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Anna Karenina (1978): Dir. Basil Coleman
Feat. Victoria Allum, Nicola Pagett, Stuart Wilson; Leo Tolstoy's classic novel of the love–lives of Russian high–society, is here adapted by the BBC. Shot on location in Hungary.
Return to Fantasy Island (1978): Dir. George McCowan
Feat. Ricardo Montalban, Herve Villechaize, Adrienne Barbeau…; Mysterious millionaire ‘Mr Roarke’ and his sidekick Tattoo play host (and God, or devil?) to various guests, who pay a fortune have their…
Picture of Dorian Gray, The (1976): Dir. John Gorrie
Feat. John Gielgud, Jeremy Brett, Peter Firth; His self–portrait taking all the consequences, artist Jeremy Brett leads a debauched lifestyle that ultimately takes its toll, leading to…
Golden Years of TV Comedy Vol. 3 (Porridge, Sykes, The Two Ronnies) (1975): Dir. Various
Feat. Eric Sykes, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker; Three sample episodes from three classic BBC comedies from 1975.
Stone Tape, The (1972): Dir. Peter Sasdy
Feat. Jane Asher, Michael Bryant; Interesting TV ‘one–off’ sees a boisterous electronic research–team set up in a run–down country estate, then become…
Dave Allen (TV Series) (1971-1993): Feat. Dave Allen; A personal selection of gags from the droll Irishman, who reflects on his innovative career as a teller of tall tales in between comedy sketches.
Golden Years of TV Comedy Vol. 2 (Morecambe and Wise, The Liver Birds, Dad's Army) (1971): Dir. Various; Three sample episodes from three classic BBC comedies from 1971.
Persuasion (1971): Dir. Howard Baker
Feat. Ann Firbank, Richard Vernon, Bryan Marshall; Circumspect heroine Anne Elliot has the opportunity to rekindle a long–abandoned love–affair, in this BBC adaption of Jane Austen's final…
Benny Hill Show, The (TV Series) (1969-1989): Dir. Dennis Kirkland
Feat. Benny Hill; Despite his political incorrectness, Benny had one of the funniest comedy shows of the 70s – the greatest 'its of which are fondly assembled…
Golden Years of TV Comedy Vol. 1 (The Likely Lads, Frankie Howerd, Steptoe and Son) (1966): Dir. Various; Three sample episodes from three classic BBC comedies from 1966.

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