Cast: Peter Bowles

Direction Michelangelo Antonioni

Cast David Hemmings · Vanessa Redgrave · Sarah Miles · Peter Bowles

Synopsis Blow-Up (1966) follows the story of Thomas, a disillusioned and affluent fashion photographer navigating the vibrant yet superficial world of "Swinging London." Plagued by a sense of emptiness despite his glamorous lifestyle of casual encounters and substance use, Thomas finds...

Direction Daisy Goodwin · Tom Vaughan · Oliver Blackburn · Sandra Goldbacher

Cast Jenna Coleman · Rufus Sewell · Tom Hughes · Catherine H. Flemming

Synopsis Victoria (TV Series) (2016) is a captivating period drama that spans three seasons and 25 episodes, originally airing from 2016 to 2019. The series delves into the formative years of Queen Victoria, portrayed by Jenna Coleman, beginning with her ascension...

Direction Dan Reed

Cast David Suchet · David Yelland · Jemima Rooper · Zoe Wanamaker

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - Third Girl (TV) (2008) begins with a troubled young heiress seeking the help of renowned detective Hercule Poirot and mystery writer Ariadne Oliver. The heiress confesses that she believes she might have committed a murder, though...

Direction Hong Khaou

Cast Ben Whishaw · Cheng Pei-Pei · Andrew Leung · Peter Bowles

Synopsis Lilting (2014) follows the emotional journey of a Chinese mother who is grappling with the sudden loss of her son. Her quiet life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious individual, who speaks a different language, enters her world. This...

Direction Sydney Newman · Don Leaver · Peter Hammond · Kim Mills

Cast Patrick MacNee · Diana Rigg · Honor Blackman · Linda Thorson

Synopsis The Avengers (TV Series) (1961) was a British television series that aired from 1961 to 1969, spanning 7 seasons and 161 episodes. Produced by Associated British Corporation and created by Sydney Newman, the series showcased the adventures of secret agents...

Direction Leslie Norman · Roy Ward Baker · Basil Dearden · David Greene

Cast Tony Curtis · Roger Moore · Laurence Naismith · Juliet Harmer

Synopsis The Persuaders! (TV Series) (1971) follows the thrilling escapades of English aristocrat Lord Brett Sinclair and American playboy Danny Wilde. United by Judge Fulton to tackle crimes that elude conventional law enforcement, these two polar opposites form an unlikely alliance....

Direction Sidney Lumet

Cast Sean Connery · Trevor Howard · Vivien Merchant · Ian Bannen

Synopsis The Offence (1973) delves into the grim world of police brutality through the lens of Sidney Lumet. The film centers around Detective Sergeant Johnson, a seasoned officer with two decades of service in the British Police Force. The relentless exposure...

Direction John Hough

Cast Pamela Franklin · Roddy McDowall · Clive Revill · Gayle Hunnicutt

Synopsis The Legend of Hell House (1973) follows a group of investigators, including a physicist, his wife, a young female psychic, and the sole survivor of a prior expedition, as they venture into the infamous Hell House. Their mission is to...

Direction John Hough

Cast Mark Lester · Peter Bowles · Susan George · Peter Vaughan

Direction Sidney Gilliat

Cast Hayley Mills · Hywel Bennett · Britt Ekland · George Sanders

Synopsis Endless Night (1971) follows Michael Rogers, a chauffeur with modest means but grand aspirations. His primary ambition is to construct his ideal home on an idyllic plot of land. Michael's fortunes change when he meets Ellie, a wealthy heiress, and...

Direction Stuart Cooper

Cast Donald Sutherland · Francine Racette · David Hemmings · John Hurt

Synopsis The Disappearance (1977) is a gripping thriller centered around a professional assassin whose life takes a dark turn when his wife vanishes without a trace. As he grapples with her mysterious disappearance, he is unexpectedly hired by a clandestine international...

Direction Jules Williamson

Cast Kelly Preston · Jenny Seagrove · Sally Phillips · Franco Nero

Synopsis Off the Rails (2021) follows a group of four friends in their 50s who embark on a nostalgic adventure, revisiting an inter-rail journey across Europe. This time, 18-year-old Maddie joins them, stepping in for her late mother to honor her...

Direction James Hacking

Cast Claire Forlani · Dougray Scott · Michelle Ryan · Simon Callow

Synopsis Love's Kitchen (2011) follows the journey of a renowned London chef, Scott, who moves to the countryside following the tragic loss of his wife in a car accident. Inspired by his friend Gordon Ramsay, Scott transforms an old country pub...

Direction Roy Ward Baker · Robert Chetwyn · John Howard · Peter Sykes

Cast Peter Bowles · Bryan Murray · Beryl Reid · Niall Toibin

Synopsis The Irish R.M. (TV Series) (1983) is a captivating drama that aired from 1983 to 1985, spanning three seasons and 18 episodes. The story revolves around a former English army officer who takes on the role of a resident magistrate...

Direction John Hay

Cast Alfred Molina · Helen Slater · Peter Bowles · Dinsdale Landen

Synopsis The Steal (1995) follows a young American computer hacker who is recruited by a progressive British attorney to rectify an injustice inflicted upon a developing nation by a London-based investment firm. Despite the combined skills of the hacker and her...

Direction Sidney Hayers

Cast Joe Brown · Sophie Hardy · Sid James · Una Stubbs

Synopsis Three Hats for Lisa (1966) follows the escapades of three young Londoners who decide to skip work for a day to greet an international film star at Heathrow Airport. The star joins them and their taxi driver on a whimsical...

Direction Donald McWhinnie · Roger Bamford · Julian Amyes · Robert Tronson

Cast Leo McKern · Jonathan Coy · Julian Curry · Marion Mathie

Synopsis Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series) (1978) spans seven seasons from 1978 to 1992, focusing on Horace Rumpole, a dedicated barrister navigating the bustling courtrooms of the Old Bailey in London. Known as an "Old Bailey Hack," Rumpole is part...

Direction Jon Ivay

Cast Gary Stretch · Geoff Bell · Phil Daniels · Laila Rouass

Synopsis Freebird (2008) follows the journey of three London motorcycle couriers, Fred (Gary Stretch), Tyg (Geoff Bell), and Grouch (Phil Daniels), who embark on a quest from the bustling city to the serene Welsh mountains. Their mission is to locate a...

Direction Don Sharp

Cast Eva Renzi · David Buck · Peter Vaughan · Paul Hubschmid

Synopsis Taste of Excitement (1970) follows a thrilling narrative where a mysterious death on the Dover/Boulogne car ferry sets the stage for a series of perilous events. The central figure, Jane Kerrell, a young woman in her early twenties, finds herself...

Direction David Hemmings

Cast Connie Sellecca · Ed Marinaro · Pavel Douglas · Peter Bowles

Synopsis Passport to Murder (TV) (1993) follows the thrilling journey of a high-society woman from Park Avenue who embarks on a Parisian adventure. Her vacation takes a perilous turn when she discovers that enigmatic individuals are shadowing her every move.