Emily Yates
Rosie Yates is now 13 and is starting to display increasingly challenging, emotional and physical behaviour. Veering wildly from joyous obsessions with her letter X, tigers with Xs on their nose, ticket barriers and Fedex lorries to sudden violent outbursts both directed at her parents Si and Emily and herself. The family realise that Rosie is simply struggling to cope with the onset of puberty, just like any other teenage girl. Whilst the family deal with a teenage Rosie, their geneticist calls with news of Rosie’s condition.
Herself
With exclusive interviews and outtakes, this anniversary special celebrates a decade of Robert Popper's iconic comedy, from celebrity fans to Paul Ritter's infamous squirrel-based catchphrase
Marion
Within an isolated forest clearing, two unlikely strangers meet up with a mutual agreement in mind.
Sofie Dahl
Inspirado em uma história real, a infância de Roald Dahl é narrada através de sua trajetória, ainda quando criança, em busca do sonho de conhecer sua heroína literária, Beatrix Potter. Anos mais tarde, o encontro entre os dois contribuiria para consagrá-lo como um dos maiores escritores de todo o mundo.
Self
Miranda Hart and the cast of her sitcom come together to celebrate the show's tenth anniversary with a music-filled, star-studded spectacular from the London Palladium.
Janet
After 8 years survival on a beach, Rose returns to her hometown to settle unfinished business.
Writer
Tina lives in a quiet seaside town but her life is anything but quiet - her mother is threatening to leave her father, her daughter is being bullied and she and her husband Mick are juggling full time jobs and three children. Determined to ditch the dysfunction and beat her inner demons, Tina puts on her fighting gloves - literally, stepping into the boxing ring to sweat out her anxieties and punch up her self-worth. But does she have what it takes to get her family off the ropes and emerge victorious?
Director
Tina lives in a quiet seaside town but her life is anything but quiet - her mother is threatening to leave her father, her daughter is being bullied and she and her husband Mick are juggling full time jobs and three children. Determined to ditch the dysfunction and beat her inner demons, Tina puts on her fighting gloves - literally, stepping into the boxing ring to sweat out her anxieties and punch up her self-worth. But does she have what it takes to get her family off the ropes and emerge victorious?
Tina Bell
Tina lives in a quiet seaside town but her life is anything but quiet - her mother is threatening to leave her father, her daughter is being bullied and she and her husband Mick are juggling full time jobs and three children. Determined to ditch the dysfunction and beat her inner demons, Tina puts on her fighting gloves - literally, stepping into the boxing ring to sweat out her anxieties and punch up her self-worth. But does she have what it takes to get her family off the ropes and emerge victorious?
Angel Matthews
The staff and students at St. Bernadette's Primary School audition for a coveted place in a spectacular rock musical competition.
Sara
Joanne, lead singer of the once-popular 1990s Britpop band the Filthy Dukes, mistakenly enrolled in university after a drunken night out with her friend Sara. Determined to give the young students a run for their money as a party animal, she finds they aren’t interested in rock ’n’ roll. However, love and new beginnings might be on the cards for rocker Joanne.
Wendie
When Ash and Wendie seek shelter from a downpour beneath the awning of a local butcher, this chance meeting won't be the only time their paths collide.
Magda
Depois de tantas idas e vindas, Bridget Jones e Mark finalmente se casam. Não demora muito, entretanto, para que a vida pregue mais uma peça neles e eles acabam se separando. Em crise no tabalho, tentando manter uma boa relação com o ex e engatando um novo romance, Bridget tem uma surpreendente revelação: está grávida - e não tem certeza de quem é o pai da criança.
Mrs. Jackson
Quatro crianças sonham em escapar do tédio de um feriado de verão com sua mãe. Quando finalmente recebem permissão para acampar sozinhos eles ficam muito felizes. Então as quatro crianças, os Andorinhas (Swallows), velejam sozinhas até uma ilha no meio de um imenso lago. Mas quando chegam, descobrem que eles podem não estão sozinhos. Lá já estão outras crianças, as Amazonas. A batalha pela propriedade de uma ilha solitária começa e ensina as habilidades de sobrevivência, o valor da amizade e a importância de se manter calmo. Enquanto isso, um homem misterioso em uma casa fluvial acusa-os de um crime que não cometeram.
Crabby
A semi-autobiographical coming-of-age story set in the Cotswolds during and immediately after the First World War.
Claudia
A tragic love story following Woods, a successful artist, after the death of his beloved wife and exploring the effects his crippling grief has on his two young sons.
Gail
Siga o atrevido cão de rua de Londres, Pudsey, que é muito feliz por ser um solitário, até conhecer os irmãos Molly, George e Tommy. Depois de perder o pai, a mãe Gail leva a família para a pacata aldeia de Chuffington e Pudsey, para o desespero de seu proprietário, o Sr. Thorne, e seu gato Fausto. Quando Pudsey começa a se estabelecer com a família e perceber o que estava perdendo quando estava sozinho, ele se depara com o plano maligno de Thorne e decide salvar toda a aldeia.
Angel Matthews
Um professor novato, e ansioso, precisa conciliar uma esposa grávida, problemas no trabalho e uma excursão com seus alunos para participar de uma competição de canções de Natal.
Interviewer 2
Kim, 19 anos e ex praticante de skate, trabalha num snack-bar quando lhe oferecem trabalho num luxuoso resort de esqui. Sem saber esquiar e envolvida neste novo mundo de luxo e glamour, que para ela é desconhecido, Kim encontra uma prancha de snowboard antiga, começa a treinar e depressa percebe que tem um talento natural. Kim rapidamente chama a atenção do atraente Jonny, um dos seus patrões. Conseguirá ela superar as dificuldades, ser a campeã de snowboard e conquistar o amor da sua vida?
Cheryl
It is Christmas Day in the Royle household and Barbara is up to her eyes in it, as Jim is out of action following an unfortunate incident in the precinct while Dave and Denise are feeling the effects of the recession the most, and worry that Anthony's lavish gifts will eclipse their gift of a fridge magnet.
Herself/Sarah
Victoria Wood takes to the stage with an all female bill for a night of comedy in support of The British Heart Foundation to help raise awareness of heart disease in women.
Self
Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash discuss the creation of The Royle Family, with a look behind the scenes at the production of the show and interviews with the cast.
Lucky
"Burke & Hare" é um remake do filme de humor negro da década de 70 sobre dois ladrões de sepultura do século XIX que fornecem cadáveres para uma escola de medicina de Edimburgo.
Director Tim Walker's 2010 short film The Lost Explorer starring Richard Bremmer, Olympia Campbell and Jessica Hynes. Based on a story by Patrick McGrath, the story begins with a child, Evelyn, stumbling upon a tent among brambles at the bottom of her garden. Inside, an explorer is dying of malaria and clutching a revolver...
Writer
Lizzie and Sarah are two fiftysomething suburban housewives, perpetually mistreated and ignored by unloving, selfish husbands. The highlight of their otherwise dull lives is their role in an amateur dramatic society, The Borking Players. In the aftermath of a tragic accident which causes the death of a popular local teenager, emotions run high, and following a dismal birthday lunch for Sarah, the two friends embark on a spur-of-the-moment shopping trip. As the day unfolds, they find a way to wreak their revenge.
Sarah/Ellie
Lizzie and Sarah are two fiftysomething suburban housewives, perpetually mistreated and ignored by unloving, selfish husbands. The highlight of their otherwise dull lives is their role in an amateur dramatic society, The Borking Players. In the aftermath of a tragic accident which causes the death of a popular local teenager, emotions run high, and following a dismal birthday lunch for Sarah, the two friends embark on a spur-of-the-moment shopping trip. As the day unfolds, they find a way to wreak their revenge.
Cheryl Carroll
Jim and Barbara have received the gift of money from their children - but what to do with it? Barbara wants to finally go abroad, while Jim favours buying an HD satellite box.
Cath
A romantic comedy set in the world of battle re-enactments, about an irresponsible guy who has to shape up in order to win back his wife.
Writer
Bev is a downtrodden housewife who's failed her driving test eight times, having only been instructed by her impatient husband Ian. After registering with a driving school, she develops a crush on her instructor, Chris.
Beverley
Bev is a downtrodden housewife who's failed her driving test eight times, having only been instructed by her impatient husband Ian. After registering with a driving school, she develops a crush on her instructor, Chris.
Mafalda Hopkirk (voice)
A rebelião começa! Lord Voldemort está de volta, mas o Ministério da Magia está fazendo tudo a seu alcance para impedir que a comunidade mundial de bruxos descubra isso – incluindo indicar a oficial do Ministério, Dolores Umbridge, como a nova professora de Defesa Contra as Artes das Trevas de Hogwarts. Quando Umbridge se recusa a ensinar a prática de mágica defensiva, Rony e Hermione convencem Harry a secretamente treinar um grupo de estudantes para a guerra de magia que está prestes a estourar. Um terrível combate entre o bem e o mal será o incrível ápice desta versão para o quinto filme da série Harry Potter, mais uma vez baseado na obra de J.K. Rowling. Se prepare para a batalha!
Linda Jones
Mágicos é uma comédia britânica que tem por cenário o mundo mágico dos palcos. Os melhores amigos Harry e Karl são a grande dupla de mágicos do país. Mas quando a ilusão da guilhotina corre terrivelmente mal, a sua amizade e as suas carreiras estão acabadas. Agora, sem sorte e sem dinheiro, Harry foca a sua atenção no prêmio monetário do prestigiado torneio “International Magic Shield”. Mas para sair vencedor, Harry terá que competir com os mais estranhos mágicos de todo o mundo - incluindo o seu inimigo mortal Karl, atuando sob o ridículo disfarce de médium.
Mary Proudfoot
Will Proudfoot quer fugir da sufocante vida com sua família, quando encontra Lee Carter, o valentão da escola. Armado com uma videocâmera e uma cópia de Rambo: Programado para Matar, Lee planeja fazer história filmando seu próprio épico de ação. Juntos, esses dois amigos transformados em cineastas logo descobrem que sua imaginativas - e às vezes atrapalhadas - aventuras começaram a ter vida própria!
Miranda
A comic drama set on a Mediterranean island, where a motley collection of characters is seeking musical redemption.
Self
The rebirth of Amnesty International's legendary SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL at the Royal Albert Hall on 14th October - after a 15 year hiatus - was a resounding success. Bigger, Better and Ballsier than ever before, 'The Ball In The Hall' is a non-stop, rapid-fire, relentless smorgasbord of comedy and music. 6,000 people turned up to create a fantastic atmosphere as some of the best contemporary comic and music talent from both sides of the Atlantic delivered one show-stopping performance after another. Featuring never-before-seen collaborations, brand new sketches, explosive stand-up, off-stage performances, surprise ingredients and an anthem for the world, there has been nothing like it in the comedy world for years.
Cheryl Carroll
Tension mounts in the Royle household as the family contemplates the prospect of becoming fully laminated throughout. Dr Mahmoud prescribes new medication for Nana in the form of yellow tablets; coincidentally they turn out to be the same colour as the tablets that Joe was prescribed for the swelling when he got his bits stuck in his zip. Meanwhile, a mysterious ginger visitor reminds Nana of her favourite musical.
Sam (as Jessica Stevenson)
Quando a revista Confetti decide realizar um concurso do 'Casamento Mais Original do Ano', três casais com ideias extravagantes e divertidas para seu 'dia especial' embarcam em uma hilária jornada rumo à felicidade conjugal.
WPC Broughton
In 1998 former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet visits Britain for medical treatment. On being tipped off, Amnesty International seize the chance to bring to justice a man they insist is guilty of multiple human rights violations. The newly-elected Labour government is initially amenable, and soon Pinochet is under house arrest (albeit in a detached house in leafy suburbia) and awaiting extradition to Spain. However, Amnesty are up against the complexities of British law, the vacillations of Home Secretary Jack Straw, Pinochet's former ally Margaret Thatcher - and the Senator's own vast reserves of cunning.
Aimee Griffith
Troubled war veteran Jerry Burton and his sister Joanna rent a cottage in a seemingly tranquil English village which is plagued by a spate of poison pen letters... and murder.
Herself - Presenter
Shot live at the one off Comic Aid benefit gig at London’s Carling Apollo – which sold out in just three and a half minutes of tickets being put on sale – the DVD features the entire uncut show for all those unfortunate enough to have missed out on tickets. The 3 hour show sees Jonathan Ross, Jack Dee, Graham Norton, Julian Clary, and Lily Savage host a stellar comic line-up that includes; Lee Evans, Dawn French, Jimmy Carr, Ardal O’Hanlon, Johnny Vegas, Bill Bailey, Bo’ Selecta! star The Bear, Jo Brand, Jon Culshaw, Omid Djalili, Otis Lee Crenshaw, Eddie Izzard, The League Of Gentlemen with Miranda Richardson, Alistair McGowan, Dylan Moran, Dave Spikey, Simon Pegg & Jessica Stevenson. Psychological illusionist Derren Brown and international percussion sensation Stomp also present their own unique blend of stage entertainment.
Magda
Bridget Jones e Mark Darcy namoram há seis semanas, mas o que deveria ser um sonho está infestado pelas dúvidas e inseguranças dela. A juntar a este problema, Bridget sente-se ameaçada pela nova e magnificamente bonita colega de Mark. Decidido a aproveitar as oportunidades para atrapalhar o casal, Daniel Cleaver volta, também, a assediá-la, para desassossego de Mark.
Yvonne
Numa vida sem rumo, Shaun passa os dias entre o bar da zona, o The Winchester, com o seu maior amigo Ed, e os problemas com a sua mãe, além de pouco ligar à namorada Liz. Quando esta o deixa, Shaun decide finalmente organizar a vida: é preciso reconquistá-la, reparar os danos causados na relação com a mãe e enfrentar as responsabilidades da idade adulta. Infelizmente, porém, os mortos estão de volta à vida e à tentativa de consumir os vivos. Para o recém-inspirado Shaun isto é só mais um obstáculo. Perante uma epidemia zombie a larga escala, com Ed a reboque, um bastão de críquete numa mão e uma pá na outra, Shaun prepara-se para salvar a sua mãe e, com pouca vontade, o seu padrasto, a sua namorada e, com menos vontade ainda, os seus amigos David e Dianne levando-os a todos para o lugar mais seguro que conhece, The Winchester.
Herself
A feature documentary about the making of and influence of the British television series Spaced. It also features an epilogue to the series.
Members of a British opera troupe mount a production of "Sweeney Todd" within a maximum-security prison.
Paramedic (as Jessica Stevenson)
Após a morte do marido, Mel (Molly Parker), a mãe de Paul (Harry Eden) de 10 anos, conta com um velho amigo, Lenny (David Wenham), que é um cafetão e traficante. Diante a situação, o jovem precisa lidar com a mãe viciada em heroína e cuidar do irmão mais novo. Com medo de ser abandonado pela mãe, Paul fica amigo da garçonete Louise (Keira Knightley), uma mulher grávida que também é viciada em drogas.
The Good Fairy (as Jessica Stevenson)
An adaptation of the folktale about a lonely boy, his beloved cat, and the hard decisions that come with their adventures.
Libby
In modern-day London, three men (Craig Ferguson, Jimi Mistry and David Morrissey) and three women (Olivia Williams, Jane Horrocks and Catherine McCormack) fall in and out of love and back again, to the Greek-chorus accompaniment of two cab drivers, who engage in an ongoing conversation about sex. A winning romantic comedy, Born Romantic is the second feature by British writer-director David Kane of This Year's Love fame.
The First Midwife (as Jessica Stevenson)
Set halfway through the 17th century, a church play is performed for the benefit of the young aristocrat Cosimo. In the play, a grotesque old woman gives birth to a beautiful baby boy. The child's older sister is quick to exploit the situation, selling blessings from the baby, and even claiming she's the true mother by virgin birth. However, when she attempts to seduce the bishop's son, the Church exacts a terrible revenge.
Helga
Durante a década de 1930, três jovens alemães escutam e tocam músicas americanas proibidas no país. Conforme o regime nazista fica cada vez mais rígido na Alemanha, eles se veem acusados de traição e são obrigados a fazer difíceis escolhas sobre o que é certo e errado.
Leofwine
Dark age Britain where Queen Dagan is toppled by a revolution led by Humble Joan . The Queen becomes a fugitive in her own land, and must face hardship and danger as she embarks on a voyage to win back her throne.
Short film directed by Em Smith.