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1. Phoenix Nights (2001–2002)
25 min | Comedy
The misadventures of club owner Brian Potter who is determined to make The Phoenix Club the best working men's club in Greater Manchester.
Stars: Peter Kay, Dave Spikey, Justin Moorhouse, Paddy McGuinness
Votes: 7,616
2.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Crums
(1988)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
Seymour, Compo and Norman dressed as Father Christmas go door to door collecting for church charity, but no one is interested. A fourth Father Christmas is acting suspiciously and runs away... See full summary »
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Michael Aldridge, Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Jean Alexander
Votes: 46
3.
Bullseye (1981– )
Episode:
Christmas Special 1984
(1984)
30 min | Game-Show
Extended all-star Christmas edition with all proceeds going to charity.
Director: Bob Cousins | Stars: Jim Bowen, Eric Bristow, Keith Deller, Jocky Wilson
Votes: 6
4. Come on Down! The Game Show Story (2014– )
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show
Stars: Bradley Walsh, Les Dennis, Declan Donnelly, Anthony McPartlin
Votes: 11
5.
Phoenix Nights (2001–2002)
Episode:
Brian Gets Everyone Back Together
(2002)
25 min | Comedy
Brian plans to have the Phoenix rise from the ashes.
Director: Peter Kay | Stars: Peter Kay, Ted Robbins, Archie Kelly, Justin Moorhouse
Votes: 111
6. Jonathan Creek (1997–2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Jonathan Creek, a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles, works from his home in a converted windmill. He uses his abilities to solve impossible crimes and mysterious murders.
Stars: Alan Davies, Caroline Quentin, Stuart Milligan, Julia Sawalha
Votes: 9,015
7. Muck and Brass (1982)
50 min | Drama
Property developer Tom Craig manipulates and negotiates his way through local politics in a Midlands town.
Stars: Mel Smith, Darien Angadi, Johnny Allan, Raymond Mason
Votes: 51
8.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Ordeal by Trousers
(1992)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Ivy and Nora Batty are looking for volunteer performers for a church concert. Howard tries to convince Pearl that he wants to perform as a pantomime horse, in a costume requires two people.... See full summary »
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jane Freeman
Votes: 46
9. Lads Army (2002–2006)
60 min | Comedy, History, Reality-TV
Documentary series following 30 bad lads over a four-week period as they go through army basic training 1950s style.
Stars: Joe Murray, Richard Nauyokas, Dennis Waterman, Allistair Rae
Votes: 183
10.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Happy Birthday, Howard
(1992)
TV-14 | Comedy
Marina wants Norman to deliver a "cuddly" birthday present to Howard when Pearl is not looking. Compo is upset by something Nora Batty says. Foggy is, again, ejected from the library for disturbing patrons.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jane Freeman
Votes: 42
11. Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996–2023)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Music-based comedy quiz show.
Stars: Phill Jupitus, Mark Lamarr, Noel Fielding, Bill Bailey
Votes: 6,060
12. Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go On (1986 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy
Director: Jon Scoffield | Stars: Danny La Rue, Roy Kinnear, Cheryl Baker, Jimmy Cricket
Votes: 17
13. The Big Fat Quiz of the 80s (2013 TV Special)
Comedy, Game-Show
British television show with a comedy panel in the style of a pub quiz.
Director: Mick Thomas | Stars: Jimmy Carr, Alan Carr, David Mitchell, Jack Dee
Votes: 688
14.
Screenplay (1979– )
Episode:
Happy Since I Met You
(1981)
52 min | Drama
Frances is 28, single and happy, despite ritual interrogation from her family as to why she's not married. Then she meets Jim, and finds she has decisions to make.
Director: Baz Taylor | Stars: Julie Walters, Duncan Preston, Eileen Mayers, June Dixon
Votes: 21
15.
Jonathan Creek (1997–2016)
Episode:
Ghost's Forge
(1999)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Ghosts Forge or Ghost's Forge, does the apostrophe really make a difference. This plus five copies of the same book lead Jonathan to discover who "Killed" Esra Carr.
Director: Richard Holthouse | Stars: Stuart Milligan, Kezi Silverstone, Gina Bellman, Alan Davies
Votes: 360
16. The Afternoon Play (2003– )
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
A series of individual dramas, each with a different story and cast.
Stars: Rob Swinton, Robert Stone, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Tracie Bennett
Votes: 64
17. Screenplay (1979– )
90 min | Drama
This was a series of summer plays, one of which ("Waxwork") led to the popular series Cribb (1980).
Stars: Julie Walters, John Shrapnel, Peter Ellis, Victoria Wood
Votes: 15
18. Comic Relief: Red Nose Night Live 05 (2005 TV Special)
485 min | Comedy
Stars: Chris Evans, Lenny Henry, Kevin Adams, Simon Amstell
Votes: 93
19. The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979–1994)
45 min | Family
Magician Paul Daniels performs tricks and illusions, as well as debunking scam artists in the "Bunco Booth". Also featuring on the show are magic and variety acts from all over the world.
Stars: Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee, Amanda Newman, Hans Moretti
Votes: 56
20. Britain's Best Sitcom (2004– )
60 min | Comedy
The British public vote for their favourite 100 TV sitcoms
Stars: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Stephanie Cole, Jimmy Perry
Votes: 27
21. Jumpers for Goalposts (2001)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Sport
Sports-themed comedy quiz show.
Stars: Simon Day, Paul Whitehouse, Mark Williams, Paul Daniels
Votes: 12
22. The Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club (1974–2013)
Comedy, Music
Comedy turns and sing-a-long songs from a fictional working men's club, where ladies are welcome but smoking is mandatory, in the Northern city of Manchester.
Stars: Colin Crompton, Bernard Manning, Frank Carson, Paul Daniels
Votes: 51
23. You Bet! (1988–1997)
60 min | Game-Show
Celebrities gamble on the outcome of a challenge performed by members of the public.
Stars: Matthew Kelly, Ellis Ward, Bruce Forsyth, Darren Day
Votes: 95
24. Light Lunch (1997–1998)
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Mel Giedroyc, Dylan Howe, Sue Perkins, Johnny Vaughan
Votes: 73
25.
Cluedo (1990–1993)
Episode:
A Traveller's Tale
(1991)
25 min | Crime, Drama, Game-Show
Miss Scarlett has fallen for Dave, the leader of a band of traveling hippies who have set up camp at Arlington. But when she invites him over for dinner, he appears to have more dubious connections to the rest of the dinner guests as well.
Directors: David MacMahon, June Howson | Stars: Michael Jayston, Rula Lenska, David McCallum, Koo Stark
Votes: 11
26.
Meet Ricky Gervais (2000)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2000)
25 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Ricky looks back on the highs and lows of the series as he prepares to play his own version of The Krypton Factor with his guests. But will his relationship with Tony Green be threatened when someone from his past returns?
Director: Ian Lorimer | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Midge Ure, Antony Worrall Thompson, John Simm
Votes: 13
27.
Bullseye (1981– )
Episode:
Christmas Special
(1991)
30 min | Game-Show
Director: Dennis Liddington | Stars: Jim Bowen, Frank Bruno, Phil Taylor, Linda Lusardi
Votes: 7
28. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly.
Stars: Peter Sallis, Jane Freeman, Kathy Staff, Robert Fyfe
Votes: 3,657
29. Bullseye (1981– )
30 min | Game-Show
Contestants test their darts skills and general knowledge and battle it out to get to Bully's Prize Board.
Stars: Jim Bowen, Tony Green, Nick Owen, Eric Bristow
Votes: 456
30. Give Us a Clue (1979–2022)
25 min | Game-Show
A British TV show where every week a team of celebrities would play Charades
Stars: Lionel Blair, Michael Parkinson, Liza Goddard, Una Stubbs
Votes: 65
31. TV Burp (2001–2012)
23 min | Comedy
Harry Hill stars in this surreal comedy show, revolving around the previous week's shows on British television.
Stars: Harry Hill, Steve Benham, Ronne Coyles, Dave Thompson
Votes: 2,238
32. Comic Relief 2005: Is This the Way to Amarillo (2005 Music Video)
4 min | Comedy, Music
Director: David Mallet | Stars: Tony Christie, Peter Kay, Danny Baker, Mark 'Bez' Berry
Votes: 37
33. Live & Kicking (1993–2001)
180 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
The BBC's much loved weekly 3 and a quarter hour live Saturday Morning programme, aimed at children.
Stars: Trevor Neal, Simon Hickson, Zoë Ball, Jamie Theakston
Votes: 404
34. You Must Be Joking! (1974–1976)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Children's comedy series. A wry, energetic and irreverent comedy show of a kind never previously seen on TV at the time.
Stars: Ray Burdis, John Blundell, Jim Bowen, Elvis Payne
Votes: 19
35. The Noel Edmonds Saturday Roadshow (1988–1990)
Stars: Noel Edmonds, Adam Wide, Babs Sutton, Frank Carson
Votes: 10
36. Gagtag (1994–1996)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Eddie Large, Phill Jupitus, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 13
37. It's Only TV... But I Like It (1999–2002)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Comedy celebrity panel game show about television.
Stars: Jonathan Ross, Julian Clary, Phill Jupitus, Jack Dee
Votes: 27
38.
Top of the Box (2018– )
Episode:
1985
(2018)
94 min | Documentary
Matthew Kelly takes a look back at some of the most popular programmes on British television in 1985 from sitcoms to soap operas. Judith Chalmers recounts some of her globe-trotting adventures presenting Wish You Were Here...? (1974).
Director: Tim Hopewell | Stars: Matthew Kelly, John Altman, Rustie Lee, Janet Ellis
Votes: 5
39. El C.I.D. (1990–1992)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
The series follows two policemen, Bromley and Blake, decide to uproot their lives and move to Spain. They move into luxury yacht 'El CID' on the sunny and relaxed Costa del Sol. But while ... See full summary »
Stars: John Bird, Simón Andreu, Tony Haygarth, Donald Churchill
Votes: 67
40. I Love 1980's (2001)
90 min | Documentary
A nostalgic look at the pop culture and fads of the 1980s.
Stars: Wayne Hemingway, Michelle Gayle, Lisa Rogers, Miranda Sawyer
Votes: 76
41. The Upper Hand (1990–1996)
25 min | Comedy
An affluent divorced woman named Caroline Weatley, raising her son Tom with help from her mother Laura West, seeks a housekeeper, and a man named Charlie Burrows applies for the job.
Stars: Diana Weston, Honor Blackman, Joe McGann, Kellie Bright
Votes: 609
42. The Comedians (1971–1993)
25 min | Comedy
A stand up show featuring acts from the club circuit, including Bernard Manning and Frank Carson. The show originally ran from 1971-1974, before being revived three times over the next two decades.
Stars: Bernard Manning, George Roper, Shep's Banjo Boys, Frank Carson
Votes: 64
43. 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
44. Soccer AM (1992–2023)
180 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show
Cult soccer show airing every Saturday morning during the English football season featuring celebrity guests, football challenges and recurring sketches from the cast and crew.
Stars: Helen Chamberlain, Tim Lovejoy, John Fendley, Jimmy Bullard
Votes: 1,023
45. The James Whale Radio Show (1988–1992)
51 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Late-night adult discussion show with Radio Aire DJ James Whale simultaneously broadcasting on TV with a variety of guests, music and comedy. The series eventually evolved into more of a studio-based format.
Stars: James Whale, Linda Nolan, Bernard Manning, Nina Myskow
Votes: 34
46. Bruce Forsyth and the Generation Game (1971–2005)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Making a fool of the contestants as they try to copy professionals who have strange jobs. To win some prizes the contestants play for points until there is a winner. They then watch prizes ... See full summary »
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Anthea Redfern, Larry Grayson, Isla St. Clair
Votes: 203
47. Gameshow Marathon (2005–2007)
60 min | Game-Show
Stars: Peter Dickson, Vernon Kay, Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly
Votes: 16
48. Cluedo (1990–1993)
45 min | Crime, Drama, Game-Show
A unique game show in which celebrities try to deduce which of the classic characters commited a murder by watching a short film and interviewing the suspects.
Stars: Chuck Foster, Richard Madeley, James Bellini, Leslie Grantham
Votes: 141
49. Family Fortunes (1980–2023)
30 min | Game-Show
Two families go head to head to answer everyday questions.
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Gino D'Acampo, Penny Layden, Max Bygraves
Votes: 298
50. Meet Ricky Gervais (2000)
25 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Ricky Gervais presents chat with celebrity guests, who serve as the foils for his outrageous black humour.
Stars: Ricky Gervais, Tony Green, Stirling Gallacher, Stephen Merchant
Votes: 203