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Alison Steadman
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Alison Steadman - filmography
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Pride And Prejudice - BLU-RAY Version
(2 discs)
(1995)
Starring: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, David Bamber
Director: Simon Langton
Certificate: 
The bicentennial production of Jane Austen's novel is given the most lavish treatment yet, in this acclaimed television mini-series. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE stars Jennifer Ehle (POSSESSION) as Elizabeth Bennet, a witty and headstrong young woman in 19th century England. When she meets the standoffish ..read more »
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82%
from 181 members
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Pride And Prejudice
(2 discs)
on DVD
(1995)
Starring: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, David Bamber
Director: Simon Langton
Certificate: 
An adaptation of Jane Austen's novel about five unmarried sisters in 19th century England. When Mr Darcy arrives to live in the area the Bennett family are quick to spot ideal husband material. Elizabeth, one of the five Bennett sisters, does not take kindly to Mr Darcy until finally her opinion of ..read more »
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76%
from 19,224 members
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Gone To The Dogs
(2 discs)
(1991)
Starring: Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Harry Enfield
Director: Sandy Johnson, Tony Dow
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Set around the not so glamourous world of greyhound racing in London's East End, this comic drama features an excellent cast of British actors. When Jim (Jim Broadbent) is released from prison he sees the greyhounds as his chance to get rich quick. Standing in his way is Larry (Warren Clarke), a ..read more »
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56%
from 104 members
Not available for rental
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Life Is Sweet
on DVD
(1990)
Starring: Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall
Director: Mike Leigh
Certificate: 
Director Mike Leigh escapes the confines of direct-to-television films with this incredibly bittersweet slice-of-life comedy about a blue-collar family living in modern-day England. Wendy (Alison Steadman) and Andy (Jim Broadbent) are a good-natured couple with two daughters, Nicola (Jane Horrocks) ..read more »
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66%
from 6,641 members
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Shirley Valentine
on DVD
(1989)
Starring: Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Bernard Hill
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Certificate:
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An unpredictable, wisecracking, bored English housewife accepts an invitation from a friend to a vacation in Greece and rediscovers her zest for life and love.
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69%
from 4,999 members
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The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen
on DVD
(1988)
Starring: John Neville, Jonathan Pryce, Eric Idle
Director: Terry Gilliam
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In TIME BANDITS, director Terry Gilliam told a fantastical story filled with heroes and villains seen through the eyes of a small boy. In BRAZIL, Gilliam focused on a fantasy world created by a young man trapped in a totalitarian state. With THE ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN, Gilliam tells the ..read more »
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64%
from 5,228 members
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Wilt
(1988)
Starring: Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith, Alison Steadman
Director: Michael Tuchner
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The popular comedy duo Griff Rhys Jones and Mel Smith star in this comedy based on the Tom Sharpe novel. Henry Wilt (Jones) is a lecturer who is under the thumb of his domineering wife. Wilt lands himself in hot water when he makes a fool of himself at a party with an inflatable doll, which he ..read more »
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62%
from 580 members
Not available for rental
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Clockwise
on DVD
(1985)
Starring: John Cleese, Penelope Wilton, Alison Steadman
Director: Christopher Morahan
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John Cleese stars in this delightful comedy as Brian Stimpson, the headmaster of a British high school whose obsession with punctuality is a source of humour for his students and joy for himself. The timely Stimpson has been elected the chairman of a conference of headmasters from posh schools--a ..read more »
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64%
from 2,534 members
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A Private Function
on DVD
(1984)
Starring: Michael Palin, Maggie Smith, Denholm Elliott
Director: Malcolm Mowbray
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This satiric British comedy follows the efforts of a small community to fatten a pig during the time following the Second World War when ham was contraband due to short supplies. Michael Palin and Maggie Smith star.
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68%
from 1,063 member
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P'tang Yang Kipperbang
on DVD
(1982)
Starring: John Albersiny, Abigail Cruttenden, Maurice Dee
Director: Michael Apted
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P'tang, Yang, Kipperbang is an enchanting comedy set in post-World War Two Britain. Based on a story by Jack Rosenthal, it studies a teenage boy's relationships and period of sexual awakening. John Albasiny stars in the role of a cricket-obsessed adolescent, Alan Duckworth, who lusts after his ..read more »
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72%
from 261 members
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Fat Friends - Series 2
(2 discs)
on DVD
Starring: Alison Steadman, Gaynor Faye, Lisa Riley
Director: John Anderson
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More from the television comedy series which centres on a group of people as they try and lose weight. Episodes include: 'In Full Bloom', 'Sticky Fingers', 'Peaches And Dreams' and 'Sweet And Sour'. 7 episodes in total.
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71%
from 595 members
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The Happy Birthday
on DVD
Starring: Joss Ackland, Lynda Bellingham, Bernard Cribbins
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A collection of seven animated films - each with a different birthday theme.'Badger's Bring - Something Party' 'It's My Birthday' 'The Trouble With Jack' 'How Many Days To My Birthday?' 'Elephant Pie' ' Bear's Birthday' 'Surprise! Surprise!'
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40%
from 5 members
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Mike Leigh At The BBC
(6 discs)
on DVD
Starring: Roger Sloman, Alison Steadman, Brid Brennan
Director: Mike Leigh
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Hard Labour: Mike Leigh's first TV drama for the BBC in 1973. Shot entirely on location in Leigh's native Salford, Hard Labour depicts the grinding daily routine of stoical domestic cleaner Mrs Thornley and her cantankerous family.
The Permissive Society: The title is ironic - a popular ..read more »
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72%
from 676 members
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Small Wonders - Vol. 1 - British Short Films
Starring: Mark Benton, David Thewlis, Celia Imrie
Director: Rodney Butcher, Misha Manson-Smith, Patrick Cade
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A collection of twelve British short films featuring a host of popular actors and actresses including David Tennant, Alison Steadman, Jenny Agutter, Celia Imrie, Mark Benton, David Thewlis and Simon Shepherd. Films include: 'At Dawning', 'D.I.Y. Hard', 'Dumping Elaine', 'Exposure', 'The Fishmonger'..read more »
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56%
from 41 members
Not currently released
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Number One
on DVD
Starring: Bob Geldof, Alfred Molina, Ray Winstone
Director: Les Blair
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Bob Geldof stars as a man trying to survive in the world of snooker halls, small-time crooks, hookers and corrupt cops. Mel Smith appears as a crooked bookie who helps him to the top in the big-time snooker circuit.
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48%
from 115 members
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Fat Friends - Series 1
(2 discs)
on DVD
Starring: Alison Steadman, Gaynor Faye, Lisa Riley
Director: David Wheatley
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Series One of the programme which addresses the far-reaching absurdities of dieting within the present day, by showing the trials and tribulations of eight different people who come together in their mutual aim to lose weight.
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71%
from 635 members
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Worst Week Of My Life - Series 1
on DVD
Starring: Ben Miller, Sarah Alexander, Alison Steadman
Director: Dan Zeff
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The week before a wedding can be fraught, but for publisher Howard Steele, marrying the delectable Mel, it becomes a nightmare of gargantuan proportions. Everything that can possibly go wrong does go wrong, much of the chaos resulting from Howard's earnest attempts to do the right thing. Cassie, an ..read more »
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Shirley Valentine
to Watch Now
(1989)
Starring: Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Julia McKenzie
Director: Lewis Gilbert
Certificate: 
Watch now: £2.49
Run time: 108 minutes
In the role that won her Broadway's acclaimed Tony Award, Pauline Collins is the hilariously endearing Shirley Valentine, a wisecracking, completely unpredictable English housewife who proves it's never too late to recapture your dreams. Bored with her suburban life, Shirley takes a chance on ..read more »
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61%
from 10 members
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Wilt
to Watch Now
(1989)
Starring: Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith, Alison Steadman
Director: Michael Tuchner
Certificate:
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Run time: 90 minutes
Henry Wilt is a more or less failed teacher who fantasizes about murdering his dominant, non-attentive wife Eva. At a party who gets stuck in an inflatable doll and makes a complete fool of himself. Eventually, he dumps the doll in a hole at a building site. However, he has been witnessed getting ..read more »
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56%
from 10 members
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Alison Steadman facts
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Life is sweet 8 February 2005
...t over the top with the family life. I would hate to have lived in that family
Alison Steadman gave the impression she was still acting in 'Abigails Party' with her accent. ...
Wonderful - Almost Great 13 December 2004
"P, Tang Yang Kipperbang uuuuhhhh!" 20 August 2007
