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Ipcress File
Il plurivincitore di Oscar Sir Michael Caine è il protagonista del primo ruolo da protagonista della sua carriera nei panni di Harry Palmer, un sergente ostinatamente insolente che lavora per il Ministero della Difesa e che viene trasferito in un'unità di controspionaggio d'elite. Palmer è meno che entusiasta quando scopre che sta sostituendo un agente assassinato, ma non ha altra scelta che accettare il lavoro quando il suo capo lo ricatta efficacemente con la conoscenza delle sue precedenti indiscrezioni a Berlino. Un colpo di scena segue l'altro mentre Palmer e il resto dell'unità seguono le tracce dello scienziato scomparso, e quando trova un pezzo di nastro adesivo con la scritta Ipcress in un magazzino abbandonato, diventa improvvisamente un uomo segnato...Caratteristiche speciali: Michael Caine è Harry Palmer Nuova intervista esclusiva con Sir Michael Caine. The Ipcress File - Michael Caine Goes Stella Esclusivo Nuovo Sketch Comico Starr1969 Documentario Candid Caine con Sir Michael Caine che parla francamente diCommento del regista Sidney Furie e del montatore Peter Hunt.Nuova intervista esclusiva con lo scenografo Sir Ken Adam.Trailer teatrale originale.Spot radiofonici originali degli Stati Uniti.Galleria di immagini. -
One Summer
Zavvi - La casa della cultura popDalla penna dell'acclamato scrittore di Liverpool Willy Russell (Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine) arriva un coinvolgente dramma sulla classe e la felicità. Billy (David Morrissey - Basic Instinct II, The Deal, Blackpool) e Icky (Spencer Leigh - Strapless, The Garden) sono due ragazzi disagiati e senza prospettive che cercano di riscoprire un breve periodo di soddisfazione in Galles. One Summer è stato trasmesso per la prima volta su Channel 4 nel 1983 e racconta come due giovani dal carattere duro siano influenzati dalle persone, dall'ambiente e dagli atteggiamenti che incontrano.Disco unoEpisodio unoDue quindicenni di Liverpool riscoprono la scuola e ripongono le loro speranze in un viaggio al campo estivo della scuola. Le loro speranze sono deluse, ma il destino, la libertà condizionata rotta e una piccola vincita al bingo fanno presto salire Billy e Icky su un treno e si dirigono verso un territorio sconosciuto.Episodio dueIl loro viaggio illustra a Billy e Icky la differenza tra Liverpool e il Galles, se non altro in senso geografico. Scoprono però che anche nella distesa della campagna gallese, il territorio non può essere loro e non sono ancora desiderati.Terzo episodioBilly e Icky trovano un cottage adeguatamente malandato che possono adottare come casa, ma prima devono convincere il proprietario che sono degni di fiducia. Non sono aiutati dai giovani locali che tentano di distruggere il cottage, e il lavoro manuale sembra il loro.Disco dueEpisodio QuattroBilly sta facendo i conti con il rilassato stile di vita gallese. Icky non è troppo sicuro. Alcuni della banda di Liverpool visitano - mostrando quanto sia precario il nuovo stile di vita. Billy scopre il romanticismo.Quinto episodioIcky è più convinto che Billy non tornerà mai a Liverpool e decide di fare il viaggio da solo. Billy preferisce rimanere con la sua nuova storia d'amore,... -
At Home With The Braithwaites - Complete Series 1
Zavvi - La casa della cultura popEpisodio 1:È il 40° compleanno di Alison Braithwaite e la figlia più giovane, Charlotte, le regala un biglietto per la prima lotteria europea. Alison vince il jackpot: 38 milioni di sterline! Decide di fare qualcosa di utile con il denaro e chiede alla sua contabile Pauline e all'amica Marion di aiutarla a creare un'associazione di beneficenza. Ma dirà alla sua famiglia della sua vittoria?Episodio 2:L'ente di beneficenza di Alison è attivo e funzionante ed è sommerso da lettere di accattonaggio. Pauline convince Alison che deve espandersi. Ma possono proteggere l'identità di Alison come vincitrice della lotteria? Alison decide che deve dirlo alla sua famiglia.Episodio 3:David ha accettato di passare la notte con Elaine, ma ora è in preda all'ansia. Sarah dà al suo insegnante di teatro una poesia che rivela i suoi sentimenti per lui - poi scopre che ha una ragazza. Virginia, già depressa per il rifiuto di Megan, viene rapinata ad un bancomat. Lei confida tutto ad Alison al pronto soccorso. Ma Alison ha anche un segreto da raccontare...Episodio 4:Virginia ora lavora per l'ente di beneficenza di Alison e guida una Lotus. Quando David dice ad Alison che odia il suo lavoro, lei gli suggerisce che potrebbe trovare un lavoro al Trust. David decide di porre fine alla sua relazione. Suggerisce anche a Sarah che Phil non è giusto per lei. Ma Phil sa che David non ha il diritto di predicare e le racconta della relazione...Episodio 5:David è felice del suo nuovo lavoro al Trust, finché non scopre che Sarah ha lasciato casa per trasferirsi in un monolocale con Phil. Lui va a supplicarla di non dire ad Alison della sua relazione. McGuire, un giornalista locale, entra nel palazzo di Jane Crowther per affrontare Alison, Pauline, Marion e Virginia. Sa che... -
Weekend At Bernies
Il leggendario Bratpacker Andrew McCarthy (Pretty In Pink, St Elmo's Fire) e Jonathan Silverman (Made) interpretano Larry e Richard, due intraprendenti impiegati di una compagnia di assicurazioni che si imbattono nelle prove dei loschi traffici della loro azienda. Nel tentativo di mettere a tacere la coppia, sono invitati a fare un viaggio nella casa di lusso del loro capo a Long Island - dove possono essere trattati in modo permanente. I due sono più che disposti a vivere la bella vita a spese del loro capo Bernie. Finché, naturalmente, non scoprono che è stato assassinato e si rendono conto che potrebbero essere i prossimi nomi sulla lista dei bersagli. Riusciranno a convincere tutti che Bernie è ancora vivo abbastanza a lungo da salvarsi la pelle?, Il leggendario Bratpacker Andrew McCarthy (Pretty In Pink, St Elmo's Fire) e Jonathan Silverman (Made) interpretano Larry e Richard, due intraprendenti impiegati della compagnia di assicurazioni che si imbattono nelle prove dei loschi traffici della loro azienda. Nel tentativo di mettere a tacere la coppia, sono invitati a fare un viaggio nella casa di lusso del loro capo a Long Island - dove possono essere trattati in modo permanente. I due sono più che disposti a vivere la bella vita a spese del loro capo Bernie. Finché, naturalmente, non scoprono che è stato assassinato e si rendono conto che potrebbero essere i prossimi nomi sulla lista dei bersagli. Riusciranno a convincere tutti che Bernie è ancora vivo abbastanza a lungo da salvarsi la pelle?Caratteristiche speciali:Trailer.Spot televisivi. -
King Solomon's Mines
Rugged handsome adventurer Allan Quartermain is hired by the gorgeous Kathleen O'Brien to find her missing father, who has ventured into the African Interior seeking the fabled treasure of King Solomon's Mines. Accompanied by her dauntless, and strangely regal, African guide Umbopa they sally forth across the treacherous desert, surviving it only to be waylaid by the scurrilous native chief Twala and his abominable tribal witch doctor - the loathsome Gagool.Will Quartermain's stiff upper lip stand him in good stead or will he have to resort to fisticuffs and give the savages a damned good thrashing ...Starring Sir Cedric Hardwicke and black singer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson, this Gainsborough FIlms production was the first movie adaptation of H. Rider Haggard's best selling novel. Produced in 1937 it is generally recognised as being the best of the movie adaptations, with solid performances throughout, set design by Oscar-winner and Powell & Pressburger stalwart Alfred Junge and assured and exciting direction by the Oscar-nominated Robert Stevenson., Rugged handsome adventurer Allan Quartermain is hired by the gorgeous Kathleen O'Brien to find her missing father, who has ventured into the African Interior seeking the fabled treasure of King Solomon's Mines. Accompanied by her dauntless, and strangely regal, African guide Umbopa they sally forth across the treacherous desert, surviving it only to be waylaid by the scurrilous native chief Twala and his abominable tribal witch doctor - the loathsome Gagool.Will Quartermain's stiff upper lip stand him in good stead or will he have to resort to fisticuffs and give the savages a damned good thrashing ...Starring Sir Cedric Hardwicke and black singer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson, this Gainsborough FIlms production was the first movie adaptation of H. Rider Haggard's best selling novel. Produced in 1937 it is generally recognised as being the... -
Deathline
When Students Alex and Patricia (David Ladd and Sharon Gurney) discover a dying man in their local underground station, they spark off an investigation that reveals a sinister and macabre plot that even turns the stomachs of hardened police officers Calhoun and Rogers (Donald Pleasence and Norman Rossington).Prominent people, it seems, have been disappearing from London tube stations, and an MI5 agent (Christopher Lee) is called to help solve the deepening mystery. What is the terrible secret of the capital's underground system? And who - or what - is turning tube tunnel into a Death Line?, When Students Alex and Patricia (David Ladd and Sharon Gurney) discover a dying man in their local underground station, they spark off an investigation that reveals a sinister and macabre plot that even turns the stomachs of hardened police officers Calhoun and Rogers (Donald Pleasence and Norman Rossington).Prominent people, it seems, have been disappearing from London tube stations, and an MI5 agent (Christopher Lee) is called to help solve the deepening mystery. What is the terrible secret of the capital's underground system? And who - or what - is turning tube tunnel into a Death Line?Special Features:None Listed -
The Caesars (Two Discs)
After a century of being wrecked by dissension and ruinous civil wars the Romans were willing to pay any price for peace and internal security. The price they paid was the Pax Romana - the absolute rule of an Emperor-dictator - Augustus. After ruthlessly disposing of all possible rivals and enemies, Augustus' later years were bedevilled by the question of his successor. He firmly believed that for the good of Rome, the dictatorship must continue, but he hadn't bargained on those who followed him ...Made in 1968 and broadcast to tremendous critical acclaim, THE CAESARS was one of the last great drama productions made in black and white. featuring outstanding performances from Andre Morell, Ralph Bates and Freddie Jones, THE CAESARS is a tale of murder, gangsterism and villainy that is not to be missed., After a century of being wrecked by dissension and ruinous civil wars the Romans were willing to pay any price for peace and internal security. The price they paid was the Pax Romana - the absolute rule of an Emperor-dictator - Augustus. After ruthlessly disposing of all possible rivals and enemies, Augustus' later years were bedevilled by the question of his successor. He firmly believed that for the good of Rome, the dictatorship must continue, but he hadn't bargained on those who followed him ...Made in 1968 and broadcast to tremendous critical acclaim, THE CAESARS was one of the last great drama productions made in black and white. featuring outstanding performances from Andre Morell, Ralph Bates and Freddie Jones, THE CAESARS is a tale of murder, gangsterism and villainy that is not to be missed.Special Features:None Listed -
The One That Got Away
The true, dramatic story of Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner-of-war in Britain to escape and return to his homeland. The BAttle of Britain is at its height. Out of the vapour-traced sky a Messerschmitt spins and plunges onto British soil. Even though the pilot is captured, he is extremely confident and an official interrogation does not deter him from his one objective - to escape and return home against all the odds. His bid for freedom takes him from England to Canada and into the still neutral United States - before making his way back to Germany.The One That Got Away stars Hardy Kruger (Barry Lyndon, Flight of the Phoenix) - a real-life prisoner of war, who escaped from the Americans on three occasions - as the cocky and charismatic von Werra, who is supported by numerous British screen legends including Michael Goodliffe (The Battle of the River Plate, The 39 Steps), Colin Gordon (The Baron, The Pink Panther) and Alec McGowan (Gangs of New York, The Importance of Being Earnest). It is directed by Roy Ward Baker - a stalwart of British films and filmed series (A Night To Remember, The Saint) since the late 1940s., The true, dramatic story of Franz von Werra, the only German prisoner-of-war in Britain to escape and return to his homeland. The BAttle of Britain is at its height. Out of the vapour-traced sky a Messerschmitt spins and plunges onto British soil. Even though the pilot is captured, he is extremely confident and an official interrogation does not deter him from his one objective - to escape and return home against all the odds. His bid for freedom takes him from England to Canada and into the still neutral United States - before making his way back to Germany.The One That... -
The Victim
The police are after Jack Barrett. He has stolen several thousand pounds to pay off a blackmailer and is now on the run. He tries desperately to get in touch with Melville Farr, a prosperous young barrister with a beautiful wife but, cornered and arrested by the police he commits suicide in his prison cell rather than answer the probing questions that are put to him. Mel's wife Laura presses him about Barrett's death and is appalled to learn that the men were both lovers. She leaves Mel, not because of his infidelity but because she knows that Mel still loves the dead man. He, in turn, is relieved as he knows that by going away, Laura will be spared the humiliation of the scandal that must come when he has exposed the blackmailers and his past is, in turn, exposed...Banned on its original theatrical release in the United States, this BAFTA-nominated story of deception, blackmail and revenge stars Dirk Bogarde (Death in Venice, Accident, The Servant) in one of his career best performances. Ably supported by Sylvia Syms (Ice Cold in Alex, At Home with the Braithwaites) and Denis Price (The Naked Truth, I'm All Right Jack), Victim is one of the crown jewels of the Rank stable of films., The police are after Jack Barrett. He has stolen several thousand pounds to pay off a blackmailer and is now on the run. He tries desperately to get in touch with Melville Farr, a prosperous young barrister with a beautiful wife but, cornered and arrested by the police he commits suicide in his prison cell rather than answer the probing questions that are put to him. Mel's wife Laura presses him about Barrett's death and is appalled to learn that the men were both lovers. She leaves Mel, not... -
Well Meet Again (Four Discs)
For three-and-a-half years, the small Suffolk town of Market Wetherby has been doggedly getting on with the war - a time of ration books, shortages and 'making do', of war office telegrams and barrage balloons, or Digging for Victory and identity cards, and of BBC news on the 'wireless'. A time, in fact, of all our yesterdays. Into this quiet corner of England arrives the 525th Bomb Group of the US Eights Air Group, with its Flying Fortress bombers and its 2,000 officers and men, full of confidence, generosity, instant friendliness and casual violence - over-paid, over-sexed and over here.Episode listing:Disc One:- All Day and Every Day.- Hands Across the Sea.- The Milk Run.Disc Two:- One Step Forwards, Two Steps Back.- The Big One.- Up the Smoke.Disc Three:- Fighting Men.- A Wing and a Prayer.- You'll Never Know.Disc Four:- Old Enough to Fight.- One Day at a Time.- Exceptional Circumstances.- The End of the Beginning., For three-and-a-half years, the small Suffolk town of Market Wetherby has been doggedly getting on with the war - a time of ration books, shortages and 'making do', of war office telegrams and barrage balloons, or Digging for Victory and identity cards, and of BBC news on the 'wireless'. A time, in fact, of all our yesterdays. Into this quiet corner of England arrives the 525th Bomb Group of the US Eights Air Group, with its Flying Fortress bombers and its 2,000 officers and men, full of confidence, generosity, instant friendliness and casual violence - over-paid, over-sexed and over here.Episode listing:Disc One:- All Day and Every Day.- Hands Across the Sea.- The Milk Run.Disc Two:- One Step Forwards, Two Steps Back.- The Big One.- Up the Smoke.Disc Three:- Fighting Men.- A Wing and a Prayer.- You'll Never Know.Disc Four:- Old Enough to Fight.- One Day... -
The Quiller Memorandum
Quiller (George Segal - The Bridge at Remagen, Just Shoot Me), an unorthodox secret agent, is assigned by the head of Berlin Control (Alec Guinness - Great Expectations, The Ladykillers) to uncover the operations of a neo-Nazi organisation. During his enquires he meets the beautiful Inge (Senta Berger - Cross of Iron, Cast a Giant Shadow), but is she as innocent as she first appears? Sentenced to death by the menacing 'Oktober' Reichsfuhrer of the new Nazis, Quiller finds himself on the run and trapped in a web of intrigue, lies and deceit...Filmed on location in West Berlin by Michael Anderson (Around the World in Eighty Days, Logan's Run), this multiple BAFTA-nominated film (with a script by the legendary Harold Pinter - The Birthday Party, The French Lieutenant's Woman) has long been regarded as one of the greatest spy films ever committed to celluloid. George Segal gives an arguably career-best performance as Quiller and is ably supported by Alec Guinness, Max von Sydow and the gorgeous Senta Berger.Special Features:Contemporary interviews recorded on location in Berlin with George Segal, Alec GImage gallery including some rare and behind the scenes materialOriginal theatrical trailerTextless material -
The Last Seduction
Un moderno film noir acclamato dalla critica, The Last Seduction ha come protagonista Linda Fiorentino (Dogma, Men In Black) nel ruolo della stronza dello schermo Bridget Gregory, moglie di Clay Gregory (Bill Pullman, Independence Day, Alien Autopsy), un medico senza scrupoli che ha appena guadagnato quasi un milione di dollari da un affare di droga. Rubando i soldi e nascondendosi nel paese delle mucche per evitare il marito e il suo investigatore privato, inizia una relazione passionale con Mike (Peter Berg, Alias, Collateral). Mike non ha mai incontrato nessuno come Bridget. È intelligente, di classe, bella, pericolosa e un maestro della manipolazione emotiva. Passione, avidità e vendetta forgiano un triangolo disperato mentre Bridget manipola gli eventi che possono solo portare a un esito tragico.Diretto da John Dahl (Red Rock West, Rounders) e scritto da Steve Barancik (Domino, Kill Shot), questo thriller erotico di classe rimane un film eccezionalmente elegante e senza tempo, pieno di colpi di scena che ha alzato il punto di riferimento in sociopatico cool, Un moderno film noir acclamato dalla critica, L'ultima seduzione ha come protagonista Linda Fiorentino (Dogma, Men In Black) nel ruolo della puttana dello schermo Bridget Gregory, moglie di Clay Gregory (Bill Pullman, Independence Day, Alien Autopsy), un medico senza scrupoli che ha appena guadagnato quasi un milione di dollari da un affare di droga. Rubando i soldi e nascondendosi nel paese delle mucche per evitare il marito e il suo investigatore privato, inizia una relazione passionale con Mike (Peter Berg, Alias, Collateral). Mike non ha mai incontrato nessuno come Bridget. È intelligente, di classe, bella, pericolosa e un maestro della manipolazione emotiva. Passione, avidità e vendetta forgiano un triangolo disperato mentre Bridget manipola gli eventi che possono solo portare a un esito tragico.Diretto da John Dahl (Red Rock West,... -
The Monster Club
Pausing to admire a window display of his own books, the distinguished horror writer Ronald Chetwynd-Hayes is attacked by a desperate vampire, Eramus, faint from lack of sustenance. Assuring the startled victim that his neck bite was not deep enough to bring him into the fold, the grateful vampire takes him to the Monster Club, where all his friends foregather. The rich selection of vampires, werewolves, snakemen, wasp-women, ghouls and other weird creatures enjoying themselves to the happy beat of pop music offers plenty of new material for the author. In addition, Eramus explains to Ronald the hierarchy and basic rules of Monsterdom and illustrates his theme with three unusual tales... -
Jungle Book
Lost in the jungle as a baby and brought up by a wolf pack, Mowgli lives a carefree life in the jungle with his animal friends, not knowing anything of his past, until one day he stumbles upon a village full of people.Captured by frightened villagers, he is taught about the man's world and befriends a young girl, Mahala. Between them they discover a trove of treasure in the jungle, but to get it Mowgli must first fight his arch-enemy - the tiger Shere Khan.Special Features:None Listed. -
The Elephant Boy
Little Toomai longs to be a great hunter like his father, who he accompanies on a government expedition to hunt for wild elephants. The other hunters teasingly tell him that he must first see the legendary Elephant's Dance. Then tragedy strikes - Toomai's father is killed by a tiger and Kala Nag, his elephant, runs amok and throws his new driver. With demands that the animal be killed, in accordance with tradition, Toomai flees with the elephant deep into the jungle.Special Features:None Listed -
An Audience With Kenneth Williams [Special Edition]
Outstanding raconteur Kenneth Williams regales his spellbound audience in typical fashion with a long look back at his career - from his time entertaining troops in the army, his radio work (including the Hancock shows), his work in theatre and - of course - the highly successful series of Carry On films. Playing wonderfully to his audience of celebrities (which include Michael Parkinson, Ned Sherrin, Gordon Jackson and Carry On cohorts Joan Sims and Bernard Bresslaw) he even finds time to answer a few of their questions.Presented at its original 77 minute running time, An Audience with Kenneth Williams is a must buy purchase for comedy fans everywhere., Outstanding raconteur Kenneth Williams regales his spellbound audience in typical fashion with a long look back at his career - from his time entertaining troops in the army, his radio work (including the Hancock shows), his work in theatre and - of course - the highly successful series of Carry On films. Playing wonderfully to his audience of celebrities (which include Michael Parkinson, Ned Sherrin, Gordon Jackson and Carry On cohorts Joan Sims and Bernard Bresslaw) he even finds time to answer a few of their questions.Presented at its original 77 minute running time, An Audience with Kenneth Williams is a must buy purchase for comedy fans everywhere.Special Features:Interview from Live from Two from 1980Interview from Sunday Sunday from 1983Interview on Russell Harty Plus from 1973 -
An Audience With Victoria Wood [Special Edition]
The incomparable Victoria Wood is the star of this special show that won two 1989 British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards - for Best Light Entertainment Programme and for Best Light Entertainment Performance. Before a celebrity audience this wonderfully funny comedienne treats her star guests to a sparkling selection of her witty monologues and songs, including her timeless anthem to sexual frustration - Let's Do It ., The incomparable Victoria Wood is the star of this special show that won two 1989 British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards - for Best Light Entertainment Programme and for Best Light Entertainment Performance. Before a celebrity audience this wonderfully funny comedienne treats her star guests to a sparkling selection of her witty monologues and songs, including her timeless anthem to sexual frustration - Let's Do It .Special Features:Interview on Aspel & Co. from 1985.Interview on Clive James from 1985.Interview on Sunday Sunday from 1990.Interview on The Glass Box from 1985. -
Wombling Free - Special Edition
A smash hit on its original theatrical release, this live-action, musical extravaganza ensured that the nation was held fast in the grip of Womblemania. Showcasing the memorable songs of composer/musician Mike Batt (Watership Down, The Dreamstone) and based on the perennial favourite children's stories by Elisabeth Beresford, Wombling Free contains the vocal talents of some of the UK's best loved actors.Special Features:Archive interviews with stars Bonnie Langford and David Tomlinson and writer/dirTheatrical TrailerTheatrical Trailer. -
Tarka The Otter
Zavvi - La casa della cultura popNarrato dal leggendario Peter Ustinov (Spartacus, Logan's Run) e considerato uno dei più grandi film di animali di sempre, Tarka the Otter è un innegabile favorito della famiglia.Girato nell'arco di due anni e co-sceneggiato dal famoso naturalista Gerald Durrell (My Family and other Animals), Tarka the Otter segue la vita di una giovane lontra che lotta per sopravvivere dopo la morte di sua madre, incontra White Tip, una giovane lontra femmina, e si trova faccia a faccia con il temibile Deadlock - il cane-lontra che ha ucciso sua madre. Ambientato negli anni '20 - un tempo in cui la caccia alla lontra era ancora legale - e basato sul romanzo di Henry Williamson, la storia di Tarka la lontra ha affascinato i bambini di tutto il mondo.Uscito originariamente nel 1978, la storia di Tarka la lontra ha continuato ad affascinare sia i bambini che gli adulti, e questa edizione speciale in DVD porta la magica storia ad una nuova generazione., Narrata dal leggendario Peter Ustinov (Spartacus, Logan's Run) e considerata come uno dei più grandi film di animali di sempre, Tarka la lontra è un innegabile favorito della famiglia.Girato nell'arco di due anni e co-sceneggiato dal famoso naturalista Gerald Durrell (My Family and other Animals), Tarka the Otter segue la vita di una giovane lontra che lotta per sopravvivere dopo la morte di sua madre, incontra White Tip, una giovane lontra femmina, e si trova faccia a faccia con il temibile Deadlock - il cane-lontra che ha ucciso sua madre. Ambientato negli anni '20 - un tempo in cui la caccia alla lontra era ancora legale - e basato sul romanzo di Henry Williamson, la storia di Tarka la lontra ha affascinato i bambini di tutto il mondo.Uscito originariamente nel 1978, la storia di... -
Billy Liar - Series 1
An eternal dreamer, Billy Fisher is a likeable North Country lad with a habit of becoming lost in his own wild imagination. His flights of fancy do him no favours at the funeral parlour where he works and earn him continuous scorn from his boss, Mr.Shadrack. Life at home proves just as boring and his daydreaming provides constant source of annoyance to his dad.Adapted from the highly successful novel/play/film by writing team Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall (Budgie, Worzel Gummidge), this version of Billy Liar was updated by them to make it more relevant to the early 1970's, when it was made. As such, it's a unique and whimsical time capsule of a decade when flares were mandatory and hippies walked the streets. All of this counterpointed by Billy's flights of fancy! Featuring exceptional performances by Jeff Rawle (Drop the Dead Donkeys, Spooks) as Billy, George A. Cooper (Z-Cars, Public Eye) as his dad and Colin Jeavons (Sherlock Holmes, To Play the King) as the mortifying Mr.Shadrack, Billy Liar still remains one of the funniest shows from one of Britain' s premier writing teams., An eternal dreamer, Billy Fisher is a likeable North Country lad with a habit of becoming lost in his own wild imagination. His flights of fancy do him no favours at the funeral parlour where he works and earn him continuous scorn from his boss, Mr.Shadrack. Life at home proves just as boring and his daydreaming provides constant source of annoyance to his dad.Adapted from the highly successful novel/play/film by writing team Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall (Budgie, Worzel Gummidge), this version of Billy Liar was updated by them to make it more relevant to the early 1970's, when it was made. As such, it's a unique and whimsical time capsule of a decade when flares...