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1. Treasure Island (2017 Video)
Drama
Audible Originals takes to the high seas to bring to life this timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure maps and mutiny
Director: David Beck | Stars: Philip Glenister, Daniel Mays, Richard Reed, Catherine Tate
Votes: 10
2.
Ashes to Ashes (2008–2010)
Episode:
Episode #3.8
(2010)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
The question remains - did Gene hunt kill Sam Tyler? Alex needs to know and all is revealed in the final episode. Meanwhile the rest of the team are dealing with a Jewelry robbery and ... See full summary »
Director: David Drury | Stars: Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster
Votes: 450
3. The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (2023– )
Animation, Comedy, Family
Stars: Philip Glenister, Johnny Vegas, Lisa Hammond
Votes: 10
4.
The Detectives (1993–1997)
Episode:
Hostage
(1993)
29 min | Comedy, Crime
A prisoner takes hostages after going over the wall on FA Cup Final day, Cottam decides to offer two officers in exchange for the elderly couple, and Briggs realises they might not have to miss the big match after all.
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Michael Melia, Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell, Eileen Way
Votes: 54
5.
Life on Mars (2006–2007)
Episode:
Episode #2.8
(2007)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The CID team goes undercover to prevent a payroll robbery, but Sam's determination to return to 2006 endangers them all.
Director: S.J. Clarkson | Stars: John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews
Votes: 664
6.
The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (2019– )
Episode:
The Throne
(2020)
Animation, Adventure, Family
Gran buys a new loo, this lavatory has a tendency to flush its users into another dimension, and Dave and Gran quickly find themselves flushed and spat out in olden day Grimsby.
Director: Edward Foster | Stars: Adam Gillen, Philip Glenister, Roger Griffiths, Lisa Hammond
Votes: 5
7. Top Gear (2002–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show
The hosts talk about everything car-related. From new cars to how they're fueled, this show has it all.
Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, The Stig
Votes: 126,669
8.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
May 1843
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Martha and Jem are married and move into Miss Matty's home as lodgers. Dr. Harrison learns that Sophy has been sent away to stay with an aunt in Shropshire. When she returns home she ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Claudie Blakley, Andrew Buchan, Judi Dench, Lisa Dillon
Votes: 225
9.
Legends (2006– )
Episode:
Thin Lizzy: Bad Reputation
(2011)
Documentary, Music
Affectionate but honest portrait of Thin Lizzy, arguably the best hard rock band to come out of Ireland.
Director: Linda Brusasco | Stars: Philip Glenister, Eric Bell, Ted Carroll, Harry Doherty
Votes: 12
10.
Living the Dream (2017–2019)
Episode:
Krakatoa
(2017)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Pemberton sees an opportunity when Troy's arch rival from his wrestling days challenges him to a grudge match in his RV park.
Director: Philippa Langdale | Stars: Philip Glenister, Lesley Sharp, Rosie Day, Brenock O'Connor
Votes: 23
11. Poirot (1989–2013)
TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective, who has an impeccable knack for getting embroiled in a mystery, solves crimes along with Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector James Japp.
Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran
Votes: 52,051
12.
Life on Mars (2006–2007)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2006)
TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sam's encounter with his father brings back memories and challenges his belief of his purpose for being in 1973.
Director: John Alexander | Stars: John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews
Votes: 610
13.
Top Gear (2002–2022)
Episode:
Amphibious Car Challenge
(2006)
TV-MA | 60 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show
The boys attempt to create amphibious cars which is cars that can run on land and on water. Jeremy road tests the new Lotus Exige S.
Directors: Brian Klein, Gary Broadhurst, Ed Venner, Scott Weintrob | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, Ben Collins
Votes: 320
14.
Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King (2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2020)
58 min | Reality-TV, Sport
Tyson is willing to sacrifice everything for the victory as his rematch with Deontay Wilder approaches.
Directors: Talib Kern, Thomas Wall | Stars: Gareth A. Davies, Steve Bunce, Ben Davison, Kugan Cassius
Votes: 15
15.
Poirot (1989–2013)
Episode:
Curtain: Poirot's Last Case
(2013)
TV-PG | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An ailing Poirot returns to Styles with Hastings nearly three decades after solving their first mystery there in order to prevent a serial killer from claiming more victims.
Director: Hettie Macdonald | Stars: David Suchet, Helen Baxendale, Hugh Fraser, Anne Reid
Votes: 2,565
16.
Carthago (2022– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2022)
58 min | Comedy, Drama, History
Elijah Levi, a successful comedian in 1942 Palestine, is deported by the British authorities to Carthago, a detainee camp, in which he is held with Jewish underground warriors and Nazi criminals.
Director: Tomer Shani | Stars: Philip Glenister, Carolina Jurczak, Uri Gov, Oliver Buckner
Votes: 14
17.
Full Steam Ahead (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2016)
58 min | History
The team of historians examine how the golden age of steam changed Britain in unexpected ways, starting with domestic life. From slate roof tiles to the coal fire the railways shaped peoples homes.
Director: Stuart Elliott | Stars: Philip Glenister, Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands
Votes: 24
18.
Full Steam Ahead (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2016)
58 min | History
The team look at how the railways impacted on people, those who built them, the railway staff and industries across the country and at how the railway companies began to develop ways to transport people as well as goods.
Director: Stuart Elliott | Stars: Philip Glenister, Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands
Votes: 19
19.
Living the Dream (2017–2019)
Episode:
True Love Waits
(2017)
TV-14 | 41 min | Comedy, Drama
The park's septic tank explodes and Mal and Jen are forced to turn to the only sewage expert around: Mayor Herman Bloch.
Director: Saul Metzstein | Stars: Philip Glenister, Lesley Sharp, Rosie Day, Brenock O'Connor
Votes: 27
20. Inside No. 9 (2014– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Genre-mixing anthology series, inviting viewers into some very different and enigmatic No. 9s.
Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Derek Jacobi, Aimee-Ffion Edwards
Votes: 19,615
21. My Wonderful Life (1996– )
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Comedy drama following nurse Donna (Emma Wray), finally rid of her useless husband and looking for love whilst raising her two young children.
Stars: Emma Wray, Vicky Connett, Elizabeth Berrington, Tony Robinson
Votes: 25
22. For the Love of Cars (2014– )
Documentary
Philip Glenister and car designer Ant Anstead scour the barns and lock ups of Britain for wrecked treasures to bring to life.
Stars: Philip Glenister, Ant Anstead, Johnny Goodman
Votes: 87
23. Tales of Television Centre (2012 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Various actors, presenters, directors and other staff who have worked at the iconic BBC Television Centre at Shepherd's Bush in London reminisce about their time there.
Director: Richard Marson | Stars: Philip Glenister, Andi Peters, Maggie Philbin, Janet Fielding
Votes: 24
24.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
August 1842
(2007)
TV-14 | 58 min | Drama
After a few months in the village, Dr. Harrison has caught the eye of several of the young ladies. He has focused his attention on the parson's daughter, Sophie Hutton, and hopes to spend ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Simon Woods, Lesley Manville, Rosy Byrne, Julia McKenzie
Votes: 244
25.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
April 1843
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Railway construction begins. Dr. Harrison speaks to Sophy's father and he agrees that they can step out together. Harrison emphasizes that he cannot ask for her hand until he is better ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Andrew Buchan, Imelda Staunton, Lisa Dillon, Judi Dench
Votes: 213
26.
Full Steam Ahead (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2016)
58 min | History
The historians take a trip on the legendary Flying Scotsman as they continue their exploration of the age of steam, discovering how the railways revolutionised communication with the transportation of mail.
Director: Stuart Elliott | Stars: Philip Glenister, Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands
Votes: 14
27.
Full Steam Ahead (2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2016)
58 min | History
The team examine how a combination of increased leisure time and affordable rail travel opened up new freedoms for working-class Victorians, from trips to the seaside to fossil-hunters exploring Britain's prehistoric past.
Director: Chris Mitchell | Stars: Philip Glenister, Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands
Votes: 15
28.
Living the Dream (2017–2019)
Episode:
Gators for Cougars
(2017)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
The Pembertons have not got life in Florida off to the best of starts. Mal tries to keep the peace with the bullying Troy, Tina and Freddie struggle to get to grips with High School and Rhonda invites Jen to lunch.
Director: Saul Metzstein | Stars: Philip Glenister, Lesley Sharp, Rosie Day, Brenock O'Connor
Votes: 30
29.
Living the Dream (2017–2019)
Episode:
Blink Test
(2017)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
Due to a mistake by Mal, Jen's overcritical mother Maureen arrives in Florida 3 weeks early. Mal and Freddie come up with a money-making scheme - hosting an unusual wedding.
Director: Philippa Langdale | Stars: Philip Glenister, Lesley Sharp, Rosie Day, Brenock O'Connor
Votes: 25
30.
Living the Dream (2017–2019)
Episode:
Snake in the Grass
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Following the success of the wedding, Mal and Jen splash out on a makeover of the park and a local TV advert. Then they receive a letter from a lawyer that prompts Mal to seek out the co-owner of the park.
Director: Philippa Langdale | Stars: Philip Glenister, Lesley Sharp, Rosie Day, Brenock O'Connor
Votes: 25
31. Sharpe (1993–2008)
TV-14 | 1,673 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A series of stories starring Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe, a fictional British soldier in the Napoleonic Wars as he fights both Napoleon's forces and the strong prejudice of British aristocracy.
Stars: Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, John Tams, Jason Salkey
Votes: 2,344
32. Life on Mars (2006–2007)
TV-14 | 959 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After a near-fatal car accident, smart, savvy, sharp-suited detective Sam is mysteriously transported back to 1973. Confused by his new surroundings, Sam tries to return to the present, but the police force of long ago needs his help.
Stars: John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews
Votes: 32,361
33. Portrait Artist of the Year (2013– )
Family, Reality-TV
Artists around the UK come together to compete for who has the best original celebrity portrait.
Stars: Kate Bryan, Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, Joan Bakewell
Votes: 398
34. Full Steam Ahead (2016)
60 min | History
Historians Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn bring back to life the golden age of steam, exploring how Victorian railways helped to shape modern Britain.
Stars: Philip Glenister, Peter Ginn, Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands
Votes: 176
35.
State of Play (2003)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2003)
TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Foy becomes paranoid and opens up. An MP becomes a new suspect. A gag order prevents the story from hitting the papers. Risking everything, Cameron refuses to accept that.
Director: David Yates | Stars: Marc Warren, James Laurenson, David Morrissey, John Simm
Votes: 248
36.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
June 1842
(2007)
TV-14 | 58 min | Drama
In June 1842, Mary Smith arrives in Cranford to stay with her mother's friends Miss Matty and Miss Deborah Jenkyns. Cranford is a small town, on the edge of modernization. The railway now ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Lisa Dillon, Simon Woods
Votes: 287
37.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
November 1842
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
It's Christmas-time and Miss Matty isn't sure it would appropriate to celebrate with friends and neighbors given the death of her sister. Mary Smith convinces her otherwise. Matty renews ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Kimberley Nixon, Rosy Byrne, Hester Odgers, Simon Woods
Votes: 222
38.
Tyson Fury: The Gypsy King (2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2020)
57 min | Reality-TV, Sport
Tyson prepares for his Las Vegas debut against Tom Schwarz.
Directors: Alexandra Stergiou, Sean Graham, Ruben Pracas, Thomas Wall | Stars: Steve Bunce, Ricky Hatton, Frank Bruno, Ben Davison
Votes: 19
39.
Ashes to Ashes (2008–2010)
Episode:
Episode #2.8
(2009)
TV-MA | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
A voice from the future tells Alex she must fight post-op infection, which she interprets as Summers. Hunt's grass 'Rock Salmon' Doyle is murdered after divulging an upcoming heist, which ... See full summary »
Director: Catherine Morshead | Stars: Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster
Votes: 249
40.
Ashes to Ashes (2008–2010)
Episode:
Episode #3.7
(2010)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
The penultimate episode where the investigation of Gene Hunt is almost at an end, with Alex being pulled in two directions. Jim still wants to know whether Gene had anything to do with Sam ... See full summary »
Director: David Drury | Stars: Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster
Votes: 220
41.
The Catherine Tate Show (2004–2009)
Episode:
Christmas Special
(2007)
TV-MA | 37 min | Comedy
George Michael makes a special guest appearance in this festive episode of Catherine Tate.
Director: Gordon Anderson | Stars: Catherine Tate, Adam Best, Nigel Betts, Kellie Bright
Votes: 42
42.
Outcast (2016–2017)
Episode:
This Little Light
(2016)
TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Horror
Kyle and Anderson scour Rome in search of an unexpected perpetrator. Sidney explains his intentions.
Director: Loni Peristere | Stars: Patrick Fugit, Philip Glenister, Wrenn Schmidt, David Denman
Votes: 687
43.
Living the Dream (2017–2019)
Episode:
Visa Tambien
(2019)
TV-PG | 41 min | Comedy, Drama
Visa problems force Mal to fire Jen putting a strain on their relationship. With too much free time on her hands Jen begins to worry that Freddie may be dealing drugs. Tina and Herman plot Conan's future.
Director: Saul Metzstein | Stars: Philip Glenister, Lesley Sharp, Rosie Day, Brenock O'Connor
Votes: 20
44.
Living the Dream (2017–2019)
Episode:
The British Method
(2019)
TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama
New employee Stacee ruffles a few feathers by making big changes at the RV park. Jen restarts her sports physio career working for a star golfer. Mal and new resident Marvin get into trouble when they go hunting wild boar.
Director: Saul Metzstein | Stars: Philip Glenister, Lesley Sharp, Rosie Day, Brenock O'Connor
Votes: 19
45. Cranford (2007–2009)
TV-PG | 469 min | Drama
In the 1840s, Cranford is ruled by the ladies. They adore good gossip, and romance and change is in the air, as the unwelcome grasp of the Industrial Revolution rapidly approaches their beloved rural market-town.
Stars: Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, Julia McKenzie, Deborah Findlay
Votes: 10,620
46. State of Play (2003)
TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Journalists uncover a government conspiracy when a young politician's assistant and mistress is killed.
Stars: John Simm, David Morrissey, Kelly Macdonald, Bill Nighy
Votes: 10,522
47. In Suspicious Circumstances (1991– )
Drama
A series of murders from all periods introduced by Edward Woodward
Stars: Edward Woodward, Martin Reeve, Michael Wardle, Saskia Abbott
Votes: 78
48.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
George's Daughter
(1991)
23 min | Comedy
Damien kicks some doors down and a visiting documentary crew causes problems for George, but not as many problems as his daughter causes.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Haydn Gwynne, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 26
49.
State of Play (2003)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2003)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A new discovery sets everything back to the beginning and reveals the true culprit.
Director: David Yates | Stars: Marc Warren, Shauna Macdonald, David Morrissey, Rebekah Staton
Votes: 242
50.
Life on Mars (2006–2007)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2006)
TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After discovering most of the police force is on the take, Sam must decide how to handle it and figure a way to get DCI Hunt on board. The fact the mob boss is responsible for terrorizing his mother only firms his resolve.
Director: John McKay | Stars: John Simm, Philip Glenister, Liz White, Dean Andrews
Votes: 653