September 1647, Charles I puts himself under the protection of Col Hammond, the moderate governor of the Isle of Wight.

Adapted from "The Sleepwalkers" by Arthur Koestler

Beethoven between 22 and 35 learning to live with deafness, disillusionment, and genius.

At 47, Fleming is an eminent biologist. But the shy, introvert qualities that make him a fine researcher don't help him in the battles with his boss, Sir Almroth Wright, to make his greatest discovery - penicillin - into practical form.

1818 - Byron has fled England to settle in Venice with his bizarre menage. He has to choose between a playboy's or an idealist's life.