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1.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Paul Scofield
(2008)
Documentary
A tribute to one of Britain's most acclaimed actors.
Director: David M. Thompson | Stars: Paul Scofield, Juliet Stevenson, Eileen Atkins, Michael Billington
Votes: 47
2.
The Story of the Costume Drama (2008– )
Episode:
The Stars
(2008)
45 min | Documentary
Costume dramas ignited young performers' careers and benefited from the glow of established stars. Alex Kingston's Moll Flanders led her to ER, and Keira Knightley's Lara in Doctor Zhivago got Hollywood calling.
Director: Yvette Lyons | Stars: Keeley Hawes, Gillian Anderson, Juliet Aubrey, Ellen Baskin
Votes: 28
3.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Day of the Doctor
(2013)
TV-PG | 77 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Matt Smith, David Tennant, John Hurt, Christopher Eccleston
Votes: 19,824
4.
Who Do You Think You Are? (2004– )
Episode:
John Hurt
(2007)
Documentary, Biography, History
Although John Hurt was born in England, he is proud of his Irish heritage and hopes he will be able to discover the truth about an illegitimate daughter in his family tree.
Director: Christopher Bruce | Stars: John Hurt, Mark Strong
Votes: 56
5.
Merlin (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Coming of Arthur: Part Two
(2010)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The new queen of Camelot proves to be far crueler than Uther, who is made to watch from his dungeon as she slaughters innocents. Guinevere helps Sir Leon escape from prison and joins her ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Webb | Stars: John Hurt, Rupert Young, Katie McGrath, Emilia Fox
Votes: 1,120
6.
The Confession (2011)
Episode:
Chapter 10
(2011)
Not Rated | Action, Crime, Drama
Director: Brad Mirman | Stars: John Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland
Votes: 113
7. Human Planet (2011)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary
A cinematic experience bringing you the most amazing human stories in the world. Humans and wildlife surviving in the most extreme environments on Earth
Stars: John Hurt, Roger Munns
Votes: 27,805
8. The Night of the Doctor (2013 Video)
7 min | Short, Sci-Fi
With the aid of the Sisterhood of Karn, the Eighth Doctor regenerates into the War Doctor.
Director: John Hayes | Stars: Paul McGann, Emma Campbell-Jones, Clare Higgins, John Hurt
Votes: 4,028
9. My Name Is Lenny: EPK (2017)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Cracking story of rags to rags , Lenny love's street fighting , but in the 70's the streets aren't paved with gold . If you like the Kray and old gangster films you will love this , down to earth and gritty.
Director: Simon Jago | Stars: Martin Askew, Adam Basil, Michael Bisping, Jennifer Brooke
Votes: 10
10.
The Confession (2011)
Episode:
Chapter 8
(2011)
Not Rated | Action, Crime, Drama
Director: Brad Mirman | Stars: John Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland
Votes: 100
11.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Name of the Doctor
(2013)
TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Doctor's friends are being kidnapped, which leads him to the fields of Trenzalore, where his greatest secret will be revealed and Clara's mystery will be solved.
Director: Saul Metzstein | Stars: Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Alex Kingston, Richard E. Grant
Votes: 8,628
12.
The Storyteller (1987–1989)
Episode:
The Soldier and Death
(1988)
TV-G | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Because of kind acts toward three beggars, an honest soldier returning from war is given a magical sack, an unbeatable deck of cards, a ruby whistle and a comparable dance, which he uses to save a kingdom and to foil Death.
Director: Jim Henson | Stars: John Hurt, Bob Peck, Stuart Richman, Walter Sparrow
Votes: 407
13.
Merlin (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Last Dragonlord
(2009)
TV-14 | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Morgana has gone with Morgause, and the dragon, freed by Merlin, repeatedly attacks Camelot, causing huge fire damage. Only a dragon-lord is capable of containing the beast, men whom Uther ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Webb | Stars: John Hurt, Bradley James, Richard Wilson, Angel Coulby
Votes: 1,092
14.
The Confession (2011)
Episode:
Chapter 9
(2011)
Not Rated | Action, Crime, Drama
Director: Brad Mirman | Stars: John Hurt, Sebastian Beacon, Rebecca Brooksher, A.J. Pellicano
Votes: 88
15.
Merlin (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Diamond of the Day: Part One
(2012)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Merlin finds himself facing the future he's fought so long to avoid.
Director: Justin Molotnikov | Stars: Colin Morgan, Peter Guinness, Katie McGrath, Alexander Vlahos
Votes: 958
16. I, Claudius (1976)
Not Rated | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History
The personal and governmental affairs of the Julio-Claudian dynasty at the beginning of the Roman Empire, as recalled by one of its rulers.
Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed
Votes: 19,389
17. The Storyteller (1987–1989)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.
Stars: John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder, David Greenaway
Votes: 5,008
18.
The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
Episode:
Secrets of the Muppets
(1992)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
After a dog named Jojo asks Jim Henson, "How do the Muppets work?" Jim explains many of their tricks and special effects, even though Gonzo and Leon and other characters get freaked out when he tries to do so.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Camille Bonora, Fran Brill, Edward G. Christie, Kevin Clash
Votes: 23
19.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Hail Who?
(1976)
Not Rated | 54 min | Biography, Drama, History
Caligula has not only made his horse a senator but has turned the palace into a brothel, selling off senators and their wives for sex. Although scared of him - and getting thrown into a ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Jo Rowbottom, Sheila White
Votes: 386
20.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Reign of Terror
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Sejanus divorces his wife in order to marry Livilla but Tiberius refuses permission and suggests that he marries Livilla's daughter Helen instead, which so enrages Livilla that she poisons ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, George Baker, Margaret Tyzack, Patricia Quinn
Votes: 395
21.
Human Planet (2011)
Episode:
Jungles: People of the Trees
(2011)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary
Although a mall part of earth's landmass, tropical rain forests contain half the animal species, mainly on altitudes out of human reach, losing 100 a day, often undiscovered, trough rapid ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Hugh-Jones | Star: John Hurt
Votes: 436
22.
Merlin (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Darkest Hour: Part Two
(2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The kingdom is on the brink of collapse, with Morgana poised to strike. As Lancelot races back to Camelot with the dying Merlin, Arthur must continue on his mission to vanquish the Dorocha ... See full summary »
Director: Alice Troughton | Stars: John Hurt, Colin Morgan, Santiago Cabrera, Bradley James
Votes: 889
23.
Merlin (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Sword in the Stone: Part Two
(2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Merlin summons the dragon to vanquish the pursuers and uses his magic to kill Agravaine. Hiding in the woods with Guinevere, Tristan and Isolde, Arthur confesses his self-doubt to Merlin ... See full summary »
Director: Alice Troughton | Stars: John Hurt, Nathaniel Parker, Ben Daniels, Colin Morgan
Votes: 793
24.
The Hillywood Show (2006– )
Episode:
Harry Potter Friday Parody
(2011)
Short, Comedy, Music
Director: Hannah Hindi | Stars: Madison Theilman, Hannah Hindi, Hilly Hindi, Clayton Matthews
Votes: 11
25. First Night (1963–1964)
Drama
Stars: Madge Ryan, Anthony Bate, James Maxwell, Michael Caine
Votes: 104
26. Sailcloth (2011)
18 min | Short, Drama
An elderly gentleman absconds from a nursing home by setting in motion events that veil his disappearance. He heads to the local pier, where an old companion awaits him, ready for their last great journey.
Director: Elfar Adalsteins | Stars: John Hurt, Anna María Pitt
Votes: 255
27.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Old King Log
(1976)
Not Rated | 53 min | Biography, Drama, History
AD 54: Claudius feels that Rome should return to be a Republic but nonetheless marries his niece Agripinilla and makes her son Nero co-heir with his own, teen-aged son Britannicus. Aware of... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Bernard Hepton, John Cater, Barbara Young
Votes: 352
28.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Zeus, by Jove!
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Tiberius summons Caligula and his cousin Gemellus to Capri, declaring them his joint successors. Soon afterwards Tiberius is smothered by Macro, on the orders of Caligula, and his death is ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Margaret Tyzack, Beth Morris
Votes: 380
29.
Human Planet (2011)
Episode:
Arctic: Life in the Deep Freeze
(2011)
TV-PG | 51 min | Documentary
In the vast icy wastes of the Arctic very little grows. It's dark for months in the winter and the freezing temperatures make it particularly inhospitable. Yet four million people live ... See full summary »
Directors: Nicolas Brown, Mark Flowers, Tom Hugh-Jones, Tuppence Stone | Star: John Hurt
Votes: 436
30.
The Confession (2011)
Episode:
Chapter 3
(2011)
Not Rated | Action, Crime, Drama
The hit man explains his first killing experience and his obsession in removing all the witnesses.
Director: Brad Mirman | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, John Hurt, Max Casella, Michael Badalucco
Votes: 88
31.
The Confession (2011)
Episode:
Chapter 4
(2011)
Not Rated | Action, Crime, Drama
The hit man tries to convince the priest that there is evil in the nature of every single human being.
Director: Brad Mirman | Stars: John Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland
Votes: 93
32.
The Confession (2011)
Episode:
Chapter 7
(2011)
Not Rated | Action, Crime, Drama
Director: Brad Mirman | Stars: John Hurt, Greg Ellis, Chris Cardona, Patrick Brana
Votes: 88
33.
The Confession (2011)
Episode:
Chapter 6
(2011)
Not Rated | Action, Crime, Drama
The hit man remembers the only time he showed mercy to a victim.
Director: Brad Mirman | Stars: John Hurt, Stephen May Jr., Curtis McClarin, Kiefer Sutherland
Votes: 87
34. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.
Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith
Votes: 246,728
35. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
TV-PG | 65 min | Talk-Show
Famous actors, directors and writers reminisce about their careers and the philosophy behind their craft.
Stars: James Lipton, Ellen Burstyn, Elena Kobylina, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 5,464
36. Natural World (1983– )
60 min | Documentary
Strand of documentaries on wildlife and the environment.
Stars: David Attenborough, Barry Paine, John Shrapnel, Andrew Sachs
Votes: 776
37.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Queen of Heaven
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Tiberius embarks on a series of acts of debauchery, having sex with anybody he pleases, with Caligula a willing participant. Livia is shocked and Tiberius arranges to give her a horoscope ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, George Baker, Margaret Tyzack
Votes: 400
38.
Merlin (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Coming of Arthur: Part One
(2010)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Sir Leon is nursed back to health by Druids using the Cup of Life after he is the sole survivor of an attack by Cenred's men. It purportedly grants immortality to those who drink from it, ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Webb | Stars: John Hurt, Rupert Young, Anthony Head, Bradley James
Votes: 865
39.
Human Planet (2011)
Episode:
Mountains: Life in Thin Air
(2011)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary
Life in the mountains demands elaborate adaptations, for despite the extreme biological diversity people often have little choice of meat supply, despite elaborate hunting methods such as ... See full summary »
Director: Nicolas Brown | Star: John Hurt
Votes: 381
40.
Human Planet (2011)
Episode:
Oceans: Into the Blue
(2011)
TV-PG | 52 min | Documentary
Nearly all human populations in coastal areas interact intensively with the sea. The food harvest is enormous, varied and obtained in various, sometimes ingenious ways, including ... See full summary »
Directors: Nicolas Brown, Mark Flowers, Tom Hugh-Jones, Tuppence Stone | Stars: John Hurt, Roger Munns
Votes: 521
41.
The Confession (2011)
Episode:
Chapter 2
(2011)
Not Rated | Action, Crime, Drama
When the priest refuses to hear the confession, the hit man brings him back to the room by threatening to kill the prayers in the church. Then he starts the story of how he got into the killing business.
Director: Brad Mirman | Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, John Hurt, Rosemary De Angelis, Max Casella
Votes: 94
42.
The Confession (2011)
Episode:
Chapter 5
(2011)
Not Rated | Action, Crime, Drama
The priest persuades the hit man that good can be found in the nature of human as well as evil.
Director: Brad Mirman | Stars: John Hurt, Stephen May Jr., Curtis McClarin, Kiefer Sutherland
Votes: 93
43.
Merlin (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Darkest Hour
(2011)
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Morgana takes the dying Morgause to the Isle of the Blessed where she unwittingly tears the veil to the spirit world, unleashing the Dorocha, invisible ghosts that begin to attack the ... See full summary »
Director: Alice Troughton | Stars: John Hurt, Katie McGrath, Rupert Young, Tomiwa Edun
Votes: 1,036
44. Alien (1979)
R | 117 min | Horror, Sci-Fi
The crew of a commercial spacecraft encounters a deadly lifeform after investigating a mysterious transmission of unknown origin.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright
Votes: 951,830 | Gross: $78.90M
45. The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot (2013 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who (1963) approaching, former Doctors Peter Davison, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy try to sneak onto the set of the anniversary special.
Director: Peter Davison | Stars: Sean Pertwee, Olivia Colman, Peter Davison, Louis Davison
Votes: 2,065
46. Formula 1: BBC Sport (2009–2015)
Sport
News, reports, commentary and features from the world of Formula 1.
Stars: Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg
Votes: 655
47. The Story of the Costume Drama (2008– )
60 min | Documentary
This documentary series looks at the enduring appeal of the British costume drama genre, and features clips and interviews with both the stars and those who worked behind the camera.
Stars: Keeley Hawes, Alex Kingston, Charity Wakefield, Barbara Flynn
Votes: 59
48. Assignment Discovery (1992– )
59 min | Documentary
Stars: Thom Kikot, Leyna Weber, Avery Brooks, John Hurt
Votes: 26
49.
Merlin (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Fires of Idirsholas
(2009)
TV-14 | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Using an incantation, Morgause revives the deadly Knights of Medhir and, whilst Merlin and Arthur are the sole survivors of the party sent to beat the knights, Morgause uses Morgana to ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Webb | Stars: John Hurt, Emilia Fox, Jem Wall, Anthony Head
Votes: 868
50.
Merlin (2008–2012)
Episode:
The Eye of the Phoenix
(2010)
TV-14 | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Arthur must journey alone to seek out an ancient sorcerer, the Fisher King, and retrieve a golden trident to prove his right to the throne. Morgana gives him an amulet, the Eye of the ... See full summary »
Director: Alice Troughton | Stars: John Hurt, Bradley James, Colin Morgan, Angel Coulby
Votes: 865