Patricia Lawrence
Biography: Patricia Lawrence was a British actress known for her extensive work in television and theater. She appeared in various TV series and films, contributing significantly to British entertainment.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: November 19, 1925
Deathday: March 07, 1993
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Brimstone and Treacle
1987-08-25
Brimstone and Treacle
Overview: The Bates care for their severely disabled daughter Pattie. Martin arrives at their door claiming to be her college friend. He charms them into accepting him as a lodger and carer for Pattie, but Martin is not all he seems.
Genres: Drama Horror TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-08-25
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The Little Match Girl
1986-12-28
The Little Match Girl
Overview: The Little Match Girl is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story is about a dying child's hopes and dreams, and was first published in 1845. This adaptation was made for Harlech TV and broadcast on 28th December 1986 and starred Twiggy and Roger Daltrey, and features the song 'Mistletoe and Wine' which became a Christmas number one for Cliff Richard in 1988, the biggest selling record of that year.
Genres: Drama Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-28
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Going Back
1979-07-24
Going Back
Overview: A remote stone house nestles peacefully on the edge of the Yorkshire moors. In the garden. Faith Armstrong describes the flowers and the late afternoon skies to Jack, her blind husband. "The sun is almost setting. The sky is blue, with ... those little puffy clouds like meringues. There are still leaves on the trees. Oh . quite a few birds are gathering . " All is peaceful. As they talk, a small figure appears walking towards the cottage on the moorland road. Slowly it becomes recognisable as the Armstrong's son David. David's arrival is unexpected. He left home three years ago, and Faith and Jack have heard nothing from him until now. Things at home have changed a lot in those three years. His father has gone blind, and his brother Malcolm is now engaged 'to Heather. David's former girlfriend. The family are curious. Why has David suddenly decided to return home? How long is he staying? Is he in trouble?
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-07-24
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Stand by Your Screen
1968-12-08
Stand by Your Screen
Overview: A film by Alan Clarke for the 'The Company of Five' anthology series.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-12-08
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A Room with a View
1986-03-07
A Room with a View
Overview: When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperon Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans?
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-03-07
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Howards End
1992-03-13
Howards End
Overview: A saga of class relations and changing times in an Edwardian England on the brink of modernity, the film centers on liberal Margaret Schlegel, who, along with her sister Helen, becomes involved with two couples: wealthy, conservative industrialist Henry Wilcox and his wife Ruth, and the downwardly mobile working-class Leonard Bast and his mistress Jackie.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-03-13
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Headmaster
1974-03-14
Headmaster
Overview: Frank Windsor plays the titular head of a school with an increasingly tenuous grip on his position. Intriguingly, given that that it was made 40 years ago, Headnaster shows how little has changed in teaching, given its focus on the conflict between old and modern teaching methods, as well as the eternal jockeying for position amongst teaching staff.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-03-14
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Three's One
1973-06-04
Three's One
Overview: Are Maggie and Tony using each other as a means of communicating with Dr Leafer? Or are they using Dr Leafer as a means of communicating with each other?
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-06-04
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The Lie
1970-10-29
The Lie
Overview: Ingmar Bergman play looking at the cool and brittle relationship between a successful architect (Frank Finlay) and his academic wife (Gemma Jones). Commissioned by the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation on behalf of European members participating in ‘The Largest Theatre in the World’. This, the Radio Times explained, was ‘a project which enabled a play to be broadcast simultaneously in several languages across Europe.’ This UK Play For Today version was directed by Alan Bridges, whilst an American version was put out on CBS, directed by Alex Segal
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1970-10-29
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The After Dinner Joke
1978-02-14
The After Dinner Joke
Overview: A comic extravaganza about a young woman's adventures in the world of big business charity.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-02-14
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The Hireling
1973-06-10
The Hireling
Overview: Based on the novel by L. P. Hartley, The Hireling is a dissection of antiquated but hardly dormant British class distinctions as a lonely socialite and her chauffeur become more than friends.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-06-10
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Mummy and Daddy
1973-11-15
Mummy and Daddy
Overview: Arthur takes early retirement, and with his wife Marion, moves into a bungalow by the sea, bought by their son. However, disillusionment sets in after a year when the plans he had do not work out and life is not what they expected or hoped.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-11-15
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Son of Man
1969-04-16
Son of Man
Overview: Dennis Potter's controversial reading of the life of Christ, with Jesus portrayed as a hearty, fiery, well-meaning carpenter who believes that people should try to love their enemies rather than fight all the time, but who is racked by self doubt as to whether or not he is the popularly anticipated Messiah.
Genres: Drama History TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1969-04-16
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Which of These Two Ladies Is He Married To?
1967-07-12
Which of These Two Ladies Is He Married To?
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Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-07-12
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