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Filmography

Martyn Friend - filmography


  • Rebus - 5 (2 discs) on DVD (2007)
    Starring: Ken Stott,  Claire Price,  Jennifer Black
    Director: Roger Gartland,  Morag Fullarton,  Martyn Friend
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Rebus is a British Crime series based on the novels of Ian Rankin, the UK's number 1 bestselling crime author. Detective Inspector John Rebus of Edinburgh CID is played by Ken Stott. Rebus takes to the streets in search of the criminals committing murders.
    3.5 stars out of 5 65% from 14 members
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  • Rebus (2 discs) on DVD (2000)
    Starring: John Hannah
    Director: Martyn Friend,  Maurice Phillips
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Three episodes featuring the Scottish detective from Ian Rankin's novels. In 'Black And Blue' Inspector Rebus' investigations become more complex when he is faced with an internal enquiry into his work. Also features: 'The Hanging Garden' and 'Dead Souls'.
    3.5 stars out of 5 70% from 1,008 member
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  • Love On A Branch Line (2 discs) on DVD (1994)
    Starring: Leslie Phillips,  Michael Maloney
    Director: Martyn Friend
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    Leslie Phillips and Michael Maloney star in this BBC adaptation of John Hadfield's 1959 comic novel, Love On A Branch Line. The series concerns a civil servant, Jasper Pye (Maloney), who is sent by the government to dismantle a forgotten research unit housed in an old country mansion, Arcady Hall. ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 72% from 277 members
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  • Summer's Lease (2 discs) on DVD (1989)
    Starring: John Gielgud,  Susan Fleetwood,  Leslie Phillips
    Director: Martyn Friend
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    This BBC TV mini-series is an adaptation of John Mortimer's novel of the same name, and follows a family as they attempt to enjoy a relaxing holiday in Tuscany. Molly Pargeter takes her family to the luxurious destination but spends more time trying to find out who owns the villa they are staying ..read more »
    3 stars out of 5 59% from 374 members
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  • Campion (2 discs) on DVD (1989)
    Starring: Peter Davison,  Brian Glover,  Andrew Burt
    Director: Martyn Friend,  Ronald Wilson
    Certificate: Certificate: PG
    Two television programs tracking the adventures and triumphs of mystery-solver Albert Campion and his loyal sidekick Magersfontein Lugg, are included on this release. Adapted from the popular books written by Margery Allingham, these two stories, "Look to the Lady" and "Police at the Funeral," show ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 391 members
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  • All Passion Spent (1986)
    Starring: Wendy Hiller,  Phyllis Calvert,  David Waller
    Director: Martyn Friend
    Certificate: Certificate: TBC
    The adaptation of Vita Sackville-West's novel stars Wendy Hiller as Lady Slane, an elderly woman whose husband dies. Her children orchestrate how the rest of her life will be lived, but she takes control of her own future much to their consternation. She develops new friends, and considers the ..read more »
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  • Bergerac - Season 1 (3 discs) on DVD (1981)
    Starring: John Nettles,  Sean Arnold,  Cecile Paoli
    Director: Martyn Friend,  Martin Campbell
    Certificate: Certificate: 12
    The brooding Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac of Jersey's Bureau des Etrangers remains one of TV's most popular detectives. the tough, recovered alcohic with a trademark red Triumph Roadster vintage sports car with a maverick cop who seldom saw eye to eye with his superiors. With a guarantee of ..read more »
    3.5 stars out of 5 67% from 404 members
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Martyn Friend facts

5 most recent films

New Tricks - Series 6 - 4.0 stars
New Tricks - Series 5 - 4.0 stars
Rebus - Vol.4 - 3.5 stars
Rebus - 5 - 3.5 stars
Rosamunde Pilcher's Winter Solstice - 3.0 stars

5 highest-rated films

New Tricks - Series 5 - 4.0 stars
New Tricks - Series 6 - 4.0 stars
Miss Marple - 4.50 from Paddington - 4.0 stars
Love On A Branch Line - 3.5 stars
Rebus - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

All Passion Spent - 3 stars
Rebus - 5 - 3.5 stars
Rebus - Vol.4 - 3.5 stars
Summer's Lease - 3.0 stars
Rosamunde Pilcher's Winter Solstice - 3.0 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Anthony Calf - 5 times - show films
Alun Armstrong - 5 times - show films
Amanda Redman - 5 times - show films
Dennis Waterman - 5 times - show films
James Bolam - 5 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Julian Simpson - 8 times - show films
Rob Evans - 4 times - show films
Robin Sheppard - 4 times - show films
Maurice Phillips - 3 times - show films
Ronald Wilson - 3 times - show films