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1. 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
2. The Pickwick Papers (1952)
Approved | 109 min | Comedy, Drama
The Pickwick Club sends Mr. Pickwick and a group of friends to travel across England and to report back on the interesting things they find. In the course of their travels, they repeatedly ... See full summary »
Director: Noel Langley | Stars: James Hayter, James Donald, Nigel Patrick, Joyce Grenfell
Votes: 620
3. Hancock's Half Hour (1956–1960)
30 min | Comedy
TV version of the popular BBC radio show of the same name, with Tony Hancock as the modern man of the world (in his own eyes). Sid James is there to bring him back to earth.
Stars: Tony Hancock, Sidney James, Johnny Vyvyan, Alec Bregonzi
Votes: 591
4. 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: 56
5. One Wild Oat (1951)
Not Rated | 77 min | Comedy
A barrister attempts to discourage his daughter's infatuation for a philanderer, by revealing his past. The plan backfires when the daughter's would-be father-in-law threatens to reveal the barrister's shady background.
Director: Charles Saunders | Stars: Robertson Hare, Stanley Holloway, Vera Pearce, Andrew Crawford
Votes: 252
6. 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
7. Penny and the Pownall Case (1948)
47 min | Drama, Mystery
A glamour model helps Scotland Yard to catch a criminal gang.
Director: Slim Hand | Stars: Ralph Michael, Peggy Evans, Christopher Lee, Diana Dors
Votes: 199
8. 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
9. Looks Familiar (1970– )
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Nostalgia based panel chat show.
Stars: Denis Norden, Bob Monkhouse, Arthur Askey, Ted Ray
Votes: 29
10. Going for a Song (1965–1977)
Game-Show
Entertaining antiques quiz programme with two celebrities and two antiques experts. A mystery object was handed to the celebrities in turn who had to describe what it was, how old it was ... See full summary »
Stars: Max Robertson, Arthur Negus, Roger Warner, Ian Harris
Votes: 9
11. Just for You (1964)
63 min | Musical
Casey Paxton, a hopeful rock 'n' roll star, is trying to break into the business by going from studio to studio with his girlfriend, attempting to convince the radio and TV executives there to play his song.
Directors: Vincent Scarza, Douglas Hickox | Stars: Katherine Quint, D.C. LaRue, Frank Fiore, Philip Jay
Votes: 79
12. The Big Show (1936)
Passed | 71 min | Drama, Music, Western
At the Texas Centennial in Dallas Autry confuses two girls by being himself and his own stunt double.
Directors: Mack V. Wright, Joseph Kane | Stars: Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette, Kay Hughes, Sally Payne
Votes: 299
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: 18
14. One Wish Too Many (1956)
56 min | Family, Comedy, Fantasy
A young boy finds a magic marble that grants him any wish he wants. One day he wishes for a giant steam-roller, and it starts to trash London.
Director: John Durst | Stars: Anthony Richmond, Rosalind Gourgey, John Pike, Terry Cooke
Votes: 42
15. Frost on Sunday (1968–1970)
50 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Talk show and light entertainment.
Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
Votes: 65
16. Frost on Saturday (1968– )
40 min | Talk-Show
Mainly concentrated on topical interviews with entertainers and public figures.
Stars: David Frost, Patrick Macnee, Nicol Williamson, Bob Hope
Votes: 13
17. She Knew What She Wanted (1936)
74 min | Comedy
Director: Thomas Bentley | Stars: Albert Burdon, Betty Ann Davies, Claude Dampier, W.H. Berry
18. A Piece of Cake (1948)
46 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Director: John Irwin | Stars: Cyril Fletcher, Betty Astell, Laurence Naismith, Jon Pertwee
Votes: 53
19. 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
20. Trouble in the Air (1948)
55 min | Comedy
A radio commentator is sent to a village to broadcast a bell-ringing team. Meanwhile a property speculator tries to buy a plot of land for less than it is worth.
Director: Charles Saunders | Stars: Freddie Frinton, Jimmy Edwards, Joyce Golding, Bill Owen
Votes: 61
21. Where in the World? (1971–1973)
20 min | Game-Show
Stars: John Carter, Ray Alan, John Julius Norwich, Stephen Danos
22. The Charlie Farnsbarns Show (1956– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Avril Angers, Kenneth Connor, Sam Costa, Sandra Dorne
23. Variety (1936– )
30 min | Comedy, Music
The first ever programme broadcast when regular British television broadcasts commenced (excluding welcome broadcast).
Stars: Eric Robinson, Richard Hearne, Douglas Young, Nan Kenway
24. Fred Emney Picks a Pop (1960 TV Movie)
29 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Stars: Fred Emney, Avril Angers, Alex MacIntosh, Barbara Young
25. Pantomania: Babes in the Wood (1957 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Isobel Barnett, The Beverley Sisters, Derek Bond
26. The Anne Shelton Show (1958–1959)
Music
Stars: Anne Shelton, Joe Lynch, Kenneth Connor, Bill Maynard
27. Gala Variety: The Royal Air Forces Association Jubilee Festival (1968 TV Special)
105 min | Comedy, Music
Director: Derek Burrell-Davis | Stars: The Bachelors, Bob Sharples and His Orchestra, Richard Burton, Sam Costa
28. Spike Milligan on Treasure Island WC2 (1961)
24 min | Short, Comedy
Treasure Island in this instance is Tin Pan Alley where pop songs are launched on their brief and hopeful successful careers, First the creators play their song to a publisher. If he likes ... See full summary »
Director: Gerard Bryant | Stars: Sam Costa, Joe Loss, Spike Milligan, Marion Ryan
29. The Variety Club Awards for 1970 (1971 TV Special)
45 min | Documentary
Stars: Michael Aspel, Bernard Delfont, Jenny Agutter, Eileen Atkins
30. Alan Melville Takes You from A-Z (1956–1959)
Comedy, Family, Music
Stars: Alan Melville, Alfredo Campoli, Jacqueline Delman, Florence Desmond
32. Off the Record (1955–1958)
30 min | Music
Jack Payne introduces stars and personalities who are Off the Record together with the latest news from the record industry featuring Benny Hill, Jill Day, Lita Roza, Bert Weedon, Ronnie ... See full summary »
Stars: Jack Payne, The George Mitchell Singers, Jimmy Young, Alma Cogan
33. Record Roundabout (1958 TV Movie)
60 min | Music
Stars: Pete Murray, Sam Costa, Wilfrid Thomas, Kenny Baker
34.
Hancock's Half Hour (1956–1960)
Episode:
Twelve Angry Men
(1959)
Comedy
In Sidney Lumet's classic film, one courageous juror holds out and justice prevails. When Hancock is foreman of the Jury the outcome isn't quite so inspiring.
Director: Duncan Wood | Stars: Tony Hancock, Sidney James, Austin Trevor, William Kendall
Votes: 63
35.
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
Episode:
Episode #2.11
(1961)
Game-Show, Music
Stars: Brian Matthew, Sam Costa, Johnny Crawford, Emile Ford
36.
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
Episode:
Episode #2.20
(1962)
Game-Show, Music
Stars: Brian Matthew, Sam Costa, Peter J. Elliott, The King Brothers
37.
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
Episode:
Episode #2.28
(1962)
Game-Show, Music
Stars: Brian Matthew, Acker Bilk, Sam Costa, Billy Daniels
38.
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(1961)
Game-Show, Music
Stars: Brian Matthew, Keith Fordyce, Sam Costa, Carol Deene
39.
Frost on Sunday (1968–1970)
Episode:
Rolf Harris
(1970)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
40.
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
Episode:
Episode #3.17
(1963)
Game-Show, Music
Stars: Brian Matthew, Chris Barber, The Beatles, Mike Berry
41.
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
Episode:
Episode #5.5
(1963)
Game-Show, Music
Stars: Brian Matthew, Richard Anthony, The Beatles, The Brook Brothers
42.
Where in the World? (1971–1973)
Episode:
Episode #3.4
(1973)
Game-Show
Director: Peggy Walker | Stars: Ray Alan, John Carter, Sam Costa, Michele Ivan-Zadeh
43.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Kenneth Horne
(1962)
Documentary, Biography
Eamonn Andrews tells the story of radio comedian Kenneth Horne.
Director: Yvonne Littlewood | Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Kenneth Horne, Yvonne Buckingham, Carole Carr
44.
Looks Familiar (1970– )
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1972)
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: Denis Norden, Sam Costa, Ted Ray, Molly Weir
45.
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
Episode:
Episode #2.39
(1962)
Game-Show, Music
Stars: Brian Matthew, Winifred Atwell, Sam Costa, Dougie Gray
46.
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
Episode:
Episode #3.26
(1963)
40 min | Game-Show, Music
Director: Philip Jones | Stars: Brian Matthew, Barry Barnett, Acker Bilk, Sam Costa
47.
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
Episode:
Episode #5.26
(1964)
Game-Show, Music
Stars: Brian Matthew, David Albert Clark, Sam Costa, Adam Faith
48.
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
Episode:
Episode #5.39
(1964)
Game-Show, Music
Stars: Brian Matthew, Alma Cogan, Sam Costa, The Dave Clark Five
49.
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
Episode:
Episode #4.2
(1963)
Game-Show, Music
Stars: Pete Murray, Acker Bilk, Sam Costa, Craig Douglas
50.
Frost on Sunday (1968–1970)
Episode:
Mike Newman, Blue Mink & Eamonn Andrews
(1970)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, Josephine Tewson