Cast: Donald Pickering

Direction Richard Attenborough

Cast Sean Connery · Edward Fox · James Caan · Dirk Bogarde

Synopsis A Bridge Too Far (1977) is a gripping war epic directed by Richard Attenborough, featuring an ensemble cast. The film vividly portrays the Allies' daring mission during World War II to seize key bridges in Germany, known as Operation Market...

Direction Douglas Hickox

Cast Burt Lancaster · Peter O'Toole · Simon Ward · Denholm Elliott

Synopsis Zulu Dawn (1979) unfolds in 1879 South Africa, where British administrators in the Cape Colony aim to remove the Zulus as an obstacle to their colonial ambitions. They issue King Cetshwayo an impractical ultimatum, intending to spark a conflict they...

Direction John Gorrie

Cast William Hartnell · William Russell · Carole Ann Ford · Jacqueline Hill

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Keys of Marinus (TV) (1964) follows the Doctor, Susan, Ian, and Barbara as they are stranded on the planet Marinus by the scientist Arbitan. He urges them to undertake a perilous mission to retrieve a set of...

Direction Roy Ward Baker · Robert Chetwyn · John Howard · Peter Sykes

Cast Peter Bowles · Bryan Murray · Beryl Reid · Niall Toibin

Synopsis The Irish R.M. (TV Series) (1983) is a captivating drama that aired from 1983 to 1985, spanning three seasons and 18 episodes. The story revolves around a former English army officer who takes on the role of a resident magistrate...

Direction John Gorrie

Cast Alec McCowen · Penelope Keith · Polly Adams · Donald Pickering

Synopsis Private Lives (TV) (1976) follows the story of Amanda and Elyot, a couple who were once married in a tumultuous relationship. After their divorce, both have moved on and found new partners. Fate brings them together again when they coincidentally...

Direction Andrew Morgan

Cast Sylvester McCoy · Bonnie Langford · Kate O'Mara · Mark Greenstreet

Synopsis Doctor Who: Time and the Rani (TV) (1987) follows the Sixth Doctor as he arrives on the planet Lakertya, where the nefarious Rani has seized control. She has coerced the peaceful Lakertyans into constructing a rocket silo and laboratory complex...

Direction Andrew Sinclair

Cast Richard Warwick · Joanna Lumley · Natasha Pyne · Jeremy Child

Synopsis The Breaking of Bumbo (1970) follows the comedic escapades of young Bumbo Bailey, who joins the Brigade of Guards and is stationed at the esteemed Wellington Barracks in London during the vibrant Swinging Sixties. Bumbo places equal importance on his...

Direction Tom Waller

Cast Benedict Taylor · Michael Cashman · Oliver Stone · Toby Hadoke

Synopsis Monk Dawson (1998) is a compelling narrative of moral transformation, inspired by the acclaimed novel by Piers Paul Read. The story revolves around a Catholic priest who, in the tumultuous era of 1970s London, faces a profound fall from grace....

Direction Cedric Messina · John Gorrie · Rudolph Cartier · Waris Hussein

Cast Charles Gray · Lally Bowers · Eileen Atkins · Janet Suzman

Synopsis BBC Play of the Month (TV Series) (1965) aired from 1965 to 1983, spanning an impressive 16 seasons and 120 episodes. This anthology series showcased a diverse range of dramatic performances, each episode presenting a unique play or adaptation. The...

Direction Gerry Mill

Cast Patrick Troughton · Michael Craze · Anneke Wills · Frazer Hines

Synopsis Doctor Who: The Faceless Ones (TV) (1967) begins with the TARDIS materializing at Gatwick Airport in 1966. Polly witnesses a murder in a nearby hangar and is subsequently abducted by the culprit, Spencer from Chameleon Tours. Ben also disappears under...

Direction Barry Thomas · Peter Cregeen · John Sichel · Peter Jefferies

Cast Tim Woodward · Michael Cochrane · David Troughton · Nicholas Jones

Direction Val Guest · Roy Ward Baker · Sheldon Reynolds · Freddie Francis

Cast Geoffrey Whitehead · Donald Pickering · Patrick Newell · Bernard Bresslaw

Direction Richard Bramall · John Bruce · Les Chatfield · John Cooper

Cast Nicky Henson · Penelope Keith · Arthur Lowe · Richard Pearson

Synopsis Cottage to Let (TV Series) (1977) is a British television series that aired in 1977, consisting of six episodes. The show revolves around the lives of a group of individuals who find themselves in a small, picturesque cottage, each with...

Direction Steven-Charles Jaffe

Cast Rip Torn · Robert Ginty · Cristina Sánchez Pascual · Isabel García Lorca

Synopsis Scarab (1983) follows the chilling tale of a former Nazi who, driven by a thirst for power, embarks on a sinister mission to revive an ancient Egyptian deity. This dark and suspenseful narrative delves into the depths of occult practices...

Direction Clive Donner

Cast Barry Foster · Diana Quick · John Castle · Peter Blythe

Synopsis The Three Hostages (TV) (1977) is a television adaptation that brings to life the fourth installment of John Buchan's Richard Hannay series. This gripping narrative follows the adventures of the iconic character Richard Hannay as he navigates a complex web...