Dark ShadowsReleased from his chained coffin after nearly 200 years, Barnabas Collins arrives at the Collinwood estate claiming to be a relative from England. Although noticing Barnabas’ resemblance to his “ancestor” in the foyer portrait, the Collins family does not realize he is the same Barnabas who lived at Collinwood in the 18th century. As Barnabas moves in to the Old House on the property, those around him are unaware of the horrors that will soon follow.
Kung FuThe adventure continues for Kwai Chang Caine (David Carradine), a Shaolin priest trained in the wisdom and warfare of China’s ancients and following his life’s path in the American West of the late 19th century. Still searching for his half-brother Danny, a dead-or-alive bounty hanging over his head, Caine remains calm and resourceful. “I live. I rest. I am at peace. It is good,” he says. Even better are these 23 Season Two episodes featuring guest stars including Harrison Ford, Don Johnson, Slim Pickens, Tina Louise, John Carradine and more. Prepare to continue the journey with Kung Fu Season Two!
Wild AmericaWe humans definitely have animals we love and others that we hate to be around. Many of the ones that we dislike are slippery or scaly and they slink or scurry about. Some have been the source of our horror and fear going back to primeval times, but most often our dislike of them is irrational.
The AvengersTunnel of Fear is the twentieth episode of the first series of the 1960s cult British spy-fi television series The Avengers, starring Ian Hendry, Patrick Macnee and Ingrid Hafner, and guest starring Stanley Platts, John Salew and Murray Hayne. It was recorded on 405-line monochrome videotape on 3 August 1961 and broadcast by the ABC on 5 August 1961. It is one of the three known complete season 1 episodes to have survived being purged from the ABC archives. The episode was directed by Don Leaver and written by John Kruse.
Top secret information is leaking into Europe from a funfair somewhere in Southend. Coincidentally,
Treasure IslandWhen Captain Billy Bones arrives at Daniel Hawkins' inn, the ailing Hawkins is glad of the money the old sailor provides. It transpires that Bones has in his possession the map to some hidden treasure in the Bahamas, which he entrusts to Daniel's young son, Jim. When Bones' former shipmates, led by Long John Silver, arrive and kill him for the map, Jim escapes. With the help of a local doctor and magistrate, he sets sail for the tropics to discover Treasure Island.
Les MiserablesBased on Victor Hugos classic novel comes a two part adaptation of one of cinema and theatres most enduring tales, Les Miserables. Starring two of the greatest actors of their generation Gerard Depardieu and John Malkovich, alongside a stellar supporting cast including Charlotte Gainsbourg (Melancholia) and Virgine Ledoyen (The Beach). The scene is set during the French Restoration at the beginning of the 19th century. Jean Valjean (Gerard Depardieu), a galley slave sent to prison for stealing food, is now released after serving nineteen long years. At first he only encounters mistrust and closed doors; with only the saint
SunTrapSet on a fictional Spanish island, Suntrap is a crime comedy in which an undercover reporter and his former mentor join forces to solve mysteries on a Spanish island. Undercover reporter Woody is on the run after uncovering a plot which goes right to the heart of the British establishment. Woody's editor Frank is involved in the plot and sets Woody up, meaning he has to flee the British Security Services - fast. He escapes to a Spanish island to seek refuge with his former Fleet Street mentor Brutus - now retired from journalism and running a bar. Initially unhappy to see him, Brutus quickly realizes that Woody's unrivalle
Sherlock HolmesThe legendary Sherlock Holmes is at it again in this four-film series. See the icon square off against thieves and cutthroats with observation, reasoning and deduction as his most powerful weapons. Filled with mystery, logic, wickedly beautiful women and of course, Sherlock’s arch-nemesis: the diabolically brilliant Professor Moriarty. Included in this series is the ultimate confrontation between Holmes and Moriarty, as the Professor’s evil game takes a final, deadly turn. Also included is the last performance of Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, who gave us the longest and most famed portrayal of the genius detectiv
The AvengersJohn Steed (Patrick Macnee) and Emma Peel (Diana Rigg) return in glorious colour as the incorrigible secret agents extraordinaire. Together they continue to defeat criminal masterminds and solve unfathomable mysteries in the original cult TV series The Avengers.
The AvengersJohn Steed (Patrick Macnee) and his new secret agent partner Tara King (Linda Thorson) embark on a string of crime solving adventures in the final series of the original cult TV Series, The Avengers.
The ProfessionalsOne of the most successful action thriller series ever made, The Professionals has been a massive hit on television and home video for decades but has never been digitally restored in High Definition - until now! Featuring brand new HD restorations, The Professionals is presented here at a previously unseen level of audiovisual quality.
The AvengersExtraordinary crimes against the people and the state have to be avenged by agents extraordinary. Two such people are John Steed (Patrick Macnee), top professional, and his partner, Emma Peel (Diana Rigg), talented amateur. Otherwise known as, The Avengers.
Howards EndOften considered E.M. Forster’s masterpiece, Howards End is the story of two independent and unconventional sisters and the men in their lives seeking love and meaning as they navigate an ever-changing world. Academy Award winning screenwriter Kenneth Lonergan brings a fresh take to this adaptation directed by BAFTA winner Hettie Macdonald. Margaret Schlegel (Hayley Atwell) is an intelligent, idealistic young woman who is courted by the older Henry Wilcox (Matthew Macfadyen), a self-made conservative businessman, after his wife Ruth Wilcox (Julia Ormond) dies unexpectedly and he becomes owner of Howards End. Meanwhile M
Channel 4’s Christmas Best BitsWe bring you all things Christmassy - food from our best chefs, a bit of Tony Robinson and the festive season from the Chatsworth Estate in Shameless.
