Severely shaken after a near-fatal encounter with a serial killer TV newscaster Karen White (Dee Wallace-Stone) takes some much-needed time off. Hoping to conquer her inner demons she heads for the 'Colony' a secluded retreat where her new neighbors are just a tad too eager to make her feel at home. Also there seems to be a bizarre link between her would-be attacker and this supposedly safe haven. And when after nights of being tormented by savage shrieks and unearthly cries Karen ventures into the forest to find answers she makes a terrifying discovery. Now she must fight not only for her life but for her very soul!
The complete first series of familial mishaps with the dysfunctional Porter family! On the Surface the Porters are a normal family - indeed even the series' title 2 Point 4 Children the fabled average family size alludes to their normality (as well as the fact that the husband/father is still a bit of a child himself). Yet though the individual members - central-heating engineer Ben; his wife catering worker Bill; and their teenage children David and Jenny - are unexceptional t
Faith (Lynda Bellingham - At Home with the Braithwaites) and Bill (James Bolam - The Likely Lads) are middle-aged divorcees attempting to maintain a relationship despite the forces that threaten to pull it apart. These include constant interference from Bill s scheming ex-wife and work colleague, Liza (Belinda Lang - 2point4 Children), and the activities of Faith s teenage children - the football-obsessed Joe, and demanding daughter Hannah (Julia Sawalha - Absolutely Fabulous). Nobody said it would be easy... Running for five highly successful series, this LWT comedy series - based on scripts for the original BBC Radio 4 series - was inspired by the real-life relationship of husband-and-wife writing team Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. With bittersweet storylines and memorable performances from a star cast, Second Thoughts was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 90s.
Set within the steamy world of international show jumping Rupert Campbell-Black ad Jake Lovell are top riders and sworn enemies both in and out of the ring. Their bitter rivalry has been escalating until it ultimately erupts at the Los Angeles Olympics with devastating conclusions. The first of the Rutshire chronicles Riders is an explosive mix of romance sex and adventure.
Severely shaken after a near-fatal encounter with a serial killer TV newscaster Karen White (Dee Wallace-Stone) takes some much-needed time off. Hoping to conquer her inner demons she heads for the 'Colony' a secluded retreat where her new neighbors are just a tad too eager to make her feel at home. Also there seems to be a bizarre link between her would-be attacker and this supposedly safe haven. And when after nights of being tormented by savage shrieks and unearthly cries Kar
On the surface the Porters are a normal family - indeed even the series' title 2 Point 4 Children the fabled average family size alludes to their normality (as well as the fact that the husband/father is still a bit of a child himself). Yet though the individual members - central-heating engineer Ben; his wife catering worker Bill; and their teenage children David and Jenny - are unexceptional the situations in which the family find themselves are anything but. Bad luck strang
This is the complete first series of the ITV comedy about two young-middle-aged divorcees with very different backgrounds trying to build - and cling to - a relationship despite the pressures pulling it apart. Starring the ever-excellent James Bolam cast as Bill Macgregor the art editor of a style magazine and Lynda Bellingham hitherto best known as Mum in the Oxo TV commercials cast as freelance illustrator Faith Grayshot. Episodes comprise: 1. Found and Lost 2. Match
Saucy comedy superstar Benny Hill makes his screen-starring debut in one of the last Ealing comedies ever made. Co-starring Belinda Lee as a glamorous showgirl and David Kossoff as a dastardly foreign spy and directed by BAFTA award-winning Basil Dearden Who Done It? is presented here as a brand-new High Definition transfer from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio. A clumsy ice rink sweeper with delusions of grandeur, Hugo Dill fantasises about becoming a private investigator. When he wins both a bloodhound and a sum of money in a magazine competition, he decides the time is right to change career and fulfil his dream! SPECIAL FEATURES: The Waiters: a Benny Hill short film from 1969 Theatrical trailer Image gallery
1: Pilot Sonny Crockett an undercover cop for the Miami Vice Department and Ricardo Tubbs a New York street cop unwillingly team up to apprehend a Columbian cocaine smuggler in this pilot episode. 2: The Golden Triangle Crockett and Tubbs' assignment as hotel security turns out to be more than just routine when a drugs-related hit leads to a side of Lt. Castillo they've never seen before. 3: The Golden Triangle Part 2 Lt. Castillo must find a way to catch General Lao Li with enough evidence to send him to prison but without endangering My Ying's life who was brought to Miami by Lao Li as a hostage to protect himself from Castillo.
A long-running success for ITV lasting for ten series over thirteen years Shelley features a masterful performance by Hywel Bennett as the bone-idle graduate-philosopher, cast adrift on a sea of unemployment. This set contains the complete sixth series, also featuring Belinda Sinclair as girlfriend Fran, and Garfield Morgan (The Sweeney) as hall porter Desmond; Fulton McKay, Max Wall and Robert Raglan guest-star. It’s been months since Fran gave Shelley the elbow until he can prove himself, economically speaking. In this sixth and final series, his ceaseless battle with bureaucracy sees him staging a sit-in at the electricity board and spending a night in a police cell, while enduring loneliness, burglary, and a visit from his mother who’s on a mission to reconcile him with Fran. But most distressing of all... he has to live without his toaster!
Statistically the Porters may just be an ordinary family. But there's nothing average about this razor-sharp comedy an endearingly demented portrait of modern family life by Andrew Marshall writer of the Emmy-winning Alexei Sayle's Stuff. Head of the household is Ben a dedicated central-heating engineer and easy-going husband and father. His idea of helping in the house is to change TV channels provided the remote control is within easy reach. Mainstay of the household is Bill a
Starring sitcom favourites James Bolam Lynda Bellingham Julia Sawalha and Belinda Lang this hit comedy series was inspired by the real-life relationship of the writers husband-and-wife team Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie. With bittersweet storylines and memorable performances from a star cast Second Thoughts was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 90s. Faith and Bill are two middle-aged divorcees who are attempting to maintain a relationship despite the forces that threaten to pull it apart. These include constant interference from Bill's scheming ex-wife and work colleague Liza and the activities of Faith's teenage children - the football-obsessed Joe and demanding daughter Hannah. Nobody said it would be easy...
Starring James Bolam (The Likely Lads) and Lynda Bellingham (At Home with the Braithwaites), Second Thoughts explores love and marriage the second time around, and reveals that falling passionately in love in middle age is not the easiest of experiences when interfering teenagers, ex-wives and mortgage payments have a way of killing romance!Winning a Silver Medal at New York's International Film and TV Festival and running for five highly successful series, this bittersweet sitcom (based on scripts for the original BBC Radio 4 series) was inspired by the marriage of the series' writers, Jan Etherington and Gavin Petrie.In Series Five, Bill almost becomes Editor of the style magazine at which he works, while news of ex-wife Liza's pregnancy has everyone playing the guessing game; there's heartache for Faith's son Joe, and when Faith and Liza finally get to meet one another, Bill realises that his life will never be quite the same again.
It was the year that changed it all for Douglas ‘Doogie’ Howser. In this season, Doogie (Neil Patrick Harris) deals with his virginity, moves into an apartment with best friend Vinnie (Max Casella) and confronts the changing relationship with girlfriend Wanda (Lisa Dean Ryan). There's still more life lessons to be learned as Doogie hits Palm Springs for Spring Break, accepts the challenge to work a 'mindless' fast food job, becomes part of a Civil War screenplay, makes an unexpected detour during a father/son trip to Honduras and much more... Special Features: Interviews with James Sikking: The Other Doctor Howser and Neil Patrick Harris: Growing Up on the Set
Passion. Seduction. Betrayal. Lily wanted to be just like Ivy... Sheltered Michigan art student Lily arrives in Los Angeles and finds herself with four strange roommates. When she discovers Ivy's diary her entire life changes as she becomes aroused by the erotic words and sexual experiences contained within. However when a dangerous affair with her married professor (Berkeley) spirals out of control Lily becomes involved in a chilling series of events...
Jamaica a tropical beautiful land but also a prime example of the impact of economic globalisation on a developing country. Narrated by Jamaica Kincaid (the novelist) this startling authoritative and award winning documentary provides a shocking insight into a Jamaica not seen by the hordes of tourists. Life and Debt portrays a troubled nation and details how the forces of globalisation and World Banks have effectively crippled Jamaica's economy and robbed it of its natural resour
James Shelley is trying to show willing. Exasperated by his constant procrastination wife Fran has now given him his marching orders and there are even the rumblings of divorce proceedings. So Shelley becomes something of a regular at the 'Easy Job' agency in an effort to find tolerable work and win back Fran's respect - his travails taking him from a hard day's slog in the City to the joys of the 'Dust-Bowl' Burger Bar... A long-running success for ITV - lasting for ten series over thirteen years - Shelley featured a masterful performance by Hywel Bennett as the bone-idle graduate philosopher cast adrift on a sea of unemployment. This set contains the complete fifth series originally screened in 1982 and also starring Belinda Sinclair as Fran Warren Clarke (Dalziel and Pascoe) as Shelley's friend and giver of temporary refuge Paul and Garfield Morgan (The Sweeney) as ever-present hall porter Desmond.
John Lacey's social life is ever expanding with social events organised by the 1-2-1 Club. As the members get to know each other they support one another through various crises. Ralph is harassed by Hell's Angels Kirk has a crisis of confidence John meets a lady Kate gives up her job to travel around Greece and flirty Louise still insists on grilling anyone she can about their sex life. They are also joined by new members Sylvia and ex-60s pop star Ricky Fortune.
The entire first series of the classic BBC comedy Dear John where upon finding his wife has left him for his best friend John joins the 1-2-1 Club a local encounter group for the divorced and separated. Here he meets the feisty Kate the bland bespectacled Ralph the exuberant Kirk St. Moritz resplendent in white suit and medallion and of course club founder Louise who asks everyone with relish Were there any sexual problems?
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