Martyn Friend

Filmography

Martyn Friend - filmography

New Tricks - Series 6 (3 discs) on DVD (2010)
Starring: Alun Armstrong, Amanda Redman, James Bolam
Director: Julian Simpson, Martyn Friend, Robin Sheppard
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Brian enters The Trinity Clinic for treatment of his alcohol addiction, unearthing a new case in the process. The team also investigate a military cover-up, enter the not-so-glamorous world of films and look into the reappearance of a dead woman. Hanson rears his violent head once again and many ..read more »

82% from 173 members

New Tricks - Series 5 (3 discs) on DVD (2008)
Starring: Alun Armstrong, Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman
Director: Martyn Friend, Julian Simpson, Rob Evans
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In Series Five the team all face their demons. Ricky Hanson's trial is finally upon them and they all give evidence but will Hanson get away with the murder of Jack's wife? The team also delve into the world of organ donation, discover the truth about radio DJ Johnny Deacon and probe the secrets of ..read more »

83% from 245 members

Rebus - Vol.4 (2007)
Starring: Ken Stott, Claire Price
Director: Roger Gartland, Morag Fullarton, Martyn Friend
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Four new episodes of the hit ITV Drama. Resurrection Men, The Naming of the Dead, Knots and Crosses and The First Stone.

67% from 24 members
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Rebus - 5 (2 discs) on DVD (2007)
Starring: Ken Stott, Claire Price, Jennifer Black
Director: Roger Gartland, Morag Fullarton, Martyn Friend
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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.

65% from 14 members

Rosamunde Pilcher's Winter Solstice on DVD (2005)
Starring: Sinead Cusack, Geraldine Chaplin, Jason Durr
Director: Martyn Friend
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Dramatic adaptation of Rosamunde Pilcher's best-selling novel. When Oscar Blundell suffers a double tragedy, he accepts an invitation to take over a rambling old house in Scotland, taking Elfrida Phipps, his friend and neighbour, with him. As the house becomes a magnet for waifs and strays, it ..read more »

62% from 532 members

Rebus (2 discs) on DVD (2000)
Starring: John Hannah
Director: Martyn Friend, Maurice Phillips
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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'.

70% from 1,008 member

Love On A Branch Line (2 discs) on DVD (1994)
Starring: Leslie Phillips, Michael Maloney
Director: Martyn Friend
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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 »

72% from 277 members

Summer's Lease (2 discs) on DVD (1989)
Starring: John Gielgud, Susan Fleetwood, Leslie Phillips
Director: Martyn Friend
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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 »

59% from 374 members

Campion (2 discs) on DVD (1989)
Starring: Peter Davison, Brian Glover, Andrew Burt
Director: Martyn Friend, Ronald Wilson
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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 »

67% from 391 members

Miss Marple - 4.50 from Paddington on DVD (1987)
Starring: Joan Hickson, Maurice Denham, Jean Boht
Director: Martyn Friend
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When Elspeth McGillicuddy is the only withness to a brutal murder - for which not even a body is in evidence - it takes all of Miss Marple's remarkable ingenuity to discover the key to a secret which lies buried within a decaying country house.

76% from 877 members

All Passion Spent (1986)
Starring: Wendy Hiller, Phyllis Calvert, David Waller
Director: Martyn Friend
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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
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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 »

67% from 404 members

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

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

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

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

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