Reviews

King of the Castle

King of the Castle (1977)

King of the Castle

A nightmare journey into the subconscious anxieties of teenager Roland Wright, whose problems find expression in the dreamscape of his mind when a broken lift plunges to the basement of 'the Castle', a bizarrely twisted reflection of the real world

Kizzy

Kizzy (1976)

Kizzy

Teenage drama that explores bullying, intolerance, and the struggles of a Romany girl. Kizzy critiques the care system, contrasts tradition with modernity, exposes class prejudice and champions diversity and the celebration of difference

Kleo tv series

Kleo (2022)

Kleo tv series

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, a former East German spy resolves to find out who betrayed her and why — and use her lethal skills to exact revenge in this action thriller series that will appeal to fans of 'Killing Eve'

Knight Errant TV series

Knight Errant '59 (1959)

Knight Errant TV series

"Knight Errant '59. Quests undertaken, dragons defeated, damsels rescued. Anything, anywhere, for anyone, so long as it helps. Fees according to means"

Knight Rider

Knight Rider (1982)

Knight Rider

A lone crimefighter battles the forces of evil with the help of a virtually indestructible and artificially intelligent supercar in this US series filled with action, pacey storylines and an element of tongue-in-cheek humour

Knightfall TV series

Knightfall (2017)

Knightfall TV series

The Knights Templar, the elite warriors of the Crusades, begin their journey in search of the Holy Grail.

Knightmare

Knightmare (1987)

Knightmare

One brave child, the Dungeoneer, with the giant, horned 'Helmet of Justice' on their head, against the forces of evil.

Knights of God

Knights of God (1987)

Knights of God

Set in the year 2020, Great Britain has been devastated by civil war after years of political unrest, the government has been overthrown and the Royal Family executed.

Kojak TV series

Kojak (1973)

Kojak TV series

Lt. Kojak was a tough cop with a smart mouth and wits even sharper than his top flight dress sense.

Kolchak

Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974)

Kolchak

Kolchak, a reporter for Chicago's Independent News Service, who investigates mysterious crimes, especially those involving the supernatural.

The Krypton Factor

The Krypton Factor (1977)

The Krypton Factor

One of the most iconic British quiz shows of the late 20th century, and for good reason. It was a unique blend of intelligence, physical skill, and mental agility, setting it apart from the typical trivia-based quiz shows of its time

The Kumars at No. 42

The Kumars at No. 42 (2001)

The Kumars at No. 42

With critical acclaim, multiple prestigious awards including International Emmys and a Peabody Award, and a lasting legacy, The Kumars at No. 42 was a trailblazer in British television

kung fu

Kung Fu (1972)

kung fu

US action-adventure drama in which a Shaolin monk who travels through the American Old West, armed only with his spiritual training and his skill in martial arts, goes in search of his half-brother.

La Femme Musketeer

La Femme Musketeer (2004)

La Femme Musketeer

D'Artagnan's daughter Valentine and the three sons of her father's three legendary musketeer comrades must team up to rescue King Louis XIV's fiancée who's been kidnapped

Lady in the Lake

Lady in the Lake (2024)

Lady in the Lake

Natalie Portman stars as an aspiring reporter, investigating two unsolved murders. Set against the backdrop of America’s political upheaval of the 1960’s, she clashes with a woman working to advance the agenda of the city's Black community

Ladykillers TV Series

Ladykillers (1980)

Ladykillers TV Series

A series of seven hour-long plays produced by Granada television based on real-life murder trials where the accused was female - proving that when it comes to foul play the gentler sex can be just as deadly as the male.

Land of the Giants

Land of the Giants (1968)

Land of the Giants

A sub-orbital commercial flight enters a space-warp and crash-lands on a planet that is home to people 12 times the normal height.

Land of the Lost

Land of the Lost (1974)

Land of the Lost

Children's adventure series in which a father and his two children are transported to a mysterious prehistoric world populated by dinosaurs and primitive humanoids and where they have to rely on quick thinking and bravery to survive

Laramie

Laramie (1959)

Laramie

Two friends run a ranch and trading post in the Wild West in this classic US series

Lark Rise to Candleford

Lark Rise to Candleford (2008)

Lark Rise to Candleford

"Based on the autobiographical novels of Flora Thompson, the first published in 1939, Lark Rise’s strengths lie prominently in the calibre of its cast."

The Last Days of Patton

The Last Days of Patton (1986)

The Last Days of Patton

In 1986 George C. Scott reprised his acclaimed cinematic role as General George S. Patton. In this made-for-television miniseries, a critically ill Patton reminisces about his marriage, his childhood and his days on the battlefields

The Last Detective

The Last Detective (2003)

The Last Detective

After Detective Constable "Dangerous" Davies reports a crime committed by a fellow officer, he is treated as a pariah by his colleagues, and his superiors dub him "the last detective" who would be considered to head up a major case

The Last Kingdom

The Last Kingdom (2015)

The Last Kingdom

Series based on Bernard Cornwell's 'The Saxon Stories' series of novels, set in the ninth century, 'The Last Kingdom' is the story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, born a Saxon but raised a Viking after his father’s death in battle.