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Metin Hüseyin
Metin Hüseyin is a Turkish-Cypriot-United Kingdom, British television director, television and film director. Career Hüseyin's debut film, ''Tight Trousers'', was nominated for a BAFTA Film Award for Best Short Film in 1989, and in 1998 he received an Royal Television Society, RTS award and a British Academy Television Award nomination for ''Common as Muck'', and ''The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling'' won three BAFTAs. In 2002, he directed the film ''Anita and Me (film), Anita and Me''. Hüseyin has also directed episodes of various television series, including ''The All New Alexei Sayle Show'', ''Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000 TV series), Randall and Hopkirk'', ''Kingdom (2007 TV series), Kingdom'', ''Merlin (TV series), Merlin'', ''Shameless (UK TV series), Shameless'', and ''Krypton (TV series), Krypton''. Filmography References External links Metin Hüseyin at the bbc.co.uk Guide to Comedy * {{DEFAULTSORT:Huseyin, Metin Living people British film ... [...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] |
Teenage Health Freak
''Teenage Health Freak'' is a British teen comedy-drama television series, about the life and travails of a socially awkward teenage boy. It was based on the book ''Diary of a Teenage Health Freak'', by Dr. Ann McPherson and Dr. Aidan Macfarlane. The series was directed by Peter Cattaneo Peter Joseph Cattaneo MBE (born 1 July 1964) is a British filmmaker. He is most known for directing the comedy film ''The Full Monty'', for which he won the MTV Movie Award for Best New Filmmaker. Life and career Cattaneo was brought up in T .... References External links *{{IMDb title, 0101219 1991 British television series debuts 1993 British television series endings 1990s British comedy-drama television series 1990s British teen television series 1990s high school television series 1990s teen drama television series British college television series British high school television series British teen drama television series Channel 4 comedy dramas English-language televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fortitude (TV Series)
''Fortitude'' is a British horror psychological thriller television series created and written by Simon Donald. A 12-episode season was commissioned by Sky Atlantic in 2013, and started airing on 29 January 2015. The series is set in the fictional Arctic Norwegian settlement of Fortitude. On 9 April 2015, Sky Atlantic recommissioned the show for a second season consisting of 10 episodes, which premiered on 26 January 2017. The third and final season premiered on 6 December 2018 and concluded on 27 December, consisting of 4 episodes. Premise On the Norwegian Arctic island of Fortitude, things appear calm on the surface, but a string of violent and increasingly strange deaths slowly exact a toll on the quiet international community where almost everyone appears to be keeping at least one secret. Cast Main cast Recurring cast * Tam Dean Burn as Billy Pettigrew (series 1, 3) Series 1 * Chipo Chung as Trish Stoddart * Darwin Brokenbro as Liam Sutter * Elizabeth Dormer-Phillip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agent Carter (TV Series)
''Marvel's Agent Carter'', or simply ''Agent Carter'', is an American television series created by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely for ABC, based on the Marvel Comics character Peggy Carter following her roles in the 2011 film '' Captain America: The First Avenger'' and the 2013 Marvel One-Shot short film of '' Agent Carter''. It is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and shares continuity with the franchise's films and other television series. The series was produced by ABC Studios, Marvel Television, and F&B Fazekas & Butters, with Tara Butters, Michele Fazekas, and Chris Dingess serving as showrunners. Hayley Atwell reprises her role of Peggy Carter from the film series and One-Shot, with James D'Arcy, Chad Michael Murray, and Enver Gjokaj also starring; they are joined by Shea Whigham for the first season. In the series, Carter must balance life as a secret agent with that of a single woman in 1940s America. Development on a series inspired by the short film h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Outlander (TV Series)
''Outlander'' is a historical drama television series based on the '' Outlander'' novel series by Diana Gabaldon. Developed by Ronald D. Moore, the show premiered on August 9, 2014, on Starz. It stars Caitríona Balfe as Claire Randall, a former Second World War military nurse in Scotland who, in 1945, finds herself transported back in time to 1743. There she encounters, falls in love with and marries a dashing Highland warrior named Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan), a tacksman of Gabaldon's fictionalized version of Clan Fraser of Lovat and becomes embroiled in the Jacobite rising. The 16-episode first season of the television series (released as two half-seasons) is based on the first novel in the series, '' Outlander''. The second season of 13 episodes, based on ''Dragonfly in Amber'', aired from April to July 2016. The 13-episode third season, based on '' Voyager'', aired from September to December 2017. The 13-episode fourth season, based on ''Drums of Autumn'', aired from Nov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lewis (TV Series)
''Lewis'' is a British television detective drama produced for ITV, first airing in 2006 (pilot) then 2007 (series 1). It is a spin-off from ''Inspector Morse'' and, like that series, it is set in Oxford. Kevin Whately reprises his character Robert "Robbie" Lewis, who was Morse's sergeant in the original series. Lewis has now been promoted to detective inspector and is assisted by DS James Hathaway, portrayed by Laurence Fox, who was promoted to inspector before the seventh series. The series also stars Clare Holman as forensic pathologist Dr. Laura Hobson, likewise reprising her role from ''Inspector Morse''; and, from the seventh season, Angela Griffin as DS Lizzie Maddox. On 2 November 2015, ITV announced that the show would end after its ninth series, following the decision made by Kevin Whately and Laurence Fox to retire from their roles in the series. Whately announced that the show had gone on long enough, with his character having done many stories between ''Morse'' a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Borgia (TV Series)
''Borgia'' is a historical drama television series created by Tom Fontana for Canal+, ZDF, ORF, and Sky Italia. The show recounts the Borgia family's rise to power and subsequent domination of the Papal States during the Renaissance. ''Borgia'' debuted in Italy on Sky Cinema 1 on 10 July 2011. It was since renewed for a second season, which premiered in France on Canal+ on 18 March 2013. A third and final season premiered in France on Canal+ on 15 September 2014. The series finale aired in France on Canal+ on 27 October 2014 as the 38th episode overall. Production The series is produced by Atlantique Productions, a subsidiary of Lagardère Entertainment, for French premium-pay TV Canal+ in association with EOS Entertainment, and was filmed in the Czech Republic and Italy. Czech production was held by company Etic films. International distribution is handled by Beta Film GmbH. Season 3 was filmed between 27 May 2013 and 27 January 2014. International production Despite being ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All The Small Things (TV Series)
''All the Small Things'' (alternatively titled ''Heart and Soul'' in some countries) is a British television drama, produced by the BBC and created and developed by Debbie Horsfield. Following the lives and ambitions of a church choir and its members, the programme began airing on 31 March 2009 and ran for six episodes. The programme frequently features musical performances from its cast, usually popular music. The programme's title is taken from " All the Small Things", a hit song from the American pop punk band Blink-182. Production The initial idea for the programme came from creator Debbie Horsfield's own experience performing in choirs since childhood. She felt it was a strong concept for a drama, based on the varied characters and multiple story ideas. She originally thought of the story as a stage play, but later decided to transfer it to television, citing that a series format would "give ermore opportunity to go into extra depth with the characters and narrative". The pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Palace
''The Palace'' is a British drama television series that aired on ITV in 2008. Produced by Company Pictures for the ITV network, it was created by Tom Grieves and follows a fictional British Royal Family in the aftermath of the death of King James III and the succession of his 24-year-old son, King Richard IV, played by Rupert Evans. It also stars Jane Asher and Zoe Telford. The series was filmed on location in Lithuania in 2007 and broadcast from 14 January to 3 March 2008. Low viewing figures cancelled it after one series. Plot On the sudden death of King James III, his 24-year-old elder son inherits the throne and becomes Richard IV. Princess Eleanor (Sophie Winkleman), his older sister, wants the throne for herself and resents that it goes to Richard. Her Private Secretary, Major Simon Brooks (David Harewood), helps her try to discredit the new king. Richard's younger brother, Prince George (Sebastian Armesto), is a party-animal, and the youngest sister, Princess Isabelle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayo (TV Series)
''Mayo'' is a British television detective fiction-comedy series, adapted from the ''Gil Mayo Mysteries'' series books by Marjorie Eccles, first broadcast on BBC One on 12 March 2006. The eight-part series, produced by BBC Birmingham, starred Alistair McGowan as the titular character, alongside Jessica Oyelowo, Huw Rhys and Louise Brealey. The series was developed by Simon Booker, and directed by Metin Huseyin, Jonathan Fox Bassett and Fraser MacDonald. The series was filmed on location in and around Leamington Spa. Each of the eight episodes were based upon one of Eccles' novels, aside from the final episode, which was an original story for television by Joe Ainsworth. McGowan provided additional script dialogue for all eight episodes, and was also heavily involved in helping produce the series. Notable guest stars throughout the series run included former ''Doctor Who'' Sylvester McCoy and actress and singer Paloma Faith. Cast * Alistair McGowan as Detective Inspector Gil May ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rose And Maloney
''Rose and Maloney'' is a British television crime drama series, produced by All3 Media, and broadcast on ITV1 between 29 September 2002 and 26 September 2005. The series stars Sarah Lancashire and Phil Davis (actor), Phil Davis as the principal characters, Rose Linden and Marion Maloney, who are investigators working for the fictional Criminal Justice Review Agency, who take on claims of miscarriages of justice, assessing whether there are grounds to reopen old cases. Rose Linden is portrayed as strong-willed and sometimes reckless; a woman who likes to follow her instincts and play hunches, who often comes into conflict with authority. Marion Maloney, although Rose's superior, usually allows himself to be led by his more passionate colleague. Maloney is by-the-book and a little grey, and he finds working with Rose dangerous but addictively exciting. Additional cast members include Nisha Nayar, Susan Brown (English actress), Susan Brown, Anne Reid and David Westhead. Guest star ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anita And Me
''Anita and Me'' is Meera Syal's debut novel, and was first published in 1996. It is a semi-autobiographical novel, based on Syal's childhood in the mining village of Essington, Staffordshire, which won the Betty Trask Award. The story revolves around Meena, a British Punjabi girl (the "me" of the title), and her relationship with her best friend, English neighbour Anita, as they grow up in the fictional Midlands village of Tollington in the late 1960s. The novel is used as a GCSE set text for an English literature examination provided by examination boards AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC. It is also used by other lower years in British schools. Film The novel was made into a film of the same name in 2002, in which Syal appears as Meena's Auntie Shaila. Syal also wrote the screenplay for the film. The film starred Chandeep Uppal and Anna Brewster in the title roles. The story follows young Meena Kumar, an everyday girl, and the life she lives with her parents in Tollington, nea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
