John Nettles
Biography: John Nettles has been a familiar face on British and International television screens for over thirty years. From his early beginnings in the UK hit comedy "The Liver Birds" (1969), he became a household name overnight playing the Jersey detective "Jim Bergerac". The series, "Bergerac" (1981), was a huge hit in Britain and was exported to many countries across the world including France, Spain and Greece, gaining him thousands of fans. His new found fame as Bergerac gave him almost film-star-like fame and fortune, not to mention thousands of female admirers! Despite "Bergerac" (1981) being mothballed in the early 1990s, the series still has a considerable fan base and lingering popularity abroad, especially in Jersey, where images of John Nettles are still used for advertising tourist attractions and other services on the island. Nettles' polished Shakesperean performances have won him critical acclaim and many consider him to rival fellow British stalwarts of theatre such as Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen. Oddly enough, however, he has never really ventured onto the big screen and has seemed happy to stick to stage and television throughout his successful career. Most recently he has enjoying continued success playing the straightforward DCI Tom Barnaby in ITV's _"Midsomer Murders" (1997). He is on record as wanting to create a TV detective without any of the usual tics, and consequently Tom Barnaby is a happy family man, who just happens to live in the most murderous part of an otherwise stereotypically idyllic English countryside.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 11, 1943
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
The Hound of the Baskervilles
2002-12-26
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Overview: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called in to unravel a mysterious curse that has plagued the Baskerville family for generations. When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead, his heir, Sir Henry, begs Holmes to save him from the terrifying supernatural hound that has brought fear and death to his household.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-26
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Discovering Hamlet
2011-11-01
Discovering Hamlet
Overview: Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great tragedy to life. Christopher Plummer, David Tennant, John Nettles, John Simm, Sir Trevor Nunn, Franco Zeffirelli, Philip Saville, and others explore the enduring appeal of the Prince of Denmark more than 400 years after his stage debut.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-01
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The Great Wall: The Making of China
2021-09-01
The Great Wall: The Making of China
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-09-01
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Midsomer Murders: 25 Years of Mayhem
2022-05-29
Midsomer Murders: 25 Years of Mayhem
Overview: This documentary explores the enduring popularity of one of Britain's best loved crime dramas, Midsomer Murders, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-05-29
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All Men Are Mortal
1995-11-17
All Men Are Mortal
Overview: Melodrama about a man cursed with immortality, who tries to declare his undying love for a depressed actress.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-17
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Never Land
2017-02-17
Never Land
Overview: After mishearing a pair of fishermen talking about the superior flood barriers in The Netherlands, Noah devises an escape plan to Never Land. The only person who takes an interest in his plan is Katie, Noah's wild-hearted next-door neighbor. Noah's parents think his compulsion to turn off taps is foolish, but even they can't deny the growing storms that are threatening their little fishing village.
Genres: Drama Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-02-17
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One More Time
1970-05-01
One More Time
Overview: London nightclub buddies Salt and Pepper link Pepper's dead twin to diamond smugglers.
Genres: Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-05-01
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Sindy The Fairy Princess
2006-02-20
Sindy The Fairy Princess
Overview: Sindy awakens in a fairytale land where an evil wizard is attempting to overthrow the royal family in order to stop this Prince Hugo must find his true love and marry her within the next day and receive his mother and father, the king and Queens magical powers in order to stop the wizard taking over. Sindy with the help of 3 fairies and a magical unicorn attempt to help Hugo achieve his destiny.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-02-20
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Midsomer Murders: 20th Anniversary Special
Midsomer Murders: 20th Anniversary Special
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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Shakespeare: The Legacy
2016-04-21
Shakespeare: The Legacy
Overview: This film explores the era, life and work of William Shakespeare, including his famous lost years and the ways in which his legacy endures today.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-21
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The Merchant of Venice
1980-12-17
The Merchant of Venice
Overview: A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-12-17
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Arnhem: The Story of an Escape
1976-11-17
Arnhem: The Story of an Escape
Overview: Graeme Warrack was Divisional Chief Doctor of the 1st Airborne Division at the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. With other doctors, medical personnel and padres, he stayed behind with the wounded. The first improvised hospital was a German-occupied Dutch military barracks at Apeldoorn. From here, the wounded were transported to prisoner of war camps in Germany. As the last of the wounded left, Colonel Warrack escaped.
Genres: War Drama TV Movie
Original Language: nl
Release Date: 1976-11-17
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Findings on a Late Afternoon
1981-12-11
Findings on a Late Afternoon
Overview: Gerald is on the edge of a complete breakdown. During an afternoon spent with his father, he starts to come to terms with the wounding confusions and mistakes of his past-his lies, his girl-friend's suicide, his mother's obsessive love of his - younger brother and her death in a hospital when he arrived too late to communicate his real feelings for her.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-12-11
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