Cast: Penny Downie

Direction Gregory Doran

Cast David Tennant · Patrick Stewart · Oliver Ford Davies · Mariah Gale

Synopsis Hamlet (TV) (2009) presents a gripping tale of Prince Hamlet's internal struggle following his father's murder by his uncle Claudius, who subsequently marries Hamlet's mother. Set in a stark, contemporary Elsinore with sleek black floors and two-way mirrors, the production...

Direction Suri Krishnamma

Cast Hugh Bonneville · Stephen Dillane · Lesley Manville · Joanna Page

Synopsis The Cazalets (TV Series) (2001) spans six episodes, chronicling the lives of the sprawling Cazalet family as they convene for their yearly six-week summer vacation in 1937. The family gathers at their ancestral home, Home Place, nestled in the picturesque...

Direction Debora Cahn · Liza Johnson · Simon Cellan Jones · Alex Graves

Cast Keri Russell · Rufus Sewell · David Gyasi · Ato Essandoh

Synopsis The Diplomat (2023) follows the story of Kate Wyler, a seasoned diplomat who finds herself thrust into a high-stakes position in London amidst a global crisis. Unprepared for the role, Wyler's new assignment has far-reaching consequences for both her personal...

Direction David Yates

Cast Bill Nighy · Kelly MacDonald · Meneka Das · Anton Lesser

Synopsis The Girl in the Café (TV) (2005) is a 90-minute film commissioned by the BBC as part of a series celebrating Africa in 2005. The movie features Bill Nighy and Kelly MacDonald and centers around Lawrence, a dedicated and introverted...

Direction Andy Wilson

Cast David Suchet · Jenny Agutter · Patrick Baladi · Eva Birthistle

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Poirot - Taken at the Flood (TV) (2006) follows the story of a young widow who inherits her late husband's substantial wealth. Her brother, however, is unwilling to share the fortune with her in-laws. To complicate matters, the...

Direction Simon Blackwell · Ben Palmer

Cast David Mitchell · Robert Webb · Louise Brealey · Penny Downie

Synopsis Back (TV Series) (2017) is a comedic series that centers around two former foster siblings, Stephen (David Mitchell) and Andrew (Robert Webb), who reunite after a long period of separation. Following the passing of their father, the duo makes a...

Direction David Hare

Cast Vanessa Redgrave · Ian Holm · Judi Dench · Marjorie Yates

Synopsis Wetherby (1985) unfolds in the quaint town of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, centering around Jean Travers, a middle-aged unmarried schoolteacher. One fateful evening, Jean hosts a dinner party for her married friends, but the gathering takes a dark turn when...

Direction Charles McDougall

Cast Toby Jones · Raphael Acloque · Ash Hunter · Charlie Hamblett

Synopsis The Secret Agent (TV Series) (2016) follows the story of Verloc, who runs a questionable establishment in the heart of Victorian Soho. He navigates a perilous path as he infiltrates a radical anarchist group, all while covertly serving the interests...

Direction Dan Zeff

Cast Charlotte Ritchie · Tom Stourton · Stella Gonet · Matthew Steer

Synopsis Siblings (TV Series) (2014) follows the chaotic and entertaining lives of siblings who reside under the same roof. The series delves into the hilarious and often unpredictable scenarios that unfold as they navigate their relationships with each other and the...

Direction Roger Goldby · Edward Bennett · David Innes Edwards · Douglas Mackinnon

Cast Caroline Catz · Lisa Faulkner · Jeremy Sheffield · Glen Davies

Synopsis Murder in Suburbia (TV Series) (2004) delves into the mysteries surrounding a string of murders in the quaint, fictional English town of Middleford. The narrative revolves around the investigative efforts of two dedicated female police detectives, Inspector Kate Ashurst and...

Direction Stephen Poliakoff

Cast Richard E. Grant · Nathalie Baye · Joe McGann · Sylvia Syms

Synopsis Food of Love (1997) follows a group of former university classmates who come together again to stage a Shakespearean production in a charming English countryside village. The film captures the dynamics and camaraderie of the group as they navigate the...

Direction John Barningham · Simon Wincer · Graeme Arthur · Pino Amenta

Cast Lorraine Bayly · John Bowman · Norman Yemm · Marcella Burgoyne

Synopsis The Sullivans (TV Series) (1976) chronicles the lives of the Sullivan family as they navigate the challenges and hardships of the Second World War. The series delves into the personal struggles and triumphs of each family member as they cope...

Direction Alan J.W. Bell

Cast Thora Hird · Pete Postlethwaite · Penny Downie · Jennifer Luckraft

Synopsis Lost for Words (1999) follows the story of Deric Longden and his wife, Aileen, as they grapple with the reality that Deric's mother, Annie, can no longer live independently due to her advancing age. When Annie experiences her first stroke,...

Direction Nicholas Renton

Cast Jackie Morrison · Ray Winstone · David Hayman · Robbie Gee

Direction Mark Egerton

Cast Gary Day · Penny Downie · Brian McDermott · Peter Collingwood

Synopsis Crosstalk (1982) follows the story of a brilliant computer expert who finds himself isolated in a luxurious penthouse following a severe car accident. With only a dedicated nurse by his side, his life is supposed to be made easier by...