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1. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,567
2. Dempsey and Makepeace (1985–1986)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Dempsey, a tough NYPD cop, is sent to a London undercover police unit teamed up with the sophisticated, sexy, blonde Makepeace. They hunt down the top of London's underworld - when not quarreling.
Stars: Michael Brandon, Glynis Barber, Ray Smith, Tony Osoba
Votes: 2,057
3. Bullseye (1981– )
30 min | Game-Show
Contestants test their darts skills and general knowledge and battle it out to get to Bully's Prize Board.
Stars: Jim Bowen, Tony Green, Nick Owen, Eric Bristow
Votes: 462
4. Steptoe & Son (1972)
98 min | Comedy, Romance
Albert Steptoe and his son Harold are junk dealers. Harold meets a stripper, marries her and takes her home. Albert, of course, is furious and tries every trick he knows to drive the new bride from his household.
Director: Cliff Owen | Stars: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Carolyn Seymour, Arthur Howard
Votes: 1,829
5. 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
6. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,128
7. The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Comedy
The Morecambe & Wise Show was a long running and massively popular sketch series starring British comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name international celebrity guests (of a bygone age), like André Prévin.
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Ann Hamilton, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
Votes: 1,057
8. Give Us a Clue (1979–2022)
25 min | Game-Show
A British TV show where every week a team of celebrities would play Charades
Stars: Lionel Blair, Michael Parkinson, Liza Goddard, Una Stubbs
Votes: 65
9. Die lustigen Weiber von Tirol (1964)
94 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Hans Billian | Stars: Margitta Scherr, Hannelore Auer, Heli Finkenzeller, Vera Complojer
Votes: 35
10. Lads Army (2002–2006)
60 min | Comedy, History, Reality-TV
Documentary series following 30 bad lads over a four-week period as they go through army basic training 1950s style.
Stars: Joe Murray, Richard Nauyokas, Dennis Waterman, Allistair Rae
Votes: 183
11. Die Drehscheibe (1964–1982)
40 min | Family, Music, News
Die Drehscheibe is a tabloid and country magazine on the television channel ZDF.
Stars: Rut Speer, Helge Philipp, Oldwig Jancke, Gerd Mausbach
Votes: 65
12. 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: 103
13. 2nd House (1973–1976)
45 min | Talk-Show
BBC Arts program derived from Full House (1972).
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Edwin Mullins, Roger McGough, Struan Rodger
Votes: 19
14. Ready, Steady, Go! (1963–1966)
50 min | Music
London based British Rock/Pop tv show broadcast every Friday night during its run until 23/12/1966. Presented by Keith Fordyce & Cathy McGowan. Featuring many performances by The Beatles,Rolling Stones & The Who amongst other 60's greats.
Stars: Sandy Sarjeant, Cathy McGowan, Mick Jagger, Dusty Springfield
Votes: 80
15. The Golden Shot (1967–1975)
45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Viewers are asked to call in and help aim the titular "golden shot", a crossbow mounted on the front of the TV camera. The cameraman is blindfolded, so the viewers give him directions ... See full summary »
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Anne Aston, Carol Dilworth, Norman Vaughan
Votes: 57
16. 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
17. Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium (1955–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A revival of the British variety show Tonight at the London Palladium, it ran from 28 October 1973 to 28 October 1974.
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Trinder, Norman Vaughan, Don Arroll
Votes: 48
18. Ring-A-Ding Rhythm! (1962)
Approved | 78 min | Comedy, Musical
Two teens organize a jazz festival despite objections from the mayor.
Director: Richard Lester | Stars: Helen Shapiro, Craig Douglas, John Leyton, The Brook Brothers
Votes: 422
19. Musikladen (1972–1984)
Music
The German translation of the show was: The Music Shop. It was a West German music television programme that ran from 13 December 1972 to 29 November 1984. The show continued the 1960s ... See full summary »
Stars: Manfred Sexauer, Uschi Nerke, Boney M., Luv'
Votes: 49
20. Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
40 min | Game-Show, Music
This was a vehicle for new record releases in the early sixties. A panel would rate the songs between 1-5 with the panel was made up of stars of the day.
Stars: Brian Matthew, Janice Nicholls, Jim Dale, Pete Murray
Votes: 37
21. Val Parnell's Spectacular (1956–1961)
60 min | Music
A variety show frequently featuring top talent.
Stars: Dave King, Arthur Haynes, Jack Parnell Orchestra, Alma Cogan
Votes: 14
22. Harry Hill (1997–2000)
30 min | Comedy, Family
Harry Hill is taking a trip on a hot air balloon when he suddenly leans over the edge to see a duck, on his perilous trip back to earth he learns about truth, honesty and friendship.
Stars: Harry Hill, Al Murray, Barrie Gosney, Steve Bowditch
Votes: 150
23. Juke Box Jury (1959–1990)
30 min | Music
A panel of notable personalities rate the latest pop records.
Stars: David Jacobs, Pete Murray, Alan Freeman, Katie Boyle
Votes: 58
24. Stranger on the Shore (1961– )
30 min | Family, Drama
Marie-Hélène, a shy Normandy teenager, speaking little English, works as an au pair for a family in Brighton, Sussex, to improve her English while also adjusting to the culture shock.
Stars: Richard Vernon, Beatrix Mackey, Amanda Grinling, Denis Gilmore
Votes: 14
25. Billy Cotton Band Show (1956–1968)
Music
Stars: Billy Cotton, Kathie Kay, Alan Breeze, The Leslie Roberts Silhouettes
Votes: 12
26. Tell Me Another (1976–1979)
30 min | Talk-Show
Personal anecdotes as told to Dick Hills.
Stars: Richard Hills, Alfred Marks, Jim Dale, Arthur Askey
Votes: 20
27. 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: 52
28. Holiday in St. Tropez (1964)
96 min | Comedy
Carlos and his wife Marisa are building their Hotel St. Tropez on the Adriatic Sea when suddenly all the workers quit because they would rather go to Germany as guest workers. This leaves the hotel half-finished just before season starts.
Director: Ernst Hofbauer | Stars: Vivi Bach, Ann Smyrner, Rudolf Prack, Margitta Scherr
Votes: 37
29. 4-3-2-1 Hot and Sweet (1966–1970)
60 min | Music
Stars: Ilja Richter, Lotti Ohnesorge, Suzanne Doucet, Alf Wolf
Votes: 19
30. Two of a Kind (1961–1968)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Jack Parnell, Millicent Martin
Votes: 57
31. Discorama (1957–1975)
Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Denise Glaser, Jean Desailly, Jean-Pierre Darras, Philippe Noiret
32. The Ghost Goes Gear (1966)
79 min | Comedy, Musical
Unbeknownst to the Spencer Davis Group, their manager is upper class, grew up in a haunted manor, and is called Algernon. When they visit his home, they find out that the family is broke, ... See full summary »
Director: Hugh Gladwish | Stars: The Spencer Davis Group, Nicholas Parsons, Jack Haig, Arthur Howard
Votes: 58
33. Cooperama (1966)
35 min | Comedy
Stars: Tommy Cooper, Derek Bond, Peter Knight, John Junkin
Votes: 8
34. Band of Thieves (1962)
69 min | Crime, Musical
Acker Bilk leads a prison jazz band. They are released and perform concerts, but soon return to crime and go back to prison, pleasing the jazz-loving governor who wanted their music to continue.
Director: Peter Bezencenet | Stars: Acker Bilk, Colin Smith, Jonathan Mortimer, Ronald McKay
Votes: 97
35. The Jack Jackson Show (1955–1959)
30 min | Music
Stars: Jack Jackson, Glen Mason, Joan Savage, Paddie O'Neil
36. The Princess and the Pea (1961 TV Movie)
50 min | Drama, Musical
Stars: Richard Vernon, Edith MacArthur, Aubrey Woods, Karal Gardner
38. The London Palladium Show (1966–1969)
Comedy, Music
Stars: Jack Parnell, The Mike Sammes Singers, Jimmy Tarbuck, Bob Monkhouse
Votes: 22
39. The Royal Variety Performance 1978 (1978 TV Special)
185 min | Music, Comedy
Stars: Moira Anderson, Arthur Askey, Kenny Ball, The Beverley Sisters
40. A Jubilee of Music (1976 TV Special)
75 min | Music
Stars: Alyn Ainsworth, Acker Bilk, Max Bygraves, Petula Clark
41. Tienerklanken (1963–1972)
Family, Music
Teen Sounds" was a Belgian Dutch language pop music television show. It also featured segments dealing with controversial counterculture revolution topics, such as drugs and sex.
Stars: Erik Dillens, Claudia Sylva, Roel Van Bambost, Marc Dex
Votes: 10
42. Whose Baby? (1973–1988)
25 min | Game-Show
A celebrity panel meet the child of a well-known person, and guess who their parents are.
Stars: David Nixon, Richard Coleman, Jimmy Young, Diana Coupland
Votes: 11
43. The Entertainers (1977–1981)
30 min | Music
Stars: Juniper Green, Annie Ross, Acker Bilk, Georgie Fame
44. Vergißmeinnicht (1964–1970)
Comedy, Music, Documentary
Stars: Peter Frankenfeld, Walter Spahrbier, Brigitte Lauffer, Max Greger
Votes: 72
45. Holiday Startime Special (1970 TV Special)
Comedy, Music
Christmas variety special
Stars: Maggie Fitzgibbon, Kenny Ball, Chris Barber, Acker Bilk
46. The Royal Variety Performance (1981 TV Special)
134 min | Family
The first Royal Variety Performance to use sponsorship to help with production costs, presented in front of the Queen. The event included Tim Rice introducing "The History of Pop", and Mike Yarwood's daring impersonation of Prince Charles.
Stars: Queen Elizabeth II, Robert Hardy, Vernel Bagneris, Topsy Chapman
47. Love You Madly: A Salute to Duke Ellington (1969 TV Special)
Music
Duke Ellington celebrates his seventieth birthday. As a salute to this great composer, some of Britain's top jazz artists play and sing some of the outstanding compositions he has written during the last forty years.
Director: Terry Henebery | Stars: Peter Ahearne, Freddie Alexander, Harry Beckett, Acker Bilk
48. Big Night Out (1961–1965)
TV-MA
Talk-show hosted by a variety of celebrities and the great names of the time, such as The Beatles.
Stars: Mike Winters, Bernie Winters, Alfred Marks, Gerry and the Pacemakers
49. Star Town (1978)
45 min | Family, Game-Show
Stars: Terry Wogan, Eddie Waring, Thora Hird, Tessie O'Shea
50. Showtime (1968– )
60 min
Stars: The Mike Sammes Singers, Jack Parnell Orchestra, Frank Fontaine, Freddie & The Dreamers