“Codename: Kyril” comes from an era where espionage menace comes from the deadly silence of its protagonists. This mini-series offers complex characterisations and an intelligent treatment of the theme of trust and betrayal. It’s not from the James Bond crash-bang school of spying, having been adapted by the award-winning John Hopkins – whose previous credits include “Smiley’s People” and Z Cars. One of the Executive Producers is Primetime Emmy Award winner Patrick Dromgoole (Robin of Sherwood). This release presents the complete two-part mini-series (usually only seen in a radically edited ‘TV movie’ form), originally screened in 1988.

Edward Woodward (Callan and The Equalizer) stars opposite Ian Charleson (“Chariots of Fire”) in this taut and skilfully plotted Cold War thriller. Providing star-studded support are the likes of Joss Ackland, Peter Vaughan, Richard E Grant and Denholm Elliott.

The reimagining of “Clash of the Titans” is out now on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand and Digital Download from Warner Home Video.  It is billed as a ‘colossal battle between men and the gods as this epic tale takes you on a non-stop, jaw-dropping adventure’.  There’s no doubt there’s plenty of spectacular CGI effects and heart pounding action, directed by Louis Leterrier (“The Incredible Hulk”, “Transporter 2”). It’s a question of immense star-spotting, too, with a cast headed up by Sam Worthington of “Avatar” and “Terminator Salvation” fame – he’s also tipped to be the next James Bond when the financial dire straits surrounding that franchise are sorted. However, it was a production plagued with problems which this release does not address.

Liam Neeson (“The A Team” movie, “Schindler’s List”), Ralph Fiennes (the Harry Potter franchise, “The Hurt Locker”) and the pneumatic Gemma Arterton (“St Trinian’s”, “Quantum of Solace”) are amongst the headliners to also look out for.