Carl Forgione Movies
- 1994
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Steve Coogan stars as Alan Partridge, a slow-witted and clueless British talk show host, in this acclaimed BBC series. Knowing Me, Knowing You With Alan Partridge comprised six episodes, which offered a witty but deadly accurate parody of the conventions of a typical television hat show, complete with eccentric guests and laughable musical numbers (many of the performers are asked to cover ABBA tunes at the host's request). The show also included one special Christmas episode, in which Partridge attempts to recreate his living room in the studio and share his holiday with the viewing public. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Steve Brown, Steve Coogan, (more)
- 1989
In the first episode of the three-part Doctor Who adventure "Ghost Light," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) accompanies Ace (Sophie Aldred) on a visit to her home town of Perivale. Arriving during the Victorian era, the time travelers try to determine the source of a terrifying experience in Ace's childhood -- one which has given her nightmares ever since. Written by Marc Platt, "Ghost Light, Episode 1" originally aired on October 4, 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, (more)
- 1989
In the conclusion of the three-part story "Ghost Light," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) have arrived at Ace's ancestral home, Gabriel Chase, in 1883. Hoping to discover the source of Ace's nightmares, the Doctor at first concludes that the house is haunted by traditional ghosts. He quickly changes his mind when he is confronted with a spectral light, a pantry full of radioactive silverware, a Neanderthal house servant -- and a spaceship in the cellar. Written by Marc Platt, "Ghost Light, Episode 2" originally aired on October 18, 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, (more)
- 1989
In the second episode of the three-part story "The Ghost Light," the Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) have arrived in Ace's home town of Perivale, in hopes of finding out the cause of the girl's horrible nightmares. Arriving in the village in the year 1883, the Doctor is plunged in the middle of a raging Evolution vs. Creationism controversy, and also discovers that all is not well at the Gabriel Chase house. Meanwhile, Ace meets several new friends -- if indeed, they are friends. Written by Marc Platt, "Ghost Light, Episode 2" originally aired on October 11, 1989. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, (more)
- 1978
Briefly encountering another space vessel, Blake (Gareth Thomas) and his comrades awaken the ship's hibernating crew. When one person fails to emerge from his slumbers, it is clear that a murderer is onboard. As Avon (Paul Darrow) attempts to solve this little mystery (and to keep himself and his friends alive), Blake continues his current mission by piloting the Liberator into dangerous territory -- little realizing that he is headed for a deadly rendezvous with the murderer. "Mission to Destiny" was originally broadcast on February 13, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Gareth Thomas, Sally Knyvette, (more)
- 1974
In the fifth episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Spiders," the Doctor travels to the planet Metebelis 3, in hopes of rescuing his companion, Sarah (Katy Manning). There he is given an ultimatum: immediately return the precious blue crystal, which he stole from Metebelis during a previous visit, or all mankind will be destroyed. Grimly, the Doctor weighs the alternatives, which include his own likely death once the crystal is given back to its rightful owner, spider-empress the Great One. Written by Robert Sloman, "Planet of the Spiders, Episode 5" originally aired on June 1, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, (more)
- 1974
In the fourth episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Spiders," the crooked Lupton (John Dearth) has stolen the powerful blue crystal coveted by the spider empress of the planet Metebelis 3. The empress' minions take over Lupton's mind, enabling the Doctor (Jon Pertwee), who brought the crystal to Earth in the first place, to determine that mankind will be destroyed unless the precious item is returned to its rightful owner. Meanwhile, Sarah (Katy Manning) is captured and transported to Metebelis 3 as a means of drawing the Doctor out. Written by Robert Sloman, "Planet of the Spiders, Episode 4" originally aired on May 25, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, (more)
- 1974
In the second episode of the six-part story "Planet of the Spiders," a trio of spider-like creatures from the planet Metebelis 3 are ordered to go to earth to retrieve a powerful blue crystal previously "borrowed" by the Doctor (Jon Pertwee). Unfortunately, there are several other parties interested in the crystal, which is subsequently passed from hand to hand like a hot potato -- with astonishing consequences for the Doctor and his friends. Written by Robert Sloman, "Planet of the Spiders, Episode 2" originally aired on May 11, 1974. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, (more)
- 1974
Season 11 of Doctor Who came to a spectacular end with the six-part adventure "Planet of the Spiders." Written by Robert Sloman, this adventure finds the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) suffering the consequences of stealing a powerful blue crystal from the planet Meteblis 3 in the previous story arc "The Green Death." In episode one, which originally aired on May 4, 1974, the Doctor's traveling companion, Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen), is summoned by her boss, Mike Yates (Richard Franklin), to investigate a suspicious transcendental meditation group. This assignment turns out to be a direct link to sinister intrigues on Metebelis 3 and the first step towards a profound epiphany for the Doctor. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, (more)
- 1974
In the conclusion of the "transitional" six-part Doctor Who story "Planet of the Spiders," the Doctor returns the precious blue crystal to the Great One, the spider-empress of the planet Metebelis 3. As expected, the crystal endows the empress with incredible powers -- too incredible, in fact. The events of the past five episodes cause the Doctor to come face to face with his own fears, shortcomings, and inner demons -- leading, inevitably, to the fourth of his periodic "regenerations" (and a farewell to Jon Pertwee). Written by Robert Sloman, "Planet of the Spiders, Episode 6" originally aired on June 8, 1974, as the final episode of Doctor Who's 11th season. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, (more)
