Set in 1895, "Bramwell" follows the fortunes of feisty, compassionate Dr. Eleanor Bramwell (Jenna Redgrave) in her pursuit of public health and private affairs in Victorian-era London.
In 1895, women were not expected to work - or even know about - medicine. Women were expected to work as house-wives, mothers, teachers and nurses. One woman was determined to change that. ... See full summary »
At the center of the story is Augustus Melmotte, a European-born city financier, whose origins are as mysterious as his business dealings. Trollope describes him as 'something in the city',... See full summary »
Stars:
David Suchet,
Matthew Macfadyen,
Cillian Murphy
Louisa is an ordinary girl living in Victorian London. She is looking for a job and ends up talking her way into the kitchen of a Lords townhouse. The Lord has a rather snooty French chef, ... See full summary »
Stars:
Gemma Jones,
Victoria Plucknett,
John Welsh
An off-beat comedy about a former 80s pop star (Craig Ferguson) whose downward spiral is halted when he discovers he has a teenage daughter (Charlotte Church), the product of a weekend love affair.
Director:
Craig Ferguson
Stars:
Charlotte Church,
Craig Ferguson,
Jemma Redgrave
An adaptation of Flora Thompson's autobiographical novel "Lark Rise To Candleford", set in 19 century Oxfordshire, in which a young girl moves to the local market town to begin an apprenticeship as a postmistress.
Stars:
Olivia Hallinan,
Sarah Lancashire,
Julia Sawalha
Lady Susan Vernon takes up temporary residence at her in-laws' estate and, while there, is determined to be a matchmaker for her daughter Frederica -- and herself too, naturally.
Director:
Whit Stillman
Stars:
Kate Beckinsale,
Chloë Sevigny,
Xavier Samuel
This mini-series tells the story of Amy Dorrit, who spends her days earning money for the family and looking after her proud father, who is a long term inmate of Marshalsea debtors' prison ... See full summary »
Stars:
Claire Foy,
Matthew Macfadyen,
Tom Courtenay
Set in 1895, "Bramwell" follows the fortunes of feisty, compassionate Dr. Eleanor Bramwell (Jenna Redgrave) in her pursuit of public health and private affairs in Victorian-era London.