Roman Mysteries is a television series based on the series of children's historical novels by Caroline Lawrence. It is reportedly the most expensive British more
Roman Mysteries is a television series based on the series of children's historical novels by Caroline Lawrence. It is reportedly the most expensive British children's TV series to date at £1 million per hour.
The series began filming in June 2006 and was first broadcast from 8 May 2007. The series is divided into "scrolls", each based on one book, starting with The Secrets of Vesuvius. The stories are told in the same order as the book series, except for book 6, The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina, which is transposed to the second season. Books 11 and 12 were not adapted, and the series ends with the adaptation of Book 13. Each scroll consists of two half-hour episodes. The first scroll guest-starred Simon Callow as Pliny the Elder.
On 22 May 2007, after just two episodes, Anne Foy announced on CBBC on BBC One that the show has been postponed due to recent events in the news and would return later in the year on CBBC on BBC One. Since "The Pirates of Pompeii" was about children being kidnapped, the postponement was most likely due to the then recent disappearance of Madeleine McCann. On 19 June the series began broadcasting again from the beginning.
Filming for the second season began on 13 August 2007. The episodes are based on the novels The Gladiators from Capua, The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina, The Colossus of Rhodes, The Fugitive from Corinth and The Slave-girl from Jerusalem. close
Sir Kenneth Clarke guides us through the ages exploring the glorious rise of civilisation in western man. Beginning with the bleakness of the dark ages more
Sir Kenneth Clarke guides us through the ages exploring the glorious rise of civilisation in western man. Beginning with the bleakness of the dark ages to the present day, we consider civilisation's articulations and expressions in some of man's finest works of art. close
Built with 1 million bricks laid by 30,000 slaves, the Colosseum forced the Roman genius to develop new building techniques that still benefit architects. more
Built with 1 million bricks laid by 30,000 slaves, the Colosseum forced the Roman genius to develop new building techniques that still benefit architects. However, not every aspect of Roman history is so triumphant. close
In May 1610, François Ravalac attempted to assassinate King Henry IV of France, and the ruler was tragically killed. Unfortunately, on this day, all the more
In May 1610, François Ravalac attempted to assassinate King Henry IV of France, and the ruler was tragically killed. Unfortunately, on this day, all the thoughts of the monarch were occupied only with the search for the woman he loved. He left the palace unaccompanied and found himself on the unsafe streets of Paris. But the crime committed against the royal power, contrary to the expectations of radical groups, nullified the religious conflict.
The series on the script Emmanuel Bezier "The day when history was made" with Arnaud Bedouet as Henry IV will appeal to those interested in European history: it tells about the most significant events in France of the XVII century. close
The story of three decades of war told through the eyes of various men who were its key players: Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, Mussolini, Churchill, Tojo, more
The story of three decades of war told through the eyes of various men who were its key players: Roosevelt, Hitler, Patton, Mussolini, Churchill, Tojo, DeGaulle and MacArthur. The series examines the two wars as one contiguous timeline starting in 1914 and concluding in 1945 with these unique individuals coming of age in World War I before ultimately calling the shots in World War II. close
Scientific research, as well as comparisons of the peoples of ancient Rome and America of the XX century with competitors, reveal the x-factor that these more
Scientific research, as well as comparisons of the peoples of ancient Rome and America of the XX century with competitors, reveal the x-factor that these peoples had, and others lacked. From exploring the universal question of the successful development of a nation, community, or organization to finding the factors that matter to such success. close
Yi San, also known as Wind of the Palace, is a 2007 South Korean historical drama, starring Lee Seo-jin, Han Ji-min, Park Eun-hye, and Lee Jong-soo. It more
Yi San, also known as Wind of the Palace, is a 2007 South Korean historical drama, starring Lee Seo-jin, Han Ji-min, Park Eun-hye, and Lee Jong-soo. It aired on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation from September 17, 2007 to June 16, 2008 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55. The series was produced by Lee Byeong-Hoon, who also produced award-winning television series Dae Jang Geum.
It won "Top Excellence Acting Award" for Lee Seo Jin and "Best Actress" for Han Ji-min at MBC's Acting Awards. close
Oleg Koshevoy, Lyubov Shevtsova, Ulyana Gromova, Sergey Tyulenin are ordinary Soviet high school students who lived in the small Ukrainian town of Krasnodon. more
Oleg Koshevoy, Lyubov Shevtsova, Ulyana Gromova, Sergey Tyulenin are ordinary Soviet high school students who lived in the small Ukrainian town of Krasnodon. They dreamed of love and made plans for the future. But their lives were turned upside down by war. On the territory occupied by the fascists, the guys create the resistance organization “Young Guard” and lead a heroic fight against the invaders. close
Documentary-game series about the Kronstadt uprising of 1921. At the end of February 1917, Kronstadt became the place on the map of the Russian Empire more
Documentary-game series about the Kronstadt uprising of 1921. At the end of February 1917, Kronstadt became the place on the map of the Russian Empire where the flames of the revolution broke out and from where it spread to other regions. The Baltic sailors were the first to revolt against the old government and established a new, Bolshevik one. So why did they rise up against the power of the Soviets even four years later?
The film recreates the events of that time, telling about the reasons that forced the sailors to take up arms again. The insurgency that began did not bother the authorities jokingly, and while the Kronstadts sought open and honest negotiations, the propaganda of the Bolsheviks had already declared them outside the law. close
Sitcom about three desperate young men from the suburbs who try to get laid, hold down jobs and climb the social ladder in the big city - which just happens to be ancient Rome.
Sitcom about three desperate young men from the suburbs who try to get laid, hold down jobs and climb the social ladder in the big city - which just happens to be ancient Rome. close
The adventure series “Son of the Raven” tells about the events that take place in the 12th century. It all begins on a dark night off the coast of one more
The adventure series “Son of the Raven” tells about the events that take place in the 12th century. It all begins on a dark night off the coast of one of the Baltic islands. Here in the midst of a storm, pirates look for their next victim. They notice a merchant ship and display a false lighthouse. The ship, flying on the reefs, breaks up, and the sea throws on the shore the coveted prey.
Among the wreckage is found a cradle with a miraculously surviving baby, and on its edge immediately sit a crow. Considering that this is a sign from above, the heroes of the historical series “Son of the Raven” decide to keep the boy with them. Leader Radomir (Boris Shcherbakov), who lost his son in one of the raids, takes the baby into his family and names him Roarg, or the Son of the Raven... close
Jodha Akbar is an epic drama about a sixteenth century story of the political marriage of convenience between a Mughal emperor Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din more
Jodha Akbar is an epic drama about a sixteenth century story of the political marriage of convenience between a Mughal emperor Abu'l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar and a Rajput princess Jodha Bai. The show focuses on how their political marriage brings love between them to an extent that it changed the fate of India. This period drama also portrays the wars of that time along with the relations between the Mughals and the Rajputs. The drama also focuses on the functioning of the queens, the courts, courtesans, the ministers and their influence on the love story of Jalal ud-din Muhammad Akbar and Jodha Bai. The show also highlights on how Mughal emperor Jalal ud-din Muhammad acquires the title of Akbar from the people. close
The Return of Iljimae is a 2009 South Korean historical action television series, starring Jung Il-woo in the title role of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo, Kim more
The Return of Iljimae is a 2009 South Korean historical action television series, starring Jung Il-woo in the title role of Iljimae, Yoon Jin-seo, Kim Min-jong and Jung Hye-young. It aired on MBC from January 21 to April 9, 2009 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 24 episodes.
The series is based on comic strip Iljimae, published between 1975 and 1977, by Ko Woo-yung which was based on a Chinese folklore from the Ming dynasty about a masked Robin Hood-esque character during the Joseon era. MBC bought the rights to the comic strip for their adaptation, which was to star Lee Seung-gi in the title role of Iljimae. However he pulled out and was replaced by Jung, which makes him the third Korean actor to play the hero following Jang Dong-gun and Lee Joon-gi for Iljimae. close
Bonekickers was a BBC drama about a team of archaeologists, set at the fictional Wessex University. It made its début on 8 July 2008 and ran for one series. more
Bonekickers was a BBC drama about a team of archaeologists, set at the fictional Wessex University. It made its début on 8 July 2008 and ran for one series.
It was written by Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes creators Matthew Graham and Ashley Pharoah. It was produced by Michele Buck and Damien Timmer of Mammoth Screen Ltd and co-produced with Monastic Productions. Archaeologist and Bristol University academic Mark Horton acted as the series' archaeological consultant. Adrian Lester has described the programme as "CSI meets Indiana Jones [...] There's an element of the crime procedural show, there's science, conspiracy theories – and there's a big underlying mystery that goes through the whole six-episode series."
Much of the series was filmed in the City of Bath, Somerset, with locations including the University of Bath campus. Additional locations included Brean Down Fort and Kings Weston House, Chavenage House for episodes 5 & 6 and Sheldon Manor.
On 21 November 2008 Broadcast magazine revealed the show would not be returning for a second series. close
March 1945. In the United States, research on the creation of an atomic bomb is in full swing in Los Alamos. American intelligence establishes that Soviet more
March 1945. In the United States, research on the creation of an atomic bomb is in full swing in Los Alamos. American intelligence establishes that Soviet agents operate in this center. And the information she sends to Moscow is likely intercepted by the Germans and could be used by them to produce lethal weapons.
The Russians use an absolutely impenetrable cipher, but a new German decryption machine can crack even disposable codes. It is located in Chokha Castle in Lower Silesia. This is where Captain Jörg arrives for service. Obersturmbanführer Globke, who heads a top-secret facility, has a new employee suspicious and is being monitored. close
This story basically follows the most important happenings in Prophet Josephs life, from the view of muslims. The most important happenings are: 1. his more
This story basically follows the most important happenings in Prophet Josephs life, from the view of muslims. The most important happenings are: 1. his travel to egypt 2. his rise and growing up in Egypt 3. his life problems when his "owner" Zuleikha falls in love with him and wants him to return the love to him. 4. his stay in prison, and how he reforms the prisoners. 5. his return by the side of the Pharao. 6. his uprising to the side of the pharao as his advisor. 7. his brothers coming to egypt, and how he decides to make them regret their mistakes so they can receive forgivness, and peace. 8. his reunion with his family after more than 20 years. close
Tells the story of Feride, an orphaned young girl who is forced to attend a boarding school. While she visits her aunt during holidays, she falls in love more
Tells the story of Feride, an orphaned young girl who is forced to attend a boarding school. While she visits her aunt during holidays, she falls in love with her cousin Kamran. Soon, their love grows to be mutual and intensifies. close
The work of talented directors Nana Dzhoradze Irakli Kvirikadze “From Fire and Light” attracts the attention of the viewer not only due to the simple more
The work of talented directors close
Based on the novel of the same name by Nikolai Nikitin.
On the formation of Soviet power in Uzbekistan, the struggle against the "Kokand Autonomy" and more
Based on the novel of the same name by Nikolai Nikitin.
On the formation of Soviet power in Uzbekistan, the struggle against the "Kokand Autonomy" and Basmachi. In the center of the plot is the fate of Yusup, a boy-slave at the stable of the rich Mammadov. Having matured and hardened in the conditions of the fighting years, Yusup became a commissar of the Red Army, and then a great party worker. close
Year 1944. Shortly before the start of the Crimean Offensive, the ships of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet and the Azov Naval Flotilla are in serious danger: more
Year 1944. Shortly before the start of the Crimean Offensive, the ships of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet and the Azov Naval Flotilla are in serious danger: German underwater commandos are preparing a large-scale operation to destroy the main combat units of the Soviet fleet in ports and roads. Aware of the seriousness of the threat, the Soviet command is developing an operation to detect and destroy the main base of the German underwater saboteurs. close
Ba-Woo is a degenerate man. He gambles, steals, fights and will do bossam (customary remarriage procedure where a widow is kidnapped) for money. He hides more
Ba-Woo is a degenerate man. He gambles, steals, fights and will do bossam (customary remarriage procedure where a widow is kidnapped) for money. He hides his real identity. While performing a bossam, he mistakenly kidnaps Princess Hwain. She is the daughter of Prince Gwanghae and the daughter-in-law of his enemy Lee Yi-Cheom. For a secret political agreement, she married the older brother of a man she loved, but, on the day of her wedding, her husband died. She then became a widow. close
Three naval cadets accidentally get possession of a secret diary that was stolen from Bestuzhev, a vice-chancellor of Russia. If this diary ever gets more
Three naval cadets accidentally get possession of a secret diary that was stolen from Bestuzhev, a vice-chancellor of Russia. If this diary ever gets abroad, the consequences for the country would be grave. The cadets are trying to return the papers to their owner, but there are others who want to get the papers... close
Ryu Ho Sun and Choi Hwa Jin are set to have arranged marriage, but she disappears during their wedding. Choi Ki Wan pretends and dresses up as a woman.
Ryu Ho Sun and Choi Hwa Jin are set to have arranged marriage, but she disappears during their wedding. Choi Ki Wan pretends and dresses up as a woman. close
The classic BBC dramatisation of Tolstoy's epic story of love and loss set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Anthony Hopkins heads the cast more
The classic BBC dramatisation of Tolstoy's epic story of love and loss set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Anthony Hopkins heads the cast as Pierre Bezuhov (a role for which he won the 1972 Best Actor BAFTA); Morag Hood is the impulsive and beautiful Natasha Rostova; Alan Dobie is the dour but heroic Andrei Bolkonsky; and David Swift is Napoleon, whose decision to invade Russia in 1812 has far-reaching consequences for Pierre and the Rostov and Bolkonsky families. The twenty-part serial was the vision of producer David Conroy whose principle aim was to transfer the rich characterisation and incident from Tolstoy's greatest novel to a television drama. Scripted by Jack Pulman and directed by John Davies, Conroy's War And Peace boasts superb acting, award-winning design (1972 Best Design BAFTA) and breathtaking battle sequences which were filmed in former Yugoslavia. close