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1. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
The adventures of Mildred Hubble, a witch attending Cackles Academy. She's called the "Worst Witch" because she's always caught getting into trouble.
Stars: Kate Duchêne, Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 1,755
2. Rentaghost (1976–1984)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
After his death, Fred Mumford wants a second chance at achieving the success that eluded him in life. Coming back to Earth as a spirit, he recruits a Victorian gent and a medieval jester to set up "Rentaghost".
Stars: Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw, Ann Emery, William Perrie
Votes: 667
3. Jackanory (1965–1996)
15 min | Family, Fantasy
A celebrity reads a story, enhancing it in ways that will entice the most restless of children.
Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Kenneth Williams, Martin Jarvis, John Grant
Votes: 423
4. The Genie from Down Under (1996–1998)
25 min | Family, Comedy, Romance
When Penelope discovers an old trunk in the attic of her home, her curiosity leads her to check its contents. She finds a beautiful, but dusty, opal pendant and is delighted with her find - not realising how much it will affect her life.
Stars: Alexandra Milman, Glenn Meldrum, Rhys Muldoon, Anna Galvin
Votes: 222
5. Going Live! (1987–1993)
192 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Children's Saturday morning magazine/variety show featuring cartoons, sketches, games, music videos, special guests and features.
Stars: Sarah Greene, Phillip Schofield, Peter Simon, Trevor Neal
Votes: 155
6. The Secret Life of Toys (1994)
Family, Fantasy
A group of toys come alive while the children are away, having adventures and living life by a strict set of rules - first of which is "Never let the children know you can move."
Stars: Louise Gold, Jerry Nelson, Mike Quinn, Nigel Plaskitt
Votes: 73
7. Play Away (1971–1984)
Comedy, Family, Music
Songs, jokes and sketches with Brian Cant and the Play Away crew.
Stars: Brian Cant, Jonathan Cohen, Spike Heatley, Alan Rushton
Votes: 64
8. Sooty (2011– )
11 min | Family
Richard is in charge of running Slater's Holiday Park and things are bound to go wrong when Sooty, Sweep and Soo are around!
Stars: Richard Cadell, Brenda Longman, Peter Dickson, Justin Lee Collins
Votes: 61
9. Grandad (1979–1984)
25 min | Comedy, Family
Children's comedy serial. Clive Dunn plays a caretaker in a community hall and has a large (unseen) dog called Nero.
Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Helen Cotterill
Votes: 47
10. Julia Jekyll and Harriet Hyde (1995–1998)
TV-G | 15 min | Family
Julia Jekyll mistakenly takes an ancient elixir that gives her an alter ego, the frightening Harriet Hyde. Follows her escapades through school as she tries to keep Harriet away from her classmates and teachers.
Stars: Olivia Hallinan, John Asquith, Simon Green, Tiffany Griffiths
Votes: 45
11. Pirates (II) (1994–1997)
Comedy, Drama, Family
A childrens comedy about a pirate family who come to live on land.
Stars: Benjamin Rennis, Liz Smith, Paul Bown, Andrew Sachs
Votes: 39
12.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
The Battle of the Broomsticks
(1998)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
"Onward, ever striving onward, Proudly on our brooms we fly. Straight and true above the treetops Shadows on the moonlit sky." The strains of the school song can be heard echoing through ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Felicity Jones, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 38
13. Galloping Galaxies! (1985–1986)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Chidren's series set on board the interplanetary merchant ship Voyager in the 25th century.
Stars: Kenneth Williams, Robert Swales, Paul Wilce, Michael Deeks
Votes: 36
14. Sooty Heights (1999– )
25 min | Family, Comedy
Stars: Richard Cadell, Brenda Longman, Larry Dann, Rob Rackstraw
Votes: 29
15. Tales of Television Centre (2012 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Various actors, presenters, directors and other staff who have worked at the iconic BBC Television Centre at Shepherd's Bush in London reminisce about their time there.
Director: Richard Marson | Stars: Philip Glenister, Andi Peters, Maggie Philbin, Janet Fielding
Votes: 24
16.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
The Heat Is On
(1998)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A heatwave has struck Cackle's Academy and Miss Bat has let the girls practice their Chanting outside. The girls use it as an opportunity to sunbathe on the broomshed roof, until Miss ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter, Kate Duchêne
Votes: 22
17.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
When We Feast at the Midnight Hour
(1998)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Mildred Hubble and Maud Moonshine are now best of friends and, often to be found in their company, are Ruby and Jadu. Ethel and Drusilla however, are always trying to stir up trouble ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Annette Badland, Maria Bircher, Harshna Brahmbhatt, Emma Brown
Votes: 22
18.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
A Bolt from the Blue
(1999)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
It is nearly the end of Mildred's first year at Cackle's Academy. One night, there is a strange, fierce wind which blasts through the castle, rattling and shaking everything and giving ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Clare Coulter, Emma Brown, Kate Duchêne
Votes: 21
19.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
A Mean Halloween
(1998)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
"Moonlight! Starlight! The Bogies will be out tonight! Give us a candle - give us a light! If you don't you'll get a fright. It's Punkie Night tonight! Time to meet - for a trick or treat! ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Felicity Jones, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 20
20.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
A Pig in a Poke
(1998)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
It's time for the presentation of the kittens - the black cat will sit decoratively on the end of each girl's broomstick when they fly. Mildred nearly doesn't get one at all, and when she ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Felicity Jones, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 20
21.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
(1998)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A distressed Mildred runs off with Tabby in her bag, and stopping to rest in the valley below she comes upon a group of witches. They are planning to take over Cackle's Academy by turning ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Maria Bircher, Harshna Brahmbhatt, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 20
22. Bad Boyes (1987– )
25 min | Comedy, Family
The misadventures of mischievous schoolboy Brian Boyes.
Stars: Steven Kember, Dean Harris, Nicola Greenhill, Gregory Cox
Votes: 19
23. Jackanory Playhouse (1972–1985)
30 min | Drama, Family
A spin-off series from "Jackanory", was "Jackanory Playhouse" (1972-85), which was a series of thirty-minute dramatisations.
Stars: Peter Settelen, Maurice Denham, Patsy Smart, George Innes
Votes: 18
24. Uncle Jack and the Dark Side of the Moon (1992– )
60 min | Family, Comedy, Mystery
The evil Vixen has concocted a plan to control the world's weather. Will Uncle Jack and friends be able to stop her before it's too late?
Stars: Paul Jones, Elaine Tan, Roger Hammond, Fenella Fielding
Votes: 18
25.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Miss Cackle's Birthday Surprise
(1998)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Miss Cackle's birthday is a day of indescribable boredom where the girls are all expected to sing, recite or chant for her in the Great Hall. Maud is getting special coaching for her ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter, Kate Duchêne
Votes: 18
26.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Monkey Business
(1998)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A new term and Mildred arrives back at school with trepidation. Thinking that some extra responsibility might do her some good, Miss Cackle asks Mildred to look after a new first year, Enid... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter, Kate Duchêne
Votes: 18
27.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Sorcery and Chips
(1999)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
During a potion lesson to make the elixir of life, Mildred accidentally drops a cyberpup, lent to her by Ruby, into her cauldron. The potion froths and gurgles and overflows the sides of ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Joanna Dyce, Felicity Jones
Votes: 18
28.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Sweet Talking Guys
(1999)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
The Chief Wizard, Egbert Hellibore, comes to give a talk to the girls on Spells, Potions, and Gourmet Cooking. The girls are given strict instructions about behaviour by Miss Cackle and H.B... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Felicity Jones, Emma Brown, Harshna Brahmbhatt
Votes: 17
29. Aladdin and the Forty Thieves (1984 TV Movie)
57 min | Family
A pantomime featuring the stars of BBC children's programs in 1983. In faraway Peking, a magic lamp is concealed in a robber's cave. Only a pure and untainted youth can retrieve the magic lamp - his name is Aladdin.
Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Sarah Greene, Jan Francis, Johnny Morris, Terry Nutkins
Votes: 16
30. Uncle Jack and the Loch Noch Monster (1991– )
25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Uncle Jack's cousin disappears near Loch Ness. A marine base is hiding something and the Vixen has a new evil scheme.
Stars: Paul Jones, Helen Lambert, Giuseppe Peluso, Laura Wilson
Votes: 15
31.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Let Them Eat Cake
(1999)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Mrs Cosie's tearoom is a haven of peace and comfort for Miss Cackle, full of delicious goodies. It is, however, strictly out-of-bounds to the girls of the Academy. This doesn't deter ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Jessica Fox, Felicity Jones
Votes: 15
32.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1976)
24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The shock of finding out his tenants are ghosts sends Mr. Meaker to the hospital with appendicitis. However, when the Rentaghost team visit him, they see an opportunity for a job - as hospital ward entertainers.
Directors: Jeremy Swan, David Crichton | Stars: Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw, Anthony Jackson, Michael Darbyshire
Votes: 13
33. Uncle Jack and Operation Green (1990– )
25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Uncle Jack gets hold of a secret formula, and has to stop it from falling into the hands of the notorious criminal known as the Vixen.
Stars: Paul Jones, Helen Lambert, Giuseppe Peluso, Tricia George
Votes: 12
34.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #7.11
(1982)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Adam Painting hires the ghosts to run his new fashion line for spirits, but they aren't happy with the pay rate - 4p an hour.
Director: David Crichton | Stars: Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw, Ann Emery, Molly Weir
Votes: 11
35. Potter's Picture Palace (1976–1978)
25 min | Comedy, Family
Peter Potter inherits a cinema and must try his best to keep it open.
Stars: Melvyn Hayes, John Comer, Angela Crow, Colin Edwynn
Votes: 10
36.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(1976)
24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Rentaghost help a tailor who is convinced he's being robbed by his accountant.
Director: David Crichton | Stars: Anthony Jackson, Michael Darbyshire, Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw
Votes: 10
37.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(1976)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Rentaghost start a Taxi service, and Fred visits his parents while Claypole helps Mr Meaker move house.
Director: Charles Crichton | Stars: Anthony Jackson, Michael Darbyshire, Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw
Votes: 10
38.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(1976)
26 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Mr Meaker becomes manager of Rentaghost, and plans a pop concert starring Ludwig van Beethoven.
Director: David Crichton | Stars: Anthony Jackson, Michael Darbyshire, Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw
Votes: 10
39.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(1976)
23 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Fred's parents pay a visit, as Rentaghost embark on a new venture in storage, using Claypole's powers to shrink objects. Unfortunately his mischievous side becomes dominant and he decides to shrink Fred and Mr Meaker too.
Director: David Crichton | Stars: Anthony Jackson, Michael Darbyshire, Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw
Votes: 9
40.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(1976)
26 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Mr Meaker hires an efficiency expert to evaluate Rentaghost, who promptly dismisses Fred. Claypole casts a King Midas spell on Mr Meaker, ensuring that everything he touches turns to gold, literally.
Stars: Anthony Jackson, Michael Darbyshire, Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw
Votes: 9
41.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(1976)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Rentaghost form a news agency, and attempt to interview a world famous psychiatrist.
Stars: Anthony Jackson, Michael Darbyshire, Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw
Votes: 9
42.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #9.1
(1984)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Harold is away, but has forgotten to light the central healing boiler, leaving Ethel cold in the house. Mr. Claypole tries to help bringing a pantomime dragon to life, and also hires Susie Starlight to work as a cleaner for the Perkins.
Directors: David Crichton, Jeremy Swan | Stars: Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw, Ann Emery, Molly Weir
Votes: 9
43.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #9.3
(1984)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Villainous McSprite McDonald McDougle knew McWitch when they were both alive, and attempts to join Rentaghost. Yet when they reject his membership, he aims to get revenge.
Directors: David Crichton, Jeremy Swan | Stars: Michael Staniforth, Ann Emery, Molly Weir, Sue Nicholls
Votes: 9
44. Clive Dunn: A Tribute (2012 TV Movie)
40 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Samantha Peters | Stars: Meera Syal, Clive Dunn, Carol Smillie, Graham McCann
Votes: 8
45.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #3.1
(1977)
24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Rentaghost goes into the weather control business. Wanting some extra temporary help, Fred visits the spirit world and brings back a ghost from the Wild West, Catastrophe Kate. Unfortunately for Fred, the others become besotted by her.
Stars: Anthony Jackson, Michael Darbyshire, Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw
Votes: 8
46.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #9.5
(1984)
27 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The ghosts try to come up with new inventions to make money, but McWitch's hair grow potion and Mr. Claypole's "self propelled bed" don't go according to plan.
Directors: David Crichton, Jeremy Swan | Stars: Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw, Ann Emery, Molly Weir
Votes: 8
47.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #3.2
(1977)
24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Mr. Claypole is going through one of his extra mischievous phases, terrorising the others and turning Harold into a budgie. Unfortunately, he suffers a memory loss, and is unable to reverse the spells.
Stars: Anthony Jackson, Michael Darbyshire, Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw
Votes: 7
48.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #9.2
(1984)
24 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Whatisname Smith returns, looking to redeem himself by taking on a position of authority. Unfortunately, when put in charge of Rentaghost, the power goes to his head and he becomes a tyrant.
Director: David Crichton | Stars: Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw, Ann Emery, Molly Weir
Votes: 7
49.
Rentaghost (1976–1984)
Episode:
Episode #9.4
(1984)
26 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
With the Meakers' car stuck in the Perkins' kitchen from the previous episode, it's up to Mr. Claypole to distract the neighbours by posing as a sanitary inspector while the rest of the ghosts remove the car.
Director: David Crichton | Stars: Michael Staniforth, Edward Brayshaw, Ann Emery, Molly Weir
Votes: 7
50. Orion (1977 TV Movie)
55 min | Sci-Fi
Science-fiction musical, telling of the journey of a group of people leaving Earth to find a new world on which to live.
Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Richard Barnes, Leueen Willoughby, Richard Kates, Julia Lewis
Votes: 6