Tom Fleming
Acting
Biography
Thomas 'Tom' Fleming (29 June 1927 — 18 April 2010) was an English actor, known for King Lear (1970) and BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950). His portrayal of Jesus in the BBC miniseries Jesus of Nazareth (1956) was the first depiction in media.
Known For

A linking together of Shakespeare's history plays — Richard II, 1 Henry IV, 2 Henry IV, Henry V, 1 Henry VI, 2 Henry VI, 3 Henry VI, and Richard III — chronicling the rise and fall of monarchs over the 86 years between Richard II and Richard III.
An Age of Kings

Mary Stuart, who was named Queen of Scotland when she was only six days old, is the last Roman Catholic ruler of Scotland. She is imprisoned at the age of 23 by her cousin Elizabeth Tudor, the English Queen and her arch adversary. Nineteen years later the life of Mary is to be ended on the scaffold and with her execution the last threat to Elizabeth's throne has been removed. The two Queens with their contrasting personalities make a dramatic counterpoint to history.
Mary, Queen of Scots

King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.
King Lear

The story of G.I. Gurdjieff an Asian mystic who after a lifetimes study developed a form of meditation incorporating modern dance.
Meetings with Remarkable Men

An eight part BBC miniseries about the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This was notable as being the first production featuring an actor depicting Jesus.
Jesus of Nazareth
A look at Edinburgh's New Town, on the bicentenary of its planning.
Prospect for a City
A look at the city of Stirling, Scotland and its surrounding area
Royal Stirling
Documentary about the Scottish National Institution for the War Blinded
The Country of the Blind

A brief history of paper followed by a look at the manufacturing process in a paper mill in Markinch, Scotland.
The Papermakers
A film of a royal visit to Aberdeen, Scotland in 1906. Comprises footage re-edited from the earlier silent film "Aberdeen University Quarter Centenary Celebrations", with a new soundtrack and commentary.
Aberdeen 1906
Documents a visit of Queen Elizabeth to Scotland.
The Queen in Scotland

Following the construction of the Tay Road Bridge between Dundee and Fife, Scotland.
Tay Road Bridge
A look at some of the events taking place at the Edinburgh Festival.
The Edinburgh Festival 1964
The story of how the aluminium industry came to the Scottish Highlands.
Metal in Harmony
A look at the fishing industry around the islands of the far north of Scotland.