a movie released for TV in 2001, directed by Stephen Whittaker, based on the novel of Charles Dickens
Charles Dance as Ralph Nickleby, the wealthy and cold-hearted uncle whom Nicholas and his sister Kate turn to when their father's death leaves them destitute. Nicholas eagerly takes on a teaching job at a boy's boarding school, but flees after rebelling against the unspeakable horrors there. Meanwhile, his sister's beauty attracts menacing attention from a group of rich, boorish swells. With powerful enemies marshaled against him, Nicholas struggles to find his way in the world and rescue his family.
"Hakim Ojuka was the leader of the African state of Betan until overthrown by political enemies. Seeking reinstatement with assistance from the British Government, he finds his adversaries are soon on his trail. CI5 take Ojuka into hiding but Cowley's usually watertight security is clearly leaking as the villains track him effortlessly."