Director Michael Winterbottom is out to film the unfilmable novel: an adaptation of Laurence Sterne's sprawling 18th Century masterpiece of digression, ‘The Life And Opinions Of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman'. What begins as a seemingly straightforward attempt to recreate the frenetic novel - starring Steve Coogan as the title figure and Rob Brydon as his Uncle Toby - quickly derails into a behind-the-scenes document of the film's actual production. A funny, biting and occasionally touching ode to find out more...

Energetic, stylish and often witty BBC dramatisation that alternates between the gripping love triangle involving the young Casanova, Henriette and her husband Grimani, and the swan song of the world's most notorious lothario. Written by Russell T. Davies, creator of 'Queer As Folk' and the scribe behind the new 'Doctor Who'. find out more...

Emma Woodhouse has a rigid sense of propriety as regards matrimonial alliances. Unfortunately she insists on matchmaking for her less forceful friend, Harriet, and so causes her to come to grief. Through the sharp words of Mr. Knightley, and the example of the opinionated Mrs. Elton, someone not unlike herself, Emma's attitudes begin to soften...
Well received television adaptation.

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Hailed as the TV programme of the decade this lavish production of Swift's classic book chronicles Gulliver's epic sea voyage and best known adventures, e.g. the Lilliputians and Brobdingnagians. Shot in stunning locations with lavish special FX, this is a must for all families and age-groups. find out more...

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.

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Peter Brook's adaptation of the John Gay opera follows the story of roguish highwayman Captain MacHeath as he awaits his seemingly inevitable trip to the gallows. It is only the Captain's studious use of a file that provides him with the opportunity of escape, but as the highwayman prepares to flee, a beggar who has written an opera of the great man's exploits waylays him. "The Beggar's Opera" is a hugely enjoyable satire on 18th Century society and says much that still rings true today. find out more...

Captain Jack Absolute is in love with the beautiful, wealthy heiress Lydia Languish, but she has romantic notions to marry a humble soldier, so to win her affections, Jack assumes the role of a penniless ensign. However, Lydia runs the risk of losing half her inheritance if she upsets her Aunt, the social climbing Mrs Malaprop - "the very pineapple of politeness". Set in Bath, The Rivals is a sparkling summer comedy of wit, love and marriage. find out more...

A visually extravagant production of this classic tale of adventure and romance. There's lots of swashbuckling action as D'Artagnan and the Three Musketeers try to return the stolen diamonds to the Queen of France in time for the ball. With energetic performances this is a fun film to see! find out more...