20th Century Flicks, Bristol

Phyllis Dietrichson is trapped in a loveless marriage to a man who inspires in her nothing but contempt, but rather than leave him Phyllis decides to kill him and collect on the insurance policy she's had set up with the help of her lover, and naive partner in crime, insurance salesman Walter Neff. The only flaws in their plan are the company's reluctance to pay out so much, the diligence of Neff's increasingly suspicious colleague, (and his 'little man'), and the exemplary ruthlessness of Ph find out more...

G.B.H. (EPISODE 1) (1991)

Certification15 Our Rating

Alan (Boys From the Blackstuff) Bleasdale's utterly riveting epic TV series about politics, corruption, obsession and madness. When a headteacher refuses to join in the city-wide strike organised by the Council, the scene is set for a spectacular confrontation which will change their destinies. find out more...

G.B.H. (EPISODES 2 + 3) (1991)

Certification15 Our Rating

Alan Bleasdale's epic series continues; it is beginning to emerge that neither Jim Nelson nor his council adversary are entirely sane, and the confrontation that continues at the school gates is hardly helping matters. Meanwhile sinister forces are emerging. If you're not hooked yet, why not? find out more...

G.B.H. (EPISODES 4 + 5) (1991)

Certification15 Our Rating

Alan Bleasdale's story continues; Michael Murray's family has deserted him, but all he cares about is finding Eileen Critchley and he's beginning to lose control. Without a doubt he's being manipulated - but by whom and to what end? And will it all end in tears? Doesn't it just grow on you? find out more...

G.B.H. (EPISODES 6 + 7) (1991)

Certification15 Our Rating

The plot thickens... Jim and Michael are both becoming increasingly insane, and also beginning to look more like friends than foes in the face of the sinister conspiracies. These concluding episodes continue to set the screen alight and Bleasdale's message is superbly hammered home. find out more...

G.B.H. DISC 1 (1991)

Certification15 Our Rating

GBH is set in the early 1990s. The plot revolves around attempts by UK government secret services to discredit ambitious and charismatic left-wing coucil leader Murray and each episode reveals more about the convoluted nature of this plot. find out more...

G.B.H. DISC 2 (1991)

Certification15 Our Rating

It is beginning to emerge that neither Jim Nelson nor his council adversary are entirely sane. Meanwhile sinister forces are emerging. If you're not hooked yet, why not? Excellent stuff. find out more...

G.B.H. DISC 3 (1991)

Certification15 Our Rating

Alan Bleasdale's story continues; Murray's family deserts him, but all he cares about is finding Eileen and he's beginning to lose control. Without a doubt he's being manipulated, but by whom and to what end? And will it all end in tears? find out more...

G.B.H. DISC 4 (1991)

Certification15 Our Rating

The plot thickens... Jim and Michael are both becoming increasingly insane, but also beginning to look more like friends than foes in the face of the sinister conspiracies. The concluding episode continues to set the screen alight and Bleasdale's message is superbly hammered home. find out more...

GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS (1992)

Certification15 Our Rating

A very skilful and claustrophobic drama, tensely directed by James Foley. A superb cast fight it out to be the top salesman, and to win the Cadillac first prize, 2nd prize: a set of steak knives!, in the cut-throat real estate game. Intense acting and sparkling dialogue makes for gripping viewing

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