Matt Strevens
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"She's back. The Thirteenth Doctor is returning for the thirteenth series, a six-part Event Serial. Since their last epic battle in Revolution of the Daleks, the Doctor and Yaz have been exploring the universe together but with the Doctor now questioning everything about her past she will undoubtedly be searching for answers. Series Thirteen will introduce some terrifying new adversaries and the return of truly iconic old enemies. Expect action, fun,...
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Language
English
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Description
Actor William Hartnell felt trapped by a succession of tough-guy roles. Wannabe producer Verity Lambert was frustrated by the TV industry's glass ceiling. Both of them were to find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday afternoon drama, time travel and monsters! Allied with a brilliant creative team, they went on to introduce the world to the longest running science fiction series ever, currently in its 50th year and counting....
Publisher
BBC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Maxine Peake returns as QC Martha Costello who, one year into being a member of the Queen's Counsel, is busier than ever. Sparks continue to fly between Martha and fellow QC Clive Reader. Can they keep their relationship professional? Will an Exciting job opening tear the team of barristers apart? Rivalries sizzle and passions flare in the gripping third season of Silk"--Container.
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Series
Silk ; 6
Language
English
Description
Martha is becoming increasingly isolated as she fights to defend ex-boyfriend Sean against overwhelming evidence. Determined to ignore an angry Clive who attempts to force her to confront the holes in her client's story, Martha begins to wonder if she's cut out for this world. As she begins to uncover further lies Sean has told she is shocked when she has to rely on an old enemy to have any hope of clearing his name.
Author
Series
Silk ; 4
Language
English
Description
When an anxious solicitor turns up on the doorstep of Shoe Lane Billy knows just who he needs. Dani's nephew is fighting extradition to the US on charges of terrorism and despite Clive's warnings Martha cannot let the system swallow up a young man without any firm evidence. Up against the might of the US government, Martha must use all her skills to save Rashid; even if he seems reluctant to help himself.
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Series
Silk ; 2
Language
English
Description
Delving into the murky world of professional football, Martha must put her feelings aside to defend a footballer accused of a pitch assault on another player. Witnessed by tens of thousands of football fans it seems an impossible task. Reluctant to cooperate and help his defense, Martha must gain the trust of her client to discover a secret he's determined to keep hidden from the football world.
Author
Series
Silk ; 5
Language
English
Description
Martha has to put her personal feelings aside when she is asked to defend a close friend from her past. Is she strong enough to ask him the tough questions in order to do her job properly? The evidence against him in the case of a gangland execution is overwhelming.
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Series
Silk ; 1
Language
English
Description
Clive has finally become a Silk but his celebration party is dramatically cut short when news of the arrest of the son of the Head of Chambers for killing a police officer reaches the celebrations. Martha must step in to defend the young man despite the overwhelming evidence.
Author
Series
Silk ; 3
Language
English
Description
Battle lines are drawn when Martha and Clive find themselves on opposing sides in a high profile case of assisted suicide. A mother is accused of helping her severely paralyzed daughter to die and Martha must fight to defend her client in a test case amidst the moral arguments that surround such a contentious subject.
Author
Language
English
Description
Written by Mark Gatiss, this drama chronicles the genesis of Doctor Who and the dramatic build-up to its first broadcast on 23 November 1963. It is the story of how an unlikely set of brilliant people created a true television original. And how an actor - William Hartnell - stereotyped in hard-man roles became a hero to millions. Discover how Doctor Who captivated the whole country - and how close it came to extermination!
