New Release November 3, 2009 The worst thing Ben has ever done is, tonight, he takes his Dad's black cab out without his permission. But that's not why Ben ends the evening in a police cell. What … Read More

Richard Harris and Sir Alec Guinness star in this sweeping, handsomely-mounted epic drama recounting the battle which raged between the monarchy and a commoner over the very soul of Great Britain. In … Read More

Indelibly linked to the Mayerling tragedy, the story of Crown Prince Rudolf still evokes mystery and conspiracy, thwarted hopes and unfulfilled love. After entering into an unhappy marriage of … Read More

The History Channel The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross presents the epic battle between two Middle Age superpowers: the Christian Crusaders and the Muslims. Fought over two centuries, the … Read More

1967 Take a trip around the globe with the most dashing secret agents and tough as nails heroes ever assembled. This tremendous box set brings together a selection of 50 episodes from four classic … Read More

In this British made-for-TV mystery, the title sleuths investigate the murder of a school principal. It's a puzzling case, because while every one knew he was dead, his body was supposedly buried in … Read More

This darkly haunting slightly fictionalized film is a retelling of the life and death of Ruth Ellis (Miranda Richardson), the last woman to be executed in England. Ellis, a divorcee and ex-prostitute … Read More

Be Careful Where You Step How do you live when your job can kill you - as well as everyone else around you? The year is 1940, and the blitzkrieg is in full force. A furious battle is waging over … Read More

Daniel Deronda is a sensitive, intelligent young man, the illegitimate son of an aristocrat, haunted by the secrets that shroud his birth. Beautiful, vivacious Gwendolen Harleth is a gambler and … Read More

Geraldine Somerville (Lily Potter in the Harry Potter films, Gosford Park) and Academy Award nominees Elizabeth McGovern (Once Upon a Time in America, Ragtime) and Janet McTeer (As You Like It, … Read More

Julie Christie turns in an astonishing, Oscar-winning performance in this "sensitive and stunning tale" (Cue) about wanting it all - and getting exactly what you wish for. Directed by John … Read More

This 1935 adaptation of David Copperfield has endeared itself to generations of movie audiences in spite of artistic and technical flaws reflecting the state of the movie art in filmdom's infancy. … Read More

Michael Caine Plunges Into the World of the Adulterous... The Treacherous... and The Perverse! Nothing is as it seems in this suspenseful, controversial thriller with an acclaimed score by John … Read More

This 19th century period drama set in Northern Ireland tells the story of Sarah (Saskia Reeves), a young woman born into poor circumstances in a devoutly Presbyterian family. Sarah and her mother … Read More

Considered one of the most important creative figures in the history of British television, Dennis Potter (The Singing Detective, Pennies from Heaven) created numerous widely-acclaimed television … Read More

The True Story Behind the Historic Pilgrim Voyage and First Yeariin the New World. From their self-imposed exile in Holland and perilous Atlantic crossing in the Mayflower to unimaginable hardships … Read More

In The Devil's Disciple, Bernard Shaw uses the familiar tropes of melodrama to undermine traditional beliefs and values. This original BBC production reinvigorates a classic, featuring performances … Read More

A Tribute To The People's Princess. Originally broadcast on TNT, Diana tells the tale of the late Princess as only a made-for-TV movie could! It's all here including the love story, the drama and the … Read More

August, 1997. Just days before the tragic car crash that would stun the entire world, Princess Diana was living a public life of fairy tale romance and jet-set glitter. But privately, Diana was … Read More

While on tour in American, Charles Dickens (Roy Dotrice) recalls the moments that shaped his life. From his penniless childhood in Chatham and London during the 1820s to the unprecedented success he … Read More

Golden Globe winner Ian McShane (Deadwood, Sexy Beast) gives an acclaimed performance as the most colorful and flamboyant political figure of the 19th century. Heading a powerful British ensemble … Read More

David Rintoul, Annette Crosbie and Ian Bannen star in the continuing all-new adaptation of the most popular programmes on British TV. Five years have now passed since the end of the war and the Arden … Read More

He survived the war, only to find himself fighting new and more challenging battles on the home front. One of the most popular series ever to air on the BBC, this powerful Masterpiece Theatre … Read More

Her Courage Forged a New Vision For the Old West In an age when women were expected to be seen and not heard, Dr. Michaela "Mike" Quinn (Jane Seymour) is an independent spirit who forsakes … Read More

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He taught him the finer points...of murder! Outside of the refined halls of Edinburgh University, a young Arthur Conan Doyle is learning his first lessons... in murder. In 1878, when Mr. Doyle meets … Read More

January, 1945. In the uncertain days leading up to the allied bombings of Dresden, Anna (Felicitas Woll) discovers Robert Newman (John Light), an injured British pilot, hiding in a hospital cellar. … Read More

Five Academy Award Nominations - 1983 The lives and relationships of those within a British traditional touring stage company provide the backdrop for the five-time 1983 Oscar-nominee, The Dresser … Read More

Currently Unavailable . . Born into the servant class, Louisa Leyton makes good on her vow tobecome the finest cook in turn of the century London. She rises from the scullery to become chef de … Read More

Mrs. Totter, born Louisa Leyton, has already proven that she can take whatever life dishes out and remain in a class all her own. Having made her reputation as the best cook in London and … Read More

Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck considered East Of Eden his quintessential novel. At more than six hours, this sumptuous 1981 production brings Steinbeck's bestseller to the screen more … Read More

The True Story Of The Royal Affair That Shocked An Empire On the evening of December 11, 1936, England's King Edward VIII formally broadcast his farewell to a nation. Torn between duty and love, he … Read More

Not to be confused with the 1992 Derek Jarman feature of the same title, thisEdward II constitutes a celebrated 1969 stage adaptation of Sixteenth Century scribe Christopher Marlowe's seminal … Read More

A sweeping saga of royalty, scandal, and the man who waited a lifetime to be king The award-winning drama about England's first truly 20th century monarch. Though he waited nearly 60 years to become … Read More

The turning points in the careers of nine Edwardian figures are explored in this 8-part series. Mr. Rolls and Mr. Royce looks at the relationship between Mr. Henry Royce (Michael Jayston), the … Read More

Patrick Stewart (X-Men, Star Trek: The Next Generation) brings his commanding screen presence to the role of Ian Hood, special scientific troubleshooter for the British government. A brilliant … Read More

The George Eliot Collection includes onscreen adaptations of Eliot's most famous novels. Eliot created literary masterpieces that detailed ordinary lives during the Victorian era with keen political … Read More

Three adaptations of Elizabeth Gaskell's best loved novels! Cranford This witty and poignant story, starring the Oscar-winning Judi Dench, follows the small absurdities and major tragedies in the … Read More

"British drama at its best." -Gannett News Service As The Virgin Queen begins, a young Elizabeth is imprisoned in the Tower of London by Queen Mary charged with conspiracy and treason. Both … Read More

Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush join Academy Award nominee Clive Owen in a gripping historical thriller full of suspense, intrigue and adventure! When Queen Elizabeth's reign is … Read More

This splendid remastered dramatization brings to life all the glorious wit and sharp humor of Jane Austen's arguably finest novel Emma, recreating her most irritatingly endearing female character, of … Read More

Jim O'Hanlon directs this adaptation of Jane Austen's literary classic chronicling the travails and travails and triumphs of the would-be matchmaker Emma Woodhouse (Romola Garai). Emma's deadly … Read More

Two generations of lovers struggle to determine whether practicality or passion should guide their fate in this "heartwarming and delightful" (The Hollywood Reporter) tale. Staring Academy … Read More

Recently freed from his MGM contract, Van Johnson headed to England to star in a series of pictures, the first of which was The End of the Affair. Adapted by Lenore Coffee from the novel by Graham … Read More

"This is a diary of hate," pounds out novelist Maurice Bendrix (Ralph Fiennes) on his typewriter as he recounts the lost love of his life in this spiritual memoir (based on Graham … Read More

ENEMY AT THE DOOR was a British television series with a short life, but one that is long remembered. The groundbreaking 1978 series portrayed the fear and confusion felt by the Channel Islands … Read More

Winner of 9 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (Anthony Minghella) and Best Supporting Actress (Juliette Binoche), this powerful motion picture is an experience you will never … Read More

Comedy favorite Hugh Grant (BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY) stars as a young man who offends an entire town by declaring their mountain -- a prized landmark -- to be a "hill." But soon he finds the … Read More