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1. Michael Ball (1993–1994)
Stars: Michael Ball, Montserrat Caballé, Harry Connick Jr., Chris Isaak
Votes: 6
2. Survival (1961– )
Documentary
Classic long-running British nature documentary series featuring different subjects each time.
Stars: Duncan Carse, Aubrey Buxton, Andrew Sachs, Patrick Allen
Votes: 80
3. BBC Show of the Week (1965–1975)
60 min | Music
Stars: The Irving Davies Dancers, The Mike Sammes Singers, The George Mitchell Singers, Keith Michell
Votes: 18
4. Walk on By: The Story of Popular Song (2001)
49 min | Documentary, Music
Eight-episode series depicting 100 years of history of popular song, from early pioneers to rock'n'roll revolution and modern-day pop.
Stars: Pat Boone, Jerry Wexler, Clive Owen, Ray Charles
Votes: 84
5. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,234
6. First Night (1963–1964)
Drama
Stars: Madge Ryan, Anthony Bate, James Maxwell, Michael Caine
Votes: 104
7.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Ingrid Bergman: A Passionate Life
(1999)
TV-14 | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of Swedish beauty Ingrid Bergman. Featured her success on both sides of the Atlantic, her scandalous love life, and how she found redemption.
Stars: Larry Adler, Robert Anderson, Jeanine Basinger, Jack Benny
Votes: 132
8. Five O'Clock Club (1963–1966)
30 min | Family
Children's programme for the under-twelves.
Stars: Ollie Beak, Muriel Young, Fred Barker, Angela White
Votes: 17
9. In Melbourne Tonight (1957–1970)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
An iconic, popular, and long-running variety series.
Stars: Graham Kennedy, Bert Newton, The Unisounds, Michael Preston
Votes: 27
10. Virgin of the Secret Service (1968– )
60 min | Adventure
The dashing adventures of the British Secret Service's most heroic officer, Captain Robert Virgin. Aided in his task by the fiesty Mrs Cortez and his loyal batman Doublett, Virgin traveled ... See full summary »
Stars: Clinton Greyn, Alexander Doré, John Cater, Veronica Strong
Votes: 20
11. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)
60 min | Drama
Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".
Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown
Votes: 67
12. Looks Familiar (1970– )
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Nostalgia based panel chat show.
Stars: Denis Norden, Bob Monkhouse, Arthur Askey, Ted Ray
Votes: 29
13. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Julie Andrews, Scott Yoo, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 894
14. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,087
15. Timewatch (1982– )
50 min | Documentary, History
BBC investigative documentary series noted for its new perspectives on historical events.
Stars: Michael Praed, Peter France, Christopher Andrew, John Tusa
Votes: 155
16. Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium (1955–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A revival of the British variety show Tonight at the London Palladium, it ran from 28 October 1973 to 28 October 1974.
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Trinder, Norman Vaughan, Don Arroll
Votes: 48
17. 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
18. King & Country (1964)
Not Rated | 86 min | Drama, War
During World War I, Army Private Arthur James Hamp is accused of desertion during battle. The officer assigned to defend him at his court-martial, Captain Hargreaves, finds out there is more to the case than meets the eye.
Director: Joseph Losey | Stars: Dirk Bogarde, Tom Courtenay, Leo McKern, Barry Foster
Votes: 2,484
19. Camera Three (1955–1980)
30 min | Drama
A weekly examination of the arts and literature, on Sunday mornings when there was more likely to be an audience interested in such matters and there was less competition for ratings.
Stars: James Macandrew, Faubion Bowers, Margaret Croyden, Alfredo Antonini
Votes: 62
20. Tempo (1961–1968)
Documentary
Arts programme.
Stars: David Mahlowe, Alan Dell, Antony Hopkins, Derek Hart
Votes: 22
21.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
The Rodgers & Hart Story: Thou Swell, Thou Witty
(1999)
TV-G | Music, Musical
Director: David M. Thompson | Stars: Larry Adler, Eddie Albert, Betsy Blair, Eddie Bracken
Votes: 86
22. Theatre 625 (1964–1968)
90 min | Drama
Drama anthology series transmitted on BBC Two.
Stars: Michael Bryant, Judi Dench, Maurice Denham, Margery Mason
Votes: 48
23. The Real... (1998–2004)
65 min | Documentary
Stars: Patricia Mountbatten, Mark Easton, Philip Ziegler, Audrey Whiting
Votes: 11
24. The Monte Carlo Show (1980– )
An old-style variety show set in Monte Carlo. The main features of this show included songs, dance routines, comedy sketches involving a talking feather boa, and interviews with celebrities... See full summary »
Stars: Patrick Wayne, Shields & Yarnell, The Andre Tahon Puppets, The Hudson Brothers
Votes: 21
25. The Dick Cavett Show (1989–1996)
Talk-Show
This particular series was "The Dick Cavett Show" CNBC and ran from Apr 1989 - Jan 1996
Stars: Dick Cavett, Charlton Heston, Jonathan Miller, Paul Fussell
Votes: 34
26. Kate Bush & Larry Adler: The Man I Love (1994 Music Video)
3 min | Music
Music video to accompany Kate Bush and Larry Adler's 1994 version of the song 'The Man I Love'.
Director: Kevin Godley | Stars: Kate Bush, Larry Adler
Votes: 14
27. The Mike Douglas Show (1961–1982)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Mike Douglas, aided by a different celebrity co-host every week, interviews a variety of figures from the world of entertainment.
Stars: Mike Douglas, Ellie Frankel, Ellie Frankel Sextet, Stan Kann
Votes: 579
28. Genevieve (1953)
Approved | 86 min | Comedy
Two British couples pit their vintage automobiles against each other in an exciting cross-country race.
Director: Henry Cornelius | Stars: Dinah Sheridan, John Gregson, Kay Kendall, Kenneth More
Votes: 3,440
29. ITV Play of the Week (1955–1974)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
An anthology series from the U.K., from 1955 to 1974, producing about five hundred ninety-minute episodes from Granada Television.
Stars: Derek Francis, Alfred Burke, Arthur Hewlett, Esther Lawrence
Votes: 92
30. They Found a Cave (1962)
61 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Four British orphans move to Tasmania to live with their aunty. Things take a turn when their aunt is hopitalised and they fall under the oppressive care of the foreman and housekeeper, Ma and Pa.
Director: Andrew Steane | Stars: Beryl Meekin, Mervyn Wiss, Barbara Manning, Anne Davis
Votes: 25
31. Six-Five Special (1957–1958)
55 min | Family, Music
Stars: Josephine Douglas, Pete Murray, Don Lang, Jim Dale
Votes: 23
32. The Panel (1998–2007)
90 min | Talk-Show
A comedy show talking about the events from the week gone. Made by Australia's Working Dog and featuring guests each week. The team is known for the movie The Castle.
Stars: Tom Gleisner, Rob Sitch, Kate Langbroek, Santo Cilauro
Votes: 211
33. The Sidewalks of London (1938)
Approved | 85 min | Comedy
Pickpocket Libby gets support from street performer Charles, and her dancing leads to her invitation to theater patron Harley's party which in turn launches Libby's stage career while Charles keeps on struggling in the streets.
Director: Tim Whelan | Stars: Charles Laughton, Vivien Leigh, Rex Harrison, Larry Adler
Votes: 1,463
34. The Great Chase (1962)
77 min | Documentary
A great compilation of the greatest chase/stunt/falls and dangerous sequences from the early years of cinema, long before stuntman become a real profession with more and more thrilling ... See full summary »
Stars: Lillian Gish, Douglas Fairbanks, William S. Hart, Buster Keaton
Votes: 119
35. ITV Sunday Night Drama (1959–1980)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
ITV Sunday Night Drama is a UK television anthology series produced by ABC Weekend Television, Associated Television (ATV), Associated-Rediffusion Television, and Granada Television.
Stars: André Morell, Victor Platt, Anthony Mayne, Donald Houston
Votes: 26
36. The Brains Trust (1955–1996)
45 min | Talk-Show
Series in which eminent people of the time gave spontaneous answers to questions of the day.
Stars: Norman Fisher, Jacob Bronowski, Alan Bullock, Julian Huxley
Votes: 8
37. Pebble Mill at One (1972–1996)
45 min | News, Talk-Show
Daily magazine show broadcast form the BBC's Pebble Mill studios. The show originally ran from 1973 to 1986 and was resurrected in 1991 (as "Pebble Mill") and ran until 1996.
Stars: Judi Spiers, Ross King, Marian Foster, Alan Titchmarsh
Votes: 88
38. Music for Millions (1944)
Passed | 117 min | Drama, Family, War
Six year old "Mike" joins her sister Barbara Ainsworth who plays in a classical orchestra during WW II.
Director: Henry Koster | Stars: Margaret O'Brien, José Iturbi, June Allyson, Jimmy Durante
Votes: 646
39. Heroes of Comedy (1995–2003)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
An affectionate look at the life and work of some of Britain's best-loved comedians.
Stars: Eric Sykes, Spike Milligan, Bob Monkhouse, Barry Cryer
Votes: 45
40. Aquarius (1970–1977)
39 min | Documentary
An arts magazine programme for ITV, presented by Humphrey Burton. Originally a fortnightly series, it became weekly, while later editions were presented by Peter Hall.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Peter Hall, Russell Harty, Leonard Bernstein
Votes: 30
41. A High Wind in Jamaica (1965)
Approved | 103 min | Adventure, Drama
In 1870, a Jamaican colonial family sends its children to Britain for proper schooling but their ship is taken over by pirates who become fond of the kids.
Director: Alexander Mackendrick | Stars: Anthony Quinn, James Coburn, Dennis Price, Lila Kedrova
Votes: 2,329
42. Saturday Night at the Mill (1976–1981)
Talk-Show
Stars: Bob Langley, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, Tony Lewis, Donny MacLeod
Votes: 12
43. Everybody Rides the Carousel (1976)
72 min | Animation
Show is an animated tracing of the eight stages of life, from infancy to old age, as they have been described in the works of psychoanalyst Erik H. Erikson.
Director: John Hubley | Stars: Alvin Epstein, Judith Coburn, Ray Hubley, Lou Jacobi
Votes: 314
44. The Hook (1963)
Not Rated | 98 min | Drama, War
In the final days of the Korean War, an enemy airman is captured by three American soldiers who cannot bring themselves to follow the order to execute their prisoner.
Director: George Seaton | Stars: Kirk Douglas, Robert Walker Jr., Nick Adams, Pancho Magalona
Votes: 766
45. Calling All Stars (1937)
75 min | Comedy, Music
There is no plot it is basically a review featuring the bands, stars and acts listed.
Director: Herbert Smith | Stars: Bert Ambrose, Carroll Gibbons, Evelyn Dall, Max Bacon
Votes: 13
46. The Tabasco Kid (1932)
Not Rated | 21 min | Short, Comedy, Musical
A timid accountant for a California cattle ranch and a lookalike dashing bandit become rivals for the beautiful daughter of a wealthy rancher.
Director: James W. Horne | Stars: Charley Chase, Frances Lee, Billy Gilbert, Larry Adler
Votes: 57
47. A Cry from the Streets (1958)
99 min | Drama, Romance
A welfare worker becomes emotionally involved with her charges, a group of adorable, homeless orphans. Music by Larry Adler. (1959; B&W)
Director: Lewis Gilbert | Stars: Max Bygraves, Barbara Murray, Colin Petersen, Dana Wilson
Votes: 204
48. Three Daring Daughters (1948)
Approved | 115 min | Musical, Romance
It's Tess' graduation day from "Miss Drake's School for Girls". During the choir's performance at the ceremony, Tess notices that her beautiful divorcee mother, Louise Rayton Morgan, isn't ... See full summary »
Director: Fred M. Wilcox | Stars: Jeanette MacDonald, José Iturbi, Jane Powell, Edward Arnold
Votes: 575
49. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 313
50. The Big Broadcast of 1937 (1936)
Approved | 100 min | Comedy, Musical
The employees of a failing radio station must put on a huge ratings winner to have any chance of continued operation.
Director: Mitchell Leisen | Stars: Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bob Burns
Votes: 388