20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

Mitsubishi Lancer EVO Story

How does an ordinary-looking saloon develop into a cult car desired by just about any red-blooded male and more than a few of the fairer sex? That's the question we answer with this in-depth look at the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo series. Like its great rival, the Subaru Impreza, the Lancer started life as an anonymous two-litre family saloon. What set the pattern for the Lancer's rise to cult car status was Mitsubishi's decision to focus its 1993 World Rally Championship effort on an all-new 'Evolution' version and it was a young Finnish driver by the name of Tommi Makinen who took the marque to World Championship glory in 1996 - and again in 1997, 1998 and 1999. Small wonder the Lancer has become a legend in its own lifetime. This programme takes a close-up look at the new Evo VII and all the others along the way. There are visits to tuning shops and we join Evo fans as they put the pedals to the metal at Oulton Park and Castle Combe track days. Hang on tight for some great in-car footage! Plus there's a visit to the workshops of Ralliart and no programme would be complete without talking with 'the man'... four-time World Champion Tommi Makinen. Road, racetrack and rally action, interviews with the men who made the legend, technical and topical looks at the whole range... all this and more in our Mitsubishi Lancer Evo story!

Surviving Christmas

Drew Latham decides to return to his childhood home to spend Christmas with his family. Unable to face another Christmas alone, he travels back, only to find that his family are no longer there and there is another family now living in his old home. Determined to have the perfect old-fashioned family Christmas, he has a strange proposal in mind for them. In return for a large sum of money he will spend Christmas in their home, pretending to be part of the family...

Our Century - 1958-1968 - New Wave

A series of ten programmes using film archives from the last century covering international events that mark our history and everyday life. 1958 - 1968 New Wave - The whole world is singing to the music of the Beatles and the principles of capitalist society are questioned in 'The Little Red Book', the symbol of the Cultural Revolution.

Sense Of Freedom, A

The true story of Jimmy Boyle who was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder in the Sixties. Behind bars he vented his frustration on the prison warders whose response was equally brutal. He is moved from one gaol to another until the authorities eventually admit defeat.

Churchill - A Biography Of His Life And Speeches

Sir Winston Churchill was one of the greatest men of the twentieth century. He was a brilliant orator, a great writer and an inspiring leader whose courage shaped the course of world history. This excellent film contains a selection of his greatest works and speeches giving a vivid portrait of his life.