T2 Trainspotting

T2 Trainspotting 2017

6.95

Han pasado 20 años desde que Mark Renton abandonara Escocia, y la heroína. Ahora, Renton vuelve a su Edimburgo natal con el objetivo de rehacer su vida y reencontrarse con sus amigos de toda la vida: David "Spud" Murphy, y Simon "Sick Boy" Williamson; al mismo tiempo que Francis "Franco" Begbie sale de la prisión con sed de venganza. Secuela de 'Trainspotting' (1996), basada en 'Porno', la siguiente novela de Irvine Welsh, aunque el director Boyle aseguró que el guión de John Hodge no será demasiado fiel al libro.

2017

Redención (Tyrannosaur)

Redención (Tyrannosaur) 2011

7.20

Joseph (Peter Mullan), un viudo alcohólico, violento y autodestructivo, encuentra una esperanza de redención en Hannah (Olivia Colman), una mujer muy religiosa, a la que conoce a raíz de un altercado. Al principio Joseph se burla de su fe y da por supuesto que su existencia es muy apacible, pero pronto descubre que la vida de Hannah está llena de dolor y confusión. A medida que su relación se consolida, ambos se dan cuenta de que el amor y la amistad pueden encontrarse incluso en los lugares más oscuros.

2011

Ray & Liz

Ray & Liz 2018

6.74

En las afueras de Birmingham y en los márgenes de la sociedad, la familia Billingham lleva a cabo rituales extremos, rompiendo tabúes en una vida determinada por factores que escapan a su control. Basada en las memorias del fotógrafo y director Richard Billingham, la película se centra en sus padres Ray y Liz, su relación y el impacto que tuvieron en Richard y su hermano pequeño Jason.

2018

Comedown

Comedown 2012

4.80

Un grupo de amigos convierte el edificio donde vivieron en su infancia en una estación de radio clandestina. Sin embargo, pronto se dan cuenta de que no son los únicos en el lugar y deberán defenderse.

2012

Tony

Tony 2010

5.90

Tony, un tipo solitario con una insana obsesión por el cine de acción, suele buscar la amistad de los traficantes de droga de su barrio y de las chicas que se anuncian en las cabinas telefónicas. Vecinos, inspectores de televisión, gays y drogadictos son siempre bienvenidos en su apartamento, a condición de que se porten bien. Pero cuando un niño del barrio desaparece, su peculiar estilo de vida lo convierte en sospechoso, y sus secretos acabarán saliendo a la luz.

2010

The Pack

The Pack 2012

4.70

Dos estudiantes de cine se adentran en el barrio de Draymen State con la intención de realizar un documental que muestre cómo se vive en la zona. Encontrarán un territorio hostil, que ha alimentado todo tipo de leyendas urbanas.

2012

Shameless

Shameless 2004

7.67

The story of a young group of siblings pretty much abandoned by their parents, surviving by their wits - and humor - on a rough Manchester council estate. Whilst they won't admit it, they need help and find it in Steve, a young middle class lad who falls for Fiona, the oldest sibling, and increasingly finds himself drawn to this unconventional and unique family. Anarchic family life seen through the eyes of an exceptionally bright fifteen year old, who struggles to come of age in the context of his belligerent father, closeted brother, psychotic sister and internet porn star neighbors.

2004

Birds of a Feather

Birds of a Feather 1989

6.00

Birds of a Feather is a British sitcom that was broadcast on BBC One from 1989 until 1998 and on ITV from 2013. Starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, it was created by Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, who also wrote some of the episodes along with many other writers. The first episode sees sisters Tracey Stubbs and Sharon Theodopolopodos brought together when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery. Sharon, who lived in an Edmonton council flat, moves into Tracey's expensive house in Chigwell, Essex. Their next-door neighbour, and later friend, Dorien Green is a middle-aged married woman who is constantly having affairs with younger men. In the later series the location is changed to Hainault. The series ended on Christmas Eve 1998 after a 9-year-run.

1989

Only Fools and Horses

Only Fools and Horses 1981

7.92

The misadventures of two wheeler dealer brothers Del Boy and Rodney Trotter of 'Trotters Independent Traders PLC' who scrape their living by selling dodgy goods believing that next year they will be millionaires.

1981

In Sickness and in Health

In Sickness and in Health 1985

7.80

Sequel to 'Till Death Us Do Part' with the bad tempered Alf Garnett, who has not mellowed with the years and is as bigoted as ever.

1985

Rock & Chips

Rock & Chips 2010

8.17

Period comedy drama and prequel to Only Fools and Horses, following the exploits of the Trotter family in sixties Peckham.

2010

The Fosters

The Fosters 1976

5.30

The first sitcom written both for and starring black actors, The Fosters showcased the early work of Lenny Henry (riding high on a recent win in talent series New Faces) as the budding artist son of easy going family man Samuel Foster (Norman Beaton, who would go on to gain fame in ‘90s comedy Desmond’s). The series follows the day-to-day trials of Samuel and his lively wife Pearl (both immigrants from Guyana) and their three children on a South London housing estate. It was created and developed by Jon Watkins, who adapted the American sitcom, Good Times, developed by Norman Lear, and created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans. It was the first British sitcom to have an entirely black cast. It was the predecessor to many future British television programmes that featured a predominantly black cast:.

1976