Tom Hooper – MRQE

Longford (TV)

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

A portrait of Lord Longford, a tireless British campaigner whose controversial beliefs often resulted in furious political debate and personal conflict.

“Love in a Cold Climate”

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

Dramatization of Nancy Mitford’s novel about three aristocratic young girls’ adventures in love.

The Danish Girl

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

When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she’s meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda’s love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

“John Adams”

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Adapted from David McCullough’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.

Les Misérables

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel set in 19th-century France, in which a paroled prisoner named Jean Valjean seeks redemption.

The King’s Speech

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

The King’s Speech tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George (‘Bertie’) reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country into war.

The Damned United

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough’s abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players’ dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor.

Red Dust

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Sarah Barcant, a lawyer in New York City who grew up in South Africa, returns to her childhood dwelling place to intercede for Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician who was tortured during apartheid.