Beryl Vertue

Documentary celebrating the British sitcom and taking a look at the social and political context from which our favourite sitcoms grew. We enjoy a trip through the comedy archive in the company of the people who made some of the very best British sitcoms. From The Likely Lads to I'm Alan Partridge, we find out the inspiration behind some of the most-loved characters and how they reflect the times they were living in.

Hemos estado aquí antes, pero ¿qué pasaría si no fuera en la era moderna sino en el periodo victoriano tardío? ¿Qué pasaría si el detective más famoso del mundo y su mejor amigo vivieran en una Baker Street con trenes de vapores, carruajes, sombreros de copas y levitas? ¡Bienvenidos a Sherlock en el año 1895! Sin embargo, muchas cosas continúan siendo similares. La amistad, aventura y especialmente, el ASESINATO... ¿Por qué Thomas Ricoletti está un poco sorprendido de ver a su esposa vestida con su antiguo traje de novia? Será por que solamente unas horas antes se había quitado la vida... El fantasma de la Señora Ricoletti parece que ahora está rondando por las calles con una insaciable sed de venganza. Desde la brumosa Limehouse a las entrañas de una iglesia abandonada, Holmes, Watson y sus amigos deben usar toda su astucia para combatir a un enemigo aparentemente del más allá y al final, a la sorprendente verdad de… ¡La novia abominable!

En 1913, Connie se casa con el adinerado Sir Clifford Chatterley. Él se marcha a la Gran Guerra, pero es herido y queda postrado para siempre en una silla de ruedas. Connie le es fiel, pero comienza a sentir que la situación le supera, así que contratan a una enfermera para que le cuide. Su marido no fue nunca muy cariñoso con ella, y cuando conoce mejor a Oliver Mellors, un hombre de clase social baja, se siente inmediatamente atraída por él.

A very personal portrait of the truly unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own words and featuring exclusive home movie footage. With contributions from those who worked with him, lived with him and were inspired by him.

A documentary about Spike Milligan

Television film adaptation of the true story ("A Friend Like Henry" by Nuala Gardner) of a young autistic boy and his extraordinary friendship with his dog, Thomas.

At the height of the cold war, a known Russian spy ("Kyril") is sent to the UK under falsely reported pretenses in order to hopefully indirectly spark an unknown mole in the KGB to reveal himself; the endeavor eventually has repercussions which none of the initial players could have predicted.

Stella Farrell is a southern belle in 1860's Charleston, South Carolina who is determined to hang onto her aristocratic family's mansion following the Civil War.

Inspirada en la historia de "The Supremes", cuenta la historia de una muchacha que pasa del coro de la iglesia al estrellato, debiendo lidiar ya desde la fama con las drogas y otros problemas. (FILMAFFINITY)

Un niño queda ciego, sordo y mudo como consecuencia del trauma sufrido al contemplar el asesinato de su padre a manos del amante de su madre. Con el paso del tiempo se convierte en estrella mundial del pinball.

Un profesor de secundaria, recientemente divorciado y separado de su hijo, planea su venganza contra su ex-mujer.

Comedy legend Frankie Howerd stars as the victim of sinister shenanigans in this hilarious spoof of British horror films of the early ‘70s. Starring Hugh Burden and Oscar winner Ray Milland, and written by Terry Nation. Foster Twelvetrees, a struggling tragedian who scrapes a living by giving hammy performances from the classics, can hardly believe his luck when he’s invited to give a dramatic reading at the country home of a well-off family. Joy soon turns to outraged horror when he discovers dead bodies, foul intentions, lots of snakes and a madwoman in the attic. Can he uncover the hidden family secret before he comes to a sticky end..?

The life of young newlywed, Fern O'Neil, is turned upside-down when her husband is called home to visit his dying father in Ireland. When she fails to receive a phone call from her husband, she contacts the airline and discovers he was not on the plane. Further investigation reveals that her husband is not who she thought he was. Her search ultimately takes her all the way to Ireland, where her sanity and, of course, her story come into question.

Alf and his family have been moved from their East End home into a high-rise council estate. Alf is not only having trouble coping with his new 'home', but also with the long commute to work, the long walk to the corner pub, his long-suffering wife, rebellious daughter and her philandering, constantly unemployed husband.

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are rag-and-bone men, complete with horse and cart to tour the neighbourhood. They also live together at the junk yard. Harold, who likes the bright lights in the West End of London, meets a stripper, marries her and takes her home. Albert is furious and tries every trick he knows to drive the new bride from his household.

A funny thing happened to Lurkalot, serf to Sir Coward de Custard, on the way to Custard Castle. Lurkalot sells lusty love potions and rusty chastity belts in the market place, but on this day Sir Graggart de Bombast arrives to sack the castle, and to get the lovely Lobelia Custard in the sack! Lurkalot must help Custard cream the knight in pining armour...

In Frankie Howerd's third Up... film it's World War I and he plays Lurk, an absolute cowerd, er coward. He's evading the call-up for all he's worth. But one evening he's hypnotised by a drunken hypnotist (Stanley Holloway) into being brave, but he fails to be released from it. So with his yellow streak gone Lurk is down that army office before you can say "titter ye not." Off to war he goes, mingling with sexy spies like Zsa Zsa Gabor and before long, the spellbound recruit is heading hot-foot back to Blighty with the Germans' plan of attack tattooed on his bum, and the Germans are bringing up the rear...! Full of sauce, knowing real-life references and witty remarks to camera, this is a cheeky incorrigible final instalment.

A slapstick comedy about two workmen delivering planks to a building site. This is done with music and a sort of "wordless dialogue" which consists of a few mumbled sounds to convey the appropriate emotion.