John Thaw: the Dramas
1 Bomber Harris http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310777/
2 Goodnight Mr Tom http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0175680/
3 Into The Blue http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126750/
4 Dinner At The Sporting Club http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077437/
5 We’ll Support You Evermore http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338546/
6 The Waiting Time http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0204731/
One of Britains best-loved television actors, John Thaw began his theatrical career at the tender age of 16. Lying about his age, he succeeded in securing an audition at Londons Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. His audition was so exceptional that it won him both a place at the prestigious academy and a scholarship. While earning plaudits for both his work on stage and in film, it was television that was to make his name. In roles such as the wild Jack Regan in The Sweeney and the lugubrious Inspector Morse, he proved to be an actor of both outstanding versatilit, this box set contains six of John Thaws most outstanding individual television dramas. Contains the titles: The Waiting Time, Dinner at the Sporting Club, We’ll Support You Evermore, Into the Blue, Goodnight Mister Tom, Bomber Harris
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Unbelievable COMPLETE S01
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt7909970/
The true story of Marie, a teenager who was charged with lying about having been raped, and the two female detectives who followed a twisting path to arrive at the truth.
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A Man Called Shenandoah COMPLETE S01
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058825/
A man shot and left for dead on the trail is found and revived. He has no recollection of his past and, calling himself Shenandoah, roams the West in search of his identity.
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The Miracle Rider COMPLETE S01
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0026720/
A rancher and oil company owner wants to drive the Ravenhead Indians off
their land so that he can mine the rare element X-94, a super explosive
found there and sell it to the highest bidder. A Texas Ranger battles to
stop him and save the tribe.
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Comedy Firsts COMPLETE S01
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedy_Firsts
A series of comedy pilots which (eventually) resulted in the launch of two new ITV sitcoms.
Barbara starred Gwen Taylor and Sam Kelly. A series followed in 1999.
Sometime, Never starred Sara Crowe and Ann Bryson. A single series followed (transmitted in 1996).
Sardines was a sitcom set in a submarine. It starred Griff Rhys Jones, William Ivory and Jack Docherty. No series resulted.
Waiting was a sitcom set in a doctor’s surgery. The stars were Brigit Forsyth, Patrick Barlow and Peter Jones. No series resulted.
The Smiths was a sitcom about a Merseyside family, starring Kevin McNally and Rebecca Lacey. No series resulted.
Now What was a sketch show featuring Fiona Allen, Don Gilet, Angela Wynter, Curtis Walker and Alan Marriott. No series resulted.
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No, Honestly COMPLETE S01
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072551/
Charming British tv comedy series starring real life husband and wife Pauline Collins and John Alderton , as C.D and Clara, reflecting on how they met and fell in love. Each show begins with a short monologue together followed by the story. Clara is sweetly eccentric. The show always ends with her saying " No-Honestly!"
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Seaway COMPLETE S01
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0157243/
Nick King, working for a consortium of ship owners, teams up with Admiral Henry Fox in dealing with problems that occur on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Fox is a government official, bringing a legal aspect to bringing things to a conclusion.
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Health and Efficiency COMPLETE S 1-2
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106023/
St James’s General Hospital – Surgical Team B are faced with constant battles in the operating theatre, rising costs and chaotic relationships
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