In post WW2 Venice Italy, American Army Col. Richard Cantwell, haunted by the war, is a bona fide hero who faces news of his illness with stoic disregard. Determined to spend a weekend in quiet solitude, he commandeers a military driver to facilitate a visit to his old haunts in Venice. As Cantwell's plans begin to unravel, a chance encounter with a remarkable young woman begins to rekindle in him the hope of renewal.
Boasting an amazing selection of the most watched, most influential and most highly acclaimed programmes ever made, The 50 Greatest Television Dramas presents a long overdue assessment of the rich heritage television drama has to offer. Channel 4 invited over 200 of Britain's top television drama professionals – writers, directors, producers and commissioners – to take part in an exclusive poll to discover what they consider the finest dramas ever produced.
Em Las Vegas, após fracassar na frente de um público influente, incluindo seu pai, um humorista lendário, o aspirante a comediante Tommy Fawkes viaja para sua pequena cidade natal, Blackpool, na Inglaterra, em busca de inspiração para o seu trabalho. Lá, ele conhece Katie Parker, uma cantora que foi amiga de seus pais na juventude. O filho da cantora, Jack, é um brilhante comediante que guarda um segredo sobre o pai de Tommy.
