Jossy Blair (Jim Barclay) was a former professional footballer for Newcastle United, until his career was cut short after he injured himself. Instead, he decides to manage the local youth football club, the Glipton Grasshoppers, who are in definite need of expert help. Jossy takes on the seemingly mammoth task of training the cheeky and boisterous boys in the team. But with some organisation, a change of attitude, and a lot of humour along the way, he transforms them into a respectable team, the Glipton Giants. First shown on BBC One in 1986, Jossy's Giants has since become an iconic TV series fondly remembered by a generation who grew up in the eighties. Features: Directed by Byker Grove producer and Grange Hill director Edward Pugh Written by much-loved TV personality and famous darts commentator Sid Waddell (Sloggers) Starring Jim Barclay (My Family) as Jossy Featured guest star appearances from footballers Bobby Charlton and the then-England captain Bryan Robson 8.3 IMDB Rating
Rebus: John Hannah (Four Weddings and a Funeral Sliding Doors The Mummy McCallum) stars as Detective Inspector Rebus in these four primetime two hour film dramas for SMG Television from Clerkenwell Films. Adapted from the novels by acclaimed writer Ian Rankin the Rebus stories have been applauded for their intricate plots keen characterisation and flawless sense of place. Rebus himself is an enigma fighting his own weaknesses while dealing with the sad consequences of human frailty. He has seen it all before but his cynicism is redeemed by an unexpected humanity that reveals he is more disillusioned with himself than others. Dead Souls: Rebus is working with a colleague when they catch site of a known convicted paedophile taking photographs at the zoo. It transpires that he has been released early from prison is under police protection and is to be the key witness in the trial of two suspected abusers. The next day Rebus' colleague is found dead in the centre of Edinburgh. Rebus is devastated
Rebus: John Hannah (Four Weddings and a Funeral Sliding Doors The Mummy McCallum) stars as Detective Inspector Rebus in these four primetime two hour film dramas for SMG Television from Clerkenwell Films. Adapted from the novels by acclaimed writer Ian Rankin the Rebus stories have been applauded for their intricate plots keen characterisation and flawless sense of place. Rebus himself is an enigma fighting his own weaknesses while dealing with the sad consequences of human frailty. He has seen it all before but his cynicism is redeemed by an unexpected humanity that reveals he is more disillusioned with himself than others. The Hanging Garden: Rebus pieces together the trail of a war criminal who may have gone to ground in a very respectable part of town. But then he becomes drawn into a vicious running battle between two rival gangs after rescuing a young Chechen girl from a local gangster. Rebus takes his work personally. But when his daughter is deliberately run down in the street it's plain that he will stop at nothing to find the man responsible even if it kills him.
Trumpet players Danny (Fred Astaire) and Hank (Burgess Meredith) have been avoiding graduation for seven years so that they can continue playing with their college band. They hire pretty Ellen Miller (Paulette Goddard) as the band's agent and as she quickly increases their earning power the boys find themselves with flourishing musical careers. Ellen is one day hired as Artie Shaw's band manager and makes plans for Danny and Hank to audition for Shaw. Both however are keen rival
John Hannah stars as Ian Rankin's celebrated Scottish detective Rebus. Episodes Comprise: 1. Black And Blue 2. Hanging Garden 3. Dead Souls
Royal Wedding (Dir. Stanley Donen 1951): Brother and sister dance act Tom and Ellen Bowen finish an engagement in New York and journey to London at around the same time as a Royal wedding. On board the cruise ship Ellen meets and falls in love with Lord John Brindale with the result she pays less attention to her dancing. Upon arrival in London Tom auditions for a new partner and meets Anne Ashmond but romance starts to threaten the act... Second Chorus (Dir. H.C. Potte
Rebus: John Hannah (Four Weddings and a Funeral Sliding Doors The Mummy McCallum) stars as Detective Inspector Rebus in these four primetime two hour film dramas for SMG Television from Clerkenwell Films. Adapted from the novels by acclaimed writer Ian Rankin the Rebus stories have been applauded for their intricate plots keen characterisation and flawless sense of place. Rebus himself is an enigma fighting his own weaknesses while dealing with the sad consequences of human frailty. He has seen it all before but his cynicism is redeemed by an unexpected humanity that reveals he is more disillusioned with himself than others. Black & Blue: Rebus is working with a colleague when they catch site of a known convicted paedophile taking photographs at the zoo. It transpires that he has been released early from prison is under police protection and is to be the key witness in the trial of two suspected abusers. The next day Rebus' colleague is found dead in the centre of Edinburgh. Rebus is devastated and sets out to find the reason - whether it was murder or suicide.
Second Chorus: Trumpet players Danny (Fred Astaire) and Hank (Burgess Meredith) have been avoiding graduation for seven years so that they can continue playing with their college band. They hire pretty Ellen Miller (Paulette Goddard) as the band's agent and as she quickly increases their earning power the boys find themselves with flourishing musical careers. Ellen is one day hired as Artie Shaw's band manager and makes plans for Danny and Hank to audition for Shaw. Both ho
Trumpet players Danny (Fred Astaire) and Hank (Burgess Meredith) have been avoiding graduation for seven years so that they can continue playing with their college band. They hire pretty Ellen Miller (Paulette Goddard) as the band's agent and as she quickly increases their earning power the boys find themselves with flourishing musical careers. Ellen is one day hired as Artie Shaw's band manager and makes plans for Danny and Hank to audition for Shaw. Both however are keen rivals for Ellen's hand and the tension between them sees them attempting to foil eachother's chances as they audition for Shaw.
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