Three part BBC BAFTA nominated miniseries which is an adaptation of a trilogy of nautical novels by William Golding set aboard a converted man-of-war, which is transporting British migrants to Australia in the early 19th century
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Three part BBC BAFTA nominated miniseries which is an adaptation of a trilogy of nautical novels by William Golding set aboard a converted man-of-war, which is transporting British migrants to Australia in the early 19th century
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
The owner of a run-down small engineering firm is struggling for survival and constantly under threat from the taxman, union officials, customs and excise and his bank manager. He also doesn't care much for traffic wardens!
Juliet Mills’ striking ITV debut, also starring Annette Crosbie and Leonard Rossiter, was a daring dramatic play about young marriages, bohemian nights, and the painful “morning after.” A timeless look at love, loss, and growing up too soon.
Ground-breaking British teen drama that follows groups of Bristol teenagers through love, loss, rebellion, and identity, portraying adolescence with raw honesty, shifting casts, and unflinching emotional intensity
A warm and charming follow‑up to the much‑loved Sunday afternoon drama Stranger on the Shore, this sequel follows the family—and their spirited French au pair—as they swap their quiet Brighton seafront life for a fresh start amid the bustle of London
Uncompromising series that follows soldiers of the fictional Wessex Rangers across deployments in Northern Ireland, West Germany, and Hong Kong, portraying the pressures of military life, rigid class structures, and the personal and moral challenges faced both on and off duty
In a small village in the Po Valley a permanent state of feud exists between the parish priest Don Camillo and the Communist mayor Peppone. Camillo comforts himself in his frequent times of crisis with intimate little conversations with the Almighty
"I think I represent a cross between the Wizard of Oz and Father Christmas." - William Hartnell speaking to The Daily Express on being Doctor Who.
Australian Bill Kerr carved himself an enduring place among an elite generation of comedians who changed the face of British comedy after the Second World War.
Best remembered as ‘Hunter’, the ruthless and manipulative head of a government security unit known as The Section in the television series Callan, a role that left an enduring mark on 1970s British television. Television Heaven remembers a memorable figure in the world of the espionage genre
Sheila Steafel captivated audiences as a versatile character actor, her unique features a canvas for the roles she embodied, each glance infused with playful mischief or an insightful sparkle
With a career spanning over five decades, Dilys Laye graced the West End, Broadway, and screen, starring in iconic productions like the "Carry On" films. Her talent extended to Shakespearean plays, musicals, and television
Over a career that spanned more than five decades, Philip Madoc, one of the most distinctive figures on the stage and screen, was remembered as much for his rich voice and commanding presence as for the complex, often compelling characters he brought to life
He helped reshape the boundaries of British comedy and political satire, never afraid to poke fun at those in power, and always ready with a cartoon or quip that laid bare the absurdity of the times
Andrew O'Day examines the 1980 BBC2 Playhouse presentation about a couple who fall prey to paranoia and doubt when they begin to think that their unborn child will grow up to be evil.
Cybill may be the closest American television has come to the spirit (and success) of the British hit Absolutely Fabulous.
"In the beginning this tale tells how I, George, eldest born son of Master Salathiel Treet, strolling player and man of genius, came to have greatness thrust upon me."
Superb dramatisation of the real-life adventures of a Russian born MI6 agent.
'Cilla' was an immediate hit when it debuted in January 1968 and up until the end of March the series attracted record viewing figures of over 13 million for each show.