A trio of tales told portmanteau style with Boris Karloff as your host; find out more...

Donat is perfectly cast as the lovable teacher, in this classic British drama, reminiscing about his career and personal life over the decades, his rise from lowly Latin master to headmaster of a public school and the joys and tragedies which moulded his transformation. The film won a staggering seven Academy Awards. Hugely enjoyable. find out more...

The best version of the Dickens story by a long way, with Alistair Sim playing cantankerous old git Scrooge. An all star cast also features Michael Hordern, George Cole and Jack Warner. Essential viewing at all times of the year. find out more...

The first of the classic series of adaptations following the investigations of Sherlock Holmes. A malevolent curse is blamed for the death of an aristocrat and Holmes is called in to investigate, using his scientific method and dry Victorian wit. Superb nuanced performances from Rathbone and Nigel Bruce as the pudgy Watson. Cracking stuff. find out more...

The good old English upper-lip is presented as a small band of squaddies face insurmountable odds against thousands of screaming darkies in a further attempt to paint the world map red. Seen "Custer's Last Stand" Mr Botha? Now try this for size. find out more...