One of the BBC's flagship dramas Casualty depicts the lives of the patients doctors nurses and paramedics attending the frantically busy accident and emergency department of Holby General Hospital. Now approaching its twentieth year on television this is where it all started: the hard-hitting politicised storylines; the accurate portrayal of life in the casualty department; and that theme tune. At a time when medical dramas produced in the UK were thin-on-the groun
Granada Television's adaptation of The Forsyte Saga achieved the seemingly impossible in Spring 2002, matching the BBC's 35-year-old black-and-white classic version with a richly cast and superbly directed take on John Galsworthy's first two novels. The success of these six 90-minute episodes proved that despite the current emphasis on mini-series and dramas developed around the "hot" actor of the moment, our appetite--and attention span--still craves ensemble pieces which are given the space and time to develop in todays focus-group-led scheduling. It also demonstrates that nothing generates television gold like a compelling family drama crammed with lust, rape, class conflict and the insuperable power of money. The Forsyte Saga is nothing if not superior soap opera. It could all have gone horribly wrong, haunted by the spectre of its BBC predecessor--a television legend for anyone over 40. Instead, it succeeds entirely on its own merits with scarcely a weak link; from Stephen Mallatratt's taut and fluid script to David Moore's carefully measured, seamess direction. Risks were taken to banish the old ghosts, particularly in the casting. In the event, Damian Lewis' repressed Soames and Gina McKee as his ill-matched bride, the enigmatic Irene, are inspired choices delivering complex portraits of unhappy, damaged human beings who deserve our sympathy. In a sea of marvellous cameos and splendid acting, the top honours go to Corin Redgrave and Rupert Graves for their hauntingly sensitive interpretations of Old and Young Jolyon, as well as to Amanda Root's increasingly exasperated Winifred; and Gillian Kearney's sharply intelligent and worldly June. All rounded characters without a weakly written cipher in sight. --Piers Ford
DC Anna Travis (Kelly Reilly) has been assigned to her first murder case. Under the watchful eye of DCI James Langton (Ciar''n Hinds) she joins a team investigating a series of brutal and shocking murders. They started eight years ago and the body count - all prostitutes and drug users - was up to six but now a seventh body has been found. This time the victim is a beautiful young student with the murderer no less ugly in his slaughter. Is every victim innocent or are some more innocent than others? Determined to prove herself Anna uncovers a vital piece of information linking one man to all the killings a much-loved actor on the brink of stardom. He seems above suspicion and his smouldering good looks attract even Travis - but in getting closer to the truth is she getting too close to a killer?
An acclaimed story of secrets passion and betrayal based on the novel by H.E. Bates.... A compelling tale of passion's dark secrets - critics applauded Feast Of July as one of the best films of the year! A mysterious young beauty Bella Ford searches hopelessly for the lover who betrayed her. Weary and alone she is offered shelter by the Wainwright family who help her find new hope ... and whose three handsome sons battle for her affections! But just when she is ready to begin h
The complete first series of this hugely successful television series starring John Thaw as the legendary Jack Regan and Dennis Waterman as sidekick George Carter. This is first of four box sets featuring all 13 episodes from series 1. Most of these episodes are new to DVD and 2 episodes have never been previously released on any format. Episodes comprise: 1. Ringer 2. Jackpot 3. Thin Ice 4. Queen's Pawn 5. Jigsaw 6. Night Out 7. The Placer 8. Cover Story 9. Golden Boy 10. St
Charismatic author Ayn Rand brings college students under the spell of her ideology a forceful spirit in perpetual conflict with those she thinks herself superior to. And it's a dangeorus game. In 1949 in the aftermath of the success of her most famous novel 'The Foutainhead' two students Nathaniel and Barbara great fans of her work visit Ayn Rand and her husband Frank. Their friendship develops quickly as Rand's highly intellectual temperament begins to manipulate the pair's relationship forcing the students into an akward affair and eventually marriage. As Nathaniel and Barbara's relationship is strained by the years and Rand herself struggles to complete her novel 'Atlas Shrugged' Nathaniel and Rand begin a torrid affair. Ayn attempts to justify the affair to Barbara and Frank under the growing assumption that they are superior beings deserving of special treatment. As her passion spirals out of control leaving her friends and loved ones devastated and distraught Ayn must decide whether to take the leap her spirit dictates to her and risk losing everything she once held dear.
Based on the ratings we expecting to hear imminently that Ripper Street Series 2 will be commissioned by the BBC for another eight episodes. It premiered to 7.9 million viewers and a 26.1% share to rank within BBC One's top ten highest rated drama programmes in 2012 and outperformed the channel's slot and prime time average share. The debut easily won its time slot against all competition with 1.6 million viewers more than its nearest rival ITV1. Expect returning characters with more of the same rich storylines that meld with the intrigue of a criminal underworld festering on the hard streets of Victorian London following the battle of the men whose job it is to bring the law to the lawless...
The first Prime Suspect introduces Helen Mirren's detective chief inspector Jane Tennison, the only female DCI on an old boy's club London homicide squad. She is like a phantom lurking around the edges of the action while the men rush through their latest murder case, joshing and winking with the kind of male camaraderie the cop genre has celebrated for decades. When DCI Shefford dies of a sudden heart attack, Tennison demands to take over. Despite her superintendent's resistance ("Give her this case and she'll start expecting more"), she becomes the squad's first woman to head a murder investigation. Scrutinised at every moment by her superior officers, Tennison is faced with a case that spirals out from a single murder to a serial spree, a second-in-command who undermines her authority and her investigation at every turn, a team resistant to taking orders from a woman and a private life unravelling due to her professional diligence. Lynda La Plante's script is a compelling thriller riddled with ambiguity that turns dead ends, blind alleys, and the mundane legwork of real-life cops into fascinating details. Mirren commands the role of Tennison with authority, intelligence, and a touch of overachieving desperation. Superb performances, excellent writing, and understated direction make this BBC miniseries one of the most involving mysteries in years. Look for future stars Ralph Fiennes and Tom Wilkinson in supporting roles. --Sean Axmaker
The series focuses on Detective Inspector Jack Regan and Detective Sergeant George Carter of the Flying Squad Scotland Yard as they do their best to thwart criminal activity in and around London. At the time the show was considered the most realistic portrayal yet of the Police in a television series helped by the fact that a real life ex-detective in the Flying Squad was an advisor to the show. Episodes include: 1. Messenger Of The Gods 2. Hard Men 3. Drag Act 4. Trust R
The comic partnership of Arthur Daley (George Cole) and Terry McCann (Dennis Waterman) returns for the Series Two along with a galaxy of star appearances from TV film and pop celebrities. Set Comprises: 1. National Pelmet. 2. Whose Wife Is It Anyway. 3. You Lose Some You Win Some. 4. Don't Tell Them Willie Boy Was Here. 5. Not a Bad Lad Dad. 6. The Beer Hunter. 7. A Nice Little Wine. 8. All Mod Cons. 9. Diamonds Are A Girl's Worst Enemy. 10. The Old School Tie. 11. All About Scoring Innit. 12. Caught In The Act Fact. 13. A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The Back.
An acclaimed writer of best-selling books and award-winning television, Lynda La Plante is the most prolific creator of taut, meticulously observed and forensically correct detective thrillers in the UK. This superb collection brings together three of her most exciting, intense and compelling stories; each unique, and each presenting the kind of sharply written, outspoken and commanding characters she is famous for.Above Suspicion: DC Anna Travis (Kelly Reilly) has been assigned to her first murder case. Under the watchful eye of DCI James Langton (Ciarn Hinds), she joins a team investigating a series of brutal and shocking murders. For eight years the body count of prostitutes and drug users has risen. Determined to prove herself, Travis links one man to the killings, an actor on the brink of stardom. He seems above suspicion, but in getting close to the truth, is she getting too close to a killer?Trial & Retribution: Sins Of The Father: DS Walker (David Hayman) and DI Connor (Victoria Smurfit) are joined at the hip in their search for justice - a search which will follow them from case to courtroom. Young Emily Harrogate the daughter of an apparently happily married couple is found dead in the family home. Appearances prove deceptive as the investigation uncovers a house full of secrets and lies. Any one of them could lead to the true killer - and does - but will justice be done?The Commander: Windows Of The Soul: On an East London estate a priest has been brutally beaten and stabbed to death. Suspicion falls on a fighter from the local boxing club. Commander Blake (Amanda Burton) and DCI James (Mark Lewis Jones) find themselves on opposite sides as the case echoes James's rough-edged youth. Following a vicious attack on a fellow detective, the two are forced to put aside their differences and find the killer before he strikes again.
The second series of The Forsyte Saga, based on John Galsworthy's To Let, moves the story of the sprawling, fractious and aristocratic Forsyte family into the 1920s. The drama shifts to a new generation shouldering the burdensome legacies of an aging Soames (Damian Lewis) and his failed marriage to free-spirited Irene (Gina McKee). The lovely Fleur (Emma Griffiths Malin), Soames' daughter by second wife Annette (Beatriz Batarda), and strapping Jon (Lee Williams), son of Irene and Soames' bohemian cousin, Jolyon (Rupert Graves), develop a romance much to the dismay of their feuding parents. But the long reach of the elder Forsytes' sins--and the tenderness with which they seek redemption through their children--ultimately undercuts the young lovers' happiness. Meanwhile, sundry characters move in and out of the Forsytes' orbit, including a French businessman (Michael Maloney) stirring more troubles for Soames, and an art dealer (Oliver Milburn) with designs on Fleur. As with Series 1, all this will feel familiar to anyone who has seen the 26-part, 1967 version; yet this updated effort renews and redefines the Forsytes' overlapping tragedies, with a more interior feel and a first-rate contemporary cast. As with its legendary predecessor, this Forsyte Saga depends heavily on the seemingly soulless Soames' slow evolution to humanity; Damian Lewis carries the load brilliantly. --Tom Keogh
This box set contains the first five Prime Suspect crime dramas, which star Helen Mirren as detective chief inspector Jane Tennison. The original story, first aired in 1991, was written by Lynda La Plante and established a compelling template--grisly murders, fascinating operational details, well-written characters and believable domestic drama. The feature-length titles in this box set are also available individually:Prime Suspect (1991)Prime Suspect 2 (1992)Prime Suspect 3 (1993)Prime Suspect 4: The Lost Child (1995)Prime Suspect 4: Inner Circles (1995)Prime Suspect 4: Scent of Darkness (1995)Prime Suspect 5: Errors of Judgment (1996) In 2003, Mirren reprised her role for Prime Suspect 6 (not included in this box set).
Contains 10 discs, over 24 hours and all 15 episodes plus "The Making Of" Starring Helen Mirren Prime Suspect Complete Collection Box Set Helen Mirren (Actor), Danny Dyer (Actor), Christopher Menaul (Director), Philip Martin Alongside Tom Bell, Helen Mirren stars in the cop drama series as the hard-edged, chain-smoking Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison;she is later promoted to Detective Superintendent. In addition to dealing with the gritty day-to-day cases Tennison has to solve--involving serial killers, rapists and child abusers--the drama also delves into her personal battles, including her marriage problems and struggle with alcoholism. As an on-going sub-plot, Prime Suspect raises the issue of sexual discrimination in the workforce, as Tennison faces the enduring battle of forging a career in this very male-dominated profession. Created by Lynda La Plante, the show was first broadcast in 1991. ITV
What started as a holiday for 14 enthusiasts ended in a Greek jail on espionage charges! Caught in a minefield of regional politics 14 spotter found themselves arrested for behaving 'suspiciously' at an air base in remote Greece. Their protests fell on bemused and then incredulous ears. Surely the telescopes radio scanners and aircraft serial numbers could mean only one thing: they were spies! What started as an extraordinary farce soon became terribly serious when the spotters we
Jess is a happily married woman with a heart of gold whose husband Jacob the town's local handyman is Mr Dependable. They live in an idyllic house on the riverbank with Jacob's elderly mother May her sister Brenda as well as Nathan Jacob's elderly widowed cousin. Jess is kind and caring and enjoys taking care of them all. Into this content although unexciting life something is about to happen that will blow Jess's world apart. She is forced to question the entire meaning of her
Charismatic author Ayn Rand brings college students under the spell of her ideology a forceful spirit in perpetual conflict with those she thinks herself superior to. And it's a dangeorus game. In 1949 in the aftermath of the success of her most famous novel 'The Foutainhead' two students Nathaniel and Barbara great fans of her work visit Ayn Rand and her husband Frank. Their friendship develops quickly as Rand's highly intellectual temperament begins to manipulate the pair's relationship forcing the students into an akward affair and eventually marriage. As Nathaniel and Barbara's relationship is strained by the years and Rand herself struggles to complete her novel 'Atlas Shrugged' Nathaniel and Rand begin a torrid affair. Ayn attempts to justify the affair to Barbara and Frank under the growing assumption that they are superior beings deserving of special treatment. As her passion spirals out of control leaving her friends and loved ones devastated and distraught Ayn must decide whether to take the leap her spirit dictates to her and risk losing everything she once held dear.
From best-selling author Lynda La Plante, comes three powerful, gripping tales of murder and intrigue with two beating hearts. Kelly Reilly is DC Anna Travis, assigned to her first case under the watchful eye of DCI James Langton (Ciarn Hinds). Together they will undertake a journey that will bring them closer together than either will expect, and risk tearing their lives and careers apart.In Above Suspicion, the case involves seven brutal and shocking murders that have taken place over six years; prostitutes and drug users, some more innocent than others, all victims of a man Travis must get dangerously close to. Above Suspicion 2: The Red Dahlia finds the body of a young woman, sadistically mutilated and drained of blood similar to the unsolved 1940s LA murder dubbed the ‘Black Dahlia’. Who cares enough to recreate a killing from the past, and why? Above Suspicion 3: Deadly Intent starts with a shoot-out in a drug-den, but soon becomes a hunt for one of the world’s most-wanted; a man who will do anything and sacrifice almost anyone to stay free.Special Features: Cast & Crew Interviews Behind the Scenes Lynda La Plante interview Lynda La Plante Biography Photo Gallery Cast Filmographies Subtitles on Above Suspicion 3: Deadly Intent
Betrayal. Revenge. Murder. A crime of passion or a state of mind? Grace Hazlett reeling from the brutal discovery of her husbands adultery takes their young son Adam to move back to her old family home. Her mother Isabel now widowed is a busy GP and set in her own ways. Home as Grace discovers is not always so sweet...In the midst of this emotional turmoil Grace who is an experienced criminal psycologist is asked by the police to determine the guilt or innocence of Julian
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