Cast: Amanda Root

Direction Andy Wilson · Christopher Menaul · David Moore

Cast Damian Lewis · Rupert Graves · Gina McKee · Amanda Root

Synopsis The Forsyte Saga. To Let (TV Miniseries) (2003) is set in the 1920s, long after the tumultuous marriage between Soames Forsyte and the enchanting pianist Irene Heron dissolved. Both have since remarried and forged new lives. Irene finds happiness with...

Direction Christopher Menaul · David Moore · Andy Wilson

Cast Damian Lewis · Gina McKee · Alistair Petrie · Amanda Root

Synopsis The Forsyte Saga (TV Miniseries) (2002) unfolds in the opulent backdrop of Victorian England, where Soames Forsyte, a scion of a prosperous and haughty family, becomes enamored with Irene Herron, a woman of modest means. Following the counsel of Irene's...

Direction Ashley Pearce

Cast David Suchet · Joe Absolom · Simon Molloy · Richard Hope

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - Mrs McGinty's Dead (TV) (2008) follows the renowned detective Hercule Poirot as he delves into the mysterious death of a local cleaning woman in a quaint village. With only a couple of photographs as his initial...

Direction Roger Michell

Cast Amanda Root · Ciarán Hinds · Susan Fleetwood · Corin Redgrave

Synopsis Persuasion (1995) delves into the life of Anne Elliot, a woman from a once-prosperous aristocratic family now facing financial struggles. Eight years prior, Anne was convinced to end her engagement to Frederick Wentworth, a promising but impoverished naval officer. The...

Direction Rachel Talalay

Cast Benedict Cumberbatch · Martin Freeman · Amanda Abbington · Sacha Dhawan

Synopsis Sherlock: The Six Thatchers (TV) (2017) follows the iconic detective as he anticipates the next move from the cunning Moriarty, even after his apparent demise. Meanwhile, a perplexing case involving the destruction of Margaret Thatcher's portraits stumps Scotland Yard. Sherlock,...

Direction Jessica Swale

Cast Gemma Arterton · Lucas Bond · Gugu Mbatha-Raw · Penelope Wilton

Synopsis Summerland (2020) follows the journey of a woman living in the English countryside during the tumultuous period of the Second World War. Initially, she is determined to send away a young evacuee who has been placed in her care. However,...

Direction Peter Hewitt

Cast Tom Courtenay · Michael Legge · Laura Fraser · Stephen Fry

Direction Herbert Wise

Cast Derek Jacobi · Alun Armstrong · Blake Ritson · William Mannering

Synopsis Breaking the Code (TV) (1996) delves into the life of Alan Turing, a brilliant English mathematician who played a pivotal role in the development of the digital computer. The film highlights his crucial contributions to the decryption of the Enigma...

Direction Tom Hooper

Cast Romola Garai · Celia Imrie · Kate Maberly · Hugh Dancy

Synopsis Daniel Deronda (TV Miniseries) (2002) unfolds in the heart of Victorian London, where the captivating Gwendolen Harleth finds herself inexorably drawn to the enigmatic and altruistic Daniel Deronda. This gentleman, whose lineage remains a mystery, possesses an intelligence and kindness...

Direction Neil Cross · Niall MacCormick

Cast Russell Tovey · Bertie Carvel · Amrita Acharia · Nina Toussaint-White

Synopsis The Sister (TV Miniseries) (2020) follows the life of Nathan, who has been happily married for nearly a decade. His world is suddenly upended when an unexpected visitor, Bob, arrives at his doorstep with startling revelations. This encounter sets off...

Direction David Evans

Cast Mary-Louise Parker · Susan Lynch · Shawn Doyle · Wendy Crewson

Synopsis The Robber Bride (TV) (2007) follows John Grismer, a former cop turned insurance investigator, as he is drawn into the enigmatic disappearance of Zenia Arden, a captivating journalist. Zenia's closest friends—Roz Andrews, Tony Fremont, and Charis White—each had compelling motives...

Direction Mark Hildebrand · Vic Mignogna · Paul Sieber · Jack Marshall

Cast John Broughton · Michael Bednar · Holly Bednar · Dean Rogers

Synopsis Starship Farragut (TV Series) (2007) is an 8-episode fan-produced series inspired by the classic "Star Trek" series. It chronicles the journeys of the Federation Starship Farragut, its dedicated crew, and their intrepid captain, John Thomas "Jack" Carter. The narrative unfolds...

Direction Stephen Hopkins

Cast David Morrissey · Natascha McElhone · Aidan Gillen · Eddie Marsan

Synopsis Thorne: Sleepyhead (2010) centers around Detective Inspector Tom Thorne as he delves into the case of an enigmatic serial killer. The first three victims of this killer met their demise, but the fourth, Alison Willetts, was left in a state...

Direction James Hawes

Cast Jessie Wallace · Richard Armitage · Shaun Parkes · Lee Williams

Synopsis Miss Marie Lloyd (2007) is a captivating biographical film that delves into the life of the most celebrated female performer in early 20th-century England. Set in the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of the early 1900s, the movie portrays the rise...

Direction Tim Dunn

Cast Sebastian Armesto · Richard Armitage · Charlie Condou · Aden Gillett

Synopsis The Impressionists (TV Miniseries) (2006) is a captivating three-hour miniseries that delves into the personal and professional lives of some of the most renowned Impressionist artists, including Monet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, and Manet. This series is meticulously crafted using documentary...

Direction Michael Whyte

Cast Ciarán Hinds · Kate Buffery · Amanda Root · Daniel Massey

Synopsis The Man Who Cried (TV) (1993) follows the story of Abel Mason, a man trapped in a miserable marriage with a cruel wife who relentlessly belittles him and abuses their son, Dick. When the woman Abel truly loves meets a...

Direction David Blair

Cast Helen McCrory · Kevin McKidd · Douglas Henshall · Mark Strong

Direction Stuart Burge · Nuria Espert

Cast Deborah Findlay · Suzanna Hamilton · Gillian Hanna · Patricia Hayes

Synopsis The House of Bernarda Alba (TV) (1991) centers around a tyrannical and secluded widow residing in a modest Spanish village. Her extreme piety and controlling nature stifle her daughters' ability to lead typical social lives. The eldest daughter is permitted...

Direction Kavi Raz

Cast Jason Flemyng · Amanda Root · Ameet Chana · David Essex

Synopsis The Black Prince (2017) delves into the life of Maharajah Duleep Singh, the final monarch of Punjab, as he grapples with the complexities of his dual heritage and the persistent challenges that arise from it. The narrative unfolds as Duleep...

Direction Andrew Grieve

Cast Roy Marsden · Ian Bannen · Cathryn Harrison · Amanda Root

Synopsis Original Sin (TV) (1997) follows the story of Peverell Press, a venerable London publishing firm with a rich history spanning two centuries. The company undergoes a significant transformation when it is acquired by new leadership. Gerard Etienne, the newly appointed...