Cast: Linda Beckett

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Philip Davis · Ruth Sheen · Edna Doré · Philip Jackson

Synopsis High Hopes (1988) presents a heartfelt portrayal of a working-class couple, Shirley and Cyril, navigating life in London. The story revolves around their daily struggles, including Cyril's aging and increasingly forgetful mother, his pretentious sister Valerie, and her unfaithful husband....

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Anne Raitt · Sarah Stephenson · Eric Allan · Joolia Cappleman

Synopsis Bleak Moments (1972) delves into the stark and unyielding daily life of a secretary, her intellectually disabled sister, a distant and anxious teacher boyfriend, an eccentric neighbor, and an annoying coworker. The film presents a raw and unfiltered portrayal of...

Direction Maurice Murphy

Cast Ronnie Parker · Michael Bates · Michael Hordern · Dennis Ramsden

Synopsis Six Dates with Barker (TV Series) (1971) is a British television series that consists of six standalone episodes, each crafted by a different writer. The series showcases the versatile talents of actor-comedian Ronnie Barker, who delivers a range of performances...