Cast: David Robb

Direction Herbert Wise

Cast Derek Jacobi · Sian Phillips · John Hurt · George Baker

Synopsis I, Claudius (TV Miniseries) (1976) is a 13-episode adaptation of Robert Graves' novel, detailing the extraordinary journey of Claudius (Derek Jacobi), a man who, despite physical challenges including a deformed leg and a speech impediment, ascends to the throne of...

Direction Julian Fellowes · Brian Percival · David Evans · Philip John

Cast Hugh Bonneville · Michelle Dockery · Maggie Smith · Elizabeth McGovern

Synopsis Downton Abbey (TV Series) (2010) is a captivating period drama that aired from 2010 to 2015, spanning 6 seasons and 52 episodes. The story unfolds in the grand Edwardian country house of Downton Abbey, beginning in 1912. The narrative intricately...

Direction Peter Kosminsky

Cast Mark Rylance · Damian Lewis · Claire Foy · Jonathan Pryce

Synopsis Wolf Hall (TV Miniseries) (2015) is a gripping historical drama set in the tumultuous 1520s, where England teeters on the brink of chaos. With King Henry VIII desperate to annul his long-standing marriage and wed Anne Boleyn, the nation faces...

Direction Fergus O'Brien

Cast Daniel Betts · Claire Bond · Steve Brunton · Matthew Canny

Synopsis Against the Law (TV) (2017) delves into the tumultuous life of Peter Wildeblood, a journalist who finds himself entangled in a passionate affair with a dashing serviceman he encounters in Piccadilly. Set against the backdrop of a time when homosexuality...

Direction Jean-Marc Vallée

Cast Emily Blunt · Rupert Friend · Paul Bettany · Miranda Richardson

Synopsis The Young Victoria (2009) chronicles the tumultuous early years of Queen Victoria's reign and her enduring love story with Prince Albert. The narrative commences in 1837, just prior to the 18th birthday of Princess Victoria of Kent (Emily Blunt), who...

Direction Peter Hunt

Cast Ned Beatty · Brian Blessed · Ernest Borgnine · Nicholas Clay

Synopsis The Last Days of Pompeii (TV Miniseries) (1984) immerses viewers in the opulent world of Pompeii, a lavish coastal retreat near Naples that catered to the elite of imperial Rome. The narrative unfolds primarily in the years leading up to...

Direction Don Sharp

Cast Beau Bridges · Jane Seymour · Robert Powell · Simon Ward

Synopsis The Four Feathers (TV) (1977) is a British television movie that brings to life the timeless tale from A.E.W. Mason's novel "The Four Feathers." Under the direction of Don Sharp, this adaptation features a stellar cast including Beau Bridges, Robert...

Direction Douglas Camfield

Cast James Mason · Anthony Andrews · Sam Neill · Michael Hordern

Direction Nicholas Meyer

Cast Pierce Brosnan · Saeed Jaffrey · Shashi Kapoor · Helena Mitchell

Synopsis The Deceivers (1988) is set in 1825 India, a land gripped by fear due to a secretive cult's violent activities. The cult's followers ruthlessly eliminate anyone who opposes their sinister schemes. William Savage, a British-Indian company's tax collector, stumbles upon...

Direction Peter Rowe

Cast Jack Palance · Kevin Zegers · David Robb · Walter Sparrow

Synopsis Treasure Island (2001) is a captivating retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless adventure novel. The story unfolds with a young boy embarking on a thrilling journey to find a hidden treasure. The narrative is brought to life by the legendary...

Direction Ottokar Runze

Cast Simon Ward · Siegfried Rauch · Viktor Staal · Verónica Forqué

Direction Peter A. Dowling

Cast Radha Mitchell · Rupert Graves · Ian McElhinney · David Robb

Synopsis Sacrifice (2016) follows the journey of Tora Hamilton, a skilled consultant surgeon, who relocates with her spouse, Duncan, to the isolated Shetland Islands, situated 100 miles off the north-east coast of Scotland. While exploring the peat soil near her new...

Direction Aaron Norris

Cast Chuck Norris · Calvin Levels · Christopher Neame · Sheree J. Wilson

Synopsis Hellbound (1994) follows the story of two Chicago police detectives, Shatter and Jackson, who are drawn into a complex and dangerous case. Their investigation begins with the gruesome murder of a rabbi, which leads them to Israel for further questioning....

Direction Peter Hammond

Cast Ken Hutchison · Brian Wilde · Pat Heywood · John Duttine

Synopsis Wuthering Heights (TV) (1978) presents a timeless tale of passionate love between Heathcliff and Catherine. Set against the backdrop of the moors, their intense and tumultuous relationship unfolds, marked by deep affection and profound tragedy. The narrative explores the consequences...

Direction Tony Wharmby

Cast Lindsay Wagner · Anthony Hopkins · Stephanie Beacham · Christopher Cazenove

Synopsis To Be the Best (TV) (1992) follows the story of Paula O'Neill, who finds herself in a heated conflict with her cousins while trying to preserve her grandmother's business. Simultaneously, she grapples with personal challenges as she attempts to mend...

Direction Desmond Davis

Cast Joss Ackland · Sophie Barjac · Leslie Caron · Mylène Demongeot

Synopsis The Man Who Lived at the Ritz (TV) (1991) unfolds during World War II when the Germans seize control of the iconic Ritz Hotel in Paris. Philip Weber, a long-time resident, is permitted to remain. He forms an unlikely alliance...

Direction Roy Ward Baker

Cast Hayley Mills · David Robb · Holly Aird · Mick Chege

Synopsis The Flame Trees of Thika (TV Miniseries) (1981) follows the journey of Elspeth Huxley and her unconventional parents as they choose to establish a new life in Kenya by starting a coffee plantation. This period marks a time of exploration...

Direction Roger Gartland · Bob Blagden · Moira Armstrong · Graeme Harper

Cast Kevin Whately · Annette Ekblom · Danny Worters · Holly Davidson

Synopsis The Broker's Man (TV Series) (1997) follows the gripping narrative of a former law enforcement officer who has transitioned into the private sector, leveraging his investigative prowess to serve insurance firms. The series delves into the complexities of his new...

Direction Peter Jefferies

Cast Chloe Salaman · Peter Woodward · Anthony Bate · Susan Brown

Synopsis Fanny by Gaslight (TV Miniseries) (1981) follows the tale of a young woman, Fanny, who is the illegitimate daughter of a Member of Parliament. The story unfolds in the Victorian era, where Fanny's life takes a dramatic turn when a...

Direction Rodney Bennett

Cast Derek Jacobi · Claire Bloom · Patrick Stewart · Eric Porter

Synopsis Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (TV) (1980) follows the tale of Prince Hamlet, who returns from his studies to discover a drastically changed home. His mother has hastily remarried his uncle, and the specter of his late father looms over the...