James Bolam
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 580 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When successful London barrister William Travers suffers a nervous breakdown, he moves his family and practice to rural Suffolk. Called upon to defend an old friend, he is caught up in a conspiracy that stretches far beyond the courtroom. James Purefoy stars in a taut, engrossing thriller from the creator of Foyle's War.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 463 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Sexy, ambitious Superintendent Sandra Pullman leads the Metropolitan Police Force's Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad in this affable police drama. Her team: Three aging former detectives lured out of retirement. Gerry Standing is a womanizer, Brian Lane is clinically depressed, and Jack Halford has conversations with his dead wife. Can this curmudgeonly trio of crime-busters learn new tricks to crack tough crimes, or are the old ways, a blend of...
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 470 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Sandra Pullman, a dishy, driven superintendent, heads a team of aging detectives pulled out of retirement for a job they're uniquely qualified to do: tackle cold cases. Each detective has a troubled personal history. Jack lost his wife to a hit and run driver. Gerry is a ladies' man with a past. Brian is an alcoholic with marital problems. Even workaholic Sandra must cope with a shattering secret, revealed during a grisly situation. Includes bonus...
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 582 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The hit British crime series returns with new mysteries. Aging cops and traditional sleuthing trump high-tech gadgets and modern criminology. As one of the most-watched shows on British television, New Tricks features strong writing, wry humor, and a splendid cast. Bonus: Behind-the-scenes featurette and bloopers.
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 467 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A critical and ratings favorite on both sides of the pond, New Tricks follows a team of semi-retired and somewhat curmudgeonlydetectives as they reinvestigate cold cases. The fifth season returns with more sharp writing, dry humor, and engrossing mysteries. Guest stars include Claire Bloom, James Fox, David Troughton, and Ronald Pickup. Includes bonus behind-the-scenes featurette.
6) Marriage
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 220 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Married couple Ian and Emma negotiate the insecurities, ambiguities hopes, and fears, and the risks and the gifts of a long-term intimate relationship.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 310 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The final season continues the story of high-spirited heroine, Charlotte Heywood, and her friend, Georgiana Lambe. What adventures, scandals, intrigue and above all else - romance - await them?
Publisher
Acorn Media
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
3 videodiscs (ca. 461 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman leads a motley crew of retired cops who solve cold cases. Includes all eight episodes from the fourth season.
...well written and well acted...Recommended.--Library Journal