Cast: Monica Dolan

Direction Nicholas Hytner · Marianne Elliott · Jeremy Herrin · Jonathan Kent

Cast Jodie Comer · Monica Dolan · Martin Freeman · Tamsin Greig

Synopsis Talking Heads (TV Series) (2020) brings back the critically acclaimed works of Alan Bennett to BBC One, featuring a stellar cast of Britain's top actors. Shot during lockdown while adhering to social distancing protocols, this series presents 10 of Bennett's...

Direction Matthew Warchus

Cast Ben Schnetzer · Monica Dolan · George MacKay · Bill Nighy

Synopsis Pride (2014) is set against the backdrop of the summer of 1984, during Margaret Thatcher's reign and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) strike. In London, a group of LGBTQ+ activists, inspired by the spirit of the Gay Pride March,...

Direction Stephen Frears

Cast Hugh Grant · Ben Whishaw · Naomi Battrick · Andrew French

Synopsis A Very English Scandal (TV Miniseries) (2018) delves into the scandalous tale of Jeremy Thorpe, a prominent figure in the British Liberal Party, who finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and accusation. The narrative unfolds as Thorpe faces...

Direction Jim O'Hanlon

Cast Reece Shearsmith · Monica Dolan · Emilia Fox · Steve Pemberton

Synopsis Inside No. 9: Once Removed (TV) (2018) delves into the lives of a couple, Sarah and Paul, as they navigate the challenges of moving into a new home. While the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale ranks moving house as relatively...

Direction James Strong

Cast Toby Jones · Monica Dolan · Julie Hesmondhalgh · Alex Jennings

Synopsis Mr Bates vs. The Post Office (2023) is a gripping four-part series that delves into the perplexing financial discrepancies that prompted the Post Office to terminate and legally pursue village subpostmasters. These individuals found themselves in a dire situation, unable...

Direction Brian Welsh

Cast David Tennant · Toby Kebbell · Sophie Okonedo · Ashley Jensen

Synopsis The Escape Artist (TV Miniseries) (2013) follows the story of Will Burton, a brilliant and charismatic junior barrister renowned for his exceptional ability to extricate clients from complex legal situations, earning him the moniker "The Escape Artist." Despite the frustration...

Direction Maurice Phillips

Cast David Suchet · Philip Anthony · Robert Bathurst · Anna Calder-Marshall

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - After the Funeral (TV) (2005) delves into a complex mystery where a wealthy man, on the brink of death, unexpectedly changes his will, disinheriting his only heir and redistributing his fortune to other individuals. This sudden...

Direction Julian Jarrold

Cast Emily Watson · Dominic West · Monica Dolan · Robert Glenister

Synopsis Appropriate Adult (TV Miniseries) (2011) is a gripping two-part drama that delves into the chilling case of serial killers Fred and Rose West. The narrative centers around the intricate process that led to their eventual capture and conviction, offering a...

Direction Michael Keillor

Cast Tom Burke · Holliday Grainger · Kerr Logan · Killian Scott

Synopsis Strike: The Cuckoo's Calling (TV Miniseries) (2017) follows the gripping journey of Cormoran Strike, a former military man who now works as a private investigator. Alongside his reliable aide, Robin Ellacott, Strike delves into the dark world of violent crimes,...

Direction Nick Murphy

Cast James Nesbitt · Stephen Graham · Warren Brown · Nonso Anozie

Synopsis Occupation (TV Miniseries) (2009) follows the journey of three former military personnel who find themselves back in Basra, each driven by distinct motivations. The miniseries delves into their individual stories, exploring the complexities and challenges they face as they navigate...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Tom Burke · Tamsin Topolski · Natasha O'Keeffe · Holliday Grainger

Synopsis Strike: Career of Evil (TV Miniseries) (2018) is a gripping two-episode television miniseries that plunges viewers into a chilling mystery. The story unfolds as Robin, while at the office, opens a disturbing package containing a severed female leg. This gruesome...

Direction Michael Keillor · Kieron Hawkes · Charles Sturridge

Cast Tom Burke · Holliday Grainger · Kerr Logan · Killian Scott

Synopsis Strike (TV Series) (2017) follows the journey of a former soldier, Cormoran Strike, who now operates as a private investigator. Alongside his reliable aide, Robin Ellacott, Strike tackles gruesome homicides, utilizing their combined skills to unravel complex cases and bring...

Direction Gavin Hood

Cast Keira Knightley · Matt Smith · Ralph Fiennes · Matthew Goode

Synopsis Official Secrets (2019) follows the true story of Katharine Gun, a translator at GCHQ, who in 2003, during the tense political climate leading up to the Iraq invasion, exposes a confidential email. This email reveals a plan to eavesdrop on...

Direction Kieron Hawkes

Cast Tom Burke · Tamsin Topolski · Natasha O'Keeffe · Holliday Grainger

Synopsis Strike: The Silkworm (TV Miniseries) (2017) follows the story of a private investigator, Strike, who is hired by Leonora Quine to find her missing husband, Owen Quine, a renowned but controversial author. Owen has vanished without a word, leaving behind...

Direction Mike Leigh

Cast Jim Broadbent · Allan Corduner · Timothy Spall · Lesley Manville

Synopsis Topsy-Turvy (1999) is a meticulously crafted film by director Mike Leigh that delves into the lives of the iconic musical duo Gilbert and Sullivan. The narrative focuses on the tumultuous period leading up to the creation and staging of their...

Direction Simon Stone

Cast Carey Mulligan · Ralph Fiennes · Lily James · Johnny Flynn

Synopsis The Dig (2021) follows the journey of a dedicated archaeologist who undertakes a significant historical excavation at Sutton Hoo in 1938. The story unfolds as the archaeologist delves into the rich history and mysteries buried beneath the English countryside, uncovering...

Direction Julian Jarrold

Cast Toby Jones · Kim Cattrall · Andrea Riseborough · Billy Howle

Synopsis The Witness for the Prosecution (TV Miniseries) (2016) is set in the vibrant yet perilous world of 1920s London, where a gruesome murder rocks a luxurious townhouse. The victim is the affluent and alluring Emily French, and all signs initially...

Direction Trevor Nunn

Cast Ian McKellen · William Gaunt · Philip Winchester · Ben Meyjes

Synopsis King Lear (TV) (2008) follows the story of a monarch who chooses to step down from his throne and split his realm among his three daughters. This television adaptation, part of the "Great Performances" Series, features the same talented cast...

Direction Peter Mackie Burns

Cast Tom Vaughan-Lawlor · Tom Glynn-Carney · Monica Dolan · Sophie Jo Wasson

Synopsis Rialto (2019) follows the emotional journey of a man navigating the complexities of grief and parenthood. After the loss of his father, he finds himself repeating past errors with his own son, creating a poignant narrative of familial bonds and...

Direction Jeff Wadlow

Cast Aaron Taylor-Johnson · Chloë Grace Moretz · Christopher Mintz-Plasse · Jim Carrey

Synopsis Kick-Ass 2 (2013) follows the adventures of Dave Lizewski, also known as Kick-Ass, as he attempts to assemble a group of genuine superheroes to combat crime. Meanwhile, he braces himself for the impending threat of Chris D'Amico, now known as...