Thames Television Movie Trailers
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Competition Trailer (1971)
05 October 1971
An out of work man must take his son to a school poetry competition while accompanied by his friendly neighbours, of which, he's not too secretly been having an affair with the wife.
A Small Dance Trailer (1991)
16 November 1991
In the emptiness of the Lincolnshire fens, rural teenager Donna feels trapped in a joyless life with a domineering father and a dull job at the food factory.
A Bit of a Lift Trailer (1973)
25 September 1973
A man meets a woman at a wedding and manages to sweet talk her, only to end up inadvertently helping out another male.
Danny the Champion of the World Trailer (1989)
28 July 1989
Somewhere in England, in the Autumn of 1955, a widowed father and his son live an idyllic life together.
A Fluid Arrangement Trailer (1972)
26 September 1972
Ernie decides to pack up and go to sea, however he had not taken into account the repercussions that would be felt by those around him.
Russian Roulette Trailer (1973)
06 November 1973
It's 1865, Fiodor in St, Petersburg is reluctantly supporting his dead wife's family, when he meets new love in the form of Anna and a new life beckons escaping away and traveling Europe.
Macbeth Trailer (1979)
02 February 1979
Macbeth is a 1978 videotaped version of Trevor Nunn's Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play by William Shakespeare.
The Three Sisters Trailer (1981)
29 December 1981
Olga, Masha, and Irina Prozoroff lead lonely and purposeless lives following the death of their father who has commanded the local army post.
Detective Waiting Trailer (1971)
14 September 1971
A cat and mouse game develops between a big man of crime and a young detective constable. But the big man doesn't realize, that this mouse roars.
It's Your Move Trailer (1982)
18 October 1982
A silent slapstick comedy depicting the travails of young couple moving into a new home, who hire an accident-prone firm of house removers, headed by Sykes.
A Better Class of Person Trailer (1985)
02 January 1985
Adaptation of John Osborne's autobiography about his early life, showing his much-loved but frail father and combative relationship with his mother.
Say Goodnight to Your Grandma Trailer (1970)
27 October 1970
Colin Welland's play about a wife, her mother, her mother-in-law and conflict.
Bellman and True Trailer (1987)
12 November 1987
Hiller, a computer expert, was bribed by group of bank robbers to obtain details of the security system at a newly-built bank.
Cold Comfort Farm Trailer (1995)
01 January 1995
In this adaptation of the satirical British novel, Flora Poste, a plucky London society girl orphaned at age 19, finds a new home with some rough relatives, the Starkadders of Cold Comfort Farm.
Twelfth Night, or What You Will Trailer (1988)
30 December 1988
The tale begins when a brother and sister are separated in a shipwreck, but survive to be washed up on the shore of Illyria.
Hitting Town Trailer (1976)
26 April 1976
Ralph decides to give his sister Clare a night on the town to cheer her up. They visit a burger bar and a disco in a modern precinct, and Clare gets slightly drunk.
Lindsey Trailer (1980)
22 July 1980
Mary and Barry Case's second child, Lindsey, has spina bifida. They must decide whether to allow an operation which would save her life but leave her permanently crippled, or leave her fate to nature.
Up Among the Cuckoos Trailer (1970)
07 June 1970
A couple rebel against being forced out of their home (in the name of progress) and into a high rise publicly owned apartment.
The Way of the World Trailer (1975)
05 March 1975
In order for Millamant and Mirabell to get married and receive Millamant's full dowry, Mirabell must receive the blessing of Millamant's aunt, Lady Wishfort.
Nightlife Trailer (1982)
03 August 1982
John meets Susan at a party and they return to his flat in order that she can call a taxi. John's brash neighbour Denny makes his own assumptons, and investigates.
Ireland, Mother Ireland Trailer (1971)
03 August 1971
A story of the timeless futility of war and death by war, of men who fought for their country, killed for a dream of freedom and died because they were betrayed.
Friends and Other Lovers Trailer (1981)
05 August 1981
Traces the history of Anna who leaves school and becomes a prostitute. Three years later she becomes involved with a lecturer at college in Oxford.
Anywhere but England Trailer (1972)
31 October 1972
Jennifer visiting her Dad living on a Mediterranean Island, finds his way of life is now being threatened by local politics.
Contract Trailer (1981)
15 July 1981
George is a leading industrialist, respected and feared by many. Billy, however, has no fear of him, as he shows when chance brings them together.
A Murder of Quality Trailer (1991)
04 October 1991
At the request of his old war time colleague Ailsa Brimley, George Smiley agrees to look into the murder of Stella Rode.
A Tribute to Tommy Cooper Trailer (1986)
16 September 1986
A retrospective of the comedy genius of Tommy Cooper, with tributes from the likes of Eamonn Andrewsd
The Sun Is God Trailer (1974)
01 January 1974
A dramatised documentary of the life and work of JMW Turner.
Ingmar Bergman: The Magic Lantern Trailer (1988)
24 May 1988
The first of two documentaries about Ingmar Bergman produced to mark his 70th birthday. Includes behind the scenes "home movies" from Bergman's personal archive, interviews with Bergman recorded over his 40 years in the film industry and passages from his autobiography read by Max von Sydow and Bergman himself.
The Glory Hole Trailer (1982)
10 August 1982
Cathy and Noel are a Catholic and a protestant soldier. They fall in love, to their cost.
Murphy's Stroke Trailer (1980)
21 May 1980
The horse Gay Future is at the centre of an Irish betting syndicate in 1974 which saw trainer Antony Collins present a poor performing horse at his stables.
The Mating Season Trailer (1976)
27 December 1976
Bruce is a widower being pursued by an amorous woman. But is she after him, or his business?
Schindler Trailer (1983)
01 October 1983
The true story of German-Czech businessman Oskar Schindler (1908-74) as told by some of the Jews — more than a thousand people — whose lives he saved from extermination during World War II.
Sea Song Trailer (1974)
10 September 1974
Millionaire recluse Ray Carter takes part in a single handed race across the Atlantic - but soon discovers a stowaway.
In Sickness and in Health Trailer (1975)
21 May 1975
A hard-working doctor must also carry the burden of a turbulent home life, due to the expectations of his demanding wife.
Rumour Trailer (1970)
02 March 1970
A hard-bitten newspaper reporter is drawn back into the world of sleaze he had hoped to have left behind, and this time it goes right to the top.
The Stumbling Block Trailer (1972)
11 December 1972
Alfred decides to move with the times and improve his family business. However, he finds that it's bad enough to be up against strong-minded relations without the biggest stumbling block of all - his own stupid, but well-meaning, son.
The Day of the Janitor Trailer (1981)
08 July 1981
Comedy about a maintenance supervisor in an office block whose idea of the company he works for is changed when he has to fix a leak in an executive's office.
Two Days That Shook the Branch Trailer (1978)
09 May 1978
Des, an enthusiastic incompetent, always promises rather more that he can deliver.
The Company Man Trailer (1970)
06 November 1970
Agnes realizes 'the other woman' in her and Bob's family life is the company he works for. 'The Company' demands total priority and loyalty in Bob's life.
Father's Help Trailer (1971)
19 October 1971
A father who ditched his family life to be free and single again finds some unexpected guests left on his doorstep by his wife who has now done the same.
The Prime Minister's Daughter Trailer (1970)
13 July 1970
In a fictitious English parliament, various tactics are employed in the pursuit of power, even to the extent of bismerching member's of a politician's family.
Skirmishes Trailer (1982)
27 July 1982
Two sisters sit at the bedside of their dying mother. One has dedicated herself to looking after her mother, whilst the other has dedicated herself to life, but has returned for the imminent death.
A Touch of the Victorians Trailer (1972)
05 September 1972
An Amateur Drama Troupe putting on a show at an old people's home, start to improvise the script with their own personal problems.
Brussel Sprouts Trailer (1973)
02 October 1973
Two scout patrols from London's East End, meet up on a holiday in Kent and find it was not what they were expecting at all.
Last Night Another Dissident... Trailer (1981)
01 July 1981
Based on the story of Nina Voronel's husband, a physics professor and Jewish "dissident" in the Soviet Union.
Forget About Me Trailer (1990)
01 January 1990
Two Scottish soldiers stationed in Germany head to Budapest to see a Simple Minds concert and fall for a local girl.
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll Trailer (1977)
28 June 1977
A rock star is kidnapped at the end of a concert.The record company ask the question is he worth more dead than alive?
Little Girls Don't Trailer (1981)
10 March 1981
Little Girls Don't" is the tale of two girls, Sheryl and Abbey who have been inseparable friends since childhood despite coming from very different backgrounds.
The Second Interview Trailer (1970)
29 September 1970
A man who has become a slave to buying luxuries tells his wife that he is being interviewed for a higher-paid position at work.
Looking for Vicky Trailer (1980)
29 July 1980
A woman is alone in an isolated house. She receives constant phone calls for Vicky, but she doesn't know who Vicky can be.
The Bargain Hunters Trailer (1971)
10 August 1971
Tom and Cynthia buy a £20 painting and suddenly believe it to be valuable.
Hooligan Trailer (1985)
20 August 1985
Documentary which examines the motivation behind the organisation of football violence by groups such as West Ham's "Inter-City Firm", who often travel by first class ticket.
Whatever Became of Me? Trailer (1972)
29 August 1972
Peter feels his life has to change, but should he risk his marriage with another woman?
The Others Trailer (1970)
15 June 1970
Robert and Claire inherited an old Victorian house which they plan to renovate. While visiting the place their car breaks down and they are forced to spend the night there.
Cork and Bottle Trailer (1977)
24 May 1977
A disillusioned husband and wife take a trip across the Channel, hoping to find themselves. In fact they find the French are not what they expected.
Warm Feet, Warm Heart Trailer (1970)
22 September 1970
Albert has to chose between his wife Ursula and Molly, the cook in his factory. One empties his wallet regularly, the other other feeds him heartily.
Girl on the M1 Trailer (1971)
21 September 1971
A 'lorry driver groupie' decides to start a new life.
Amy, Wonderful Amy Trailer (1974)
22 May 1974
Barbara lives in a fantasy world of trying to become a great woman pilot like her heroine, the late Amy Johnson.
One Chance in Four Trailer (1980)
26 August 1980
Play which examines the conflict between the generations of a Greek-Cypriot family. Dimitri and Trulla are to be married.
Tommy Cooper - The Magic Touch Trailer (1993)
01 January 1993
Tommy Cooper, the hapless magician who was in a league of his own, is joined here by a star-studded selection of guests in previously unseen extracts from his classic TV series.