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"Portlandia" is the cult hit comedy series starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein (from rock band Sleater- Kinney), that takes viewers on a trip into the creators' dreamy rendering of Portland Oregan and it's colourful inhabitants including the owners of a feminist bookstore; a militant bike

messenger, a couple obsessed with Battlestar Galactica; an artisan knot maker; an adult babysitter; and a queue in Portland's most popular brunch restaurant which becomes so long it descends into madness.

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After finally proposing to his long-term girlfriend Camilla (Romola Garai), Jack (Andrew Buchan) is suddenly confronted by Anna (Anna Friel), a one-night stand from a rock concert eight years ago. But the big shock comes when she introduces him to the product of their liaison - a son called Phoenix.

A former wild man is tamed by the twin horrors of commitment and responsibility...

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David Duchovny returns in his Golden Globe-winning role for the final season of 'Californication'. After blowing every chance at love and happiness - and burning every bridge in Hollywood - Hank Moody is finally ready to put the past to bed.

But as always, old indiscretions turn up to bite him squarely in the ass. Can Hank overcome his many vices and pull off a happy ending?

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Read Between the Lines. In a city that can no longer even recognize its problems, much less begin to solve them, police detectives attempt to bring in one last, worthy case against a violent crew of narcotics traffickers.

And when bureaucratic poverty and infighting threatens that case, one detective will risk everything, creating a fraud that will eventually entangle the city newspaper, which is weakened by declines in circulation and advertising. With journalism itself so vulnerable and desperate, an unscrupulous, ambitious reporter will ride the story wherever it goes - or wherever he wants it to go. From the streets to the port to the schools and the halls of government, The Wire has chronicled the tribulations of a post-industrial American city. Now, in its final season, the drama directs its last question to the media and its consumers: If anything in The Wire's depiction of urban America was genuine or important then what is it, exactly, that occupies our attentions? What are the stories we embrace? And what are the stories we ignore? And why?

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Darcey Bussell is passionate about pilates. It has been a crucial part of her training ever since she became a ballerina and has helped her get back in shape after having children. The programme in this video provides the perfect introduction to this fantastic form of exercise.

This stunning video is split into easy to follow sections including key starter points, a main programme that focuses on all areas of the body and a mini programme. If you have never practised pilates, have just taken up a class or need a refresher, let Darcey guide you through with her trademark grace and finesse.
- Strong, Lean Muscles
- Fantastic Posture
- Firm, Slim Stomach
- Clear, Relaxed Mind

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'Dirty Tricks' follows the hapless exploits of an unscrupulous English tutor (Martin Clones) at a seedy language school in Oxford. On the surface he is an eternal student: charming, witty and accomplished.

Beneath the facade however, he displays a brilliant and ruthless talent for lying and manipulating everyone around him. Our "hero" becomes friendly with wealthy couple Dennis (Neil Dudgeon) and Karen Parsons (Julie Graham) but his initial feelings of bitterness regarding their success become complicated by a frenzied affair with Karen. This spawns a wild chain of events, from sex an adultery to marriage, money and accusations of murder. Eventually he escapes the leafy Oxford suburbs and the long arm of the law and flees to South America, leaving a trail of madness and intrigue in his wake.

Hire a corrupt detective to kidnap your wife's lover. Take him to a deserted warehouse where you can punish him. But there's no such thing as a simple plan!

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Finding a girl when you're a nerdy science geek can be hard. But what happens if that special someone dies in a bizarre gardening accident and it's all your fault? Meet Jeffrey Franken. He's just killed the love of his life and now he's going to rebuild her...

From the body parts of the dead streetwalkers who exploded when he introduced them to a lethal new drug - Supercrack! Little does he know that a good recipe requires the correct ingredients. Jeffrey isn 't putting his life back together; he's building... a Frankenhooker!

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With the fall of the Barksdale empire, and the ascent of a new young drug king in Baltimore, McNulty, Bunk and the rest of the detail continue to "follow the money" up the political ladder amidst a hotly contested mayoral campaign.

Prez witnesses first-hand the role of inner-city education in the formation of youth as four students, Michael, Namond, Randy and Dukie, face dangerous decisions and adolescent angst in a city rife with the temptations of crime and easy money. The explosive fourth season of The Wire continues to blur the lines between good and evil, and incite the fires of urban unrest.

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Hank Moody's fast-living vices really catch up with him as he struggles in rehab at the start of the sensational sixth season of 'Californication'.

Golden Globe winner David Duchovny returns in all 12 episodes as the witty, wild and sexy novelist who can't resist giving in to the temptations of the flesh wherever he may find them. But now, Hank's many demons have come to the forefront and salvation may just lie in turning his book into a Broadway rock opera with a completely unpredictable star. Meanwhile, Hank must decide how to react when daughter Becca (Madeleine Martin) leaves college to follow her dreams, Charlie (Evan Handler) follows a new career direction, Marcy (Pamela Adlon) gets over her former lover in a surprising way, and Karen (Natascha McElhone) blazes a surprising path. With possibilities opening up on both coasts, and a little decision help from an attractive female muse, Hank may finally figure out what matters most.

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Everyone is feeling the heat in Baltimore. The drug war is a losing campaign, bodies are piling up in the street and a desperate mayor demands to see some victories before Election Day. But the police are running out of ammunition. Wiretaps aren't working, and neither are stakeouts or street busts.

No matter how hard McNulty and the detail try, the dealers always seem to be a step ahead.

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Taking place over the course of one night and the following day, the story centres on Will Fletcher(Tobias Menzies), a passionate musician and Eve Fisher (Genevieve O'Reilly), a beautiful free-spirited woman who works in the local bar.

Whilst struggling to cope with a tragic secret, Will saves Eve from a drunken customer at closing time and their paths become inextricably linked. Intrigued by one another, they journey through London, not knowing what the night holds or what the day may bring. As dawn turns to light on the London Eye and the two draw ever closer, can Will reveal the truth to Eve?

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Bobby Walker (Ben Affleck) thought he had it all until the 2009 economic climate changes and his life is turned upside down.

Brutal cuts are made across the industry with thousands of employees taking the hit, including Bobby who is left unemployed along with colleagues Gene (Tommy Lee Jones) and Phil (Chris Cooper). "The Company Men" reminds us of the crippling effect a bruised economy can have on a community but it's never too late to start over and true happiness is not something that can be bought.

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Essex, 1995. A small group of men dominate the local crime scene through fear and uncompromising brutality. Tony Tucker, Patrick Tate and Craig Rolfe are known as the most feared criminals across the south of England through their monopoly over the local drugs trade and popular club scene.

But in a world where loyalties are constantly tested and vast fortunes are at stake, your closest friend can quickly become your worst enemy, and before long the boys find themselves in a life or death situation that will lead to their inevitable downfall.

Research scientist Eddie Jessup (William Hurt) believes other states of consciousness are as real as everyday reality. Using sensory deprivation, then adding powerful, hallucinogenic drugs, he explores these altered states...and endures experiences that make madness seem a blessing.