Alistair is late for the funeral and Carla is annoyed. Her loyal, family friend is gone. The Vicar is starting the service and Harry the fencer has a job to do. This is the story of Basil's final send off.
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Alistair is late for the funeral and Carla is annoyed. Her loyal, family friend is gone. The Vicar is starting the service and Harry the fencer has a job to do. This is the story of Basil's final send off.
The Queen has invited The Fat Controller to London to receive an award and Thomas is selected to take him there! But Thomas has never been to London before and, with no knowledge of how to get there, their journey is soon filled with confusion and delay. During the journey, Thomas befriends a very important looking engine, who has broken down just outside of London. Despite being pressed for time, Thomas helps her to the station. But little does he know just how important she is!
A long dead vampire resurrected into an AI model by a CEO seeking infinite power A lone graphic designer attempts to evade the clutches of the vampire
Two aliens travel to earth in hopes of finding a legendary item that can save their planet
In a small Japanese town, Ko-Ko is appointed to the unenviable position of executioner. Knowing he must successfully perform before the appearance of the Mikado in a month's time, Ko-Ko finds a suitable victim in Nanki-Poo, who is distraught over his unrequited love for the maiden Yum-Yum. Nanki-Poo agrees to sacrifice his life if he is allowed to spend his remaining days with Yum-Yum, who is betrothed to Ko-Ko.
In a monstrous world, a simple pizza order descends into widespread chaos with disastrous consequences.
A work call takes a dark turn when one of the team accidentally leaves their camera on.
When Kelly meets Amira, her world turns upside down and she starts a journey of self-discovery - questioning the rights and wrongs.
Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill are back and reviving their much loved characters Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade for the first time in years! They've not been seen on the small screen since a Hogmanay special in January 2008, but this year sees a full reunion of the original television cast as Jack and Victor are reunited alongside other Still Game favourites Winston, Isa, Tam, Navid, and Bobby.
Wallace D. Popple is having a bad day. Today, life kicks Wallace D. Popple in the balls... Literally. The narrator chronicles Wallace’s pitiful existence in the corporate mincer against a backdrop of painful mishaps and begs the question; Is Wallace’s luckless day just desserts for a spineless existence in a job he despises? Within this off-kilter tale about happiness lies a twist for the twisted.
Bereaved garage owner Karen wants to express her thanks to care worker Ana who is proud and reluctant to accept. Karen persists and is eventually presented with an opportunity.
Irresponsible playboy Arthur Rawlings is sent by his uncle to work as a waiter at a hotel in the South of France. Arthur arranges for shop assistant Frances Travers, with whom he has fallen in love, to win a fairground lottery and stay in the hotel as a prize. Complications arise!
Out in the English Channel is the tiny island of Sark, in August 1990, a French Physicist attempted a bizarre one man invasion attempt on the island. This is his story.
An out-of-shape, out-of-friends divorcee tries to reconnect with his estranged son by pretending to be the reincarnation of his hero Bruce Lee.
A mysterious unmarked parcel becomes the obsession of a girl whose greatest fear lies within
Cowboys trade lewd stories in the spirit of one-upmanship. Beer guzzling, bestiality and hellfire: it must be a Phil Mulloy cartoon.
Should you really bother giving a homeless guy five pence? When some handy advice would probably be more useful yet equally resented? Does all cultural identity fundamentally suck? Is it sexist to hate women? Have you spotted the inherent Socratic irony in any of these questions, laughed then secretly given the question more credence than it deserves?, I would say "then this is the show for you"
Two shady individuals argue over the practicality of an eighteen inch wide pizza... but who are they really?
When Brie and Piper, two hungry (and slightly unhinged) survivors, stumble across a corpse, they find themselves faced with the (obvious) next question: do they eat him?
It's being called the breakup album of the year. Running late to a studio livestream, Jamie gets a voice note from his ex - the first communication they've had in months. She's heard the album. She has some thoughts.
Recorded at Brighton Dome as part of his twice extended sell-out Dingledodies tour (which played to over 125,000 people), the show sees the star of Mock the Week (BBC Two) and Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC Three) share his observations on life. Packed with his trademark mix of eloquent gags and deft storytelling this is the critically acclaimed show from one of the hottest names in stand-up.
Giovanni Alessandro and Salvatore Andrea run their kitchens like competing kingdoms — their bitter, decades-long feud has poisoned an entire street. When a powerful figure known only as The Proprietor declares that one of the restaurants must close, Giovanni is forced into a "peace" dinner with his rival, in which only one of them will walk out alive.
A 60th birthday gathering goes horribly wrong when the hostess serves her sister and their husbands deadly wild mushrooms.
A stationary camera looks on as two dapper gents play a game of chess. One drinks and smokes, and when he looks away, his opponent moves two pieces. A fight ensues, first with the squirting of a seltzer bottle, then with fisticuffs. The combatants wrestle each other to the floor and continue the fight out of the camera's view, hidden by the table. The waiter arrives to haul both of them out.
As Christmas comes to an end, Liz the head of a small distant family attempts to recover what has been a cheerless holiday with a good old board game. However what was meant to be a night of family fun soon turns into all out war.
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis of 'The Mary Whitehouse Experience' delight with some of the best bits from their tour, live at the Bristol Hippodrome, including the sketches 'Embarrassing Parents', 'Noah's Ark', 'Milk' and 'Salad Bar'.
Through an experimental lens, we see the drama unfold as Saoirse is interrogated by her Nanny after refusing her Sunday roast sausages. Saoirse is a contemporary Irish Catholic teenager, showcasing the progressive youth and nature of Northern Ireland - ‘wrecking’ her Nanny's nerves in the process.
A ward-winning musical comedian and improviser Rachel Parris gives us her fresh, life- affirming collection of songs, stories and stand-up here in the live recording of her hit solo show Best Laid Plans. Reflecting on childhood hopes for the adults we thought we’d become, and sticking a joyful middle finger up at depression in the process, Rachel’s deft moves between jazz riffs, musical theatre, and the perfect response to that Flight of the Concords song, will have you tapping your feet as you laugh through the tears. Named The Independent’s ‘One to Watch’, Chortle award nominee Rachel’s songs are regularly played on BBC Radio 4 and BBC 6 Music. All together now: “No house, no husband, no child, no wage? No problem!”
The behind-the-scenes story of Dan and Phil’s adventure on tour! An intimate and epic documentary film chronicling everything from creating their stage show, to life on the road and reflecting back on it’s legacy.
An unemployed woman trapped in the depths of the Southport sinkhole creates something mysterious.
Home guardsman Albert is in love with Dolly, the daughter of commanding officer Diehard. In order to impress her, Albert tries to raise funds to buy a tank for the village.
An ordinary housewife wages war on bacteria.
A documentary crew film the final days of a dying man suffering from congestive heart failure, accompanied by his exuberant friend.
Stand-up institution Ed Byrne brings the full force of his talent to bear in this barnstorming show. 'Crowd Pleaser' finds Byrne navigating the treacherous landscape of family and TV celebrity, all the while trying to stay true to his nerdy side.
What can a sexless middle aged married man, whose life now consists mainly of watching Scooby Doo cartoons with a four year old boy, possibly find to write comedy about? Formerly stand-up s youthful iconoclast, Lee now gawps blankly at News 24 as Britain burns down around him, and blinks weirdly at the vast wayside retail outlets during endless journeys to and from increasingly indistinct provincial theatres. Once he lived on the pleasure planet. Now he is trapped in Carpet Remnant World
Following his sell-out UK tour 2010's comedian of the moment John Bishop presents his much anticipated debut DVD, John Bishop Live. Bringing his unique talents for observational comedy to DVD for the first time John's hotly anticipated Edinburgh Award Nominated show 'Elvis Has Left the Building' is tipped to be the next big thing. Filmed live at The Liverpool Empire, John's observations about coming to terms with middle age lead us through tales of his new found fame, his devotion to Liverpool FC, the positives of male grooming and an outlook on life that rings true for anyone and everyone. With regular appearances on League of Their Own, Skins, Live at Apollo and guests spots on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Mock The Week, this Liverpudlian stand-up is going to be the next big thing.
Because of his luxurious fur coat, a hammy actor becomes involved with crooks. His coat resembles the one that a gang's fence wears, and he is continually finding stolen jewelry in his coat pockets. When the gang learns that he is planning to turn the loot over to Scotland Yard, they go gunning for him and wound him while he is on stage performing 'Falstaff.' And, although wounded, he continues with his performance, trouper that he is that believes the show must go on, while the police are apprehending the gunmen.
When a procession of Norman soldiers escort a group of prisoners through the depths of the forest, they are ambushed by a band of bloodthirsty thugs. The Normans routed and shown no mercy, a captive minstrel manages to trade his life for a song. Composed on the spot, he promises his attackers immortality through the ages. But sometimes legends are born by accident, and history can play a game of Chinese whispers with the truth.
A trio of Essex girls offer their special brand of hospitality to a morose mysterious stranger.
A comedy film directed by Maclean Rogers
Famous South Yorkshire artist John Shuttleworth enters a song for Europe, aided and abetted by his impresario manager Ken Worthington in this spoof.
Mars 2033, seven criminals each more scummy than the last make their way through a dystopian metropolis all in pursuit of one high valued object.
Tom attends therapy where he is asked about his murderous week day by day. Tom hides behind a satire web of lies as he gives us a run down of is week in this dark comedy thriller.
An unemployed man wins the football pools, and decides to buy a country house for his actress girlfriend.
An extended humorous public information film (lasting around fifteen minutes) narrated by Richard Wattis.
The Doctor is on trial... again but this time he is disputed by some Silurians, or more accurately the people who played them.
Royal Opera favourite Bryn Terfel heads the cast for this new production of Donizetti’s comedy of domestic drama across two generations. The witty story of a middle-aged man whose supposed young wife runs rings around him – with her own ulterior romantic purpose in mind – has long delighted and surprised audiences, not least as presented with the sparkle of its music and the virtuoso skill of its performers. Damiano Michieletto’s exhilarating production shows how contemporary the characters still are and how immediate and touching the story remains.
Popular stand up Mark Thomas expounds his no-holds barred views on sex, religion and the universe in this live set, filmed at the Banana Cabaret, Balham.
One of several short films. Claymation that follows the misadventures of a mad anthropomorphic frog chef, often facing mishaps and disaster in his kitchen.
A man claiming to be a spiritual medium is hired by a woman concerned that her party-loving daughter is under the influence of black magic, however, things soon go awry.
An experimental film by Aardman's Nick Park which combines animated sketches and live-action footage of rain and hallways. Produced during his time at Sheffield Polytechnic.
Lionel’s boring life as a salesman in a lacklustre electrical appliances store is instantly revived when vibrant, quirky Beatrice wanders into his store, looking for a new vacuum cleaner. When this malfunctions, she asks Lionel to come over to her house to fix it. Lionel is bewitched by Beatrice and, in order to see her again, he hatches the plan of breaking into her house to sabotage her household appliances.
After making the life changing decision to get a new fringe, a disregarded office worker attempts to get her dismissive colleagues attention in increasingly bizarre and violent ways.
Milo has been home from university for six months since the passing of his best friend. A missing cat poster in his neighbourhood sparks a fixation after learning that it belongs to a dying old man; to him, a shot at redemption from the survivor’s guilt he has been experiencing. By coincidence, his search pulls him into the orbit of Daisy, an old friend tied to his past.
What happens when a YouTuber runs for Prime Minister? Well this documentary will show you, enjoy my friends.
On a night out with the lads, one individual decides that there is more to socializing than mere face value.
Two childhood friends search for the fabled Golden Squacco Heron, the reward to a treasure hunt unsolved for 29 years. As they continue their search, they make up their own games, to pass the time…
A street musician plunges into a vortex of paranoia when a stranger visits him to buy his old keyboard.
Phill Jupitus interviews Lee Evans as he undertakes his XL Tour 2005.
Barry, a mild mannered dimwit from somewhere the Northwest of England, attempts to elicit the help of his former lover, Linda, in a local social club after brutally murdering his grandmother with a hammer. After much cajoling, Barry treats Linda and the local punters to a surreal bovine display.