Cast: Maureen Lipman

Direction Roman Polanski

Cast Adrien Brody · Thomas Kretschmann · Maureen Lipman · Ed Stoppard

Synopsis The Pianist (2002) is based on the memoir of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a Polish Jew who recounted his endurance during the tumultuous period of World War II. As a gifted composer and pianist, Szpilman performed the final live musical piece broadcasted...

Direction Bill Hays · John Cooper · Peter Jefferies · Robert Tronson

Cast Barbara Feldon · Robert Powell · Linda Thorson · Mary Wimbush

Synopsis Thriller (TV Series) (1973) is a collection of standalone episodes, each presenting a unique narrative with its own set of characters. The series is renowned for its diverse range of thrilling stories, spanning from eerie supernatural tales to gripping, earthbound...

Direction Lewis Gilbert

Cast Michael Caine · Julie Walters · Michael Williams · Maureen Lipman

Synopsis Educating Rita (1983) follows Frank Bryant, an English literature professor who finds his life in a rut, grappling with a failed marriage and unfulfilled poetic aspirations. His monotonous existence takes an unexpected turn when Rita, a vibrant hairdresser, enrolls in...

Direction Paul Morrison

Cast Ioan Gruffudd · Nia Roberts · Sue Jones-Davies · William Thomas

Synopsis Solomon and Gaenor (1999) unfolds in the Welsh Valleys circa 1911, chronicling the poignant and ultimately heart-wrenching tale of a love affair between a Welsh girl and a Jewish boy. Gaenor (Nia Roberts), hailing from a devout Welsh mining family,...

Direction Sam Leifer

Cast Tom Rosenthal · Joel Fry · Ryan Sampson · Sophie Colquhoun

Synopsis Plebs (TV Series) (2013) chronicles the lives of three ambitious young men from the outskirts who strive to navigate the complexities of urban life in a bustling metropolis. Their primary goals are to find romantic success, secure stable employment, and...

Direction Stephen Frears

Cast Albert Finney · Billie Whitelaw · Frank Finlay · Janice Rule

Synopsis Gumshoe (1971) follows Eddie Ginley, a nightclub bingo caller portrayed by Albert Finney, who yearns for a more thrilling career. On his 31st birthday, he places an advertisement in the newspaper, offering his services as a private investigator. Donning a...

Direction Robert Young

Cast Bob Hoskins · Gemma Jones · Sadie Frost · Anna Massey

Synopsis Captain Jack (1999) follows the journey of an unconventional sailor who assembles a similarly quirky team. Their ambitious plan involves navigating from northern England to the Arctic, tracing the historic route taken by Captain Scoresby in 1791. This adventure promises...

Direction Gerald Thomas

Cast Jim Dale · Bernard Cribbins · Maureen Lipman · Peter Richardson

Synopsis Carry on Columbus (1992) follows the adventurous journey of Christopher Columbus, who is convinced he can discover a new path to the distant East. He successfully persuades the Spanish monarchs to back his voyage. However, the Sultan of Turkey, who...

Direction Bob Brooks

Cast Nigel Hawthorne · Mick Ford · Kim Taylforth · Jonathan Lynn

Synopsis The Knowledge (TV) (1979) follows the journey of four individuals as they strive to pass the rigorous "The Knowledge" examination, a prerequisite for becoming licensed London taxi drivers. The series delves into the challenges and triumphs of these aspiring cabbies...

Direction John Reardon · Len Richmond

Cast Maureen Lipman · Simon Williams · Maria Charles · Jeremy Bulloch

Synopsis Agony (TV Series) (1979) is a British television comedy series that aired from 1979 to 1981, consisting of 20 episodes. The show revolves around Jane Lucas, a radio host who offers advice as an agony aunt on her call-in show....

Direction Lesley Manning

Cast William Beck · Stephen Kennedy · Maureen Lipman

Synopsis The Agent (2008) follows the hectic day of literary agent Alexander, who juggles manuscripts, negotiations, and lunches with famous clients. His day takes an unexpected turn when he encounters an author whose latest work he deems subpar. However, the author's...

Direction Piers Haggard

Cast Maureen Lipman · David Ross · Benedict Sandiford · Anna Carteret

Synopsis Cold Enough for Snow (TV) (1997) picks up where "El día del esquimal" left off, with Pippa Lloyd and Neil Whittle beginning a romantic relationship that faces immediate challenges, particularly from Pippa's father. The couple navigates their newfound relationship while...

Direction Val Guest

Cast Bernard Cribbins · Bill Maynard · Joss Ackland · Bernard Lee

Synopsis Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (TV) (1981) follows the adventures of Detective Constable "Dangerous" Davies, a police officer known more for his rough edges than his subtlety. Frequently assigned to cases that others avoid or to disrupt situations with his...

Direction Carol Wiseman

Cast Maureen Lipman · Amelia Shankley · Miriam Margolyes · Annette Badland

Synopsis A Little Princess (TV Miniseries) (1986) is a captivating television mini-series that spans six episodes. The story revolves around Sara Crewe, a beloved and indulged daughter of an army captain, who is sent to a prestigious Victorian London girls' school....

Direction Peter Frazer-Jones · Mark Stuart

Cast Maureen Lipman · Lisa Jacobs · Martin Clunes · Gary Waldhorn

Synopsis All at Number 20 (TV Series) (1986) follows the story of Sheila Haddon, who, after the passing of her husband 18 months prior without any life insurance, is left with only fond memories and a substantial mortgage on their family...

Direction Elijah Moshinsky

Cast Jonathan Kent · Maureen Lipman · Christopher Blake · Geoffrey Burridge

Synopsis Love's Labour's Lost (TV) (1985) follows the story of the King of Navarre and his three companions who make a pact to dedicate their time to academic pursuits and abstain from the company of women. However, their plans are disrupted...

Direction Jack Rosenthal · Les Chatfield · Michael Apted

Cast Paula Wilcox · Richard Beckinsale · Joan Scott · Robin Nedwell

Synopsis The Lovers (TV Series) (1970) aired from 1970 to 1971, spanning 2 seasons and 13 episodes. The narrative follows the emotional journey of a young couple as they navigate the complexities of their budding romance, capturing the highs and lows...

Direction John Henderson

Cast Anne Reid · Maureen Lipman · Morag Siller · Paul Chahidi

Synopsis Ladies of Letters (TV Series) (2009) follows the comedic journey of two middle-aged English widows who form an unlikely friendship through a series of humorous and often chaotic correspondence. Their bond begins at a wedding, where they meet under a...

Direction Alan Parker

Cast Steven Serember · Gary Carp · Maureen Lipman · Margery Mason

Synopsis The Evacuees (TV) (1975) follows the journey of two young Jewish boys, Neville and Danny, who are evacuated from their home in Manchester to Blackpool during the Second World War to escape the German Luftwaffe's Blitz. Directed by Alan Parker...

Direction Piers Haggard

Cast Maureen Lipman · David Ross · Benedict Sandiford · Tom Wilkinson

Synopsis Interview Day (TV) (1996) is a comedy-drama that delves into the challenges and emotional journeys of three families as they come to terms with the fact that their children are all grown up. The story unfolds as these parents grapple...