Siân Phillips – MRQE

Richard Burton: Wild Genius (TV)

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The son of a Welsh miner, Richard Burton became a Hollywood star and is considered one of the greatest British actors ever. He lived a big life in a short time. This is his epic story, from the village of Pontrhydyfen to global icon, and from the teacher in Port Talbot spotting his talents and transforming his life to being offered $7 million for seven movies and a scandalous love affair with Elizabeth Taylor that captivated the world.

Great Performances:: Heartbreak House (TVE)

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Captain Shotover, a retired seafarer, is reluctantly hosting a weekend house party for his two daughters and their bohemian friends. As they indulge in dangerous flirtations, will anyone notice their drift to destruction?

Come and Go (TV)

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

An adaptation of Samuel Beckett’s short play from 1965. Three women meet on a bench; they reminisce about their old school days and whisper terrible secrets.

Dream Horse

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The inspiring true story of Dream Alliance, an unlikely race horse bred by small town bartender, Jan Vokes. With very little money and no experience, Jan convinces her neighbors to chip in their meager earnings to help raise Dream and compete with the racing elites. Their investment pays off as Dream rises through the ranks and becomes a beacon of hope in their struggling community.

Summerland

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

A woman during the Second World War opens her heart to an evacuee after initially resolving to be rid of him.

Nureyev

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

An insight into the life of the world’s most famous male dancer, Rudolf Nureyev.

Miss Dalí

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Anna Maria Dalí is four years younger than her brother Salvador and they love each other. Both enjoy the great progressive atmosphere of republican Spain, fraternizing with great creators, García Lorca, Buñuel.

Voyageuse

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Based on the life of my late mother-in-law, Erica Thomas, Voyageuse is a mix of romance, science and conspiracy theory drawn directly from her journals and a vast archive of personal film and photographs.

Hochelaga terre des âmes

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Mohawk archaeologist Baptiste Asigny engages in a search for his ancestors following a tragic terrain slump in the Percival Molson Stadium.

Under Milk Wood

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The delightful if peculiar story of a day in the life of a small, Welsh fishing village called “Llareggub” in which we meet a host of curious characters (and ghosts) through the ‘eyes’ of Blind Captain Cat.