Alec McCowen

He describes himself as "just a civil servant." But in the cloak-and-dagger world of the British security services, mild-mannered Mr. Palfrey (Golden Globe nominee Alec McCowen, Travels with My Aunt) is an invaluable player in the spy game. A master of counter-espionage and a spy-catcher extraordinaire, he's smart, discreet, cunning--and likes to do things his own way.His new boss quickly realizes the talents and dangers of the deceptively charming, utterly ruthless Palfrey. Known simply as "the Coordinator" and splendidly played by Caroline Blakiston (Brass, Scoop), she appoints an assistant (Clive Wood, The Lion in Winter) to work with Palfrey but report back to her. As always, however, Palfrey has his own ideas."Alec McCowen plays Palfrey to perfection" (The Times, U.K.) in this stylish British spy series seen on public television and featuring guest appearances by Julian Glover (By the Sword Divided), Leslie Phillips (Chancer), Richard Johnson (The Camomile Lawn), and Deborah Grant (Bergerac).

BBC presents the classic play by William Shakespeare. Felicity Kendal and Sinead Cusack star in this adaptation, which is transferred to the time of the English Civil War. After Viola is parted from her twin Sebastian in a shipwreck, she poses as a manservant to Duke Orsino, but comical confusion arises when the Duke uses her as a mediator to woo the beautiful Olivia.

The story of Prince Hal's transformation from irresponsible rebel to majestic monarch. Now as King Henry V he is not only triumphant in the fields of France but also victorious in winning the loyal trust of his men, and they follow him into his greatest challenge, the Battle of Agincourt.

Flamboyant, flame-haired 70-plus Augusta Bertram has opened a package sent by kidnappers containing a finger that recently belonged to her years-ago lover.

A single mom makes ends meet by renting out rooms to prostitutes. When times get tough, she goes all in on catering to older male clientele.

A rebellious youth sentenced to a boy's reformatory for robbery rises through the ranks and is recognized by the governor for his skill as a runner.

In this Agatha Christie classic, two old friends who are short on money decide to become investigators for hire. But what starts off as a straightforward gig quickly spirals into a dangerous situation.

After his plane is shot down behind enemy lines, a WWII pilot discovers that the secret agent he must protect is his girlfriend's husband.

The Necktie Murderer has the London Police on red alert, and an innocent man is on a desperate quest to find the real serial rapist-murderer and clear his own name.

A father comes to the aid of his son who is on Death Row.

Mine disposal expert Lionel 'Buster' Crabb and his team have to go underwater to diffuse bombs and counter the attacks from Italian frogmen.

A sea captain's discovery of water on a plantation leads to planting of pineapples on the island.

Sean Connery returns to the role that made him famous, James Bond, in this remake of Thunderball.