Direction: Charles Sturridge

Direction Charles Sturridge · Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Cast Jeremy Irons · Anthony Andrews · Diana Quick · Laurence Olivier

Synopsis Brideshead Revisited (TV Miniseries) (1981) is a captivating television series that aired from October 1981 to December 1981. The story revolves around Jeremy Irons, who portrays a young and impressionable Oxford student. He becomes enthralled by Sebastian Flyte, played by...

Direction Jim Henson · Steve Barron · Jon Amiel · Peter Smith

Cast John Hurt · Brian Henson · Frederick Warder · David Greenaway

Synopsis The Storyteller (TV Series) (1988) is a captivating anthology series that aired from 1987 to 1988, consisting of nine episodes. Each episode presents a unique retelling of European folk tales, bringing to life a diverse range of enchanting and sometimes...

Direction Bryan Elsley · John Maybury · Charles Sturridge · Sarah Walker

Cast Will Mellor · Oona Chaplin · Sheridan Smith · Neil Maskell

Synopsis Dates (TV Series) (2013) is a captivating and emotionally charged drama series that delves into the intricate and often humorous dynamics of modern dating. Created by the mastermind behind "Skins," this 9-episode series explores the complex ways strangers navigate the...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Michael Gambon · Jeremy Irons · Bill Nighy · Brian Cox

Synopsis Longitude (TV Miniseries) (2000) is set in the 18th century, where maritime navigation was a significant challenge. Sailors could only accurately navigate by following coastlines, making journeys to distant lands like the West Indies or Americas treacherous. While celestial observations...

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 Charles Sturridge

Cast Kenneth Branagh · Paul Humpoletz · John Grillo · Phoebe Nicholls

Synopsis Shackleton (TV Miniseries) (2002) chronicles the authentic narrative of Sir Ernest Shackleton's daring 1914 expedition to the Antarctic, focusing on his heroic efforts to guide his 28-man team to safety after their vessel, the Endurance, was trapped and ultimately destroyed...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Andrew Scott · Jodhi May · Eileen Atkins · Matthew Rhys

Synopsis The Scapegoat (2012) is a gripping tale set in 1952, as England eagerly anticipates the coronation. The narrative revolves around two men who, despite their stark differences, share an uncanny resemblance. This intriguing premise sets the stage for a complex...

Direction Oliver Blackburn · Lisa Clarke · Charles Sturridge

Cast Alexandra Roach · Crystal Clarke · Charlotte Spencer · Kate Ashfield

Synopsis Sanditon (TV Miniseries) (2019) is an eight-episode series that follows the journey of Charlotte Heywood, a lively and impulsive young woman who leaves her quiet countryside life to venture to Sanditon, a coastal town striving to transform into a fashionable...

Direction Hans Rosenfeldt · Nicola Larder · Charles Martin · Jonathan Teplitzky

Cast Anna Friel · Nicholas Pinnock · Ray Panthaki · Sinead Cusack

Synopsis Marcella (TV Series) (2016) follows the story of a former detective, Marcella Backland, who stepped away from the Metropolitan Police to prioritize her family. However, her personal life takes a dramatic turn when her husband decides to leave her. Compelled...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Michael Gambon · Lindsay Duncan · Romola Garai · Daisy Lewis

Synopsis Churchill's Secret (TV) (2016) delves into the hidden health crisis of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill during the summer of 1953. The narrative unfolds as Churchill experiences a stroke, an event that is meticulously concealed from the public eye. The...

Direction David S. Goyer · Peter Hoar · M.J. Bassett · Jamie Payne

Cast Tom Riley · Laura Haddock · Elliot Cowan · Ian Pirie

Synopsis Da Vinci's Demons (TV Series) (2013) is a captivating television series that aired from 2013 to 2015, spanning three seasons and 28 episodes. Crafted by David S. Goyer, the show delves into the "unexplored" narrative of Leonardo da Vinci, focusing...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast James Wilby · Kristin Scott Thomas · Anjelica Huston · Rupert Graves

Synopsis A Handful of Dust (1987) opens with a glimpse of a deserted camp in South America and a character's vivid hallucination. The narrative then shifts to the lives of Tony and Brenda Last, a wealthy couple residing on Tony's vast...

Direction Tom Rob Smith · James Kent · Charles Sturridge

Cast Richard Gere · Elena Anaya · Ciarán Hinds · Billy Howle

Synopsis MotherFatherSon (TV Series) (2019) delves into the intricate web of power dynamics within the realms of politics, media, and law enforcement, presenting a gripping psycho-thriller narrative. The series explores the complex relationships and manipulations that occur behind the scenes, where...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Florence Hoath · Peter O'Toole · Harvey Keitel · Elizabeth Earl

Synopsis Fairytale: A True Story (1997) follows the journey of Elsie Wright (Florence Hoath) who, after her father is reported missing during World War I, moves to England to reside with her cousin Frances Griffiths (Elizabeth Earl). In their new home,...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Helena Bonham Carter · Judy Davis · Rupert Graves · Giovanni Guidelli

Synopsis Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991) is a cinematic adaptation of E.M. Forster's first published novel. The story revolves around a recently widowed woman who embarks on a journey to Italy. During her time there, she finds herself in a...

Direction Robert Altman · Bruce Beresford · Jean-Luc Godard · Derek Jarman

Cast Theresa Russell · Jacques Neuville · Buck Henry · Elizabeth Hurley

Synopsis Aria (1987) is a unique cinematic experience comprising ten distinct short films, each helmed by a different renowned director. The lineup includes notable figures such as Ken Russell, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Altman, Bruce Beresford, and Nicolas Roeg. Each segment is...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Ted Danson · Mary Steenburgen · James Fox · Ned Beatty

Synopsis Gulliver's Travels (TV) (1996) presents a star-studded retelling of Jonathan Swift's classic satire, focusing on a man who, upon his return home after an eight-year absence, shares extraordinary stories. He recounts his experiences in the Land of Lilliput, where he...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Peter O'Toole · Samantha Morton · Peter Dinklage · John Lynch

Synopsis Lassie (2005) follows the heartwarming tale of a family facing financial hardship who are compelled to part ways with their cherished canine companion, Lassie. After being separated from her loving family and sent far away, Lassie embarks on an extraordinary...

Direction Charles Sturridge

Cast Will Jacklin · Anthony Gopaul · Christian McKay · Bill Nighy

Synopsis Astonish Me (S) (2011) follows the adventure of a young boy who finds himself in an extraordinary situation when he becomes trapped in the Natural History Museum after hours. A mysterious security guard presents him with an enchanting ticket, granting...