Doreen Mantle

Drama featuring writer Douglas Adams's holistic detective Dirk Gently, who operates based on the fundamental interconnectedness of all things. An investigation into a missing cat is inextricably linked to a chance encounter with an old friend, an exploding warehouse, a missing billionaire and a plate of biscuits. (BBC)

Adam and Mary have been married for over thirty years; they have spent more than half their lives together. Their children left home long ago; it seems as though Adam and Mary have enjoyed and endured all of life's ups and downs together and are now looking forward to what should be a quieter phase in their lives. But then, gradually, certain irritations begin to creep into their lives and both are obliged to acknowledge that the years are now taking their toll. (berlinale.de)

When honest young Tolly is forced on the run with 'Black Jack', a villainous ruffian, adventure and mishap are never far away. As the two enter a world of body-snatchers, private lunatic asylums and travelling fairs they find friendship in the most unlikely places. Based on Leon Garfield's popular novel, Ken Loach's Black Jack is a children's adventure film set in the 18th Century... (BFI Filmstore)

Victor Meldrew is a retiree who attracts bad luck. If he's not driving his long suffering wife crazy with his constant moaning, he's fighting with his neighbors. (imdb)

Louisa is an ordinary girl living in Victorian London who is looking for a job, and she quickly develops a strong desire to become a top chef.

The comical misadventures of friends involved with a women's club. Retitled as "Clatterford" in the United States.