Cast: Lesley Sharp

Direction Hugo Blick

Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor · Christopher Eccleston · Antony Sher · Stephen Rea

Synopsis The Shadow Line (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a gripping 7-episode series that kicks off with the discovery of a man shot dead in a car, later identified as Harvey Wratten, the recently pardoned leader of one of London's most formidable...

Direction Sally Wainwright · Diane Taylor · Sarah Pia Anderson · Benjamin Caron

Cast Suranne Jones · Lesley Sharp · Amelia Bullmore · Ben Batt

Direction Philippa Lowthorpe

Cast Maxine Peake · Lesley Sharp · Molly Windsor · Ria Zmitrowicz

Synopsis Three Girls (TV Miniseries) (2017) is a gripping three-part drama that delves into the harrowing experiences of three young girls who were manipulated, sexually exploited, and trafficked by a group of British Pakistani men in Rochdale. The series sheds light...

Direction John Madden

Cast Helen Mirren · Beatie Edney · Robert Glenister · Lesley Sharp

Synopsis Prime Suspect: The Lost Child (TV) (1995) follows Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison as she navigates her new role as Superintendent, thrusting her into the complex investigation of a kidnapped infant. Tennison's personal life is complicated by a recent abortion,...

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast David Thewlis · Katrin Cartlidge · Lesley Sharp · Gregg Cruttwell

Synopsis Naked (1993) follows the tumultuous journey of Johnny Fletcher (David Thewlis), a man who finds himself on the run after a violent sexual encounter in Manchester. Seeking refuge in London, he turns to his former girlfriend, Louise (Lesley Sharp), hoping...

Direction Simon Curtis

Cast Judi Dench · Imelda Staunton · Francesca Annis · Lisa Dillon

Synopsis Return to Cranford (TV Miniseries) (2009) commences with the depiction of a Cranford in turmoil, a classic village grappling with the changes brought by progress in the autumn of 1844. Miss Matty Jenkyns (Judi Dench), who has shut down her...

Direction Peter Cattaneo

Cast Robert Carlyle · Mark Addy · Tom Wilkinson · Lesley Sharp

Synopsis The Full Monty (1997) follows the journey of Gaz, portrayed by Robert Carlyle, a charismatic yet somewhat irresponsible individual who finds himself in a financial bind. In a bid to secure some quick cash, Gaz devises an unconventional plan: forming...

Direction Charles Palmer

Cast David Suchet · Olivia Grant · Anna Skellern · Tom Burke

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - The Clocks (TV) (2009) presents a perplexing mystery where a lifeless body is discovered in the residence of a visually impaired woman, encircled by four ticking clocks. A young typist is called to the scene, adding...

Direction Jon Jones

Cast Ellie Kendrick · Kate Ashfield · Geoff Breton · Ron Cook

Synopsis The Diary of Anne Frank (TV Miniseries) (2009) is a gripping television adaptation that delves into the poignant journal entries of a young girl navigating the horrors of World War II while concealed in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. The series masterfully brings...

Direction Antonia Bird

Cast Linus Roache · Tom Wilkinson · Cathy Tyson · Robert Carlyle

Synopsis Priest (1994) follows the journey of Father Greg Pilkington as he takes on a new role in a Liverpool parish, where he encounters a community plagued by hypocrisy among both the clergy and the congregation. Eager to make a positive...

Direction Peter A. Dowling · Kieron Hawkes

Cast Richard Armitage · Jing Lusi · Lesley Sharp · Jemma Moore

Synopsis Red Eye (2024) follows the journey of London police officer DC Hana Li as she accompanies Dr. Matthew Nolan on a flight to Beijing, where he faces criminal charges. However, their trip takes a dramatic turn when they become entangled...

Direction Albert Hughes · Allen Hughes

Cast Johnny Depp · Heather Graham · Ian Holm · Robbie Coltrane

Synopsis From Hell (2001) is set in the grimy, crime-ridden streets of 1888 London, where the destitute inhabitants of the notorious Whitechapel district endure a life of constant struggle and despair. Among them are Mary Kelly and her close-knit group of...

Direction Stephen Volk · Charles Beeson · Martyn Friend · Maurice Phillips

Cast Lesley Sharp · Andrew Lincoln · Kate Duchêne · Anna Wilson-Jones

Synopsis AfterLife (TV Series) (2005) follows the story of Robert Bridge, a university professor portrayed by Andrew Lincoln, who finds himself entangled in a sequence of eerie supernatural occurrences. These events revolve around Alison Mundy, a medium played by Lesley Sharp,...

Direction Euros Lyn

Cast Toby Jones · Gemma Jones · Adeel Akhtar · Rachael Stirling

Synopsis Capital (TV Miniseries) (2015) follows the lives of wealthy London residents who initially brush off a mysterious letter as a mere promotional gimmick. However, as the situation intensifies, they find themselves in a web of intrigue and danger, forcing them...

Direction Andrew Chaplin · Catherine Morshead

Cast Robert Carlyle · Mark Addy · Lesley Sharp · Hugo Speer

Synopsis The Full Monty (2023) follows the original group of friends as they journey through the challenges of Sheffield, grappling with the deteriorating healthcare, education, and employment systems. The story delves into a more optimistic, humorous, and compassionate approach to overcoming...

Direction Robert Bierman

Cast Greg Wise · Keeley Hawes · Terrence Hardiman · Mellan Mitchell

Synopsis The Moonstone (TV) (1997) follows the intricate mystery surrounding the theft of the renowned Moonstone diamond. The heist leaves everyone baffled as all suspects seem to have solid alibis. Even the young heiress who owns the diamond remains tight-lipped about...

Direction Alan Clarke

Cast Michelle Holmes · Siobhan Finneran · George Costigan · Lesley Sharp

Synopsis Rita, Sue and Bob Too (1986) delves into the authentic portrayal of working-class life in Yorkshire. The narrative revolves around two teenage girls who become entangled in a sexual relationship with a married man, exploring the complexities and consequences of...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Alan Rickman · Clive Owen · Saskia Reeves · Karl Johnson

Synopsis Close my Eyes (1991) explores the tumultuous journey of siblings Richard and Natalie, who, after years of underlying tension, embark on a forbidden and intensely passionate affair. As Natalie navigates her new life within the confines of a middle-class marriage...

Direction Lena Dunham

Cast Bella Ramsey · Lesley Sharp · Sophie Okonedo · Joe Alwyn

Synopsis Catherine Called Birdy (2022) transports viewers to the year 1290, where it chronicles the escapades of a spirited 14-year-old girl in the heart of medieval England. The narrative revolves around her clever attempts to steer clear of the various suitors...

Direction Bill Gallagher · Mark Tonderai · Kenneth Glenaan

Cast Indira Varma · Robert Glenister · Neil Stuke · Lesley Sharp

Synopsis Paranoid (TV Miniseries) (2016) is an eight-episode television series that delves into the chilling murder of a female general practitioner in a rural playground, witnessed by many. This brutal crime propels a team of detectives into a labyrinth of intrigue...