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Divided into four episodes, it is a film about the passage of time and mutations. De Seta returns to his home Sicily, where he shot his famous first short films in the 1950s, in search of the vestiges of a culture erased by the economic, social and cultural policies of the post-war period.
From the moment young Kay arrives at Willow Bend, she feels there is something very strange going on in the eerie old house.
Biographical drama series about the poor Welsh boy who became prime minister. David Lloyd George's career as a lawyer takes a fateful turn when he marries the daughter of a wealthy landowner and becomes a Liberal Party parliamentary candidate.
Magic show featuring a range of famous acts including Ali Bongo and Alan Shaxon, shown during ITV's children's 'Watch It' slot in the early 80s.
This three-part comedy series was set in the Blue Moon of Kentucky Club, a country and western venue in South London catering for the sort of clients obsessed by the Wild West. The club is owned by Big Hal (James Grout), who lives out his whole life as a modern-day cowboy – much to the consternation of his wife, Betty (Sheila Steafel).
The BBC cameras follow an ever diminishing band of students through 3 years of training and selection.
A three-paneled look at the Severinsviertel (Vringsveedel) district in Cologne.
Personal account of Australian history by former South Australian politician and premier Don Dunstan including reflections on European settlement of Australia and the treatment of Aboriginal people and their land rights.
Paper Tiger Television is a public-access television series created in 1981 by a New York–based media collective led by DeeDee Halleck. Produced with a low-budget, do-it-yourself aesthetic, the series features artists, scholars, and activists critically examining mainstream media, often by analyzing newspapers, magazines, or television content on camera. Distributed through public-access channels and grassroots networks, the program became an influential example of alternative media, promoting media literacy and challenging corporate control of information.
The history of the activities of the Culmv (Compagnia Unica dei Lavoratori Merci Varie) in the Port of Genoa, spanning from the 14th century to the present day. The documentary is structured in three parts: "Caravana e Camalli," "Compagnia Unica Lavoratori Merci Varie," and "Il Sacco e il Container."
Behind the Screen is an American late-night weekly serial which aired on CBS from October 9, 1981 to January 8, 1982. It was created by David Jacobs for CBS, which wanted to experiment with late night programming as a counterpoint to ABC and NBC's more successful efforts at that time of night. Drawing upon his experience with the prime-time serials, Behind the Screen was a dramatization of the goings-on at a fictional TV soap opera called Generations. This was not the first attempt to explore the concept of a "soap within a soap" as radio soaps had used the idea as far as back as the 1940s, and Ryan's Hope had used the idea for a story in the early 1980s.
The Olympian Way is a comedy-drama series that follows the story of millionaire Stan Wilson, who has made a significant investment in a health club managed by his son Terry and his wife Stella. As Stan eagerly anticipates the club's success, Terry and Stella strive to meet his expectations and avoid disappointing him.
Forever known as one of the ultimate family entertainers, Red Skelton s legendary comedic characters have left viewers in stitches for over 50 years! Red s zany, unexpected and classically hilarious crowing performances are celebrated in this compellation of Red s farewell specials.
Kevin Turvey has been hired by the BBC to investigate things but rather than investigate 'normal' things Kev decides to investigate stupidly bizarre things.
Jake Thackray and Songs was a six-part television series recorded in 1980 and broadcast on BBC2 in 1981, in which Jake Thackray and guests performed songs live in a variety of venues. A live album of the same name, recorded at the Stables Theatre, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, as part of the sessions for the TV series, was released on LP by Dingles Records in 1983. All six episodes of the TV series still exist in the BBC archives. The album is currently out of print.
This series aimed primarily at small businesses and further education colleges was fronted by the much respected Radio 4 'Today' presenter Brian Redhead. It showed examples of what can be done by looking at companies which had embraced the new technology in manufacturing or services.
Mark Fraser (Malcolm Stoddard), an ex-intelligence agent, was falsely accused of murdering a well-known scientist. Three agents, hired by an unknown organization, go after Mark to prevent him from revealing the organization's most hideous secrets. Mark struggles to fight his way out against these skilled intelligence agents to save his life and clear his name.
German miniseries
A group of disparate people form the community of Worlds' End in London, congregating at the Mulberry pub.united
Luisana Mia is a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venezuela's Radio Caracas Televisión. Ligia Lezama wrote this telenovela and Humberto Morales was its director. This telenovela lasted 104 episodes and was distributed internationally by Coral International.
The Hawk 1981
1981 James Hardie 1000 Johnson claims first Bathurst win as carnage stops The Great Race
Gail Renard's story is set in both modern and Victorian times and remains a rarity indeed, this atmospheric six part ghost/supernatural/mystery serial was made for children, and those with a keen memory might remember it was originally shown as part of a short-lived ATV (Associated Television) anthology series of children's dramas subtitled 'Spooky'. When Central TV took over from ATV, it was rumored that this show along with episodes from the once extremely popular Tiswas, were wiped and lost forever. This show was originally broadcast in 1981.
Puppet in 1981
The story begins between 1939 and 1940, against the backdrop of World War II and the imminent entry of Fascist Italy into the conflict. Students at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome try to realize their dreams and experience their own experiences of friendship and love, suffering bitter disappointments or accepting some compromises.
