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The Magical Mystery Tour

The Magical Mystery Tour (1967)

The Magical Mystery Tour

In 1967, The Beatles were riding high on popularity following the release of their concept album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Then they made a film that many judged to have signalled the end of an era. But were they right?

The Magician

The Magician (1973)

The Magician

A professional stage magician uses his skills to solve crimes and help the helpless.

Magnum, P.I. (1980)

Thomas Magnum - a decorated former Navy SEAL who, upon returning home from Afghanistan, becomes a private investigator.

Magpie

Magpie (1968)

Magpie

Children's early afternoon magazine made as a rival to Blue Peter

Maid Marian and Her Merry Men

Maid Marian and Her Merry Men (1989)

Maid Marian and Her Merry Men

In 1989, Tony Robinson brought us the true story of a famous legend. Robin was a cowardly and incompetent ex-tailor from Kensington and Marian, an idealistic freedom fighter, was the brains behind the Merry Men. Anything else is pure fiction...

Maigret

Maigret (1960)

Maigret

Parisian detective is a compassionate yet implacable hunter of criminals in this classic BBC series. Rupert Davies remains the quintessential Maigret on our screens, even though others have followed in his footsteps

The Main Chance

The Main Chance (1969)

The Main Chance

After many years working in London, ambitious solicitor David Main returns to his native Leeds to set up a new practice and to improve his station by working for the rich and powerful