Cast: Laurence Hardy

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Gina Lollobrigida · Sean Connery · Ralph Richardson · Johnny Sekka

Synopsis Woman of Straw (1964) follows the story of Maria, an Italian private nurse who is employed by Anthony Richmond to look after his wealthy but cruel and manipulative uncle, Charles. Anthony is driven by a deep-seated belief that Charles was...

Direction Basil Dearden

Cast Roger Moore · Hildegarde Neil · Alastair Mackenzie · Hugh Mackenzie

Synopsis The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) follows the unsettling journey of Harold Pelham, who, after a near-fatal car accident, crosses paths with an exact replica of himself. This eerie encounter sets off a chain of events that dramatically disrupts his...

Direction David Swift

Cast Glenn Ford · Hope Lange · Charles Boyer · Ricardo Montalban

Synopsis Love Is a Ball (1963) follows the story of Etienne, a skilled matchmaker who specializes in uniting impoverished but noble young men with wealthy but untitled young women. His latest target is Millicent, whom he encounters on the French Riviera....

Direction Cyril Coke · John Llewellyn Moxey · Joan Kemp-Welch · Tania Lieven

Cast Alfred Burke · Derek Francis · Laurence Hardy · Peter Wyngarde

Synopsis ITV Play of the Week (TV Series) (1955) aired from 1955 to 1974, spanning an impressive 13 seasons and featuring a total of 610 episodes. This long-running anthology series showcased a diverse range of dramatic performances, each episode presenting a...

Direction Alan Gibson

Cast Judy Geeson · Martin Potter · Michael Redgrave · Alexis Kanner

Synopsis Goodbye Gemini (1970) follows the tale of Jacki and Julian, twin siblings whose unusually tight bond leads them into the vibrant and chaotic world of swinging London. Their presence catches the eye of Clive, a gambler deeply in debt. Recognizing...

Direction Julian Amyes

Cast Natalie Ogle · Trevor Peacock · Granville Saxton · Sebastian Shaw

Synopsis The Old Curiosity Shop (TV Miniseries) (1979) is a captivating television mini-series that spans nine episodes. The narrative revolves around Nell Trent, a charming and innocent young girl who finds herself in a challenging situation. As an orphan, Nell resides...

Direction John Elliot · David Cunliffe · Bill Hays · Rudolph Cartier

Cast Patrick Stewart · John Rhys-Davies · Gemma Jones · Michael Kitchen

Synopsis Fall of Eagles (TV Miniseries) (1974) is a 13-episode British television drama broadcast by the BBC in 1974. This epic series delves into pivotal historical events spanning from 1848 to 1918, focusing on the reigning dynasties of Austria-Hungary (the Habsburgs),...