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When George discovers that he has won the pools, there is huge excitement in the household. But it turns out that it's his son who has won, in partnership with the son of a woman against whom George has some ill feelings.

Holmes and Watson match wits with an opera star intent on blackmailing a king.

The plot is set on a group of bank robbers, who are both violent and successful, strangely getting away each time with an amount around the £60,000 mark, and often leaving behind cash in excess of this sum. The robbers are willing to kill their own team, to get away. As Jack Regan himself puts it after the first raid in the film: "I've never seen so many dead people". Armed with gold-plated Purdey shotguns, they evaded Regan and the Flying Squad for quite some time, before Regan finds encouragement from his Detective Chief Superintendent who was sent down for corruption because Jack wouldn't testify in court for him.

Plunged into despair after her mother’s death and burdened by things left unsaid, Roya is forced to face up to her true desires.

A film adaptation of the 1606 satirical tragedy by Thomas Middleton, relocated to a post-apocalyptic Liverpool. Christopher Eccleston plays the revenge-obsessed Vindice, who has sworn to kill the evil Duke (Derek Jacobi) who murdered his one true love.

The film is a historical drama set during the reign of Elizabeth I (Flora Robson), focusing on the English defeat of the Spanish Armada, whence the title. In 1588, relations between Spain and England are at the breaking point. With the support of Queen Elizabeth I, British sea raiders such as Sir Francis Drake regularly capture Spanish merchantmen bringing gold from the New World.

Two typists, one attractive, the other efficient, fall in love with the son of one of the firm's partners. The young man makes overtures to the attractive girl but finally finds a match in the plainer one, while the other girl realises the worth of the prim and correct head clerk.

Lonely people in a quiet hotel find their lives shaken up by the arrival of the glamorous, assertive Helen Lancaster.

A woman living in her car on hospital grounds during the coldest Scottish winter in years ignores the growing concerns of others - but she must come to accept what is holding her there or face the inevitable consequences.

Andy Van Allen, former hero of the cult 80s futuristic TV show Children of Castor, is now working as a hotel porter. When Andy receives an unusual offer - the Children of Castor fan club-organised cruise around the Greek islands, with him as the principal celebrity - a combination of Andy's cynicism, his fans' adoration, a misguided sexual encounter and an unexpected reunion with his more famous co-star, Nick Lee, ensure the paradise cruise is far from plain sailing.

A German Jewish industrialist is forced to hand over his business to the Nazis in order to ensure his family's safe passage out of Germany.

Abelard, a famous teacher of philosophy at the cathedral school of Notre Dame, falls in love with one of his students, Héloïse d'Argenteuil. A sixteen-year old girl raised in a convent, Héloïse has an intellectual curiosity and rebels against the status of women in 12th century Europe. When others begin to suspect their relationship, Heloise's uncle Fulbert and the bishop of Paris work together to put a stop to it. Héloïse becomes pregnant with Abelard's child, and they are married in secret. Abelard struggles for acting against the will of God, yet is unable to escape his love for Heloise.

Ivan Turgenev's comedy features an attractive woman approaching middle age. At her husband's country estate, with an admirer in constant attendance, she loses her heart (and her common sense) to her ward's handsome tutor.

As the prospect of marriage, children, and the threat of domesticity are thrust upon a young Irish woman in an arranged marriage, she begins to crack, and is forced to reckon with her true identity.

When Jodie's brother Brian is convicted of indecently assaulting a five-year-old she is thrust out of the sheltered world they have shared since their childhood. Their once close relationship becomes claustrophobic and strained as they face his imprisonment.

Set during an annual church camping weekend the film follows two sisters. For years their family has been a highlight of the church camp talent show, performing together as a trio with their mum. But this year is different - their mum is gone, and they are going to perform for the first time as a duo.

Story of a girl from Surrey who visits Jozef, a Slovenian artist living in Poland, and embarks on an affair.

A retired British soldier struggles to adjust to everyday life, with increasing difficulty.

A troubled family's problems come to a head during a stay in a seaside town.

During World War One, a British Army corporal tries to save his young friend from a terrible injustice.

Jack Littlemore's in art security, but he's already in enough trouble – then an old friend comes out of his past and threatens to finish him off completely.

A young man is killed for trying to stop what he sees as evil and his friends seen as fun. Whilst his sister starts an unwitting relationship with the killer and his mother sinks deeper into grief, it is left to his younger brother, seventeen Leo to avoid easy revenge and uncover the uncomfortable truth.

The Square looks at the hard realities faced day-to-day by people working to build Egypt’s new democracy. Cairo’s Tahrir Square is the heart and soul of the film, which follows several young activists. Armed with values, determination, music, humor, an abundance of social media, and sheer obstinacy, they know that the thorny path to democracy only began with Hosni Mubarak’s fall. The life-and-death struggle between the people and the power of the state is still playing out.

An elderly lady suffers from the mysterious condition of spontaneous combustion.

When Tom accidentally travels back in time through a fireplace in a ruined farmhouse he meets May, an orphan who needs help. Now that he knows his friends' fate and his own, he will try to reorder the events and change their history.

Sergeant-Major Charles Coward, a brave British soldier is captured by German forces during World War II. When he's thrown into a prisoner of war camp, he immediately plans his escape. Masquerading as a wounded German soldier, he makes it as far as the medical tent, where the deceived enemy forces award him the Iron Cross. Though he is ultimately discovered, he goes on to courageously pursue his freedom with a whimsical and undying audacity.

A scientist searches for the Yeti in a Himalayan fastness, and is soon at odds with an adventurer who wants to find the Creature for less exalted reasons.

A BAFTA award nominated short film about two unemployed lads, Matthew and Luke, spending a day in Bournemouth that ends in tragic circumstances.

When a surgeon discovers that his wife has a lover he plans murder.

After years of estrangement, two brothers encounter their father living in a mysterious Scottish community.

Short film starring Maxine Peake and written by actor Reece Dinsdale

Early in his crime-solving career, Sherlock Holmes attempts to prevent Moriarty from cornering the heroin market.

An ageing, near-blind marshal clings to his fading legacy as he relentlessly hunts down a notorious outlaw.

Veronica, an aging film star, retreats to the Scottish countryside with her nurse Desi to recover from a double mastectomy. While there, mysterious forces give Veronica the power to enact revenge within her dreams.

First installment of the Tense Moments with Great Authors series. Presumed lost.

A no-nonsense businessman, Mr. Wilkie, is interviewed for a position with a top-of-the-line hotel chain corporation. During the interview, Wilkie attempts to complete a shaggy-dog story. His frustrations lead to a total breakdown. He suddenly snaps and pulls a gun on the interviewers.

1913, shortly before the outbreak of WWI. A group of aristocrats gathers at the estate of Sir Randolph Nettleby for a weekend shoot. As the terminal decrepitude of a dying class is reflected in the social interactions and hypocrisy of its members, only world weary Sir Randolph seems to realise that the sun is setting.

Fatima and Luke's date risks taking a turn for the worse, when a debate over what kinds of cuisines should be considered 'fine dining' arises.

In the Kentucky hills, a schoolteacher becomes caught in a bitter feud between a widower, his crippled son, and a reclusive hermit. Accusations and jealousy drive her into hiding, leading to love and revenge. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this 1926 romantic drama is now considered lost and remains one of the BFI’s most sought-after missing films.

A new purchase opens the door to sexual liberation.

Unfolding over the final days of a twenty-year war, Ali, a young Afghan man, fights for his entire family’s life to find safe passage out of Afghanistan, before he is sent to certain death. To reach the border, he must put his trust in Kirk Johnson, an American stranger 7,000 miles away who is desperately trying to put the war behind him.

A young man and father explore emotional vulnerability through grief and the use of make-up.

A hopeless baker's attempt at taking his own life is interrupted by a persistent child in need of a birthday cake.

Fuelled by a desperation and determination to break free from their abusive and dysfunctional home life, Violet, a straight-A student, persuades Alexis, her naive yet glamorous younger sister, into a series of unconventional and dangerous decisions to generate income. With big dreams of stardom, New York City, and a 1970's flair, the bond between the two sisters is put to the test when we see just how far each of them are willing to go in pursuit of their independence.

Ceasar is home with his mother and watching TV. He is turning 18 and will be out at the pub with his mates. His mum accompanies him on this because he lost a bet to her. This leads to something very revolutionary in Ceasar's life.

Determined to leave the ravages of war behind, 38 year old Gian Singh resigns from the British Indian Army to a quiet life. His world is soon thrown in turmoil, when he suddenly finds himself responsible for the life of a 17 year old girl, traumatized by the events that separated her from her family.

A successful advertising copywriter suddenly decides to show his contempt for money by living by his writings alone. His friends and former colleagues are not convinced that this is for the best.

John Cleese introduces broadcast of the Fawlty Towers West End stage show as it heads out on a UK tour, on the exact 50th anniversary of the classic sitcom's first ever episode. The play brings together three of the show's classic episodes: The Hotel Inspector, The Germans and Communication Problems

Bespoke Dad is a 10min Family Drama produced by Prickle Production. From the outside, the family looks faultless, a caring, home-proud mother, a bright daughter with an even brighter future and a slightly distant but otherwise perfect Dad. In reality, the Dad isn’t the Dad; he’s an actor paid by the Mum. His job is to help raise her daughter, begin there to give fatherly advice and provide a traditional upbringing. He does this for multiple families, but a needy client puts his secret at risk.

Northern Ireland 1981 - Faced with an impossible decision, a conflicted border-town mechanic is forced to make a choice that will change his life forever.

An immensely moving story of sacrifice, idealism and musical genius which charts the last five years of Frederick Delius's life through the eyes of a young composer and aide, Eric Fenby.

Political thriller inspired by events in the townships of South Africa. At the same time as protesters weave through the shanty town of 'Dark City', the mayor's home is burgled. These two apparently unconnected events lead to the death of a councillor. Seven people are put on trial and only one person can prove their innocence.

Alex is a paramedic who saves lives on London's gay chemsex scene, but can he save himself from it?

A young man ushers an older woman into a dark exploration of her past - back to the time when, as a young girl, she met a stranger who affected her life forever.

Times are hard for little Sofia, as the Greek recession is taking its toll. With her Father out of work, they rely solely on Greedy Grumpy Granny's pension. Desperate times call for desperate measures; to what extremes will they go, when Granny is no more?

Varun discovers his girlfriend has a history of dating Indian men and can't shake it off.

A hipster's house party takes a strange turn

A guerilla fighter from the South African Boer war called Arjan (Winstone) takes on a manhunt in New Zealand for Maori seaman Kereama (Morrison), who is accused of murdering a British soldier. What follows is a cat and mouse pursuit through the varied landscape of New Zealand with both hunter and huntee testing their bushcraft and wits against that of the other. Gradually they grow to know and respect one another but a posse, led by the British Commanding officer is close behind and his sole intention is to see the Maori hang.

Landing her first 'adult' job in the council's accounts department, new graduate Jolene is excited for the annual Secret Santa. But instead of exchanging typical gifts, she proposes a bold twist: perform a meaningful good deed for your assigned colleague and share the anonymous story.

A boy, living alone on a farm, finds a half-wild girl squatting on his land. At first, he is afraid. But as the days pass, he begins to see that she needs his help.