18 Jul 1997
Mrs Brown
When Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert dies, she finds solace in her trusted servant, Mr. John Brown. But their relationship also brings scandal and turmoil to the monarchy.
The Russian Revolution
How Lenin seized control of Russia
Starting in 1881 this film shows the personal battle between Lenin's Ulyanov family and the royal Romanovs that eventually led to the Russian revolution.
Top Billed Cast
Vladimir Lenin Self (archive footage)
Jonathan Kydd Narrator (voice)
Иосиф Сталин Self (archive footage)
Tsarina Alexandra Self (archive footage)
Grand Duchess Anastasia Self (archive footage)
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