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True Blood

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsTrue Blood is one of the best television series currently running in the US. Based loosely on the Southern Vampire Mysteries series of novels by Charlaine Harris, True Blood has been adapted for TV by Alan Ball (Six Feet Under). It is set in a world where vampires are gradually becoming more and m...12:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Blackadder

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsBlackadder is now a classic piece of UK comedy. The show centres on Rowan Atkinson and Tony Robinson as antihero Edmund Blackadder and his dogsbody, Baldrick respectively, two of the most respected comedians of their generation. Blackadder was written by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson and Ben Elto...12:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

The Princess and the Frog (2009)

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Princess and the Frog is a classic Disney tale of love and hard work. The Princess and the Frog moves the classic fairy tale to a snazzy version of 1920s New Orleans from the directors of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. Discover what really happened after the princess kissed the frog in an ins...12:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

American Dad

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsAmerican Dad is widely held to be one of the best US comedies. The series is written by Seth MacFarlane of Family Guy fame. Seth also stars in the cartoon as Stan Smith the central character alongside Wendy Schaal (Francine – the wife), Scott Grimes (Steve - the son) and Rachael MacFarlane (Hayl...12:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Crazy Heart

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsCrazy Heart is one of the best films of the genre. With such stars as Jeff Bridges (Otis "Bad" Blake), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Jean Craddock), Colin Farrell (Tommy Sweet) and Robert Duvall (Wayne) and music written by T-bone Burnett the film is packed with talent.Jeff Bridges has received much critical...12:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Planet Earth

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsPlanet Earth is probably the most spectacular wildlife series made by the BBC. The series is narrated by Sir David Attenborough who brings to the show his obvious passion for the subject matter which draws in the viewer and makes it difficult to stop watching all ten hours in one sitting.The visua...12:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Yes Minister

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsYes Minister is classic satirical comedy. The original series and the sequel Yes, Prime Minister starred Paul Eddington (James ‘Jim’ Hacker), Sir Nigel Hawthorne (Sir Humphrey Appleby) and Derek Fowlds (Bernard Woolley). The series were based on the Machiavellian interactions of the three main...12:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Wonders Of The Solar System

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsWonders Of The Solar System is one of the most visually stunning series of recent years. The show of five episodes is presented by the ever popular Dr Brian Cox. His tour of our vicinity in space is both knowledgeable and accessible.The series has been an overwhelming success. Viewers have enthuse...12:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

The Proposal

Amazon.co.uk Widgets The Proposal is a romantic comedy with a twist. The main character is played by Sandra Bullock and the story is about her struggle not to get deported to Canada. Her able co-star Ryan Reynolds plays her down trodden assistant who she bullies into marrying her so she can stay in the USA.Many peopl...12:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

2012

Amazon.co.uk Widgets 2012 is a hugely successful apocalyptic story. From Roland Emmerich, director of The Day After Tomorrow and Independence Day this is another action-adventure film. The film stars John Cusack, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Danny Glover (as the U.S. president), Woody Harrelson (a nut-bar conspirac...12:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Glee

Amazon.co.uk Widgets Glee is one of the most delightful TV series of recent years. The show is about the ups and downs of a high school glee club, or show choir. The music is superb with hits from top acts like The Beatles, Lady GaGa, Journey and a whole episode devoted to Madonna.The show has been a big hit both in ...12:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

The Road

Amazon.co.uk Widgets The Road is one of the most thought provoking films of recent years. Based on the bestselling book by Cormac McCarthy the story follows a man and his son on their journey through a post apocalyptic America. The lead roles are played by Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee with support from Robert...12:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is a coming of age story with magic. The film is the first in the series based on the book of the same name by J.K. Rowling. Directed by Chris Columbus the movie includes a stellar supporting cast including Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, Robbie Coltrane, Ala...11:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Star Trek XI

Amazon.co.uk Widgets Star Trek XI is the one of the greatest Sci-fi films of recent years. The film has become the highest-grossing in the Star Trek series and is credited by the media as a reboot of the series. Leonard Nimoy stars as an alternate version of himself which gives the film tremendous credibility.Th...11:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Inglourious Basterds

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsInglourious Basterds is a blood soaked classic. The film is another classic from Quentin Tarantino and stars Brad Pitt, Christopher Waltz, Eli Roth, Diane Krüger and Mélanie Laurent. The film tells the story of two plots to assassinate the Nazi Germany political leadership by two very different ...11:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2009)

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is a crime thriller with a twist. the film is based on an award-winning crime novel by the late Swedish author and journalist Stieg Larsson, the first in his "Millennium Trilogy”. The film stars Michael Nyqvist as Mikael Blomkvist and Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth Salan...11:37 Wed 30th Jun 2010

The Dark Knight

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Dark Knight is an action adventure superhero movie. Based on the DC Comics character Batman the film is a sequel to 2005's Batman Begins. Christian Bale reprises his lead role as Bruce Wayne/ Batman and Heath Ledger is his arch nemesis the Joker.The film was received extremely well by the majo...11:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

The Last Station

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Last Station is a terrific period drama. An extraordinary narrative beautifully adapted by the director Michael Hoffman is one of the crowning achievements of his career. The Last Station is the story of the last year of life of Leo Tolstoy the renowned Russian author.If you've read War and Pe...11:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

The Gruffalo

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsThe Gruffalo is a favourite children’s tale. This short dramatisation is based on the best-selling children's book of the same name by Julia Donaldson and features a voice cast including James Corden, Robbie Coltrane, Tom Wilkinson, John Hurt, and Rob Brydon, with Helena Bonham Carter narrating ...11:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010

Edge Of Darkness (2010)

Amazon.co.uk WidgetsEdge Of Darkness is a dark crime thriller. This is a film adaptation of the 1985 BBC television series of the same name. The film stars Mel Gibson and Ray Winstone. The director Martin Campbell also directed the original TV series and so brings with him the same thrilling drama of the 1980’s sho...11:07 Wed 30th Jun 2010