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1. Midsomer Murders (1997– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.
Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson, Neil Dudgeon
Votes: 39,405
2. Spartacus (1960)
PG-13 | 197 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
The slave Spartacus survives brutal training as a gladiator and leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic, as the ambitious Crassus seeks to gain power by crushing the uprising.
Directors: Stanley Kubrick, Anthony Mann | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Jean Simmons, Charles Laughton
Votes: 143,135 | Gross: $30.00M
3. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
TV-PG | 95 min | Comedy
Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.
Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roger Lloyd Pack, Buster Merryfield
Votes: 56,678
4. Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002–2024)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A game show hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances.
Stars: Declan Donnelly, Anthony McPartlin, Stephen Mulhern, Andi Peters
Votes: 1,858
5. Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes (1965)
G | 138 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Hoping to push Britain to the forefront of aviation, a London publisher organizes an international air race across the English Channel, but must contend with two entrants vying for his daughter, as well as national rivalries and cheating.
Director: Ken Annakin | Stars: Stuart Whitman, Sarah Miles, James Fox, Alberto Sordi
Votes: 9,231 | Gross: $31.11M
6. 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
7. 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: 277
8. Pointless Celebrities (2010– )
Game-Show
Celebrities try to find the most obscure answers to win money for their chosen charities.
Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman, Antony Costa, Jayne Torvill
Votes: 901
9. Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996–2023)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Music-based comedy quiz show.
Stars: Phill Jupitus, Mark Lamarr, Noel Fielding, Bill Bailey
Votes: 6,058
10. I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (2002– )
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
British reality series presented by Ant and Dec in which 12 celebrities are abandoned in the Australian jungle. In order to earn food, they must perform Bushtucker Trials which challenge them physically and mentally.
Stars: Declan Donnelly, Anthony McPartlin, Mimi Webb, Joel Dommett
Votes: 3,531
11. 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: 891
12. Blue Peter (1958– )
25 min | Family
The British children's magazine program, which has been running since the late 1950s, targets children between the ages of 6 and 14.
Stars: John Noakes, Peter Purves, Valerie Singleton, Simon Groom
Votes: 616
13. 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: 1,125
14. The One Show (2006– )
30 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
A live magazine programme featuring topical stories and big name studio guests.
Stars: Alex Jones, Matt Baker, Christine Lampard, Adrian Chiles
Votes: 621
15. 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
16. Good Morning Britain (2014– )
TV-14 | 180 min | News, Talk-Show
The weekday news on ITV that the whole nation wakes up to.
Stars: Andi Peters, Susanna Reid, Lorraine Kelly, Laura Tobin
Votes: 760
17. Cluedo (1990–1993)
45 min | Crime, Drama, Game-Show
A unique game show in which celebrities try to deduce which of the classic characters commited a murder by watching a short film and interviewing the suspects.
Stars: Chuck Foster, Richard Madeley, James Bellini, Leslie Grantham
Votes: 141
18. Breakfast (2000– )
180 min | News, Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship morning news programme covering current affairs, business and sports, plus guest interviews and weather reports.
Stars: Charlie Stayt, Carol Kirkwood, Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams
Votes: 418
19. The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014– )
30 min | Comedy
Mockumentary following aging rock star Brian Pern, former front-man of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group Thotch.
Stars: Simon Day, Lucy Montgomery, Rhys Thomas, Nigel Havers
Votes: 413
20. Stars in Their Eyes (1990–2015)
50 min | Family, Game-Show, Music
Musical talent show in which amateur lookalikes and soundalikes impersonate their favourite singing stars.
Stars: Matthew Kelly, Cat Deeley, Leslie Crowther, Sally Lindsay
Votes: 197
21. Hell's Kitchen (2004–2009)
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV
Gordon Ramsay leads a team of celebrities through the trials of a professional kitchen with the threat of elimination hanging over them.
Stars: Angus Deayton, Marco Pierre White, Edwina Currie, Gary Rhodes
Votes: 1,670
22. The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
45 min | Music
Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.
Stars: Bob Harris, Anne Nightingale, David Hepworth, Mark Ellen
Votes: 241
23. Bo' Selecta! (2002–2004)
30 min | Comedy
Comedy involving celebrity stalker Avid Merrion, and a whole host of "celebrities".
Stars: Leigh Francis, Patsy Kensit, Karen Hayley, Craig Phillips
Votes: 1,608
24. WWE 2K20 (2019 Video Game)
T | Sport
Stars: A.J. Kirsch, Ali Wilder, Anne Vydra, Bret Green
Votes: 530
25. Crackerjack! (1955–2021)
45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the King's Theatre on Hammersmith Road until 1963, then at the BBC Television Theatre (now the ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Hayes, Peter Glaze, Jillian Comber, Leslie Crowther
Votes: 116
26. The Footage Detectives (2021– )
30 min | Documentary
Documentary series which follows the work of film and TV archive restoration on behalf of Talking Pictures TV
Stars: Mike Read, Noel Cronin, Morris Bright, Jamie Muir
Votes: 36
27. Surprise! Surprise! (1984–2015)
60 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
Stars: Cilla Black, Bob Carolgees, Gordon Burns, Christopher Biggins
Votes: 107
28. 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: 101
29. Call My Bluff (II) (1965–1988)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two teams of three alternate between giving and guessing the meanings of obscure English words.
Stars: Robert Robinson, Frank Muir, Patrick Campbell, Arthur Marshall
Votes: 86
30. 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
31. Saturday SuperStore (1982–1987)
Family
Children's Saturday morning magazine show.
Stars: Mike Read, Keith Chegwin, Sarah Greene, John Craven
Votes: 66
32. GMTV (1993–2010)
205 min | News, Talk-Show
Morning news, interviews and entertainment features.
Stars: Andrew Castle, Kate Garraway, Lorraine Kelly, Ben Shephard
Votes: 302
33. Ministry of Mayhem (2004–2006)
125 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Saturday morning entertainment of comedy, games music and cartoons.
Stars: Peter Cocks, Holly Willoughby, Danny Jones, Tom Fletcher
Votes: 62
34. Brian Pern: A Tribute (2017 TV Movie)
41 min | Comedy
A spoof documentary paying tribute to the late rock star Brian Pern.
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Simon Day, Michael Kitchen, Phil Collins, Suranne Jones
Votes: 91
35. Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (1976–1982)
120 min | Family, Talk-Show
Saturday morning children's show which as well as having music and guests also had kids phone in and swap toys with each other.
Stars: Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, John Craven, Maggie Philbin
Votes: 120
36. Record Breakers (1972–2001)
25 min | Documentary, Family
Contestants attempt to break records for various feats listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Stars: Roy Castle, Norris McWhirter, Cheryl Baker, Fiona Kennedy
Votes: 95
37. 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
38. Video Killed the Radio Star (2009– )
Documentary, Music
Featuring interviews with iconic bands and artists, such as Guns 'n' Roses, Fleetwood Mac, Metallica, A-Ha, Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams.
Stars: Robert Elms, David Mallet, Steve Barron, Andrew Morahan
Votes: 40
39. X-Rated: The Pop Videos They Tried to Ban (2004 TV Movie)
100 min | Documentary
Documentary tracing the history of the pop video and the way in which this marketing tool has frequently been used to create shock, outrage and controversy, all in a bid to sell records.
Director: Simon George | Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Mitch Benn, Alice Cooper, Kevin Godley
Votes: 37
40. What's Up Doc? (1992–1995)
Family
Anarchic and edgy Saturday morning entertainment show.
Stars: Andy Crane, Pat Sharp, Yvette Fielding, Tim Rose
Votes: 37
41. How's Business (1991)
76 min | Family
Director: Colin Finbow | Stars: Ben Brazier, Sara Clee, Paul Brightwell, Carol MacReady
Votes: 21
42. Heston's Feasts (2009– )
60 min | Documentary
Michelin three-star award winning chef Heston Blumenthal believes the future of food can and needs to be developed from the past, but reinvented to modern sensibilities. He looks to ... See full summary »
Stars: Heston Blumenthal, James 'Jocky' Petrie, Kyle Connaughton, Greta Scacchi
Votes: 201
43. Challenge Anneka (1987–1995)
60 min | Reality-TV
Stars: Anneka Rice, Dave Chapman, Kit Moore, Henry Mancini
Votes: 96
44. Richard & Judy (2001–2009)
60 min | Talk-Show
Magazine programme featuring news items, expert advice and celebrity interviews.
Stars: Richard Madeley, Judy Finnigan, Raj Persaud, Mike McClean
Votes: 437
45. Chris Rea: Driving Home for Christmas (Version 2) (2009 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Official music video for "Driving Home for Christmas" by Chris Rea. Version 2.
Stars: Lionel Blair, Mark Brennan, Lizzie Cundy, Carol Decker
Votes: 25
46. Celebrity Coach Trip (2010– )
Reality-TV
Stars: Brendan Sheerin, Clara Amfo, Dave Vitty, Lesley Joseph
Votes: 52
47. South at Six (1974– )
News
Regional news programme for the south of England, UK.
Stars: Sally Taylor, Tony Husband, Alexis Green, Steve Humphrey
Votes: 29
48. Tonight Live with Dan Wootton (2021–2023)
180 min | News, Talk-Show
From 9pm, the Kiwi-born journalist and his trio of panellists give their take on the day's news, host live debates, meet topical guests, take a first look at the newspapers, and nominate their Greatest Briton and Union Jackass.
Stars: Dan Wootton, Polly Middlehurst, Dawn Neesom, Carole Malone
Votes: 56
49. I Love 1980's (2001)
90 min | Documentary
A nostalgic look at the pop culture and fads of the 1980s.
Stars: Wayne Hemingway, Michelle Gayle, Lisa Rogers, Miranda Sawyer
Votes: 76
50. Who's Doing the Dishes? (2014–2016)
46 min | Game-Show
Over the course of a week, five different celebrities cook a meal for a group of four strangers, who must figure out the identity of each celebrity in order to win cash prizes.
Stars: Brian McFadden, Adam Rabinowitz, Toyah Willcox, Alison Hammond
Votes: 64