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The year is 1963, and the midwives find themselves tested both personally and professionally as never before. Together, they face challenging issues including leprosy, stroke and Huntingdon's disease, all while fighting their own personal battles. Nurse Crane (Linda Bassett) finds her authority questioned from an unexpected quarter, Sister Monica Joan (Judy Parfitt) is forced to accept her failing faculties, and the much-loved characters are joined by West Indian midwife Lucille Anderson (Leonie Elliott) - a compassionate and clever nurse who brings a fresh burst of energy to life at Nonnatus House. - Director:
- Syd Macartney
- Cast:
- Vanessa Redgrave, Jenny Agutter, Linda Bassett
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Barbara (Margaret Lockwood) after stealing her best friend's fiance and marrying him, becomes bored with her life in a country mansion and takes to highway robbery as a thrilling way to put some excitement into her life. One night she meets the dashing Captain Jackson (James Mason), a fellow highwayman, and the two embark on a passionate and nocturnal affair. Barbara's unusual habit of sleeping all day does not go unnoticed, and when she is recognised as a robber; she turns to murder to keep her secret. - Director:
- Leslie Arliss
- Cast:
- Margaret Lockwood, James Mason, Patricia Roc
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It is now 1962, and the Nonnatus House team are as committed to caring for the people of Poplar as ever. However, the social revolution in the outside world is mirrored by change and challenge much closer to home. As they strive to help mothers and families cope with the demands of childbearing, disability, disease and social prejudice, our beloved medics must make choices - and fight battles - of their own. Series six will see them laugh together, cry together, and pull together, supporting each other as never before. - Director:
- Syd Macartney
- Cast:
- Vanessa Redgrave, Alice Brown, Laura Main
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Director Ridley Scott, who created two of Hollywood's most stylish adventure thrillers, Alien and Blade Runner, hits the mark again in Black Rain. Academy Award winner Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia play New York cops whose job to escort a vicious assassin back to his native Japan leads the two Americans into Osaka's exotic underworld and right into the middle of a raging, brutal 'Yakuza' gangland battle. - Director:
- Ridley Scott
- Cast:
- Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura
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Crossfire (2012)Freelancers
When fresh faced NYPD police recruit Jonas (Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson) is taken under grizzled Police veteran Sarcone's (Robert DeNiro) wing, he is dragged into a dangerous world of drugs, violence and corruption. Quickly losing control and with the bloodshed intensifying, he is offered a way out, but at a price... Will he risk everything for the truth or get caught in the crossfire? - Director:
- Jessy Terrero
- Cast:
- 50 Cent, Robert De Niro, Forest Whitaker
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The hugely successful series starring Jenny Agutter, Pam Ferris, Helen George and Linda Bassett returns with more touching and compelling stories from the nurses and nuns of Nonnatus House. In this series Sister Monica Joan goes missing at Christmas time leaving the nuns and nurses distraught. Trixie, having battled through her issues with alcohol, finds a new purpose in her keep fit classes. And could friendship blossom into something more for vicar Tom Hereward and Barbara? Meanwhile, a string of babies born with severe and devastating deformities, casts a dark shadow over the entire team at Nonnatus House as they struggle to understand why. - Director:
- Juliet May
- Cast:
- Vanessa Redgrave, Jack Ashton, Judy Parfitt
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Hummingbird (2013)Redemption
Jason Statham gives the performance of his career as Joey, an ex-Special Forces officer who comes home from the Afghan war a shattered man. Broke, homeless, lost in a haze of drugs and booze, he attempts to piece his life back together with the help of Sister Cristina, a nun helping the poor. But when he is employed as a collector for a local mob boss, Joey learns the identity of a friend's murderer and, bent on revenge, finds himself sinking deeper into a dark world of violence... - Director:
- Steven Knight
- Cast:
- Jason Statham, Agata Buzek, Vicky McClure
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Mary Justin is secure in her rather placid marriage to Howard. But when she meets her old lover, Steven Stratton, she starts to fall in love again. Torn between real love and security. Mary remains with her husband, who is willing to forgive her affair on the understanding that she and Steven never meet again. Nine years later, Mary accidentally meets Steven and her life lakes a dramatic turn. - Director:
- David Lean
- Cast:
- Ann Todd, Claude Rains, Trevor Howard
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David Rintoul returns as Doctor John Finlay in this second series of the medical drama set in the fictional town of Tannochbrae in the forties. Doctor Finlay is continuing to grapple with a heavy workload and the final difficulties of post- war life. His problems are not helped by the semi-retirement of his former partner Doctor Cameron and his strained relationship with Doctor Neil who is beginning to have second thoughts about his future in the Arden House practice. Meanwhile, Janet is also concerned about the future state of the practice as she prepares for her wedding to Angus Livingstone. Filmed entirely on location and based on the characters created by Scots author AJ Cronin, ITV 1'st production of Doctor Finlay updates the popular series of the 1960s - Doctor Finlay's Casebook - brilliantly evoking life in postwar rural Scotland while capturing the fascinating world of country medicine. - Director:
- Patrick Lau
- Cast:
- David Rintoul, Annette Crosbie, Ian Bannen
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A.J. Cronin's famous characters are lovingly recreated in this major film series. Starring David Rintoul, Annette Crosbie, Jason Flemyng and Ian Bannen.
1. The ReturnIt's 1946 and the dawn of a post-war period of hope and expectation.However, the reality of John Finlay's "homecoming" is harshly different. The medical practice is run-down, the small town politics continue and his fiancee is curiously absent.
2. Working Together
Although Dr Cameron is free to retire there's an atmosphere of tension about his departure from Arden House. Working as a GP again Dr Finlay finds that health care for the poor hasn't improved leading in one case to tragic consequences.
3. Winning the Peace
What exactly is Sergeant Forbes vendetta against the Hendersons at Dawes Farm? The consequences draw Dr Finlay and Dr Cameron into a bitter conflict and more than they bargained for.
4. A Bitter Pill
When Dr Neil visits Mary Thomson on a housecall he becomes concerned as to why previous medical tests have failed to . reveal her apparent illness. He mistakenly becomes more interested in the treatment not aware that the patient's homelife might be at the root of the problem. Meanwhile a smallpox scare causes an emergency vaccination programme to be hastily arranged.
5. Forbidden Fruit
Dr Cameron's work at the German POW camp brings him into political conflict with one of the prisoners. Janet becomes concerned for Dr Finlay's career at his apparent fondness toward Anne Stewart. Not only is she married but a patient of the practice.
6. The Good Doctor
Much to Dr Neil's surprise a famous singing star turns up unexpectedly at the Arden House surgery for a repeat prescription. But why? A mystery unfolds as to the exact nature of her illness. Dr Finlay is still hurt following the end of his "affair" and is on the brink of considering a new life elsewhere.- Director:
- Patrick Lau
- Cast:
- David Rintoul, Annette Crosbie, Ian Bannen
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The Outsiders (1964)Bande a Part / Band of Outsiders
"The Outsiders", Godard's playful reimagining of the Hollywood crime films of the 1940s, follows young misfits Franz (Sami Frey), Arthur (Claude Brasseur) and Odile (Anna Karina) as their plan to burgle a rich old lady goes tragicomically wrong. Shot in just 25 days on the wintry streets of suburban Paris, "The Outsiders" remains one of Godard's most loved films and is often remembered for its exhilarating cafe dance sequence and famous race through the Louvre. - Director:
- Jean-Luc Godard
- Cast:
- Anna Karina, Claude Brasseur, Danièle Girard
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Elizabeth Olsen stars as a rookie FBI agent tasked with solving the brutal murder of a young woman in a Native American reserve. Enlisting the help of a local hunter (Jeremy Renner) to help her navigate the freezing wilderness, the two set about trying to find a vicious killer hidden in plain sight. The closer they get to the truth the greater the danger becomes with a town full of explosive secrets ready to fight back. - Director:
- Taylor Sheridan
- Cast:
- Kelsey Chow, Jeremy Renner, Julia Jones
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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.- Director:
- Max Porcelijn
- Cast:
- Marc Warren, Maimie McCoy, Luke Allen-Gale
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A dangerous but charismatic fugitive (Matthew McConaughey) is hiding out from bounty hunters on a remote island on the Mississippi when he's discovered by two young boys, Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and Neckbone (Jacob Lofland). An unlikely alliance forms as the boys struggle to help Mud escape his pursuers whilst at the same time reunite him with his long-time love Juniper (Reese Witherspoon). - Director:
- Jeff Nichols
- Cast:
- Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, Jacob Lofland
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Justice (2011)Seeking Justice
Will Gerard (Nicolas Cage) lives a happy life with his beautiful wife Laura (January Jones) but the horrific events of one night turn their world upside down, when Laura is left for dead following a violent attack. Will is approached by a stranger (Guy Pearce) who offers to dispense immediate justice to Laura's attacker, Confused and distraught, Will accepts the proposal, but it's not long before his fateful decision sets off a spiral of life threatening events, exploding into an action packed finale as Will realises that Justice comes at a high price. - Director:
- Roger Donaldson
- Cast:
- Nicolas Cage, January Jones, Guy Pearce
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