The ultimate small-screen representation of Loaded-era lad culture--albeit a culture constantly being undermined by its usually sharper female counterpart--there seems little argument that Men Behaving Badly was one of 1990s' definitive sitcoms. Certainly the booze-oriented, birds-obsessed antics of Martin Clunes' Gary and Neil Morrissey's Tony have become every bit as connected to Britain's collective funny bone as Basil Fawlty's inept hostelry or Ernie Wise's short, hairy legs. Yet, the series could easily have been cancelled when ITV viewers failed to respond to the original version, which featured Clunes sharing his flat with someone named Dermot, played by Harry Enfield. Indeed, it was only when the third series moved to the BBC and was then broadcast in a post-watershed slot--allowing writer Simon Nye greater freedom to explore his characters' saucier ruminations--that the show began to gain a significant audience. By then, of course, Morrissey had become firmly ensconced on the collective pizza-stained sofa, while more screen time was allocated to the boys' respective foils, Caroline Quentin and Leslie Ash. Often glibly dismissed as a lame-brained succession of gags about sex and flatulence, the later series not only featured great performances and sharp-as-nails writing but also sported a contemporary attitude that dared to go where angels, and certainly most other sitcoms, feared to tread. Or, as Gary was once moved to comment about soft-porn lesbian epic Love in a Women's Prison: "It's a serious study of repressed sexuality in a pressure-cooker environment." Series 3 includes: "Lovers" in which Gary becomes worried that he hasn't slept with enough women; "Bed" in which Dorothy and Gary experience problems in the boudoir ("What's the matter? We always have sex after I've cooked for us. That's why I do it."); "Casual Ties" in which a depressed Deborah decides to sell her flat and go travelling, while Tony fails to cheer her up by impersonating different types of Cheese; "Weekend" in which Tony gets a job at The Crown; "Cleaning Lady" in which Tony reconsiders his professional options ("I could be an escort." "What, a car?" asks Gary); "Marriage" in which Gary joins Dorothy for a candlelit dinner ("Why she couldn't find a restaurant with proper lighting I don't know"). --Clark Collis
Episodes 12 to 20 of Jupiter Moon first broadcast on BSB's Galaxy Channel in 1990.... The spaceship Ilea is paralysed captured within a cloud of matter that seems able to think and to foil all the ship's efforts to escape. Worse still the Ilea's H2 extractor plant is able to supply oxygen for only a few more days and the magnetic shield is giving way. While the students and crew work desperately to create a defence space-criminal Alex Hartmann (Jason Durr) makes a tempting off
With the approach of Christmas causing him to feel lonely in life and love Robert Malone braves the wintery snow to arrive home from his job at the grocery store only to find a stranger standing in his home. What begins as an odd and awkward encounter quickly blossoms into what appears to be a romantic late life love affair that takes us on a heartfelt and wonderful journey which takes an unexpected turn. Featuring outstanding performances from Academy Award Winners Martin Landau and Ellen Burstyn this beautifully crafted holiday fable reminds us all how precious life is. Skillfully and sensitively directed by Nik Fackler the film also stars Elizabeth Banks and Adam Scott and features original music by Conor Oberst and a score by Nate Walcott and Mike Mogis of Bright Eyes.
Sam Blake is running out of time. Living in the shadow of a botched mission that claimed an innocent victim the disgraced special ops sniper is plunged into a world of darkness when his daughter is taken hostage by a mysterious terrorist. Out of options and with no one to turn to Blake is forced to carry out their evil bidding and must assassinate six seemingly random targets within six hours on the streets of London. As chaos reigns and the body count rises the city’s fragile political climate is threatened. If shattered the consequences would be catastrophic. With his old unit closing in and his daughter at the mercy of a psychopath every second counts.
A teacher tries to uncover the reason behind a 15-year-old's chilling crime.
An action-packed romantic movie about an engineer's attempt to build a railroad tunnel in the Andes Mountains. Johnny Munroe is a tough builder who along with partner Pop Mathews has been hired by tycoon Frederick Alexander to pull off the difficult task. Although Johnny and Pop think that it would be far easier to lay the train tracks on a bridge spanning a river Frederick insists on a tunnel.
Renowned TV chef James Martin is our guide for a trip to Brittany an area he first visited as a student to explore the delights of its regional recipes and produce the historic towns and villages and the magnificent scenery. He is joined by various culinary guests on the journey including The Hairy Bikers (Dave Myers and Simon King) Martin Blunos Lawrence Keogh and local boy Daniel Galmiche. Each episode combines mouthwatering recipes prepared at that day''s campsite or by the beach with visits to places of interest including stunning markets for seafood and fresh Breton produce a winery and a brewery a goat''s cheese factory a local bakery a strawberry farm and beautiful coastal oyster beds.
November 19th 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the world's first ever proper tank battle - The Battle of Cambrai. Many events were planned to rightly commemorate the men who gave their lives in this battle, but Guy Martin wanted to make sure the British engineering brilliance, which created the world's first battle tank, was also commemorated. In this exceptional programme, Guy puts together a team of experts to help create the best possible replica of a Mark IV tank the world s first battle tank. Includes subtitles for the Hard of Hearing
The Award winning musical about Bohemian life, love and AIDS in New York comes to the screen.
The Borrowers: Follows the adventures of the dauntless tiny Clock family parents Pod (Jim Broadbent) Homily (Celia Imrie) and their kids Peagreen and Arrietty - a family of tiny four inch tall people who live under the floorboards of a big house surviving by ""borrowing"" from the ""Human Bean"" family upstairs. The Borrowers turn dental floss into tightropes toaster handles into catapults socks into beds stamps into wall posters and when their world is facing extinction - in the form of Ocious P. Potter (John Goodman) their resourcefulness knows no bounds. A Simple Wish: tells the sweet-natured story of Murray a bumbling fairy godfather who has good intentions but not much else. Technically Murray is a fairy godmother--the only male member of the North American Fairy Godmother Association. After barely passing his godmother's exam he is sent to New York City to watch after Anabel a young girl who wishes that her father Oliver will land a part in a Broadway musical so that the family won't have to move to Nebraska. But when the district's previous godmother a nefarious spellcaster named Claudia arrives with her wacky sidekick Boots her plans to cripple Murray and Anabel's magical association and monopolize the wish market wreak havoc on the already unstable Murray. It's up to Murray and Anabel to pool their resources and get rid of Claudia and Boots once and for all. Director Michael Ritchie turns the fairytale knob up a notch with A Simple Wish also taking the time to poke fun at Broadway musicals. Featuring spectacular special effects and an extremely engaging performance by Wilson this is a children's fable with a fresh twist.
Following on from her guest appearance as Jaime Sommers in The Six Million Dollar Man Lindsey Wagner so impressed the big-wigs at ABC that they offered her the chance to reprise/resurrect her role in this spin-off series The Bionic Woman. Post-parachute accident Jaime Sommers' chances of survival were not looking good. Steve Austin realising the potential rehabilitation Jaime could receive contacted his old boss Oscar Goldman in an effort to save the
An all new Steve Martin DVD gifting set. The set features 4 DVDs in a slipcase and includes his 1982 black and white comedy crime mystery Dead Men Don t Wear Plaid , the 1989 Ron Howard directed smash hit Parenthood , the 1996 film version of the classic Phil Silver s series Sgt. Bilko also starring Dan Aykroyd and the wonderful 1999 Frank Oz directed comedy about a low budget film director Bowfinger also starring Eddie Murphy.
A feature-length documentary about Roger Corman's life, career and remarkable influence on modern moviemaking.Blue jeans, sock-hops and drive-in movies: the Fifties were America's age of innocence. But stalking the depths of its post-nuclear bliss, mass paranoia became fuel for Joseph McCarthy's brand of Red Scare terror propaganda. Bomb shelters were a deluxe feature in every American home, government-sponsored educational reels promised an imminent nuclear threat from across the Atlantic, and Hollywood, Babylon of the western world, hung on the brink of collapse. It was here, in the last-ditch machinations of a dying juggernaut, that a mild-mannered, civil engineer's son would become the most influential force in modern moviemaking. Corman's World tracks the triumphant rise of Hollywood's most prolific writer-director-producer, the true godfather of independent filmmaking.
Based on the autobiography of former criminal Jimmy Boyle 1979's A SENSE OF FREEDOM was one of the most controversial and influential dramas of its time. Directed by John Mackenzie (The Long Good Friday) and featuring the camerawork of Oscar-winning cinematographer Chris Menges (The Mission; The Killing Fields) it was justifiably hailed by critics and the public alike for its unflinching depiction of prison life and criminal rehabilitation. A SENSE OF FREEDOM tells the moving and ultimately uplifting story of Jimmy Boyle. Born and bred on the tough streets of Glasgow's notorious Gorbals area Boyle followed in his criminal father's footsteps to become one of the city's most well-known and most violent racketeering hardmen. His life of crime came to a sudden end in the late 1960s when he was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a rival gangster. Incarcerated in the controversial special rehabilitation unit of Glasgow's infamous Barlinnie Prison Boyle discovers the meaning of rough justice when full of rage and hostility he attempts to take on the prison system and the authority of the wardens in the only way he knows how. Slowly and painfully he comes to realise there is more to life than violence and crime as he begins the long process of turning his life around. An extremely powerful film A SENSE OF FREEDOM perfectly illustrates the futility and severe brutality of life behind bars. It is also a deeply moving testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder that in life it is never too late to change for the better. Starring David Hayman (Trial And Retribution) and Fulton Mackay (Porridge) the film features original music by legendary blues artists Frankie Miller and Rory Gallagher.
The horrendous true story of a cat-and-mouse game between an FBI agent and a devious kidnapper who targets the children of rich families in Los Angeles.
The Astrodome - April 1st 2001: A record-breaking crowd of 67 925 was on hand for a historic night which included T.L.C. 2 a father/son war and a championship match with an ending you won't believe!
Set against the backdrop of the 80s music scene, this documentary charts the meteoric rise, fall and ultimate reunion of pop sensation, Spandau Ballett told by the band members themselves with unseen archive footage that will thrill the many fans and beyond.
The Jagged Mark of His Sword Struck Terror to Every Heart - But One! This swashbuckling remake of the silent classic stars Tyrone Power as the dashing masked avenger who single-handedly saves Los Angeles from Spanish despots. Don Diego Vega (Power) is summoned home from his elite training corps in Spain to California where he finds his father the Alcade deposed and the people living in tyranny. Disguised as Zorro a sword-wielding mystery man dressed in black he works to r
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