Julia Sawalha

The show follows the character of Tom Parfitt, a eighty-odd year old man who lives alone in his terraced house, in a otherwise entirely Asian community in a small Yorkshire town. He suddenly remembers a strange drowned figure washed up on the beach. The ghostly figures bares over everything Tom does and this image soon begins haunting others as well.

Lark Rise to Candleford is based on Flora Thompson's memoirs and is set in a 19th century village. It depicts the magical adventures of the writer's childhood in Oxfordshire. The series portrays the daily life of the villagers and the stark contrast between Lark Rise, a poor hamlet, and Candleford, a prosperous market town.

This historical five-part show based on three of Elizabeth Gaskell's novellas is brought to the BBC with an all-star cast including Judi Dench. The story follows the lives and loves of the inhabitants of the northern market town over a year in the mid 1800s.

Time Gentlemen Please is a British sitcom set in a rundown pub with a xenophobic landlord who has old-fashioned views on how a pub should be run. The Governor has help from Steve, a useless young lad, and Janet, a loud-mouthed Australian. In the second series, Janet is replaced by Connie, a young student who had previously been employed by Guv's arch-rival Greg Thompson.

Jonathan Creek is a British mystery series about an inventor who helps solve seemingly impossible crimes alongside investigative journalist Madeline Magellan. With his brilliant lateral mind and experience creating tricks for a famous magician, Jonathan Creek is able to uncover the truth behind even the most perplexing mysteries.

BBC's six-part adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice, follows the lives of the Bennet family and their romantic endeavors. The series explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations in 19th century England, while staying true to Austen's witty and charming writing style.

Martin Chuzzlewit is a TV series based on the novel by Charles Dickens. It follows the Chuzzlewit family and their selfishness portrayed satirically. The story centers on Martin Chuzzlewit, who is disinherited by his grandfather and travels to America. The series explores themes of greed, family, and redemption.

Absolutely Fabulous centers around the Monsoon family and their social circle. The show has been a top-rated and popular British comedy series for years. The show follows three (and later four) generations of the Monsoon family and their escapades. It premiered in 1992 and has remained a hit ever since.

Press Gang follows a group of kids who run a newspaper. The children's drama series was broadcast on ITV in the UK. The show revolves around the daily operations of the newspaper, including reporting, editing, and publishing. It explores the challenges faced by the young journalists as they navigate the world of media and try to make a difference.