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The Adventures of Ben Gunn

The Adventures of Ben Gunn (1958)

The Adventures of Ben Gunn

A six-part prequel to Treasure Island which explains how Ben Gunn became a pirate, where the buried treasure in Treasure Island came from, and how John Silver lost his leg.

Champion House

Champion House (1967)

Champion House

When their family business is threatened with financial ruin, a family go into bitter battle - with themselves.

Daughters of the Vicar

Daughters of the Vicar (1966)

Daughters of the Vicar

Judi Dench starred in this single play presentation about two daughters who are expected to marry men in 'their own class.'

You Rang M'Lord

You Rang, M’Lord? (1988)

You Rang M'Lord

A comedic take on 'Upstairs Downstairs', the hugely successful drama centred around the aristocratic home of a member of parliament and the staff employed to keep the home functioning in accordance with social standing of the time, set as it was in the early decades of the 20th century.

Oh Doctor Beeching!

Oh, Doctor Beeching! (1995)

Oh Doctor Beeching!

Oh, Dr Beeching! was a hit with its pilot show, its viewing figures unrivalled for a new comedy for some years afterwards. Unfortunately, due to the expense of its location shooting, it was somewhat over budget at a time when the BBC purse strings were largely welded shut.

The Judy Garland Show

The Judy Garland Show (1963)

The Judy Garland Show

Despite a sometimes stormy relationship with Judy Garland, CBS had found success with several television specials featuring the star. Garland, who for years had been reluctant to commit to a weekly series, saw the show as her best chance to pull herself out of severe financial difficulties.

Come Back Mrs Noah

Come Back Mrs Noah (1977)

Come Back Mrs Noah

A housewife wins a prize to visit a spaceship. While she is there, it spontaneously goes into orbit. Following hot on the heals of Are You Being Served? Mollie Sugden starred in this excellent David Croft sitcom which is now sadly overlooked.

Sorry

Sorry! (1981)

Sorry

Timothy Lumsden leads a dull life - he works in a public library and lives at home with his domineering mother and self-effacing father. Timothy Lumsden is sorry...