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When the infamous 70s underworld legends are tasked with robbing Britain's richest banker, they are caught mid-heist and sentenced to do time in Britain's toughest prison. Once inside, they encounter their old nemesis Slick Vic Farrow (Billy Murray) who is intent on murdering the gang.

Now with the help of a terrifying life sentencer - psychotic serial killer, David, the old-school criminals need to use all their wits to take down Slick Vic, set in motion a heart-stopping, brutal prison riot and stage a daring escape!

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Nearly 50 years after Rick's first road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway, he's back to retrace his steps.

San Francisco to Monterey
Rick enjoys sitting on the dock of the bay, tasting legendary dishes like Cioppino and an oyster pancake called Hangtown Fry.

Monterey to San Diego
Rick's Californian travels take him further south past citrus groves and vineyards into the city of dreams, Los Angeles, and ending in San Diego.
San Diego to Baja California
Rick travels over the border to Mexico's Baja Peninsula, home to Baja Med Cuisine and allegedly the best breakfast in the world.
Guadalajara to Puerto Vallarta
Rick explores Guadalajara, the city that gave us Mariachis and dishes like Carne con Chilli and lands in the town that placed Tequila on the world map.
Mexico City to Puebla
Rick's culinary travels take him through Mexico City, Puebla and Oaxaca for Mole and Mezcal, Mexico's most iconic dish and drink.
Oaxaca to Chinantlan Mountains
Rick Stein reaches Oaxaca, home to Mexico's national cheese Queso Oaxacana and a land where vanilla grows wild and cacao orchards are harvested to make superb chocolate.
Yucatan Peninsula
Rick Stein's journey draws to a close in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula with dishes like Pibil, Sikilpak and grilled seafood in Tulum where his journey ends on the shores of the Caribbean Sea.

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Mad kings. Murdered princes. Witch trials. The black death. Uncover the shocking truth behind history's most infamous mysteries, and what they reveal about our changing society.

Were the Princes in the Tower murdered in 1483, and if so, why? Why did the Black Death kill so many? Why did a witch craze sweep 16th century Britain? How did the 'Madness of King George' change Britain? These enduring mysteries have baffled academics and fascinated history fans for centuries. This series sees historian Lucy Worsley turn sleuth, as she reopens the investigation and re-evaluates these stories through a modern lens.

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Plays, pies and Tudor plots abound in Ben Elton's critically acclaimed comedy about William Shakespeare. With a family in Stratford and his theatre company in London, the Bard is burning the candle at both ends.

His teenage daughter Sue is as stroppy as ever, best mate Kit Marlowe is in danger, and neighbour Kate is desperate to be an actress - despite the fact it's still illegal for women to do anything interesting. Meanwhile, Will has been working on his masterpiece, Hamlet. Pity everyone thinks it's a comedy. Love potions are sweeping through Stratford and there's something a little off about Love's Labour's Licked.

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Based on a true story, 'Vita and Virginia' details the passionate relationship between literary trailblazer Virginia Woolf (Elizabeth Debicki), and enigmatic aristocrat Vita Sackville-West (Gemma Arterton).

When their paths cross, the magnetic Vita decides the beguiling, stubborn and gifted Virginia will be her next conquest, no matter the cost. The ensuing relationship leads to the birth of Woolf's bold, experimental novel 'Orlando'. A daring celebration of an unconventional bond, and a vivid exploration of gender, sexuality, creativity and passion, 'Vita and Virginia' details the love story of two women - two writers - who smashed through social barriers to find solace in their forbidden connection.

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Joanna Lumley embarks on the world's greatest train journey for this epic documentary series. The series sees Joanna set out to cross over 6,000 miles, from East to West, making use of the Trans-Siberian Railway.

Departing from Hong Kong, Joanna travels through China, Mongolia and Russia taking in an immens panorama of vistas and cultures, people and places, before her final arrival in Moscow. By travelling in the opposite direction from most travellers on the Trans-Siberian railway, Joanna can begin her journey in Hong Kong, where she spent her childhood. At the end of her journey at Moscow's Central Station, Joanna will visit the location of a photo-shoot she did while modelling in the 1960s.

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A princess steals the heart of the president of the United States in an epic drama based on the World War II relationship of Franklin Roosevelt and Norwegian Crown Princess Martha.

Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks, Sex and the City) stars as Roosevelt, opposite Swedish star Sofia Helin (The Bridge) as the beautiful Martha, who flees the Nazis with her three young children and lives under Roosevelt's protection. The eight-part series co-stars Tobias Santelmann as Crown Prince Olav and Harriet Sansom Harris as First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker David 0. Russell comes an original crime epic about three close friends who find themselves at the centre of one of the most shocking secret plots in American history.

Based on facts that meet fiction, the film stars Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, with Rami Malek and Robert De Niro.

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In this classic Agatha Christie detective story, former diplomat Charles Hayward (Max Irons) has returned from Cairo to London to become a private detective.

When Aristide Leonides (Gino Picciano), a wealthy and ruthless tycoon, is poisoned in his own bed, Detective Hayward is invited to solve the crime.

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After their mother's death, Jack (George Mckay) and his siblings have to learn to survive on their own, hiding from the world in the crumbling family house and with no other place to go.

When their peaceful existence is threatened by a local lawyer wanting to repossess the house, their mother's death is only the first of many secrets kept within the walls of the old Marrowbone House that will be revealed. As a menacing presence takes hold, Jack must fight against the demons to protect his siblings.

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Harry Callahan is a tough, streetwise San Francisco cop whom they call Dirty Harry. In this action classic, you'll see why - and also why Clint Eastwood's reputation as a premier film star and movie maker is secure.

A rooftop sniper (Andy Robinson) calling himself Scorpio has killed twice and holds the city ransom with the threat of killing again. Harry will nail him... one way or the other - no matter what the 'system' prescribes. Filming on location, director Don Siegel made the City by the Bay a vital part of 'Dirty Harry', a practice continued in its four sequels. The original remains one of the most gripping police thrillers ever made.

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From the director of 'The Story Of The Weeping Camel' comes another captivatingly beautiful story of nomadic family life in the endless expanse of the Mongolian landscape. While taking a walk six-year-old Nansaa finds a little black-and-white spotted dog in a cave along the cliffs.

She names him "Zochor" (or 'Spot' in English) and takes him home with her. But her father tells her to get rid of him because wild dogs attack the sheep. When her father goes on a long trip to the city to sell sheepskins, Nansaa keeps the little dog, who becomes her trusted companion. One day she loses track of him in the tundra - and while searching for him encounters an old nomad woman, who tells her the legend of the cave of the yellow dog...

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A Man Called Otto tells the story of Otto Anderson (Tom Hanks), a grumpy widower who is very set in his ways.

When a lively young family moves in next door, he meets his match in quick-witted and very pregnant Marisol (Mariana Treviño), leading to an unlikely friendship that will turn his world upside-down. Experience a funny, heartwarming story about how some families come from the most unexpected places.

A police sergeant discovers his son-in-law is cheating on his daughter, so confronts the other woman to try and resolve the situation. Unfortunately, he accidently kills her and when assigned to the case, tries to pin the blame on a derelict.

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This special two-part feature takes up the story a year after the small Cheshire town celebrated the marriage of Dr Harrison to Sophy Hutton. It's August 1844 and Miss Matty's house is full of life and bustle now she has her brother, Peter, home from India and Marthas baby, Tilly, to keep her busy.

The amazons of Cranford - Miss Pole, Mrs Forrester and Miss Tomkinson - still set the tone in all matters for the town and anticipate with great excitement the arrival of aristocratic Lady Glenmire. Lady Ludlow awaits the return of her long-absent son Septimus and young Harry Gregson prepares to start his education at Shrewsbury. Wealthy widower Mr Buxton has returned to Cranford, bringing with him his charming ward, Erminia and his handsome Eton-educated son, William. And, at nearby Thorn Cottage, Peggy Bell is trying to make the best of things caring for her mother and brother Edward. Despite the best efforts of Captain Brown to bring the modern age right into the heart of King Street the railway has stopped five miles outside Cranford. However, life never stands still for long and Cranford is about to change in some unexpected ways.