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Cranford : Complete BBC Series [2007]

starring: Judi Dench, Philip Glenister, Francesca Annis, Michael Gambon, Lesley Manville
directed by: Simon Curtis

February 11, 2008
Absolutely brilliant adaptation and a great ensemble cast. I have to single out Eileen Atkins performance as the one which affected me most - the scene where she sits struggling with her ideas of convention as to whether she can attend the funeral in support of her friend is breathtakingly good - so much of what you understand is going on is not dialogue based but entirely down to her performance.

More drama of this quality please.

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Life on Mars : Complete BBC Series 2 [2007]

starring: John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster

April 16, 2007
It just doesn't get better than this- as good if not better than season 1

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Life On Mars : Complete BBC Series 1 [2006]

starring: John Simm, Philip Glenister, Ashley Pharoah, Bharat Nalluri, Claire Parker (IV)

May 15, 2006
I love Life on Mars, John Simm is fantastic in it. A DVD you just have to own.

Great cars and music too...

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Ashes to Ashes: Complete BBC Series 1 [2008]

starring: Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster, Montserrat Lombard

May 05, 2008
I absolutely love this show. I think another reviewer said thirtysomethings will enjoy this more and I have to agree. While Life on Mars was brilliant, a lot of the time it did seem to be nothing more than a pastiche of the brilliant Sweeney and Gene Genie nothing more than a piss-take of the legendary Jack Regan. That is not to slag it off LoM was groundbreaking and I adore John Simm and he made Sam Tyler such an empathetic character it was easy to sympathise with Sam's plight.

However (deep breath)...Life on Mars is a different kettle of fish altogether. The first thing that struck me was how cleverly it is filmed. The opening scenes of 2008 Alex tacking the demented Arthur Layton who is responsible for putting her into the `coma' are filmed ... Read More:

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Calendar Girls [2003]

starring: Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, John Alderton, Linda Bassett, Annette Crosbie
directed by: Nigel Cole

February 09, 2004
This is a hugely enjoyable film that balances old-fashioned prejudices with daring activism. The WI girls join up to raise money for a sofa for the relatives' room, at the hospital where one of their husbands was treated for leukemia, by posing nude for a calendar. The delightful gung-ho of the girls (especially Helen Mirren's Chris) is tempered by the grief of Julie Walter's character as she misses and pays tribute to her late husband (a moving, lovely performance by John Alderton) and the knock-on effects on members of the womens' families.

Many hilarious scenes are juxtaposed with sad instances of prejudice, the dangers of exploitation and the constant spectre of cancer that both scares the women and spurs them on.

This is a delightful film about ... Read More:

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I.D. [1995]

starring: Warren Clarke, Reece Dinsdale, Sean Pertwee, Claire Skinner, Saskia Reeves
directed by: Philip Davis

May 29, 2006
This is by far the best film about football hooligans in my opinion. Although in a lot of parts you don't get to see the actual violence you know whats happening and its the power of the story that grips you. The charactors are really well developed and you feel like you know them by the end of the movie. I'd recommend this movie to anyone.

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Vincent - Series 1 And 2 Box Set

starring: Ray Winstone, Charlotte Emmerson, Rupert Frazer, Philip Glenister, Julian Kay
directed by: Roger Gartland, Peter Lydon

November 13, 2006
I never saw this series when it was on TV and ordered it on the basis of the other reviews. I am so glad I did. The acting is excellent with realistic captivating stories. I watched all the episodes back to back as I thought it was so good. This is real value for money.

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Kingdom of Heaven [2005]

starring: Martin Hancock, Michael Sheen, Nathalie Cox, Eriq Ebouaney, Jouko Ahola
directed by: Ridley Scott

October 03, 2005
A version which makes that forget, absolutely, taken out in cinema, thanks to these additional 45 minutes which make a big film of Kingdom of Heaven. Warning in future purchasers: contrary to what is written on this site, this version is useful only in zone A.

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Life On Mars - Series 2 - Complete [Blu-ray] [2007]

starring: John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White
directed by: S.J. Clarkson, Richard Clark

October 27, 2008
A version which makes that forget, absolutely, taken out in cinema, thanks to these additional 45 minutes which make a big film of Kingdom of Heaven. Warning in future purchasers: contrary to what is written on this site, this version is useful only in zone A.

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Vincent - Series 1 [2005]

starring: Ray Winstone, Charlotte Emmerson, Rupert Frazer, Philip Glenister, Julian Kay
directed by: Roger Gartland, Peter Lydon

October 16, 2006
We all know that whatever project ray chooses to do it is destined to be big. This show has to be one of the greatest tv shows to ever be shown on itv. It's just a shame they don't make them like this anymore. Although there was Wire in the blood but i'm sorry this is much better.

Great acting , great scripts , great show.

Plus do i really need to say why its worth watching because the woman on the fron cover ? A little clue she has big ... Lol