The meanest villain in the West falls for a pretty schoolteacher and tries to change his ways. A forgotten television movie that might possibly have been the inspiration for 'Blazing Saddles'
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The meanest villain in the West falls for a pretty schoolteacher and tries to change his ways. A forgotten television movie that might possibly have been the inspiration for 'Blazing Saddles'
Revolving around the Winslow family, a middle-class African-American family living in Chicago, 'Family Matters' was the last live-action scripted primetime show that debuted in the 1980s to leave the air, outlasting all other primetime network debuts of the 1980s with the exception of 'The Simpsons'
In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, an engineer starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo
With the passing of Benny Hill, the world of comedy lost one of its greatest clowns. He broke the language barrier in much the same way as his idols; Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin and his impact on a generation can easily be compared with these masters of mirth.
Spike Milligan wrote The Goon Show and then died on 27th February 2002. In between he created modern comedy and defined the term comic genius.
With his quick wit, exaggerated posh accent and a comical use of elongated vowels, Kenneth Williams endeared himself to the British public as a true eccentric. But no matter how successful he became he never achieved the self-esteem he longed for. And in the end - it proved tragically self-destructive...
From an impoverished and painful beginning, she rose to become a hugely talented actress whose resilience, generosity and kindness was much admired by her contemporaries
Best remembered for his appearances in Benny Hill's sketches, or a comic foil to others, Bob Todd came late into showbusiness but built a steady reputation as a mimic, stage and radio performer
From gritty realism to epic fantasy, Bernard Hill’s performances carried the weight of ordinary men and mythic kings. His voice, his presence — always grounded, always unforgettable
Dr. Who is not a mysterious, somewhat sinister alien, but a genial old human gent with a passion for invention.”
Sid just wants to get on with building his illegal whiskey still. But when a new couple move in next door, and he's an officer at Customs and Excise - garden-fence shenanigans are about to begin
In this full-length feature, Fletcher is ordered to arrange a prisoner vs celebrity football game. But by the time he and Godber learn that it's a ruse to cover a break-out, they are unwittingly forced to go on the run
A recently released convict takes a driving job at a haulage company only to become unwittingly involved in violence and corruption
American buddy cop action comedy film spun-off from the hit 1970s TV series about two streetwise cops who bust criminals in their red and white Ford Gran Torino, with the help of a police snitch called "Huggy Bear"
Sid James and Hattie Jacques play husband and wife, Charlie and Peggy, who find themselves at odds with each other after Peg, frustrated at constantly playing second fiddle to Charlie's cab company, sets up a rival taxi firm - staffed by glamourous women
Still Britain's cheekiest holiday! Carry On Camping (1969) remains a mud-splattered, laugh-packed classic—from Sid’s daft schemes to Babs' iconic bikini moment. A timeless slice of British comedy gold that never fails to brighten a grey day
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot and early 1960s Doctor Who: Andrew O'Day explores William Russell’s dual roles.
Thomas Shelby runs a feared criminal organisation, and when a crate of guns goes missing, he sees an opportunity to move up in the world...
We asked two writers to choose 5 ‘must see’ British television shows - here are the ten that deserve a place in Television Heaven...