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51. Screen Two (1985–1998)
TV-14 | 120 min | Drama
In 1984 Kenith Trodd joined BBC team responding to Channel 4 releases, leading to transition from BBC studio plays to Screen One/Two anthology series. Trodd oversaw first group of titles in these series in 1985.
Stars: Jude North, Roger Brierley, Geoffrey Chater, Norman Jones
Votes: 246
52. The Endless Game (1989)
PG-13 | 123 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A British MI6 agent comes out of retirement after several of his former colleagues, including his former lover, are murdered. He must examine events from his own past to determine who killed them, and why.
Stars: Albert Finney, George Segal, Monica Guerritore, Ian Holm
Votes: 233
53.
New Tricks (2003–2015)
Episode:
Mad Dogs
(2008)
TV-14 | 58 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The UCOS team investigates the death of Eric Trimble, a soldier who was beaten to death in 1991. Their informant tells them that he and Eric, while still in the Army, were part of secret ... See full summary »
Director: Dermot Boyd | Stars: Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman
Votes: 215
54. C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985–1987)
Crime, Drama
An all-female detective outfit, the "Eyes Enquiry Agency", is formed as a front for the Home Office's new security operation the Covert Activities Thames Section (or "C.A.T.S." for short). ... See full summary »
Stars: Jill Gascoine, Leslie Ash, Don Warrington, Tracy-Louise Ward
Votes: 213
55. Urban Gothic (2000–2021)
30 min | Horror
Behind the facade of London's shiny dockside developments, its designer boutiques and coffee bars lie forgotten dark corners and darker secrets. It's a city where anything can happen and being young and pretty won't always save you.
Stars: Ania Sowinski, Kelle Spry, William Mannering, Terrence Hardiman
Votes: 212
56. The Guilty (1992– )
Not Rated | 197 min | Crime, Thriller
This the original British version of the 2000 American remake starring Bill Pullman.
Stars: Michael Kitchen, Sean Gallagher, Caroline Catz, Lee Ross
Votes: 208
57. Remembrance (1982)
117 min | Drama
A group of Devonport-based Royal Navy ratings, due to sail to America for a six-month NATO exercise, go out on the town on their last night in port, hitting Plymouth's notorious Union Street district, with violent results.
Director: Colin Gregg | Stars: John Altman, Martin Barrass, David John, Pete Lee-Wilson
Votes: 196
58.
The 10th Kingdom (2000)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2000)
Not Rated | 88 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
The Troll kids are taking an unconscious Virginia to their kingdom to torture her, meanwhile Tony must find a way to escape the Snow White Memorial prison. News about the Evil Queen's ... See full summary »
Directors: David Carson, Herbert Wise | Stars: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Scott Cohen, John Larroquette, Dianne Wiest
Votes: 193
59. The Broker's Man (1997–1998)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Drama series about an ex-policeman, who now uses his detective skills while working for insurance companies.
Stars: Kevin Whately, Annette Ekblom, Danny Worters, Holly Davidson
Votes: 188
60. King of Bandit Jing (2002– )
Animation, Action, Adventure
Story about master-thief Jing and his exploits to steel everything he deems valuable in the world. His also has a talking albatross Kir for a sidekick.
Stars: Ryûsei Nakao, Mitsuki Saiga, Joey Hood, Ron Berry
Votes: 180
61. Surgical Spirit (1989–1995)
30 min | Comedy
Sheila Sabatini is a brilliant surgeon, but her sharp tongue gets her into trouble with fellow consultant surgeons George Hope-Wynne and Neil Copeland. They think she's a "ghastly woman", ... See full summary »
Stars: Nichola McAuliffe, Duncan Preston, Marji Campi, David Conville
Votes: 178
62. Arthur's Hallowed Ground (1984 TV Movie)
71 min | Comedy, Drama
Arthur is the groundsman. He's a perfectionist who has lovingly tended the cricket pitch for 45 years. Now he is given a new assistant.
Director: Freddie Young | Stars: Jimmy Jewel, Michael Elphick, David Swift, Vas Blackwood
Votes: 163 | Gross: $0.00M
63.
Screenplay (1986–1993)
Episode:
Safe
(1993)
66 min | Drama
Kaz and her friends spend their days trying to get by and their nights in a homeless shelter. But how did they end up there and what does the future hold for them?
Director: Antonia Bird | Stars: Aidan Gillen, Kate Hardie, Neil Smals, Robert Oates
Votes: 160
64.
The 10th Kingdom (2000)
Episode:
Episode #1.10
(2000)
Not Rated | 88 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Virginia and Tony are in the dungeon of Prince Wendell Castle, and Virginia is devastated by her mother's actions. The Evil Queen plans to kill all the guests at the coronation ball and ... See full summary »
Directors: David Carson, Herbert Wise | Stars: Dianne Wiest, Camryn Manheim, Ed O'Neill, Rutger Hauer
Votes: 148
65. Screen One (1985–2002)
120 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Anthology of unconnected movies of different genres.
Stars: Mark Chapman, Alfred Molina, Julie Walters, Geraldine James
Votes: 139
66. Angels (1975–1983)
50 min | Drama
Six student nurses start training in the NHS, facing challenges working with colleagues and patients while adapting to the hierarchy and procedures.
Stars: Carol Holmes, Shirley Cheriton, Joanna Monro, Sharon Rosita
Votes: 137
67. The Wedding Tackle (2000)
94 min | Comedy
The sexual rivalries between a group of friends cause comic chaos during a stag night celebration.
Director: Rami Dvir | Stars: Adrian Dunbar, James Purefoy, Tony Slattery, Neil Stuke
Votes: 132
68. See How They Run (1999)
25 min | Crime, Drama
Six-part thriller about a family in the Witness protection program which is uprooted from a small village in Northern England and transported to Sydney.
Stars: Peter O'Brien, Anne Looby, Katie Blake, Becky Simpson
Votes: 131
69. The Chief (1990–1995)
50 min | Drama
Focussing on the politics at the top of a typical English police force in its continual battle to solve the problems the times, in this case the fictional Eastland of East Anglia.
Stars: Gillian Martell, Martin Shaw, Karen Archer, Dean Lepley
Votes: 106
70. Rockliffe's Babies (1987– )
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Series featuring the tough and experienced Det. Sgt. Alan Rockcliffe, and his squad of young and enthusiastic plain-clothes PCs.
Stars: Ian Hogg, Joe McGann, Alphonsia Emmanuel, Bill Champion
Votes: 106
71. Screenplay (1986–1993)
Drama
An anthology drama series.
Stars: John Kavanagh, Tony Doyle, Michael Liebmann, Benjamin Whitrow
Votes: 95
72. Sisterhood (2008)
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy
Catherine St.John-Burke is an independent, uptight, status obsessed, sophisticated, British woman, living alone in London's Chelsea, and doing herself no favors by having an affair with a ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Wellings-Thomas | Stars: Al Ashton, Nicholas Ball, Maria Charles, Anthony Chisholm
Votes: 93
73. Bureau Kruislaan (1992–1995)
25 min | Action, Drama
Stars: René Lobo, Peter Tuinman, Frederik de Groot, Frank Schaafsma
Votes: 88
74. The Bretts (1987–1989)
60 min | Drama
1920s family of actors deals with the day to day of the theater business.
Stars: Norman Rodway, Barbara Murray, Belinda Lang, George Winter
Votes: 81
75. Duck Patrol (1998)
30 min | Comedy
Gentle sitcom about the not-so-glamourous, slow-pace life of the Ravensbeck River Police.
Stars: Richard Wilson, David Tennant, Samantha Beckinsale, Geoffrey Hutchings
Votes: 81
76.
Screen One (1985–2002)
Episode:
Alive and Kicking
(1991)
95 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Stevie "Smudger" Smith and his wife Marie are both addicted to drugs; he's also a dealer. The day he 'deals with' another dealer, she gives birth to a baby. The baby appears to be addicted ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: Lenny Henry, Robbie Coltrane, Annabelle Apsion, Geff Francis
Votes: 71
77.
Minder (1979–1994)
Episode:
An Officer and a Car Salesman
(1988)
TV-14 | 75 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Special feature-length edition of the popular TV series. After "minder" Terry McCann does a stretch in prison for getting caught up in one of his boss Arthur Daley's shady deals, their long... See full summary »
Director: Roy Ward Baker | Stars: Dennis Waterman, George Cole, Patrick Malahide, Glynn Edwards
Votes: 70
78.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
High Noon
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Since the last disaster actually got Gordon fired, he took a new job: petrol-station attendant. Laura isn't surprised to witness the endless lines of unhappy clients that his obsession for ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Julia St John, Al Ashton, Chris Barrie, Jill Greenacre
Votes: 67
79. The Afternoon Play (2003– )
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
A series of individual dramas, each with a different story and cast.
Stars: Rob Swinton, Robert Stone, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Tracie Bennett
Votes: 66
80. Agent on Ice (1985)
R | 96 min | Action, Drama
Now an insurance adjuster, former C.I.A. agent John Pope becomes the target of both Mafia and C.I.A. hitmen. Pope is the last of the secret agents who can ruin a money laundering ... See full summary »
Director: Clark Worswick | Stars: Tom Ormeny, Clifford David, Louis Pastore, Matt Craven
Votes: 65
81. White Goods (1994 TV Movie)
105 min | Comedy, Drama
Ian Deegan and Charlie Collins team up to appear on a popular snooker quiz TV show. But they have a major falling out when they can't agree how to split their winnings.
Directors: Al Ashton, Robert Young | Stars: Lenny Henry, Ian McShane, Lesley Nightingale, Beverly Hills
Votes: 62
82. Paul Merton in Galton and Simpson's... (1996– )
Comedy
Paul Merton stars in various remakes of scripts written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson that were originally performed by such greats as Tony Hancock and Les Dawson
Stars: Paul Merton, Sam Kelly, Geoffrey Whitehead, Michael Fenton Stevens
Votes: 59
83.
Screen One (1985–2002)
Episode:
The Bullion Boys
(1993)
Comedy, Crime, Drama
In 1940, Britain's gold reserves were transferred for safety to Liverpool because of the threat of a German invasion. The top-secret operation was known only to a handful of security men ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: David Jason, Tim Pigott-Smith, Gorden Kaye, Brenda Blethyn
Votes: 59
84. Harbour Lights (1999–2000)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Former Royal Navy officer Mike Nicholls returns to his childhood hometown of Bridehaven to take on the role of harbourmaster.
Stars: Nick Berry, Gerard Horan, Freddie Davies, Tim Matthews
Votes: 57
85.
Chef! (1993–1996)
Episode:
The Big Cheese
(1993)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Gareth prepares a lunch for renowned chef Albert Roux, but has trouble finding unpasteurized Stilton.
Director: John Birkin | Stars: Lenny Henry, Caroline Lee-Johnson, Roger Griffiths, Claire Skinner
Votes: 53
86.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Conflict
(1988)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
D.Cs Tosh Lines and Jim Carver are carrying out an obbo (observation) on a man who might lead them to an arms dump. W.P.C. June Ackland and P.C. Pete Ramsey arrest him because he beat his girlfriend who didn't want him to go out.
Director: Graham Theakston | Stars: Eric Richard, Nick Reding, Kevin Lloyd, Mark Wingett
Votes: 52
87. Time After Time (1994–1995)
30 min | Comedy, Crime
Kenny Conway comes out of prison, vows to go straight and falls for his probation officer much to the disappointment of his mum and his long suffering girlfriend who is determined to get him up the aisle.
Stars: Brian Conley, Kate Williams, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard Graham
Votes: 50
88.
Bergerac (1981–1991)
Episode:
All for Love
(1991)
TV-14 | 106 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After receiving a letter from Danielle ending their relationship, Jim starts drinking again. To keep him out of trouble, Charlie takes him to Bath, where art dealer Rupert Draper will be ... See full summary »
Director: Terry Marcel | Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Deborah Grant, Simon Williams
Votes: 45
89.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Runaround
(1988)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
An agoraphobic old lady thinks her neighbours are being burgled. CID investigate when a dead body is found in a cafe.
Director: Derek Lister | Stars: Eric Richard, Roger Leach, Robert Hudson, Nula Conwell
Votes: 45
90.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Waste
(1989)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
The body of a homeless woman is found on a building site.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Christopher Ellison, Jon Iles, Kevin Lloyd, Barbara Thorn
Votes: 42
91.
Casualty (1986– )
Episode:
Gas
(1986)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama
When several patients start filtering into Holby hospital with similar burn wounds and all being tight-lipped about the details of their accidents, the staff become suspicious. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »
Director: Frank W. Smith | Stars: Bernard Gallagher, Derek Thompson, Brenda Fricker, Julia Watson
Votes: 42
92. The Widowmaker (1990 TV Movie)
104 min | Drama
Kathy arrives home to find her house surrounded by police and reporters; she is then told that her husband has been arrested for a series of murders in the local community. How could she have loved a man capable of committing such crimes?
Director: John Madden | Stars: Annabelle Apsion, Alun Armstrong, David Morrissey, Kenneth Welsh
Votes: 40
93.
Devices and Desires (1991)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1991)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
When another dead woman is found, many assume it is the work of the Whistler. Discovered by Miles Lessingham while on his way to Dr. Alex Mair's home for a dinner party, the woman had been ... See full summary »
Director: John Davies | Stars: Roy Marsden, Susannah York, Gemma Jones, James Faulkner
Votes: 40
94.
The Broker's Man (1997–1998)
Episode:
Double Dutch: Part One
(1997)
Not Rated | 97 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A shipping container worth millions is stolen. Ex-cop Jimmy Griffin is put on the case to investigate possible insurance fraud. A ruthless Dutch crime ring demands payment and a string of murders follow. Jimmy risks all to uncover it.
Director: Bob Blagden | Stars: Kevin Whately, Annette Ekblom, Danny Worters, Holly Davidson
Votes: 39
95. Out of Sight (1996–1999)
25 min | Comedy, Family
Stars: Shane Fox, Moira Brooker, Sacha Dhawan, Simon Pearsall
Votes: 37
96.
Bergerac (1981–1991)
Episode:
Diplomatic Incident
(1990)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With less than a month's service before he quits the bureau, Jim is recalled from his French holiday to help protect Per Wemstrom, a political economist whose enemies wish to stop him from ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Grieve | Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Julian Glover, Michael Feast
Votes: 37
97.
Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode:
Falling in Love Again
(1990)
TV-14 | 75 min | Comedy
Chris is in debt with the McCarthy brothers and sends Sharon on a trip to Berlin to find an old valuable car. With no money for the airfare, Sharon tries to win a holiday to Berlin on a gameshow.
Director: Nic Phillips | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Alun Lewis
Votes: 35
98.
Murder in Mind (2001–2003)
Episode:
Landlord
(2003)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
A landlord panics when he finds a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a faulty boiler in one of his flats.
Director: David Thacker | Stars: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Amber Sainsbury, Al Ashton, Ruth Gemmell
Votes: 33
99. Scene (1968–2007)
24 min | Drama, Family
Mixture of fictional and non-fictional thought-provoking short films aimed at students of school and college.
Stars: Nick Ross, Ken Jones, Mark Draper, Paddy Feeny
Votes: 31
100.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Loving Care
(1989)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Carver investigates a burglary and finds an unconscious girl at the scene.
Director: Michael Owen Morris | Stars: Mark Wingett, Kevin Lloyd, Jon Iles, Graham Cole
Votes: 30