Cast: Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Direction Alfred Hitchcock

Cast Jon Finch · Barry Foster · Alec McCowen · Anna Massey

Synopsis Frenzy (1972) plunges into the heart of London, where a ruthless sex killer, dubbed the necktie murderer, is wreaking havoc. After his former spouse is brutally murdered, Richard Blaney, a man down on his luck, becomes the prime suspect in...

Direction Nicholas Renton

Cast Justine Waddell · Bill Paterson · Francesca Annis · Keeley Hawes

Synopsis Wives and Daughters (TV Miniseries) (1999) is set in the early 19th century and unfolds in a small, gossip-prone English town. The narrative revolves around Molly Gibson (Justine Waddell), who struggles to adapt to her new family dynamics after her...

Direction Christopher Morahan

Cast Paul McGann · Amanda Donohoe · Frederick Treves · Tom Wilkinson

Synopsis Paper Mask (1990) follows the story of Matthew, an ambitious male nurse who secures a position as a doctor in the casualty department of a Bristol hospital by using the credentials of a deceased young doctor. Nurse Christine initially attributes...

Direction Robert Bierman

Cast Richard E. Grant · Helena Bonham Carter · Jim Carter · Harriet Walter

Direction Joe Camp

Cast Chevy Chase · Jane Seymour · Omar Sharif · Robert Morley

Synopsis Oh Heavenly Dog (1980) follows the story of a private investigator, Browning, who, while suffering from a severe cold, is tasked with a mysterious case by an unknown client. His investigation leads him to a grim discovery: the lifeless body...

Direction James Cellan Jones

Cast Glenda Jackson · Peter Finch · Michael Jayston · Anthony Quayle

Synopsis Bequest to the Nation (1973) follows the journey of young George Matcham as he travels to meet his uncle, Lord Nelson, and encounters the flamboyant Lady Hamilton. Through the innocent perspective of youth, George evaluates Nelson's character, recognizing both his...

Direction Stephen Frears

Cast Dave Allen · Robert Stephens · Dominic Guard · Benjamin Whitrow

Direction Richard Eyre

Cast Colin Firth · Paul Rhys · David Calder · Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Synopsis Tumbledown (TV) (1988) is a gripping television drama inspired by the real-life experiences of Lieutenant Robert Lawrence M.C. (portrayed by Colin Firth), a British Army officer who endured severe injuries during the Falklands War. The narrative focuses on the intense...

Direction Waris Hussein

Cast Keith Michell · Donald Pleasence · Charlotte Rampling · Jane Asher

Synopsis Henry VIII and His Six Wives (1972) chronicles the life of the Tudor monarch as he reflects on his reign and the pivotal role his six marriages played in shaping his legacy. The film delves into Henry's relentless pursuit of...

Direction Christopher Ralling · Fred Burnley · Richard Marquand

Cast Kenneth Haigh · James Mason · John Quentin · Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Synopsis The Search for the Nile (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1971) is a captivating six-episode television miniseries that delves into the final enigmatic quest of European explorers in the 19th century: uncovering the source of the Nile River. This gripping narrative weaves...

Direction Anthony Wilkinson

Cast Alan Badel · Richard Pasco · Barbara Leigh-Hunt · John Quentin

Synopsis The Siegfried Idyll (1969) delves into the life of renowned composer Richard Wagner and his intricate relationship with Cosima von Bülow, the daughter of the esteemed musician Franz Liszt. The film explores the complexities of their bond, offering a glimpse...

Direction Marc Miller

Cast Alfred Burke · Vickery Turner · Ann Penfold · Barbara Leigh-Hunt

Synopsis The Brontës of Haworth (TV Miniseries) (1973) presents a compelling dramatized account of the lives of the renowned Brontë sisters: Charlotte, Anne, and Emily. The miniseries delves into their personal journeys, literary aspirations, and the challenges they faced in the...

Direction Giles Foster

Cast James Wilby · Alan Bates · Eileen Atkins · Dolly Wells

Synopsis Bertie and Elizabeth (TV) (2002) delves into the compelling narrative of King George VI, who ascended to the throne unexpectedly after his brother, Edward VIII, abdicated. The film explores the profound impact of this event on George's life and his...

Direction Ivor Wood · Jocelyn Stevenson

Cast Michael Williams · Barbara Leigh-Hunt · John Wells