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Jonathan Creek

Jonathan Creek (1997)

Jonathan Creek

Drama series in which a magician with a natural ability for solving seemingly impossible puzzles uses his abilities to solve the most perplexing of crimes and mysterious murders

A Woman of Substance

A Woman of Substance (1984)

A Woman of Substance

Jenny Seagrove, Deborah Kerr and Liam Neeson bring to life Barbara Taylor Bradford's bestselling romantic novel about a bright and ambitious servant girl, who overcomes her impoverished beginnings to become a retailing magnate

Bridgerton

Bridgerton (2020)

Bridgerton

Fictional romance set in the competitive world of Regency era London's 'ton' during the social season, where the marriageable youth of nobility and gentry are launched into society - season 3 update

The Acolyte

The Acolyte (2024)

The Acolyte

An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master against a dangerous warrior from his past

Fresno

Fresno (1986)

Fresno

Criminally underrated comedy miniseries with an all-star cast; Carol Burnett, Bill Paxton, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman and Charles Grodin, that parodied US Prime Time soap operas such as Dallas, Dynasty and Falcon Crest

An Audience With Bob Monkhouse

An Audience With Bob Monkhouse (1994)

An Audience With Bob Monkhouse

In 1994, viewers got to see Bob Monkhouse excel in a format that he was best at – holding court with anecdotes and wisecracks in front of a live audience of celebrity guests. At a time when the comedy landscape was changing in the UK, Bob proved that quality is never out of date

Boomers

Boomers (2014)

Boomers

Three groups of friends who have lived in each other's pockets for over 30 years now face the challenges and joys of retirement, with differing results...

Covington Cross

Covington Cross (1992)

Covington Cross

In 14th century England, the Grey family deal with romance, political intrigue, and war. This much maligned and heavily criticised series, cancelled during its first run, is deserving of a reappraisal

Don't Ask Me

Don't Ask Me (1974)

Don't Ask Me

Science made fun, presented by a team of eccentric but knowledgeable experts answering questions sent in by viewers and demonstrated in the most outlandish way

The Intruder

The Intruder (1972)

The Intruder

Sixteen-year-old Arnold Haithwaite is an orphan who lives with a man he calls father. His world is turned upside down the day a stranger arrives claiming to be the real Arnold Haithwaite. And so begins an intriguing and atmospheric series which involves the search for truth