Percy Brent , barrister-at-law, finds himself in a personal and professional dilemma when he is asked to defend his daughter's lover, a man he neither likes nor approves of.
After the bloodshed of civil war, the White Rose and the Red Rose have been united and there has been peace in England for fourteen years. But however strong the King may seem, many still plot to take away his crown. And in the Tower is a prisoner who could well claim to be the rightful King of England
Martyrs' Hall is a distinguished Cambridge college. The Master, Sir lain Carfax, has recently left the Cabinet and now enjoys life at his old college with his daughter Diana. The dignified serenity is, however, a cover for the United Kingdom's most important spy cell, 'Codename: Portcullis.' This play concerns the enlistment of a new co-spy and the prevention of a dangerous formula in the germ-warfare arsenal from leaving the country.
In June 1895 the Colonel-in-Chief of an Infantry Regiment wrote a letter to The Times daring to criticise the structure of the British Army. This simple act led to bitter humiliation and social disgrace.
The Samaritans will answer any call for help. When there is no one to talk to, nowhere to go, a telephone call can mean the difference between life or death. Jack has seen the Samaritan poster in the post office. He is alone in London and only 17. Most boys can take their problems to their parents. Unfortunately Jack's parents are his problem.
The wind blows free for any man's use. A hundred years ago all a man needed to make a start – and ultimately a fortune – was a ship, the courage to risk his life in her and the cunning to survive in a cut-throat business. James Onedin found his ship and one other hazard – a woman to match him.
The new Fiscal in the town of Glendoran conducts a Fatal Accident Enquiry. But, did Ian Campbell fall accidentally or will the Court find a murderer amongst the witnesses?
Bankers put their trust in men. An attractive character and some fast talking can make or lose them a million. How do Prince's assess the worth of Harry Shannon – the carpetbagger?
This fabulous period cult drama focused on Victorian adventurer Robert Baldick who battles supernatural forces across the country, travelling around in his private train, equipped with its own laboratory. Baldick has a pet owl called Cosmo and purchased his specially adapted train after the crown prince of Russia, for whom it was intended, pulled out of the deal. In this episode, which was intended to be a pilot for a series which never emerged (more’s the pity), Baldick is asked by the Reverend Peter Elmsted to investigate the murder of a young woman (one of many cases to have happened in the local area over the years), the locals are convinced her lover is to blame, Baldick becomes convinced that something more sinister is afoot.