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51. Roland Rat: The Series (1985–1988)
Comedy, Family
Comic stories involving the puppet "Roland the Rat" and his friends living under London's Kings Cross Railway Station.
Stars: James Saxon, Anna Karen, Patrick Allen, Darryl Worbey
Votes: 88
52.
Armchair Britain (2018– )
Episode:
Liverpool
(2018)
29 min | Documentary, History
Today we take a ferry across the Mersey to the birthplace of The Beatles, the Merseyside Derby and the crossword puzzle, the city of Liverpool. We learn how to talk scouse and the legend of the liver birds.
Director: Adam Reeve | Stars: Miriam Margolyes, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Tarbuck, Arthur Askey
Votes: 6
53. Pebble Mill at One (1972–1996)
45 min | News, Talk-Show
Daily magazine show broadcast form the BBC's Pebble Mill studios. The show originally ran from 1973 to 1986 and was resurrected in 1991 (as "Pebble Mill") and ran until 1996.
Stars: Marian Foster, Donny MacLeod, Bob Langley, David Seymour
Votes: 88
54. Heroes of Comedy (1995–2003)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
An affectionate look at the life and work of some of Britain's best-loved comedians.
Stars: Eric Sykes, Spike Milligan, Bob Monkhouse, Barry Cryer
Votes: 45
55. The Ken Dodd Laughter Show (1979– )
30 min | Comedy
Comedy sketch show series starring Ken Dodd, the man from Knotty Ash famous for his trademark tickling stick, buck teeth and mess of hair.
Stars: Ken Dodd, Talfryn Thomas, The Nigel Lythgoe Dancers, The Ladybirds
Votes: 20
56. The Comedy Map of Britain (2007–2008)
Documentary
Stars: Alan Whicker, Steve Pemberton, Mark Lamarr, John Hamp
Votes: 22
57. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield
Votes: 324
58. The Canterbury Tales (1998–2000)
28 min | Animation
On a pilgrimage from London to the tomb of Thomas Becket in Canterbury, a group of travellers from all walks of medieval society recount tales and stories to each other to provide amusement on the journey.
Stars: Robert Lindsay, Neil Dudgeon, Tim McInnerny, Michael Feast
Votes: 243
59. Dennis the Menace (1996–1998)
TV-Y | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
Dennis (Richard Pearce) and his faithful pet companion Gnasher (Kerry Shale) get up to mischief and mayhem, embarking on a fair few adventures along the way.
Stars: Richard Pearce, Kerry Shale, John Baddeley, Ève Karpf
Votes: 253
60. The Ken Dodd Show (1959–1969)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stand up routines, sketches and musical numbers.
Stars: Ken Dodd, The Northern Dance Orchestra, Victor Gilling, Rex Rashley
Votes: 8
61. Alice in Wonderland (1999 TV Movie)
PG | 150 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Alice falls down a rabbit hole, and finds herself in Wonderland, a fantasy land of strange characters and ideas.
Director: Nick Willing | Stars: Tina Majorino, Whoopi Goldberg, Robbie Coltrane, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 8,878
62. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
35 min | Game-Show
Comedy game show with celebrity guests and cheap prizes.
Stars: Les Dawson, Terry Wogan, Paul O'Grady, Bradley Walsh
Votes: 280
63. Noel's House Party (1991–1999)
50 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Set in Noel Edmonds' fictitious grand house in the equally fictitious town of Crinkley Bottom, the show centres around games involving the studio audience and special guest celebrities. ... See full summary »
Stars: Noel Edmonds, Barry Killerby, Tony Blackburn, Frank Carson
Votes: 358
64. Saturday Night at the Mill (1976–1981)
Talk-Show
Stars: Bob Langley, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, Tony Lewis, Donny MacLeod
Votes: 13
65. The Best of the Royal Variety (2006– )
60 min | Comedy, Musical
Stars: Daniel Abineri, Brian Conley, Michael Ball, Catherine Tate
Votes: 12
66. Granada Reports (1992– )
News
Multiple daily news bulletins for the Granada North West region.
Stars: Kerrie Gosney, Tony Morris, Lucy Meacock, Jo Blythe
Votes: 88
67. The Unseen Beatles (2008 Video)
Documentary
The Beatles. Their story is told for the very first time using original rare film and video of the band, including home movies, concert footage, newsreels and photographs from private ... See full summary »
Directors: Paul Clark, Chris Cowey | Stars: John Badila, Tony Barrow, The Beatles, Anthony Booth
Votes: 50
68. Ken Dodd: Live Laughter Tour (1996 Video)
100 min | Documentary, Comedy
Director: Harry King | Stars: Ken Dodd, Colin Keyes, Kevin Speight, Irven Tidswell
Votes: 7
69. Fern Britton Meets... (2009– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Fern Britton interviews famous people about their lives and careers.
Stars: Fern Britton, Sheila Hancock, Tony Blair, Cliff Richard
Votes: 6
70. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 314
71. Newsnight (1980– )
45 min | News
Serious news reports, analysis and no-holds-barred interviews with leading politicians and public figures.
Stars: Kirsty Wark, Jeremy Paxman, Emily Maitlis, Gavin Esler
Votes: 213
72. New Faces (1973–1988)
52 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A long-running talent show that introduced viewers to acts including Showaddywaddy, Lenny Henry and Marti Caine. Caine would eventually return as host of a revival series in the 1980s.
Stars: Derek Hobson, Mickie Most, Tony Hatch, Marti Caine
Votes: 31
73. My Favourite Joke (2011)
Comedy
Stars: Barbara Windsor, Alan Carr, Jo Brand, Lenny Henry
Votes: 13
74. Seaside Special (1975–1979)
50 min | Family, Music
Entertainment show filmed in a circus big top at a different seaside resort each week.
Stars: Ronnie Hazlehurst, New Edition, The Maggie Stredder Singers, Tony Blackburn
Votes: 25
75. Emu's Wide World (1987–1988)
50 min | Comedy, Family
Stars: Rod Hull, Carol Lee Scott, Susan Maughan, Freddie Stevens
Votes: 15
76.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Delta and the Bannermen: Part One
(1987)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Bannermen have successfully wiped out all but the last of the Chimeron - Delta, the queen, no less. She escapes with an egg and boards an intergalactic bus of Navarino vacationers ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Clough | Stars: Sylvester McCoy, Bonnie Langford, Don Henderson, Belinda Mayne
Votes: 518
77. Des O'Connor Tonight (1977–2003)
50 min | Talk-Show
Music, comedy and celebrity interviews with singer and host Des O'Connor.
Stars: Des O'Connor, Jim Davidson, Freddie Starr, Jethro
Votes: 51
78. Without Walls (1990–1996)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
Featured various avant-garde and alternative cultural topics.
Stars: Paul Morley, Tony Blackburn, Auberon Waugh, Lynn Barber
Votes: 26
79. 3-2-1 (1978–1987)
60 min | Game-Show
Three couples compete in a missing word game, with the winning couple going on to solve riddles left by guest performers to win prizes and avoid Dusty Bin's booby prize.
Stars: Ted Rogers, Dusty Bin, Chris Emmett, Mike Newman
Votes: 102
80. Junior Showtime (1969–1974)
Comedy, Music
Stars: Bobby Bennett, Glyn Poole, Junior Showtime Singers and Dancers, Mark Curry
Votes: 15
81. Highway (1983–1994)
30 min | History
A journey through Britain blending music, hymns and prayers.
Stars: Harry Secombe, Mohammed Ajeeb, Frankie Vaughan, Denis Healey
Votes: 16
82. Look Who's Talking (1973–1985)
30 min | Talk-Show
A talk show whose guests included Ken Dodd, Norman Collier, Dukes and Lee, and Jim Bowen.
Stars: Derek Batey, Pete Murray, Tom O'Connor, Anita Harris
Votes: 8
83. Celebrity Mastermind (2002– )
29 min | Game-Show
Celebrities take on the challenge of answering quiz questions in the Mastermind black chair, first on their chosen specialist subject, and then general knowledge, competing to win a donation for their nominated charity.
Stars: John Humphrys, Clive Myrie, Arabella Weir, Joe Pasquale
Votes: 32
84. The Rolf Harris Show (1967–1974)
50 min | Music
Stars: Rolf Harris, Anne Chapman, Linda Lawrence, Roger Howlett
Votes: 33
85. This Morning (1988– )
150 min | Comedy, Drama, Game-Show
Magazine show featuring lifestyle, cookery, fashion and news segments, along with celebrity interviews and gossip.
Stars: Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes
Votes: 898
86. Crossroads (1964–1988)
30 min | Drama
The four-or-five-times-a-week adventures of a motel owner and her son, daughter and staff. Drama was never far away from the ringing of the reception bell.
Stars: Noele Gordon, Roger Tonge, Susan Hanson, Jane Rossington
Votes: 415
87. Songs of Praise (1961– )
35 min | Music
Long-running religious programme broadcasting church services and in particular the singing of Christian hymns from a different place of worship each week. Also featuring interviews and news segments of interest to the Christian community.
Stars: Aled Jones, Kate Bottley, Katherine Jenkins, Pam Rhodes
Votes: 133
88. GMTV (1993–2010)
205 min | News, Talk-Show
Morning news, interviews and entertainment features.
Stars: Andrew Castle, Kate Garraway, Ben Shephard, Lorraine Kelly
Votes: 303
89. Stars on Sunday (1969–1979)
Music
Stars: Jess Yates, Gracie Fields, Violet Carson, Harry Secombe
Votes: 18
90. Jim'll Fix It (1975–2007)
35 min | Game-Show, Music, Mystery
Children write to Jimmy Savile asking him to make a dream come true for them on national television.
Stars: Jimmy Savile, Frank Bruno, Rod Hull, Val Doonican
Votes: 224
91. In at the Deep End (1982–1987)
50 min
2 presenters are given intensive training to learn a new profession, then have their skills appraised by the experts.
Stars: Chris Serle, Paul Heiney, Michael Caine, Charlton Heston
92. Sunday, Sunday (1982– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Gloria Hunniford, Nigel Rees, Brian Hayes, Lorraine Chase
93. We Want to Sing (1971–1974)
30 min | Family, Music
Stars: The Northern Dance Orchestra, The Settlers, Bernard Cribbins, Ken Dodd
94. Funny You Should Say That (1972)
30 min | Comedy
Ken Dodd's sketch comedy show.
Stars: Ken Dodd, Barbara Knox, Margaret Nolan, Jeremy Lloyd
95. The Saturday Show (1982–1984)
105 min | Family
Saturday morning children's variety programme presented by Tommy Boyd and Isla St. Clair (with her dog, Angel) featuring games, cartoons and special guests.
Stars: Tommy Boyd, Isla St. Clair, Jimmy Greaves, Jeremy Beadle
97. Great Lives (2011– )
30 min | Documentary
Stars: Kim Howells, Molly Parkin, Victor Spinetti, Stan Stennett
98. Smillie's People (1996–1997)
15 min | Talk-Show
Celebrity talk show.
Stars: Carol Smillie, Ken Dodd, Rolf Harris, Hugh Laurie
99. Pavilion of Dreams (2013 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
A unique behind the scenes peek at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow as preparations are underway for 2013's Christmas pantomime The Wizard of Never Woz. We follow a roller coaster ride of ... See full summary »
Director: George Cathro | Stars: Sydney Devine, Ken Dodd, Lena Martell, Brendan O'Carroll
100. The Railway Carriage Game (1985)
Light-hearted yet short-lived game show, featuring celebrity contestants taking a "train" to scenes where they have to drop in a secret phrase. Host Gyles Brandreth keeps charge, while Lennie Bennett and Stan Boardman are the team leaders.
Stars: Gyles Brandreth, Lennie Bennett, Stan Boardman, Faith Brown