Nigel Planer

Fifty years after her legendary brush with the wolf, an adult Red Riding Hood and her granddaughter face a new lupine problem.

A double offering of heavy metal madness from The Comic Strip and Bad News.

This documentary explores the legacy of one of the most notorious British sitcoms of all time. Launching alternative comedy onto our screens, the show made household names of its performers and writers and proved to be a huge influence, despite the BBC reportedly being baffled by what they'd commissioned back in 1982. Never before had a flagship comedy show contained so much violence, depravity and anarchy - it was a shot across the bow to mainstream comedians that things would never be the same again.

A girl rescues a rat, which the malevolent burgerman wants to make into a burger and sell to the local school children and people.

Following the death of their friend, two girls in their late twenties embark on a road trip to spread his ashes. Seph and Alex take turns driving. Dan is in the glove compartment, in tupperware, decreasing in volume as the trip progresses.

Comic fantasy telling the story of Rebekah, an innocent and beguiling Northern girl who accidentally becomes Chief Executive of News International and gets caught up in a seventies Watergate-style scandal.

The history of pre-digital television children's programming.

Christopher Cowin is in his mid 30s, a family man who owns a small advertising agency. A court case he had recently lost has shown him the rich and powerful always win! That is why Christopher creates the website THE LIST. On this site, users can label corrupt individuals in public life and award them points as to how much of a menace they are. The result is a list of politicians, CEOs and bankers. The website quickly becomes a worldwide success but suddenly, whoever is number one on THE LIST appears murdered and public opinion starts to turn against Christopher.

Фильм в комедийном ключе поведает о всевозможных проблемах и трудностях, с которыми приходится сталкиваться молодоженам в первый год их семейной жизни.

The Comic Strip team return for a special 50s-style 'fugitive' film noir spoof. The 60-minute film, penned by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens, follows Prime Minister Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan), wanted for murder and on the run. Escaping from Number 10 and leaving behind his adoring wife Cherie (Catherine Shepherd), Tony vows to clear his name no matter what the consequences.

Nigel Planer narrates a documentary which traces the origins and development of British heavy metal from its humble beginnings in the industrialised Midlands to its proud international triumph. Contributors include Lemmy, Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Ian Gillan from Deep Purple, Judas Priest singer Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Saxon's Biff Byford.

In How To Be Old, Nigel Planer's alter-ego Nicholas Craig, master of invention, theatrical historian and "absolutely bloody passionate" actor examines the intricacies, pitfalls and sheer gruelling hard work that goes into the art of being old.

Overview of Prog Rock history in the UK: Documentary about progressive music and the generation of bands that were involved, from the international success stories of Yes, Genesis, ELP, King Crimson and Jethro Tull to the trials and tribulations of lesser-known bands such as Caravan and Egg.

A documentary about the legendary and influential comedian, actor and writer, who went out from the BBC to conquer Hollywood, but sadly the system quickly withdrew its support when they couldn't contain his talents. This portrait is spiked with many comments from people who knew Feldman privately or had dealt with him professionally. His early death sadly rendered him all but forgotten by the public. The compilation consists of interviews, some film clips and photos as well as various audio clips from him.

Ночь перед Страшдеством обычно самое радостное время в Плоском мире, когда перевозбуждённые дети не могут заснуть, предвкушая подарки в развешенных для этого носках… Но в этом году с праздниками творится что-то не то. Всеобщие подозрения связаны с гильдией наёмных убийц Анк-Морпока, и что-то уже замышляется. А любимый дедушка Хог (Санта-Хрякус), который приносит детям подарки — куда-то пропал. И вся жизнь Плоского мира вдруг подвергается страшной опасности, ведь если дети перестанут в него верить, солнце больше не взойдёт! Судьба этого мира лежит в руках пёстрой команды, группки волшебников, возглавляемой аркканцлером Незримого Университета по имени Наверн Чудакули, в которую также входит слуга по имени Альберт, хладнокровная гувернантка Сюзан Сто Гелит и её дедушка, который вообще-то просто… Смерть.

Колоссальное наводнение в Англии, Темза вышла из берегов, жизнь миллионов лондонцев находится в опасности. У морского инженера Роба, его бывшей жены и отца есть всего несколько часов, чтобы спасти город от разрушения.

Spoof documentary. Thespian Nicholas Craig looks at "one of the most ferociously demanding of all acting periods, the 18th century". Tips on how to have a Georgian hissy fit, foppishness and acting with your bosoms.

Colombian Luccio and his girlfriend Angie move into a respectable part of Berkshire, learning that Ron and Helen, the previous owners of their house, died mysteriously. Angie discovers that their neighbours, estate agent Roy and his wife Jane, high court judge Charles and his bickering wife Carol and Bilbo, a conceptual artist and his partner were all members of a wife-swapping circle who usually met at Ron and Helen's house. Luccio reveals himself to be a policeman and is curious as to how Ron and Helen died, lining up all the suspects.

Писатель Адам Саймс с трудом сводит концы с концами в своей жизни, попавшей на период между двумя мировыми войнами. Ему отчаянно необходимо поправить свое финансовое положение и не только для того, чтобы сохранить крышу над головой, но и чтобы иметь возможность посвататься к своей возлюбленной Нине Блаунт. В своих проблемах влюбленная пара находит поддержку у друзей, Майлса, Агаты и Арчи, вместе известных, как «Золотая молодежь».

One-off late '90s comedy special from a cast full of up and coming comic actors and comedians.

Три молодые англичанки Стелла, Эйг и Прю во время Второй мировой войны вступают в «Женскую армию Земли» и переезжают работать на ферму в Дорсет.

Australian Diana Spencer wins a competition in a women's magazine, and as a prize gets a trip for two to London, where she wants to meet her idol and namesake, Princess Diana. She goes there with her fiance, Mark, but during the garden party the Princess plans to attend, things get mixed up and Aussie Diana gets arrested with Paparazzi photographer Rob. Diana really wants to meet the Princess and follows Rob as he searches for Princess Di to take some photos.

Экранизация классической сказки Кеннета Грэма теперь открывает зрителю возможность самому поучаствовать в забавных и подчас опасных приключениях четырех верных друзей — спасти дом Крота от землетрясения, вызволить Жабу из тюрьмы и победить в битве коварных Ласок.

When new teacher Steve Drake joins the faculty at a school for special-needs students, his unorthodox instruction methods raise eyebrows. But attitudes begin to change when he makes a connection with a particularly unruly student.

Up in the frozen north of Lapland, Santa Claus recalls how his work began, how he first decided to bring toys and joys to kids around the world, how he met his helper elves, his errant flying reindeer, and embarked on his very first night's work delivering presents around the globe.

Намереваясь отыскать альтернативный путь в Индию, Христофор Колумб убеждает королевскую чету Испании проспонсировать его морскую экспедицию. Но ему решает помешать турецкий султан, чья казна не в последнюю очередь формируется за счёт налогов с караванов, идущих по старому маршруту.

An English playwright sacrifices his health waiting for his play's make-or-break opening on Broadway.

Dramatization of the famous 1971 trial in which the editors of the British underground magazine "Oz" were charged with obscenity.

Paul quarrels with his girlfriend Jane about when to start a family and Dr Eva Frankenstein comes to his aid by helping him to become the world's first pregnant man

The Greater London Council fight to save the capital against the wicked Ice Maiden.

Four years after they were last the subject of a documentary, Bad News get back together again for another film of their exploits, beginning with a reunion gig at the Flying Horse.

Paul, a former miner, writes a hard-hitting screenplay about his own experiences of the 1984 miners' strike. However, the Hollywood production company that gets hold of his script turns it into a ludicrously sensationalist and anachronistic action film, starring Al Pacino as Arthur Scargill, and Meryl Streep as his wife.

Официант элитного ресторана, измученный издевательством управляющего и клиентами и, в результате, уволенный из него, бездомный и голодный снова терпит надменное отношение со стороны друзей и работников социальной службы. С «братьями по оружию» они наказывают мерзавцев и открывают свой ресторан с новым меню...

While taking a holiday in the country with his mother, Dennis hits on a scheme to impress a girl so that she'll go away on a trip with him as his girlfriend. Although he fails to gain any interest from the girl, the police take a great interest in his story. From this point on, Dennis digs a deeper hole for himself at every turn

Сэм Лаури вполне доволен своей жизнью, он предпочитает работу мелкого клерка и согласен мириться с необустроенным собственным бытом вопреки воле матери, входящей в элиту системы. Но внезапно он встречает девушку, которую постоянно видит в своих снах. Ради того, чтобы снова встретить её, он решается сменить работу.

Two students calling themselves Carlos and Miguel arrive in Spain dressed as gunslingers to live out their dream of being in a spaghetti Western. At a cafe in a remote town they meet two Australian girls who have picked up a scruffy hitch-hiker and a would-be rapist dressed as a matador.

Фильм "Жёлтая борода" о приключениях морского волка и корабельного дьявола по прозвищу Желтая борода. Его жизнь прошла под флагом "Веселого Роджера", перед его жестокостью спасовали бы самые именитые флибустьеры. Собрать команду головорезов, пойти на абордаж и найти сокровища – для настоящего хозяина морей все это детские шалости. Но сможет ли пират быть любящим отцом? Ведь даже отъявленный негодяй может в один прекрасный день познать радость отцовства...

A behind-the-scenes documentary of the making of 1983's Yellowbeard

A documentary crew films heavy metal band Bad News as they have trouble starting their van, pick up a schoolgirl groupie, and meet up with rock journalist Sally at a motorway service station where they argue about the cost of sausage and chips.

Bernard Fripp is told by his doctor that he has only 30 minutes left to live. This sets Bernard bumbling off on a mission to live his final minutes to the fullest.

A tongue-in-cheek "behind the scenes" look at the Comic Strip comedy club in the early 1980s, which gave rise to 'The Comic Strip Presents'

A tongue-in-cheek "behind the scenes" look at the Comic Strip comedy club in the early 1980s, which gave rise to 'The Comic Strip Presents'

After twenty years as a struggling variety turn and then a prolific scriptwriter and television star, comic genius Marty Feldman found screen stardom with his very first Hollywood role in Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. With his wife Lauretta as the power behind the throne, his rise and fall and decline is related through bittersweet memories of the past and intoxicated infidelities in the present.