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All five episodes from the ninth series of the BBC drama created by Jimmy McGovern. Each episode tells a self-contained contemporary story in which the characters have reached a turning point in their lives and are trying to move on.
1. InvisibleHappily-married mother of two Rachel is forced to revisit her tragic childhood when her past is reopened.
2. Lost
A bereaved woman finds comfort in her local spiritualist church, much to the horror of her sceptical son.
3. Two Fat Ladies
When Cath wins a big money prize at bingo, she falls out with her mate Debs, leaving their friendship in tatters.
4. Neighbour
When their business fails, a couple is forced to downsize, but Michelle is unwilling to get to know her new neighbour.
5. The Registrar
A marriage registrar discovers her husband is being unfaithful.
Jimmy McGovern's anthology series has been running since 2009 featuring Britain's top acting and writing talent, telling contemporary stories about people confronting the dilemmas life throws at them.- Director:
- Julia Ford
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- Kate Anthony, Sinéad Cusack, Simon Rouse
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Everyone's favourite Essex girls return with this sixth series of Birds of a Feather - one of the 1990's most successful, long-running and memorable sitcoms. This release comprises all thirteen episodes of Series Six along with the 1994 Christmas Special, featuring guest appearances by Michael Winner and designer David Emanuel. Created by the legendary comedy partnership of Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the series chronicles the misadventures of Sharon and Tracy (Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson) - North London-born sisters left to fend for themselves, financially and emotionally, when their husbands are jailed for armed robbery. The girls have lived very different lives, Tracey enjoying the neo-Georgian splendour of Dalentrace - the luxury home paid for by husband Darryl's criminal activities - while her sister had remained in an Edmonton tower block. Now, Sharon lives with Tracey, enjoying a few home comforts and offering much-needed moral support - even if some of her habits prove a tad annoying. And if life in Chigwell sometimes seems a little dull, there are always the extra-marital antics of their man-eating Jewish neighbour, Dorien (Lesley Joseph), to keep them entertained... - Director:
- Terry Kinane
- Cast:
- Pauline Quirke, Robbie Vincent, Amma Asante
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Hugely popular and fondly remembered to this day, 'Out of Town' saw Jack Hargreaves exploring rural life in Britain reflecting on its character, traditions, history and folklore, and the skills that had passed from generation to generation. With his extensive experience, knowledge and love of the countryside, Hargreaves' easygoing presentation style enthralled both rural and urban viewers the series becoming so popular it ultimately ran for over two decades. An unsentimental record of a bygone time, it set the bar high for all "country matters" series that were to follow in its footsteps. This volume contains the 28 editions made in the mid-1980's which combined original Southern Television film materials alongside brand-new linking material recorded in Jack's famous shed! - Director:
- George Egan
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- Jack Hargreaves
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Jimmy McGovern's popular series of standalone dramas invites guest writers and well-known actors to tell modern stories about characters who have reached turning points in their lives and are on the verge of momentous change. In Eighteen, by Vivienne Harvey, an immigrant in foster care runs away when he has his application to remain in the UK declined, and so faces deportation back to Afghanistan. Rosie Cavaliero stars as a single mum to George (Leon Harrop); an endearing lad who has Down's Syndrome, and foster son, Mati (Antonio Aakeel), a refugee from Afghanistan, who has flourished since he moved in, aged seven. But, on his 18th birthday, a letter arrives that changes everything. It's a timely depiction of immigration and bureaucracy, filled with harrowing performances which deliver an emotional punch strong enough to question the meaning of humanity. Further episodes concern a mother's struggle to realise her teenage son no longer needs her; a father's tragic attempt to reconcile with his daughter; the pressures faced by a young man on a zero-hours contract; and a grieving woman who falls for the charms of a cowboy builder. - Director:
- Reece Dinsdale
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- Rosie Cavaliero, Antonio Khela, Leon Harrop
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Jimmy McGovern's continuing series of standalone dramas invites guest writers and well-known actors to examine characters on the verge of momentous change. In "Taxi for Linda" by Johanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope, Frank (John Thomson) and Linda (Julie Hesmondhalgh) both work as controllers for a minicab firm. When smooth-talking driver Terry (Shane Richie) starts dating Linda, Frank suspects all is not what it seems. Nick Leather's "Passengers" sees Paul Copley's widowed pensioner Ronnie befriend neighbour Helen (Eve Myles), and start teaching her to drive. Believing that her partner is beating her, he calls in the social services and she abruptly ends the lessons. In "A Picture of Innocence" by Shaun Duggan, Hayley (Emma Fryer) is shocked to find intimate photographs of her schoolgirl daughter Ruby (Imogen King) posted online and attracting lewd comments. Discovering that Ruby posed for the shots to impress an older boyfriend, Hayley sets out to defend her daughter. In Colette Kane's "Love" Angela (Katherine Rose Morley) has devoted her life to taking care of her alcoholic father Mick (Steve Evets). When boyfriend Danny (Samuel Anderson) proposes she turns him down and Danny prepares to leave town, leaving Angela to face a huge decision. Finally "Scratch" by Arthur Ellison and Megan Ellison sees unassuming John (William Ash) pushed by his wife Sarah (Rebecca Callard) into complaining to the noisy builders working next door after a scratch appears on his car. John enlists the help of his volatile brother and watches helplessly as the situation spirals out of control. - Director:
- Noreen Kershaw
- Cast:
- Julie Hesmondhalgh, Neil Caple, Chris Darwin
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Everyone's favourite Essex girls return with this fifth series of 'Birds of a Feather' - one of the 1990's most successful, long-running and memorable sitcoms. This release comprises all thirteen episodes of Series Five along with the 1993 Christmas Special, featuring guest appearances by George Hamilton, George Wendt and Richard Branson. Created by the legendary comedy partnership of Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the series chronicles the misadventures of Sharon and Tracy (Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson) - North London-born sisters left to fend for themselves, financially and emotionally, when their husbands are jailed for armed robbery. The girls have lived very different lives, Tracey enjoying the neo-Georgian splendour of 'Dalentrace' - the luxury home paid for by husband Darryl's criminal activities - while her sister had remained in an Edmonton tower block. Now, Sharon lives with Tracey, enjoying a few home comforts and offering much-needed moral support - even if some of her habits prove a tad annoying. And if life in Chigwell sometimes seems a little dull, there are always the extra-marital antics of their man-eating Jewish neighbour, Dorien (Lesley Joseph), to keep them entertained... - Director:
- Terry Kinane
- Cast:
- Pauline Quirke, John Benson, Linda Robson
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Everyone's favourite Essex girls return with this fourth series of 'Birds of a Feather' - one of the 1990's most successful, long-running and memorable sitcoms. This release comprises all thirteen episodes of Series Four along with the 1992 Christmas Special. Created by the legendary comedy partnership of Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the series chronicles the misadventures of Sharon and Tracy (Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson) North London-born sisters left to fend for themselves, both financially and emotionally, when their husbands are jailed for armed robbery. The girls have lived very different lives, Tracey enjoying the neo-Georgian splendour of 'Dalentrace' - the luxury home paid for by husband Darryl's criminal activities while her sister remained in an Edmonton tower block. Now, Sharon has moved in with Tracey to enjoy a few home comforts and offer moral support - even if some of her habits prove a tad annoying. And if life in Chigwell sometimes seems a little dull, there are always the extra-marital antics of their man-eating Jewish neighbour, Dorien (Lesley Joseph), to keep them entertained... - Director:
- Terry Kinane
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- Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph
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Five intense and engaging stories about modern morals in everyday life from top TV writers Shaun Duggan, Anthony Gannie, Steven Fay, Colette Kane and Andy Lynch. The sixth season of series creator Jimmy McGovern's interlinked dramas examines secrets and lies, identity theft, bereavement, revenge, temptation and guilt - with each story plotted around a decisive moment. In 'Madge', Hayley Mills' fun-loving pensioner is hiding a big secret from her new partner. But when he pops the question, will she keep up the facade? 'The Signature' stars Lisa Riley as a hard-up shopkeeper and mother-of-two who jumps at the opportunity to claim a customer's winning lottery ticket for herself - with unpredictable results. In 'Blind' Anna Crilly is a married housewife who seeks solace in an old n^ale friend when tensions arise in her marriage, sparking a side of her personality that has lain dormant. 'Two Brothers' sees down-on-his luck Eddie (Charles Venn) move in with feckless brother Pete (Wil Johnson) after separating from his wife. After a bitter row, Eddie reports Pete to the police for drink driving, and Pete's livelihood is suddenly on the line. In 'The Beneficiary', Katy Carmichael's Helen is devastated when her married lover is killed in a car crash, but has to hide her pain from her husband - until the dead man's will is revealed. - Director:
- Reece Dinsdale
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- Hayley Mills, Alicia Brockenbrow, Kenneth Cranham
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Hugely popular and fondly remembered to this day, 'Out of Town' saw Jack Hargreaves exploring rural life in Britain - reflecting on its character, traditions, history and folklore, and the skills that had passed from generation to generation. With his extensive experience, knowledge and love of the countryside, Hargreaves' easygoing presentation style enthralled both rural and urban viewers - the series becoming so popular it ultimately ran for over two decades. An unsentimental record of a bygone time, it set the bar high for all 'country matters' series that were to follow in its footsteps. This volume contains the 35 editions that remain from 1980/1981 including the unbroadcast 21st anniversary special and an episode never previously released... - Director:
- George Egan
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- Tony Blackburn, Jill Cochrane, Fred Dinenage
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Join popular countryman Jack Hargreaves, as he embarks on a series of delightful expeditions through the English countryside. Enjoy his unrivalled knowledge of the simple life - from angling to horsing and nature to gardening - and reminisce about how things used to be when the countryside was still the sole preserve of country folk.
25. Cod Fishing / Centenarian Angler
The cold seas of the winter have brought the cod to the South Coast. On his 100th birthday an old man is taken out for a special days fishing.
26. Charcoal Burners / Pigeon Shooting
The charcoal burners pursue the craft that first fed the smelting for the swordsmiths and now fills the pans of a thousand barbecues.
27. Long Distance Ride
On the longest day in the year the long distance riders gather, with horses that have been trained like marathon runners. It needs more knowledge of horse-management than any other sport.- Director:
- George Egan
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- Jack Hargreaves
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The fifth series of Jimmy McGovern's critically acclaimed series of standalone contemporary dramas exploring bold and moving topics, from selective mutism to family secrets. The all-star cast includes Natalie Gumede (Coronation Street), Anthony Flanagan (Shameless), Sharon Horgan (Catastrophe), Anita Dobson and Jo Joyner (EastEnders). In 'Fledgling', Gumede is a policeman's wife who decides to spice up her life with a bit of shoplifting. 'The House' sees a postman's parents sign over their house to him and his young family only for it to lead to a surprise revelation from his resentful sister. 'Value' sees an inexperienced teacher feign cancer after stress causes her hair to fall out. In 'Hush Little Baby', directed by Robert Glenister, a family is thrown into disarray when their daughter suddenly stops talking and they find themselves filling the silence with their own fears and confessions. In 'Back By Six', Craig Kelly's recently divorced cab driver makes a desperate decision after struggling with being apart from his two young children. Five more hugely entertaining, keenly observed and beautifully performed stories of lives in flux. - Director:
- Noreen Kershaw
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- Johnny Vegas, Natalie Gumede, Ray Fearon
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This is an opportunity to re-visit the series that explores the countryside, and to learn about country life from a countrymans point of view.
22. Freeze Branding / Cider MakingJack Hargreaves takes a look at how frozen carbon dioxide gas (dry ice) was introduced to brand horses.
Jack goes to see the primitive, yet potent, process ' of cider making using a back garden press.
23. Trammel Nets / The Coach Builder
Jack explores the pros and cons of using multi layered trammel nets.
Jack is in Kent where coach building - and the skill of wooden carriage wheel manufacturing - is investigated.
24. Big Skate / Pannage
Jack visits members of an angling club in the Shetlands in search of skate.
Jack is in the New Forest for the pannage season when pigs are turned out for fattening before slaughter and salting for the winter.- Director:
- George Egan
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- Jack Hargreaves
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Everyone's favourite Essex girls return with this third series of 'Birds of a Feather' - one of the 1990s' most successful, long-running and memorable sitcoms. This release comprises all twelve episodes plus the 1991 Christmas Special. Created by the legendary comedy partnership of Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran (The New Statesman), the series chronicles the misadventures of Sharon and Tracy (Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson) - London-born sisters left to fend for themselves, financially and emotionally, when their husbands are jailed for armed robbery. The girls have lived very different lives, Tracey enjoying the neo-Georgian splendour of 'Dalentrace' - the luxury home paid for by husband Darryl's criminal activities - while her sister had remained in an Edmonton tower block. Now, Sharon lives with Tracey, enjoying a few home comforts and offering moral support - even if some of her habits prove a tad annoying. And if life in Chigwell sometimes seems a little dull, there are always the extra-marital antics of their man-eating Jewish neighbour, Dorien (Lesley Joseph), to keep them entertained... - Director:
- Nic Philips
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- Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph
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Join popular countryman Jack Hargreaves, as he embarks on a series of delightful expeditions through the English countryside. Enjoy his unrivalled knowledge of the simple life - from angling to horsing and nature to gardening - and reminisce about how things used to be when the countryside was still the sole preserve of country folk.
19. Stour River
From the clay brooks of the Blackmore Vale, through farms and historic towns to the harbour the Romans used. Floods, fishermen; weedy reaches that look like the African Queen. The life story of a river.
20. Hacienda / Bullfight
In Andalusia witness the Spanish horse master who trains the high-school horses in an old fortified farm built to repel the Moors.
21. House Building / Trout and Grayling
When roads were bad and wagons were horse-drawn, the different districts each built houses with the materials that were closest to hand.- Director:
- George Egan
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- Jack Hargreaves
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This is an opportunity to re-visit the series that explores the countryside, and to learn about country life from a countryman's point of view.
16. The Hidden Stream / Deer Shoot
Jack fights through the undergrowth to fish from a hidden stream, with a water rat for company.A film from a bygone era as a shoot Is conducted to cull deer.
17. The Shooting Master
Jack visits a training range to meet The Shooting Master and experience his remarkable skills.
18. British Finches / Yerro's Operation
British finches are shown in abundance in this film which looks at the breeding of birds and the bird men who specialise in them.
Jack hires a veterinary team to deal with his noisy donkey Yerro. After a tricky operation, expertly carried out. Yerro is back on his feet and Jack is happy with his donkey.- Director:
- George Egan
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- Jack Hargreaves
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