Documentary series that follows the work of the Isle of Man Constabulary during the world famous TT. Residents and Police work together to prepare the island for the TT fortnight. Tens of thousands of spectators, hundreds of competitors and only a small police force to keep everybody safe and happy. It could be a nightmare but it isn't and this is a look behind the organization that goes into this festival of road racing.
Knight School was a comedy drama series shown on Children's ITV and made by Granada Television. It was written and created by Mark Billingham and Peter Cocks, who also starred in the series. Two series were broadcast, in the autumn of 1997 and 1998.
Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel is a British daytime television programme which began airing on ITV in 2011, as part of ITV Food. The show, which is presented by Gino D'Acampo and Melanie Sykes mixes food with celebrity chat. D'Acampo cooks various food items, whilst Sykes does the main presenting of the show. On each episode, a celebrity guest appears to assist the hosts and chat to them about their latest projects. Guests have included Jason Manford, Peter Andre, Eamonn Holmes, Josie Gibson, Emma Bunton, Joe Pasquale and Carol Vorderman. The main show is currently in its third series.
Alongside the main show airs a Christmas series known as Let's Do Christmas with Gino & Mel, which sees D'Acampo cooking Christmas food. A second series of the show is scheduled to air over Christmas in 2013.
Some of the world’s best magicians perform their very best tricks and illusions – many seen for the first time ever. Over five weeks, each episode will showcase six world-class magicians presenting their A-list material to viewers.
Capital’s iconic music events see the world’s biggest artists come together to play for a live audience at some of the UK's biggest arenas. Viewers can now be a part of all the action highlights as we bring these sell-out events to TV screens.
The father, an ex-military man, sees the 'handwriting on the wall' as to where his country's economy is headed. In an effort to prepare for this, he moves his family of wife, two sons and two daughters out of the city to a secluded old mansion -- a fortress, a castle, as it were. In a confidence he shares only with his youngest son, he acquires stores, goods and foodstuffs, for the tough times he sees coming.
Rescue Robots is a British game show, produced by Mentorn and shown on ITV in 2003, presented by Anna Williamson. One series of 15 episodes was produced however only 7 episodes were aired.
The show was based on an original idea of Adam Clark, creator of the robot 259 which featured on Robot Wars.
The set was one of the biggest sets ever built for a children's show, which included urban and industrial landscapes, countryside, lakes and rivers.
Each episode featured teams of four children using three robots best suited for the challenge. The teams had to battle against the clock in a mission to save a town called Calamity City from a disaster such as nuclear meltdown, or environmental catastrophe. They tasks required a balance of problem-solving skills, driving skills and technical ability.
Marc is a British television series presented by T. Rex lead singer Marc Bolan. It was produced in Manchester by Granada Television for the ITV network.
Produced by Muriel Young and directed by Nicholas Ferguson, it ran for six weekly episodes in the Autumn of 1977, before its host died in a car crash on 16 September that year. A pop music show, it gave Bolan a chance to showcase punk bands, including Generation X, The Jam and Eddie and the Hot Rods. T. Rex performed at least three songs each week - a mixture of new versions of their old hits, and fresh tracks - while the guests were slotted in between. Not all were as notable as those listed above, though they also included Roger Taylor, drummer with the rock band Queen, in a rare solo TV appearance. They were also joined by a dance troupe called Heart Throb.
The last episode featured Bolan duetting with his friend David Bowie. Before the song had reached its end, Bolan tripped over a microphone cable and fell off the stage. Bowie is said to have called out "Cou
Gameshow Marathon was a British game show, broadcast on ITV from 17 September 2005 to 26 May 2007. After a quick retrospective look at the history of the particular show, the show itself is recreated. This involved recreating the original set and using original opening programme titles, including the appropriate producer ident. All participants are celebrities, and any prizes won go into a "Viewer Prize Mountain" which is awarded to a viewer via a phone-in competition.
Shipman is a 2002 ITV television drama film, about the life and crimes of serial killer Harold Shipman. The film was directed by Roger Bamford and written by Michael Eaton.
Glitterball was a live, late night, interactive television quiz show in the United Kingdom. It was broadcast under the ITV Play branding on ITV a few nights a week from around midnight, and from 1.00am on ITV2. The show launched on 19 February 2007. Both Glitterball and Make Your Play alternated their days of broadcast. Glitterball's final show broadcast on the morning of Sunday 30 September 2007.
The nation’s favourite gardener Alan Titchmarsh is to front a brand new Sunday morning show for ITV, Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. Set in the heart of Hampshire, the legendary horticulturist, presenter and author will celebrate all that is great about the British countryside, art, crafts, manufacturing and produce.
Send in the Dogs is a British documentary television series about the work of the British Transport Police's police dogs. The first series of four episodes aired on ITV from 15 July to 5 August 2008. The show was renewed the following year, and a second series of eight episodes aired on ITV from 21 July to 8 September 2009.
For The Last Time... is a British entertainment show, celebrating music. The first episode aired on 25 September 2010, presented by Christine Bleakley, starring Simply Red and The Birmingham Irish Pipes and Drums. The second episode aired in December 2011, also hosted by Bleakley but featuring music by Westlife. The show is recorded at The London Studios.
A Bunch of Fives is an English children’s television show broadcast in the 1970s on ITV. A precursor of Grange Hill, it starred Lesley Manville and Jamie Foreman as Fifth formers who start a school newspaper. The show spawned one paperback tie-in.
The series will be released on DVD by Network DVD in May 2010.
The show takes a look at some of the unseen heroes from a variety of different departments and specialised areas working at the the Royal Derby Hospital to find out more about the real people behind the roles.