John Shrapnel

  • 2008
    The Duchess

    The Duchess

    The Duchess

    6.999 2008 HD

    A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

    The Duchess
  • 2002
    K-19: The Widowmaker

    K-19: The Widowmaker

    K-19: The Widowmaker

    6.521 2002 HD

    When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.

    K-19: The Widowmaker
  • 1978
    Edward and Mrs Simpson

    Edward and Mrs Simpson

    Edward and Mrs Simpson

    6.2 1978 HD

    While still the Prince of Wales, the future Edward VIII meets the married American socialite, Wallis Simpson. Their relationship causes furor in the palace and in parliament, especially when King George V dies, Mrs. Simpson gets divorced, and King Edward announces his intention to marry her.

    Edward and Mrs Simpson
  • 1994
    Between the Lines

    Between the Lines

    Between the Lines

    5.6 1994 HD

    Detective Superintendent Tony Clark is an ambitious member of the Complaints Investigation Bureau, an internal organisation that investigates claims of corruption inside the police in England and Wales. Along the way Clark overcomes strong influence from his superiors and problems in his private life, most notably the break-up of his marriage following an affair with WPC Jenny Dean.

    Between the Lines
  • 2008
    Apparitions

    Apparitions

    Apparitions

    7.2 2008 HD

    Apparitions is a BBC drama about Father Jacob Myers, a priest of the Roman Catholic Church, played by Martin Shaw, who examines evidence of miracles to be used in canonisation but also performs exorcisms. As he learns, Jacob's duties run deeper than just sending demons back to Hell; he later must prevent them all from escaping. Unlike most portrayals of exorcism and spirit possession in fiction, Apparitions is more religiously accurate and fact-based, incorporating the nature of demonic possession as described by the Church. It also recounts historical events associated with Christianity and other Abrahamic religions, which may have been caused by Heaven or Hell, indicating that the War described in the Bible may not have fully concluded. The series is written by Joe Ahearne.

    Apparitions
  • 2020
    Natural World

    Natural World

    Natural World

    6.825 2020 HD

    Natural World is a nature documentary television series broadcast annually on BBC Two and regarded by the BBC as its flagship natural history brand. It is currently the longest-running series in its genre on British television, with more than 400 episodes broadcast since its inception in 1983. Natural World is produced by the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol, but individual programmes can be in-house productions, collaborative productions with other broadcasters or films made and distributed by independent production companies and purchased by the BBC. Natural World programmes are often broadcast as PBS Nature episodes in the USA. Since 2008, most Natural World programmes have been shot and broadcast in high definition.

    Natural World
  • 2007
    Elizabeth: The Golden Age

    Elizabeth: The Golden Age

    Elizabeth: The Golden Age

    6.713 2007 HD

    When Queen Elizabeth's reign is threatened by ruthless familial betrayal and Spain's invading army, she and her shrewd adviser must act to safeguard the lives of her people.

    Elizabeth: The Golden Age
  • 2011
    The Awakening

    The Awakening

    The Awakening

    6.4 2011 HD

    In post–War England, a writer and sometime-ghost hunter investigates a reported haunting at a boys boarding school.

    The Awakening
  • 2008
    Mirrors

    Mirrors

    Mirrors

    6.249 2008 HD

    An ex-cop and his family are the target of an evil force that is using mirrors as a gateway into their home.

    Mirrors
  • 1996
    101 Dalmatians

    101 Dalmatians

    101 Dalmatians

    5.899 1996 HD

    An evil, high-fashion designer plots to steal Dalmatian puppies in order to make an extravagant fur coat, but instead creates an extravagant mess.

    101 Dalmatians
  • 1999
    Notting Hill

    Notting Hill

    Notting Hill

    7.262 1999 HD

    William Thacker is a London bookstore owner whose humdrum existence is thrown into romantic turmoil when famous American actress Anna Scott appears in his shop. A chance encounter over spilled orange juice leads to a kiss that blossoms into a full-blown affair. As the average bloke and glamorous movie star draw closer and closer together, they struggle to reconcile their radically different lifestyles in the name of love.

    Notting Hill
  • 2004
    Troy

    Troy

    Troy

    7.155 2004 HD

    In year 1250 B.C. during the late Bronze age, two emerging nations begin to clash. Paris, the Trojan prince, convinces Helen, Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus, and sail with him back to Troy. After Menelaus finds out that his wife was taken by the Trojans, he asks his brother Agamemnon to help him get her back. Agamemnon sees this as an opportunity for power. They set off with 1,000 ships holding 50,000 Greeks to Troy.

    Troy
  • 2000
    Gladiator

    Gladiator

    Gladiator

    8.212 2000 HD

    In the year 180, the death of emperor Marcus Aurelius throws the Roman Empire into chaos. Maximus is one of the Roman army's most capable and trusted generals and a key advisor to the emperor. As Marcus' devious son Commodus ascends to the throne, Maximus is set to be executed. He escapes, but is captured by slave traders. Renamed Spaniard and forced to become a gladiator, Maximus must battle to the death with other men for the amusement of paying audiences.

    Gladiator