
The Borrowers (1992) Reviews

The 1992 BBC television adaptation of Mary Norton’s beloved children’s books remains a triumph of family storytelling and visual ingenuity, told with warmth, imagination and remarkable attention to detail
The 1992 BBC television adaptation of Mary Norton’s beloved children’s books remains a triumph of family storytelling and visual ingenuity, told with warmth, imagination and remarkable attention to detail
In 1958, Edith Cavell’s courageous story was brought to television for the first time, driven by actress Flora Robson’s passion to portray the heroic nurse whose wartime sacrifice had long inspired audiences and artists alike
A remarkably versatile British actor whose unconventional appearance belied a profound talent. Acclaimed on stage and screen, Pete Postlethwaite brought emotional depth and authenticity to roles across comedy, tragedy, and political drama
Where Victorian horror meets Carry On chaos! Expect mad scientists, mannequin mishaps, and Kenneth Williams looking like Dracula’s accountant. It’s frightfully funny—and gloriously daft. "Frying Tonight!"
Scum, a brutal depiction of life in a British borstal, was shelved by the BBC in 1977 due to its graphic violence and political implications, remaining unaired until 1991 amid mounting controversy and debate
A cornerstone of British television for over 50 years, blending sports trivia with humour and star power, from iconic captains to unforgettable moments, QoS became a beloved national institution before its quiet decline
1960s children's adventure series by Stephen Mogridge, adapted from his own books, which captures the spirit of mid-century British children’s fiction, where ponies gallop, crooks lurk, and the grown-ups never quite believe the kids
A witty, semi-improvised sitcom that captures the chaos, charm, and everyday absurdity of modern family life, following two overwhelmed parents and their hilariously unpredictable children in suburban West London
Set within the stark confines of a women's prison, the series broke new ground with its predominantly female cast, offering a compelling portrait of institutional life, where duty, dignity, and personal conflict simmer beneath a veneer of order
A chilling gem of 1970s British television, The Signalman stands as the finest of the Ghost Story for Christmas series — an atmospheric, psychologically rich adaptation of Dickens that still haunts viewers nearly fifty years on