Acting
Rachel Thomas
Born February 10, 1905 · Alltwen, Pontardawe, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Died February 8, 1995 · aged 89
Rachel Thomas was a Welsh character actress, who almost always played the stereotypical Welsh mother or grandmother, and appeared regularly on both Welsh and English language television. She appeared in such classic films as "The Proud Valley "(1940) with Paul Robeson, "Blue Scar" (1949) and "Tiger Bay" (1959). In 1954 she was part of the original BBC Radio cast of Dylan Thomas' radio play "Unde…
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Tiger Bay · 1959Tiger Bay
★ 7.21959
MovieThrillerCrime
In Tiger Bay, the docklands of Cardiff, street urchin Gillie witnesses the brutal murder of a young woman. Instead of reporting the crime, she merely pockets a prize for herself — the perpetrator's shiny black revolver — and flees. When Detective Graham discovers that Gillie has the murder weapon, the fiery young girl weaves a web of lies to throw him off course.
The Halfway House · 1944The Halfway House
★ 6.51944
MovieMysteryDrama
A group of travellers, each with a personal problem that they want to hide, arrive at a mysterious Welsh country inn. There is a certain strangeness in the air as they are greeted by the innkeeper and his daughter. Why are all the newspapers a year old? And why doesn't Gwyneth seem to cast a shadow?
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George · 1981The Life and Times of David Lloyd George
1981
MovieDramaHistory
The Life and Times of David Lloyd George charts the life of the controversial Liberal politician with Philip Madoc in the titular role. The title theme, Chi Mai, was by Ennio Morricone
The Captive Heart · 1946The Captive Heart
★ 6.41946
MovieDramaWar
A series of stories about the lives and loves of men in a Prisoner of War camp over five years. The main story is of Hasek (Redgrave) a Czech soldier who needs to keep his identity a secret from the Nazis. To do this, he poses as a dead English Officer and corresponds with the man's wife. Other inmates’ stories are also revealed. Location shooting in the British occupied part of Germany adds believability.
Undercover · 1943Undercover
★ 6.11943
MovieDramaWar
Occupied Yugoslavia. With organised resistance shattered by the Nazi onslaught it is only the activity of small guerrilla bands that bring fresh hope to the people. But quislings and infiltrators are everywhere – and trusting the wrong person could easily get you killed...
Under Milk Wood · 1992Under Milk Wood
★ 7.01992
MovieTV MovieAnimation
A poet's tale of a day in the lives of the villagers of a Welsh fishing town of Llareggub.
The Proud Valley · 1940The Proud Valley
★ 6.31940
MovieDrama
In a Welsh coal mining valley, a young man with a beautiful singing voice is called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice when a pit disaster threatens.
Catacombs · 1965Catacombs
★ 6.11965
MovieThrillerMystery
A rich woman who uses meditation to deal with pain is visited by her niece who returns from Paris. The woman can be a handful and one of her employees suggests to her husband that he kill her freeing them both. When an affair starts between the husband and the niece murder becomes a real possibility. However some people won't stay dead.
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Under Milk Wood · 1992Under Milk Wood
★ 7.01992
MovieTV MovieAnimation
A poet's tale of a day in the lives of the villagers of a Welsh fishing town of Llareggub.
Rosie Probert / Mary Anne Sailors / Mrs Willy Nilly (voices) (archive sound)















