The daughter of a country doctor copes with an unwanted stepmother, an impetuous stepsister, burdensome secrets, the town gossips, and the tug on her own heartstrings for a man who thinks of her only as a friend.
An anthology of four short horror stories revolving around a mysterious antique shop owner and his antique pieces, each of which hides a deadly secret.
This early Seventies British comedy takes us through seven short stories based on the Seven Deadly Sins. This film is a montage of different styles, from Spike Milligan's mainly silent "Sloth", to the leering Harry H Corbett in "Lust".
Allied prisoners - British, Dutch, French and Polish - pool their resources to plan numerous escapes from the "escape-proof" German P.O.W. camp housed in a Medieval castle known as "Colditz".
This lavish period drama tells the story of Eleanor Bramwell (Jemma Redgrave), a pioneering female doctor in the late nineteenth century, and the struggles she has with her friends, her colleagues and society.
BBC anthology series featuring original plays, theatrical and literary adaptations from 1970-1984. Over 300 episodes aired, each 50 mins to 1 hr 40 mins long. Some were later developed into series, like Rumpole of the Bailey.
Henry Wrigley (Richard Hearne) is happy writing stories for a children's' comic. Then he meets Miss Honey (Dame Margaret Rutherford), who encourages him to go into minor crime.
On a train in Germany, American heiress Amanda Kelly befriends older nanny Miss Froy. When Miss Froy vanishes, everyone Amanda asks denies having seen her. Eventually, Amanda persuades American photographer Bob Condon to help her search.
A British officer resigns his commission on the eve of his regiment's departure for war in Sudan. Accused of cowardice by his friends and the woman he loves, he sets out to prove his courage to them. A remake of "The Four Feathers" (1939).
When one of the copy writers of Pym's Advertising Agency meets his death by falling down a spiral staircase, a new "writer" joins the staff to investigate the matter.
This show was a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and from mid-1968 by Thames Television.
Lord Peter's brother Denver is accused of murdering Mary's fiancé. Lord Peter and Bunter investigate contradicting testimony to uncover the truth and prove Denver's innocence.
Lord Peter Wimsey investigates a mysterious body found in a village churchyard, uncovering clues involving bell-ringing, a jewel robbery, church architecture, and canon law.
