Felicity Kendal and Pam Ferris star as two gardening enthusiasts, Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme, who put their green fingers to good use solving crime. After meeting by chance, the women discover that they share a passion for gardening. Rosemary has a vast knowledge of plants and is a tutor at a university of horticulture until she is fired. Laura is an ex-policewoman and at a crossroads in her life since her marriage has ended and she has to leave her home and beloved garden. Together the women set up as roving gardeners and find more than weeds growing among the plants. This special boxed set contains all three series and takes us travelling from the gardens of England to the Italian Riviera, the South of France and southern Spain.
Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this phenomenally popular series stars Jason Durr as PC Mike Bradley, the former Metropolitan Police officer whose work now takes him into the heart of rural community life.Staple Sunday-night viewing for two decades, with colourful regular characters that viewers took to their heart, illustrious guest stars and a wonderfully nostalgic soundtrack, Heartbeat scooped many prestigious awards - including Best Performing Peak-Time Drama in 1999 (beating Coronation Street), and several ITV Programme of the Year awards. Attracting a peak audience of 14 million and spawning a highly successful spin-off, The Royal, the series has garnered a devoted following and remains prime-time viewing world-wide.Mike Bradley is still feeling his way with his new posting to Aidensfield - having to contend with stolen radioactive isotopes, witchcraft, babysnatching, murderous intent, UFOs and the continual bad behaviour of one Claude Jeremiah Greengrass!
The Agatha Christie Hour is a collection of ten dramas based on short stories by the most popular novelist in history. Featuring a heady mix of romance, the supernatural and thrilling adventure, the episodes all showcase Christie's unrivalled flair for the dramatic. With guest stars including John Nettles, Roy Kinnear, Amanda Redman, Rupert Everett and Cherie Lunghi, the episodes in this set are: Features: Magnolia Blossom The Case of the Discontented Soldier The Girl in the Train The Fourth Man Jane in Search of a Job The Manhood of Edward Robinson The Case of the Middle-aged Wife In a Glass Darkly The Mystery of the Blue Jar The Red Signal
Created by BAFTA-nominated writer and playwright Clive Exton, this series of twelve soap-style dramas takes a light-hearted look at the varied inhabitants of Carlisle Crescent, a fictitious West London street, who share communal gardens but little sense of community spirit. With further scripts by Willis Hall (Billy Liar, Budgie), William Trevor (Play for Today) and Alick Rowe (Morgan's Boy, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie) The Crezz features an exceptional ensemble cast that includes stand-ou.
A critically acclaimed drama series from the early '90s, The Chief shows a police force under change and the friction generated as attempts are made to reform outmoded policies and challenge the often unacceptable conduct of front-line officers. Tim Pigott-Smith stars as John Stafford, an outspoken and deeply committed officer who has been newly promoted to Chief Constable at Eastland, East Anglia. Not one to shy from difficult decisions, his appointment of the highly capable Anne Stewart as his deputy proves deeply unpopular and exposes some of the more unpleasant institutional attitudes among the ranks. In later series, Stafford moves on and is replaced by Alan Cade (Martin Shaw). While no less capable than his predecessor, Cade finds that the challenge of frontline policing continues to be eclipsed by pressure from both his Home Office superiors and the local government agencies that are increasingly taking over many police roles. Forthright and, at times, controversial, The Chief does not shy from tackling the ever-mounting challenges of modern policing be they the consequences of militant student action, vigilante gangs, bombings, extreme activism, witness intimidation, the exploitation of migrant workers, and dealing with death in the line of duty.
The Bill: Vol. 3 (2 Discs)
The cream of Jersey's detectives Jim Bergerac returns with another series of all-action cases on the beautiful Channel Island. Determined to do the job on his own terms Jim finds himself in constant conflict with the recently promoted Inspector Crozier but - firing along the island's cliff-top roads in his Triumph vintage sports car he still manages to doggedly pursue Jersey's criminal element. This series finds Bergerac in possibly his most serious relationship since the break-up of his marriage - if beautiful estate agent Susan Young can endure the detective's unyielding dedication to his job. Meanwhile the captivating - but as yet uncaptured - jewel thief Philippa Vale returns to the island - does her unfinished business include Jersey's maverick cop? Episodes Comprise: 1. The Last Interview 2. Off Shore Trades 3. What Dreams May Come? 4. Low Profile 5. Return To The Ice Maiden 6. Chrissie 7. The Tennis Racket 8. Sins Of The Fathers 9. Avenge O Lord 10. Fires In The Fall
A notorious poisoner, a corrupt Pope and his ruthless son are on the loose. This epic historical pageant will send shivers down your spine as it brings to life that most infamous and feared of medieval families. The Borgias is a gripping historical drama set in 15th century Italy and tells the dark tale of ruthless Rodrigo Borgia, a man who intends to become Pope and who will not let anything stand in his way. Starring Oliver Cotton (The Dark Knight Rises) & Adolfo Celi (Thunderball) Winner of an RTS award. 3 x BAFTA nominated in 1982.
Mixing music, dance, fantasy and drama, this multiple-BAFTA-winning series broke new ground in charting the ups and downs of a fictional female rock trio trying to make their way in a male-orientated industry. Penned by emigre New Yorker Howard Schuman, Rock Follies brought the style of 1930s American musicals and a touch of Weimar decadence to the Seventies rock scene, casting a satirical eye on an often sordid world where burned-out Sixties idealism has given way to a commercialism that often crosses the line into exploitation. Making stars of Julie Covington, Rula Lenska and Charlotte Cornwell and featuring original music by Roxy Music's Andy McKay this fantastically popular series has only been previously available commercially in an edited format. This release includes all twelve episodes complete and uncut. SPECIAL FEATURES: Interviews with Howard Schuman and Andy Mackay
With memorable and unsettling opening credits and exceptional performances and direction Armchair Thriller became a massive hit for Thames Television in the late 1970s and early 1980s. With its trademark ghoulish razor-sharp cliff hangers and iconic theme tune (by Roxy Music's Andy Mackay) this haunting anthology series was an immediate success its eerie disturbing and downright scary tales regularly attracting over 15 million viewers. Each of its ten stories is a gripping exercise in compelling television showing ordinary people plunged into extraordinary situations. For many this series remains a high-watermark of dramatic television and its many frightening and spooky moments are remembered by viewers nearly thirty years after its original transmission. The complete collection of each spooky episode!
Rock Follies - Series 1 And 2
The Bill went from strength to strength in 1988 when it was restructured into the half-hour format that stormed to the top of the ITV ratings and the show remained a Top Ten UK drama for over two decades – becoming the longest- running police procedural drama ever screened on British television. Starring fan favourites Sgt. Cryer (Eric Richard) WPC Ackland (Trudie Goodwin) DS Ted Roach (Tony Scannell) DC Lines (Kevin Lloyd) and the ever irascible DI Burnside (Christopher Ellison) this set contains 48 consecutive episodes – originally screened in 1989.
Helicopter pilot Ed en route with a government agent and a highly sensitive package realises that his passenger and cargo may be very valuable when he is engaged in a deadly aerial dogfight with another helicopter. Ed shoots his aggressor down and later discovers that the package is a revolutionary satellite-jamming device - SACROS - developed by the government at their intelligence base The Hive. The adventure is only just beginning... Series 1 epsiodes comprise: Out of the H
It seems that Hercule Poirot's luxuriant lifestyle catches up with him when at the opening of his good friend Captain Hasting's new restaurant he suffers a minor heart-attack. He's overweight and has a poor diet and on doctors orders he's sent along with trusty Hastings to the island retreat Sandy Cove to aid his recovery. Upon their arrival Poirot is immediately struck by the eccentric characters already there in particular Arlena Stuart the famous yet scandalous socialite. Despite his orders to relax he observes Arlena openly flauting her affair in her front of her husband with a grief stricken younger man. As his little grey cells work over time he forsees tragedy...
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.
Recently widowed and bringing up two teenage children local general practitioner and forensic surgeon Dr. Paul Dangerfield is a morose and brooding man dedicated to his profession sometimes at the cost of his personal relationships. Episodes Comprise: 1.Down By The Riverside 2.Death In Custody 3.Dem Bones 4.Dr. Stevens' Stalker 5.The Dead Businessman 6.The Call Girl 7.The Body In The Quarry 8.SAS Death 9.The Unfaithful Husband 10.The Norfolk Holiday: Part 1 11.The Norfolk H
A totally original - and at the time extremely daring - blend of music drama comedy satire fantasy and dance Rock Follies owes as much to the American musicals of the thirties and forties as it does to glam rock and women's lib. A huge success both critically and commercially it won a BAFTA Award for Best Drama Series and spawned a Number One album. First transmitted in 1976 this release features all 6 episodes that made up the first series of Rock Follies.
More intriguing investigations for Agatha Christie's famed Belgian detective... The Adventure Of The Italian Nobleman: Hastings decides to buy an elegant car from Mr Vizzini's showroom. Whilst he is there Vizzini receives a message saying that his time is up. Later that day the messenger is found dead in his flat and Poirot and Hastings are drawn into the gangland underworld of London's Little Italy in a baffling case of elaborate blackmail. The Chocolate Box: Poirot is in Brussels accompanying Japp on a trip to receive the 'Branch d'Or' for services to Belgium. They meet up with some former colleagues who still have memories of a case that has apparently remained unresolved for twenty years.
Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme meet when Rosemary leaves her position as a lecturer in horticulture and Laura who is recently divorced is looking for a challenge in life. Both women are keen gardeners although they are from different ends of the horticultural spectrum. Laura adheres to gardening folklore while Rosemary likes to take a more scientific approach. Rosemary is used to being in charge although Laura is determined to have her say and do what she wants. However their garde
Episodes Comprise: The Girl in The Train: George Rowland a bored playboy disowned for the seventh time by his wealthy uncle is on the train to London. When a beautiful girl bursts into his compartment frantically begging to be hidden his life changes dramatically. The Fourth Man: A canon a lawyer and a psychiatrist find themselves together on a train bound for Newcastle. There is a fourth man in the compartment who apparently pays no attention to his companions' animated conversation. But do they have something to learn from this stranger?
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