Direction: Martyn Friend

Direction Stephen Volk · Charles Beeson · Martyn Friend · Maurice Phillips

Cast Lesley Sharp · Andrew Lincoln · Kate Duchêne · Anna Wilson-Jones

Synopsis AfterLife (TV Series) (2005) follows the story of Robert Bridge, a university professor portrayed by Andrew Lincoln, who finds himself entangled in a sequence of eerie supernatural occurrences. These events revolve around Alison Mundy, a medium played by Lesley Sharp,...

Direction Martyn Friend

Cast Joan Hickson · Juliette Mole · David Beames · Mona Bruce

Synopsis Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: 4:50 from Paddington (TV) (1987) follows the story of a woman who witnesses a murder from her train window. When she reports it to the police, Inspector Slack dismisses it as a figment of her imagination....

Direction Nigel McCrery · Roy Mitchell · Martyn Friend · Rob Evans

Cast Alun Armstrong · Dennis Waterman · Amanda Redman · James Bolam

Synopsis New Tricks (TV Series) (2003) follows a unique ensemble of former law enforcement officers who are called back from retirement to tackle a variety of unresolved cases. This engaging drama series, which aired from 2003 to 2015, showcases the quirky...

Direction Stuart Burge · Martyn Friend · Peter Smith

Cast Linus Roache · Lia Williams · Raymond Pickard · Gary Lydon

Synopsis Seaforth (TV Series) (1994) is a television program that aired for one season, consisting of nine episodes. The show delves into the lives of its characters, offering a mix of drama and intrigue. Each episode builds on the previous one,...

Direction Martyn Friend

Cast Harry Andrews · Patrick Barlow · Geoffrey Bayldon · Faith Brook

Synopsis All Passion Spent (TV Miniseries) (1986) follows the story of Lady Slane, who, after the passing of her husband, decides to break free from the expectations of her children. Having spent her life as the devoted wife of a prominent...

Direction Martyn Friend

Cast David Beames · Cécile Paoli · John Flanagan · Bernard Kay

Synopsis Fair Stood the Wind for France (TV Miniseries) (1980) follows the thrilling escapades of a British air crew during World War II. After their aircraft is forced down, the crew finds refuge with a kind-hearted French family. The series, spanning...

Direction Bill Bain · Jonathan Alwyn · Christopher Hodson · Martyn Friend

Cast Alfred Burke · Bernard Horsfall · Antonia Pemberton · Simon Cadell

Synopsis Enemy at the Door (TV Series) (1978) is a gripping television series that aired from 1978 to 1980, consisting of 26 episodes. The show delves into the dramatic events of the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands during World War...

Direction Martyn Friend

Cast Malcolm Stoddard · David Ashton · Charles Bolton · Andrew Burt

Synopsis The Voyage of Charles Darwin (TV Series) (1978) follows the journey of renowned naturalist Charles Darwin (1809-82), beginning with his academic pursuits at university. The series then delves into his transformative five-year expedition aboard the HMS Beagle, capturing the adventures...

Direction Donald McWhinnie · Roger Bamford · Julian Amyes · Robert Tronson

Cast Leo McKern · Jonathan Coy · Julian Curry · Marion Mathie

Synopsis Rumpole of the Bailey (TV Series) (1978) spans seven seasons from 1978 to 1992, focusing on Horace Rumpole, a dedicated barrister navigating the bustling courtrooms of the Old Bailey in London. Known as an "Old Bailey Hack," Rumpole is part...

Direction Silvio Narizzano · Martyn Friend · John Woods · Sarah Pia Anderson

Cast William Simons · Patrick Malahide · Belinda Lang · Tim Dutton

Synopsis Alleyn Mysteries (TV Series) (1990) is a captivating BBC production that brings to life the intricate and elegant crime puzzles crafted by New Zealand author Ngaio Marsh. Marsh's passion for theatre and art is evident in her stories, which feature...

Direction Les Blair · Robert Young · Robert Bierman · Dewi Humphreys

Cast Alfred Molina · Geraldine James · Timothy West · Sean Bean

Synopsis Screen One (TV Series) (1985) aired from 1985 to 2002, spanning 6 seasons. The series was developed by producer Kenith Trodd, who was part of a 1984 team tasked with exploring how the BBC could compete with Channel Four's innovative...

Direction Roger Gartland · Matthew Evans · Martyn Friend · Maurice Phillips

Cast Ken Stott · Claire Price · Jennifer Black · Gregor Gillespie

Synopsis Rebus (TV Series) (2000) follows the enigmatic Detective Inspector John Rebus as he navigates the historic streets of Edinburgh. His cases take him from the city's picturesque landmarks to its darker, more menacing corners, revealing the intricate layers of its...

Direction Martyn Friend

Cast Jan Niklas · Geraldine Chaplin · Sinead Cusack · Emma Streets

Synopsis Winter Solstice (TV) (2003) follows Elfrida and Oscar as they plan a quiet and simple Christmas season in Sutherland, Scotland, after a tragic loss. Oscar, grieving the death of his wife and daughter, invites his friend Elfrida to join him...

Direction Martyn Friend

Cast Susan Fleetwood · Rosemary Leach · Gabrielle Anwar · Feodor Chaliapin Jr.

Direction Martyn Friend · Alan Wareing · Michael Owen Morris · A.J. Quinn

Cast Jack Shepherd · Helen Masters · Tim Wylton · Aaron Harris