Cast: Mary Healey

Direction Mark Herman

Cast Ewan McGregor · Tara Fitzgerald · Pete Postlethwaite · Jim Carter

Synopsis Brassed Off (1997) is set in the small British town of Grimley, where the local coal mine is the lifeblood of the community and the Grimley Colliery Band, a renowned brass ensemble, is the town's pride and joy. Danny, a...

Direction Ross Devenish

Cast David Suchet · Philip Jackson · Joanna Phillips-Lane · Peter Blythe

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe (TV) (1992) begins with the renowned detective, Hercule Poirot, visiting his dentist for a routine check-up. Shortly after Poirot's departure, the dentist is found dead, apparently having shot himself. Chief Inspector...

Direction David Attwood

Cast Alex Kingston · James Bowers · Nicola Kingston · Geoffrey Beevers

Direction Peter Sasdy

Cast Pauline Jameson · Gemma Jones · Ian Ogilvy · Diane Fletcher

Synopsis The Spoils of Poynton (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1970) is a four-part television adaptation of Henry James' novel of the same name. The story revolves around the wealthy and eccentric Mrs. Gereth, who is forced to leave her beloved home, Poynton,...

Direction Roger Bamford

Cast David Suchet · Geraldine James · George Cole · Julia McKenzie

Synopsis Blott on the Landscape (TV Miniseries) (1985) centers around the contentious plan to build a motorway through the picturesque Cleene Gorge, nestled in the rural heart of the fictional South Worfordshire.

Direction John Hawkesworth · Bill Bain · Cyril Coke · Simon Langton

Cast Gemma Jones · Victoria Plucknett · John Welsh · John Cater

Synopsis The Duchess of Duke Street (TV Series) (1976) follows the inspiring journey of Louisa Trotter, who begins her career as a humble kitchen maid and ascends to become the esteemed head chef, eventually owning the prestigious Bentinck Hotel. The narrative...

Direction Juliet May · Paul Wroblewski · Pip Broughton · Alex Pillai

Cast Caroline Quentin · Ian Kelsey · Paul Loughran · Nicholas Murchie

Synopsis Blue Murder (TV Series) (2003) follows the life of Detective Chief Inspector Janine Lewis, a dedicated single mother navigating the challenges of raising four children while spearheading a team of detectives. The series delves into the complexities of her personal...

Direction Chris Clough

Cast Sylvester McCoy · Sophie Aldred · Sheila Hancock · Ronald Fraser

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Happiness Patrol (TV) (1988) transports viewers to the peculiar world of Terra Alpha, where the Doctor and Ace encounter a society that has outlawed sadness. This unusual law is rigorously enforced by the vibrantly attired Happiness Patrol....

Direction June Wyndham-Davies

Cast Elizabeth Archard · Elaine Stritch · Paddy Frost · Ray McAnally

Synopsis Pollyanna (TV Miniseries) (1973) follows the story of Elizabeth Archard as the eternally optimistic orphan, Pollyanna, in this enduring and heartwarming BBC mini-series. Adapted from Eleanor Porter's beloved novel, the series sees Pollyanna moving in with her isolated and bitter...

Direction Robin Sheppard · Craig Cash

Cast Ellie Haddington · Michelle Terry · June Watson · David Troughton

Synopsis The Cafe (TV Series) (2011) follows the story of a charming café located in the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare, managed by a trio of women from different generations. Mary (June Watson), Carol (Ellie Haddington), and Sarah (Michelle Terry) each bring...

Direction Simon Moore

Cast Billy Carter · Claire Cathcart · Adrian Lester · Amy Robbins

Synopsis Up on the Roof (1997) follows a group of university friends who, in 1979, form a vocal group and promise to reunite in 1994. The story jumps to 1985, where they gather for Bryony's wedding to her former tutor, Gavin....

Direction John Woods

Cast Sheila Hancock · Jason Isaacs · Susan Lynch · Owen Teale

Synopsis Dangerous Lady (TV Miniseries) (1995) follows the gripping tale of Maura Ryan, a seventeen-year-old girl who defies expectations by challenging the ruthless criminals of London's underworld. Often underestimated due to her youth and gender, Maura proves to be a formidable...

Direction Amanda Boyle

Cast Favian White · Tom Yang · Rosie Marcel · Haoyu Zhang

Synopsis Hotel Infinity (S) (2004) tells the tale of a remote mountain lodge that gained immense popularity, prompting its manager to repeatedly expand the property. Despite the continuous additions, the hotel remained perpetually occupied. The manager's efforts to accommodate more guests...

Direction Philip Saville · Pedr James · Mike Leigh · Tara Prem

Cast Ken Kitson · Jean Heywood · Ivor Roberts · Alison Steadman

Synopsis Second City Firsts (TV Series) (1973) is a collection of television dramas created at the BBC's Pebble Mill studios in Birmingham, England's second-largest city, which inspired the series' name. Notably, the 1974 episode titled "Girl" made history by presenting the...

Direction Richard Martin · Mary McMurray · Brian Mills · Ronald Wilson

Cast Caroline Blakiston · Mary Healey · Gillian Lewis · Matthew Long

Synopsis The Mallens (TV Series) (1979) is a television drama that aired from 1979 to 1980, spanning 2 seasons and 13 episodes. The show centers around Thomas Mallen, a formidable and unyielding 19th-century squire from Northumberland, and the chaotic lives of...