Cast: Sam Kelly

Direction David Croft · Jeremy Lloyd · Susan Belbin · John B. Hobbs

Cast Gorden Kaye · Vicki Michelle · Richard Marner · Carmen Silvera

Synopsis 'Allo 'Allo! (TV Series) (1982) follows the comedic misadventures of René Artois, who runs a café in a small French town under German occupation during World War II. Despite his unassuming appearance, René has a way with the ladies, a...

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Timothy Spall · Lesley Manville · Alison Garland · James Corden

Synopsis All or Nothing (2002) delves into the life of Penny, whose affection for her partner, Phil, a thoughtful taxi driver, has waned. Penny works at a supermarket checkout, while their daughter Rachel is employed as a cleaner in a retirement...

Direction Tom Vaughan

Cast David Suchet · Sean Pertwee · Chris Gordon · Richard Dixon

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - Dead Man's Folly (TV) (2013) follows renowned mystery writer Ariadne Oliver as she is commissioned to create an elaborate murder mystery game for a local festival in the picturesque county of Devon. However, her intuition warns...

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Jim Broadbent · Allan Corduner · Timothy Spall · Lesley Manville

Synopsis Topsy-Turvy (1999) is a meticulously crafted film by director Mike Leigh that delves into the lives of the iconic musical duo Gilbert and Sullivan. The narrative focuses on the tumultuous period leading up to the creation and staging of their...

Direction Susanna White

Cast Emma Thompson · Maggie Gyllenhaal · Asa Butterfield · Lil Woods

Synopsis Nanny McPhee Returns (2010) is set in wartime Britain, where a beleaguered young mother, Mrs. Isabel Green (Maggie Gyllenhaal), is struggling to manage her family farm while her husband is away fighting. The arrival of Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson) brings...

Direction Russell Mulcahy

Cast Michael Caine · Sean Young · Bob Hoskins · Ian Holm

Synopsis Blue Ice (1992) follows the story of a retired British intelligence operative who finds himself drawn into a complex world of intrigue and deception after developing feelings for an American woman. As their relationship deepens, he becomes ensnared in a...

Direction Paul Seed · Tony Dow

Cast Robson Green · Mark Benton · Nicola Stephenson · Sian Reeves

Synopsis Northern Lights (TV Miniseries) (2006) follows the tumultuous lives of Colin and Howie, two best friends who are perpetually at odds. Their rivalry takes an unexpected turn when they both marry sisters, Jackie and Pauling, making them brothers-in-law. As their...

Direction Martin Campbell

Cast Hywel Bennett · Diana Hardcastle · Tony Doyle · Norman Jones

Synopsis Frankie and Johnnie (TV) (1986) delves into the aftermath of a tragic event where two young individuals take their own lives, prompting both law enforcement and media outlets to speculate about a romantic pact. Allan Blakeston, a tenacious local journalist,...

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Philip Davis · Lesley Manville · Brenda Blethyn · Janine Duvitski

Synopsis Grown-Ups (TV) (1980) follows the story of Dick and Mandy, a young couple from the working class who relocate to a council house in Canterbury. Their new neighbor turns out to be Mr. Butcher, a former teacher of theirs. The...

Direction Adrian Shergold

Cast Elizabeth Hurley · Stephen Dillane · Geoffrey Palmer · Ann Bell

Synopsis Christabel (TV) (1988) follows the story of an English woman who ties the knot with a German attorney during the tumultuous 1930s. The couple strives to maintain a semblance of normalcy amidst the rising tensions of Hitler's Germany. As Allied...

Direction Dick Clement

Cast Ronnie Parker · Richard Beckinsale · Fulton Mackay · Brian Wilde

Synopsis Porridge (1979) is a hilarious prison comedy inspired by the beloved British television series of the same name. The story revolves around Fletcher, a seasoned inmate at Slade prison, who is tasked by Grouty to organize a football match between...

Direction Freddie Young

Cast Jimmy Jewel · Michael Elphick · David Swift · Vas Blackwood

Synopsis Arthur's Hallowed Ground (TV) (1984) follows the story of Arthur, a dedicated and meticulous groundsman who has spent 45 years meticulously caring for a cricket pitch. His world is turned upside down when he is assigned a new assistant, forcing...

Direction Stewart Alexander · Kerry Skinner

Cast Sam Kelly · Diana Payan · Iarla McGowan · Melody Weston Shaw

Synopsis Common People (2013) follows the intertwining lives of individuals navigating love, turmoil, and excitement amidst the verdant landscapes of London's expansive parks. The narrative unfolds with a blend of emotional depth and thrilling escapades, capturing the essence of human connections...

Direction Ross Devenish

Cast Diana Rigg · Denholm Elliott · Suzanne Burden · Lucy Hornak

Synopsis Bleak House (TV Miniseries) (1985) delves into the labyrinthine world of the Court of Chancery, where the protracted Jarndyce and Jarndyce case seems to have no resolution. This legal quagmire ensnares numerous innocent individuals, including Ada Clare and Richard Carstone,...

Direction Renny Rye

Cast John Nettles · Jason Hughes · Jane Wymark · Laura Howard

Synopsis Down Among the Dead Men (2006) follows the intricate tale of a skilled blackmailer, Martin Barret, who meets his untimely end. The mystery deepens as investigators uncover a multitude of potential suspects, each with their own motives for wanting Barret...

Direction Alex Winckler

Cast Andrew Tieman · Michael Socha · June Watson · Ryan Kiggell

Synopsis Harvest (2009) follows the story of Blue (Andrew Tiernan) and Yebsum (Michael Socha), two local troublemakers who prepare for what seems like a typical rural burglary at a farmhouse. Blue is clearly annoyed by his incompetent partner, who boasts excessively....

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Eddie Marsan · Samantha Spiro · Sam Kelly · Danielle Bird

Synopsis A Running Jump (2012) follows the misadventures of Perry, an inept car salesman who is in a tight spot. He urgently needs funds to free a vehicle from the garage, which he plans to sell to a young customer named...

Direction Adrian Shergold

Cast David Morrissey · Saira Todd · Phil Daniels · Ace Bhatti

Direction Mark Bussell · Justin Sbresni

Cast Alexander Armstrong · Darren Boyd · Anna Chancellor · Warren Clarke

Synopsis Christmas at the Riviera (TV) (2007) follows the story of a dedicated assistant manager who finds herself in charge of a bustling seaside hotel during the festive season. As the regular manager takes a holiday, she must navigate the challenges...

Direction David A. Stewart

Cast Nicole Appleton · Natalie Appleton · Melanie Blatt · Peter Facinelli

Synopsis Honest (2000) is a gritty black comedy set in the vibrant and tumultuous London of the late 1960s. The narrative revolves around three street-smart sisters portrayed by the All Saints girls, who embark on a daring journey to the West...