Peter Nichols adapts his award-winning play to devastating effect in Peter Medak's powerful black comedy about an ordinary couple struggling to cope with a severely disabled child. School teacher Brian (Alan Bates - A kind of Loving, Georgy Girl) and his wide Sheila (Janet Suzman - Nicholas And Alexandra, The Draughtsman's Contract) are the parents of young Jo (Elizabeth Rabillard), a child afflicted with cerebral palsy. Caring for Jo threatens to overwhelm their loves, and to stay sane they rely on dark humour. But while Sheila tries to ensure that her daughter has some quality of life, Brian is increasingly obsessed with the idea that she might be better off dead...
Episodes Comprise: 1. A Day In The Life Of 2. The Right Honourable Gentleman 3. Adam's Rib 4. Postman's Knock 5. Accident 6. Dear Diary 7. These You Have Loved 8. Away For Christmas
Set in contemporary London Lilting tells the story of a Cambodian-Chinese mother mourning the untimely death of her son. Her world is suddenly disrupted by the presence of a stranger. We observe their difficulties in trying to connect with one another without a common language. Through a translator they piece together memories of a man they both loved dearly and realize that whilst they may not share a language they are connected in their grief. A delicate and heartfelt drama about memory love language and loss featuring a powerfully compelling central performance from Ben Whishaw.
Featuring a cast and production crew that reads like a Who's Who of British Sixties talent, Three Hats for Lisa is an exuberant, whimsical and utterly irresistible musical romp set in the heart of Swinging London; Sidney Hayers directs, while Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer Leslie Bricusse supplies the songs. Three Hats for Lisa is available here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements. French movie pin-up Sophie Hardy is Lisa Milan, a gorgeous Continental film star who's ...
Only When I Laugh was written by Eric Chappell (Rising Damp Home to Roost) and directed by Vernon Lawrence (Duty Free The Bounder). The series starred James Bolam (Beiderbecke) Peter Bowles (To the Manor Born) and Christopher Strauli (Raffles) as three congenital hypochondriac layabouts forever haunting the ward patrolled by the droll Doctor Thorpe (Richard Wilson - One Foot in the Grave). Episodes Comprise: 1. Blood Brothers 2. Conduct Unbecoming 3. All in the Mind 4. In Sickness and in Health 5. Escape 6. When Did You Last See Your Father? 7. The Reunion
The complete Series 1&2 of the smash hit TV property following Victoria throughout her long and prosperous life as she becomes Queen, Wife and Mother. Series 1&2 take a look at her ascension to the throne and her marriage while series 2 sees her facing the challenges of becoming a mother whilst ruling over a nation in constant unrest. Starring Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes, David Bamber, Peter Bowles, Bebe Cave, Margaret Clunie, Samantha Colley, Martin Compston, Daniel Donskoy, Emerald Fennell, Catherine Flemming, Daniela Holtz, Nell Hudson, Alex Jennings, Ferdinand Kingsley, Tommy Knight, Denis Lawson, Nigel Lindsay, Nicole McCauliffe, Eve Myles, David Oakes, Paul Rhys,Dame Diana Rigg, Adrian Schiller, Leo Suter, Jordan Waller, Anna Wilson-Jones, Bruno Wolkowitch with Peter Firth, Alex Jennings and Rufus Sewell. Directed by Ollie Blackburn, Lisa James Larsson, Geoffrey Sax, Sandra Goldbacher, Jim Loach and Daniel O'Hara, Tom Vaughan
Hot on the heels of her acclaimed success in The Good Life, Penelope Keith undertook a role that would further confirm her place as one of Britain's leading comic actors: the role of Audrey fforbes-Hamilton in To The Manor Born.The opening episode finds Audrey mourning the death of her husband, but more importantly mourning his inability to handle his financial affairs. Forced to sell her beloved Grantleigh Manor, she is equally distressed to find it bought by upstart businessman Richard De Vere, a man with no concept of the history or the valued place of the Estate in the community. Audrey must roll her sleeves up. It's time for the ex-Lady of the Manor to put the new Lord in his place - or vice versa. Let the battle of wits commence!Now all three series, the Christmas Special and the 25th Wedding Anniversary Special are brought together for the first time in one complete collector's set. Incomparable riches await, as you are transported To The Manor Born.
Grantleigh Manor's history changes when Martin Forbes-Hamilton dies and Audrey his widow is forced to sell her beloved stately home to nouveau-riche millionaire grocer Richard DeVere. Audrey and her faithful butler Brabinger move into the small lodge house whilst Richard and his formidable mother Mrs Polouvicka set about making changes at the Manor - much to the annoyance of it's former owner. This brilliant DVD boxed set contains the entire Grantleigh story. Covering all three
Peter Bowles gives a memorable performance as Fleet Street's most successful gossip columnist, Neville Lytton. Co-created by Bowles, this highly popular drama started life as a single play in the Storyboard anthology before continuing through two critically acclaimed series. Featuring appearances by Gwen Taylor, Ralph Bates, Pamela Salem, Jean Kent, Elspet Gray and Lee Patterson, this set comprises both series alongside the original Storyboard play.
Set in contemporary London Lilting tells the story of a Cambodian-Chinese mother mourning the untimely death of her son. Her world is suddenly disrupted by the presence of a stranger. We observe their difficulties in trying to connect with one another without a common language. Through a translator they piece together memories of a man they both loved dearly and realize that whilst they may not share a language they are connected in their grief. A delicate and heartfelt drama about memory love language and loss featuring a powerfully compelling central performance from Ben Whishaw.
'To The Manor Born' stars Penelope Keith and Peter Bowles in this hilarious timeless comedy. Grantleigh Manor's history changes when Martin Forbes-Hamilton dies and Audrey his widow is forced to sell her beloved stately home to nouveau-riche millionaire grocer Richard DeVere. Audrey and her faithful butler Brabinger move into the small lodge house whilst Richard and his formidable mother Mrs Polouvicka set about making changes at the Manor - much to the annoyance of it's form
Three motorcycle couriers take an impromptu road trip out of the city and in to rural Wales.
Following critical acclaim, Victoria (Jenna Coleman) resumes her role as queen establishing herself as a working mother, learning to balance her responsibilities as both parent and Sovereign. However, Prince Albert (Tom Hughes) is still struggling to find a role for himself alongside his powerful wife as she returns to her duties, intent on proving that she can be mother, dutiful wife and Queen. Victoria's challenges during her reign, both home and abroad, leave her with a modern dilemma, can she really have it all? Starring Jenna Coleman, Tom Hughes, Peter Bowles, Bebe Cave, Martin Compston, Emerald Fennell, Catherine Flemming, Daniela Holtz, Nell Hudson, Alex Jennings, Ferdinand Kingsley, Denis Lawson, Nigel Lindsay, David Oakes, Dame Diana Rigg Adrian Schiller, Leo Suter, Bruno Wolkowitch. Directed by Lisa James Larsson, Geoffrey Sax, Jim Loach and Daniel O'Hara.
This cracking box set contains every episode from all three series of the comedy drama The Irish RM. Peter Bowles stars in this comic drama series about a retired English army officer who becomes a resident magistrate in turn-of-the-century West Ireland. Living in a ramshackle house surrounded by the community's eccentric inhabitants Major Sinclair Yates struggles to apply judicial logic in a country where in the words of a former Lord Chief Justice ""The inevitable never ha
This double DVD contains all six episodes of the second series of Rumpole Of The Bailey that starred Leo McKern as the eccentric Old Bailey defence lawyer. Rumpole is set a wide range of challenges including in the first case 'Rumpole and the Man of God' defending a vicar who is in court on a shoplifting charge. Rumpole is also called in to defend a man who claims that his arrest was a case of mistaken identity as well as a known fascist who is facing a charge under the Race Relations Act and a naive young teacher accused of seducing one of his students. It's not an easy life for the lawyer as all the time Rumpole is also trying to stay on top of the day to day shenanigans at chambers whilst constantly endeavouring to pacify wife she who must be obeyed.
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With the children grown up Caroline Fairchild has resumed her former career assuming the role of Editorial Director for her old company Oasis Publishing – against the wishes of husband Donald who also works in the industry.
Playwright Peter Nichols adapted his own blackly comic 1967 Tony Award-winning play for this confrontational film version by director Peter Medak. Alan Bates and Janet Suzman play a married couple struggling to come to terms with their daughter's disability using comedy and cruelty to dispel the desperation of their situation. This uncomfortable, provocative film about marriage, children and life choices is startlingly funny as well as deeply moving. INDICATOR LIMITED EDITION SPECIAL FEATURES: High Definition remaster Original mono audio Audio commentary by director Peter Medak New interview with actor Janet Suzman (2017, tbc mins) New interview with playwright and author Peter Nichols (2017, tbc mins) Original theatrical trailer Image gallery: on-set and promotional photography New English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing Limited edition exclusive booklet with a new essay by Marcus Hearn, an overview of contemporary critical responses, and historic articles on the film World premiere on Blu-ray Limited Dual Format Edition of 3,000 copies
Further adventures of the oh so dapper John Steed and his sidekick Emma Peel. Features six episodes from the 1967 season: 'From Venus With Love' 'The Fear Merchants' 'Escape In Time' 'The See-Through Man' 'The Bird Who Knew Too Much' and 'The Winged Avenger'.
Penelope Keith stars as Audrey Forbes-Hamilton and Peter Bowles as noveau riche millionaire grocer Richard DeVere in this double DVD which contains the entire second series of this classic BBC comedy together with the Christmas Special episode.
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