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An incredible period drama based on a series of best-selling novels is available to watch for free.  Wolf Hall, available to watch on BBC iPlayer, is a two-season period drama based on Hilary Mantel's book trilogy of the same name, which focuses on the life of Thomas Cromwell, an English statesman and lawyer who served as chief minister to King Henry VIII. The BBC iPlayer synopsis reads: "The irresistible rise of Thomas Cromwell - who defied and defined an era. Mark Rylance leads the acclaimed adaptation of Hilary Mantel's tales from the dark heart of Tudor history". The fascinating drama has garnered high acclaim from both fans and critics, earning it an impressive score of 98% on the film and TV review website Rotten Tomatoes."Brilliant", "spellbinding", and "phenomenal" are just a fe...

This evening, ITV presents a cinematic masterpiece that enthusiasts have championed as an eternal classic - one of Hollywood's most legendary creations.The gripping prison thriller Escape from Alcatraz, featuring Clint Eastwood, hit screens in 1979 and achieved both critical acclaim and box office triumph.Since its debut, this remarkable film has established itself as one of the genre's most groundbreaking works, earning accolades from renowned filmmakers including Quentin Tarantino, who praised it as "both fascinating and exhilarating... cinematically speaking, it's Siegel's most expressive film".Following Donald Trump's victory in securing a second presidential term, the film has experienced a surge in popularity after the US leader revealed plans to reopen the now-defunct Alcatraz fa...

The suspenseful thriller "Red Eye", featuring renowned actors Cillian Murphy and Rachel McAdams, is set to air on ITV tonight, promising to send shivers down the spine of viewers and instil a newfound fear of airports and plane journeys.The film follows the story of Lisa Reisert, portrayed by Rachel McAdams, who after attending her grandmother's funeral finds herself in an airport waiting for her flight back home to resume her role as a hotel manager.It's here that she encounters the charismatic yet mysterious Jackson Rippner, played by Cillian Murphy.An apparent spark between the two leads Lisa to believe it's destiny when she ends up seated next to him on the flight. However, the narrative takes a chilling twist when Lisa realises this encounter was not coincidental but part of a male...

Based on an astounding true tale of a bold World War Two mission, this film recounts the real-life events that altered the trajectory of the war and is set to air on BBC tonight.Operation Mincemeat, featuring Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, Jason Isaacs, Kelly Macdonald, Penelope Wilton, Johnny Flynn and Mark Gatiss, revisits the peculiar circumstances where the Allied forces employed unconventional tactics to mislead their German adversaries in 1943.Tasked with breaking Hitler's grip on Europe and orchestrating a massive assault on Sicily, the Allies grapple with a seemingly impossible challenge - safeguarding their enormous invasion force from potential annihilation.The onus of ensuring the mission's safety rests on two courageous intelligence officers - Ewen Montagu, portrayed by Col...

The iconic crime drama that defined a genre, boasting an A-list cast and near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, is set to grace our screens once again on Film 4.LA Confidential, the cult classic neo-noir thriller released in 1997, features a veritable who's who of Hollywood. The film stars Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kim Bassinger and Danny DeVito, and has been lauded by critics and audiences alike since its debut.The plot revolves around three police officers - Detective Lieutenant Exley, portrayed by Guy Pearce, who seeks vengeance for his detective father's murder; Officer Wendell 'Bud' White, played by Russell Crowe, whose former partner is embroiled in a scandal unearthed by Exley; and Detective Sergeant Jack 'Hollywood Jack' Vincennes, brought to life by Kevin Spacey, wh...

Back in 1943, MI5 successfully managed to deceive Hitler over the Allied re-invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe in World War 2.Operation Mincemeat involved British intelligence obtaining the body of a dead tramp and dressing him as a Royal Marines officer.In a move approved by Churchill and Eisenhower, the corpse was released close to the southern coast of Spain, where Spanish fishermen picked it up.Fictitious correspondence between two British generals on plans for the Allies to invade Greece and Sardinia was attached to the body.The neutral Fascist Spanish government shared the information with German military intelligence Abwehr before the originals were returned to the British.As a result, Hitler was fooled by the ruse and German reinforcements were moved to Greece and Sardinia before ...

There are few who wouldn’t have heard of Christopher Nolan’s 2023 masterpiece Oppenheimer, however fans are in for a rude awakening. The mega blockbuster period war drama currently available on Netflix will depart from the streamer on January 12, 2026.The epic biographical thriller, written, directed, and co-produced by Nolan, is adapted from Kai Bird and Martin J Sherwin’s 2005 Pulitzer Prize-winning biography American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer and is a dramatic recreation of Oppenheimer's life and work.Starring Cillian Murphy in the lead as Oppenheimer, the Irish actor is joined by Robert Downey Jr, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh to round out a brilliant cast.The movie’s official ...

If you’re looking for your next film to watch, there’s one you can’t miss out on. Starring Tom Cruise, this hit movie has been named as the one of the “best of all time” by Time Out.The film is a biography of Ron Kovic. who was paralysed in the Vietnam War. He becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.This emotionally charged film explores the journey of Kovic, who goes from an idealistic young man passionate about serving his country to a paralysed activist. Born on the Fourth of July (1989) has received huge amounts of critical acclaim.One person on IMDB said: “I normally try to avoid war movies but started watching this after all this time. “Tom Cruise gave an unforgettable performance while grappling with th...

Netflix has now released the final episode of the hit series Stranger Things, bringing the show to a highly anticipated end. The Duffer Brothers’ show, which debuted in 2016, became a global phenomenon and a love letter to 1980s pop culture.Despite the finale having mixed reviews online, fans are already hunting for what to watch next. If you’re craving more '80s nostalgia, classic films set in the decade are the perfect choice. Here are the top three films to watch right after finishing Stranger Things, according to film experts at IMDb.1. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)The first film IMDb recommends is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The plot follows a gentle alien who becomes stranded on Earth. A boy named Elliott befriends it and hides it in his Californian home with his siblings.When...

A period drama about European royalty in the late 20th century is hailed as perfect for lovers of Downton Abbey and The Crown. The Empress premiered in September 2022 and is loosely based on the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (played by Devrim Lingnau).The rebellious royal was bestowed with the title following her husband's ascension to the throne as Emperor Franz Joseph I (Philip Froissant). But despite the glamour of her new role, the pressures of duty, the stuffiness of court life, and Franz Joseph's overbearing mother, Princess Sophia (Melika Foroutan) make life difficult for the free-spirited young royal.Two series of the German-language drama have been released so far, with the latest hitting screens in November last year. In January, it was confirmed that The Empress would ...