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Versailles

Versailles (2015)

Versailles

Louis XIV, King of France, decides to construct the greatest palace in the world - Versailles. However budget problems and political affairs become a hindrance to his plans.

Hay Fever TV play 1960

Hay Fever (1960)

Hay Fever TV play 1960

Guests invited for the weekend by the irresponsible Bliss family find themselves involved in a series of embarrassing and comic situations in what has been described as Noël Coward’s best play.

Jamie TV Series

Jamie (1971)

Jamie TV Series

Doctor Who meets Mr Benn? Jamie discovers a magic carpet which takes him back in time. But who is the mysterious Mr Zed and where does he come from?

The Giftie

The Giftie (1988)

The Giftie

What would happen if you could clone yourself? Two ordinary friends decide to try this with a new machine at work. Thinking this experiment has not worked the friends go home...

You're Only Young Twice

You're Only Young Twice (1977)

You're Only Young Twice

Sitcom in which Peggy Mount is the scourge of Paradise Lodge and Pat Coombs is her dim-witted sidekick, both resident in a home for retired gentle - and not so gentle-folk.

The Deputy

The Deputy (1959)

The Deputy

Henry Fonda starred - well occasionally, in this 1950s Western series that also gave a television debut to Robert Redford.

Waiting for God

Waiting for God (1990)

Waiting for God

Diana and Tom are two cantankerous residents at a retirement home who keep the staff, especially slimy manager Harvey, very much on their toes.

Brooklyn South

Brooklyn South (1997)

Brooklyn South

Steve Bochco produced police drama that followed 'Hill Street Blues' and 'NYPD Blue.' With such a good pedigree it should have been another smash hit. But it wasn't.

East Side West Side

East Side / West Side (1963)

East Side West Side

George C. Scott starred in this gritty drama series about a social worker based round the slums of New York in the 1960s. It was a little too gritty for CBS president James Aubrey, "a champion of light, fluffy programmes."

The Cuckoo Waltz

The Cuckoo Waltz (1975)

The Cuckoo Waltz

Chris and Fliss are living on the bread-line. Aside from the dining room table, a council-owned deckchair represents their finest piece of living space furniture. The last thing they need is someone turning up on their doorstep needing somewhere to stay.