Portrait of Isa Mulvenny

Lydia is unlucky in love and retreats to the Welsh countryside with her friend Betty. But the beautiful scenery holds its own humour and passion.

Criminal lawyer Dominic Rossi returns Glasgow and an unprovoked murder that leads to an investigation in to corruption at the hands of a Mr Big called Tim Forsythe.

A 19th Century photographer travels to the North of Scotland to document the fishing industry, where he falls in love with one of the Gaelic-speaking fish gutting girls.

Peter O'Toole stars as the complex, funny, charming, and hard-drinking Jeffrey Bernard in this live performance at the Old Vic Theatre in London.

A young woman's desperate search for her abducted boyfriend draws her into the infamous Colonia Dignidad, a sect nobody ever escaped from.

Two old ladies meet in Glasgow and weave fantasies about trips to Paris.

Dorottya is a young Hungarian actress with a burning desire: to make it on the English stage. Legendary actor, Sir Michael Gifford suffers from an incurable disease, and has one desire: be left alone. When Dorottya becomes his carer they both hope their wish will be fulfilled.

A series of television plays, some original, some based on pre-existing plays or novels.

A CIA agent and a geneticist battle to keep a deadly biological weapon from falling into the wrong hands when the weapon's inventor is kidnapped.

A live recording from the Vaudeville Theatre in London where Simon Callow recreates the reading performances of Charles Dickens.

Matters are bad enough when Mr Gentle tries to commit suicide. They are even worse when the attempt fails. Worst of all is being confined to a hospital bed when a bunch of juvenile delinquents are sent to visit you.

Arthur is about to celebrate his 80th birthday and his family is gathering for a party. It is a time for celebration, but also for family tensions and a reassessment of how we all spend our lives.

Presented by Tony Slattery this memorable video includes everybody's favourite characters from the whole Tipps family including Mr Shifter - the piano remover, Brooke Bond - the immaculately cool secret agent and Dolly & Ada - the gossiping housewives to mention but a few. On his chase to catch up the Tipps, Tony finds himself in numerous ridiculous situations, including pedalling furiously in the Tour De France, being run over by motorcars in the Grand Prix and even by Ben Hur's horses! Ingenious, original and hugely entertaining, this video will be a popular addition to everybody's larder!

Life in a Scottish New Town

An elderly lady suffers from the mysterious condition of spontaneous combustion.

Graeme has musical talent and is struggling to be allowed to express it. Lois is being pushed by her mother into solo parts in the girls' choir. Together they have to perform at a competitive concert while parents and supporters keep score.