Cast: Mark Benton

Direction Guillem Morales

Cast Reece Shearsmith · Steve Pemberton · Julie Hesmondhalgh · Mark Benton

Synopsis Inside No. 9: La Couchette (TV) (2015) follows a diverse group of travelers sharing a compartment on a night train journeying through France. The story unfolds in couchette number nine, where an obnoxious drunk named Jorg disrupts the peace, particularly...

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Katrin Cartlidge · Lynda Steadman · Mark Benton · Kate Byers

Synopsis Career Girls (1997) begins with a train ride to London's Kings Cross, where Annie, a central figure, is set to reunite with her former university companion, Hannah. The narrative takes us back to the mid-eighties when Annie and Hannah first...

Direction Julian Jarrold

Cast John Simm · Ian McDiarmid · Kate Ashfield · Geraldine James

Synopsis Crime and Punishment (TV Miniseries) (2002) is a gripping television adaptation of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's renowned novel, presented as a two-part miniseries. John Simm takes the lead role in this profound exploration of redemption and a captivating psychological thriller. The story...

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 Roland Moore

Cast Becci Gemmell · Susan Cookson · Mark Benton · Mykola Allen

Synopsis Land Girls (TV Series) (2009) chronicles the compelling journey of four women serving in the Women's Land Army during the tumultuous years of World War II. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Hoxley Estate, the series delves into the...

Direction Anthony Minghella

Cast Jude Law · Juliette Binoche · Robin Wright · Vera Farmiga

Synopsis Breaking and Entering (2006) is a narrative that delves into the realms of theft, both in its criminal and emotional forms, as it weaves together the lives of three individuals in the urban landscape of King’s Cross. The tale begins...

Direction Rob Evans · Justin Hardy · Philip John · Stephen Woolfenden

Cast Steven Mackintosh · Olivia Williams · Edward Bluemel · Kara Tointon

Synopsis The Halcyon (TV Series) (2017) unfolds the tale of a vibrant and opulent five-star hotel situated at the heart of London's high society, all while the world is engulfed in the turmoil of war.

Direction Joe Wright

Cast Peter Dinklage · Haley Bennett · Kelvin Harrison Jr. · Ben Mendelsohn

Synopsis Cyrano (2021) delves into the life of Cyrano de Bergerac, a renowned French novelist and playwright from the 17th century. The film explores his journey, highlighting his literary prowess and the challenges he faced during his time.

Direction Paul McGuigan

Cast Paul Bettany · Willem Dafoe · Vincent Cassel · Brian Cox

Synopsis The Reckoning (2002) is set in 1380s England, where a priest named Nicholas (Paul Bettany) abandons his religious duties after committing two grave sins. He then joins a traveling troupe of performers led by Martin (Willem Dafoe). The group arrives...

Direction John McPhail

Cast Ella Hunt · Malcolm Cumming · Sarah Swire · Christopher Leveaux

Synopsis Anna and the Apocalypse (2017) unfolds in the quiet town of Little Haven during the holiday season, where a zombie outbreak transforms the festive atmosphere into a nightmare. Teenager Anna and her high school companions must navigate the perilous streets,...

Direction Jonathan Gershfield

Cast Mackenzie Crook · Colm Meaney · Imelda Staunton · Gemma Arterton

Synopsis Three and Out (2008) is a comedic exploration of everyday individuals facing extraordinary predicaments. The narrative delves into the lengths these characters are willing to go to overcome their challenges. The film blends elements of desperation, camaraderie, isolation, romance, and...

Direction Paul Matthew Thompson · Jude Tindall · Piotr Szkopiak · Carolina Giammetta

Cast Mark Benton · Jo Joyner · Patrick Walshe McBride · Tomos Eames

Synopsis Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (TV Series) (2018) follows the unconventional partnership of Luella Shakespeare and Frank Hathaway, a mismatched duo of private investigators who navigate the complexities of crime-solving in the picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon. With a unique blend...

Direction John Deery

Cast Paul McGann · Sarah Parish · Nicole Lewis · Poppy Miller

Synopsis If I Had You (TV) (2006) follows the story of a seasoned police detective who returns to her childhood town, only to find herself entangled in a complex murder case. The investigation takes a personal turn when her married former...

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 Colm McCarthy · Brian Kirk · Peter Lydon · Ed Fraiman

Cast James Nesbitt · Del Synnott · Sarah Berger · Michael Feast

Synopsis Murphy's Law (TV Series) (2003) is a gripping BBC television drama, crafted by Tiger Aspect Productions for BBC Northern Ireland, featuring James Nesbitt as the cunning undercover police officer, Tommy Murphy. The series spans five seasons, broadcast on BBC One....

Direction Christopher Menaul

Cast Lesley Sharp · Mark Benton · Ross Boatman · Nick Holder

Synopsis Planespotting (2005) follows a group of fourteen vacationers who find themselves in a predicament when they are apprehended in Greece. The tourists are accused of acting strangely while visiting an air base, leading to their arrest.

Direction Kieron Moore

Cast Mark Benton · Colin Baker · Laurence R. Harvey · Stephanie Booty

Synopsis Secrets of a Wallaby Boy (2023) follows the journey of Tim Coaster, who takes on a job as a delivery person for the Wallaby app, hoping to improve his fitness, earn extra cash, and boost his romantic prospects. However, his...

Cast Mark Benton · David Beckham · Alan Shearer · Gary Neville

Direction Phil Dunning · Andrew Chaplin · Tom Kingsley

Cast Elijah Young · Peter McPherson · Michael Mather · Ashley Artus

Synopsis Smoggie Queens (2024) follows the lives of six LGBTQ+ friends in the heart of Middlesbrough. This series delves into their unique journeys as they embrace their identities, finding comfort and happiness within their community's small yet vibrant environment.

Direction Adrian Shergold · Craig Cash

Cast Craig Cash · Phil Mealey · John Henshaw · Rita May

Synopsis Early Doors (TV Series) (2003) revolves around the life of pub owner Ken (John Henshaw), highlighting his deep concern for his daughter Melanie (Christine Bottomley) and his tense dynamic with barmaid Tanya (Susan Cookson). Ken's personal life is complicated by...