2 Entertain Video (Firm)
1) Hard times
Series
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
Ã2009.
Language
English
Description
Local MP and schoolmaster Thomas Gradgrind raises his children, Louisa and Tom, in the utilitarian fashion, stressing reason and fact and dismissing imagination and emotion. Under his influence, Louisa grows cold while Tom turns to a secret life of drinking and gambling. To be nearer her brother, Louisa accepts an offer of marriage from his boss, the self-mad, self-important banker Josiah Bounderby, though she does not love him. But soon finds herself...
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
The crime-busting odd couple of British law enforcement are back to solve more gripping murder mysteries. This series is as action-packed as ever, although two investigations affect the pair a bit too personally. Pascoe's wife, Ellie, puts her life and her marriage at risk when she gets perilously involved in a murder inquiry. Meanwhile, Dalziel becomes involved in a psychological game with a dangerous killer.
3) Life
Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Four years in the making, and filmed over 3000 days across every continent and in every habitat, see 130 incredible stories from frontiers of the natural world. Discover the glorious variety of life on Earth and the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. This is evolution in action: individual creatures under extreme pressure to overcome challenges from adversaries and their environment.
4) The hour
Publisher
Distributed by BBC Worldwide Americas
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"London, 1956. At Lime Grove Studios, the BBC has just launched 'The Hour,' a topical news program. At the heart of the show are three contrasting journalists: enigmatic producer Bel Rowley, a spirited woman in a man's world; her best friend, Freddie Lyon, a brilliant and passionate reporter; and charming, well-connected front man Hector Madden. As Freddie moves to cover a significant but controversial story, the trio becomes entangled in an intense...
Publisher
2 Entertain Video
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
With old-school detective work and a little state-of-the-art forensics, the veterans unearth a range of baffling crimes, including the murder of a lawyer, a racially motivated attack on an Asian bride, and a mysterious unidentified human torso. Includes the complete 8-episode second season.
Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
Disc 1: Two brothers and two sisters find that an old wardrobe magically transports them into the world of Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical creatures. They discover that Narnia is under the evil power of the White Witch, who has kept the land in eternal winter and has turned all her enemies to stone. Disc 2: Narnia is later ruled by corrupt King Miraz, and his nephew calls upon the children to help defeat his uncle and restore the land...
Publisher
BBC; British Broadcasting Corporation
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Sense & Sensibility: Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters lear that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find...
Series
Publisher
Hartswood Films ; 2 Entertain Video Limited
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
A contemporary take on the classic Arthur Conan Doyle stories, Sherlock is a thrilling, funny, fast-paced adventure series set in present-day London. The iconic details from Conan Doyle's original books remain: they live at the same address, have the same names, and, somewhere out there, Moriarty is waiting for them. And so across three thrilling, scary, action-packed, and highly modern adventures, Sherlock and John navigate a maze of cryptic clues...
Series
Patrick Troughton years 1966-1969 volume story no. 44
Publisher
BBC Worldwide, Ltd
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Dulkis: planet of harmony and enlightenment. Home to the peaceful Dulcians. An oasis of calm in the cosmos, and completely defenseless. The Doctor, Jamie and Zoe arrive to find Dulkis enslaved by the cruel Dominators and their deadly robotic servants, the Quarks. The pacifist Dulcians offer no resistance. Can even the Doctor save a people who are willing collaborators in their own destruction?
12) Persuasion
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Anne Elliot fell deeply in love with handsome young naval officer Frederick Wentworth at the age of nineteen. But with neither fortune nor rank to recommend him, Anne was persuaded to break off her engagement. Eight years later, Anne has lived to regret her decision. She never stopped loving Wentworth, and when he returns from sea with rank and fortune, she can only watch as every eligible young woman in the district falls at his feet. Can Frederick...
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
The TARDIS lands on the Northumbrian coast, where new companion Steven discovers a Viking helmet and the Doctor deduces they must have arrived in the 11th century. Steven remains skeptical, especially when he and Vicki encounter what appears to be a Saxon hunter with a modern wristwatch. Investigating a monastery, the Doctor discovers further anachronisms. Who is the mysterious monk observing the time travelers' every move, and why is he so interested...
Series
William Hartnell years 1963-1966 volume story no. 13
Publisher
BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
"A mysterious force pulls the TARDIS off course, stranding the Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Vicki on the alien world of Vortis. A fierce battle is raging between the moth-like Menoptra and giant insects known as Zarbi. But what is the dark secret that hides at the center of the Zarbi's lair?" -- Container.
Publisher
Distributed by BBC Worldwide Americas
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
The Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Susan land on a spaceship orbiting a distant and mysterious world, where a human crew lies frozen somewhere between life and death. The planet is the Sense-Sphere, home of the Sensorites, beings of immense intelligence and power. Unable to leave, the Doctor and his companions must deduce the Sensorites' intentions: are they friendly, hostile, or frightened? And what is the deadly secret at the heart of the Sense-Sphere?...
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"Separate from the government, outside the police, beyond the United Nations: Torchwood sets its own rules. Led by the enigmatic, ever watchful Captain Jack Harkness, the Torchwood team delves into the unknown and fights the impossible. From an underground base built on a rift in time and space, the team responds to any alien threat -- a meteorite crash landing, sightings of extra-terrestrial technology, an unusual autopsy report, the spread of a...
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve when she falls in love with the charming but unsuitable John Willoughby, ignoring her sister Elinor's warning that her impulsive behavior leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Elinor, sensitive to social convention, struggles to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Will the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness...
19) MI-5: Volume 4
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The group was left reeling after the shocking death of Danny at the hands of hostage-takers as the last season concluded. Now Adam, Harry, Ruth, Fiona and rising star Zafar set out to become even stronger in their battle to safeguard the nation.
Series
Publisher
BBC Video
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Investigating the disappearance of an eminent scientist, the Doctor and his companions follow his trail to the London headquarters of International Electromatics, a global supplier of electronic equipment run by the formidable Tobias Vaughn. Teaming up with the newly formed United Nations Intelligence Taskforce (UNIT) under the command of Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart, the Doctor soon suspects that Vaughn is working to his own sinister agenda. As Cybermen...