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1. 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: 52,017
2. Heartbeat (1992–2010)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
The 1960s lives and adventures of the police constabulary, medical staff, and residents of Ashfordly and Aidensfield.
Stars: William Simons, Derek Fowlds, Tricia Penrose, Mark Jordon
Votes: 4,053
3. Coronation Street (1960– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance
The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England.
Stars: William Roache, Helen Worth, Barbara Knox, Sally Dynevor
Votes: 6,017
4. The Avengers (1961–1969)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners.
Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman, Linda Thorson
Votes: 8,885
5. Tales of the Unexpected (1979–1988)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
Short dramas each with a twist of some kind; across the first four seasons most of these are from short stories by Roald Dahl.
Stars: Roald Dahl, Andrew Ray, Forbes Collins, Richard Johnson
Votes: 2,498
6. 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: 414
7. Z Cars (1962–1978)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
A gritty drama which follows the work of the police force in the fictional town of Newtown in the North of England.
Stars: James Ellis, John Slater, Douglas Fielding, Bernard Holley
Votes: 381
8. 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
9. 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: 323
10. Armchair Theatre (1956–1974)
60 min | Drama
This show was a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and from mid-1968 by Thames Television.
Stars: Harry H. Corbett, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Billie Whitelaw, Neil McCallum
Votes: 245
11. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
30 min | Comedy
Sketch-based show starring Victoria Wood, Dame Julie Walters, and many others. Included regular items such as "Acorn Antiques" with Julie as Mrs. Overall and a regular advice slot from Agony Aunt Kitty (Patricia Routledge).
Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston
Votes: 424
12. Emergency-Ward 10 (1957–1967)
30 min | Drama
Set in Oxbridge General Hospital, this soap opera focused equally on the lives and loves of its medical staff and the pressure of their work.
Stars: Jill Browne, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Frederick Bartman, Desmond Carrington
Votes: 70
13. The Return of Shelley (1988–1992)
30 min | Comedy
After nearly five years away teaching in the Middle East, Shelley flies back into the UK. He's shocked to find a new world of high rent, yuppies, and wine bars--but Shelley is still Shelley--ready wit, work-shy behaviour, and all.
Stars: Hywel Bennett, Andrew Castell, Caroline Langrishe, David Ryall
Votes: 79
14. Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990)
R | 103 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
During World War II, an American serviceman in London decides to impress his English girlfriend by acting as an American gangster, which soon turns deadly.
Director: Bernard Rose | Stars: Emily Lloyd, Kiefer Sutherland, John Lahr, Liz Fraser
Votes: 795 | Gross: $0.09M
15. The Wars of the Roses (1965–1966)
Drama
A filmed theatre production of four of Shakespeare's historical plays condensed down into a trilogy.
Stars: David Warner, Peggy Ashcroft, Donald Burton, Alan Tucker
Votes: 83
16. Big Deal (1984–1986)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Lighthearted drama series about Robby Box, a small-time London gambler, and his long-suffering family.
Stars: Ray Brooks, Sharon Duce, Pamela Cundell, James Ottaway
Votes: 222
17. The Newcomers (1965–1969)
30 min | Drama
Ellis Cooper, wife Vivienne, grandmother and their three children are relocated from London to a rural town Angleton by his employer. Helping them adjust to country living are the Harkers whose father also works for Eden Brothers.
Stars: Gladys Henson, Maggie Fitzgibbon, Gerald Cross, Michael Collins
Votes: 40
18. Lady Killers (1980–1981)
60 min | Crime, Drama
British drama about famous murder cases involving women.
Stars: Robert Morley, Andrew Johns, Charles Kay, Lewis Fiander
Votes: 44
19. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)
60 min | Drama
Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".
Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown
Votes: 66
20. Comedy Playhouse (1961–2017)
30 min | Comedy
Anthology series of one-off, unrelated situation comedies.
Stars: Frank Thornton, John Le Mesurier, Robert Dorning, Bernard Cribbins
Votes: 71
21. Harry (1993–1995)
50 min | Drama
Harry Salter is the ruthless owner of a news agency in Darlington who will resort to any under-hand means or exploit anyone in order to get a story that he can sell to a newspaper. He is ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Elphick, Ian Bartholomew, Julie Graham, Tom Hollander
Votes: 51
22. The Plane Makers (1963–1965)
60 min | Drama
The day-to-day story of a multi-million pound aerospace company, its new jet plane, its test-pilot, its workers and its ruthless and hard-nosed managing director John Wilder, the embodiment of modern, unflinching capitalism.
Stars: Jack Watling, Patrick Wymark, Norma Ronald, Reginald Marsh
Votes: 44
23. The Gaffer (1981–1983)
30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of Fred Moffatt (Bill Maynard), the owner of a run down light engineering firm, Moffat Engineering Company.
Stars: Bill Maynard, Pat Ashton, Russell Hunter, David Gillies
Votes: 105
24. Summer Season (1985)
55 min | Drama
Stars: Tim Wylton, Marion Bailey, Charles Dale, Nicholas Gecks
Votes: 34
25. The Strange World of Gurney Slade (1960)
30 min | Comedy
Gurney Slade wanders from place to place after breaking the fourth wall to escape from the mundanities of making a family sitcom.
Stars: Anthony Newley, Edwin Richfield, Joy Stewart, Margaret Cox
Votes: 142
26. The Locksmith (1997– )
50 min | Crime, Drama
When his estranged wife is brutally attacked by a burglar, a law-abiding locksmith unconvinced that the junkie charged for the crime is the real attacker starts his own investigation.
Stars: Warren Clarke, Chris Gascoyne, Sheila Kelley, Sarah-Jane Potts
Votes: 37
27. Doctor Who: The Companion Chronicles (2007 Podcast Series)
Sci-Fi
Discover the further adventures of some of the Doctor's friends and enemies, delving into the past to tell stories of the Doctor as seen through the eyes of his companions.
Stars: Frazer Hines, Peter Purves, Wendy Padbury, Anneke Wills
28. Badger's Bend (1963–1964)
25 min | Family
Young Tim Cordon moves to the countryside and discovers an interest in the care of animals. Befriending local vet Mr Francis and his assistant Sheila, Tim is given some abandoned hamsters ... See full summary »
Stars: Gay Emma, Kenneth Nash, James Ward, Malcolm Patton
Votes: 9
29. All in Good Faith (1985–1988)
30 min | Comedy
A country vicar moves with his family to an urban parish.
Stars: Richard Briers, Barbara Ferris, Frank Middlemass, Lydia Smith
Votes: 55
30. The Heat of the Day (1989 TV Movie)
106 min | Drama
In World War II England, a woman is approached by a man claiming to work as an intelligence agent who has found out her lover is a spy. He promises to not arrest him if she'll have a relationship with him.
Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Michael Gambon, Patricia Hodge, Michael York, Ralph Michael
Votes: 90
31. New Voices (1991–1997)
Drama
Multi-part series of individual drama stories from up and coming directors.
Stars: Martin Crocker, David Thomas, Val McLane, Paul McNeilly
Votes: 8
32. Probation Officer (1959–1962)
60 min | Drama
An early hit for ATV, this absorbing, rigorously researched and very human drama series centres on the work of a team of probation officers based in London, and the lives of the men and ... See full summary »
Stars: John Paul, John Scott, Jessica Spencer, David Davies
Votes: 30
33. Spindoe (1968)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Gangland drama Follows the fortunes of South London crime boss Alan Spindoe "Ray McAnally" After serving for seven years for receiving and there should have been other charges. Now he's out... See full summary »
Stars: Ray McAnally, Richard Hurndall, Rachel Herbert, Bryan Marshall
Votes: 38
34. North and South (1966– )
45 min | Drama
Stars: Wendy Williams, Richard Leech, Sonia Dresdel, Edwin Richfield
Votes: 10
35. 1914 All Out (1987 TV Movie)
80 min | Drama, War
A village cricket team plays its last match before most of its players go off to fight in World War I, confident that "it will all be over by Christmas".
Director: David Green | Stars: David Hargreaves, Jean Rimmer, Christopher Baines, Colette Stevenson
Votes: 33
36. Andy Robson (1982– )
25 min | Drama, Family
Stars: Tom Davidson, Stevie-Lee Pattinson, Jack Watling, Stephanie Tague
Votes: 9
37. United! (1965–1967)
30 min | Drama, Sport
Twice-weekly saga of life at Second Division football club Brentwich.
Stars: Ben Howard, Mark Kingston, Robin Wentworth, Beverley Jones
Votes: 19
38. City '68 (1967–1968)
60 min | Drama
Forward thinking anthology of dramas about the emerging problems of a city.
Stars: Richard Hurndall, Geoffrey Palmer, John Welsh, Wensley Pithey
Votes: 8
39. Sounding Brass (1980)
60 min | Comedy
Stars: Brian Glover, Gwen Taylor, Stephen Hancock, Philip Jackson
40. Family Solicitor (1961– )
60 min | Drama
Naylor and Freeman is a firm of solicitors. There are five partners, and each handles a variety of cases involving human problems.
Stars: Geoffrey Palmer, Philip Grout, A.J. Brown, Bernard Horsfall
41. The Largest Theatre in the World: Heart to Heart (1962 TV Movie)
80 min | Drama
A television interviewer is determined to get a coup on a dodgy cabinet minister.
Director: Alvin Rakoff | Stars: Kenneth More, Ralph Richardson, Angela Baddeley, Wendy Craig
Votes: 28
42. Dear Dotty (1954)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Avril Angers, Naomi Chance, Jack Melford, Stephen Hancock
43. The Three Musketeers (1954)
30 min | Adventure
1625. Young D'Artagnan wants to be a Musketeer, and, in becoming one, finds himself defending the honor of Queen Anne against the nefarious Cardinal Richelieu.
Stars: Laurence Payne, Roger Delgado, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Paul Hansard
Votes: 11
44. Arthur's Treasured Volumes (1960)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Anthea Askey, Arthur Askey, Sam Kydd, Arthur Mullard
Votes: 11
45. For Amusement Only (1968– )
60 min | Comedy
Humorous situations on location with little or no dialogue.
Stars: Jeremy Brett, Hamilton Dyce, June Jago, Alun Owen
47. Coronation Street: 50 Years, 50 Moments (2010 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
Second of two programmes celebrating the greatest moments in the history of Coronation Street to mark its 50th birthday. Featuring archive clips and interviews with cast and crew.
Stars: Victoria Wood, Owen Aaronovitch, Jean Alexander, Ian Aspinall
Votes: 12
48. Marjorie and the Preacherman (1987 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
Director: Brian Farnham | Stars: John Rhys-Davies, Annie Hayes, Peter-Hugo Daly, Karen Benjamin
Votes: 6
49. The Largest Theatre in the World (1962–1967)
Drama
Stars: Kenneth More, Ralph Richardson, Angela Baddeley, Wendy Craig
50. The Three Princes (1954 TV Movie)
Drama
Director: Shaun Sutton | Stars: Yvonne Furneaux, Laidman Browne, Campbell Gray, Marne Maitland