Peter Barkworth – MRQE

“Plane Makers, The”

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The Plane Makers is a British television series created by Wilfred Greatorex and produced by Rex Firken. ATV made three series for ITV between 1963 and 1965. It was succeeded by The Power Game, which ran for an additional three series from 1965 to 1969. Firkin continued as producer for the first two series, and David Reid took over for series 3.

“Melissa”

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Three-part thriller serial by Francis Durbridge. BBC. BAFTA winner Peter Barkworth stars in this captivating BBC murder mystery as Guy Foster, a journalist turned wannabe novelist who finds himself ensnared in a puzzling homicide case when he’s framed for the brutal murder of his wife. Facing a life sentence, Guy races against the clock and launches his own investigation into the slaying, only to discover that he’s at the center of a twisted web of intrigue and deceit.

Mr. Smith

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A day of quiet frustration for the mild-mannered Mr. Smith ends with him committing suicide.

Caruta cu mere

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Shaw’s comedy of ideologies looks forty years to the future at the impossibility of government as the British cabinet and monarchy face a day of “crisis” for the country. King Magnus is happy to engage a prime minister seeking to transform the nation into a constitutional monarchy, but who truly rules in this democracy: the king, the government or the businessmen? And do any of them care about the people?

International Velvet

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A charming sequel to the hit National Velvet follows our young heroine and her trusty steed overseas.

Escape from the Dark

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

When the owner of a Yorkshire coal-mine decides to mechanize to increase profits, the mine’s pit ponies are scheduled to be destroyed. So, three children plan to steal them to keep them safe. But when they’re caught, it’s up to the mine owners and the miners themselves to decide what’s right

The Love Ban

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The story of a Catholic family’s dilemma about the pill.

Where Eagles Dare

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

World War II is raging, and an American general has been captured and is being held hostage in the Schloss Adler, a Bavarian castle that’s nearly impossible to breach. It’s up to a group of skilled Allied soldiers to liberate the general before it’s too late.