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Masterpiece, Pollyanna
written by Eleanor Hodgman Porter, 1868-1920; directed by Sarah Harding, fl. 1999; designed by Amy Roberts, 1949-; produced by Trevor Hopkins, fl. 1988, Carlton Productions and Carlton Television; performed by Amanda Burton, 1956-, Kenneth Cranham, 1944-, Georgina Terry, fl. 2003, Aden Gillett, 1958-, Pam Ferris, 1948-, Kate Ashfield, 1972- and Tom Ellis, 1978-, in Masterpiece (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2004), 1 hour 39 mins,
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After the death of her father, Pollyanna moves in with her embittered aunt. Soon, she charms everyone in the village she now calls home - except her cold-hearted aunt who refuses to see the brighter side of life. Aunt Polly, despite her vast wealth treats Pollyanna more like an stranger than a relative, but when t...
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written by Eleanor Hodgman Porter, 1868-1920; directed by Sarah Harding, fl. 1999; designed by Amy Roberts, 1949-; produced by Trevor Hopkins, fl. 1988, Carlton Productions and Carlton Television; performed by Amanda Burton, 1956-, Kenneth Cranham, 1944-, Georgina Terry, fl. 2003, Aden Gillett, 1958-, Pam Ferris, 1948-, Kate Ashfield, 1972- and Tom Ellis, 1978-, in Masterpiece (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2004), 1 hour 39 mins,
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After the death of her father, Pollyanna moves in with her embittered aunt. Soon, she charms everyone in the village she now calls home - except her cold-hearted aunt who refuses to see the brighter side of life. Aunt Polly, despite her vast wealth treats Pollyanna more like an stranger than a relative, but when tragedy strikes, Pollyanna's sunny outlook persuades her aunt to confront past ghosts. Based on the book 'Pollyanna' by Eleanor H. Port...
After the death of her father, Pollyanna moves in with her embittered aunt. Soon, she charms everyone in the village she now calls home - except her cold-hearted aunt who refuses to see the brighter side of life. Aunt Polly, despite her vast wealth treats Pollyanna more like an stranger than a relative, but when tragedy strikes, Pollyanna's sunny outlook persuades her aunt to confront past ghosts. Based on the book 'Pollyanna' by Eleanor H. Porter.
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Performer / Ensemble
Amanda Burton, 1956-, Kenneth Cranham, 1944-, Georgina Terry, fl. 2003, Aden Gillett, 1958-, Pam Ferris, 1948-, Kate Ashfield, 1972-, Tom Ellis, 1978-
Contributor
Chris O'Dell, Amy Roberts, 1949-, Trevor Hopkins, fl. 1988, Carlton Productions, Carlton Television, Christopher Gunning, 1944-
Author / Creator
Eleanor Hodgman Porter, 1868-1920, Sarah Harding, fl. 1999, Amanda Burton, 1956-, Kenneth Cranham, 1944-, Georgina Terry, fl. 2003, Aden Gillett, 1958-, Pam Ferris, 1948-, Kate Ashfield, 1972-, Tom Ellis, 1978-, Simon Nye, 1958-
Date Published / Released
2003, 2004
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Masterpiece
Topic / Theme
Romantic relationships, Extended family, Orphans, Friendships, Aunts, Aunt Polly, Mr. Pendleton, Pollyanna, Doctor Chilton, Mrs. Snow, Nancy, Tim
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Masterpiece, Wuthering Heights - Part 1
written by Emily Jane Brontë, 1818-1848; directed by Coky Giedroyć, 1962-; produced by Radford Neville, fl. 1999-2018, Mammoth Screen and WGBH Boston; performed by Tom Hardy, 1977-, Charlotte Riley, 1981-, Andrew Lincoln, 1973-, Sarah Lancashire, 1964-, Burn Gorman, 1974-, Rosalind Halstead, 1984- and Kevin McNally, 1956-, in Masterpiece (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2009), 1 hour 10 mins,
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In this classic and haunting tale, Heathcliff is tormented by his love for Cathy. Will Cathy choose a life of comfort and wealth with Edgar Linton or will she succumb to her love for Heathcliff? Years later the repercussions of this decision lead to the entrapment of Cathy’s daughter, Catherine, at Wuthering Hei...
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written by Emily Jane Brontë, 1818-1848; directed by Coky Giedroyć, 1962-; produced by Radford Neville, fl. 1999-2018, Mammoth Screen and WGBH Boston; performed by Tom Hardy, 1977-, Charlotte Riley, 1981-, Andrew Lincoln, 1973-, Sarah Lancashire, 1964-, Burn Gorman, 1974-, Rosalind Halstead, 1984- and Kevin McNally, 1956-, in Masterpiece (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2009), 1 hour 10 mins,
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In this classic and haunting tale, Heathcliff is tormented by his love for Cathy. Will Cathy choose a life of comfort and wealth with Edgar Linton or will she succumb to her love for Heathcliff? Years later the repercussions of this decision lead to the entrapment of Cathy’s daughter, Catherine, at Wuthering Heights. Based on the classic novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.
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Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Tom Hardy, 1977-, Charlotte Riley, 1981-, Andrew Lincoln, 1973-, Sarah Lancashire, 1964-, Burn Gorman, 1974-, Rosalind Halstead, 1984-, Kevin McNally, 1956-
Contributor
Ulf Brantas, 1957-, Radford Neville, fl. 1999-2018, Mammoth Screen, WGBH Boston, Ruth Barrett, fl. 2006-2018
Author / Creator
Emily Jane Brontë, 1818-1848, Coky Giedroyć, 1962-, Tom Hardy, 1977-, Charlotte Riley, 1981-, Andrew Lincoln, 1973-, Sarah Lancashire, 1964-, Burn Gorman, 1974-, Rosalind Halstead, 1984-, Kevin McNally, 1956-, Peter Bowker, 1958-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Masterpiece
Topic / Theme
Interpersonal conflict, Revenge, Hatred, Romantic relationships, Heathcliff, Catherine Earnshaw, Edgar Linton, Nelly Dean, Hindley Earnshaw, Isabella Linton, Mr. Earnshaw
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Copyright © 2009 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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Masterpiece, Wuthering Heights - Part 2
written by Emily Jane Brontë, 1818-1848; directed by Coky Giedroyć, 1962-; produced by Radford Neville, fl. 1999-2018, Mammoth Screen and WGBH Boston; performed by Tom Hardy, 1977-, Charlotte Riley, 1981-, Andrew Lincoln, 1973-, Sarah Lancashire, 1964-, Burn Gorman, 1974-, Rosalind Halstead, 1984- and Kevin McNally, 1956-, in Masterpiece (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2009), 1 hour 9 mins,
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Heathcliff’s return to Gimmerton throws Cathy’s life with Edgar into turmoil while Hindley becomes another victim of Heathcliff’s revenge. Isabella learns that being hated by Heathcliff is better than being loved by him. Will Catherine’s courageous spirit free her from Heathcliff’s grasp and can he ever...
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written by Emily Jane Brontë, 1818-1848; directed by Coky Giedroyć, 1962-; produced by Radford Neville, fl. 1999-2018, Mammoth Screen and WGBH Boston; performed by Tom Hardy, 1977-, Charlotte Riley, 1981-, Andrew Lincoln, 1973-, Sarah Lancashire, 1964-, Burn Gorman, 1974-, Rosalind Halstead, 1984- and Kevin McNally, 1956-, in Masterpiece (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2009), 1 hour 9 mins,
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Heathcliff’s return to Gimmerton throws Cathy’s life with Edgar into turmoil while Hindley becomes another victim of Heathcliff’s revenge. Isabella learns that being hated by Heathcliff is better than being loved by him. Will Catherine’s courageous spirit free her from Heathcliff’s grasp and can he ever find peace? Based on the classic novel Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë.
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Literature
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Tom Hardy, 1977-, Charlotte Riley, 1981-, Andrew Lincoln, 1973-, Sarah Lancashire, 1964-, Burn Gorman, 1974-, Rosalind Halstead, 1984-, Kevin McNally, 1956-
Contributor
Ulf Brantas, 1957-, Radford Neville, fl. 1999-2018, Mammoth Screen, WGBH Boston, Ruth Barrett, fl. 2006-2018
Author / Creator
Emily Jane Brontë, 1818-1848, Coky Giedroyć, 1962-, Tom Hardy, 1977-, Charlotte Riley, 1981-, Andrew Lincoln, 1973-, Sarah Lancashire, 1964-, Burn Gorman, 1974-, Rosalind Halstead, 1984-, Kevin McNally, 1956-, Peter Bowker, 1958-
Date Published / Released
2009
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Masterpiece
Topic / Theme
Interpersonal conflict, Revenge, Hatred, Romantic relationships, Heathcliff, Catherine Earnshaw, Edgar Linton, Nelly Dean, Hindley Earnshaw, Isabella Linton, Mr. Earnshaw
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The Other Boleyn Girl
written by Philippa Gregory, 1954-; directed by Philippa Lowthorpe; produced by Ruth Caleb, 1942-; performed by Jodhi May, 1975-, Natascha McElhone, 1969-, Jared Harris, 1961-, Steven Mackintosh, 1967-, Philip Glenister, 1963-, Jack Shepherd, 1940-, John Woodvine, 1929- and Ron Cook, 1948- (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003), 1 hour 36 mins,
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An extraordinary tale of sex, passion and royal intrigue. This is the little-known story of Mary Boleyn who was mistress to King Henry VIII before he married her older sister, Anne. Inspired by Philippa Gregory’s novel of the same name, this film is about great families jockeying for position and using their dau...
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written by Philippa Gregory, 1954-; directed by Philippa Lowthorpe; produced by Ruth Caleb, 1942-; performed by Jodhi May, 1975-, Natascha McElhone, 1969-, Jared Harris, 1961-, Steven Mackintosh, 1967-, Philip Glenister, 1963-, Jack Shepherd, 1940-, John Woodvine, 1929- and Ron Cook, 1948- (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2003), 1 hour 36 mins,
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An extraordinary tale of sex, passion and royal intrigue. This is the little-known story of Mary Boleyn who was mistress to King Henry VIII before he married her older sister, Anne. Inspired by Philippa Gregory’s novel of the same name, this film is about great families jockeying for position and using their daughters as pawns in a deadly game. Set during one of the most notorious periods in British regal history, it is a powerful narrative and...
An extraordinary tale of sex, passion and royal intrigue. This is the little-known story of Mary Boleyn who was mistress to King Henry VIII before he married her older sister, Anne. Inspired by Philippa Gregory’s novel of the same name, this film is about great families jockeying for position and using their daughters as pawns in a deadly game. Set during one of the most notorious periods in British regal history, it is a powerful narrative and at its heart is the relationship between two rivals - the Boleyn sisters.
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Jodhi May, 1975-, Natascha McElhone, 1969-, Jared Harris, 1961-, Steven Mackintosh, 1967-, Philip Glenister, 1963-, Jack Shepherd, 1940-, John Woodvine, 1929-, Ron Cook, 1948-
Contributor
Ruth Caleb, 1942-
Author / Creator
Philippa Gregory, 1954-, Philippa Lowthorpe, Jodhi May, 1975-, Natascha McElhone, 1969-, Jared Harris, 1961-, Steven Mackintosh, 1967-, Philip Glenister, 1963-, Jack Shepherd, 1940-, John Woodvine, 1929-, Ron Cook, 1948-
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Topic / Theme
Royal successions, Royal courts, Romantic relationships, Betrayal, Marriage, Family relationships, Anne Boleyn, Mary Boleyn, Henry Tudor, George Boleyn, Thomas Boleyn, Elizabeth Boleyn, Thomas Cromwell, William Stafford, Uncle Howard
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Copyright © 2003 BBC Worldwide
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The Sally Lockhart Mysteries, Episode 2, The Shadow in the North
written by Philip Pullman, 1946-, Philip Pullman, 1946-; directed by John Alexander, fl. 1987-2016; designed by James Keast, 1957-2020; produced by Kate Bartlett, fl. 2000-2017, WGBH Boston and British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Jared Harris, 1961-, Doña Croll, 1959-, David Harewood, 1965-, JJ Feild, 1978-, Billie Piper, 1982-, Matt Smith, 1982- and John Standing, 1934-, in The Sally Lockhart Mysteries, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006, originally published 1986), 1 hour 34 mins,
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She can run a business, ride like a Cossack and shoot straight with a pistol. Sally Lockhart is the bold, fresh heroine of this thrilling and terrifying tale from Philip Pullman, award-winning writer of the acclaimed His Dark Materials trilogy, also adapted for the big screen. Sally, recently orphaned, is alone an...
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written by Philip Pullman, 1946-, Philip Pullman, 1946-; directed by John Alexander, fl. 1987-2016; designed by James Keast, 1957-2020; produced by Kate Bartlett, fl. 2000-2017, WGBH Boston and British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Jared Harris, 1961-, Doña Croll, 1959-, David Harewood, 1965-, JJ Feild, 1978-, Billie Piper, 1982-, Matt Smith, 1982- and John Standing, 1934-, in The Sally Lockhart Mysteries, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006, originally published 1986), 1 hour 34 mins,
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She can run a business, ride like a Cossack and shoot straight with a pistol. Sally Lockhart is the bold, fresh heroine of this thrilling and terrifying tale from Philip Pullman, award-winning writer of the acclaimed His Dark Materials trilogy, also adapted for the big screen. Sally, recently orphaned, is alone and being hunted by an assassin. With her new friends - young photographer Frederick and quick-witted street child Jim - she must discove...
She can run a business, ride like a Cossack and shoot straight with a pistol. Sally Lockhart is the bold, fresh heroine of this thrilling and terrifying tale from Philip Pullman, award-winning writer of the acclaimed His Dark Materials trilogy, also adapted for the big screen. Sally, recently orphaned, is alone and being hunted by an assassin. With her new friends - young photographer Frederick and quick-witted street child Jim - she must discover her father's killer. Facing them is an unseen, murderous opponent and at the heart of it all, the deadly, blood-drenched secret of the ruby in the smoke.Sally Lockhart crosses paths with the nefarious industrialist Axel Bellman, the richest and most powerful man in Europe. She's determined to prove him guilty of corruption and fraud, whilst Bellman will stop at nothing to destroy her case.
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Jared Harris, 1961-, Doña Croll, 1959-, David Harewood, 1965-, JJ Feild, 1978-, Billie Piper, 1982-, Matt Smith, 1982-, John Standing, 1934-
Contributor
Adam Suschitzky, fl. 1997, James Keast, 1957-2020, Kate Bartlett, fl. 2000-2017, WGBH Boston, British Broadcasting Corporation, John Lunn, 1956-
Author / Creator
Philip Pullman, 1946-, John Alexander, fl. 1987-2016, Jared Harris, 1961-, Doña Croll, 1959-, David Harewood, 1965-, JJ Feild, 1978-, Billie Piper, 1982-, Matt Smith, 1982-, John Standing, 1934-, Adrian Hodges, 1957-
Date Published / Released
1986, 2006
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
The Sally Lockhart Mysteries
Topic / Theme
Murder, Corruption, Axel Bellmann, Nellie Budd, Nicholas Bedwell, Frederick Garland, Sally Lockhart, Jim Taylor, Webster Garland
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006 BBC Worldwide
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