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Shadow of the Noose (1989)Shadow of the Noose: The Complete Series
A classic BBC drama series depicting the true-life cases and personal demons of Sir Edward Marshall Hall, Edwardian London's most celebrated barrister. Presiding over trials that made news headlines and drew large crowds to the public gallery, Old Bailey defence counsel Sir Edward Marshall Hall was Britain's first legal celebrity. A champion of justice for all, Marshall Hall (Jonathan Hyde) earns a reputation as The Great Defender as he pleads the innocence of clients other lawyers refuse to represent. He champions a lowly German prostitute accused of murdering a client, dissects an ugly libel battle about homosexuality within an aristocratic family, and defends the accused in the infamous Camden Town Murder. With every case Marshall Hall seizes the high ground and boosts his standing. But when a maid is accused of killing her illegitimate baby, it brings back dark memories of the barrister's unhappy first marriage... - Director:
- Sebastian Graham Jones
- Cast:
- Jonathan Hyde, Michael Feast, Terence Taplin
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Christopher Ellison reprises his role as Frank Burnside, one of 'The Bill's' best-loved characters, in this grittier, post-watershed spin-off first aired in 2000. Having built his reputation on good detective work - combined with his unique approach of putting suspects' heads down the toilet and making their lives hell - Burnside is back on familiar form heading a crack unit in the National Crime Squad, Britain's equivalent of the FBI. In a series of hard-hitting investigations tackling big-league villains - old adversary Ronnie Buchan (Paul Nicholas) topping his list - rough diamond Burnside is joined by Dave Summers, a suave graduate who sometimes finds his boss's methods dubious, and the feisty Sam Phillips, a wild child with an instinctive flair for police work. His colleagues may be younger, fitter and trained in modern techniques, but both recognise that Burnside's way gets results... - Director:
- Jamie Nuttgens
- Cast:
- Christopher Ellison, Zoë Eeles, Justin Pierre
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Kristanna Loken of 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines' and 'Bloodrayne' stars as Jane Vasco, a tough-yet-sexy DEA agent recruited by a covert government unit to hunt superhuman neurological aberrations - known as Neuros - who can do dangerous things with their minds. But when Jane discovers that she herself can rapidly heal from any injury, she begins to investigate her own disturbing background. Jane and her team battle assassins, arsonists, time loops, prison breaks, mythical beasts, undead armies, killer hallucinations and more, all in a bullet-riddled world of the very near future where nothing may be what it seems...and pain is always a bitch. - Director:
- Matthew Hastings
- Cast:
- Kristanna Loken, Noah Danby, Stephen Lobo
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Set against the backdrop of iconic moments in British history - London's Brixton riots in 1985, the death of Princess Diana in 1997, and Present Day - "Life of Crime" stars Golden Globe nominee Hayley Atwell as idealistic, impulsive, rookie police officer Denise Woods, who becomes obsessed with tracking down the killer of a 15 year old girl. A crime that is revisited over three decades, as this ambitious, complex woman balances a tough career with life and love. - Director:
- Jim Loach
- Cast:
- Hayley Atwell, Richard Coyle, Julian Lewis Jones
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1991 - seven year-old Jane bears witness to the inexplicable murder of her mother. Jane saw the killer's face but, despite investigation, his identity and motive remain unknown and, to this day, he roams free. Twenty-three years later, Jane (Claire Coose) is a grown woman, married with a daughter of her own. Her mother's murder still haunts her and the spectre of that man has stalked her into adult life. She wakes up and the thought of him is there... She goes to work and the thought of him is there...She returns home at night and the thought of him is there... One day, she pays a routine visit to the local hospital and comes face to face with him. Jane is utterly convinced that she has found her mother's killer, a ghost from the past, here in the flesh. She sets about trying to prove it any way that she can, determined to serve justice on the man who took her mother away. But what if Andrew Rawlins (Peter Firth), a well-respected doctor and a beloved family man, is just as ordinary and innocent as he claims. After all, Jane has been wrong before... - Director:
- John Strickland
- Cast:
- Peter Firth, Claire Goose, Christine Bottomley
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Using the same vivid format as the original BAFTA-winning single drama, and with director Birger Larsen (The Killing) returning to direct one of the films, this new series throws a stark and unsettling light on three very different cases. Rich in forensic and psychological detail, and with a unique depth of characterisation, each of the films picks apart a murder in all its terrible complexity. The story is heard from every angle and casts the viewer as a jury-member, forced to decide on guilt and innocence. Set amongst the moneyed upper classes of London's Belgravia, the picturesque but stifling environs of small-town Scotland and the punishing confines of a Leeds prison wing, all these stories dig deep into character and motive to unearth the hidden truths behind these shocking crimes: the disappearance of a wealthy philanthropist from her lover's home, the riverside killing of a Scottish doctor and the cold-blooded murder of an off-duty policeman. Mixing techniques of documentary with the power, invention and breathtaking visuals of drama, these haunting and graphic whodunnits live long in the mind. - Director:
- Birger Larsen
- Cast:
- Sebastian Armesto, Lewis Baxter, Peter Bowles
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A skillfully crafted and gripping psychological thriller...'Penance' follows the lives of Rosalie (Julie Graham) and Luke (Neil Morrissey) Douglas and their teenage daughter, Maddie (Tallulah Greive). Following the loss of their son, Rosalie and Luke find their marriage under immense strain. Maddie and Rosalie find themselves in the caring hands of Jed (Nico Mirallegro), a charming and charismatic young man that they encounter at bereavement counselling who is also suffering under the weight of his own grief. Jed rekindles a hope for the future within the Douglas household. But underneath, a deadly and morally corrupt triangle is taking shape. - Director:
- Maurice Sweeney
- Cast:
- Julie Graham, Tallulah Greive, Nico Mirallegro
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In 1950, Timothy Evans was hanged for the murder of his baby daughter Geraldine. The police also believed that he had killed his wife Beryl. But to his final moments Evans protested his innocence. Three years later, a gruesome discovery at 10 Rillington Place revealed that his neighbour - star prosecution witness John Reginald Christie (Tim Roth) knew much more about the sinister goings on in the house. Set in the dark confines of Christie's home, this powerful drama imagines the relationships between Christie, his wife Ethel (Samantha Morton) and the innocent young Evans couple. What twisted influence did Christie hold over the young newly-weds Timothy (Nico Mirallegro) and Beryl (Jodie Comer)? And how was he able to trick both judge and jury into sending an innocent man to the executioner? - Director:
- Craig Viveiros
- Cast:
- Jodie Comer, Tim Roth, Nico Mirallegro
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A new era has dawned for European crime-fighting. Several key European countries have joined a co-operative police treaty preventing and fighting serious organised international crime. These small and flexible cross-border 'Joint Investigation Teams' are able to operate quickly without the restraints of bureaucracy and are authorised to take over and lead investigations. Harald Bjorn (Lars Mikkelsen) from Denmark, Jackie Mueller (Jasmin Gerat) from Germany and Alicia Verbeek (Veerle Baetens) from Belgium form one such team, as they unravel an unscrupulous criminal organisation in Europe. The investigation leads The Team across Europe, from Berlin to Copenhagen, from Antwerp to The Hague up to the Austrian Alps and over to Lithuania and reveals how organised crime cuts through and affects all layers of society. - Director:
- Kathrine Windfeld
- Cast:
- Lars Mikkelsen, Jasmin Gerat, Veerle Baetens
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In this new series, Julia Bradbury takes her boots and backpack to the Continent to explore the landscape of Germany and the cultural movement that made it famous - Romanticism. The Germans enjoy a relationship with walking that has lasted over 200 years. By walking in four very different parts of Germany (the Rhine, the Bavarian Alps, the island of Ruegen and Saxony) Julia explores river valleys, coastlines, mountains and gorges, following in the footsteps of Richard Wagner, Caspar David Friedrich and Johannes Brahms as well as British romantics like William Turner and Lord Byron. - Director:
- Not Available
- Cast:
- Julia Bradbury
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Voyaging by sea, she's on the hunt for the truth behind Greek myths and legends. With exciting access to the archaeological teams revealing Greece's secrets, visiting iconic sites, and immersing herself in the individual cultures of each island, Bettany shows how the ancient world continues to live on and inspire. Bettany reveals her favourite places in Greece across the Mediterranean, a country and a sea dear to her heart for over 30 years. Across her very own incredible Odyssey Bettany covers 1,700 miles. Exploring 22 historical sites on 13 different islands and peninsulas. She sails on 27 various vessels, from fishing boats to luxury yachts. Bettany endures two storms at sea - and even an earthquake. - Director:
- Anna Thomson
- Cast:
- Bettany Hughes
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Having tackled treks across the UK, Julia Bradbury embarks on a truly grand adventure... in South Africa. She sets out on four very different walks that will explore South Africa's claim to be 'a world in one country'. Julia is a regular visitor to the 'Rainbow Nation' but this is her chance to go far beyond the normal tourist destinations, to a series of increasingly remote locations: the sun-drenched Garden Route, the Drakensburg mountain range, the Kruger National Park and the edge of the Kalahari Desert. But these are all walks that any reasonably adventurous walker could embark on, and they offer a fresh and very personal perspective on a friendly and fascinating country that is so often misunderstood. - Director:
- Not Available
- Cast:
- Julia Bradbury
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Following the huge success of Wainwright Walks, Julia Bradbury once again dons her walking boots, this time to trudge the railway lines that have become the legacy of 'The Beeching Axe'. In the 1960s thousands of railway stations were closed and many of these old branch lines are now treasured by ramblers all over the country. Providing hours of beautiful walks steeped in history and offering an insight into industrial Britain, Julia looks at how the rise and fall of the railways has altered the lives of communities across the country.
Walks featured:
- Derbyshire - the Monsal Trail
- Wales - Dolgellau to Barmouth
- Cornwall - Coast to Coast Trail
- Speyside - the Strathspey Railway
- Weymouth - the Rodwell Trail
- Callander - Callander to Loch Tay- Director:
- Not Available
- Cast:
- Julia Bradbury
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Beautifully simple, beautifully defined and providing a complete spectrum of northern England, Wainwright’s Coast to Coast Walk is 190 miles that have become one of the classic long-distance challenges of the British Isles – a challenge that now faces Julia Bradbury. Having completed his Pictorial Guides to the Lakeland Fells, Alfred Wainwright became obsessed with finding the perfect route across the north of England, from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Following in his footsteps, with his Coast to Coast book as her guide, Julia sets out from the cliffs at St. Bees in Cumbria, crossing moorland, mountains and national parks to reach her destination – Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire. Featuring stunning aerial footage, we follow Julia, meeting interesting characters along the way, as she walks from coast to coast. - Director:
- Not Available
- Cast:
- Julia Bradbury
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"Outdoor girl"Julia Bradbury takes us on an insightful, watchable guide to the best of walking Britain. Showing us her personal favourites, the walking queen reveals breath -taking landscapes, colourful local characters and the best watering holes along the way. Julia is always on the lookout for great walks, and with thousands of routes across the UK to choose from, this series offers her insider's guide to those well-known and lesser known gems - from coastal drama trails to epic mountain fells. Using her expert knowledge and experience, each week, she chooses her favourite walk from a distinct type of British landscape - ranging from islands, lakes, fells, countryside, coastal and riverside walks. With six great walking options across the country, the series offers an unmissable outdoor adventure, as well as revealing Julia's secret insights into each landscape category. As walking is the nation's most-loved outdoor activity - with a staggering 24 million of us heading to Britain's hottest walking spots - Julia explores why we love walking and what we can discover from these very different landscapes.
Episodes Comprise:
- Coastal Walk: Old Harry Rocks, Dorset
- Fells: Pen-Y-Ghent, Yorkshire Dales
- Lakeside Walk: Loch Lomond, Scotland
- Countryside Walk: Sandstone Trail, Cheshire
- River Walk: Exmoor, Devon
- Island Walk: Laxey, Isle of Man- Director:
- Not Available
- Cast:
- Julia Bradbury
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