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Joanna Roth
Joanna Roth (born Joanna Angelis in 1965) is a Danish-British actress. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and has appeared in film, TV, video games and theatre, in roles such as Ophelia in the film '' Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead''. She is married to the Scottish actor John Hannah. She appeared with her husband in the BBC One drama series ''New Street Law'', ITV's ''Rebus'', the film ''Sliding Doors'', and onstage at London's Bush Theatre in ''A Bright Light Shining''. She provided the voice of Aveline Vallen in ''Dragon Age II ''Dragon Age II'' is a 2011 action role-playing video game developed by BioWare and published by Electronic Arts (EA). It is the second major game in the ''Dragon Age'' series and the successor to '' Dragon Age: Origins'' (2009). Set in the wor ...''. Filmography Film Television Video game References {{DEFAULTSORT:Roth, Joanna 1965 births British film actresses British television actresses British video ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spatz
''Spatz'' is a children's comedy series that ran on Children's ITV during the 1990s, produced by Thames Television and created by Andrew Bethell. The show originally ran from 21 February 1990 to 10 April 1992. The show centred on a fast food restaurant situated in a fictional shopping mall in Cricklewood, London. It was operated by two Canadians, Karen Hansson ( Jennifer Calvert), Spatz International's self-centered European Co-ordinator, and Thomas "TJ" Strickland (Paul Michael), the restaurant's kind-hearted manager. Vas Blackwood, Stephanie Charles, Jonathan Copestake, Sue Devaney, Joe Greco, Katy Murphy, Ling Tai and Samantha Womack appeared as Spatz restaurant employees. Guest stars included David Harewood, Rhys Ifans, Gary Lineker, Danny John-Jules and Nicholas Parsons. History ''Spatz'' was devised by Andrew Bethell as a drama for teenagers set in a 1930s themed burger bar, so named because spats might have been worn there. Alan Horrox at Thames Television bought the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Deep (TV Series)
''In Deep'' was a British crime drama series created by Peter Jukes, starring Nick Berry and Stephen Tompkinson as undercover detectives Liam Ketman and Garth O'Hanlon. Three series, comprising a total of twenty-two episodes, aired on BBC One between 19 February 2001 and 4 March 2003. A complete box set containing all three series was released on 9 July 2012. Plot Initial press releases of In Deep stated that life as an undercover detective is demanding. One slip-up can result in disaster, something that Liam Ketman (Nick Berry) and Garth O Hanlon (Stephen Tompkinson) know only too well. The pressure of leading complicated double lives means that sacrifices must be made for the job and the impact on their personal lives is immense." Liam Ketman is described as a family man whose marriage is under strain because of his job as an undercover detective. Garth O'Hanlon is described as a character apparently devoid of emotional or family entanglements who deals with often extreme vio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two Thousand Acres Of Sky
''Two Thousand Acres of Sky '' is a TV drama which aired on BBC Television from 2001 to 2003. It was created and written by Timothy Prager. The Executive Producer was Adrian Bate. The show takes place on the fictional island of Ronansay off the coast of Skye. The actual filming location was the sea-side village of Port Logan. In 2008, the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation created a remake of the series called Himmelblå (in English: Skyblue) taking place on the island of Ylvingen. Cast *Abby Wallace – played by Michelle Collins *Kenny Marsh – played by Paul Kaye *Alfie Wallace – played by Philip Dowling *Charley Wallace – played by Charlotte Graham *Mary Raeburn – played by Monica Gibb *Douglas Raeburn – played by Michael Carter *Alister Macleod – played by John Straiton *Carolyn Fraser – played by Karen Westwood *Malcolm Campbell – played by George Anton *Colin Campbell – played by Paul Ireland *Ida Macasaet – played by Sarah Lam *Gordon Macphee – p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Scarlet Pimpernel (TV Series)
''The Scarlet Pimpernel'' is a series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set during the French Revolution. It stars Richard E. Grant as Sir Percy Blakeney, and his alter ego, the eponymous hero. The first series also starred Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Marguerite and Martin Shaw as the Pimpernel's archrival, Paul Chauvelin. Robespierre was played by Ronan Vibert. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and scored by a Czech composer, Michal Pavlíček. Cast * Stuart Fox as Monsieur Jouvin * Sarah Berger as Madame Jouvin * Dalibor Sipek as The Dauphin * Suzanne Bertish as La Touraine * Jonathan Coy as Prince of Wales * Richard E Grant as Sir Percy Blakeney * Elizabeth McGovern as Lady Marguerite Blakeney * Anthony Green as Sir Andrew Foulkes * Beth Goddard as Lady Suzanne Foulkes * Jerome Willis as Baron Valdemar * Martin Shaw as Chauvelin * Ron Donachie as Mazarini * Gerard Murphy as Planchet * Ronan Vibert as R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mrs Bradley Mysteries
''The Mrs Bradley Mysteries'' is a British drama series starring Diana Rigg as Adela Bradley, and Neil Dudgeon as her chauffeur George Moody. The series was produced by the BBC for its BBC One channel between 31 August 1998 and 6 February 2000, based on the character created by detective writer Gladys Mitchell. Five episodes were produced, including a pilot special. Stylish images of the 1920s are featured, including a classic Rolls-Royce limousine and art deco fashions and jewellery worn by the title character. Episodes Pilot: ''Speedy Death'' After making a shocking appearance at her ex-husband's funeral, Mrs. Adela Bradley, accompanied by her loyal chauffeur George, visits an old friend whose daughter has just become engaged. When the groom-to-be turns up dead, Mrs. Bradley must navigate her goddaughter's tragic past to learn the truth. Supporting cast John Alderton as Alastair Bing; Emma Fielding as Eleanor Bing, aka 'Mouse'; Tristan Gemmill as Garde Bing; Lynda Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alas Smith And Jones
''Alas Smith and Jones'' is a British comedy sketch television series starring comedy duo and namesake Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones that originally ran for four series and two Christmas specials on BBC2 from 1984 to 1988, and later as ''Smith and Jones'' for six series on BBC1 until 1998. A spin-off from '' Not the Nine O'Clock News'', the show also had a brief run in the United States on A&E and PBS in the late 1980s, as well as on CBS in the early 1990s during their late-night block. History Background The show's creation followed the ending of '' Not the Nine O'Clock News'' in 1982. Rowan Atkinson and Pamela Stephenson followed individual career paths, whilst Smith and Jones opted to form a double act instead. The first post-''Not…'' appearance as a duo was in a short sketch in the BBC1 comedy special '' The Funny Side of Christmas'' in 1982, where Jones played a complete stranger who annoyed hospital patient Smith to the extent that Smith's character walked out in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
See You Friday
''See You Friday'' is a British comedy-drama made by Yorkshire Television. It ran for one series on ITV from 9 May to 13 June 1997. It was written by Alan Whiting and directed by Simon Massey. Greg ( Neil Pearson) and Lucy (Joanna Roth) meet on the final night of their separate holidays in Greece. They want to see one another again, but he lives in Newcastle upon Tyne and she is based in London. Over the coming weeks, they attempt to maintain a long-distance romance. The series also featured Mark Benton, Hugh Bonneville, Hermione Norris, Denise Welch Jacqueline Denise Welch (born 22 May 1958) is an English actress, television personality, writer and broadcaster. Her roles include Natalie Barnes in ''Coronation Street'' (1997–2000), Steph Haydock in '' Waterloo Road'' (2006–2010), and ... and Charlie Hardwick in supporting roles. Episodes * Episode One (9 May 1997) * Episode Two (16 May 1997) Anxious to see Lucy again, Greg drives the 300 miles to London. She is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bramwell (TV Series)
''Bramwell'' is a British television series starring Jemma Redgrave as Dr. Eleanor Bramwell, a woman challenging the domination of men in the medical establishment, who runs a free hospital for the poor in the East End of London, during the late Victorian era. The series was produced by Whitby Davison Productions in association with Carlton Television, and was shown on ITV 22 May 1995 to 18 June 1998, in a total of four series. Plot Series 1 The series begins in 1895 with Dr. Eleanor Bramwell, working in a London hospital. She is treated as an inferior by the male doctors, and her opinions are often ignored. After a disagreement with a senior doctor, Eleanor is dismissed. Her father, Dr. Robert Bramwell, recommends she join him in his private practice of rich, elderly clients. Fortunately, Eleanor receives a better offer. Lady Peters, a friend of the family, offers to fund a small hospital in a London slum, where Eleanor will treat the impoverished locals. Together, Eleanor and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soldier Soldier
''Soldier Soldier'' is a British television drama series. The title comes from a traditional song of the same name - " Soldier, soldier won't you marry me, with your musket, fife and drum?" - an instrumental version of which was used as its theme music. Created by Lucy Gannon, produced by Central Television and broadcast on the ITV network, it ran for a total of seven series and 82 episodes from 10 June 1991 to 9 December 1997. It featured the daily lives of a group of soldiers in 'B' Company, 1st Battalion The King's Fusiliers, a fictional British Army infantry regiment loosely based on the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Set in the immediate aftermath of the Cold War, it is a dramatisation of army life in the early to mid-1990s, when the British Army was undergoing significant change. This is perhaps best demonstrated during the third series, around 1994, when a significant number of real regiments were forced into amalgamations with one another due to downsizing of the ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Suspicious Circumstances
''In Suspicious Circumstances'' is a British true crime drama television series produced by Granada Television for ITV between 3 June 1991 and 11 October 1996. Re-enactments of historical crimes were introduced by Edward Woodward. Granada's Head of Factual Drama Ian McBride described the show as revisiting "an atmospheric past as Edward Woodward intrigues the viewer by walking through period sets and examining the unknown quirks of a crime gone by." In 1996, several writers accused the show of plagiarism. However, Granada executives claimed that their researchers had used the same source materials as the claimants. Of the 21 claims of copyright infringement which were heard in court, four were upheld and the rest dismissed. Boxtree published a tie-in book featuring 11 true cases of infamous crimes from the 1870s to the 1980s. On 12 November 2022, Talking Pictures TV Talking Pictures TV (TPTV) is a British free-to-air vintage-film and nostalgia television channel. It was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Plant (film)
''The Plant'' is a British television movie by Jonathan Lewis. It was first broadcast on the BBC in January 1995. Synopsis In a garden in a London suburb, corpses sprout out of the earth on during a live television gardening programme called ''Down to Earth''. However, it soon appears that these human bodies are not dead people, they are grown there, like plants. The question is who is growing these bodies and for which purpose. - '''' - Jasper Rees - 21 January 1995 Cast * |