Cast: Edward Petherbridge

Direction Sönke Wortmann

Cast Johanna Wokalek · David Wenham · John Goodman · Iain Glen

Synopsis Pope Joan (2009) delves into the intriguing legend of the sole female pope in history. Initially titled Die Papstin, this film chronicles the journey of a young woman propelled by her passion for learning and unwavering faith, as she navigates...

Direction Mike Newell

Cast Hugh Grant · Alan Rickman · Georgina Cates · Alun Armstrong

Direction Paul Annett · Simon Langton · Don Taylor · Rodney Bennett

Cast Peter Barkworth · Anna Cropper · Bernard Brown · Sylvia Kay

Direction Robert Knights · Moira Armstrong · John Irvin · Jack Gold

Cast Maggie Smith · Jean Simmons · Rupert Graves · Joan Plowright

Direction Don Taylor

Cast Anna Cropper · Sylvia Kay · Edward Petherbridge · Clive Swift

Synopsis The Exorcism (TV) (1972) follows a group of four friends who come together for a Christmas feast in a secluded, ancient cottage. The evening takes a chilling turn when a power outage strikes and the telephone lines go silent. As...

Direction Jim Goddard

Cast Alun Armstrong · Suzanne Bertish · Janet Dale · Jane Downs

Synopsis The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (TV Miniseries) (1982) follows the journey of a young man, Nicholas Nickleby, who embarks on a quest to secure his family's financial stability. After the death of his father, Nicholas takes it upon...

Direction David Hugh Jones

Cast Mike Gwilym · Amanda Redman · John Woodvine · Annette Crosbie

Synopsis Pericles, Prince of Tyre (TV) (1984) follows the tumultuous journey of Prince Pericles as he unravels the sinister truth behind Antioch's riddle, compelling him to escape for his life. His flight leads him through a series of harrowing experiences, including...

Direction Lawrence Gordon Clark

Cast Edward Petherbridge · Lalla Ward · Preston Lockwood · Barbara Ewing

Synopsis The Ash Tree (TV) (1975) is a chilling installment in the BBC's annual "A Ghost Story for Christmas" series. The narrative unfolds as Sir Richard Dickin inherits his family's estate and is plagued by vivid dreams of his ancestor, Sir...

Direction John Braine

Cast Kenneth Haigh · Zena Walker · Paul Hardwick · Avice Landone

Synopsis Man at the Top (TV Series) (1970) is a gripping television drama that aired from 1970 to 1972, spanning two seasons. The series chronicles the journey of a driven young man from modest beginnings as he navigates the challenges of...