Donald Taylor

A Jolly Bad Fellow

An English professor decides that there are too many useless people in the world and invents a gas that will kill them off. But first they'll at least have a good laugh.

The Hands of Orlac

Famed concert pianist Stephen Orlac survives a plane crash, but his hands are permanently destroyed. Helpful surgeon Volcheff grafts a pair of new hands on the hapless Orlac. Unfortunately, they're the hands of an executed murderer – useless for a pianist, but quite handy for less delicate work...

The Night of the Full Moon

Story of how American secret agent pursued by enemy agents, hides out at remote English farm

The Straw Man

A newly married man is convicted of murdering a former lover in his apartment, and sentenced to hang. With a payout on his life worth 20,000 pounds, the insurance company sends an investigator to find out the truth.

Into the Blue

Enjoying a holiday in the sun, Mr and Mrs Fergusson are relaxing on board a chartered yacht off the coast of France - their only crew, the skipper-owner and his adopted daughter. On taking a turn around the deck, Mr Fergusson is rather put-out to discover a stowaway helping himself to the comforts of their dinghy. Though very charming, the stranger refuses to give any explanation for his presence - and the Fergussons soon find themselves involved in a rather more eventful sailing trip than they had expected!

Battle for Music

Story of the London Philharmonic Orchestra in World War II, from going bust, to being taken over by the musicians to run itself. Starring many of the members of the orchestra themselves

The People's Land

A short documentary about the work of the National Trust in Great Britain

Wales: Green Mountain, Black Mountain

A documentary look at Wales's turbulent relationship with England, and its commitment to the defence of Britain during World War II through its industries, social rituals, rural life and future prospects