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Unsold on celebrity? Congested with consumption? Addled by status? You're in The World, kiddo, brought to you by Frank Tashlin - "Because Someone's Got to Live in It". And now a brief word on our latest fine product, the one that gives you the answer to that nagging question: Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? Ladies and gentlemen, no-one does straight-and-narrow quite like Tony Randall, and we guarantee his turn as lovable ad-man Rockwell P. Hunter will leave you in so many stitches you'll be just silly with sc-HAH-rtissue! And speaking of tissue: once you see Jayne Mansfield bob and weave as starlet Rita Marlowe, the ambidextrous angel who takes Hunter under her "wings" to launch his agency into the $trato$phere, you too will coo her trademark "ooo"! But that's not all! You'll also get Ms. Joan Blondell, star of Nightmare Alley and of Opening Night, who rounds out the package as Ms. Marlowe's assistant and handler - as they say in Paris, quel package! - Director:
- Frank Tashlin
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- Tony Randall, Don Corey, Jayne Mansfield
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Greece is where western civilisation began; drama, democracy, language, science, philosophy and medicine all originated from here. This country has given the world so much, leaving an enduring legacy on the fabric of our everyday life. Joanna Lumley embarks on her own Greek Odyssey to explore Europe's most influential country, a land so rich in history, myth and romance. From the Greek islands to its far northern borders, from Mount Olympus to Corfu, Joanna's passion for travel and understanding of people makes for some of the best travel documentaries on British television.
Episodes Comprise:
- The Land of the Ancient Greeks
- Greece's Borderlands
- The Islands
- Mount Olympus and Beyond- Director:
- Rob Farquhar
- Cast:
- Joanna Lumley
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Liverpool 1978: What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme fatale, the eccentric Academy Award-winning actress Gloria Grahame (Annette Bening), and her young lover, British actor Peter Turner (Jamie Bell), quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort. Their passion and lust for life is tested to the limits by events beyond their control. - Director:
- Paul McGuigan
- Cast:
- Jamie Bell, Annette Bening, Vanessa Redgrave
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When country girl Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) marries a charismatic egomaniac named Willy (Dominic West), he unlocks the door to the tantalizing world of the Parisian arts scene. With her creative appetite sparked, Willy has Colette write novels under his name. The phenomenal success of her 'Claudine' series makes Willy famous and elevates them both to the high life. Although she is now the toast of the town, the lack of recognition begins to gnaw at Colette. In turn, their marriage starts to internally combust, fuelled by Willy's infidelities and Colette's growing interest in women, and the gender defying Missy (Denise Gough). On a downward spiral, Willy resorts to increasingly desperate measures to pay his debts and sabotage his wife, but Colette is developing resources of her own. - Director:
- Wash Westmoreland
- Cast:
- Keira Knightley, Fiona Shaw, Dominic West
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Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), an old-fashioned cowboy doll, is Andy's favourite. But when Andy gets Buzz Lightyear (voice of Tim Allen) for his birthday, the flashy new space hero takes the playroom by storm! Their rivalry leaves them lost with a toy's worst nightmare - Sid, the toy-torturing boy next door. Woody and Buzz must work together to escape, realising along the way that they've got a friend...in each other. - Director:
- John Lasseter
- Cast:
- Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles
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Geraldine Somerville and Elizabeth McGovern and Janet McTeer star in this BBC biopic which explores the secret love life of Daphne du Maurier, author of Rebecca and one of the best-loved writers of all time. Daphne called herself "a boy in a box" and this revealing drama shows how Daphne's incendiary love life informed her writing. Based on personal letters, this film charts Du Maurier's alleged unrequited infatuations with American publishing tycoon's wife, Ellen Doubleday and the irreverent, fun-loving actress Gertrude Lawrence. - Director:
- Clare Beavan
- Cast:
- Geraldine Somerville, Elizabeth McGovern, Janet McTeer
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Wit, bon vivant, social gadfly, master of the mystic arts and star of stage and screen - 'Count Arthur Strong' is none of these, though he likes to think he is... Steve Delaney returns as the pompously delusional Count Arthur in this BAFTA-nominated sitcom written by Delaney and Graham Linehan (Father Ted, The IT Crowd). Co-starring Rory Kinnear as Michael, a perpetually nervous writer and the son of Arthur's late comedy partner, this third series is presented here complete and uncut. - Director:
- Graham Linehan
- Cast:
- Steve Delaney, Rory Kinnear, Zahra Ahmadi
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Strangers on a Train (1951)Pacto siniestro
Tennis star Guy Haines (Farley Granger) half-jokingly muses about killing his wife with a stranger he meets on a train, unhinged playboy Bruno Anthony (Robert Walker), who'd prefer his father be deceased. In theory, each could murder the other's victim. Crisscross. No motive. No clues. No problem... except: Bruno takes the idea seriously, with deadly consequences. - Director:
- Alfred Hitchcock
- Cast:
- Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Ruth Roman
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'Roadkill' follows the charming and assertive politician Peter Laurence (Hugh Laurie), whose public and private life comes under strain when enemies threaten to upend him. As personal secrets spiral out of control, Peter, untroubled by shame or remorse, remains determined to further his own political agenda and avoid complete catastrophe. However, despite Peter's best efforts, events reveal just how hard it is to leave the past behind. - Director:
- Michael Keillor
- Cast:
- Hugh Laurie, Helen McCrory, Olivia Vinall
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As ever, all Clarence wants is to be left in peace with his beloved pig, the Empress of Blandings. But events conspire against him as never before. On top of his imperious sister Connie and his feeble-witted, fun-loving son Freddie, the paradisal beauty of Blandings Castle is invaded by the poker-wielding, egg-throwing Duke of Dunstable, the most odious man in Shropshire. With the help of his faithful, port-fuelled butler, Beach, Clarence is obliged to navigate a cavalcade of impossible guests and impostors including a scandalous Hollywood actress, a saxophone-playing secretary, a leather-gusseted Bishop's wife, Clarence's frankly terrifying sister Charlotte and - worst of all - his incorrigibly rakish brother Galahad, on the prowl with a glittering monocle and a case full of shocking memoirs which threaten to ruin the entire family. Will tranquillity ever reign at Blandings Castle, even for an afternoon?
Episodes Comprise:
1. Throwing Eggs
2. Dirty Work at the Crossroads
3. Hallo to All This
4. Lord Emsworth Acts for the Best
5. Sticky Wicket at Blandings
6. Necessary Rhino
7. Custody of the Pumpkin- Director:
- Mandie Fletcher
- Cast:
- Harry Enfield, Ron Donachie, Timothy Spall
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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! - Director:
- Sacha Bennett
- Cast:
- Julian Glover, Lysette Anthony, Patrick Bergin
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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.- Director:
- Ben Southwell
- Cast:
- Rick Stein
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Lucy Worsley Investigates: Series 1 (2022)Infamous Histories with Lucy Worsley
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. - Director:
- Emma Frank
- Cast:
- Lucy Worsley, Bryan Stobie, Patrick Capaloff-Fowler
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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. - Director:
- Richard Boden
- Cast:
- Rosanna Beacock, Dominic Coleman, Tim Downie
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Vita and Virginia (2018)Vita & Virginia
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. - Director:
- Chanya Button
- Cast:
- Gemma Arterton, Elizabeth Debicki, Isabella Rossellini
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