Screenplay: Stephen Poliakoff

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Daniel Williams · Matthew James Thomas · Brock Everitt-Elwick · Rollo Weeks

Synopsis The Lost Prince (TV Miniseries) (2003) is set in 1910 and revolves around the British Monarchy and its youngest member, Prince Johnnie. This charming and perceptive child experiences pivotal historical events. As an infant, he is immersed in the opulent...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor · John Goodman · Matthew Goode · Jacqueline Bisset

Synopsis Dancing on the Edge (TV Miniseries) (2013) is a gripping five-episode series that chronicles the journey of the Louis Lester Band as they ascend to fame within the vibrant and opulent social circles of London's elite. The narrative takes a...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Bill Nighy · Miranda Richardson · Emily Blunt · Robert Lindsay

Synopsis Gideon's Daughter (TV) (2005) unfolds against the backdrop of the ascension of New Labour and the tragic passing of Princess Diana, weaving a tale of two individuals who form an unexpected bond amidst their personal struggles. In 1997, the British...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Romola Garai · Bill Nighy · Julie Christie · David Tennant

Synopsis Glorious 39 (2009) unfolds across two timelines: the present-day bustle of London and the serene British countryside on the eve of World War II. The narrative centers around the staunchly traditional Keyes family, who are determined to maintain their way...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Toby Woolf · Keeley Hawes · Janine Catterall · Linus Roache

Synopsis Summer of Rockets (TV Miniseries) (2018) is a gripping Cold War drama that centers around a Russian Jewish inventor and his family as they navigate life in Britain. Spanning 6 episodes, this miniseries delves into the complexities of their experiences...

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 Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Maggie Smith · Ruth Wilson · David Walliams · Danny Lee Wynter

Synopsis Capturing Mary (TV) (2007) follows the journey of a young man, portrayed by Danny Lee Wynter, who guides an elderly woman, played by Maggie Smith, through a profound and shadowy examination of her past. The narrative delves into her formative...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Michael Gambon · Danny Lee Wynter · Rupert Penry-Jones · Kelly Reilly

Synopsis Joe's Palace (TV) (2007) delves into the intricate bond between Elliot, an eccentric and affluent London resident, and Joe, a young individual tasked with maintaining an unoccupied residence owned by Elliot. The narrative unfolds as these two characters navigate their...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Ciara Charteris · August Diehl · Jim Sturgess · Robert Glenister

Synopsis Close to the Enemy (TV Miniseries) (2016) is a gripping 8-episode TV miniseries set during World War II. The narrative revolves around a British intelligence officer tasked with a critical mission: to persuade a captured German scientist to collaborate with...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Will Jacklin · Anthony Gopaul · Christian McKay · Bill Nighy

Synopsis Astonish Me (S) (2011) follows the adventure of a young boy who finds himself in an extraordinary situation when he becomes trapped in the Natural History Museum after hours. A mysterious security guard presents him with an enchanting ticket, granting...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Charles Dance · Clive Owen · Miranda Richardson · Robert Stephens

Synopsis Century (1993) follows the journey of Paul Reisner, a young and ambitious doctor who secures a position as a researcher at a renowned medical institute. Initially, he is filled with optimism, believing he is contributing to a era of perpetual...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Kate Hardie · James Fox · Jane Asher · Eileen O'Brien

Synopsis Runners (1983) follows the story of a father whose life is turned upside down when his young daughter vanishes without a trace. Refusing to believe that she is gone forever, he embarks on a relentless quest to uncover the truth...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Richard E. Grant · Nathalie Baye · Joe McGann · Sylvia Syms

Synopsis Food of Love (1997) follows a group of former university classmates who come together again to stage a Shakespearean production in a charming English countryside village. The film captures the dynamics and camaraderie of the group as they navigate the...

Direction Stephen Frears

Cast Derrick O'Connor · Gary Holton · Richard Thomas · Peter Clark

Synopsis Bloody Kids (TV) (1980) follows the chilling escapades of two 11-year-old boys, Leo and Mike. Leo, a cold and manipulative individual, and Mike, his more impressionable companion, find themselves at odds with the perceived ineptitude of the local police force....

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Lindsay Duncan · Timothy Spall · Liam Cunningham · Billie Whitelaw

Synopsis Shooting the Past (TV) (1999) centers around a grand London mansion that contains an extensive collection of rare and valuable vintage photographs. The mansion's new proprietor, a wealthy American businessman portrayed by Liam Cunningham, plans to demolish the photographic archive...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Ruth Wilson

Synopsis A Real Summer (TV) (2007) is set in the year 1958, during the last season of debutante presentations. The story revolves around Mary, a gifted young writer and critic, who forms an unlikely bond with Geraldine, a seemingly amiable debutante...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Michael Gambon · Lindsay Duncan · Matthew Macfadyen · Claire Skinner

Synopsis Perfect Strangers (TV Miniseries) (2001) is a gripping TV drama series directed by Stephen Poliakoff, which delves into the complexities of an affluent English family. The narrative unfolds over three episodes, focusing on a family gathering at a luxurious hotel...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Joely Richardson · Jeremy Northam · Anna Friel · Trevor Eve

Synopsis The Tribe (1998) follows the story of Jamie, a property developer tasked with evicting a group of eccentric, post-modern hippies from a building. However, as Jamie delves deeper into their world, he finds himself inexorably drawn into their shadowy realm...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Charles Dance · Cassie Stuart · Bill Paterson · Richard E. Grant

Synopsis Hidden City (1987) follows Sharon Newton (Cassie Stuart) as she guides the reluctant James Richards (Charles Dance) through a labyrinth of misplaced government secrets, capitalistic artists, and incompetent secret agents. The narrative revolves around the quest to uncover the truth...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Damian Lewis · Jodhi May · Robert Lindsay · Patrick Malahide

Synopsis Friends & Crocodiles (TV) (2005) explores the evolving bond between unconventional businessman Paul Reynolds and his associate Lizzie Thomas, spanning two decades from the early Thatcher era to the dawn of the digital age and the dot-com boom. Paul convinces...