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Pop Goes Christmas
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Pop Goes Christmas

Dec 26, 1982
A musical special from Granada with David Essex, Mari Wilson, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Shakin' Stevens, The Nolans, Toto Coelo, The Mighty Wah!, Musical Youth and Toyah performing festive classics.
Musique
Silver Dream Racer
5.4

Silver Dream Racer

Jun 13, 1980
David Essex stars as Nick Freeman, a motorcycle racer who, following the death of his brother, inherits a revolutionary prototype motorcycle, and is determined to race it at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Drama
Stardust
5.8

Stardust

Oct 24, 1974
Jim MacLaine is now enjoying the nomadic 'gigs and groupies' life on tour with his band. When he achieves all his wildest dreams of international stardom, the sweet taste of success begins to turn sour.
Drama
That'll Be The Day
6.278

That'll Be The Day

May 13, 1973
Britain, 1958. Restless at school and bored with his life, Jim leaves home to take a series of low-level jobs at a seaside amusement park, where he discovers a world of cheap sex and petty crime. But when that world comes to a shockingly brutal end, Jim returns home. As the local music scene explodes, Jim must decide between a life of adult responsibility or a new phenomenon called rock & roll.
Music
Journey of Honor
4.9

Journey of Honor

Apr 27, 1991
The son of a besieged Shogun in war-torn 17th century Japan travels to Spain to buy weaponry from the king.
Drama
Le bus en folie
5.2

Le bus en folie

Jun 23, 1976
Après des années de recherche, le premier autobus à énergie nucléaire est enfin au point et le professeur Baxter et sa fille Kitty, qui ont dirigé les travaux, reçoivent la presse avant l'inauguration officielle. Mais, dans l'ombre, deux frères, représentants des compagnies pétrolières, projettent de saboter le bus pour qu'il soit discrédité à tout jamais. C'est ainsi que l'un d'eux, Alex, sur l'ordre de son aîné qui vit dans un poumon d'acier, dépose un engin explosif. Fort heureusement, celui-ci n'endommage pas le véhicule.
Action
Haut les mains !
5.8

Haut les mains !

Jan 21, 1985
Cinq jeunes gens se retrouvent dix ans après la fin de leurs études de médecine à bord d'un train de marchandises. Ils y évoquent leur passé commun du temps où le stalinisme implacable régentait la Pologne. Ils avaient été chargés d'accoler des panneaux de papier pour édifier un immense portrait du « père des peuples » pour le défilé annuel du 1er mai, et à la surprise générale, le despote avait été affublé de deux paires d'yeux…
Drama
David Essex - Live At The Royal Albert Hall
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David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook, 23 July 1947) is an English musician, singer-songwriter and actor. Since the 1970s, Essex has attained nineteen Top 40 singles in the UK (including two number ones), and sixteen Top 40 albums. He has also had an extensive career as an actor performing on stage and screen. 1 Here It Comes Again - 2 The Whisper - 3 Down Again - 4 Me & My Girl (Night-Clubbing) - 5 Oh What A Circus - 6 Verity - 7 You're So Fierce - 8 Rock On - 9 Tahiti - 10 Lamplight - 11 Fishing For The Moon - 12 Second Hand Love - 13 Moonlight Dancing - 14 You Don't Know Like I Know - 15 Twist And Shout - 16 A Winter's Tale - 17 Silver Dream Machine - 18 On My Bike - 19 Medley
Music
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1974
1
The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Burt Sugarman. It premiered as a special on August 19, 1972, then began its run as a regular series on February 2, 1973; its last episode was on May 1, 1981. The ninety-minute program followed the Friday night edition of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. The show typically featured guest hosts, except for a period from July 1975 through March 1976 when singer Helen Reddy served as the regular host. Wolfman Jack served as the announcer and frequent guest host. The program's theme song, a traditional folk song called "Midnight Special", was performed by Johnny Rivers.
The Guvnors
5.2

The Guvnors

Jun 24, 2014
Devenu une personne reconnue dans le milieu des affaires à Londres, Mitch a définitivement tourné le dos à son passé de chef de gang. Il mène désormais une vie de famille paisible dans la banlieue londonienne. Jusqu’au jour où son passé va refaire surface. Une bande nouvelle génération, sans foi ni loi, a décidé de régner en maître sur ce qui était jadis le territoire de Mitch et de son ancien clan.
Crime
The Black Prince
4.9

The Black Prince

Jul 21, 2017
Déchiré entre deux cultures, le dernier roi du Punjab, Maharajah Duleep Singh est confronté à des dilemmes constants. Il entretient une relation complexe avec la reine Victoria qui représente la culture anglaise par laquelle il est attiré. Celui qui est surnommé 'Le prince noir' entame une longue lutte pour retrouver son royaume. Cette lutte le conduit dans un voyage extraordinaire à travers le monde.
History
Smashing Time
6.2

Smashing Time

Dec 20, 1967
Two young women arrive in London to make it big in show business, and become corrupted by money and fame in the process.
Comedy
Traveller
5.2

Traveller

Dec 07, 2013
A year in the life of a half-breed Gypsy as he tries, against the odds, to adjust to the 21st century and leave his roots behind.
Drama
What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?
6.3
Shot during the summer of 2005, this enigmatic film was the second collaboration between Saint Etienne and director Paul Kelly. It follows a young paperboy's adventure across London's last remaining wilderness in the Lea Valley on the eve of the Olympic development. A poetic ode to a metropolitan hinterland that has been forever changed by the impact of the 2012 Olympics games.
Meurtre à haute tension
5.3
Après qu'une écolière a été violée alors qu'elle prenait un raccourci dans les bois de la région, et qu'une autre a été assassinée au même endroit quelques jours plus tard, la police locale est déconcertée. Avec l'aide d'un journaliste local et contre la volonté d'un psychologue de l'hôpital, une jeune enseignante de l'école fréquentée par les jeunes filles accepte de servir d'appât pour démasquer l'auteur des crimes. S'agit-il du mari inquiétant de la directrice de l'école, du psychologue qui semble s'intéresser de façon inhabituelle à l'affaire, ou de quelque chose de bien plus sinistre ?
Crime
Glam Rock at the BBC
6.5

Glam Rock at the BBC

Sep 15, 2017
A spangly celebration of the outburst of far-out pop and fuzz-filled rock that lit up the British charts in the early 1970s. Top of the Pops is our primary arena and its gloriously gaudy visual effects are used here aplenty! The compilation also utilises footage from a selection of BBC concerts as well as from Crackerjack and Cilla. It features classic BBC TV performances from T. Rex, David Bowie, Roxy Music, Alice Cooper, Suzi Quatro, Slade, The Sweet, Elton John, Queen, Sparks and many more.
Music
Twiggy
1

Twiggy

Mar 07, 2025
Twiggy takes a comprehensive look at the life story of UK model and cultural icon Twiggy, real name Lesley Lawson, whose career kickstarted in the 1960s. It features interviews with Twiggy and her husband Leigh Lawson, as well as commentary from Erin O’Connor, Paul McCartney, Lulu, Poppy Delavigne, Brooke Shields, Pattie Boyd and Zandra Rhodes.
Documentary
Silver Dream Racer
5.4

Silver Dream Racer

Jun 13, 1980
David Essex stars as Nick Freeman, a motorcycle racer who, following the death of his brother, inherits a revolutionary prototype motorcycle, and is determined to race it at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Drama
The One Show
4.6

The One Show

May 24, 2024
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
Talk
The Kenny Everett Video Show
7.7
The Kenny Everett Video Show (later renamed The Kenny Everett Video Cassette) was a British television comedy and music programme made by Thames Television for ITV from 3 July 1978 to 21 May 1981.
Comedy
Surprise, Surprise
5.8

Surprise, Surprise

Sep 05, 1997
Surprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. It ran for 14 series from 6 May 1984 to 5 September 1997, after which four annual specials were produced between 1998 to 2001. In 2012, the show returned after a 11-year hiatus. The revived version is produced by ITV Studios and presented by Holly Willoughby. The show is currently in its second series.
Reality
Heartbeat
7.032

Heartbeat

Sep 05, 2010
Set during the 1960s in the fictional North Yorkshire village of Aidensfield, this enduringly popular series interweaves crime and medical storylines.
Crime
Rock Concert
8

Rock Concert

Mar 27, 1976
Don Kirshner's Rock Concert is an American television music variety show that ran during the 1970s and early 1980s, created and produced by Don Kirshner and syndicated to television stations. It premiered on September 27, 1973, with a performance by The Rolling Stones; its last episode was in 1981.
Bring Back...
6

Bring Back...

May 09, 2009
Bring Back... is a British television series comprising one-off shows where Justin Lee Collins tries to locate people from music, TV or film backgrounds to reunite them for a one-off performance or get-together. The series was broadcast on Channel 4.
Comedy
The River
5.2

The River

Nov 24, 1988
The River follows the tranquil life of lovable, Cockney, ex-convict Davey Jackson who is lock keeper on the canal near the village of Chumley-on-the-Water.
Comedy
The Frank Skinner Show
7.5
The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted nine series on British television between 1995 and 2005. As well as celebrity interviews, the shows included an initial stand-up routine, various sketches throughout the episode and usually concluded with a comedic song featuring Frank and the guest stars. The Frank Skinner Show became notorious over the years for the unconventional nature of the interviews, including some shocking revelations from the guests. The programme ended in 2005 after nine series. It was screened on BBC One from its first episode on 10 September 1995 until 3 June 1999. In 2000, the show moved to ITV. The programme was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award in 2001.
Talk
Cher
6.25

Cher

Jan 04, 1976
Emmy Award nominated American variety show.
Top of the Pops
6.6

Top of the Pops

Dec 25, 2006
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
Reality
Cilla
10

Cilla

Apr 17, 1976
A mostly live weekly entertainment show starring Cilla Black and her special guests.
The Kenny Everett Video Show
7.7
The Kenny Everett Video Show (later renamed The Kenny Everett Video Cassette) was a British television comedy and music programme made by Thames Television for ITV from 3 July 1978 to 21 May 1981.
Comedy
Sez Les
4.5

Sez Les

Dec 06, 1976
Sez Les was a British comedy sketch show that starred Les Dawson, produced by Yorkshire Television, airing on ITV from 1969 to 1976. Roy Barraclough also joined from series four and would go on to become Dawson's most recognisable sidekick. The two most notably appeared together in drag as characters Cissie and Ada. John Cleese, who had quit the Monty Python team's television series, was also present from 1974 in two complete seasons. Other cast members included Norman Chappell, Brian Glover, Brian Murphy and Kathy Staff. Music was provided by Syd Lawrence and his orchestra.
Comedy
The One Show
4.6

The One Show

May 24, 2024
A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.
Talk
Wogan
4.5

Wogan

Jul 01, 1992
Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.
Talk
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
7
Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy panel game show with a pop and rock music theme. The show is infamous for its dry, sarcastic humour and scathing, provocative attacks on the pop industry.
Comedy
Numéro un
6

Numéro un

Jan 01, 1982
Chaque samedi soir, le couple mythique Carpentier donnait carte blanche à une vedette qui pouvait inviter qui elle voulait dans le décor de son choix.
Reality
Système 2
1

Système 2

Jul 04, 1976
Au milieu des années 70, Guy Lux animait deux émissions de variété le dimanche soir sur Antenne 2. La première “Ring parade” avant le journal de 20 heures. La seconde après le journal “Système2” qui occupait le reste de la soirée. L’émission était présentée avec Sophie Darel.
Reality
Midi Première
10

Midi Première

Jan 01, 1982
Midi Première est une émission de variétés française présentée par Danièle Gilbert, réalisée par Jacques Pierre et diffusée du 6 janvier 1975 jusqu'au 1er janvier 1982 sur TF1. L'émission était diffusée généralement entre 12h15 et 12h55 pour laisser place ensuite au journal TV de 13h00. Cependant, l'horaire de diffusion pouvait évoluer, en fonction des invités, et du cadre ou était tournée l'enregistrement de l'émission. Certaines prestations d'artistes devenues sont devenues cultes comme celle où Ringo en interprétation bouscule avec un manifestant (1977), celle de Dalida avec le titre Il y a toujours une chanson avec la bande-son qui ne part pas, par deux fois, à la bonne vitesse (1978), Claude François et ses Clodettes, qui, en province, n'arrivent pas à rejoindre "le plateau" afin d'interpréter sa chanson, ce dernier étant pris par la foule de fans en délire (été 1977). Le groupe Supertramp s'y produisit avec le titre "Dreamer" le 8 mars 1975.
Reality