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Forbes Collins
Forbes Collins (born 29 July 1941) is a British actor. He is best known for his role as King John in the popular comedy ''Maid Marian and Her Merry Men''. He also starred in the episode '' All About Scoring, Innit?'' in the drama, ''Minder'', playing Arklow, as well as appearing as Jonas in ''Jesus of Nazareth'' (1977), some episodes of the first series of ''Blackadder'', ''Worzel Gummidge'' series 2, episode 4 as Sergeant Beetroot and playing the Chief Officer in ''Doctor Who'''s ''Vengeance on Varos''. Collins also played Zacky Martin in ''Poldark'' (1975), playing a leading male member in the village of Sawle and supporter of Captain Poldark, whose house Nampara was nearby. When the villagers of Sawle try one of their own for murder, Zacky is prominent in leading the process, advocating using "the old way". This uses a candle which, should it stop burning before the end, is taken as 'proof' of guilt. With 'sentence' passed, as the 'guilty' man (who professes his genuine gui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London
London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a major settlement for two millennia. The City of London, its ancient core and financial centre, was founded by the Romans as '' Londinium'' and retains its medieval boundaries.See also: Independent city § National capitals The City of Westminster, to the west of the City of London, has for centuries hosted the national government and parliament. Since the 19th century, the name "London" has also referred to the metropolis around this core, historically split between the counties of Middlesex, Essex, Surrey, Kent, and Hertfordshire, which largely comprises Greater London, governed by the Greater London Authority.The Greater London Authority consists of the Mayor of London and the London Assembly. The London Mayor is distinguished fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intimate Games
''Intimate Games'' is a 1976 British comedy film directed by Tudor Gates and Martin Campbell and starring George Baker, Anna Bergman and Ian Hendry.Pym p.634 It was shot at Twickenham Studios and on location in Oxford Oxford () is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2020, its population was estimated at 151,584. It is north-west of London, south-east of Birmingham and north-east of Bristol. The city is home to the .... Cast References Bibliography * Babington, Bruce. '' British Stars and Stardom: From Alma Taylor to Sean Connery''. Manchester University Press, 2001. * Pym, John. ''Time Out Film Guide''. Time Out, 2004. External links * 1976 films 1970s sex comedy films British sex comedy films 1970s English-language films Films directed by Martin Campbell Films shot at Twickenham Film Studios Films set in Oxford 1976 comedy films 1970s British films {{1970s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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John, King Of England
John (24 December 1166 – 19 October 1216) was King of England from 1199 until his death in 1216. He lost the Duchy of Normandy and most of his other French lands to King Philip II of France, resulting in the collapse of the Angevin Empire and contributing to the subsequent growth in power of the French Capetian dynasty during the 13th century. The baronial revolt at the end of John's reign led to the sealing of , a document considered an early step in the evolution of the constitution of the United Kingdom. John was the youngest of the four surviving sons of King Henry II of England and Duchess Eleanor of Aquitaine. He was nicknamed John Lackland because he was not expected to inherit significant lands. He became Henry's favourite child following the failed revolt of 1173–1174 by his brothers Henry the Young King, Richard, and Geoffrey against the King. John was appointed Lord of Ireland in 1177 and given lands in England and on the continent. He unsuccessfully atte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Fruit Machine (1988 Film)
''The Fruit Machine'' (known as ''Wonderland'' in the United States) is a 1988 British film thriller starring Tony Forsyth, Emile Charles, Bruce Payne and Robbie Coltrane in the role of "Annabelle." The film, which was directed by BAFTA-winner Philip Saville, is about two gay teen friends who are running from an underworld assassin and the police. It was produced by UK TV company Granada Productions. The film showcases the rising careers of actors Coltrane and Payne, as well as a future Academy Award winner, composer Hans Zimmer, who wrote the soundtrack. The film uses a combination of adventure, buddy film, road movie and 1980s filmmaking to address a number of social issues that were pertinent to the times. Since its release, it has developed a cult following primarily due to its straightforward portrayal of British gay youth. Plot Eddie and Michael are two 16-year-old best friends on the brink of adulthood. They are both gay, but hold diametrically opposed outlooks on life ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just Ask For Diamond
''Just Ask for Diamond'', alternatively titled ''Diamond's Edge'', is a 1988 British comedy crime film directed by Stephen Bayly and starring Colin Dale, Saeed Jaffrey and Dursley McLinden. It is based on ''The Falcon's Malteser'' (1986), the first book of ''The Diamond Brothers'' series written by Anthony Horowitz. A six-part television miniseries sequel, ''The Diamond Brothers'', was broadcast on ITV in 1991, with McLinden and Dale reprising their roles. Plot summary A pair of brothers are paid to take care of a confectionery box, but soon come under pressure from various people seeking its contents. Nicholas Simple (aka Nick Diamond) is more like the brains than his detective brother Herbert Timothy Simple, aka Tim Diamond, inc. Because when a dwarf enters with a secret package, nearly all the crooks in England are out to get the brothers, and just because of a confectionery package. Nick and Tim soon break their promise to the dwarf, and open the secret package. Soon they fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Morning Star
Morning Star, morning star, or Morningstar may refer to: Astronomy * Morning star, most commonly used as a name for the planet Venus when it appears in the east before sunrise ** See also Venus in culture * Morning star, a name for the star Sirius, which appears in the sky just before sunrise from early July to mid-September * Morning star, a (less common) name for the planet Mercury when it appears in the east before sunrise * Heliacal rising, the astronomical occurrence when a star rises and becomes visible over the eastern horizon before sunrise, thus becoming a morning star. Mythology and theology * Aurvandil, the Morning Star, or Rising Star, in Germanic mythology * At-Tariq, a chapter of the Quran * Barnumbirr, a creator-spirit in the Yolngu culture of Australia * Jesus, self-described as "the bright Morning Star" in the Christian Bible * John the Baptist, called a "bright morning star" in Eastern Orthodox Church hymnology * Lucifer, a name based on the Latin name for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tess (1979 Film)
''Tess'' is a 1979 drama film directed by Roman Polanski and starring Nastassja Kinski, Peter Firth, and Leigh Lawson. It is an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel '' Tess of the d'Urbervilles''. The screenplay was written by Gérard Brach, John Brownjohn, and Roman Polanski. The film received positive critical reviews upon release and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, winning three for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. Plot The story takes place in Thomas Hardy's Wessex during the 1880s. The events of the story are set in motion when a clergyman, Parson Tringham, has a chance conversation with John Durbeyfield, a simple farmer. Tringham is a local historian, and in the course of his research he has discovered the "Durbeyfields" are descended from the d'Urbervilles, a noble family whose lineage extends to the time of William the Conqueror. The family lost its land and prestige when the male heirs died out. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lady And The Highwayman
''The Lady and the Highwayman'' is a 1989 United Kingdom romantic adventure television film based on Barbara Cartland's 1952 romance novel ''Cupid Rides Pillion''. The working title of the film was ''Dangerous Love''. The film stars Hugh Grant (in one of his earliest appearances) as highwayman Silver Blade and Lysette Anthony as Lady Panthea Vyne. The film is a swashbuckling tale of romance, jealousy and betrayal set in England during the Restoration of Charles II, with Michael York as King Charles II of England. Emma Samms as Lady Castlemaine and Oliver Reed are supported by guest appearances by Robert Morley and John Mills. The Lady Castlemaine of the film, whose vendetta against Lady Panthea Vyne is forms part of the plot of the film, is based on the life of Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, one of King Charles II's mistresses and mother of several of his children. In 2023 Grant told James Corden that ''The Lady and The Highwayman'' was the film he would erase ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biggles (film)
''Biggles'' is a 1986 British science fiction adventure film directed by John Hough (later released in 1988 in the United States as ''Biggles: Adventures in Time''). The plot involves time travel between the 1980s and World War I, involving the character, Biggles (from the series of novels by W.E. Johns). The film stars Neil Dickson, Alex Hyde-White, and Peter Cushing in his final feature film role. Plot Catering salesman Jim Ferguson ( Alex Hyde-White), living in present-day New York City, is involuntarily transported to 1917, where he saves the life of dashing Royal Flying Corps pilot James "Biggles" Bigglesworth (Neil Dickson) after he is shot down on a photo recon mission. Before he can work out what has happened, Jim is zapped back to the 1980s. He is visited by Biggles' former commanding officer, William Raymond (Peter Cushing), who is now an Air Commodore living in the Tower Bridge in London. Raymond tells him about his theory that Ferguson and Biggles are "time twi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portrait In Evil
A portrait is a painting, photograph, sculpture, or other artistic representation of a person, in which the face and its expressions are predominant. The intent is to display the likeness, personality, and even the mood of the person. For this reason, in photography a portrait is generally not a snapshot, but a composed image of a person in a still position. A portrait often shows a person looking directly at the painter or photographer, in order to most successfully engage the subject with the viewer. History Prehistorical portraiture Plastered human skulls were reconstructed human skulls that were made in the ancient Levant between 9000 and 6000 BC in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B period. They represent some of the oldest forms of art in the Middle East and demonstrate that the prehistoric population took great care in burying their ancestors below their homes. The skulls denote some of the earliest sculptural examples of portraiture in the history of art. Historical portraitur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gulag (film)
''Gulag'' is a 1985 drama film by Roger Young, aired originally on HBO and later released to home video. It was reviewed by the ''New York Times''. Plot TV reporter and former star athlete Mickey Almon is covering an international athletic event in Moscow when he is arrested by the KGB after being approached by a scientist wanting him to smuggle secret information out of the Soviet Union. Almon is imprisoned and interrogated over several days by prison official Bukovsky who ultimately forces him to confess to being a spy for the United States. Though promised with release for doing so, Almon is instead transported to a railway station and placed aboard a train on a Stolypin prison car with other political prisoners bound for a Gulag labour camp near the Arctic Circle. After arriving, Almon meets a fellow foreign prisoner, a heroic Englishman who teaches him how to survive the brutal life of the camp. In time, after learning that his ultimate fate in the camp will eventually be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
