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51. Titanic Town (1998)
100 min | Drama
A Belfast, Northern Ireland housewife takes up the peace cause, which causes her family trouble with I.R.A. sympathizers.
Director: Roger Michell | Stars: Julie Walters, Ciarán Hinds, Nuala O'Neill, James Loughran
Votes: 459 | Gross: $0.06M
52. War Book (2014)
92 min | Drama
Eight UK government officials act out their potential response and decisions in a simulated war game scenario in which escalation of nuclear threat between India and Pakistan leads to nuclear war and quite likely the end of the world.
Director: Tom Harper | Stars: Adeel Akhtar, Shaun Evans, Sophie Okonedo, Phoebe Fox
Votes: 710
53. Pinochet's Last Stand (2006 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 77 min | Drama
In 1998, former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet visits Britain for medical treatment. On being tipped off, Amnesty International seize the chance to bring to justice a man they insist is ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Curson Smith | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Phyllida Law, Peter Capaldi, Yolanda Vazquez
Votes: 252
54. White King, Red Rubber, Black Death (2003 TV Movie)
84 min | Documentary, History
Documentary about how King Leopold II of Belgium acquired Congo as a colony and exploited it by reign of terror.
Director: Peter Bate | Stars: Elie Lison, Roger May, Steve Driesen, Tshilombo Imhotep
Votes: 211
55. London (1994)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
An inspiring tale through London by pictures narrated by Paul Scofield.
Director: Patrick Keiller | Stars: Paul Scofield, John Major, Norma Major, Dennis Skinner
Votes: 762
56. Augusto Pinochet: The Coup, the Torture & the West (2023 TV Special)
45 min | Documentary, History
September 11th, 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the military coup that brought General Pinochet to power in Chile. With the support of world democracies, including the US and UK, the dictator ruled through terror and torture.
Director: Lyndy Saville | Stars: Cal Seville, Roberto Navarrete, Nicholas O'Shaughnessy, Grace Livingston
Votes: 16
57. Attacking the Devil: Harold Evans and the Last Nazi War Crime (2014)
102 min | Documentary
Before the Internet. Before Social Media. Before Breaking News. The victims of Thalidomide had to rely on something even more extraordinary to fight their corner: Investigative Journalism. ... See full summary »
Directors: David Morris, Jacqui Morris | Stars: Harold Evans, Ralph Nader, Michael Sheen
Votes: 667
58. Dark Secrets of a Trillion Dollar Island: Garenne (2021)
86 min | Documentary, Crime
Tells the extraordinary story of the child abuse scandal that erupted on the idyllic island of Jersey in 2007. For a long time, the victims' voices had remained unheard, but when widespread... See full summary »
Director: Camilla Hall
Votes: 174
59. The Iraq War (2013)
60 min | Documentary
Top US, European and Iraqi leaders - political and military - tell the inside story of their private talks, phone calls, deals and clashes. Former members of Saddam Hussein's regime tell - ... See full summary »
Stars: Alex Jennings, Zain Ullah, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell
Votes: 92
60. Maralinga Tjarutja (2020 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary, History
When the dust settles, culture remains...The Maralinga people survive aggressive colonisation, including dispossession to enable atomic testing, and through their tenacious spirit and cultural strength fight to retain their country.
Director: Larissa Behrendt | Stars: Jeremy Lebois, Mima Smart, Hilary Williams, Tommy Baker
Votes: 31
61. The Great Storm of '87 (2022 TV Movie)
67 min | Documentary
Documentary looking at the extratropical cyclone that devastated the UK in October 1987, but was dismissed hours before by BBC weatherman Michael Fish. Featuring memories and anecdotes from famous faces.
Directors: Nick Broughall, Mark Turnbull, Joshua Whitehead | Stars: Rhona Mitra, Anne Diamond, Diane-Louise Jordan, Michael Buerk
Votes: 14
62. The Patriot Game (1979)
93 min | Documentary, History
A history of the Northern Irish conflict from 1922 until the 1970s.
Director: Arthur MacCaig | Star: Winnie Marshall
Votes: 177
63. The Great Killer Smog (2022)
60 min | Documentary, History
In December 1952, London suffered one of the world's worst peacetime catastrophes. In just over 4 days the city was overwhelmed by acrid pollution killing thousands. Dr Xand Van Tulleken and Raksha Dave investigate the Great Smog.
Stars: Xand van Tulleken, Raksha Dave, Beryl Kingston, Martin Golledge
Votes: 15
64. Theresa vs. Boris: How May Became PM (2017 TV Movie)
75 min | Documentary, Drama, History
This drama documentary tells the story of the Conservative Party's 2016 leadership campaign, from the day David Cameron resigned to the day Theresa May became Prime Minister. Based on ... See full summary »
Director: Justin Harding | Stars: Will Barton, Daniel Casey, Cate Fowler, Jacqueline King
Votes: 39
65. Too Long in the Bush: Len Beadell Looks Back (2007 Video)
80 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
Director: Phil Sexton | Stars: Len Beadell, Anne Beadell, Ron Buckley, Clive Drinkwater
66. Battle of the Bogside (2004)
60 min | Documentary
Feature documentary on the 3-days of riots in Derry, Northern Ireland that led to the deployment of British Troops into Derry in August 1969.
Director: Vinny Cunningham | Stars: Kenneth Bloomfield, James Callaghan, Gregory Campbell, Bernadette Devlin
Votes: 15
67. Taking Liberties (2007)
100 min | Documentary
An examination of the erosion of civil liberties that has gradually taken place in recent years.
Director: Chris Atkins | Stars: David Morrissey, Ashley Jensen, Riz Ahmed, Kate Allen
Votes: 468
68. The Truth Game (1983 Video)
79 min
John Pilger's penetrating film which show the world-wide propaganda surrounding the nuclear arms race. When the two American atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, ... See full summary »
Star: John Pilger
Votes: 11
69. Peter Taylor: Ireland After Partition (2021 TV Special)
Documentary
In a uniquely personal journey, award-winning reporter Peter Taylor revisits the films he has made over the past 50 years to reflect on the controversial issue of a united Ireland.
Director: Sam Collyns | Star: Peter Taylor
Votes: 8
70. Meet the Lords (2017)
180 min | Documentary
The Upper Chamber of the British Parliament throws open its doors granting unique behind-the-scenes access to the House of Lords during one of the most turbulent periods in its history.
Stars: Gillian Bevan, Oona King, Betty Boothroyd, Paul Tyler
Votes: 28
71. Peter Taylor: My Journey Through the Troubles (2019)
Documentary
In a uniquely personal journey on the 50th anniversary of the deployment of British troops in August 1969, Peter Taylor reflects on almost a half century of covering the Northern Ireland conflict.
Director: Maurice May | Star: Peter Taylor
Votes: 25
72. Backs to the Blast: An Australian Nuclear Story (1981)
52 min | Documentary, History
One hour documentary examining the seventy year history of nuclear and atomic industry, weapons, testing in South Australia from 1910 to 1980.
Director: Harry Bardwell | Stars: Martin Vaughan, Arthur Baillie, Eric Geddes, Roger Goldsworthy
Votes: 7
73. Endgame in Ireland (2001 TV Movie)
240 min | Documentary
A comprehensive look at the Irish people's struggle for Civil rights and how it transpired into a military campaign for independence, before a political agreement was made for fair ... See full summary »
Directors: Mark Anderson, Mick Gold | Stars: Gerry Adams, Bertie Ahern, Tony Blair, Denis Bradley
Votes: 42
75. Adventures Beyond the Hemisphere (2018)
Adventure, Comedy
When everything has been lived before on planet Earth it is time to gravitate into the Solar system and beyond.
Director: Nick Peterson | Stars: John Waterhouse, Alien Virtual, Christine Peterson, Thomas Black
76. Suva: 'Pride of Fiji' (1940)
Approved | 9 min | Documentary, Short
James A. FitzPatrick takes a tour of Suva, the capital of the Fiji Islands. The short depicts the different types of natives that inhabit the islands, and shows villages that have not been ... See full summary »
Director: James A. FitzPatrick | Stars: James A. FitzPatrick, Noelle Bënda Richards
Votes: 67
77. Meiyou taiyang de rizi (1990)
90 min | Documentary
Director Shu Kei travelled to Venice, Canada, London and Hong Kong, collecting accounts of the Tiananmen impact. Among his interviewees are: award-winning Taiwanese filmmaker Hou ... See full summary »
Director: Kei Shu | Stars: Alfred Cheung, Hsiao-Hsien Hou, Deannie Ip
Votes: 44
78. Bernadette: Notes on a Political Journey (2011)
88 min | Documentary
Director: Lelia Doolan | Star: Bernadette Devlin
Votes: 26
79. Adventures Beyond the Hemisphere (2018– )
Fantasy
A train breaks down a few times during a long journey and the passengers must endure the stories of the train driver guiding them throughout their ordeal.
Stars: John Waterhouse, Alien Virtual, Christine Peterson, Thomas Black
80. Ground Zero: An Important Story - Jack Thompson in Conversation (2008 Video)
20 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Jack Thompson, Burnham Burnham, Simon Chilvers, Peter Cummins
81. We of Little Voice: Indigenous Communities and the Australian Nuclear Industry (2002 Video)
26 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
In the 1950s, the British Government tested nuclear bombs in northern South Australia. These days, there are mines and waste dumps in the area. The indigenous communities in the region have... See full summary »
Director: Peter Hodgson | Stars: Kevin Buzzacott, Emily Munyungka Austin, Eileen Crombie, James Yami Lester
82. Maralinga Pieces (2012 Video)
13 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
The people affected by the British atomic weapons tests at Emu Fields and Maralinga in the 1950's and 60's remain haunted and deeply impacted by those memories. This short film extracts the... See full summary »
Director: Jessie Boylan | Stars: Kevin Buzzacott, Aida Heart, Avon Hudson, Margaret May
83.
Screen Two (1985–1998)
Episode:
In the Secret State
(1985)
TV-14 | 90 min | Drama
A department head within the British secret service uncovers some unpleasant secrets when he investigates the apparent suicide of a colleague.
Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Frank Finlay, Matthew Marsh, Geoffrey Chater, Michael Byrne
Votes: 16
84.
Yes Minister (1980–1984)
Episode:
The Devil You Know
(1981)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
The Minister and Sir Humphrey debate the merits of UK membership in the European Community with Hacker definitely negative about interference from Brussels. He dislikes the constant steam ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Whitmore | Stars: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, John Nettleton
Votes: 315
85.
Food Unwrapped (2012– )
Episode:
Food Unwrapped: Chaos at the Checkout?
(2019)
47 min | Documentary, Comedy
Food Unwrapped tries to make sense of Brexit the only way it knows how by asking what will happen to the food on our shelves in our fridges and on our plates, and how our supermarkets will look and behave after we leave the EU.
Directors: Louise Bandak, Joss Cubitt, Robin Leach, Nicola Ollivere, George Vernon | Stars: Jimmy Doherty, Kate Quilton, Matt Tebbutt, Helen Lawal
86.
Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #2.50
(2019)
96 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Jeremy asks - Is the government to blame for the death of Shamima Begum's baby? Is it time to scrap the NHS? Should we learn to love spiders?
Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Mark Benton, Ashley James
87.
Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #2.103
(2019)
96 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Jeremy asks - Is British Steel worth saving? Should parents decide if their children are taught about LGBT issues in school? Would you kick an ungrateful 18-year-old out of your home?
Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Roy Haylock, Jemma Forte
88.
Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #2.140
(2019)
96 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Jeremy asks - Has England's in in the Cricket World Cup converted you to the sport? Is Gina Miller right to threaten to take the government to court if parliament is prorogued? Are superstitions a load of rubbish?
Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Trisha Goddard, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
89.
Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #2.143
(2019)
96 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Today's discussion topics are - Should the Government fund free television licences for the over 75's? Should Britain accept the offer of a deadline extension to avoid a no-deal Brexit? Would you attend your own living funeral?
Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Helen Skelton, Andy West
90.
Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #2.165
(2019)
96 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Today Jeremy and his guests discuss - Are you scared by the government's leaked no-deal Brexit plan? Is there anything wrong with beauty contests? Would you let teenagers have a house party?
Director: Tim Cook | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Maura Higgins, Tessa Dunlop
91.
Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #2.213
(2019)
95 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Ann asks her guests - Should the government decriminalise drug possession? Were the police right to pursue a child vandal 10 years on? Should schools allow pupils to use their mobile phones on the premises?
Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Anne Diamond, Storm, Jamie Lambert, Jemma Forte
92.
Panorama (1953– )
Episode:
War Crimes Scandal Exposed
(2019)
59 min | Documentary, News
The government closed down investigations into alleged war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan before a single soldier was prosecuted. Has there been a cover-up at the highest levels of the British military?
Director: Hannah O'Grady | Stars: Richard Bilton, Bibi Hazrata, Chris Green, Philip Alston
93.
Brits (2000– )
Episode:
Holding the Line
(2000)
50 min | Documentary
Director: Sam Collyns | Star: Peter Taylor
94.
Brits (2000– )
Episode:
Shoot to Kill
(2000)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Sam Collyns | Star: Peter Taylor
95.
Brits (2000– )
Episode:
The Secret War
(2000)
50 min | Documentary
Director: Sam Collyns | Star: Peter Taylor
96.
Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #3.55
(2020)
120 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Today, Jeremy asks - Has the Government gone far enough to tackle Coronavirus? Should supermarkets ration everything? Plus, financial journalist Louise Cooper answers viewers questions on the financial impact of the pandemic.
Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Sarah Vine, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown
97.
Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #3.66
(2020)
120 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
This morning, Jeremy asks - Has the Government failed on Coronavirus testing? Is it right to compare the fight against the pandemic to war? Dr Sarah Jarvis tackles myths about the virus. Plus, the Stories of the Day.
Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Sarah Jarvis, Tessa Dunlop
98.
Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #3.71
(2020)
120 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
This morning Jeremy asks - Should schools reopen after the Easter holidays? Are shops right to tell people to shop in store? Plus, advice on what help from the Government you are entitled to and the Stories of the Day.
Director: Bee Badik | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Salma El-Wardany, James Max
99.
Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #3.75
(2020)
96 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Jeremy asks - Are care homes being failed by the Government? Should the Government apologise for the way they have handled the crisis? Virologist Chris Smith answers viewers Coronavirus questions.
Director: Daniel Wright | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Jemma Forte, Dawn Neesom
100.
Jeremy Vine (2018– )
Episode:
Episode #3.86
(2020)
96 min | News, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Jeremy asks - Does the Government need to apologise for its handling of the Coronovirus crisis? Should schools stay shut until September? Should beer be rationed when pubs reopen? Plus, Happy Birthday to Colonel Tom Moore.
Director: Bee Badik | Stars: Jeremy Vine, Storm, Salma El-Wardany, Dan Wootton