First Among Equals

The Scarlet Pimpernel

1999

A series of television drama programmes loosely based on Baroness Emmuska Orczy's series of novels, set in 1793 during the French Revolution. It stars Richard E. Grant as the hero, Sir Percy Blakeney, and his eponymous alter ego. The first series also starred Elizabeth McGovern as his wife Marguerite and Martin Shaw as the Pimpernel's archrival, Paul Chauvelin. Robespierre was played by Ronan Vibert. It was filmed in the Czech Republic and scored by a Czech composer, Michal Pavlíček.

Wycliffe

1994

Wycliffe is a British television series, based on W. J. Burley's novels about Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe. It was produced by HTV and broadcast on the ITV Network, following a pilot episode on 7 August 1993, between 24 July 1994 and 5 July 1998. The series was filmed in Cornwall, with a production office in Truro. Music for the series was composed by Nigel Hess and was awarded the Royal Television Society award for the best television theme. Wycliffe is played by Jack Shepherd, assisted by DI Doug Kersey and DI Lucy Lane. Each episode deals with a murder investigation. In the early series, the stories are adapted from Burley's books and are in classic whodunit style, often with quirky characters and plot elements. In later seasons, the tone becomes more naturalistic and there is more emphasis on internal politics within the police.

Agatha Christie's Poirot

1989

From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.

PONIES

Moscow, 1977. Two 'PONIES' ('persons of no interest' in intelligence speak) work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is until their husbands are killed under mysterious circumstances in the USSR, and the pair become CIA operatives. Bea is an over-educated, Russian-speaking child of Soviet immigrants. Her cohort, Twila, is a small-town girl who is as abrasive as she is fearless. Together, they work to uncover a vast Cold War conspiracy and solve the mystery that made them widows in the first place.

Scent of New Dawn

2025

In Jiangcheng, the prestigious incense-making family is betrayed by their steward. Orphaned Lin Wanyue returns years later, seeking revenge, and joins forces with the steward’s son, Zhang Hanyi. Together, they rise from humble beginnings to confront their enemies and fate.

Love in the Clouds

At the Qingyun Conference, Ji Bozai, a warrior with a criminal past, surprises everyone by defeating the reigning champion, war goddess Ming Yi. Now the realm’s rising star, he unknowingly grows close to Ming Yi, who is disguised as a dancer. As they navigate secret identities, their rivalry turns into a thrilling battle for justice and a blossoming romance.

A Decade of Nightscape Lights

In the volatile world of martial arts, the cunning young master Mu Qingyan meets the easygoing heroine Cai Zhao, sparking an intense and complex romance. Together, they confront hidden truths and rivalries within the martial world, navigating twists, betrayals, and strategic battles. Their journey paints a vibrant portrait of loyalty, love, and the fierce spirit of heroism.

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