Reviews

The Monocled Mutineer

The Monocled Mutineer (1986)

The Monocled Mutineer

Controversial BBC drama that explores the murky legacy of WWI deserter Percy Toplis, blending gripping storytelling with political provocation — and igniting a fierce national debate in the process

The Monsters

The Monsters (1962)

The Monsters

Four-part science fiction series that failed to make an impact with either viewers or critics, and was never repeated before being 'junked' less than a year after transmission

Moody and Pegg

Moody and Pegg (1974)

Moody and Pegg

When two complete strangers are sold the same lease by an estate agent they have to live together.

The Moon Stallion

The Moon Stallion (1978)

The Moon Stallion

A young girl becomes embroiled in mystical intrigue. Though she is blind, she has the "sight" which connects her to a mysterious white stallion, an ancient legend of Arthur as a Celtic chieftain, and to danger from others who seek paranormal power

Moonlighting (1985)

Comedy drama centred round a private detective agency and a will-they won't-they plotline

Mother Love

Mother Love (1989)

Mother Love

Diana Rigg gives an award-winning performance in a gripping, disturbing and compelling short series about her character's obsessional maternal love and the lengths she will go to to exact revenge on her ex husband

Mourning Becomes Electra BBC play 1952

Mourning Becomes Electra (1947)

Mourning Becomes Electra BBC play 1952

Lauded by drama critics as a masterpiece of the modern stage, Mourning Becomes Electra with themes of murder, adultery, incestuous love and revenge, was the first substantial success of post-war television drama

Mozart in the Jungle

Mozart in the Jungle (2014)

Mozart in the Jungle

Amazon's first tentative forays into production of its own content saw a young, very talented oboist hoping for her big chance with the New York Symphony, when a brash new Maestro takes over as principle conductor.

Mr. Aitch

Mr Aitch (1967)

Mr. Aitch

Harry Aitch wants status more than money. If status means he's got to have money then he'll go out and get the money. Any way that's practically legal. But he spends most of the time conning himself...

Mr and Mrs Smith

Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2024)

Mr and Mrs Smith

Two strangers agree to become secret agents and are paired together as husband and wife. As they face the reality of espionage, 'John' and 'Jane Smith' must deal with their inner turmoil and their growing romantic feelings

Mr Benn

Mr Benn (1971)

Mr Benn

Mr. Benn tries on a costume in the changing room of a shop before proceeding through 'the door that always led to adventure'

Mr. Men

Mr. Men (1974)

Mr. Men

Roger Hargreaves' delightful characters had captured the hearts of readers young and old since 1971, so it was only natural that Mr. Tickle, Mr. Happy, Mr. Grumpy, et al, would become just as popular in an animated television series

Mr Palfrey of Westminster

Mr Palfrey of Westminster (1984)

Mr Palfrey of Westminster

Mr Palfrey is a mild, middle-aged man—the epitome of a middle-ranking British Civil Servant. He works in the shadowy halls of Government. Mr Palfrey is a very dangerous man.

Mr Pastry

Mr Pastry (1958)

Mr Pastry

From Clumsy Capers to Timey-Wimey Tales: Richard Hearne, TV’s first clown created mayhem and disaster - was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, and was once considered to take control of the TARDIS!

Mr. Pye 1986 C4

Mr. Pye (1986)

Mr. Pye 1986 C4

A retired bank manager has embarked on a private crusade: a mission to bring peace and love to a tired and cynical world. Unfortunately, he unwittingly unleashes the forces of good and evil!

Mr Selfridge

Mr Selfridge (2013)

Mr Selfridge

British drama series centred on Harry Gordon Selfridge, the flamboyant, visionary and yet flawed American founder of London's Selfridge's department store

The Mrs Bradley Mysteries

The Mrs Bradley Mysteries (1998)

The Mrs Bradley Mysteries

Diana Rigg stars as stylish psychoanalyst-sleuth Mrs Bradley, solving 1920s crimes with wit, flair, and her trusty chauffeur. A lavish, sardonic take on vintage murder mysteries

Mrs Brown's Boys

Mrs. Brown's Boys (2011)

Mrs Brown's Boys

Hit Irish sitcom starring Brendan O'Carroll as Agnes Brown, the loud-mouthed matriarch of the Brown family who is constantly meddling in the lives of her children

The Mrs Merton Show

The Mrs Merton Show (1993)

The Mrs Merton Show

Brilliantly witty British chat show, starring Caroline Aherne as the sharp-tongued but endearingly nosey Mrs Merton, and her unforgettable one-liners. "So what first attracted you to the millionaire Paul Daniels?"

Mrs Wilson

Mrs Wilson (2018)

Mrs Wilson

Drama based on true events - After the sudden death of novelist and ex-Secret Intelligence Service man Alexander Wilson, his wife Alison is forced to investigate when she discovers that her seemingly ideal husband lived many secret lives.

Ms. Marvel 2022

Ms. Marvel (2022)

Ms. Marvel 2022

Kamala, a superhero fan with a vivid imagination, feels like she doesn't fit in at school and sometimes even at home, that is, until she gets superpowers like the heroes she admires

Muck and Brass

Muck and Brass (1982)

Muck and Brass

Muck and Brass was possibly the late Mel Smith's finest hour as an actor - even if it's hard to imagine anything further from the comedy roles for which he is remembered so fondly than this bitterly realistic urban drama.