Cast: Ivor Roberts

Direction Bill Hays · John Cooper · Peter Jefferies · Robert Tronson

Cast Barbara Feldon · Robert Powell · Linda Thorson · Mary Wimbush

Synopsis Thriller (TV Series) (1973) is a collection of standalone episodes, each presenting a unique narrative with its own set of characters. The series is renowned for its diverse range of thrilling stories, spanning from eerie supernatural tales to gripping, earthbound...

Direction Ronald Neame

Cast Walter Matthau · Glenda Jackson · Sam Waterston · Ned Beatty

Synopsis Hopscotch (1980) follows the thrilling escapades of CIA agent Miles Kendig, who, disillusioned with his agency's ineptitude, decides to retire from the espionage world. To ensure his peaceful exit, Kendig threatens to reveal his memoirs, detailing his experiences and the...

Direction Christopher Miles

Cast Tim Brinton · Gregory Munroe · Carol Hazell · Shane Rimmer

Synopsis Alternative 3 (TV) (1977) delves into a chilling narrative where the world faces imminent ecological disaster and the onset of a new ice age. Governments, however, have a secret plan that is far more sinister than it seems. This gripping...

Direction Bill Podmore

Cast George Layton · Jonathan Lynn · Tenniel Evans · Hilary Mason

Synopsis My Brother's Keeper (TV Series) (1975) delves into the complexities of law enforcement and societal norms through the lens of two contrasting brothers. Young police officer Brian Booth, portrayed by George Layton, frequently finds himself at odds with his twin...

Direction Roy Gould · David Croft

Cast Paul Shane · Jeffrey Holland · Su Pollard · Donald Hewlett

Synopsis You Rang, M'Lord? (TV Series) (1988) follows the entertaining escapades and blunders of Lord Meldrum, his relatives, and their domestic staff during the vibrant 1920s. The series offers a humorous glimpse into the lives of the aristocracy and their servants,...

Direction Pete Walker

Cast James Aubrey · Alison Elliott · Mark Burns · Juliet Harmer

Synopsis Home Before Midnight (1979) follows the story of a renowned rock lyricist who finds himself in a complicated situation after he offers a ride to a young girl he encounters hitchhiking. As their relationship develops romantically, he is shocked to...

Direction Peter Frazer-Jones

Cast Brian Murphy · Roy Kinnear · Tony Melody · Rosie Collins

Synopsis The Incredible Mr Tanner (TV Series) (1981) follows the adventures of Ernest Tanner, portrayed by Brian Murphy, who makes a living as a street performer specializing in escape acts. His partner, Sidney Pratt, played by Roy Kinnear, is responsible for...

Direction Claude Whatham

Cast Sam Waterston · Jenny Agutter · Anna Massey · Arthur Lowe

Synopsis Sweet William (1980) follows the story of a young woman who becomes deeply involved with a passionate writer. Initially, their relationship seems idyllic, but as time goes on, she discovers that her partner is not only a zealous writer but...

Direction Jack Gold

Cast Tom Bell · Shope Shodeinde · Elton Charles · Denyse Alexander

Direction Sebastian Graham Jones · Matthew Robinson

Cast Jonathan Hyde · Michael Feast · Terry Taplin · Leslee Udwin

Synopsis Shadow of the Noose (TV Miniseries) (1989) delves into the gripping world of Victorian-era London, focusing on the renowned barrister Edward Marshall Hall. The series meticulously explores the intricate and high-stakes cases that Hall navigates, showcasing his legal prowess and...

Direction Rodney Bennett

Cast Francesca Annis · Tom Conti · Gabrielle Lloyd · Ray Smith

Synopsis Madame Bovary (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1975) is a four-part television adaptation of Gustave Flaubert's classic novel. The miniseries delves into the life of Emma Bovary, a woman trapped in a loveless marriage who seeks solace and excitement through extramarital affairs...

Direction Colin Gregg

Cast Alan Bates · Gary Oldman · Max Wall · Liz Smith

Synopsis We Think the World of You (1988) follows the journey of a directionless young man named Johnny, who finds himself behind bars. Before his incarceration, Johnny places his cherished dog, Evie, under the guardianship of his ex-lover and close friend,...

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...