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Celebrity gameshow. Every week Richard Osman welcomes four celebrities to take on some of his many tricky and fiendish games. Playing from Monday to Friday – with double points being given on Fridays – the contestants are faced with a selection of competitions individually and as pairs. The winner of each episode is awarded prizes for being the daily winner. The contestant with the most points at

Die Nacht von Bethlehem, das Taufbad im Jordan, der Prozess durch Pontius Pilatus in diesem Monumentalfilm zeichnet George Stevens detailliert das Leben Jesu nach. Dabei verzichtet er zu Gunsten nachdenklich-bewegender Momente auf Effekte. \n\nDie Hauptrolle besetzte Stevens mit dem Schweden Max von Sydow. In kleinen Rollen drängelt sich US-Prominenz wie Charlton Heston und Telly Savalas. Kurios

Ihr Familienrestaurant in Indien ging bei Ausschreitungen in Flammen auf, nun kurvt Papa Kadam (Om Puri) mit seiner Sippe durch Europa, um eine neue Heimat zu finden. Als die Bremsen des alten Ford Transit versagen, stranden sie mit der Hilfe der netten Marguerite (Charlotte Le Bon) in einem Nest in Frankreich. Papa entdeckt eine zum Verkauf stehende Restaurantruine und eröffnet hier mit seinen mu

Das Römische Reich, 73 v. Chr.: Der griechische Sklave Spartacus (Kirk Douglas) wird in der Gladiatorenschule des feisten Batiatus (Peter Ustinov) im Handwerk des Tötens unterrichtet. Als die geliebte Varinia (Jean Simmons) an den römischen Senator Crassus (Laurence Olivier) verkauft werden soll, zettelt Spartacus einen Aufstand an, dem sich immer mehr Unfreie anschließen. Das Heer der Sklaven wil

Two formidable quizzers from quiz show The Chase put their antique knowledge to the ultimate test. Anne Hegerty challenges her pal Shaun Wallace in a competition to make the most money buying and selling antiques. Joining them on this chase to find the biggest profit are antiquers James Braxton and Margie Cooper. This adventure spans England's Home Counties with classic cars transporting them from

Celebrity gameshow. Every week Richard Osman welcomes four celebrities to take on some of his many tricky and fiendish games. Playing from Monday to Friday – with double points being given on Fridays – the contestants are faced with a selection of competitions individually and as pairs. The winner of each episode is awarded prizes for being the daily winner. The contestant with the most points at

Host John Humphreys welcomes VIP guests to a charity version of the long-running quiz for the nation's top brainboxes. Three celebrity contestants take turns to sit in the famous black chair, where they face two minutes of quick fire questions on general knowledge, and then on a chosen specialist subject. The prize money on offer in one of the toughest quizes on TV is donated to charitable causes

British quiz show, presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell, in which teams compete in a tournament of finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues. Each episode features two teams of three people competing in four rounds of gameplay. Each of the four rounds involve connections but they are not obvious or easy. The four rounds are ''What is the Connection?'', ''What Comes Fourth?'', ''Connect

Long-running general knowledge quiz that tests the intellectual powers of the brightest undergraduates in Britain. Launched in 1962 and hosted by Bamber Gascoigne, the show achieved cult status with teams from two different rival colleges pitting their wits against each other each week. The questions are as varied and as tough as they can be, and competitors risk having hard-earned points deducted

Comedy panel game show where celebrities and comedians come together in two teams to gain points on Quite Interesting topics. Presented by Sandi Toksvig with permanent panellists Stephen Fry and Alan Davies, with four guests that change each episode. The show asks the guests a series of questions that are obscure, difficult or misleading where there are often "obvious but wrong" answers. The quiz

West London's Hammersmith Apollo Theatre hosts some of the biggest names in stand up comedy. Hosted by Jack Dee, performing his own sketches and introducing well known and loved acts such as Lee Mack, Michael McIntyre, Sean Lock and Sarah Millican. Running since September 2004, this showtime series is a classic comedy staple in homes all over Britain, and draws crowds in their staggering numbers t

Er stammt aus den Slums von Mumbai – eine Schule hat Jamal (Dev Patel) nie besucht –, und doch hat er es bei der indischen Ausgabe von „Wer wird Millionär?“ bis zur letzten Frage gebracht. Hat er betrogen? Um das festzustellen, prügelt die Polizei ihm seine Lebensgeschichte aus dem Leib. \n\nUnd die gibt nicht nur Antworten auf alle Quizfragen, sie zeigt auch Jamals unerschütterliche Liebe zu Lati

Als die bekannte Fotografin Christina Eames stirbt, lässt sie ihre Tochter Mae mit Trauer, Wut und zahlreichen Fragen zurück. Bis die Museumskuratorin in einem Schließfach auf unveröffentlichte persönliche Fotografien und zwei Briefe stößt, die sie tiefer in das Leben ihrer Mutter eintauchen lassen. \n\nDoch nicht nur Mae will mehr über Christinas Vergangenheit herausfinden. Auch der New Yorker Re

Celebrity gameshow. Every week Richard Osman welcomes four celebrities to take on some of his many tricky and fiendish games. Playing from Monday to Friday – with double points being given on Fridays – the contestants are faced with a selection of competitions individually and as pairs. The winner of each episode is awarded prizes for being the daily winner. The contestant with the most points at

The long running gardening show that provides fantastic tips and advice on how to keep your garden flourishing throughout the year. First airing in 1960, Gardeners' World gives viewers an opportunity to learn from expert horticulturists, from the comfort of their own gardens across the country. The presenters give fellow green thumbs of all levels and experiences the inspiration to get outside and

Mit dem Wort „Rosebud“ haucht Charles Foster Kane (Orson Welles) sein Leben aus. Der Medienzar, der in einem märchenhaften Schloss residierte und seiner Geliebten, der talentlosen Sängerin Susan, ein Opernhaus baute, ist tot. Was aber steckt hinter „Rosenknospe“? Reporter Thompson (William Alland) forscht nach… \n\nAls Welles, damals 25, mit „Citizen Kane“ sein Kinodebüt gab, hielt man ihn für v

Learn the tricks of the trade when you go to the auctions with Homes Under the Hammer. Join presenters Martin Roberts, Dion Dublin and Martel Maxwell as they follow the renovation stories of properties across Britain as they get transformed from empty shells and outdated buildings to desirable spaces and contemporary homes. Watch as ordinary people breathe new life into the otherwise unloved house

Two teams of amateur collectors meet at an antiques fair to compete to turn in the largest profit from a £300 budget. The teams receive guidance from expert traders, who give feedback on which items are most likely to attract the highest bids. The contestants first head to the High Street to acquire items they want to trade. Any leftover money is taken by their mentors, who go shopping for extra i

Push factors from the noisy, bustling cities of Britain, combined with the alluring peace of the countryside, has the population dreaming of homes in more scenic surroundings. Escape to the Country sees buyers from different areas on the UK considering their options to settle down in the English countryside. Presenters show off a range of prospective homes, before they must make their final decisi

St. Louis, im Jahr 1903: Die ganze Stadt fiebert der im nächsten Jahr stattfindenden Weltausstellung entgegen. Auch die wohlhabenden Ehegatten Alonzo (Leon Ames) und Anna Smith (Mary Astor) und ihre vier Töchter Esther (Judy Garland), Tootie (Margaret O’Brien), Rose (Lucille Bremer) und Agnes (Joan Carroll). Das Leben der Familie ist perfekt. Zumindest bis zu dem Zeitpunkt, als der Vater verkündet

In a rare television interview, Doris Day looks back over her successful acting and singing career, and recalls happy memories of working with Rock Hudson, James Cagney, Clark Gable and James Garner. (Senderinfo).

Celebrity gameshow. Every week Richard Osman welcomes four celebrities to take on some of his many tricky and fiendish games. Playing from Monday to Friday – with double points being given on Fridays – the contestants are faced with a selection of competitions individually and as pairs. The winner of each episode is awarded prizes for being the daily winner. The contestant with the most points at

Host John Humphreys welcomes VIP guests to a charity version of the long-running quiz for the nation's top brainboxes. Three celebrity contestants take turns to sit in the famous black chair, where they face two minutes of quick fire questions on general knowledge, and then on a chosen specialist subject. The prize money on offer in one of the toughest quizes on TV is donated to charitable causes

British quiz show, presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell, in which teams compete in a tournament of finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues. Each episode features two teams of three people competing in four rounds of gameplay. Each of the four rounds involve connections but they are not obvious or easy. The four rounds are ''What is the Connection?'', ''What Comes Fourth?'', ''Connect

Long-running general knowledge quiz that tests the intellectual powers of the brightest undergraduates in Britain. Launched in 1962 and hosted by Bamber Gascoigne, the show achieved cult status with teams from two different rival colleges pitting their wits against each other each week. The questions are as varied and as tough as they can be, and competitors risk having hard-earned points deducted

Following their respective, life-changing surgeries, old friends Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse venture out into the British outdoors for a spot of fishing. Travelling around the country, the pair of comedians visit idyllic rivers, picturesque lakes and stunning landscapes, utilising Paul's angling abilities and Bob's, well, enthusiasm, to catch some of Britain's most beautiful fish. A warm, slo

Seinen Job als Architekt hat David (Woody Harrelson) verloren. Auf seinem Haus liegt eine Hypothek, deren Raten er nicht mehr zahlen kann und jetzt hat er in Las Vegas mit seiner Frau Diana (Demi Moore) auch noch das letzte Geld verspielt. \n\nDa kommt das „unmoralische Angebot“ des Milliardärs Gage (Robert Redford) gerade recht: Der bietet eine Million für ein Liebesabenteuer mit Diana. Die zieht

„Ich habe nie verstanden, warum Frauenkleider so kompliziert sein müssen“, klagt der Herzog von Devonshire (Fiennes), als er seine Braut enthüllt. „Das ist eben unsere Art, uns auszudrücken“, entgegnet die junge Georgiana (Knightley). \n\nIn der 1774 von ihrer Mutter (Charlotte Rampling) arrangierten Ehe mit dem rüden Hundefreund muss Georgiana die entsetzliche Lieblosigkeit ihres Gatten ertragen.

Celebrity version of the hit cooking competition MasterChef, where famous faces do battle in the kitchen to prove they have what it takes to become the culinary champion. Well-known names from sport, television, music, and other forms of show business are set a series of challenges that will test their cooking abilities in this pressurised format. Their skills range from novice to competent, and e

Dr Chris van Tulleken follows the extraordinary journey food takes through our bodies – from the very first moment we see and smell a potential meal... until it finally emerges at the other end of our digestive tract. Be prepared for plenty of gross moments in this one-hour lecture! Prue Leith, the nation's favourite baker, drops by with some very confusing Christmas foods to help Chris crack the

Wallace and Gromit have opened a new bakery – Top Bun – and business is booming, not least because a deadly Cereal Killer has murdered all the other bakers in town. Gromit is worried that they may be the next victims, but Wallace does not care, as he has fallen head over heels in love with Piella Bakewell, former star of the Bake-O-Lite bread commercials. So Gromit is left to run things on his own

That's it Gromit...che..eeese. We'll go somewhere where there's cheese'. Wallace likes a nice bit of cheese with his crackers, so when this eccentric inventor finds his fridge empty and the local cornershop shut for the Bank Holiday, he is forced to look further afield for this cheddar. His faithful dog Gromit is used to his master's flights of fancy but this time his ears prick up with excitement

As Kenneth Branagh prepares to unveil the latest version of Death on the Nile, Celia Imrie looks at how the classic murder mysteries of the great Agatha Christie have been treated by movie-makers over the years. Christie was the queen of crime on the page, but here we discover why that wasn't always the case on the big screen. Using a selection of BBC interviews and archive material, we piece toge

Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) und Phil Davis (Danny Kaye), zwei erfolgreiche Entertainer, organisieren eine rauschende Revue, um ein Wintersporthotel in Vermont vor der Pleite zu bewahren… \n\nNach einer Operette von Irving Berlin. Höhepunkt: Bing Crosby intoniert seinen Evergreen „White Christmas“.

Broadway-Star Arlena Marshall (Diana Rigg) ist privat eine fiese Kratzbürste. Gemeinsam mit anderen illustren Persönlichkeiten verbringt die Diva ihren Urlaub auf einer Insel im Mittelmeer. Eines Tages wird sie erdrosselt am Strand aufgefunden. Eine willkommene Denksportaufgabe für Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov). \n\nDoch seine Suche nach dem Mörder gestaltet sich vor der pittoresken Kulisse eines

Ever since the first episode was broadcast in 1968, Dad's Army has been one of the most familiar programmes on British television – much-loved, and broadcast repeatedly thanks to the affection it is held in by viewers of all generations. But despite its seemingly constant presence on our screens, lots of Dads' Army moments have remained unseen inside the BBC's archives – until now. Here, narrator

Much-loved BBC comedy following the exploits of a platoon of Home Guard volunteers as they set about defending their south coast seaside town of Walmington-on-Sea from the threat of invasion during the Second World War. Led by the officious bank manager Captain George Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), the motley but determined assortment of pensioners, shopkeepers and local farmers are knocked into milita

The story revolves around Hyacinth Bucket, a housewife from a lower class whose only aim in life is to impress others with her etiquette and social skills and climb the social ladder. She is terrified that her background will be revealed one day, and goes above and beyond to hide it. She insists her inharmonious surname is pronounced Bouquet. All her attempts as a rule lead to awkward comic situat

Arguably Britain's most famous and best-loved comedy duo, Eric and Ernie ruled the variety show airwaves throughout the 1970s. Their weekly TV offerings drew huge audiences, and their Christmas Day early evening special was the most-watched programme discounting the Queen's traditional 3pm message to the Commonwealth. It is no trade secret that many of the biggest stage, cinema, radio and TV stars

Arguably Britain's most famous and best-loved comedy duo, Eric and Ernie ruled the variety show airwaves throughout the 1970s. Their weekly TV offerings drew huge audiences, and their Christmas Day early evening special was the most-watched programme discounting the Queen's traditional 3pm message to the Commonwealth. It is no trade secret that many of the biggest stage, cinema, radio and TV stars

Mondlicht über dem Meer, Wellen plätschern leise. Die Musik schwillt an, Beine zappeln, man hört ein Gurgeln, dann ist es wieder schrecklich still. Am Morgen danach spült die Flut einen Leichentorso an den Strand von Amity Island – offenbar das Opfer einer Haiattacke. \n\nZwei Urlauber müssen noch sterben, ehe der um die Touristeneinnahmen bangende Bürgermeister handelt. Und so fahren der Meeresbi