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1. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)

TV-PG | 688 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of copper beeches, a Greek interpreter, the Norwood builder, a resident patient, the red-headed league, and one final problem.

Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Rosalie Williams, Eric Porter

Votes: 24,185

2. The Jewel in the Crown (1984)

TV-14 | 778 min | Drama, History, Romance

The sweeping drama about the ruling and ruled classes of WWII India, trying amidst the turmoil to come to terms with the drastic changes taking place around them, knowing that their lives will never be the same again.

Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Geraldine James, Wendy Morgan, Judy Parfitt

Votes: 2,416

3. Strangers (1978–1982)

60 min | Crime, Thriller

The eccentric police detective George Kitchener Bulman is reluctantly transferred to a station in the North of England.

Stars: Don Henderson, Dennis Blanch, Fiona Mollison, John Ronane

Votes: 111

4. Cribb (1980–1981)

90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The Victorian era cases of Detective Sergeant Cribb of Scotland Yard's newly formed Criminal Investigation Department.

Stars: Alan Dobie, William Simons, David Waller, Alfie Curtis

Votes: 160

5. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)

30 min | Comedy

Two brothers from Liverpool. One is black and the other white.

Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

Votes: 30

6. Lost Empires (1986)

420 min | Drama

In 1913, young Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick's magic act and is introduced to the enchanted world of the British music hall. Travelling from one city to the next, assisting at ... See full summary »

Stars: Colin Firth, John Castle, Gillian Bevan, Mike Edmonds

Votes: 353

7. Staying On (1980 TV Movie)

90 min | Drama

Sequel to The Jewel in the Crown: A british colonel and his wife decide to remain in India after the departure of the British Raj in the 1940s.

Director: Silvio Narizzano | Stars: Trevor Howard, Celia Johnson, Saeed Jaffrey, Pearl Padamsee

Votes: 142

8. Clouds of Glory (1978– )

105 min | Drama

Dramatization by Melvyn Bragg and Ken Russell of the lives of the poets Wordsworth and Coleridge.

Stars: David Warner, Felicity Kendal, David Hemmings, Patricia Quinn

Votes: 12

9. Clouds of Glory (1978– )
Episode: William and Dorothy (1978)

52 min | Drama

The story of the poet William Wordsworth, and of his devoted sister Dorothy.

Director: Ken Russell | Stars: Bridget Ashburn, Robin Bevan, Antony Carrick, Freddie Fletcher

Votes: 35

10. Clouds of Glory (1978– )
Episode: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner (1978)

52 min | Drama

The troubled life of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Director: Ken Russell | Stars: Ben Aris, Imogen Claire, Peter Dodd, Barbara Ewing

Votes: 36

11. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
Episode: The Crooked Man (1984)

TV-PG | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Col. Barclay is found dead and his wife is arrested for the murder, but Holmes is convinced a missing door key will reveal the true killer.

Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Norman Jones, Lisa Daniely

Votes: 1,165

12. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
Episode: The Final Problem (1985)

TV-PG | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Holmes and Watson travel to Europe to escape Moriarty's vengeance.

Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Eric Porter, Rosalie Williams

Votes: 1,130

13. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
Episode: The Greek Interpreter (1985)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An unsavory gang kidnaps a Greek interpreter and forces him to relate their demands to an abductee who knows only the Greek tongue.

Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Charles Gray, Alkis Kritikos

Votes: 1,062

14. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
Episode: The Naval Treaty (1984)

TV-PG | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An unknown thief steals an important naval treaty from a Foreign Office clerk; Sherlock Holmes sets out to find it.

Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, David Gwillim, Gareth Thomas

Votes: 1,192

15. Strangers (1978–1982)
Episode: A Dear Green Place (1981)

Crime, Thriller

A routine assignment - escorting a prisoner from Glasgow to London - turns into something altogether different when the woman escapes and her escorts on a merry cross country chase.

Director: Bill Gilmour | Stars: Susan Rai, Arthur Boland, Don Henderson, Bill Barclay

16. Strangers (1978–1982)
Episode: Stand and Deliver (1981)

60 min | Crime, Thriller

The squad investigates a series of armed robberies committed by a gang of modern day highwaymen.

Director: Bill Gilmour | Stars: Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Simon Dutton, Michael Deeks, Tamar le Bailly

17. The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
Episode: An Evening at the Maharanee's (1984)

TV-14 | 55 min | Drama, History, Romance

Sarah travels to Bombay to meet her father, Colonel John Layton, who has been freed from his prisoner of war camp. Colonel Layton is concerned as to the well-being of a Havildar from his ... See full summary »

Director: Jim O'Brien | Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Geraldine James, Frederick Treves, Charles Dance

Votes: 54

18. The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
Episode: Crossing the River (1984)

TV-14 | 105 min | Drama, History, Romance

In February 1942 Daphne Manners, the niece of the one-time Governor of the District, arrives in Mayapore, India full of enthusiasm. She is staying with her 'aunt' Lili, a close friend of ... See full summary »

Directors: Christopher Morahan, Jim O'Brien | Stars: Matyelok Gibbs, Om Puri, Art Malik, Tim Pigott-Smith

Votes: 82

19. The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
Episode: Pandora's Box (1984)

TV-14 | 55 min | Drama, History, Romance

It is now August 1947 and Guy Perron, who has returned to academic life, is in India to observe the transition to independence. His arrival in Mirat was meant to be a joyous occasion with ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Charles Dance, Geraldine James, Wendy Morgan

Votes: 53

20. The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
Episode: Regimental Silver (1984)

TV-14 | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance

With the wedding over and Teddie and Susan safely off on their honeymoon, Merrick once again is harassed and humiliated at the train station. He apologizes to Sarah for all that has ... See full summary »

Director: Jim O'Brien | Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Judy Parfitt, Geraldine James, Wendy Morgan

Votes: 58

21. The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
Episode: The Day of the Scorpion (1984)

TV-14 | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance

Returning to Pankot from her trip to Calcutta, Sarah Layton meets Count Bronowski and Nigel Rowan at the train station in Ranpur. Also accompanied by Ahmed Kassim, they are on their way to ... See full summary »

Director: Jim O'Brien | Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Judy Parfitt, Geraldine James, Wendy Morgan

Votes: 54

22. The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
Episode: The Division of the Spoils (1984)

TV-14 | 51 min | Drama, History, Romance

Before leaving Mirat, Count Bronowski tells Guy the true circumstances concerning Merrick's death. While traveling on the train to Ranpur, Guy, Sarah, Susan and Fenny come face to face with... See full summary »

Director: Jim O'Brien | Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Charles Dance, Geraldine James, Wendy Morgan

Votes: 65

23. The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
Episode: The Moghul Room (1984)

TV-14 | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance

With the Japanese surrender and the end of the war, Perron puts into effect his plan for a quick demobilization. He also hears a strange tale from one of the nurses, "Sophie" Tucker about ... See full summary »

Director: Jim O'Brien | Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Judy Parfitt, Geraldine James, Wendy Morgan

Votes: 58

24. The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
Episode: The Towers of Silence (1984)

TV-14 | 55 min | Drama, History, Romance

Susan has had a complete breakdown and is under psychiatric care in Pankot Hospital. When Mildred returns the spoons Barbie gave Susan as a wedding gift, she decides to donate them to the ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Judy Parfitt, Geraldine James, Wendy Morgan

Votes: 59

25. The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
Episode: Travelling Companions (1984)

TV-14 | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance

Sarah and her father return to Pankot and attempt to resume their normal lives. The Colonel is still worried about the well-being of his Havildar and has written the Governor seeking his ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Judy Parfitt, Geraldine James, Wendy Morgan

Votes: 55

26. Lost Empires (1986)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1986)

106 min | Drama

New arrival Richard makes an immediate impact on the other members of the act, especially the women. Hired as a stage assistant, he soon begins performing roles. But just as Richard ... See full summary »

Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Julia Parrott, Beatie Edney, Colin Firth, John Castle

Votes: 23

27. Lost Empires (1986)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (1986)

52 min | Drama

The troupe gets a shock when one of their acrobats is found strangled. The local police feel unable to handle the case, and Scotland Yard sends an inspector to investigate. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »

Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Pamela Stephenson, Alfred Marks, Colin Firth, Ted Morris

Votes: 20

28. Lost Empires (1986)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (1986)

51 min | Drama

The police close in on a murder suspect, but Uncle Nick has one last trick up his sleeve before he strikes out for America. As war breaks out, Richard enlists in the army and heads to the ... See full summary »

Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Colin Firth, Jim Carter, John Castle, Mike Edmonds

Votes: 22

29. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Episode #3.1 (1987)

Comedy

The brothers help Mr Stanley following Chief Inspector Maggot's heart stopping visit to the Blue Cockatoo Club.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

30. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Episode #3.2 (1987)

Comedy

Cyril and Wesley find themselves in a difficult situation when Dolly serves on the Jury at the trial of a local villain.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

31. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Episode #3.3 (1987)

Comedy

Wesley decides that the only way to get on in life is to find a rich widow.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

32. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Episode #3.4 (1987)

Comedy

Cyril discovers that there can be a downside to having fans.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

33. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Episode #3.5 (1987)

Comedy

Glenys feels threatened when Cyril's ex wife turns up.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

34. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Episode #3.6 (1987)

Comedy

Politics - Directed to the Ulster Unionists while attempting to stand as a conservative. Seen a practical joke sent by other organisations, his failure prompts him to launch his own party. But who will be sensible and vote McGregor.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

35. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Episode #4.1 (1988)

Comedy

Madame Pratt - Cyril's obsession with his 'stars' lead him and Ma to have a reading. Believing a seance will resolve her unhappy marital status, the psychic reveals whilst lapsing into his ventriloquism act deception afoot.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

36. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Episode #4.2 (1988)

Comedy

Cyril and Sandra - Glenys is convinced commitment can be achieved by suspending Cyril's bedroom benefits. Abstaining from lusting after women improves his singing. Wesley notices this, but what can he exploit it to the tune of?

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

37. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Episode #4.3 (1988)

Comedy

Wesley needs to impress a wealthy American industrialist.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

38. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Declan Is Very Big (1988)

Comedy

Wesley agrees a boxing match between Cyril and a customers' 'second' will settle their returns policy. 'A Ma has to do what a Ma has to do for her son. But which fighter will have the guts?

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

39. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Name the Day? (1988)

Comedy

Cyril and Glenys' relationship takes a turn for the worse.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

40. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: The Record for Marathon Singing (1988)

Comedy

Cyril attempts to break the world record for continuous singing to support Wesley's new charity, aptly named Deaf Aid.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

41. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)
Episode: Mister Cox Defends a Speeding Charge (1988)

Comedy

Being banned from driving affects Cyril more than anyone expected.

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey