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Nicholas Parsons

Nicholas Parsons

Nicholas Parsons is associated with: Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool)

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Brains of Britain (or How Quizzing Became Cool) (2016)

We all love a good quiz. So here's a question - when did ordinary contestants turn into the pro-quizzers of today? Giving the answers are Victoria Coren Mitchell, Judith Keppel, Chris Tarrant, Mark Labbett, Nicholas Parsons and many more. Narrated by Ben M ...

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The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch with Nicholas Parsons (2016)

Nicholas Parsons explores his life-long enthusiasm for clocks when he goes in search of the most valuable and famous watch in the world - the so-called Marie Antoinette. ...

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Filmed in Supermarionation (2014)

The definitive documentary about the iconic television series developed by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and their production companies (AP Films and Century 21 Pictures). Supermarionation was a revolutionary technique used in all their programmes throughout t ...

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Frost on Sketch Shows (2013)

Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television. ...

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There Is No Plane to Zagreb (2012)

A retrospective of events in director Louis van Gasteren's life from 1964 to 1969, filmed by him in that period and reflected on from his vantage point over 40 years later at the age of 90. ...

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The Unforgettable Norman Wisdom (2011)

Family and friends pay tribute to the funnyman, who was one of Britain's best-loved stars of stage, TV and film for more than 50 years - and also became a cult figure in Albania, where his films were ruled to be acceptable entertainment during the country' ...

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13 Hours That Saved Britain (2011)

In this documentary, experts dissect the Battle of Britain, which took place on Sept. 15, 1940 — a day that determined the fate of the nation. ...

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Lady Godiva (2008)

Quirky young art teacher Jemima takes up a £100,00 bet to ride through the town naked on horseback like Lady Godiva to keep her beloved Art Factory open. ...

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Is Benny Hill Still Funny? (2006)

A documentary looking at the life of Benny Hill and with the use of an audience reaction test finding out if he is still funny to contemporary audiences. ...

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Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa! (2006)

Kenneth Williams was the star of the Carry Ons and Round the Horne. Despite his fame, he led a life full of mental torture as he tried to overcome his homosexuality in 1950s Britain. ...

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Bottom Mindless Violence (2004)

The only word to describe the amazing duo of Rik Mayall and Adrian Edminson is genius. For the past 25 years they have provided us with some unforgettable programs that left us on the floor such as The Young Ones, The Dangerous Brothers and of course, Bott ...

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Another Audience With Ken Dodd (2002)

Once again, Ken Dodd (with over 40 years in his trade) performs his unique set in front of a host of celebrities gathered to show their appreciation of his enduring talent. ...

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Wendy Richard: A Life on the Box (2001)

Profile of actress Wendy Richard's remarkable television career, featuring classic clips and contributions from colleagues. ...

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Hospital! (1997)

Comedy about a brilliant young brain surgeon set in an unorthodox hospital. A "Naked Gun" type comedy from Britain, this one-off special was made specifically for the launch of Channel 5 in 1997. ...

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Doctor Who: The Curse of Fenric (1989)

The Doctor and Ace arrive at a secret military base during World War II, where an ancient evil from the Doctor's past prepares to make his final deadly move. As hideous vampires rise from the sea and Russian commandoes begin to close in, they are confronte ...

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Mr Jolly Lives Next Door (1988)

A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit gang and an ax murderer - Mr. Jolly. Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood, and maximum hilarity, all rolled into one. ...

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Spy Story (1976)

A nuclear war specialist returns from a mission gathering data on Soviet communications and electronic warfare techniques in the Arctic Ocean to find that his flat has been broken into and mysteriously re-decorated. ...

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The Best of Benny Hill (1974)

The Best of Benny Hill is a 1974 film version of material from the television comedy series, The Benny Hill Show. This movie features sketches from the early Thames Television years, from 1969 to 1973. ...

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S.S. France (1973)

An onboard documentary following the passengers and crew of S.S. France on a trip from Southampton to New York and back. The film includes a look behind the scenes at what it takes to operate all that goes on during a voyage. ...

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Danger Point (1971)

Three irresponsible teenagers borrow a yacht belonging to the local Sea Scouts and run out of fuel. They hoist the sail in an endeavour to stop the boat drifting on to the notoriously dangerous Bradda Head, but find themselves in even greater trouble in th ...

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Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968)

George Lester is a man who is chasing rainbows, looking for the pot of gold at the end. When his wife, Pamela grows tired of being dragged all over the world, she leaves him. While she is away, George converts her family home into a discotheque, when she r ...

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The Ghost Goes Gear (1966)

Unbeknownst to the Spencer Davis Group, their manager is upper class, grew up in a haunted manor, and is called Algernon. When they visit his home, they find out that the family is broke, they don't have the money to pay the servants, and their home is goi ...

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The Wrong Box (1966)

In Victorian England, a fortune now depends on which of two brothers outlives the other—or can be made to have seemed to do so. ...

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Every Day's a Holiday (1965)

A group of teenagers take jobs at a holiday camp for the summer and enter a TV talent show ...

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Murder Ahoy (1964)

During an annual board of trustees meeting, one of the trustees dies. Miss Marple thinks he's been poisoned after finding a chemical on him. She sets off to investigate at the ship where he had just come from. The fourth and final film from the Miss Marple ...

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Carry On Regardless (1961)

After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, including a chimp's tea party, trying to stay sober at a wine tasting… and demolishing a house. ...

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Doctor in Love (1960)

Doctors Burke and Hare leave the confines of St Swithins for the world of general practice, stopping off on the way as patients at the Foulness Anti-cold Unit. Hare then takes up a position as junior in a well-healed G.P.'s surgery while Burke continues to ...

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Let's Get Married (1960)

A medical student who is thrown out of his university, ends up working in a laundry and rebuilds his confidence with a relationship with a fashion model. ...

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Upstairs and Downstairs (1959)

On marrying the boss's daughter, Richard takes his father-in-law's advice to hire a live-in domestic. He soon finds good help is hard to come by. Run-ins follow with dipsomaniacs, bank robbers, a Welsh lass who takes one look at London and runs, and an Ita ...

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Carlton-Browne of the F.O. (1959)

Great Britain has had an international agreement for the last 50 years with a small pacific island. It has been ignored until the death of their king brings it to the attention of the Foreign Office in Whitehall. They decide to send Cadogan de Vere Carlton ...

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Too Many Crooks (1959)

Accident-prone Fingers runs a pretty unsuccessful gang. They try and rob wealthy but tricky Billy Gordon - who distrusts banks and fears the Inland Revenue - but he sees Fingers and the boys off. So they decide to kidnap his daughter, only to end up with h ...

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Happy Is the Bride (1958)

In a quiet summer corner of Wiltshire that is forever England, David and Janet decide to tie the knot. Unfortunately this is the cue for everyone else to take over proceedings, to the dismay of the couple and the increasing despair of Janet's father. ...

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Brothers in Law (1957)

Roger Thursby is an overly keen, newly-qualified barrister who rubs his fellow barristers up the wrong way. When he is thrown in at the deep-end, with a particularly hot-tempered judge and tricky case, Thursby learns how to prove himself not only to the ju ...

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Eyewitness (1956)

Lucy Church, the sole witness to a fatal robbery, is struck by a passing bus and her life lies in the balance as the thieves wait for a chance to finish her off. ...

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The Long Arm (1956)

Scotland Yard detectives attempt to solve a spate of safe robberies across England beginning with clues found at the latest burglary in London. The film is notable for using a police procedural style made popular by Ealing in their 1950 film The Blue Lamp. ...

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An Alligator Named Daisy (1955)

Returning from a cricket match in Ireland, Peter Weston gains a pet alligator from another passenger who abandons it with him. He is horrified and while his first instinct is to get rid of it he develops a relationship with a young Irishwoman who appears ...

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Simon and Laura (1955)

A couple of bickering, married performers agree to star in a "Mr. and Mrs." TV show. ...

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To Dorothy, a Son (1954)

Under a complicated bequest from her uncle, Myrtle stands to inherit $2,000,000 if her ex-husband doesn't have any male heirs on the way, else he gets the cash. She journies from New York to England, and finally tracks him down with his heavily pregnant ne ...

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The Master of Bankdam (1947)

Generational family struggles for control of a family business in 19th century Yorkshire, and to be the Master of Bankdam. ...

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