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A romance between an MI6 code genius (Ed Holcroft) and a man working dead-end jobs (Ben Whishaw) promises happiness for both. But tragedy strikes when the spy dies in suspicious circumstances forcing his lover to pursue the dangerous truth behind his death. Out of his depth in the world of espionage Danny seeks help from his wise mentor Scottie (Jim Broadbent) embarking on a journey where no one is what they seem, including the formidable Frances (Charlotte Rampling). - Director:
- Jakob Verbruggen
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- Ben Whishaw, Edward Holcroft, Jim Broadbent
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The Emmy Award winning 'Game of Thrones' returns for a final season of duplicity and treachery, nobility and honour...and an epic clash between the living and the dead. With the Army of the Dead - led by the Night King, his White Walkers and an undead dragon - bearing down on Jon and Dany and their combined forces, a denouement eight seasons in the making will be reached, answering a myriad of questions surrounding the fate of the series' protagonists. Meanwhile, Jon's true identity promises to undermine Dany's claim to the Iron Throne...and, of course, Cersei has a devious strategy of her own. - Director:
- David Nutter
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- Peter Dinklage, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Lena Headey
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Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood
Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood visits 1969 Los Angeles, where everything is changing, as TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) make their way around an industry they hardly recognize anymore. The ninth film from the writer-director features a large ensemble cast and multiple storylines in a tribute to the final moments of Hollywood's golden age. - Director:
- Quentin Tarantino
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- Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie
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From the writers of 'The Missing' comes 'Baptiste'; a thrilling new drama starring Tchéky Karyo as the insightful but stubborn investigator Julien Baptiste. When Julien and his wife move to Amsterdam to help look after their grandchild, the Chief of Police (an old girlfriend) seeks out his help in finding a young sex worker who has gone missing. As Baptiste rapidly becomes embroiled in a case that peels back the layers of atrocity in the trade of sex, drugs and people themselves, nothing is as it first seems. For Julien Baptiste the beautiful streets, canals and houses of Amsterdam hide dark, deadly secrets. - Director:
- Jan Matthys
- Cast:
- Tchéky Karyo, Tom Hollander, Anastasia Hille
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Following the startling revelation that Raymond "Red" Reddington (James Spader) isn't who he says he is, Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone) is tom between the relationship she's developed with the man claiming to be her father and her desire to get to the bottom of years of secrets and lies. Meanwhile, Red leads Liz and the FBI to the most strange and dangerous criminals yet, growing his empire and eliminating rivals in the process. All throughout, Liz and Red engage in an uneasy cat-and-mouse game in which lines will be crossed and the truth will be revealed. - Director:
- Bill Roe
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- James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff
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An intimate narrative portrait, imbued with authenticity, warmth and humour, of the internationally renowned INXS frontman, Michael Hutchence. Michael came to epitomise the very definition of leather-clad sexually magnetic rock frontman, but underneath it all, he was a poetic, multifaceted and intensely sensitive man who struggled with the idea of success and the creative limits of pop. Extraordinary archive footage, personal home movies and intimate insights from Michael's friends, lovers, band members, family, collaborators and Hutchence himself guide us through a trajectory from unconventional fractured childhood to a charismatic, turbulent and ultimately tragic public stardom. - Director:
- Richard Lowenstein
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- Michael Hutchence
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Julia Bradbury exploring the hidden side of the dazzling, sun - drenched Greek Islands. 3 million of us flock there every summer and Julia Bradbury too has an especial affinity to them as her mother is Greek. Over the coming weeks, she's homeward bound to explore both the hidden side of some of our favourite islands like Corfu, Santorini and Rhodes as well as uncovering some lesser known island gems like Symi and Thirasia. Escaping the tourist trail, she's in search of the real Greece, island - hopping her way to her ultimate destination, Chios, the island of her ancestors. - Director:
- Chris Williams
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- Julia Bradbury, Chrissi Bradbury
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This is the real human story of how Salisbury rose to the challenge of fighting a lethal contagion... 'The Salisbury Poisonings' is the incredible true story of the assassination attempt on double agent and spy Sergei Skripal (Wayne Swann) and his daughter Yulia (Jill Winternitz), which sent shock-waves through a small community and the public services left to deal with an unprecedented national emergency. - Director:
- Saul Dibb
- Cast:
- Rafe Spall, Anne-Marie Duff, Judah Cousin
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Like an adrenaline shot to the heart, "Trauma" is the first medical drama series set exclusively where the real action takes place - in the field. Cliff Curtis and Derek Luke star as ambitious heroes dedicated to one of the most dangerous professions in the world: first responder paramedics. When emergencies occur, the trauma team from San Francisco City Hospital is first on the scene, travelling by land, sea or air to reach their victims in time. From the heights of the city's Transamerica Pyramid to the depths of the bay, they must face the most extreme conditions to save lives - and give meaning to their own existence in the process. - Director:
- Jeffrey Reiner
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- Derek Luke, Anastasia Griffith, Aimee Garcia
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Prepare to raid and wage battle once again, in an ancient kingdom dominated by vengeance, lust and thrilling conquest, in Season 3 of Vikings. The gripping family saga of Ragnar, Rollo, Lagertha and Bjorn continues as loyalties are questioned and bonds of blood are tested. Now king of his people, Ragnar remains a restless wanderer, leading his band of Norse warriors on epic adventures from the shores of Essex to the mythical city of Paris. But stunning betrayals and hidden dangers will test Ragnar's courage and strength like never before. - Director:
- Ken Girotti
- Cast:
- Travis Fimmel, Katheryn Winnick, Clive Standen
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A gang of five teenage outsiders – party-girl Alisha, hard-as-nails Kelly, one-time sporting hero Curtis, painfully shy nerd Simon and smart-alec Nathan – get caught in a freak storm while on community service and suddenly find themselves with strange superpowers. Unlike their more conventional counterparts, they don't swap their mobile phone and ankle tags for capes and tights. Instead, they discover just how tough life can be when you're all that stands between good and evil. Well, that and your curfew order… - Director:
- Tom Green
- Cast:
- Phil Daniels, Antonia Thomas, Robert Sheehan
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Best mates Vinnie (Joseph Gilgun), Dylan (Damien Molony), Ashley (Aaron Heffernan), Cardi (Tom Hanson), Tommo (Ryan Sampson) and JJ (Parth Thakerar) have dealt, scammed, and laughed their way through three decades of friendship. And these days their schemes have only become more creative. Whether it be stealing tiny horses, breaking into a local pimp's safe or raiding a rival grower's weed farm, these lads think they can get away with just about anything. But their luck runs out when they inadvertently step into the path of criminal heavy-weight Terence McCann and learn a tough lesson about what happens when you accidentally steal something precious from a merciless sociopath. - Director:
- Daniel O'Hara
- Cast:
- Joseph Gilgun, Dennis Blanch, Damien Molony
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Alan (Derek Jacobi) and Celia (Anne Reid) are seven years into their marriage and having moved into a desirable bungalow, they aren't seeing eye to eye. Alan's new supermarket job brings an unexpected challenge when a wild local lad takes a shine to him and, at Far Slack Farm, Gillian (Nicola Walker) faces trouble with a giraffe. John's (Tony Gardner)'s back on the scene, and Caroline (Sarah Lancashire) finds herself caught in an emotional tangle with someone at work. Into all this jets Alan's brother, Ted (Timothy West), on holiday from New Zealand...but it turns out he only bought a one-way ticket. - Director:
- Gareth Bryn
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- Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi, Sarah Lancashire
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From Primetime Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf comes the red-hot third season of Chicago Fire. Though many of the firefighters still grieve over the loss of one of their own in a brutal explosion, they are faced with new challenges: a determined arsonist, the complications of staff romance and tension inside the house with shocking results. Watch the passion and conflicts flare amongst the brave men and women of Firehouse 51 in Series Three of 'Chicago Fire', presented back-to-back and uninterrupted for maximum impact! - Director:
- Joe Chappelle
- Cast:
- Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Monica Raymund
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Chicago Fire returns with a riveting look into the everyday heroics and private lives of the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Firehouse 51, where plunging into roaring infernos and putting out personal fires is just another day on the job. But in Season Two, there are more than just flames to battle when the station lands on the short list for a shutdown, sending the team on a rescue mission they're not equipped to handle. - Director:
- Joe Chappelle
- Cast:
- Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Monica Raymund
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