Our Friends in the North (1996)

Summary: Drama examining the politics and change across Britain from the Sixties to the Nineties seen through the varying fortunes of four friends.

Release Date: January 15, 1996

Genres: Drama, History

Runtime: 1 h 09 min

MPAA: TV-MA

Production: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

8.5 - IMDb
419 votes

When the Boat Comes In (1976)

Summary: Set in Gallowshields on Tyneside between the 2 World Wars, this story follows the life of ex-sergeant Jack Ford and the Seaton family as they deal with the aftermath of the Great War, the Great 1920s Depression and trade union act...

Release Date: January 08, 1976

Genres: Drama, History

Runtime: 0 h 50 min

Production: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

8.4 - IMDb
4689 votes

Robin Hood (1984)

Summary: A forest mystical being appoints two men in succession as the legendary outlaw defender of the oppressed.

Release Date: January 15, 1984

Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy

Runtime: 1 h 00 min

MPAA: TV-PG

Production: Goldcrest Films International, Harlech Television (HTV)

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

7.8 - IMDb
359 votes

Play for Today (1970)

Summary: BBC anthology series featuring original plays, theatrical and literary adaptations from 1970-1984. Over 300 episodes aired, each 50 mins to 1 hr 40 mins long. Some were later developed into series, like Rumpole of the Bailey.

Release Date: October 15, 1970

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Runtime: 1 h 15 min

Production: British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English