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On the eve of the Battle of Waterloo, two young lovers forge a legacy that will create scandal for generations to come.

Years later, when the humble Trenchards (Tamsin Greig and Philip Glcnister) move to Belgravia, they find themselves mixing with the venerated Brockenhursts (Harriet Walter and Tom Wilkinson). The families share a history that threatens inheritances and reputations, and there are those who would do anything to ensure secrets remain buried. Pride and loyalty will be tested as forbidden love blossoms amongst the rivalry and lives hang in the balance.

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In 1964, four newly elected MP's take their seats at Westminster: grammar school boy Raymond Gould (Tom Wilkinson), born above a Leeds butcher's shop; Andrew Fraser (David Robb), the son of a Conservative Lord Provost who joins the Labour Party; Simon Kerslake (James Faulkner), a career

Conservative; and Charles Seymour (Jeremy Child), a ruthless Tory landowner. Each man has his sights on Number Ten - but who will succeed? Following the political and personal fortunes of the four fiercely ambitious MP's over twenty-five years, this BAFTA-nominated adaptation of Jeffrey Archer's best-selling novel, originally transmitted in 1986, encompasses the familiar themes of power, public life and private scandal, and decisions that can make or break a political career. Featuring an impressive cast and drawing upon real situations encountered by Jeffrey Archer early in his career, the portrayal of key contemporary figures lends the series an authenticity that is further enhanced by the famous replica of the House of Commons that was specially constructed for the series.

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This outstanding police procedural drama stars Martin Shaw (George Gently) as Alan Cade, Chief Constable of Eastland, a fictional East Anglian force.

Focussing on the politics of policing as much as the daily fight against crime, 'The Chief' sees the compassionate, principled Cade in frequent conflict with both his Home Office superiors and the local government agencies that are increasingly taking over many police roles. Featuring scripts by Ian Kennedy Martin (The Sweeney), this fifth and final series sees Cade's antagonists closing in. He finds both his job and his reputation on the line when a national newspaper splashes an article criticising his record as Chief Constable, and suggesting that all those around him would like to see him go. Someone closely associated with Cade is responsible for supplying the journalist with details...

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Commander Adam Dalgliesh (Roy Marsden) finds himself caught in a whirlwind of political intrigue, blackmail and deceit when he is called to investigate a savage killing at the Steen Clinic, a discreet psychiatric and drug abuse treatment center for the elite.

He arrives at the scene under strict orders to conduct a quick investigation. As the pressure mounts to name the murderer, Dalgliesh senses a cover up among his superiors, hostility from the staff and a growing fear that the killer will strike again.

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The contemporary, thrilling and fast-paced crime series, 'Van Der Valk', centres on the investigations of a charismatic detective (Marc Warren) - a complex, thoughtful and 'real' sleuth who tackles tough crimes.

Set in the lively and enigmatic city of Amsterdam, the series follows Van Der Valk's engaging, unapologetic and street-smart methods as he leads his dynamic team in solving murders using astute human observation and inspired detection...

1. Love in Amsterdam
Two seemingly unrelated men are found murdered in different parts of Amsterdam on the same day. Are the deaths connected and could there be a link to the disappearance of a student activist? Commissaris Van Der Valk must uncover the truth whilst also dealing with overly keen rookie cop Job Cloovers (Elliot Barnes-Worrell) joining his tight knit team.
2. Only in Amsterdam
The murder of a young woman leads Van Der Valk and his team into a world of mysticism, drug addiction and tempestuous family dynamics. Van Der Valk attempts to unravel the tangled threads of the murder whilst fending off office gossip about him and a newly single Lucienne (Maimie McCoy).
3. Death in Amsterdam
The brutal murder of a fashion vlogger is live streamed on his own feed, drawing Van Der Valk and the team into the glamourous world of high fashion. But Van Der Valk is preoccupied by the parole hearing of a criminal with links to a past case that could endanger the team but also unlock a secret in his past.

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Private inspector Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton) has always worked alone. Only Frank isn't doing so well. He might have a brilliant instinct when it comes to solving crime, but he's also out of shape and low on cash. Frank needs a partner. Frank needs ex-hairdresser and people-person Lu (Jo Joyner).

He just doesn't know it yet. Frank and Lu eventually join forces and form a highly unlikely and hugely entertaining detecting duo. They quickly discover all is not as peaceful as it seems in this pretty theatre town. Vengeful lovers stalk the streets, the mayor is murdered and a magician's trick fatally misfires.

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Enter a nightmarish world of political cover-ups with international consequences. Set in the last decade of the Cold War, this six-part BBC drama is inspired by real events.

When an ordinary British fishing vessel and its 36-man crew mysteriously disappears off the coast of Norway, journalist Martin Taylor (Tom Wilkinson) is determined to find out why. His father was on board, and is now missing. His investigations soon lead him to run up against the twin barriers of Royal Navy stonewalling and an impenetrable Soviet Politburo. The notorious finale shocked audiences when it was first aired in 1983. 'Spyship' is based on the fictional novel by Brian Haynes and Tom Keene, former reporters who researched the real life sinking of the FV Gaul in 1974 which was shrouded in mystery.

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This outstanding police procedural drama stars noted actor Martin Shaw as Alan Cade, the compassionate and resolutely reformist chief constable of Eastland, a fictional East Anglian force; a distinguished guest cast includes Philip Glenister, Andy Serkis, John Shrapnel, Peter Egan and Nickolas

Grace. While this fourth series continues to show the many challenges facing Cade and his front-line team, from drug crime to terrorist bombings, witness intimidation and the exploitation of migrant workers, the focus remains on the politics of modern policing. The former Met commissioner's radical approach still antagonises his superiors at the Home Office, and he is now witnessing the gradual centralisation and unaccountability of the government agencies that are taking over different police roles. And, as ever, Cade's deep commitment to Eastland is taking an unremitting toll on his personal relationships...

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Series three of this outstanding police procedural drama sees the role of Chief Constable passing from John Stafford (played by Tim Pigott-Smith) to former Metropolitan Deputy Assistant Commissioner Alan Cade (Martin Shaw). This release contains all six episodes, originally transmitted in 1993.

As John Stafford takes up a new position with Europol, Alan Cade replaces him as Chief Constable at Eastland, East Anglia; Anne Stewart continues as Cade's deputy. While Cade is every bit as capable as his predecessor, he finds that the challenge of front-line policing continues to be eclipsed by the pressure to manage ever-tighter budgets and justify expenditure. Sharing Stafford's tolerant but scrupulous approach, he also faces ongoing conflict with his superiors, and certain local politicians whose cavalier attitudes towards issues of civil liberties contrast sharply with his own.

Jesse Stone (Tom Selleck) and Captain Healy (Stephen McHattie) are shot during an unauthorized stake-out in Boston. Meanwhile, a cryptic letter sent from Paradise leads the mother of a kidnapped child to Stone. Though her son was declared dead, she hopes he will reopen the case.

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'Luther' is an epic production recounting one of the greatest revolutionary periods in history - 'The Reformation'. It is the powerful true story of one man confronted with the frailty of human faith and his pursuit of spiritual upheaval in the battle against the corrupt might of an empire.

After a brush with death, which he labels "a fright from heaven", a young Martin Luther abandons his law studies to enter a humble 16th Century Augustinian monastery. Here, under the tutelage of Father Johann his spiritual mentor, he embarks on an incredible journey that will change the face of the world forever. Seeing vice and corruption littering his faith, Luther's defiant crusade is to rid society of Church-sanctioned treachery and fear-mongering. In doing so, he faces charges of heresy, excommunication and even death to uphold his belief in the divine word of his faith and in a better world for the devout followers of Christianity.

Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney (Mark Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything - his career, his livelihood, and his family - to expose the truth.

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A lavish adaptation of Stendhal's classic novel. Ewan McGregor is Julien Sorel seducing his way up the social ladder in post-Napoleonic France. Ewan McGregor, Alice Krige and Rachel Weisz head a top-class cast in this stylish adaptation of Stendhal's classic novel, 'Le Rouge et Le Noir'.

Filmed on location in the Jura mountains and aristocratic chateaux around Lyon, 'Scarlet and Black' tells the story of Julien Sorel, son of a provincial carpenter with ambitions far above his station in life. He is inspired by Napoleon Bonaparte, the humble soldier who rose through the ranks to become Emperor. But young Julien feels that the road to power no longer lies in the army (the scarlet) but in the church (the black) and applies himself to scholarship.

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In this dramatic adaptation by Jack Pulman of the classic Henry James novel, a damaged golden bowl reflects the truth in a hidden relationship and redirects the lives of all the characters into whose hands it has been placed.

A young American in Europe, Maggie (Jill Townsend) is devoted to her father, the rich and cultured Adam Verver (Barry Morse). Introduced to the charismatic Italian Prince Amerigo (Daniel Massey) by her trusted friend Fanny Assingham (Kathleen Byron), she soon falls in love and a suitable marriage of affection and convenience takes place. When Amerigo runs into a former mistress, the attractive Charlotte Stant (Gayle Hunnicutt), he cannot help but rekindle their friendship and introduce her to his wife. Maggie, in turn, sees a suitable companion for her father, and so a second marriage that draws upon the Verver fortune takes place. All coexist, some knowingly, some blindly, until a hidden crack in a golden bowl exposes the truth and sets in motion an irreversible chain of events.

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This powerful three-part adaptation of Joseph Conrad's famous novel tells of an attempt by a triple agent to blow up the Greenwich Observatory in 1894, a time of unrest and anarchist violence throughout Europe.

However it is the far-reaching effect this infamous conspiracy has upon the domestic life of the anti-hero, Adolf Verloc, that takes this compelling and complex tale beyond political intrigue to reveal a psychological drama of probing depth and vivid detail, in its incisive portrayal of human frailty.