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Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
No doubt remains; a mole has infiltrated the highest level of the Circus, code name for British Secret Intelligence Service. Sidelined agent George Smiley is covertly tapped to root out the traitor-a task that requires an intensive dig through the labyrinths of Cold War espionage and his own past. Stellar ensemble casts bring John le Carre's thrilling tales of Cold War-era espionage to vivid life in these television classics.
82) Face to face
Publisher
Olive Films
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
Swedish
Description
"[A] successful psychiatrist ... despite her professional prowess, suffers from profound depression and mental illness. She finds herself teetering on the brink of a nervous breakdown, haunted by disturbing images and emotions from her past. Desperately in search of an escape from her doldrums, she has an affair with fellow doctor Tomas Jacobi. But her hysteria only worsens as she struggles to maintain her grasp on sanity and reality."--Container....
83) Detectorists
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The charming comedy-drama from BBC Four tells the story of Andy and Lance, members of the Danebury Metal Detectors Club. As Andy pursues a degree in archaeology and Lance considers being a musician, they spend their days searching through fields with their metal detectors, dreaming of finding a fortune.
84) Texas
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Tells the epic tale of the extraordinary men and women of the southwestern frontier during the tumultuous years leading up to the Texas Revolution and the infamous battle of the Alamo.
85) 37 days
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
This three-part political thriller follows the catastrophic chain of events leading up to World War I from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 to Britain's declaration of war on Germany 37 days later. This tense and gripping mini-series set amongst the corridors of power in Whitehall and Berlin tracks the unfolding crisis through the eyes of leading politicians and civil servants struggling to prevent the world's first global...
Series
Publisher
British Broadcasting Corp
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
When Henry, Earl of Richmond, ascended to the throne as King Henry VII in 1485, he would not only unite England after the tumultuous War of the Roses, he would herald the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Modern Era. His reign would set the stage for the Protestant Reformation and the cultural revolution brought about by the Renaissance. His achievements can stand proudly alongside anything accomplished by his descendants.
87) Nuremberg
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Dramatic presentation of the WWII war crimes trials in Nuremberg, Germany.
Publisher
Mill Creek Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Over 29 Hours of Compelling Lincoln Films and Documentaries. Abraham Lincoln's remarkable life story and historic achievements are chronicled in this epic 10 DVD collection. Through captivated storytelling and dramatic portrayals witness the unique appeal and legacy of one of America's greatest heroes.
89) Northanger Abbey
Publisher
WGBH Boston Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Romance addict Catherine Morland is invited to a medieval country house that appeals to her most lurid fantasies. There she forms a close friendship with the younger son on the estate, but their budding romance is mysteriously cut short.
"In Jane Austen's gentle parody of gothic fiction, romance novel addict Catherine Morland is invited to a medieval country house that appeals to her most lurid fantasies. She forms a close friendship with the younger...
90) Sharp objects
Publisher
HBO Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A troubled reporter confronts her demons when she returns to her hometown to cover the murders of two young girls.
93) The Civil War
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2002], c1990
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
An epic documentary bringing life to America's most destructive - and defining - conflict. Here is the saga of celebrated generals and the ordinary soldiers. A heroic and transcendent president and a country that had to divide itself in two in order to become one again.
94) Patrick Melrose
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Follows a wealthy Englishman who struggles to overcome his traumatic childhood and substance abuse.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Based on the true inspirational story of the birth of the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycle. During a time of great social and technological change beginning at the turn of the 20th century. Walter, Arthur, and Bill risked their entire livelihoods to launch the budding enterprise. Each of these men faced different challenges, however the motorcycle united their dreams and ambitions.
Publisher
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Detective Inspector Tom Thorne is a brilliant but haunted investigator for whom nothing is ever by the book. In ''Sleepyhead'', Thorne's only key to catching a serial killer is a survivor unable to move or communicate. In ''Scaredy Cat'', Thorne hunts a psychopath who may have formed a depraved partnership. Through it all, he will clash with colleagues, take shocking risks, and battle the personal demons that could destroy his world forever.
97) Your inner fish
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
©2014.
Language
English
Description
Examines the many ways that our animal ancestors shaped our anatomical destiny. Using both the fossil record and DNA evidence, traces various parts of the human body's structure to creatures that lived long, long, ago.
99) American veteran
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Explores the experiences of American veterans from throughout American history, including living veterans who served from World War II to recent tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.
100) We'll meet again
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Dramatic reunions of people whose lives crossed at pivotal moments. View history through their eyes and hear stories of heroism, hope and the forging of unbreakable bonds.
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