Cinematography: Bob Edwards

Direction Douglas Hickox

Cast Michael York · John Gielgud · Ian Richardson · Finola Hughes

Synopsis The Master of Ballantrae (TV) (1984) unfolds the tale of two Scottish noblemen, brothers whose lives are forever altered by the tumultuous Jacobite uprising of 1745. The narrative delves into the complex dynamics of their family, as the rebellion shatters...

Direction Richard Carpenter · Robert Young · Ian Sharp · Gerry Mill

Cast Michael Praed · Ray Winstone · Judi Trott · Peter Llewellyn Williams

Synopsis Robin of Sherwood (Robin Hood) (TV Series) (1984) is a captivating British television series that aired from 1984 to 1986. The narrative follows Robin of Loxley, who is selected by the enigmatic Herne the Hunter to serve as his champion...

Direction Waris Hussein

Cast Anthony Hopkins · Lesley-Anne Down · Donald Pleasence · Frank Finlay

Synopsis Arch of Triumph (TV) (1984) unfolds in Paris on the brink of Nazi occupation, where an Austrian refugee physician finds himself entangled in a passionate affair with an enigmatic woman. The looming shadow of World War II casts a grim...

Direction Paul Bogart

Cast John Gielgud · Ted Wass · Andrea Marcovicci · Alyssa Milano

Synopsis The Canterville Ghost (TV) (1986) follows a young American couple who inherit a historic English castle, only to discover that it is inhabited by the ghost of a disgraced ancestor. This spectral figure is bound to the estate due to...

Direction Sidney Hayers · Pat Jackson · Patrick Dromgoole · Peter Sasdy

Cast Oliver Tobias · Michael Gothard · Jack Watson · Brian Blessed

Synopsis Arthur of the Britons (TV Series) (1972) is a historical drama that dispels the mythical grandeur of Camelot, portraying Arthur as the leader of a modest Celtic tribe in post-Roman Britain. Set during the Dark Ages, the series follows Arthur's...

Direction Philip Leacock

Cast Eva Marie Saint · Robin Ellis · Raymond Burr · Harry Andrews

Synopsis The Curse of King Tut's Tomb (TV) (1980) follows a group of archaeologists, engineers, and laborers who embark on an expedition to uncover the ancient tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen. Following the discovery, a series of inexplicable and fatal...

Direction Steve Gethers

Cast Dyan Cannon · Elke Sommer · Robert Hardy · Patrick Ryecart

Synopsis Jenny's War (TV Miniseries) (1985) is a gripping tale inspired by true events, centering around a determined woman who embarks on a perilous journey to save her Royal Air Force pilot son. After her son's plane is shot down over...

Direction Ian Sharp

Cast Branko Blace · Mirko Boman · Trevor Byfield · Ben Cross

Synopsis Twist of Fate (TV Miniseries) (1989) follows the gripping tale of an SS officer who, after being involved in a failed assassination attempt on Hitler, is forced into hiding. To evade capture, he undergoes plastic surgery and assumes a new...

Direction Alan Macmillan · Simon Massey · Julian Jarrold · Tony Kysh

Cast Peter O'Brien · Bernard Hill · Anne Reid · Suzanne Packer

Synopsis Crime Story (1992) presents a gripping collection of programs that delve into the dramatic reenactments of some of Britain's most infamous crimes. Each episode offers a compelling narrative that is both thrilling and emotionally resonant, showcasing how reality can often...

Direction Paul Lynch

Cast Richard Harris · Patrick O'Neal · Victoria Tennant · Ian Ogilvy

Synopsis Maigret (TV) (1988) follows the intricate investigations of Jules Maigret, a renowned Parisian police detective known for his meticulous approach to solving crimes. This television adaptation delves into Maigret's efforts to unravel the murder of a close friend, a private...

Direction Don Taylor

Cast Howard Hesseman · Brooke Shields · Darren McGavin · Dick O´Neill

Synopsis The Diamond Trap (TV) (1988) follows the story of two seasoned New York police detectives, portrayed by Howard Hesseman and Ed Marinaro, who enlist the assistance of a gallery employee, played by Brooke Shields, to thwart an impending jewel theft....

Direction Dennis Abey · Jim Goddard · Charles Crichton

Cast Oliver Tobias · Lesley Dunlop · Hywel Williams-Ellis · Peter Capell

Synopsis Smuggler (TV Series) (1981) is a thrilling television series that spans 13 episodes, transporting viewers to the year 1802. The narrative revolves around Jack Vincent, a former British naval officer who has turned to a life of smuggling. Set against...