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20,000 Streets Under the Sky, Episode 1, The Midnight Bell: Bob's Story
directed by Simon Curtis, 1960-; produced by Kate Harwood, fl. 1997-2018, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Sally Hawkins, 1976-, Zoe Tapper, 1981- and Bryan Dick, 1978-, in 20,000 Streets Under the Sky, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 53 mins
Patrick Hamilton's bestselling trilogy revolves around The Midnight Bell, a pub off the Euston Road. It follows the painful pursuit of love from three different perspectives - Bob, who yearns for penniless street-walker Jenny, Ella, torn between the attentions of an older, wealthier man and her secret desire for B...
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directed by Simon Curtis, 1960-; produced by Kate Harwood, fl. 1997-2018, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Sally Hawkins, 1976-, Zoe Tapper, 1981- and Bryan Dick, 1978-, in 20,000 Streets Under the Sky, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 53 mins
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Patrick Hamilton's bestselling trilogy revolves around The Midnight Bell, a pub off the Euston Road. It follows the painful pursuit of love from three different perspectives - Bob, who yearns for penniless street-walker Jenny, Ella, torn between the attentions of an older, wealthier man and her secret desire for Bob, and Jenny, forced onto the streets. This beautifully observed series captures all their emotions - unrequited love, ambition and di...
Patrick Hamilton's bestselling trilogy revolves around The Midnight Bell, a pub off the Euston Road. It follows the painful pursuit of love from three different perspectives - Bob, who yearns for penniless street-walker Jenny, Ella, torn between the attentions of an older, wealthier man and her secret desire for Bob, and Jenny, forced onto the streets. This beautifully observed series captures all their emotions - unrequited love, ambition and disappointment.At the Midnight Bell pub in 1930s Soho, barman Bob dreams of a better life. Handsome, bright and ambitious, he would like to be a successful writer. That is, until his eye falls on the shallow and unreliable Jenny, with whom he becomes increasingly obsessed, oblivious to the timorous advances of fellow barmaid Ella. Starring Bryan Dick, Sally Hawkins and Zoe Tapper. Screenplay by Kevin Elyton, based on the book by Patrick Hamilton.
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Sally Hawkins, 1976-, Zoe Tapper, 1981-, Bryan Dick, 1978-
Contributor
Kate Harwood, fl. 1997-2018, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Simon Curtis, 1960-, Sally Hawkins, 1976-, Zoe Tapper, 1981-, Bryan Dick, 1978-, Kevin Elyot, 1951-2014
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
20,000 Streets Under the Sky
Topic / Theme
Romantic relationships, Prostitution, Jenny Maple, Bob, Ella
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The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 1, The March of the Grey Men
directed by Jon Jones, 1967-; produced by Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by John Hurt, 1940-2017 and Jenny Agutter, 1952-, in The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 29 mins
The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded him - he was a notorious...
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directed by Jon Jones, 1967-; produced by Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by John Hurt, 1940-2017 and Jenny Agutter, 1952-, in The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 1 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 29 mins
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The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded him - he was a notorious womaniser and was given to making inappropriate remarks in public - Clark swiftly rose up the Conservative party ranks.
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
John Hurt, 1940-2017, Jenny Agutter, 1952-
Contributor
Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Jon Jones, 1967-, John Hurt, 1940-2017, Jenny Agutter, 1952-, Alan Clark, 1928-1999
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
The Alan Clark Diaries
Topic / Theme
Alan Clark, Jane Clark, English
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The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 2, The Lady
directed by Jon Jones, 1967-; produced by Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by John Hurt, 1940-2017 and Jenny Agutter, 1952-, in The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 29 mins
The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded him - he was a notorious...
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directed by Jon Jones, 1967-; produced by Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by John Hurt, 1940-2017 and Jenny Agutter, 1952-, in The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 2 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 29 mins
Description
The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded him - he was a notorious womaniser and was given to making inappropriate remarks in public - Clark swiftly rose up the Conservative party ranks.
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
John Hurt, 1940-2017, Jenny Agutter, 1952-
Contributor
Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Jon Jones, 1967-, John Hurt, 1940-2017, Jenny Agutter, 1952-, Alan Clark, 1928-1999
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
The Alan Clark Diaries
Topic / Theme
Alan Clark, Jane Clark
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The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 3, Foreign Parts
directed by Jon Jones, 1967-; produced by Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by John Hurt, 1940-2017 and Jenny Agutter, 1952-, in The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 29 mins
The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded him - he was a notorious...
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directed by Jon Jones, 1967-; produced by Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by John Hurt, 1940-2017 and Jenny Agutter, 1952-, in The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 3 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 29 mins
Description
The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded him - he was a notorious womaniser and was given to making inappropriate remarks in public - Clark swiftly rose up the Conservative party ranks.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
John Hurt, 1940-2017, Jenny Agutter, 1952-
Contributor
Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Jon Jones, 1967-, John Hurt, 1940-2017, Jenny Agutter, 1952-, Alan Clark, 1928-1999
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
The Alan Clark Diaries
Topic / Theme
Alan Clark, Jane Clark
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The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 4, Defence of the Realm
directed by Jon Jones, 1967-; produced by Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by John Hurt, 1940-2017 and Jenny Agutter, 1952-, in The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 29 mins
The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded him - he was a notorious...
Sample
directed by Jon Jones, 1967-; produced by Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by John Hurt, 1940-2017 and Jenny Agutter, 1952-, in The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 4 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 29 mins
Description
The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded him - he was a notorious womaniser and was given to making inappropriate remarks in public - Clark swiftly rose up the Conservative party ranks.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
John Hurt, 1940-2017, Jenny Agutter, 1952-
Contributor
Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Jon Jones, 1967-, John Hurt, 1940-2017, Jenny Agutter, 1952-, Alan Clark, 1928-1999
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
The Alan Clark Diaries
Topic / Theme
Alan Clark, Jane Clark
Copyright Message
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The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 5, Leaving Home
directed by Jon Jones, 1967-; produced by Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by John Hurt, 1940-2017 and Jenny Agutter, 1952-, in The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 29 mins
The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded him - he was a notorious...
Sample
directed by Jon Jones, 1967-; produced by Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by John Hurt, 1940-2017 and Jenny Agutter, 1952-, in The Alan Clark Diaries, Episode 5 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2004), 29 mins
Description
The rise and fall - and rise - of a handsome scoundrel. Parliamentarian Alan Clark wormed his way into the public's affections with his withering, and often hilarious, observations about Britain's political classes in the 1980s and 1990s. Despite the controversy which constantly surrounded him - he was a notorious womaniser and was given to making inappropriate remarks in public - Clark swiftly rose up the Conservative party ranks.
Field of Study
Letters and Diaries
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
John Hurt, 1940-2017, Jenny Agutter, 1952-
Contributor
Kate Lewis, fl. 2000-2016, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Jon Jones, 1967-, John Hurt, 1940-2017, Jenny Agutter, 1952-, Alan Clark, 1928-1999
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
The Alan Clark Diaries
Topic / Theme
Alan Clark, Jane Clark
Copyright Message
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Bleak House, Episode 1
written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, Deep Indigo Productions, WGBH Boston and British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 52 mins
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Young orphan Esther Summerson is brought to the High Court of Chancery, where she is thrown together with two wards of the court, Richard Carstone and Ada Clare. Both are caught up in the infamous suit of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, which brings nothing but...
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written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, Deep Indigo Productions, WGBH Boston and British Broadcasting Corporation; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 52 mins
Description
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Young orphan Esther Summerson is brought to the High Court of Chancery, where she is thrown together with two wards of the court, Richard Carstone and Ada Clare. Both are caught up in the infamous suit of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, which brings nothing but ruin and despair to all it touches. Esther, Richard and Ada are sent to live at Bleak House, where they receive a friendly welcome fro...
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Young orphan Esther Summerson is brought to the High Court of Chancery, where she is thrown together with two wards of the court, Richard Carstone and Ada Clare. Both are caught up in the infamous suit of Jarndyce and Jarndyce, which brings nothing but ruin and despair to all it touches. Esther, Richard and Ada are sent to live at Bleak House, where they receive a friendly welcome from their rich guardian John Jarndyce.
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Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-
Contributor
Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, Deep Indigo Productions, WGBH Boston, British Broadcasting Corporation, John Lunn, 1956-
Author / Creator
Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, Justin Chadwick, 1968-, Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-, Andrew Davies, 1936-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Bleak House
Topic / Theme
Secrets, Legal wards, Family legal affairs, Estates and inheritances, Trials and litigation, Orphans, Family and Culture, British
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Bleak House, Episode 2
written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation, WGBH Boston and Deep Indigo Productions; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Despite his grim discovery, Tulkinghorn remains undeterred from his ruthless inquiry into Lady Dedlock's past. A young crossing sweeper, Jo, may hold a key to the mystery. Krook discovers evidence in Nemo's room which could provide a crucial clue. Rich...
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written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation, WGBH Boston and Deep Indigo Productions; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Description
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Despite his grim discovery, Tulkinghorn remains undeterred from his ruthless inquiry into Lady Dedlock's past. A young crossing sweeper, Jo, may hold a key to the mystery. Krook discovers evidence in Nemo's room which could provide a crucial clue. Richard and Ada plan their engagement, but receive an unexpected setback. And as Richard begins a career in medicine, Esther meets an attra...
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. Despite his grim discovery, Tulkinghorn remains undeterred from his ruthless inquiry into Lady Dedlock's past. A young crossing sweeper, Jo, may hold a key to the mystery. Krook discovers evidence in Nemo's room which could provide a crucial clue. Richard and Ada plan their engagement, but receive an unexpected setback. And as Richard begins a career in medicine, Esther meets an attractive young doctor called Allan Woodcourt.
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Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-
Contributor
Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, British Broadcasting Corporation, WGBH Boston, Deep Indigo Productions, John Lunn, 1956-
Author / Creator
Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, Justin Chadwick, 1968-, Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-, Andrew Davies, 1936-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Bleak House
Topic / Theme
Engaged persons, Romantic relationships, Secrets, Legal wards, Family legal affairs, Estates and inheritances, Trials and litigation, Orphans, Family and Culture, British
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Bleak House, Episode 3
written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, WGBH Boston, British Broadcasting Corporation and Deep Indigo Productions; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. A chance encounter in the country raises intriguing questions for Esther and Lady Dedlock. Legal clerk Guppy, still besotted with Esther, discovers surprising new information about her past and decides to dig deeper still. And Lady Dedlock's secret is...
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written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, WGBH Boston, British Broadcasting Corporation and Deep Indigo Productions; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Description
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. A chance encounter in the country raises intriguing questions for Esther and Lady Dedlock. Legal clerk Guppy, still besotted with Esther, discovers surprising new information about her past and decides to dig deeper still. And Lady Dedlock's secret is far from safe, as Tulkinghorn stumbles across a lead which could destroy her reputation forever.
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-
Contributor
Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, WGBH Boston, British Broadcasting Corporation, Deep Indigo Productions, John Lunn, 1956-
Author / Creator
Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, Justin Chadwick, 1968-, Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-, Andrew Davies, 1936-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Bleak House
Topic / Theme
Secrets, Legal wards, Family legal affairs, Estates and inheritances, Trials and litigation, Orphans, Family and Culture, British
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 BBC Worldwide
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Bleak House, Episode 4
written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, WGBH Boston, British Broadcasting Corporation and Deep Indigo Productions; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. George's future is put at risk as Tulkinghorn uses the evil moneylender Smallweed to pile on the pressure. Guppy makes a discovery about Esther which shocks Lady Dedlock to the core. Esther and Jarndyce take in Jo the crossing sweeper, who is seriously...
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written by Charles Dickens, 1812-1870; directed by Justin Chadwick, 1968-; produced by Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, WGBH Boston, British Broadcasting Corporation and Deep Indigo Productions; performed by Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985- and Gillian Anderson, 1968-, in Bleak House (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2006), 53 mins
Description
Andrew Davies' adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic tale. George's future is put at risk as Tulkinghorn uses the evil moneylender Smallweed to pile on the pressure. Guppy makes a discovery about Esther which shocks Lady Dedlock to the core. Esther and Jarndyce take in Jo the crossing sweeper, who is seriously ill and on the run from Tulkinghorn's men. But their kindness produces an unexpected result.
Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-
Contributor
Nigel Stafford-Clark, 1948-, WGBH Boston, British Broadcasting Corporation, Deep Indigo Productions, John Lunn, 1956-
Author / Creator
Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, Justin Chadwick, 1968-, Anna Maxwell Martin, 1977-, Denis Lawson, 1947-, Carey Mulligan, 1985-, Gillian Anderson, 1968-, Andrew Davies, 1936-
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Bleak House
Topic / Theme
Secrets, Legal wards, Family legal affairs, Trials and litigation, Estates and inheritances, Orphans, Family and Culture, British
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 BBC Worldwide
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