotel. Close not only...

Direction Julian Fellowes

Cast Alex Etel · Maggie Smith · Carice van Houten · Timothy Spall

Synopsis From Time to Time (2009) is a captivating ghost story that weaves together two distinct eras, separated by two centuries. The narrative unfolds as 13-year-old Tolly discovers an extraordinary ability to traverse between these two worlds. His journey not only...

Direction John Goldschmidt

Cast Jonathan Pryce · Philip Davis · Ian Hart · Malachi Kirby

Synopsis Dough (2015) follows the story of a seasoned Jewish baker who is fighting to maintain his bakery's viability. His fortunes take an unexpected turn when his young Muslim trainee accidentally infuses the dough with cannabis, leading to a remarkable surge...

Direction Roger Goldby

Cast Joan Collins · Pauline Collins · Franco Nero · Ronald Pickup

Synopsis The Time of Their Lives (2017) follows the escapades of Helen, a former Hollywood icon played by Joan Collins, who is resolute in crashing the funeral of her former lover on the picturesque French island of Ile-de-Re. With the assistance...

Direction Tristram Powell

Cast Pauline Collins · Oliver Ford Davies · Kenneth Cranham · Jonathan Firth

Synopsis Sparkling Cyanide (TV) (2003) unfolds during a celebratory dinner honoring a victorious sports team, where seven guests gather. As the evening progresses, George Balton raises a toast to his recent marriage to Rose Mary. Tragically, shortly after the guests have...

Direction Jamie Magnus Stone

Cast Adeel Akhtar · Matt Berry · Danielle Bjelic · John Bradley

Synopsis The Last Dragonslayer (TV) (2016) unfolds in a magical realm where technological advancements are gradually overshadowing the enchantment of old. The story follows a young orphan who, amidst this changing landscape, uncovers her fateful role as the next in line...

Direction David Askey · Gareth Gwenlan · Michael Mills

Cast John Alderton · P.G. Wodehouse · Pauline Collins · William Mervyn

Synopsis Wodehouse Playhouse (TV Series) (1974) is a British television series that aired from 1974 to 1978, consisting of 21 episodes. The show features a collection of comedic adaptations of P.G. Wodehouse's short stories. Notably, the series includes segments where the...

Direction Donald McWhinnie · Barry Davis · David Giles · Peter Wood

Cast Peter Firth · Ian McKellen · Prunella Ransome · Stephan Chase

Synopsis Country Matters (TV Series) (1972) is a television program that aired from 1972 to 1973, spanning 2 seasons and 13 episodes. The series delves into multiple romantic narratives, all set against the backdrop of rural England in the aftermath of...

Direction Michael Verhoeven

Cast George Tabori · Pauline Collins · Ulrich Tukur · Simon Verhoeven

Synopsis My Mother's Courage (1995) chronicles the harrowing events of July 1944, when 4000 Jews were forcibly removed from Budapest and sent to Auschwitz. The narrative, crafted by George Tabori, focuses on the extraordinary escape of the narrator's mother. Her survival...

Direction Alfred Shaughnessy · David Askey · Christopher Hodson · John Davies

Cast John Alderton · Pauline Collins · Graham Cull · Maria Charles

Synopsis Thomas and Sarah (TV Series) (1979) is a British drama series that was broadcast on ITV in 1979. Serving as the sole spin-off from the acclaimed BAFTA Award-winning series "Upstairs, Downstairs," it features John Alderton and Pauline Collins, who return...

Direction Gerry Mill

Cast Patrick Troughton · Michael Craze · Anneke Wills · Frazer Hines

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones (TV) (1967) begins with the TARDIS materializing at Gatwick Airport in 1966. Polly witnesses a murder in a nearby hangar and is subsequently abducted by the culprit, Spencer from Chameleon Tours. Ben also disappears under...

Direction Ian Sharp

Cast Pauline Collins · Peter Capaldi · Anna Wilson-Jones · Gwenllian Davies

Synopsis Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War (2002) follows the journey of a recently widowed woman, Thelma Caldicot, who is persuaded to move into a retirement home by her controlling son and daughter-in-law following her husband's passing. Initially passive, Thelma's spirit is reignited...