1842; Cranford is a small Cheshire market town and the plot revolves largely around its romances, often observed by its middle-aged widows, spinsters and other old dears, who have little to do but gossip and observe the social etiquettes of the period. find out more...

April 1843; railway construction begins, the young ladies are still all of a tither over Dr Harrison, Jessie regrets turning down the Major and Mr Carter has been teaching young tyke Gregson to read and write. find out more...

The classic version of Frankenstein, often imitated but its stunning style has rarely been bettered. For the unfamiliar, Frankenstein tells the story of a maverick doctor's attempts to create life from the body parts of the deceased. His creation (Frankenstein's Monster...) is the tragic embodiment of goodness. More human than those around him, the monster finds himself needing friendship more and more, before embarking on a doomed relationship with a small girl who takes pity on him. Needless t find out more...

France 1834 is ravaged by a cholera epidemic, whole towns are quarantined and strangers are driven away or killed. A beautiful young noblewoman, unable to return home, and a handsome fugitive soldier are thrust together for the action adventure of a lifetime... find out more...

Hawthorne is breathtaking as poor old King George, who, after 30 years reign, has gone completely barking mad. While his evil son plots to steal the throne, the men in the white coats subject the captive King to a stomach-churning array of torturous treatment. Bawdy, shockingly funny and just brilliant! find out more...

A beautifully filmed adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's magical story of a young orphan girl sent to her uncle's house, where she discovers a hidden garden. As the garden blossoms it symbolises the recuperative effect she has on the whole household, especially her young bedridden young cousin. An enchanting story and a superb cast. find out more...