John Gielgud
41) Richard II
Series
Language
English
Description
A dramatization of Shakespeare's play, the story of a rebellion against the corrupt Richard II.
46) Ages of man
Language
English
Description
Performing Shakespeare's legendary monologues and sonnets, one of the most accomplished actors of all time presents his acclaimed one-man tour de force in this unforgettable live broadcast.
47) Galileo
Language
English
Description
This bio-pic is about Galileo, the 17th century Italian who laid the foundations of modern science. Galileo made himself one of the world's first telescopes and discovered the moons of Jupiter. He supported Copernicus' theory that the Earth revolved around the Sun. This brought him into conflict with the Catholic Church. By threatening him with torture, the Church forced him to recant his views in front of a tribunal, and sentenced him to house arrest....
49) Edward the King
Language
English
Description
Though he waited nearly 60 years to become king, and reigned for only nine, Edward VII changed the British monarchy forever. Derided by his mother, Queen Victoria, as frivolous and untrustworthy, Edward was in fact a skillful, determined diplomat who longed to be useful to his country. This miniseries dramatizes his life from frustrated prince and inveterate philanderer to loving father and respected statesman.
52) Murder by decree
Language
English
Description
Sherlock Holmes tries to stop Jack the Ripper's insane killing spree, but as he comes closer to unmasking the killer, he discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer. Includes commentary, stills gallery, and theatrical trailer.
59) Camille
Language
English
Description
A French courtesan with a passion for life and romance sacrifices her happiness to prove her love for a young man whose family disapproves of their relationship.
Language
English
Description
Rome has become the mightiest empire the world has even known and Julius Caesar holds absolute dominion over the conquered world. But his jealous rivals in the Roman senate want his power. Led by Cassius and reluctantly joined by Brutus, the conspirators secretly plot to assassinate Caesar. Appalled by the murder of his mentor, Mark Antony declares war on Caesar's assassins and the empire is divided as the ruling forces ignite an epic war for honor,...