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Fast-paced, intelligent and with whip-smart humour, 'The Diplomat' follows Laura Simmonds (Sophie Rundle), and her Barcelona Consul colleague and friend Alba Ortiz (Serena Manteghi) as they fight to protect Distressed British Nationals who find themselves in trouble in the Catalan city.

Mixing the roles of lawyer, counsellor and cop, Laura and Alba's diplomatic skills are stretched to the limit as they navigate the stream of surprising and complex cases that walk through the Consulate doors in need of their assistance.

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Based on the infamous 1963 divorce case and sex scandal, 'A Very British Scandal' focuses on the divorce of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll: Ian Campbell (Paul Bettany) and Maragaret Campbell (Claire Foy).

The public fallout of their relationship led to one of the most notorious, extraordinary, and brutal legal cases of the 20th Century. Famed for her charisma, beauty and style, Margaret dominated the front pages as a divorcee facing accusations of forgery, theft, violence, drug-taking, secret recording, and bribery. An explicit polaroid picture became a notorious element in the scandalous divorce which all played out in the white-hot glare of the 1960s media.

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It's 1999, and freshly minted detective Jay Swari (Mark Coles Smith) arrives in a dusty Outback town. Although he's the new copper on the beat, he grew up nearby, and his estranged family still lives here - as does the woman who will change his life forever, Mary (Tuuli Narkle).

Before Jay can even report for duty, he finds himself in the middle of an armed holdup, one of a series being perpetrated by a masked gang. The heists seem to be random: a cattle truck is stolen, a popular pub held up, a prominent family's home burgled. Suspicion falls on a local company with petty crime connections, but the motive is murky. Meanwhile, legal aid lawyer Anousha (Salme Geransar) stumbles onto the cold case of Mary's foster brother, murdered seven years earlier. As the investigations converge, Jay faces a tragic death, a burgeoning love, and the brutal reality of being a police officer straddling two worlds.

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Exhilarating and astonishingly ambitious, "Victoria" is an adrenaline-fuelled heist thriller set on the streets of nighttime Berlin that features the staggering technical feat of being shot in a single, unbroken take.

Victoria, a young woman from Madrid, meets four local guys outside a nightclub in the early hours of the morning. Sonne and his friends are Berliners who promise to show her the real side of the city. But when the group are suddenly forced to repay a debt to a member of the city's criminal underworld, the night quickly spirals out of control.

Nominated for four Oscars, 'Top Hat' is the amazing musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The hilarious plot of mistaken identity and breathtaking designs, transport you into a Hollywood fantasy in this true musical classic.

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Aden, 1965. The men of the British Royal Military Police are battling a fierce insurgency. Tensions are heightened in the heat of the desert; any lapse in luck or judgement means death. But life and love must continue.

The '60s are starting to swing: sexual liberation, seductive new music and outrageous fashions have hit the sun loungers of the glamorous BP Club. Isolated in this unknown country, nothing is certain, and relationships are tested as pressure and passions intensify. This bitter war brings danger and betrayal, and will question the code these dedicated soldiers live by.

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John Simm brings the tenacious Detective Superintendent Roy Grace to life on screen in these thrilling feature-length adaptations of Peter James' bestselling novels.

Hard-working Brighton-based detective Roy Grace has given his life to the job, but when the drama opens, his career is at rock bottom and the disappearance of his beloved wife, Sandy, still haunts his thoughts. Following another reprimand for his unorthodox methods, Grace risks being moved from the job he loves most. But his colleague Detective Sergeant Glenn Branson (Richie Campbell) knows Grace has more to give and asks him for help. Over five fast-paced stories, Grace brings his steadfast, determined and sometimes unconventional approach to solving Brighton's most complex cases, doggedly pursuing the truth - even if it means bending the rules to get the job done. Adapted by acclaimed screenwriter Russell Lewis, Grace also stars Rakie Ayola as ACC Alison Vosper, Zoe Tapper as Cleo Morey and Craig Parkinson as DS Norman Potting.

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Lucy Worsley explores the mystery that is Agatha Christie, uncovering a complex woman whose life - and work - reflects the seismic upheavals of the 20th century. Famous crime writer Agatha Christie worked hard to protect her public image.

Although the author achieved great public acclaim, her true character remained shrouded in secrecy. How to solve the mystery of Agatha Christie? Historian Lucy Worsley digs through Christie's archives and novels in a bid to find out more. She reveals how Christie's writing can shine , a light on the author's private passions, fears and beliefs, as well as the tumultuous time in which she lived.

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At the beginning of WWII, with Britain becoming desperate, Churchill orders his new spy agency, the Special Operations Executive (SOE), to recruit and train women as spies. Their daunting mission: conduct sabotage and build a resistance in Nazi occupied Europe.

The SOE's "spymistress" Vera Atkins (Stana Katic), recruits two unusual candidates: Virginia Hall (Sarah Megan Thomas), an ambitious American with a wooden leg, and Noor Inayat Khan (Radhika Apte), a Muslim pacifist Together, these women help to undermine the Nazi regime in France, leaving an unmistakable legacy in their wake.

This box set contains all episodes from series 3 And 4.

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Ten years ago some of the worst atrocities in the history of mankind took place in the country of Rwanda and in an era of high-speed communication and round the clock news, the events went almost unnoticed by the rest of the world. In only three months, one million people were brutally murdered.

In the face of these unspeakable actions, inspired by his love for his family, an ordinary man summons extraordinary courage to save the lives of over a thousand helpless refugees, by granting them shelter in the hotel he manages.

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A Provocative Look at the worlds of horse racing and gambling told through a diverse group of characters surrounding a California racetrack, "Luck" is an intriguing drama from Emmy Award winner David Milch and Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner Michael Mann.

Intuitive tough guy Chester "Ace" Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman), has always been involved with gambling, from bookmaking and money laundering to casino operations - and was recently released after a three-year prison term. He teams up with Gus Demitriou (Dennis Farina), his longtime chauffeur and muscle, to craft a complex plan involving the Santa Anita Racetrack in California. As they plot out Ace's strategy, the pair recruits Turo Escalante (John Ortiz), a successful trainer with a sordid reputation. In the meantime, an old trainer, Walter Smith (Nick Nolte) nurtures a possible breakthrough thoroughbred, while a ragtag group of four racetrack groupies band together to try to catch lightning in a bottle - as winners of an elusive Pick Six bet.

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From writer-director Martin McDonagh (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) comes a unique film starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.

Although Padraic (Farrell) and CoIm (Gleeson) have been lifelong friends, they find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, bringing alarming consequences for both of them.

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In this outstanding psychological and political thriller, we get a fascinating insight into the lengths and depths that the East European government went to in order to keep tabs on the lives of its population in 80's.

When cold and brutal official Wiesler (Ulrich Mühe) is given the task of spying on acclaimed playwright Dreyman (Sebastian Koch) and his actress girlfriend, he relishes the task, knowing that if he uncovers subversive behaviour he will gain favor with his boss. But the longer he listens in on the couple, their friendships, passions and ideas, the more he realises that his own life and the harsh political regime are lacking in color and joy in many respects. Slowly he begins to doubt morality of is job and politics. As the lines between orders and compassion become blurred, Wiesler becomes more involved with his subject, walking a dangerous path between his duty and his new found reality.

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England's dark history is revealed in this epic tale charting the defeat of the monarchy in a time of intrigue, power and corruption. England in 1645 is a place of savage treachery, civil war and political unrest.

After waging three years of bloody civil war, the rebel New Model Army has finally defeated the Royalist forces of King Charles I. Two heroes emerged from the war, Lord Thomas Fairfax (Dougray Scott) and his loyal, yet ruthless deputy, Oliver Cromwell (Tim Roth). The war may have been won, but their mission is now to unite the country and reform the crown. Cromwell's radical solution is the execution of the King (Rupert Everett) which causes a political storm leading to leadership fights, betrayal and unrest.