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1. EastEnders (1985– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

The everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market.

Stars: Adam Woodyatt, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean, June Brown

Votes: 9,216

2. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)

50 min | Drama

Two sisters in 1920s London work to achieve success in the dressmaking business.

Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Cathy Murphy

Votes: 1,631

3. The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1988)

Unrated | 29 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Four kids travel to the magical land of Narnia where they must battle an evil queen with the direction of the lion, Aslan.

Stars: Richard Dempsey, Sophie Cook, Jonathan R. Scott, Sophie Wilcox

Votes: 6,496

4. Maisie Raine (1998–1999)

50 min | Crime, Drama

A female detective inspector with a big attitude winds up her troops and her superiors, but gets good results. In addition to her work, she also has to cope with her ne'er-do-well kid brother.

Stars: Pauline Quirke, Ian McElhinney, Steve John Shepherd, Rakie Ayola

Votes: 91

5. American Playhouse (1980–1994)

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Anthology series which ran on PBS throughout the 1980s.

Stars: Jeffrey DeMunn, Elizabeth Franz, Edward Herrmann, Sada Thompson

Votes: 412

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: 1,124

7. Arena (1975– )

60 min | Documentary

Wide-ranging arts program.

Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller

Votes: 319

8. Opportunity Knocks (1956–1990)

Comedy, Game-Show

A long-running ITV talent show hosted by Hughie Green, providing showcases for names such as Paul Daniels and Frank Carson. The series was revived on the BBC in the 1980s, hosted by Bob Monkhouse and former winner Les Dawson.

Stars: Hughie Green, Bob Monkhouse, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Les Dawson

Votes: 62

9. Jim'll Fix It (1975–2007)

35 min | Game-Show, Music, Mystery

Children write to Jimmy Savile asking him to make a dream come true for them on national television.

Stars: Jimmy Savile, Frank Bruno, Rod Hull, Val Doonican

Votes: 222

10. Alexei Sayle's Stuff (1988–1991)

30 min | Comedy

Comedy sketch show which ran on BBC2 for a total of 18 episodes over 3 series from 1988 to 1991.

Stars: Alexei Sayle, Tony Millan, Angus Deayton, Owen Brenman

Votes: 160

11. The Cherry Orchard (1981 TV Movie)

130 min | Drama

Madame Ranevsky (Dame Judi Dench) is a spoiled aging aristocratic lady, who returns from a trip to Paris to face the loss of her magnificent Cherry Orchard estate after a default on the ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Eyre | Stars: Judi Dench, Bill Paterson, Anton Lesser, Harriet Walter

Votes: 142

12. Star Cops (1987)

55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The adventures of the International Space Police Force, led by Nathan Spring, in 2027. The Star Cops are made up of officers from all over the world: the British Colin Devis, the Australian... See full summary »

Stars: David Calder, Erick Ray Evans, Trevor Cooper, Linda Newton

Votes: 226

13. Clarence (1988)

30 min | Comedy

Clarence is a myopic delivery man who retires to the countryside, and goes from one mishap to another due to his short-sightedness

Stars: Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson, Phyllida Law, Richard Caldicot

Votes: 221

14. The Noel Edmonds Late Late Breakfast Show (1982–1986)

Comedy, Game-Show, Talk-Show

Variety show broadcast live on Saturday evenings. One segment featured dangerous stunts.

Stars: Noel Edmonds, Mike Smith, John Peel, Leni Harper

Votes: 25

15. Life Without George (1987–1989)

30 min | Comedy, Romance

After her live-in boyfriend of five years had left her, aerobic teacher Jenny gets involved in an on-off relationship with a neurotic estate agent Larry.

Stars: Simon Cadell, Carol Royle, Michael Thomas, Ronald Fraser

Votes: 48

16. A Sense of Guilt (1990– )

50 min | Drama

Family tensions are unearthed when a middle-aged writer has an affair with his friend's teenage daughter.

Stars: Lisa Harrow, Jim Carter, Trevor Eve, Rudi Davies

Votes: 65

17. Acting (1987–1990)

60 min | Documentary

A series workshop's led by leading actors on the techniques of acting in Film, Opera, Shakespearean Comedy, Tragedy and Restoration Comedy.

Stars: Michael Caine, Simon Callow, Jonathan Miller, Brian Cox

Votes: 37

18. Watch with Mother (1988 TV Special)

70 min | Drama

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Director: Gareth Jones | Stars: Gerry Cowper, Christopher Baines, Annette Crosbie, Barbara Ewing

19. Traitors (1990 TV Movie)

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Director: Malcolm McKay | Stars: Anton Lesser, Geoffrey Hutchings, Tim Woodward, Jonny Phillips

20. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
Episode: The Gershwins', Porgy & Bess (1993)

184 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The story of a disabled beggar in Charleston, S.C. who falls in love with a prostitute, this is the first filmed version of Gershwin's opera which uses Gershwin's own orchestrations and ... See full summary »

Director: Trevor Nunn | Stars: Willard White, Cynthia Haymon, Gregg Baker, Cynthia Clarey

Votes: 168

21. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.2106 (2001)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

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Director: Jamie Annett | Stars: Adam Woodyatt, Hannah Waterman, Tamzin Outhwaite, Martin Kemp

22. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.2873 (2005)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

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Director: Nicholas Prosser | Stars: Leslie Grantham, Michelle Ryan, Perry Fenwick, Kacey Ainsworth

23. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.3045 (2005)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

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Director: Chris Richards | Stars: Barbara Windsor, Steve McFadden, Kim Medcalf, Adam Woodyatt

24. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1991)

TV-PG | 51 min | Drama

In the spring of 1920, Beatrice and Evangeline Elliott are aghast to find that their late father has left them nearly penniless. They had always assumed that their father, a successful ... See full summary »

Director: Rodney Bennett | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Peter Birch

Votes: 49

25. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #1.10 (1991)

51 min | Drama

The Eliott sisters are still bickering over the direction of their new enterprise. Evie wants to go forward with flair and provocative designs, while Bea feels they should cater to their ... See full summary »

Director: Nicholas Prosser | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Aden Gillett

Votes: 34

26. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #1.11 (1991)

53 min | Drama

The sisters are working furiously towards finalizing their collection of original works. The growing affection between Bea and Jack is obvious leading him to ask her a very important ... See full summary »

Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Aden Gillett

Votes: 32

27. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #1.12 (1991)

TV-PG | 54 min | Drama

The sisters forge ahead with ahead their planned show and receive an added boost when Victor Stride makes a public apology. His offer to promote their line in his new magazine is viewed ... See full summary »

Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Aden Gillett

Votes: 36

28. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (1991)

TV-PG | 52 min | Drama

Evie finds herself a job as an apprentice seamstress when her aunt Lydia recommends her to her own dressmaker, Mrs. Partini. Evie enjoys her work, even if Mrs. Partini is is a bit difficult... See full summary »

Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Aden Gillett

Votes: 36

29. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (1991)

TV-PG | 51 min | Drama

The Eliott sisters have to face up to more of their father's past when their half-brother Sebastian shows up on their doorstep. Bea is quite skeptical as to his motives, despite his ... See full summary »

Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Peter Birch

Votes: 38

30. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (1991)

51 min | Drama

In her continuing effort to find money for their new venture, Bea visits Sir Desmond Gillispie, Evie's godfather. A merchant banker, Gillispie agrees to put the Eliott sisters proposal ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Peter Birch

Votes: 36

31. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (1991)

TV-PG | 51 min | Drama

The House of Eliott is formally launched with a well-attended reception but Penelope Maddox has a bit too much to drink and doesn't hesitate to express her view that it is all a waste, ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Aden Gillett

Votes: 33

32. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #1.8 (1991)

52 min | Drama

The business is going well and the Eliotts are enjoying an ever-positive reputation for their innovative designs. A new client in particular, Mrs. White, is giving them both her custom and ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Aden Gillett

Votes: 36

33. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #1.9 (1991)

51 min | Drama

The Eliott sisters are at odds over the future direction of their fashion house. While they agree to launch their own designs within 6 months, they cannot agree on the style of clothing ... See full summary »

Director: Nicholas Prosser | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Aden Gillett

Votes: 32

34. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #2.1 (1992)

53 min | Drama

It's now the spring of 1924 and the Eliott sisters are still basking in the glow of the successful launch of their collection. When they learn that a famous French clothing designer, Gilles... See full summary »

Director: Graeme Harper | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, David de Keyser

Votes: 29

35. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #2.10 (1992)

50 min | Drama

The sisters' problems are increased when rival couturier Maison Gille opens in competition to them, poaching some of their customers and resulting in Agnes and Betty being laid off. Evie ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Rupert Frazer

Votes: 30

36. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #2.11 (1992)

52 min | Drama

The fortunes of the house improve as the sisters design day wear and are commissioned to provide the costumes for a new theatrical production starring the famous actress Caroline Troy, ... See full summary »

Director: Alister Hallum | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Rupert Frazer

Votes: 26

37. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #2.2 (1992)

52 min | Drama

Now back in London, newlyweds Jack and Bea must decide on their living arrangements. Jack wants her to move into his flat and away from the House of Eliott. Jack is visited by an old friend... See full summary »

Director: Graeme Harper | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, David de Keyser

Votes: 29

38. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #2.3 (1992)

52 min | Drama

Bea and Evie are still suffering the aftershocks of Sir Desmond Gillespie's death when his partner, Ralph Saroyan, tells them their money is invested and cannot be accessed without ... See full summary »

Director: Alister Hallum | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Michael Culver

Votes: 29

39. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #2.4 (1992)

51 min | Drama

Evie continues to see James Duglass, but his love of fast cars and racing worries her greatly, all the more after he has a serious crash. Bea finally gets to meet Jack's parents after they ... See full summary »

Director: Alister Hallum | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Michael Culver

Votes: 28

40. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #2.5 (1992)

TV-PG | 52 min | Drama

Jack and Beatrice spend their first wedding anniversary at their cottage but things don't go well when the issue of children comes up. Jack is also tired of always taking second place to ... See full summary »

Director: June Howson | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Bryony Brind

Votes: 26

41. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #2.6 (1992)

53 min | Drama

The sisters challenge their accountant Joseph Wint over his dismissal by Ralph Saroyan but he claims that it was because he was in a position to expose Ralph as a fraud and promises to find... See full summary »

Director: June Howson | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Maggie Ollerenshaw

Votes: 26

42. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #2.7 (1992)

52 min | Drama

Florence's embittered widower accuses the Eliotts of her death at her funeral but Tilly and Madge tell him the truth. Joseph steals Ralph's portfolio and brings it to Jack but Bea and Jack ... See full summary »

Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Rupert Frazer

Votes: 27

43. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #2.9 (1992)

52 min | Drama

Elizabeth tells Bea - who has moved in with Evie, following her separation from Jack - that she will never give Alexander a divorce but Alexander himself tells Evie that he intends to ... See full summary »

Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Rupert Frazer

Votes: 28

44. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode: Episode #3.1 (1994)

TV-PG | 52 min | Drama

January, 1927: The sisters return from their successful American trip with Madge, who feels alienated from her husband after sampling Stateside life. Alice has gone to work for Maison Gille... See full summary »

Director: Graeme Harper | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Judy Flynn

Votes: 27

45. Maisie Raine (1998–1999)
Episode: Happy Families (1998)

Crime, Drama

Maisie is not happy to be called back from a much-needed break when someone is attacked at a football ground.

Director: Rob Evans | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Ian McElhinney, Anna Patrick, Steve John Shepherd

Votes: 11

46. The Noel Edmonds Late Late Breakfast Show (1982–1986)
Episode: Episode #4.10 (1985)

Comedy, Game-Show, Talk-Show

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Stars: Noel Edmonds, Mike Smith, Frank Jakeman, Paul McCartney

47. Star Cops (1987)
Episode: Conversations with the Dead (1987)

52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Nathan's girlfriend Lee Jones is murdered by an unknown attacker who breaks into his home. Grief-stricken, he returns to Earth, leaving David to investigate a tragic accident out in space ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Baker | Stars: David Calder, Erick Ray Evans, Trevor Cooper, Gennie Nevinson

Votes: 24

48. Star Cops (1987)
Episode: Intelligent Listening for Beginners (1987)

48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Spring fires two Star Cops, Pal Kenzy and Kirk Hubble, for corruption. A terrorist organisation, the Black Hand Gang, has attacked a chemical plant and the Channel Tunnel using a computer ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Baker | Stars: David Calder, Erick Ray Evans, Trevor Cooper, Linda Newton

Votes: 22

49. Star Cops (1987)
Episode: Trivial Games and Paranoid Pursuits (1987)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

As Spring attempts to persuade the sceptical Americans to allow him to open a Star Cops office on their space station, the Ronald Reagan, he is asked to investigate the disappearance of a ... See full summary »

Director: Graeme Harper | Stars: David Calder, Erick Ray Evans, Trevor Cooper, Linda Newton

Votes: 20

50. Alexei Sayle's Stuff (1988–1991)
Episode: Six Bodybuilders of the Italian Renaissance (1989)

Comedy

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Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Alexei Sayle, Angus Deayton, Tony Millan, Jan Ravens

Votes: 7