Cast: Bernard Kay

Direction David Lean

Cast Omar Sharif · Julie Christie · Geraldine Chaplin · Alec Guinness

Synopsis Doctor Zhivago (1965) chronicles the tumultuous period before, during, and after the Russian Revolution, as experienced by the poet and physician Yuri Zhivago, portrayed by Omar Sharif. This epic film, adapted from Boris Pasternak's Nobel Prize-winning novel, weaves together a...

Direction Richard Martin

Cast William Hartnell · William Russell · Carole Ann Ford · Jacqueline Hill

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Dalek Invasion of Earth (TV) (1964) follows the Doctor, Susan, Ian, and Barbara as they journey back to London, only to find a city under siege. The Thames River is littered with bodies, the docklands are eerily...

Direction Adrian Shergold

Cast Timothy Spall · Ann Bell · Juliet Stevenson · Eddie Marsan

Synopsis The Last Hangman (2005) delves into the compelling and dramatic true story of Albert Pierrepoint, a man who became Britain's most infamous executioner. Beginning his career in 1934, Albert follows the path set by his father and uncle, balancing his...

Direction James F. Collier

Cast Julie Harris · Jeannette Clift · Arthur O'Connell · Robert Rietty

Synopsis The Hiding Place (1975) follows the journey of Corrie and Betsie ten Boom, two middle-aged sisters who run their father's watchmaking shop in pre-World War II Holland. Their tranquil existence is upended by the arrival of the Nazis. Accused of...

Direction Don Medford

Cast Oliver Reed · Gene Hackman · Candice Bergen · Simon Oakland

Synopsis The Hunting Party (1971) centers around the opulent and merciless rancher Brandt Ruger, who treats his stunning young wife, Melissa, as an extension of his property, bending her to his will. One fateful day, Melissa is abducted by the notorious...

Direction Sam Wanamaker

Cast Patrick Wayne · Taryn Power · Margaret Whiting · Jane Seymour

Synopsis Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger (1977) follows the legendary sailor Sinbad as he embarks on a perilous voyage to transport a cursed prince to a treacherous island. Along the way, he encounters formidable challenges and faces off against...

Direction David Greene

Cast Gig Young · Carol Lynley · Oliver Reed · Flora Robson

Synopsis The Shuttered Room (1967) follows a chilling narrative where a sequence of gruesome killings is linked to an eerie entity residing within an extraordinarily peculiar dwelling. The film delves into the dark secrets of the house, revealing a sinister presence...

Direction Reg Traviss

Cast Ed Stoppard · Tom Schilling · Bernadette Heerwagen · Bernard Hill

Synopsis Joy Division (2006) follows the journey of a young orphan who, during the closing stages of World War II, engages in a battle against the Red Army. Following his ordeal, he is taken in by a Commissar, who effectively adopts...

Direction Freddie Francis

Cast Robert Hutton · Jennifer Jayne · Zia Mohyeddin · Michael Gough

Synopsis They Came from Beyond Space (1967) follows a group of researchers who delve into the mysteries of an extraordinary meteor shower occurring in a secluded countryside. As they conduct their investigations, they become unwittingly controlled by an extraterrestrial entity with...

Direction Freddie Francis

Cast Joan Crawford · Michael Gough · Bernard Kay · Kim Braden

Synopsis Trog (1970) follows the journey of a compassionate anthropologist who employs unconventional methods, including the use of drugs and surgical procedures, to establish communication with a primitive, cave-dwelling individual discovered in a nearby cavern.

Direction Stuart Burge

Cast Robert Shaw · Robert Morley · Frank Middlemass · Ronald Fraser

Synopsis Luther (TV) (1968) chronicles the gripping tale of Martin Luther, a 16th-century Catholic monk whose actions sparked the Reformation. This historical drama delves into Luther's life, his struggles, and his pivotal role in challenging the Catholic Church's doctrines, ultimately leading...

Direction Roy Ward Baker · Francis Megahy · Terry Green · Ian Toynton

Cast George Cole · Glynn Edwards · Dennis Waterman · Gary Webster

Synopsis Minder (TV Series) (1979) delves into the gritty world of London's criminal underbelly. The story revolves around Arthur Daley, a cunning small-time con artist, who enlists the help of Terry McCann, a former boxer, to act as his protector or...

Direction Martyn Friend

Cast David Beames · Cécile Paoli · John Flanagan · Bernard Kay

Synopsis Fair Stood the Wind for France (TV Miniseries) (1980) follows the thrilling escapades of a British air crew during World War II. After their aircraft is forced down, the crew finds refuge with a kind-hearted French family. The series, spanning...

Direction Lindsay Shonteff

Cast Michael Petrovitch · Philip Latham · Don Fellows · Michael Gwynne

Synopsis Spy Story (1976) follows the thrilling journey of a British intelligence operative who finds himself unjustly accused and pursued by multiple agencies. As he navigates a web of deception, he must outmaneuver the relentless KGB, the watchful CIA, and even...

Direction John Davies · David Reid

Cast Peter McEnery · Janet Suzman · Thelma Whiteley · Louise Purnell

Synopsis Clayhanger (TV Series) (1976) follows the journey of a young man named Edwin Clayhanger in 19th century England. The narrative revolves around Edwin's aspirations to become an architect, contrasting with the societal and familial expectations for him to take over...

Direction Michael Darlow

Cast John Thaw · Robert Hardy · Frederick Treves · Bernard Kay

Synopsis Bomber Harris (TV) (1989) presents a compelling biography of Arthur Harris, affectionately known as "Bomber Harris," who played a pivotal role in the RAF Bomber Command during World War II. The film delves into his strategic approach, particularly focusing on...

Direction Tony Bill

Cast Holly Hunter · Stellan Skarsgard · Ted Levine · Wayne Robson

Synopsis Harlan County War (TV) (2000) follows the story of a resilient Kentucky woman who finds herself at the center of a tumultuous labor dispute. Her husband, a dedicated mine worker, suffers a near-fatal cave-in, while her father grapples with the...

Direction David Hemmings

Cast Robert Powell · Gayle Hunnicutt · Barry Morse · Stephanie Bidmead

Synopsis Running Scared (1972) follows the story of Tom Betancourt, a university student who is expelled after his best friend takes his own life. Tom grapples with the guilt of not intervening, believing that his friend had the right to make...

Direction Gilchrist Calder · Leonard Lewis · David Wickes

Cast Stratford Johns · Frank Windsor · Frank Duncan · Alan Cullen

Synopsis Jack the Ripper (TV Miniseries) (1973) follows the renowned detective duo from the series "Softly, Softly," Barlow and Watt, as they embark on a mission to unravel the enduring enigma of Jack the Ripper. This documentary-style miniseries delves into the...

Direction Gerald Thomas

Cast Bernard Kay · Bill Owen · Charles Hawtrey · Dora Bryan

Synopsis Carry on Sergeant (1958) follows the story of a determined Sergeant Grimshaw who is eager to retire with a triumphant victory. His goal is to secure the Star Squad prize with his final group of newly enlisted National Servicemen. However,...