Cast: Penelope Wilton

Direction Julian Fellowes · Brian Percival · David Evans · Philip John

Cast Hugh Bonneville · Michelle Dockery · Maggie Smith · Elizabeth McGovern

Synopsis Downton Abbey (TV Series) (2010) is a captivating period drama that aired from 2010 to 2015, spanning 6 seasons and 52 episodes. The story unfolds in the grand Edwardian country house of Downton Abbey, beginning in 1912. The narrative intricately...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Jonathan Rhys Meyers · Scarlett Johansson · Emily Mortimer · Matthew Goode

Synopsis Match Point (2005) is a gripping drama that delves into the life of a young man navigating the complexities of social ascent and the dire repercussions of his relentless ambition. The story revolves around a protagonist who finds himself entangled...

Direction Ricky Gervais

Cast Ricky Gervais · Jo Hartley · Tony Way · Ashley Jensen

Synopsis After Life (TV Series) (2019) follows the journey of Tony, a man whose life takes a dramatic turn after the sudden loss of his wife. Once known for his amiable demeanor, Tony transforms into a reckless and carefree individual, causing...

Direction Joe Wright

Cast Keira Knightley · Matthew Macfadyen · Brenda Blethyn · Donald Sutherland

Synopsis Pride and Prejudice (2005) unfolds the tale inspired by Jane Austen's classic novel, set in the era of Georgian England, focusing on the Bennet family's five daughters: Jane, Elizabeth, Mary, Kitty, and Lydia. The arrival of a prosperous young man,...

Direction James Hawes

Cast David Tennant · Billie Piper · Camille Coduri · Noel Clarke

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Christmas Invasion (TV) (2005) sees the TARDIS returning to London on Christmas Eve with Rose and an unconscious Doctor. Jackie and Mickey assist Rose in tending to the weakened Time Lord. Meanwhile, a newly deployed British space...

Direction Richard Attenborough

Cast Kevin Kline · Penelope Wilton · Denzel Washington · John Hargreaves

Synopsis Cry Freedom (1987) is a gripping drama inspired by the real-life events surrounding newspaper editor Donald Woods' probe into the assassination of nationalist leader Steven Biko. Initially wary of each other, the black activist and the white journalist find common...

Direction Nicholas Renton

Cast Justine Waddell · Bill Paterson · Francesca Annis · Keeley Hawes

Synopsis Wives and Daughters (TV Miniseries) (1999) is set in the early 19th century and unfolds in a small, gossip-prone English town. The narrative revolves around Molly Gibson (Justine Waddell), who struggles to adapt to her new family dynamics after her...

Direction Edgar Wright

Cast Simon Pegg · Kate Ashfield · Nick Frost · Dylan Moran

Synopsis Shaun of the Dead (2004) is a unique blend of romantic comedy and horror, set against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse. The story revolves around a group of friends who find themselves in a terrifying situation when their local...

Direction Michael Engler

Cast Hugh Bonneville · Michelle Dockery · Maggie Smith · Joanne Froggatt

Synopsis Downton Abbey (2019) follows the ongoing narrative of the affluent Crawley family, who reside in a sprawling estate nestled in the English countryside during the early 20th century. The year is 1927, and the prestigious Downton Abbey is about to...

Direction Richard Eyre

Cast Kate Winslet · Judi Dench · Jim Broadbent · Hugh Bonneville

Synopsis Iris (2001) presents the captivating life of Iris Murdoch, a remarkable woman whose intellectual prowess and creative genius left an indelible mark on the literary and philosophical worlds. The film delves into her early years as a brilliant scholar at...

Direction Amma Asante

Cast Gugu Mbatha-Raw · Tom Wilkinson · Sam Reid · Sarah Gadon

Synopsis Belle (2013) follows the journey of Dido Elizabeth Belle, portrayed by Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who is the mixed-race, illegitimate daughter of a Royal Navy admiral in 18th-century Britain. The film features a stellar cast including Tom Wilkinson, Miranda Richardson, Emily Watson,...

Direction Mike Newell

Cast Lily James · Michiel Huisman · Glen Powell · Jessica Brown Findlay

Synopsis The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) follows the journey of a writer who, in the wake of World War II, finds herself deeply connected to the inhabitants of Guernsey Island. The story unfolds in 1946, when Juliet...

Direction Diarmuid Lawrence

Cast Anna Maxwell Martin · David Morrissey · Penelope Wilton · Katherine McGolpin

Synopsis South Riding (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a captivating drama that unfolds over three episodes, delving into the lives of individuals working for a typical County Council in Yorkshire. The narrative, inspired by Winifred Holtby's insights, reveals that local governance is...

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 Andy Wilson

Cast Julia McKenzie · Elliot Cowan · Emma Griffiths Malin · Joan Collins

Synopsis Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors (TV) (2009) follows the renowned detective as she investigates a series of disturbing events at a reformatory for troubled youth. The institution, managed by a friend of Miss Marple, is rocked by acts...

Direction Christopher Hampton

Cast Emma Thompson · Jonathan Pryce · Steven Waddington · Rufus Sewell

Synopsis Carrington (1995) explores the intricate bond between renowned painter Dora Carrington and esteemed author Lytton Strachey, set against the backdrop of rural England during World War One. Despite Strachey's homosexuality, their connection was profound and multifaceted. When Carrington forms a...

Direction John Madden

Cast Judi Dench · Bill Nighy · Maggie Smith · Tom Wilkinson

Synopsis The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) unfolds in the vibrant city of Bangalore, focusing on the lives of a group of British retirees who decide to relocate to a newly renovated retirement home. The story revolves around the unique experiences...

Direction Hettie Macdonald

Cast Jim Broadbent · Penelope Wilton · Monika Gossmann · Nina Singh

Synopsis The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) follows the journey of Harold, an unassuming individual who has quietly drifted through life, content to observe from the sidelines. One day, while on a routine errand to mail a letter, Harold makes...

Direction Michael Offer

Cast Joseph Mawle · James Nesbitt · Paul Nicholls · Ben Daniels

Synopsis The Passion (TV Miniseries) (2008) is a gripping 4-episode series that unfolds during the pivotal Passover week in Jerusalem. Thousands of pilgrims flock to the city for the most significant festival of their religious calendar, while Roman rulers, led by...

Direction Nigel Cole

Cast Helen Mirren · Julie Walters · John Alderton · Linda Bassett

Synopsis Calendar Girls (2003) is a heartwarming comedy-drama inspired by the genuine account of a group of women who embark on an unconventional journey to raise funds for charity. The narrative revolves around members of the Women’s Institute in Great Britain,...