Earth Vs The Flying Saucers

Liam

A poignant portrait of a family's free-fall into poverty seen through the eyes of an innocent child, personifying the dream of a brighter future. 1930s Liverpool and the country is on the verge of depression. Seven year old Liam is growing up against the bleak and gritty backdrop of the Irish Catholic quarter of Liverpool, along with his elder brother and sister and although times are hard the family manage to struggle by. Liam's mother is caring and devout and fights to hold her family together, while his father is proud to have a job in the Liverpool Docks. But once his father loses his job the family is sent into intractable poverty and looking for someone to blame, he joins the local Fascist Party with tragic consequences.

Our Century - 1918-1928 - The Years Of Jazz

Part Three in the series. 1918-1928 The Years Of Jazz - The survivors of the war are determined to create a new society. The United States and Japan become world powers, whilst communist Russia fascinates and worries the West. The world dances to the rhythm of Jazz.

Bette Davis - All About Eve/ The Virgin Queen/ Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte

Three films starring Bette Davis. All About Eve - Winner of 6 Academy Awards. This classic interpretation of theatrical intrigue and jealousy tells of an aspiring young actress, whose ruthless determination to be recognised leads her down the path of despair as she betrays all in her struggle to reach the top. The Virgin Queen - Bette Davis stars for the second time as a flamboyant Queen Elizabeth I - her first portrayal being in The Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex in 1939. This lavish costume drama focuses on the ageing Queen's fiery relationship with Sir Walter Raleigh, and Joan Collins co-stars as the beautiful young lady-in-waiting with whom he is in love.. Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte - Charlotte Hollis (Bette Davis) is being driven insane by her relatives. Are they trying to gain control of her estate or is there a more sinister reason?

Blizzard - Race To The Pole

The BBC's real life dramatisation of Scott of the Antarctic?s race with Amundsen to reach the South Pole. In 1911, Scott led a British team on an expedition to reach the South Pole. Soon, Roald Amundsen and his Norwegian team, were also racing to be first to the South Pole. Blizzard: Race To The Pole reconstructs their incredible feat with contemporary explorers using the original resources available to Scott and Amundsen in a fascinating documentary.

Ghost Rider - The Final Ride

Real life footage of the lunatic Ghost Rider blasting his way through the traffic of Stockholm and demonstrating the sheer insanity of this mysterious figure.