An anthology of 1920s set plays and musicals, transmissioned from 10 September to 10 December 1968 on BBC One.
There was a fire in the middle of the night at Kairoutei that was caused by a man. Even though Jiang Yuan Xing managed to stay alive, she was severely burned, disfigured and had a mark on her neck from being strangled and everyone suspects that her boyfriend and rich second generation Cheng Cheng was the person behind everything. The fire alarmed the police and they started to investigate everything, not only the arson but everyone in the Gao Family.
In a magical world of inter-clan rivalry, two soulmates face treacherous schemes and uncover a dark mystery linked to a tragic event in the past.
Thirty-something Hazel Green tries to escape a suffocating marriage — until she realizes her tech billionaire husband has implanted a revolutionary tracking device, the Made for Love, in her brain.
The survivors of a devastating flu attempt to rebuild and reimagine the world anew – while holding on to the best of what’s been lost.
Detective Song Cheng discovers a link between a current case and an unsolved crime from four years ago, both tied to key witness Yu Xiao. As he digs deeper, Yu Xiao’s hidden past comes to light. She joins the investigation with Song Cheng’s support, but mounting obstacles threaten their pursuit of the truth. Together, they fight to uncover the real culprit and bring justice to light.
After her sister's tragic death, Yu Qinghuan was adopted by her brother-in-law, Jiang Mohan, a powerful warlord, and was raised to become the owner of a pleasure house. To her shock, the man she admired and respected was the very one she wished to kill—the murderer of her sister. Jiang Mohan believed he could remain heartless, but he ultimately fell for her. As the fog clears, their twisted love and fated bond emerge amidst hatred. Will the misunderstandings and pain between them become barriers or ties that bind?
Xiao Mingming is a martial arts novel enthusiast who, as the novel's protagonist Xiao Qiushui, journeys through a fictional martial arts world and grows from a passionate youth into a noble hero.
Yang Liu, a devoted fan of the poet Li Bai, works as a minor actor and feels out of place in her current era. After a coma, she unexpectedly finds herself in the Tang Dynasty, a time that values fuller figures and encounters her idol. However, the reality of her situation leads to comical and challenging adventures as she navigates her new life.
The unrestrained swordsman Huo Zhanbai seeks medicine for a friend's child and encounters the pharmacist Xue Ziye. Over eight years of daily interaction, they progress from having their own convictions to deepening understanding, mutual redemption, and a promise to meet under a plum tree the following year. However, due to the responsibilities they bear, they find it difficult to express their love, leaving behind a regret of eternal separation. Amidst the joyous toasts in the snowy night and a farewell across a thousand miles, a poignant and unforgettable missed opportunity unfolds—a love destined to be unable to endure, depicting a tale of redemption and letting go in a life-and-death romance.
In the vast desert, three cities stand in a delicate balance of power, with a turbulent political landscape filled with constant conflict. The most beautiful woman of the desert, Princess Huang Beishuang of a fallen clan, is unexpectedly chosen as the envoy for a peace marriage and sent to Yunpei City. Along the way, she becomes entangled with three influential men of the desert. What begins as a complex game of mutual manipulation turns into a love-hate struggle between the rebellious "black lotus" and the three powerful figures of the desert. Refusing to be a pawn of fate, Huang Beishuang uses her intelligence, bravery, and unwavering determination to establish her place in the perilous desert. In the process, she develops romantic feelings for the northern lord, Huo Qingyun. The stunning beauty embarks on a dream-like journey through the desert, navigating a web of illusions and dangers as she stirs up the winds of change in her quest for dominance.
Jiang Si, the fourth lady of Dongping Bo Mansion, is reborn after dying at the hands of her lover, Yu Jin. Determined to rewrite her fate, she breaks off her engagement, outsmarts her cruel aunt, opens a perfumery, and investigates a series of mysterious crimes. She reunites with Yu Jin, and despite their unresolved past, they join forces to change tragic destinies—saving her siblings and clearing her father’s name. As they overcome hardships together, Jiang Si’s feelings for Yu Jin rekindle, and they work hand in hand to protect the peace of the Zhou dynasty, embracing a lifetime of prosperity.
After her father's death, Chu Yu marries into the Wei family to investigate mysterious events. As she grows close to Wei Yun, the last surviving member of the family, they face numerous challenges together, navigating their evolving feelings while working to uncover the truth and protect their homeland.
Born with a fierce appearance but a kind heart, Gou Lingfeng dreams of becoming a great hero. However, he accidentally learns demonic skills and begins his journey in the martial world. Though facing prejudice and hardships, he never gives up on his dream. Along the way, he becomes friends with Ma Yingdan, the Floral Knight from Poison Valley, and Zhuge Heng, the son of the Sword Saint. After solving many mysterious cases with them and bringing justice to the martial world, he gradually learns the truth, “Justice comes in all forms, and martial arts bear no label of good or evil.” In the end, he really becomes a true hero.
A captivating romance unfolds between a confident, cat-like woman and a bold, loyal younger man. As they navigate their differences, they find mutual healing and redemption, leading to a passionate, fate-driven love story full of tension and desire.
The young and dashing general Xiao Chuyi and his childhood sweetheart, Lu Yunxi, share a deep and loving relationship. However, after Xiao Chuyi's exile and near-death experience, he returns to find that Lu Yunxi has moved on. Amid tangled emotions of love and hatred, Xiao Chuyi and Lu Yunxi navigate a complex and forbidden romance as their feelings become increasingly entangled.
On the eve of her wedding, Shang You, a young woman from the Holy Spirit Tribe, unexpectedly rescues Si Yuan, the Dark Lord of the Underworld Tribe. However, on her wedding day, her entire tribe is wiped out. To resurrect her people, Shang You disguises herself as Meng Li, a deer demon, and infiltrates the Underworld Tribe to steal the Dark Lord's Amber Heart. During their time together, she unexpectedly falls in love with her enemy. Despite this, she still chooses to take Si Yuan's heart to revive her tribe, only to later discover that her real enemy was someone else all along.
Wu Baobao, the daughter of the leader of Wufeng Village, sought to save her father and the villagers poisoned by Wu Teng. She encountered Song Lian, a wicked thief and descendant of a witch doctor, and they joined forces to find the world’s only antidote, Wu Ying. Along their journey, they faced challenges and relied on each other, all while unraveling secrets hidden in their pasts.
After her untimely death, the soul of traveling doctor Zhao Qingqing, bound to the "Twin Blossom Mirror," allows her to inhabit the body of Su Nanyan, the skilled daughter of a general due to their shared birthdates. Together, the two women—one clever, the other fierce—unite in a single body to seek justice and uncover the truth in a quest for revenge within the imperial court.
Food blogger La Xiaoxiao, who, after accidentally arriving in the Da Qi Dynasty, faces various challenges in her entrepreneurial journey. She inherits her predecessor's memories, overcomes traps, and partners with the determined Mo Yuncheng to achieve a dramatic comeback.