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Hylda Baker stars in this 1962 Eternal Films comedy. She plays the matriarchal mother of a working class family. She and her husband (Cyril Smith) have a bright but dull son. The Smallhopes a "middle class" family led by Joan Sanderson, have an attractive daughter, but things go astray -as they usually do in this situation. The film is set in the fifties with its coffee bars and earnest pop singers. Enjoy the class wars, a good slice of Britain in that era and Hylda strutting her stuff! - Director:
- Montgomery Tully
- Cast:
- Hylda Baker, Cyril Smith, Joe Gibbons
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Very Important Person (1961)A Coming-Out Party
As the subject of a This Is Your Life-style television show, eminent aviation scientist Sir Ernest Pease (James Robertson Justice) revisits his wartime experience on a secret reconnaissance mission which ended abruptly when the bomber he was testing was downed over Germany. Captured and held in a prisoner of war camp, Pease found himself among a motley, relentlessly optimistic group of RAF officers - who were tireless in helping their brilliant but ill-tempered fellow prisoner carry out his audacious escape plan! - Director:
- Ken Annakin
- Cast:
- James Robertson Justice, Leslie Phillips, Stanley Baxter
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The Renown Comedy Collection: Vol.2 (1960)Liz Fraser: Her Life in Comedy / Make Mine a Double / The Case of the Mukkinese Battle-Horn / What a Whopper / The Butler's Dilemma / Gert and Daisy Clean Up / Tons of Trouble / Comedy Cocktail / Gert
Over 10 hours of vintage comedy in a fabulous set. Six features plus bonus interview with Liz Fraser and a short comedy bonus.
Liz Fraser: Her Life in ComedyThe iconic British star Liz Fraser discusses her life in film with comedy historian Robert Ross in this exclusive, open and frank interview. Liz then introduces the film 'The Night We Dropped a Clanger'.
The Night We Dropped a Clanger (1959)
A British intelligence agent (Brian Rix) and a look-alike airman confuse Germans while investigating buzz bombs in World War II France.
The Case of the Mukkinese Battle-Horn (1956)
Inspector Quilt of Scotland Yard attempts to retrieve a 'Mukkinese Battle-horn' stolen from a London museum. Along the way he meets characters not dissimilar to Eccles, Henry Crun and Minnie Bannister from 'The Goon Show'.
What a Whopper (1960)
Adam Faith stars in this tale about a struggling writer who fakes photographs of the Loch Ness monster.
The Butler's Dilemma (1943)
Wimpish Rodney Playfair (Richard Hearne) is persuaded, by a promise to erase his gambling debts, to impersonate an old manservant named Chapman for a few weeks in order to unwittingly provide an alibi for an accomplished thief.
Gert and Daisy Clean Up (1942)
The characters of Gert and Daisy were played by Florence Elsie Waters (1893-1990) and Doris Ethel Waters (l900-l978). This particular film was lost for many years and is newly restored to a complete version, utilising a 16mm print from a private collection and an original 35mm copy. This is the second of three wartime comic-propaganda films starring the beloved radio characters Gert and Daisy, who at a particularly bleak point in the war roll up their sleeves and set about denuding the street on which they live of most of its metal fittings and other material suitable for salvage ("Straight from boozer to cruiser!"), about which they sing a song.
Tons of Trouble (1956)
Mr. Pastry is a kindly but haphazard caretaker in a block of flats looking after two old boilers that need much attention, named Mavis and Ethel. Wily milkman William Hartnell is after the caretaker's Job but learns the hard way - after much hilarity - that some things are best left alone.
Comedy Coctail (1951)
EJ Fancey presents a cavalcade of some of Charlie Chaplin's most famous comedies.
Gert and Daisy's Week-End (1942)
Legends of British music hall and radio, Elsie and Doris Waters are at their very best in this hilarious wartime comedy farce. As the Blitz rages, Gert and Daisy volunteer to escort a rather lively group of evacuee children out of London to the safety of the English countryside. Used to the hardships of London's East End and sheltering from the bombs in Underground stations every night, the luxuries of Little Pipham Hall seem like another world. Soon, the grand house is in uproar and the appearance of a couple of jewel thieves intent on stealing Lady Plumtree's diamonds sets the scene for a grand farce.
Your Money or Your Wife (1960)
A young couple find out they are to inherit a fortune and they immediately go on a spending spree. However, it isn't until after they have spent a considerable sum that they discover the inheritance is to be paid in weekly instalments rather than as a lump sum! The only way they can get their hands on the entire amount is if the husband dies or they divorce. Rather than do this, they decide to take in lodgers to their sizeable home. Unfortunately this is not as simple as it seems, as some of the lodgers turn out to be somewhat eccentric!- Director:
- Joseph Sterling
- Cast:
- Spike Milligan, Spike Milligan, Dick Emery
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When Willie Joy (Frankie Howard) is fired from his job at White City Dog Track he takes pity on injured greyhound Lindy Lou, who seems to have one paw in the grave. Willie nurses the sickly pooch back to health with the help of con man Captain Jack Montague (Stanley Holloway) and they plan to enter their hapless dog in the prestigious Golden Bowl race. They must however escape the clutches of a race fixing gang and dodgy bookie Bert Benton (Lionel Jeffries) to give Lindy Lou a chance to bring home the bacon and win the Golden Bowl! - Director:
- John Paddy Carstairs
- Cast:
- Frankie Howerd, Stanley Holloway, A.E. Matthews
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Percy Brand's (Michael Redgrave)'s son, Colin (Jeremy Burnham), thinks his father is a clergyman, when Percy's real vocation is that of confidence trickster - his frequent spells 'inside' explained away as missionary trips abroad. When a grown-up Colin studies law and eventually becomes a judge's marshal, his father feels bound to retire to a fishing village. He cannot keep ii away from his life of crime, however, and in no time at all he's getting involved in the local squire's brandy smuggling activities... - Director:
- Charles Crichton
- Cast:
- Michael Redgrave, Robert Morley, Ronald Squire
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Long Lost Comedy Classics is a collection of films from a golden age of British Cinema, remembered for timeless stars and some unique movies that have stood the test of time. So why not take a trip down memory lane and see how cinema use to be? After being arrested for assaulting a football referee, desperate train driver Bill (Arthur Askey) raids the railwaymen's holiday fund to cover his £55 fine. He knows he's going to be discovered though, leaving him no choice but to get the money back by hook or by crook! His last chance is to run a book on the United v City football derby. If that wasn't tense enough, Bill's son is also making his debut for United. It looks like it's going to be a day to remember - do you dare look? - Director:
- David Paltenghi
- Cast:
- Anthea Askey, Arthur Askey, Danny Ross
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Set in early 1950s London, Charley Porter is the captain of a pub darts team who embark on a day trip to Boulogne. Led by landlord Fred Collins (James Hayter) many of his patrons rekindle fond memories of bygone days as they try and avoid over indulging in the delights that France has to otter. Former soldier Jim Carver (Donald Sinden) recounts memories of wartime experiences and is reunited with a lovely French girl, Martine (Odile Versois), who he met during the war. Shorty Sharpe (Bill Owen), conscious of his lack of height and tired of being the butt of people's wisecracks, decides to Join the Foreign Legion while the rest of the gang become involved in all kinds of high jinks in this postcard style romp. At the end of the day the lads board their terry for the return trip - with some promising to return. - Director:
- Ralph Thomas
- Cast:
- Stanley Holloway, Donald Sinden, Joan Rice
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Sit back and enjoy the great days of yesteryear as this incredible programme guides us through the mystical era of the Music Hall. Presented by Lionel Blair, we trace the origins of the Music Hall right back to the days of the riotous Bartholomew Fayres of the Middle Ages through to the performers of the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens of the 19th Century. Our Music Hall journey begins with recordings from the foremost artists of the day, the legendary Marie Lloyd and Dan Leno, and runs through to the heyday of live performances from, amongst others, Arthur Askey, George Formby and 'Our Grade, Grade Fields. Interspersed are famous recordings and footage from seminal artists including 'Champagne Charlie' from George Laybourne, 'Two Lovely Black Eyes' from Charles Coburn, and footage of performances by Gus Elen and Lilly Morris. The programme gathers together incredible archive footage from the era, much of it never before seen, and intersperses the footage with old recordings, memorabilia and in-depth discussions from the world's foremost Music Hall authority, Peter Gammond. These were times the likes of which we will never see again, and performances by artists that would grace any stage in any age. - Director:
- Not Available
- Cast:
- Marie Lloyd, Dan Leno, Arthur Askey
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The Beatles: A Hard Day's Night (1964)A Hard Day's Night
In 1964 the biggest band on the planet made their big screen debut with 'A Hard Day's Night', a groundbreaking film that presented a 'typical' day in the life of The Fab Four as they tried to outrun screaming fans, find Paul's mischievous grandfather, deal with a stressed TV producer and make it to the show on time. Directed with unrelenting verve by Richard Lester, whose innovative techniques paved the way for generations of music videos, the film's frenetic mix of comic escapades, legendary one-liners and pop perfection captured a moment in time that defined a generation. The most iconic band in music history had arrived. - Director:
- Richard Lester
- Cast:
- John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison
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The Luck of the Navy (1938)North Sea Patrol
International relations are strained; there is a strong possibility of war and when the ultimatum expires, Britain must be prepared to strike the first, and probably the decisive, blow. The British Navy is the instrument, and Commander Clive Stanton (Geoffrey Toone) the man chosen for a special and secret mission. He receives sealed orders as he is about to go ashore to dine with Mrs. Maybridge (Doris Hare), a local socialite and wife of a retired Admiral (Edmund Breon) - unaware that the house has been infiltrated by fifth columnists... - Director:
- Norman Lee
- Cast:
- Geoffrey Toone, Clifford Evans, John Wood
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This British thriller, thought lost for decades, stars Donald Houston, Alan Wheatley and Susan Shaw in a gripping story of love and deception in the world of British association football. 'Small Town Story' includes appearances from sporting legend Denis Compton along with players from Millwall, Arsenal and Hayes football clubs. Though there is noticeable film damage in the first reel, this is the only copy known to exist. Canadian ex-serviceman Bob Regan (Kent Walton) returns to the English town where he was posted during the war. He discovers that the local football club stand to inherit £25,000 from recently deceased supporter Wallace Hammond if they make the Third Division - a situation that Hammond's devious nephew finds intolerable... - Director:
- Montgomery Tully
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- Donald Houston, Susan Shaw, Alan Wheatley
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No Way Out In his innocence, Godber is looking forward to Christmas, but Fletch just wants a quiet sojourn in the prison hospital. As he says: "there's one big event round here, it's not the coming of the Lord - it's the tunnelling of Tommy Slocombe". Just as Fletcher's 'old knee injury' wins him a trip to the local civilian hospital for a full check up and x-ray, genial Harry Grout decides to call in a favour.
The Desperate Hours
Christmas behind cars might not be so bad. Fletch and Godber have spent months fermenting their illicit cell-brew liquor "Chateau Slade" and it is ready for tasting. But things are about to take a turn for the worst - Mackay has discovered the brew and then they find themselves caught up in psychotic Reg Unwin's attempt to take Mr Barraclough hostage. Will Fletch be the hero of the day - even if it means helping out a 'screw'?
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- Dick Clement
- Cast:
- Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale, Fulton MacKay
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All 13 episodes from the sixth series of the classic ITV sitcom, starring Sid James as stationery firm executive Sid Abbott. While Sid just wants a quiet life ogling women, drinking bitter and following his beloved Chelsea FC, his wife and kids are constantly getting in the way.
1. The Frozen Limit
Sid gets into a situation with a second-hand deep freeze and Betty's fox fur.
2. Beautiful Dreamer
Sid's dreams come back to haunt him when he has a vision of a "frozen lady shivering in the snow".
3. Fish with Everything
Sid has been feeling a bit off colour and the doctor suggests that he needs a hobby.
4. The Naked Paperhanger
When Mike moves into a flat of his own Jean decides that his room needs decorating.
5. Remember Me?
Sid's sponging family are anxious lo share in his bonus and commission.
6. Something of Value
When Sid's Uncle Percy dies, he leaves Sid two large packing cases and a small brown parcel...
7. Men of Consequence
Sid's beauty sleep is interrupted by a midnight intruder!
8. Skin Deep
Sid's temporary promotion involves him going to Birmingham for a few days. Jean begins to have doubts.
9. Friends and Neighbours
Sid arrives home to find Jean worried about noises from next door. Jean sends him to investigate.
10. Well, Well, Well...
A damp patch on the living-room carpet doesn't bother Sid - until he takes the skirting board off.
11. The Phantom Pools Winner
Sid wins a large export order, but Jean's plan for Mike to take a photograph of him for the local paper goes wrong.
12. A Matter of Principle
Sid discovers where the money for his birthday party has come from, and he doesn't like it!
13. Some Enchanted Evening
When Sid discovers why Jean is sulking and Sally and Mike won't talk Io him, he goes to the pub.- Director:
- William G. Stewart
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- Sidney James, Diana Coupland, Sally Geeson
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All 10 episodes from the fifth series of the classic ITV sitcom, starring Sid James as stationery firm executive Sid Abbott. While Sid just wants a quiet life ogling women, drinking bitter and following his beloved Chelsea FC, his wife and kids are constantly getting in the way.
1. They Don't Write Songs Like That Anymore
Sid finds that the generation gap if anything gets wider and his attempts to gel into the pop scene lead him Io all sorts of expense and problems - but there is a happy ending of sorts.
2. The Gypsy's Warning
The trouble starts with Sid's morning paper - he wants to do his crossword and Jean wants to read her horoscope. Not that she really believes it - unless it turns out right - and Sid, of course, will have nothing to do with it at all - even when it does come true.
3. The Biggest Woodworm in the World
Sid doesn't really mind Mike's girlfriend staying for a few days, and he doesn't even mind that she's a dancer. The trouble is that Mike doesn't explain what sort of a dancer she is. Even then things might have been alright if Sid and Trevor hadn't been so nosey and wondered what she kept in her basket.
4. Home Tweet Home
Mike and Sally have a scheme for raising money for their holiday. Sid doesn't actually approve but lets them go ahead and things might have gone smoothly had Trevor not seen the chance of using Mike and Sally's scheme to help Sid earn a bit of money...
5. You're Never to Old to Be Young
Most marriages have their tricky period and the Abbotts come face-to-face with one of theirs - Jean calmly announces to Sid that the romance has gone out of their marriage, that she's no longer excited and that she wants a lover.
6. The Policeman, the Paint and the Pirates
It is Sid's anxiety to avoid being dragged into "The Pirates of Penzance" that leads him into trouble with a pot of paint. Sally doesn't help by bringing home a boyfriend who is a policeman - and Trevor makes things worse by bringing in the Japanese.
7. Happy Birthday Sid
What should a husband do if his family give him a birthday present that he can't use? Whatever it is - Sid doesn't do it - he takes the complicated way out and as usual ends up in the wrong.
8. Freedom Is...
Sid doesn't like the idea of Sally and Mike befriending a tramp and giving him his old sweaters that Sid has only worn twice. He likes it even less when Sally brings him home and the whole family take the tramp's side against Sid.
9. Mr. Chairman...
Disenchanted with the local Residents Association, Sid leads a revolt against the Chairman. He is enjoying his role as 'rebel' until Trevor - egged on by Betty - takes things one step too far.
10. ...And Afterwards At...
Like most men who can't stand family weddings Sid puts up with them as long as there's a booze-up. What he doesn't bargain for is the involvement with Jean's cousin Peggy, and Alistair - the bridegroom.- Director:
- William G. Stewart
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- Sidney James, Diana Coupland, Sally Geeson
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On the Fiddle (1961)Operation Snafu
Tricked into joining the RAF by a wily judge, wide boy Horace Pope (Alfred Lynch) sets his sights on the main chance, teams with slow-witted, good-hearted gypsy Pedlar Pascoe (Sean Connery), and works up a lucrative racket in conning both his colleagues and the RAF. By means of various devious schemes Pope and Pascoe manage to avoid the front lines until they are sent to France - where they find themselves making unexpected and uncomfortably close contact with the enemy... - Director:
- Cyril Frankel
- Cast:
- Alfred Lynch, Sean Connery, Victor Maddern
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