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The unbelievable but entirely true story of four friends (Evan Peters, Barry Keoghan, Blake Jenner and Jared Abrahamson) living a routine existence in Kentucky, who brazenly attempt one of the most audacious art heists in US history.

Determined to live lives that are out of the ordinary, they plan the brazen theft of some of the world's most valuable books from the special collections room of Transylvania University Library. But not everything is as it seems, and as the thrilling theft unfolds, each of them starts to question whether their attempts to inject excitement and purpose into their lives is simply a misguided attempt at achieving the American Dream.

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1920's outback Australia, Northern Territory. When Sam (Hamilton Morris), an Aboriginal farmhand who works for the local preacher (Sam Neill) is sent to help new neighbour and bitter war veteran Harry (Ewen Leslie), their relationship quickly deteriorates, ending in a violent and fatal shootout.

Sam is forced to flee with his wife, pursued by lawman Sergeant Fletcher (Bryan Brown), but as the truth starts to surface, the community begins to question whether justice is really being served.

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Three Murders Unsolved...But Never Forgotten...When two best friends are found murdered a local policeman Paul Bethell (Philip Glenister) suspects there is more to the case than meets the eye.

Could this be linked to other unsolved murders? In a case that has haunted him for 30 years, will new DNA evidence finally let him bring the killer to justice?

Based on a short story by Stephen King, and set in the 1850s, 'Chapelwaite' follows Charles Boone (Adrien Brody) as he confronts the secrets that have plagued his family for generations.

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From Award-winning playwright and dramatist, James Graham and inspired by true events. Two shocking and unexpected murders shatter an already fractured Nottinghamshire community leading to one of the largest manhunts in British history.

Suspicion is rife and the tragic murders threaten to inflame historic divisions sparked during the Miners' Strike that tore families apart three decades before. To solve the murders, police inspectors Ian St Clair (David Morrisey), and Kevin Salisbury (Robert Glenister), must reunite and bury a rivalry that stretches back to 1984, to heal wounds, and catch a killer. But can a community repair itself as more is discovered about those who live there, and whether they really are who they say they are?

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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.