Most widely held works by
Carlton Television
Pollyanna(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2004
and
2007
in
English
and held by
787
libraries
worldwide
An orphaned girl comes to live with her wealthy, embittered aunt in an English village. She soon charms everyone but her aunt, who is not won over until both are confronted with tragedy.
Jesus of Nazareth(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
2000
and
2007
in
English
and held by
786
libraries
worldwide
A film depicting the life of Christ from birth through resurrection.
The woman in white(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1997
and
2005
in
English
and held by
694
libraries
worldwide
A sane woman is locked up in an asylum by a fraudulent English aristocrat who is afraid she may expose his 'secret.' Escaping while wearing a white gown, she runs into a youthful hero who becomes haunted by his brief meeting with this 'woman in white.'
The wind in the willows(
visu
)
6
editions published
between
1996
and
2009
in
English
and held by
624
libraries
worldwide
The delightful story of the eccentric Mr. Toad and his pals Ratty, Badger and Mole. Every now and then one of these fast friends feels the need to embark on an unpredicatble journey down the river that teaches them all lessons about the cycles of life, about responsibility and justice, and about the forgiving nature of true friendship.
The railway children(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
612
libraries
worldwide
A mother and her three Edwardian children move to a country house in Yorkshire after the mysterious disappearance of their father. The children become fascinated by a nearby train and their kindness helps them befriend an older gentleman who may be able to solve the mystery of their missing father.
The real olympics(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
602
libraries
worldwide
To mark the Olympics' 2004 return to its birthplace of Athens, this series tells the 'real' story of the original games. It combines lavish reconstruction of the ancient Greek games with dramatic highlights from the modern olympics.
Rebecca(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2003
in
English
and held by
530
libraries
worldwide
A timid young girl marries a troubled widower only to find her new home is haunted by the memory of Rebecca, the first wife.
Watergate plus 30 shadow of history(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
2003
and
2007
in
English
and held by
511
libraries
worldwide
What lessons has America learned from Watergate? Thirty years after the most infamous break-in helped pull down President Richard Nixon, all of the facts are still not in. But as this compelling documentary shows, Watergate remains a nearly unbelievable tale of ordinary men corrupted by power and their desire to retain it. Interviews with investigator Sam Dash, co-conspirator John Dean, and journalist Bob Woodward recreate the history and speculate on the effects. [PBS website].
Perilous fight America's World War II in color(
visu
)
8
editions published
between
2002
and
2004
in
English
and held by
503
libraries
worldwide
"This DVD brings America's wartime experience, on the battlefield and at home, vividly and intimately to life. The series combines original color film footage with compelling passages from diaries and letters written by people who were part of an unforgettable period of history."
The potter's field(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1998
and
2002
in
English
and held by
445
libraries
worldwide
When a woman's skeleton is discovered in a local potter's field, Cadfael must find the culprit before he himself is found lynch by an angry mob.
The Pilgrim of hate(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1998
and
2002
in
English
and held by
437
libraries
worldwide
A body is found among a crowd of visitors to Shrewsbury, leaving Cadfael to uncover possible explanations for the death.
Body & soul(
visu
)
2
editions published
between
1997
and
2007
in
English
and held by
423
libraries
worldwide
Body & soul is the moving story of a young nun in crisis who is forced to choose between two conflicting worlds, and the very different values they represent, after her brother dies and she takes charge of his pregnant wife and two young sons as well as the bankrupt textile mill he owned.
The Holy thief(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1997
and
2002
in
English
and held by
421
libraries
worldwide
Cadfael unravels a mystery surrounding the disappearance of St. Winifred's holy relics.
The raven in the foregate(
visu
)
12
editions published
between
1997
and
2002
in
English
and held by
390
libraries
worldwide
Father Ailnoth, the new parish priest in Shrewsbury, earns the scorn of all his parishioners. After refusing absolution to an unwed mother, the priest is found dead in the river. In a case where anyone could have done it, Cadael confounds even his good friend Beringar, the under sheriff, by revealing how the priest lost his life.
Sharpe's battle(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
1995
and
1996
in
English
and held by
373
libraries
worldwide
British officer Richard Sharpe is given the task of preparing the hitherto purely ceremonial Royal Irish Company for real battle. The commander's ambitious wife and false rumors of a massacre in Ireland complicate the job.
Sharpe's gold(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1995
and
2000
in
English
and held by
373
libraries
worldwide
Hunting for lost Aztec gold, Sharpe runs afoul of a local partisan leader; Wellington's cousin Bess, searching for her lost gold-prospecting husband, shows up with her daughter and gets mixed up in the mess.
Rebecca(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
1997
in
English
and held by
372
libraries
worldwide
A timid young girl marries a troubled widower only to find her new home is haunted by the memory of Rebecca, the first wife.
WWII, the lost color archives(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1999
and
2000
in
English
and held by
342
libraries
worldwide
Until today, our collective memories of World War II have lived almost exclusively in black and white. Recently re-discovered color film archival materials, assembled after years of research, offers a new perspective on everything from the war's most critical battles and key personalities to details of life on the home front to the plight of uprooted refugees.
Monsignor Renard(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2000
and
2006
in
English
and held by
334
libraries
worldwide
Monsignor Renard tells the story of the German occupation of France during World War II through the eyes and experiences of a humble and extraordinary priest-- whose beliefs are tested to the breaking point.
Inspector Morse, the remorseful day collection set(
visu
)
5
editions published
between
1998
and
2005
in
English
and held by
293
libraries
worldwide
Inspector Morse and his partner solve mysteries and bring murderers to justice.
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