John Mortimer

A look at the history of British B-movies.

A woman disguises herself in men's clothes in order to follow her husband to the wars.

An aristocrat won't economize, then his rich brother in law is found murdered in the grounds of the aristocrat's house

Forever England gives John Mills his first leading role as Brown. Born after a brief affair between his mother and a naval officer, he joins the Royal Navy during the First World War. There his bravery and marksmanship keeps a German ship in port so a British ship can sink it. He becomes a hero, but at what cost?

The documentary uses Graham Greene's own words from his books and recordings, as well as photographs and clips from his many films, to reveal the fascinating life of one of the great writers of the twentieth century.

The Garden Party

Betjeman and Me

This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.