Cast: Tim Preece

Direction Gareth Gwenlan · John Howard Davies

Cast Leonard Rossiter · Pauline Yates · Bruce Bould · Sue Nicholls

Synopsis The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (TV Series) (1976) is a BBC Television comedy that chronicles the life of Reginald Iolanthe Perrin. After a lengthy and unfulfilling career at Sunshine Desserts, Perrin experiences a midlife crisis and stages his...

Direction Ross Devenish

Cast David Suchet · Hugh Fraser · Philip Jackson · Beatie Edney

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Mysterious Affair at Styles (TV) (1990) follows the story of Captain Arthur Hastings, who reconnects with his old friend, the renowned detective Hercule Poirot. Hastings draws Poirot into a perplexing case involving the sudden and...

Direction Stella Corradi

Cast Anna Madeley · Pippa Bennett-Warner · Sarah Woodward · Jay Simpson

Synopsis Sitting in Limbo (TV) (2020) delves into the poignant journey of Anthony Bryan, a man grappling with the complexities of being recognized as a British citizen amidst the Windrush immigration controversy. The narrative unfolds as Bryan faces the daunting challenges...

Direction Julius Sevcík

Cast Arly Jover · Karel Roden · Gina Bramhill · Dermot Crowley

Synopsis A Prominent Patient (2017) is set in 1939 and follows the story of the charismatic Czech diplomat Jan Masaryk, who has sought refuge in America to escape his troubled past. With Germany's invasion of Czechoslovakia, Masaryk finds himself stateless and...

Direction Alex Pillai

Cast Naomi Watts · Derek Jacobi · James Doherty · Iain Glen

Synopsis The Wyvern Mystery (TV) (2000) is set in the 19th century and revolves around Squire Fairfield, who inadvertently causes the demise of a tenant he has been quarreling with. The squire then takes in the deceased man's young daughter, Alice,...

Direction Christopher Morahan · Alan Cooke · Alan Gibson · Donald McWhinnie

Cast Michael Bryant · Judi Dench · Maurice Denham · Ronald Hines

Synopsis Theatre 625 (TV Series) (1964) was a British television anthology series that aired from 1964 to 1968, spanning five seasons and 115 episodes. Each episode presented a unique story, often adapted from classic literature or original scripts, showcasing a variety...

Direction Christopher Menaul

Cast Embeth Davidtz · Tom Bell · Gemma Jones · James Purefoy

Synopsis Feast of July (1995) unfolds in the late 19th century in rural England, where a young woman, left to fend for herself, is rescued by a kind-hearted couple and their three attractive sons. As she becomes part of their family,...

Direction Jack Gold

Cast Carroll Baker · Virginia Balfour · Colin Blakely · George A. Cooper

Synopsis Red Monarch (1983) delves into the paranoid world of Joseph Stalin, focusing on his growing mistrust towards his closest associates. As the Soviet leader's suspicions intensify, he begins to view even his most loyal comrades with a critical eye, leading...

Direction David Maloney

Cast Jon Pertwee · Katy Manning · Tim Preece · John Scott Martin

Synopsis Doctor Who: Planet of the Daleks (TV) (1973) begins with the TARDIS arriving on the perilous planet Spiridon, where a dense jungle awaits. Jo, the Doctor's companion, ventures out alone to seek assistance after the Doctor falls into a deep...

Direction David Maloney

Cast Eric Flynn · Anthony Bate · Vivian Brooks · Clare Jenkins

Synopsis Ivanhoe (TV Miniseries) (1970) is a 10-episode series that brings to life Sir Walter Scott's classic novel, set in the tumultuous year of 1192 AD. The story revolves around a knight who has been unjustly disinherited and falsely accused of...

Direction Jon Sen

Cast Tamzin Outhwaite · Douglas Henshall · Lennie James · Beth Goddard

Synopsis Frances Tuesday (2004) follows the gripping tale of a woman entangled in the criminal underworld who decides to transform her identity and flee after agreeing to testify against her boyfriend, who is on the verge of being released from prison.

Direction Robert Knights

Cast David Jason · Ian Richardson · Paul Rogers · John Woodnutt

Synopsis Zafarrancho en Cambridge (TV Miniseries) (1987) follows the chaos that ensues when the master of Porterhouse College unexpectedly passes away without naming a successor for the first time in half a millennium. His demise is attributed to a "Porterhouse Blue,"...

Direction Richard Loncraine

Cast Sting · Denholm Elliott · Joan Plowright · Suzanna Hamilton

Synopsis Brimstone & Treacle (1982) is a contemporary gothic narrative that delves into the darkness within humanity and the sacrifices required to rectify wrongdoings. This cinematic adaptation of a 1976 teleplay, which originally featured Denholm Elliot as Mr. Bates, is renowned...

Direction Norman Stone

Cast Joss Ackland · Rupert Baderman · Claire Bloom · Rhys Hopkins

Synopsis Shadowlands (TV) (1985) follows the life of celebrated author and Oxford scholar C.S. Lewis, who initially agrees to marry American poet Joy Davidman Gresham to help her and her sons remain in England. What starts as a charitable act for...

Direction Gareth Gwenlan · Sue Bysh

Cast Graham Crowden · Stephanie Cole · Daniel Hill · Janine Duvitski

Synopsis Waiting for God (TV Series) (1990) follows the story of Tom Ballard, a new resident at Bayview Retirement Village. There, he crosses paths with Diana Trent, a spirited elderly woman known for her constant complaints and her strong desire to...

Direction Richard Brock · Colin Luke · Krov Menuhin · Jane Goodall

Cast Barry Paine · Derek Jones · Alan Gibson · Hugh Sykes

Synopsis The World About Us (TV Series) (1967) is a comprehensive documentary series that spans 328 episodes, delving into a wide array of topics within geography, anthropology, and natural history. This series offers an in-depth exploration of various subjects, providing viewers...

Direction Tom Clegg · Philip Saville

Cast Albert Finney · Sue Johnston · Joe Prospero · Julian Holloway

Synopsis My Uncle Silas (2001) is a captivating British television series that brings to life five engaging tales penned by the renowned author H.E. Bates. The series delves into the adventures and escapades of a charming and somewhat mischievous English countryman,...

Direction Tim Dunn · Nicola Seare

Cast Jotham Annan · Andrew Havill · Tom Holland · Adam James

Synopsis 1066: A Year to Conquer England (2017) delves into the tumultuous events of 1066, as historian Dan Snow uncovers the complex web of political machinations and familial treacheries that entangled Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, and Normans. The documentary meticulously examines the pivotal...

Direction Christopher King

Cast Kate Nelligan · Hartmut Becker · Tim Preece · Fanny Carby

Synopsis Forgive Our Foolish Ways (TV Miniseries) (1980) is a gripping television miniseries that spans four episodes, set in post-World War II England, 1946. The story revolves around a woman who faces severe social isolation from her community after developing romantic...