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Rise of the Footsoldier 3 (2017)Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story
This is the brutal and bloody real life story of Essex, drugs, rock and roll and the rise of ruthless gangster Pat Tate (Craig Fairbrass). It's Marbella 1988, and the Scarface-of-Southend is on a blazing path of peddling pills and snorting coke, crushing anyone who gets in his way. When Pat is eventually double crossed by an ex drug baron (Larry Lamb) he ends up in prison. Undeterred, he establishes himself as top-dog and as he makes plans to reclaim his turf, his unquenchable hunger for power leads him back to the only life he knows. - Director:
- Zackary Adler
- Cast:
- Craig Fairbrass, Terry Stone, Roland Manookian
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Following the scandalous abdication of his brother King Edward VIII, Bertie (Colin Firth) who has suffered from debilitating speech impediment all his life, is suddenly crowned King George VI of the United Kingdom. With his country on the brink of war and in desperate need of a leader, his wife Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter) seeks out the help of eccentric speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). - Director:
- Tom Hooper
- Cast:
- Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter
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Hooligan. Gangster. Legend. This British crime epic charts the inexorable rise of Carlton Leach from one of the most feared generals of the football terraces to becoming a member of a notorious gang of criminals who rampaged their way through London and Essex in the late eighties and early nineties. The story spans three decades: from football hooliganism through to his burgeoning career as a bouncer, his involvement in the criminal aspects of the early ‘rave’ scene and subsequently to his rise to power as one of the most feared and respected criminals in the country. As his notoriety increased, Leach became entwined in a violent series of events, which culminated in the Rettendon Range Rover murders of 1995, one of the most infamous staying in British Gangland history. This is his history. - Director:
- Julian Gilbey
- Cast:
- Rikki Harnet, Terry Stone, Craig Fairbrass
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Frozen II (2019)Frozen 2 / Disney's Frozen 2
The award-winning team behind the worldwide phenomenon returns with 'Frozen 2', featuring the original cast and all-new music. Elsa (voices of Idina Menzel / Eva Bella / Mattea Conforti), Anna (voices of Kristen Bell / Livvy Stubenrauch / Hadley Gannaway), Kristoff (voice of Jonathan Groff), Olaf (voice of Josh Gad) and Sven venture into the enchanted forest and dark seas beyond Arendelle - where Elsa discovers not only the truth about her past, but a threat to her kingdom. - Director:
- Chris Buck
- Cast:
- Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad
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Last Tango in Halifax: Series 4 (2016)Last Tango in Halifax: Christmas Special 2016
Two years have passed since series three. Caroline is about to embark on a new headship at a challenging state school which means moving her family out of the beautiful home in Harrogate to a farm house "with potential". Having agreed to host Christmas Day, Caroline is overwhelmed by so much change. But a chance encounter with a new acquaintance gives her a different perspective. Gillian is racked with guilt over Eddie's death and is convinced he's haunting her and Robbie. A séance at Caroline's new, supposedly haunted, house is enough to tip Gillian over the edge as she makes a life-changing decision. Meanwhile, in a bid to keep her brain active, Celia joins the local amateur dramatics club, encouraging Alan to do the same. But Alan is forced to admit that his memory isn't what it used to be, leaving the part wide open for Harry, much to Celia's disdain. - Director:
- Juliet May
- Cast:
- Nicola Walker, Sarah Lancashire, Hugh Simon
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The heartwarming Bafta-winning drama returns, packed with shocks and surprises as it continues the compelling story of childhood sweethearts, reunited after nearly 60 years apart, as they and their families negotiate the highs and lows of life and relationships. The latest series of this acclaimed ensemble drama sees Celia and Alan's marriage tested by revelations about an incident in his past. As his daughter Gillian tries to deal with the dramas of her own complicated love life, Caroline has settled into happy domesticity with pregnant partner Kate. But her life is thrown into turmoil by sudden and tragic events and, despite feeling angry about her mother's absence from her wedding, Caroline needs Celia and stepdad Alan more than ever. - Director:
- Nigel Cole
- Cast:
- Derek Jacobi, Anne Reid, Nicola Walker
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The BAFTA-wining drama about romance and second chances returns with yet more secrets and surprises. Following his heart attack scare, reunited childhood sweethearts Alan and Celia are determined to live life to the full. However, as they begin to move on and enjoy the next stages of their relationship, it becomes clear that the rest of their family aren't as content with their own lives.
Gillian finds herself spiralling into a dark place as old skeletons resurface, while Caroline's fractious relationship with John leads her to make bold decisions involving Kate and their future. Meanwhile, Lawrence struggles to accept his mother's choice of partner and Raff breaks some news to the family which will change his life forever.
As secrets from the past come tumbling out and family members adjust to changing relationships, can Alan and Celia find the long-awaited happiness they deserve?- Director:
- Euros Lyn
- Cast:
- Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi, Josh Bolt
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Fresh out of prison, Pat Tate (Craig Fairbrass) steps right back into his Essex nightclub business. But although the money is good, he can't stop brooding about the man who had him put away. It's not long before he's off to Marbella to find Frank Harris (Larry Lamb) and seek his revenge. But Harris is long dead and the middle-man Terry Fisher (Andrew Loveday) offers Pat the biggest drug deal of his life. All Pat needs is for his pals Tony (Terry Stone) and Craig (Roland Manookian) to deliver the cash from Essex to close the deal. But Craig being Craig, turns a simple plane trip to a mental road trip. All Tony wants is to make it back in time to support his friend Nigel Benn (Conor Benn) at the boxing match of his life. But when their cash gets stolen and Pat is threatened by a local firm, he comes up with an audacious plan to get them back to England in time for one of history's greatest fights... - Director:
- Andrew Loveday
- Cast:
- Craig Fairbrass, Terry Stone, Emily Wyatt
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Based on Chris Ryan's best-selling book, Strike Back is a compelling story of betrayal, glory, redemption and revenge played out through the interlinking lives of two former soldiers: military hero Hugh Collinson (Andrew Lincoln) and discharged veteran John Porter (Richard Armitage). In three stand-alone narratives based in Iraq, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Pakistan the stories interweave the dramatic politics of war, with the personal demons of two very driven men. From scenes of intense combat to the confines of a brutal prison and the desert landscapes of Iraq to the lush greenery of the Zimbabwe outback, Strike Back is drama of cinematic proportions. - Director:
- Daniel Percival
- Cast:
- Richard Armitage, Philip Winchester, Sullivan Stapleton
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Based on the bestselling series of books for kids (and for adults, but they just won't admit it), Horrible Histories™ is an anarchic, surprising and unconventional take on history's most gruesome and funny moments. Foul facts, rotten rulers, beastly battles and evil inventions feature in horribly hilarious sketches, songs, cartoons and quizzes - all linked by the show's host, a talking rat! From Woeful World Wars, Measly Middle Ages and Savage Stone Age to Cut-throat Celts, Groovy Greeks, Rotten Romans, Vicious Vikings and Awful Egyptians, history has never been so horrible! - Director:
- Chloe Thomas
- Cast:
- Jon Culshaw, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby
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Childhood sweethearts, Alan (Derek Jacobi) and Celia (Anne Reid) are both now widowed and in their 70s. When their grandsons connect them through the internet, they rediscover feelings for one another that just might have blossomed 60 years ago. Still, it's never too late... or is it? For all the what-might-have-beens, their lives have moved on and both Alan and Celia have daughters, whose dysfunctional lives bring drama at every turn. Celia's daughter Caroline (Sarah Lancashire), a career-focused head teacher, is dealing with the return of her adulterous husband John (Tony Gardner); while Alan's hard-working farmer daughter Gillian (Nicola Walker) is distracted by the advances of a younger lover and the accusations of her brother-in-law, who's convinced she was involved in the death of her husband. Neither daughter would ever dream of getting in the way of their parents' happiness. But somehow life and love are never quite that straightforward. - Director:
- Samuel Donovan
- Cast:
- Anne Reid, Sarah Lancashire, Edward Ashley
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Le Mans '66 (2019)Ford v Ferrari
Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in a film based on the remarkable true story about Ford Motor Company's attempt to create the world's fastest car. American car designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles (Bale) together battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car and take on Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966. - Director:
- James Mangold
- Cast:
- Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal
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Downton Abbey (2019)Downton Abbey: The Movie
The worldwide phenomenon, 'Downton Abbey', returns in a spectacular motion picture, as the beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue that leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance. Written' by series creator Julian Fellowes and starring the original cast, this grand cinematic experience will have you cheering for your favourite characters all over again. - Director:
- Michael Engler
- Cast:
- Michelle Dockery, Matthew Goode, Geraldine James
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Set in the halls of Westminster, the series follows Prime Minister Robert Sutherland (Robert Carlyle) and his Chief of Staff Anna Marshall (Victoria Hamilton) as they try to deal with a national emergency. The pair must bear attacks from their political opponents, face family pressures and lead the 'Cobra' committee, a team of experts and politicians, to ensure the nation's safety. - Director:
- Hans Herbots
- Cast:
- Robert Carlyle, Victoria Hamilton, Richard Dormer
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Few things in life can be relied upon, butthe drama, humour and wildly disparate personalities of Doc Martin and Portwenn are always guaranteed to bring joy to viewers everywhere. As we join the Doctor in this eighth series, we find his relationship with his wife Louisa back on a more even keel, although juggling their jobs with baby care is proving more challenging daily. Meanwhile Bert and Al Large face challenges of their own, with brewing whisky and running a B&B not quite turning out as they had hoped; MrsTishell suffers a terrible and unexpected setback in her life; and Penhale, already facing romantic challenges, faces a mini crime spree and decides to host a Police Open Day. Newcomers to the village include a new curate as well as Morwenna's parents, Jack and Tara who worked as missionaries in Kenya; and the village sees the return of Beth, the American tourist and veterinarian Angela Sim. And swimming through the maelstrom of it all is Doctor Ellingham, suffering humanity's foibles with little tolerance and suffering literally with a newly adopted dog, against his better judgment, underfoot. - Director:
- Nigel Cole
- Cast:
- Martin Clunes, Ellie Gee, Caroline Catz
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