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Too Hot to Handel. by Huw, Rhodri,film director.; Malone, Gareth,actor.; Alsop, Marin,actor.; Haynes, Vanessa,actor.; Tshabalala, Zwakele,actor.; PBS (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Gareth Malone, Marin Alsop, Vanessa Haynes, Zwakele TshabalalaOriginally produced by PBS in 2024.Handel’s 18th-century masterpiece, “The Messiah,” has been reimagined and infused with Gospel, Jazz, and R&B. The result is an uplifting reinterpretation of this seasonal favorite, captured at its European premiere at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The BBC Concert Orchestra is joined by The BBC Symphony Chorus and The London Adventist Chorale, and soloists Vanessa Haynes and Zwakele Tshabalala.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Educational films.; Performing arts.; Arts.; Music.; Jazz.; Concert films.; Christmas films.;
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Am I Being Unreasonable?. by May, Daisy,actor.; Fynn, David,actor.; Demri-Burns, Dustin,actor.; Hynes, Jessica,actor.; Rush, Lenny,actor.; Hizli, Selin,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Daisy May Cooper, David Fynn, Dustin Demri-Burns, Jessica Hynes, Lenny Rush, Selin HizliOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2022.Obsessive friendship, maternal paranoia and a dead cat feature in this twisted comedy from Selin Hizli and Daisy May Cooper.Nic is grieving a loss that she can’t share with anyone and is unfulfilled in her marriage. Only her son Ollie keeps her going. But when Jen arrives in town, Nic’s life is lit up with laughter and through this kindred soul her dark secret starts to surface. Executive produced by one of TV’s most exciting talents, Jack Thorne (His Dark Materials), this mischievous blend of funny and frantic takes female storytelling to a dynamic new level.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.;
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Sense and Sensibility. by Alexander, John,film director.; Wakefield, Charity,actor.; Stevens, Dan,actor.; Morrissey, David,actor.; Cooper, Dominic,actor.; Morahan, Hattie,actor.; McTeer, Janet,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Charity Wakefield, Dan Stevens, David Morrissey, Dominic Cooper, Hattie Morahan, Janet McTeerOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2008.From acclaimed writer Andrew Davies comes this enchanting new adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel about love and marriage. Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warnings. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love?Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Romance.; Historical films.; Television series--Great Britain.;
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The Jetty. by Rivas, Marialy,film director.; Renaux, Archie,actor.; Calbraith, Clare,actor.; Ajala, David,actor.; Coleman, Jenna,actor.; Ineson, Ralph,actor.; Glynn-Carney, Tom,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Archie Renaux, Clare Calbraith, David Ajala, Jenna Coleman, Ralph Ineson, Tom Glynn-CarneyOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2024.This 2024 British crime drama miniseries follows Detective Ember Manning (Jenna Coleman), a recently widowed mother, as she investigates a deadly fire at a holiday home in a small Lancashire town. What begins as a routine case quickly entangles her in a web of old secrets, including a cold case of a missing girl and an illicit relationship. With Archie Renaux and Weruche Opia co-starring, this gripping four-part series, created by Cat Jones, weaves suspense and tension against the eerie, scenic backdrop of Northern England.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Horror films.; Crime.; Motion pictures, British.; Thrillers (Motion pictures).; Television series--Great Britain.; Motion pictures--Europe.; Detective and mystery television programs.;
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The Stand Up Sketch Show: S1. by Campion, Matt,film director.; Baptiste, Dane,actor.; Ward, Felicity,actor.; Graham, Ivo,actor.; Dommett, Joel,actor.; Hughes, London,actor.; Kane, Russell,actor.; Walsh, Seann,actor.; Allen, Tom,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dane Baptiste, Felicity Ward, Ivo Graham, Joel Dommett, London Hughes, Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Tom AllenOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2019.Takes the funniest routines from the UK’s best-loved comedians, and brings them side-splittingly to life in sketch form. Each act begins telling their story in front of a live audience. As they continue their narration on stage, there’s no need to picture the scene yourself – a surreal short-film reconstruction does the work for you. Every scene sees the comedians play the roles they were born to play – themselves. And as their voiceover describes the action, dialogue in the routines is lip-synced by the sketch performers.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.;
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North & South. by Percival, Brian,film director.; Coyle, Brendan,actor.; Denby-Ashe, Daniela,actor.; Joyner, Jo,actor.; Manville, Lesley,actor.; Armitage, Richard,actor.; Evans, Rupert,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Brendan Coyle, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Jo Joyner, Lesley Manville, Richard Armitage, Rupert EvansOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2004.Elizabeth Gaskell's tale of love across the social divide is brought to life in Sandy Welch's four-part adaptation. When Margaret Hale exchanges her rural life for a northern mill town, she witnesses first hand the poverty of the working classes. She also meets mill-owner John Thornton, who she initially despises, while he finds her willful and proud. When the workers of Milton call a strike, Margaret takes their side, and the two are brought into deeper conflict. As events spiral out of control, Margaret - to her surprise - begins to fall in love with Thornton.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Romance.; Historical films.; Television series--Great Britain.;
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Here We Go: S1. by Sinclair, Will,film director.; Steadman, Alison,actor.; Howick, Jim,actor.; Collie, Jude,actor.; Parkinson, Katherine,actor.; Ricketts, Mica,actor.; Basden, Tom,actor.; Allen-Martin, Tori,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Alison Steadman, Jim Howick, Jude Collie, Katherine Parkinson, Mica Ricketts, Tom Basden, Tori Allen-MartinOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2022.Nothing ever goes according to plan for the Jessops – and son Sam has caught it all intimately on his camera. A new comedy from the writer of Plebs.The Jessop family can’t help getting things just a little bit wrong – a lot of the time. The family face everyday challenges alongside brilliantly bonkers situations, such as kidnapping a dog, destroying a swimming pool and interrupting a wedding. With a home-movie feel, this is an intimate comedy about a family whose indomitable spirit allows them to laugh in the face of disaster(s).Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.;
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The Power of Parker. by Hill, Conleth,actor.; Costigan, George,actor.; Cavaliero, Rosie,actor.; Reid, Sheila,actor.; Gibson, Sian,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Conleth Hill, George Costigan, Rosie Cavaliero, Sheila Reid, Sian GibsonOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2023.Nostalgic and revenge filled comedy from Bafta-winning writers Paul Coleman and Sian Gibson.Welcome to 90s Manchester – where Martin Parker is at the top of his game. He’s built up a chain of electrical stores from nothing and seems to have it all. But the truth is a bit more complicated. Martin’s private life is spiralling out of control, he’s swimming in debt and his power is waning. It’s time for all the people Martin has screwed over (and that’s a lot of people)to get their own back. With a brilliant cast, THE POWER OF PARKER is packed with irresistible characters and brimming with family feuds, loud fashion and lovable rogues.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.;
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The Stand Up Sketch Show. by Baptiste, Dane,actor.; Ward, Felicity,actor.; Graham, Ivo,actor.; Dommett, Joel,actor.; Hughes, London,actor.; Kane, Russell,actor.; Walsh, Seann,actor.; Allen, Tom,actor.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Dane Baptiste, Felicity Ward, Ivo Graham, Joel Dommett, London Hughes, Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Tom AllenOriginally produced by BBC Studios in 2019.Takes the funniest routines from the UK’s best-loved comedians, and brings them side-splittingly to life in sketch form. Each act begins telling their story in front of a live audience. As they continue their narration on stage, there’s no need to picture the scene yourself – a surreal short-film reconstruction does the work for you. Every scene sees the comedians play the roles they were born to play – themselves. And as their voiceover describes the action, dialogue in the routines is lip-synced by the sketch performers.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Comedians.; Television comedies.; Television series--Great Britain.; Comedy sketches.;
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Spent. by BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by BBC Studios in 2024.High fashion, low funds. Model Mia may have a world class skincare regime but the catwalk queen’s career has crashed down to earth. Despite her humble beginnings, Mia has become accustomed to the finer things in life. Beautiful clothes, beautiful friends and an abundant bank balance. Unfortunately, Mia’s jet-set career has seriously stalled. The truth is, she’s bankrupt, pushing 40 and struggling to find somewhere to sleep. Now Mia is on the run, mainly from herself. She’s also realising that her friends and family come with their own complications. It's not quite the champagne reception she was hoping for. Eventually, she’ll have to accept her new reality but until then, it’s going to be a little bumpy for Mia – and everyone in her orbit.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.; Television comedies.; Television series--Great Britain.;
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