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1. Horizon (I) (1964– )
50 min | Documentary
British documentary series that covers a variety of subjects in science and philosophy.
Stars: Paul Vaughan, Jack Fortune, Dilly Barlow, Colin Riach
Votes: 1,149
2.
All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
Episode:
Brotherly Love
(1990)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Drama
Christmas 1953 is fast approaching but the vets are dealing with their usual assortment of diseased animals and entertaining locals. James is particularly impressed by Frank Gillard's farm.... See full summary »
Director: Michael Brayshaw | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Votes: 121
3. The Archers (2007 Podcast Series)
Drama, Family, Romance
Enduring drama serial that began on radio in 1950 following the lives of the Archer family, their friends and neighbours in the fictional farming village of Ambridge.
Stars: Tim Bentinck, Felicity Finch, Louiza Patikas, Charles Collingwood
Votes: 60
4.
Bugs (1995–1999)
Episode:
Renegades
(1997)
Action, Crime, Sci-Fi
Director: Matthew Evans | Stars: Craig McLachlan, Jaye Griffiths, Jesse Birdsall, Jan Harvey
Votes: 10
5.
The Royals (2015–2018)
Episode:
There's Daggers in Men's Smiles
(2018)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
As Cyrus continues to be disloyal Robert uses his power to exile him. Eleanor sets out on a covert mission and Helena looks at her romantic options.
Director: James Lafferty | Stars: William Moseley, Alexandra Park, Jake Maskall, Tom Austen
Votes: 119
6. All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
The trials and misadventures of the staff of a country veterinary office in Yorkshire from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Votes: 4,408
7. Harry's Game (1982)
180 min | Thriller
A British agent infiltrates the IRA to find an assassin. His wife is unhappy with his work. He befriends an Irish woman while searching for the killer.
Stars: Ray Lonnen, Benjamin Whitrow, Nicholas Day, Geoffrey Chater
Votes: 484
8.
Harry's Game (1982)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1982)
54 min | Thriller
After the IRA shoot down a minister in front of his London home, the government send an SAS man undercover to Dublin to track down the killer against the advice of the army and intelligence.
Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: Ray Lonnen, Benjamin Whitrow, Nicholas Day, Denys Hawthorne
Votes: 18
9. Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (2020 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
England in the age of the Vikings is a fractured nation of petty lords and warring kingdoms. Beneath the chaos lies a rich and untamed land waiting for a new conqueror. Will it be you?
Directors: Eric Baptizat, François Daubet, Benoit Richer, Stephane Boudon | Stars: Cecilie Stenspil, Magnus Bruun, Carlo Rota, Gaia Weiss
Votes: 6,501
10.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Ladykiller
(1991)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
Martella drives to a car fire to find a lady was trapped in the car.
Director: Moira Armstrong | Stars: Carolyn Pickles, Nula Conwell, Tony Scannell, Colin Tarrant
Votes: 27
11.
Rosemary & Thyme (2003–2006)
Episode:
Seeds of Time
(2006)
TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The house of a respected, long-dead botanist becomes sought after because it's believed to contain seeds of a now-extinct plant that may offer a cure for malaria.
Director: Simon Langton | Stars: Felicity Kendal, Pam Ferris, Margaret Tyzack, Lucy Scott
Votes: 192
12.
Harry's Game (1982)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1982)
52 min | Thriller
While Harry begins a relationship with a local girl, the Special Branch launch their own investigation which leads to the suicide of a young woman. The IRA learn about Harry from a careless remark made by Col. Frost in a restaurant.
Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: Ray Lonnen, Benjamin Whitrow, Nicholas Day, Denys Hawthorne
Votes: 14
13. Play for Today (1970–1984)
75 min | Comedy, Drama
A British television anthology drama series that aired on BBC1 between 1970 and 1984.
Stars: Alison Steadman, Nigel Hawthorne, Tony Caunter, David Daker
Votes: 395
14.
Nolly (2023)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2023)
44 min | Biography, Drama
The Crossroads cast are desperate to learn how exactly Nolly's character is going to be written out of the show, but Jack is determined to keep the plot secret until the very last moment.
Director: Peter Hoar | Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Mark Gatiss, Con O'Neill, Augustus Prew
Votes: 184
15. 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
16.
Harry's Game (1982)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1982)
52 min | Thriller
Harry finds out the identity of the man who killed the minister, but with the IRA on his tail, going after all of his known associates, he finds it hard to complete his mission.
Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: Ray Lonnen, Benjamin Whitrow, Nicholas Day, Geoffrey Chater
Votes: 13
17. Rosemary & Thyme (2003–2006)
TV-PG | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Set amongst the stunning gardens of Europe, Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme, two professional gardeners, find themselves drawn into solving mysterious crimes.
Stars: Felicity Kendal, Pam Ferris, Ryan Philpott, Daisy Dunlop
Votes: 5,341
18. Rock Follies of '77 (1977)
Drama, Music
Follow-up series to 'Rock Follies' charting the further exploits of the 'Little Ladies' rock group.
Stars: Julie Covington, Charlotte Cornwell, Rula Lenska, Beth Porter
Votes: 80
19.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
Chips with Everything
(1975)
Drama
Director: Waris Hussein | Stars: David Daker, Tim Woodward, Lloyd McGuire, Terence Budd
Votes: 10
20. The Government Inspector (2005 TV Movie)
109 min | Biography, Drama
Peter Kosminsky's powerful factual drama about the Iraq dossier row and the subsequent death of Dr David Kelly, one of the top government experts on Weapons of Mass Destruction.
Director: Peter Kosminsky | Stars: Mark Rylance, Jonathan Cake, Emma Fielding, Daniel Ryan
Votes: 205
21. The Royals (2015–2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Drama about a fictional British royal family in modern-day London.
Stars: Joan Collins, William Moseley, Alexandra Park, Jake Maskall
Votes: 14,042
22.
The Famous Five (1995–1997)
Episode:
Five on Finniston Farm
(1995)
25 min | Adventure, Family
Director: Tony Kysh | Stars: Jemima Rooper, Marco Williamson, Paul Child, Laura Petela
Votes: 18
23. Nolly (2023)
45 min | Biography, Drama
Exploring the reign, and fall from grace, of the inimitable British soap star, Noele Gordon.
Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Con O'Neill, Augustus Prew, Antonia Bernath
Votes: 2,440
24. Crown Court (1972–2007)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama
A courtroom drama in which each case is usually presented in three episodes. At the end of the third episode, a jury of "ordinary people" comes to a verdict on the evidence presented.
Stars: Peter Wheeler, Joseph Berry, Richard Colson, Derek Hockridge
Votes: 348
25. The Famous Five (1995–1997)
25 min | Adventure, Family
A country relocation leads cousins Julian, Dick, Anne and tomboy Georgina to unite and investigate mysterious happenings, thwarting a notorious drug smuggling operation with help from their dog Timmy.
Stars: Jemima Rooper, Marco Williamson, Paul Child, Laura Petela
Votes: 593
26. Hazell (1978–1979)
60 min | Crime, Drama
A British television series about a fictional private detective named James Hazell and his adventures.
Stars: Nicholas Ball, Roddy McMillan, Desmond McNamara, Peter Bourke
Votes: 214
27.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Killing Time
(1994)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
An angry, young boy with a gun roams the streets. Can Sgt Cryer get to him in time?
Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: Eric Richard, Lisa Geoghan, Kerry Peers, Andrew Paul
Votes: 25
28. Theatre Night (1985–1990)
180 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Adaptations of classic and contemporary stage plays.
Stars: Kenneth Cranham, Robert Lang, Natalie Ogle, Dinsdale Landen
Votes: 58
29.
Hazell (1978–1979)
Episode:
Hazell and the Weekend Man
(1978)
Crime, Drama
Hazell is hired to follow a man who is in lodgings. Expecting an easy job, Hazell is more than surprised when the man vanishes into thin air.
Director: Don Leaver | Stars: Nicholas Ball, Barbara Young, Maggie Riley, Pat Heywood
Votes: 14
30. Combat Ships (2017–2023)
TV-PG | Documentary, War
A documentary series on combat ships through the ages, from the 16th century to the present day.
Stars: Joseph Balderrama, Kieran O'Brien, Craig Symonds, Andrew Gordon
Votes: 68
31. Shrinks (1991)
60 min | Drama
Drama series about the staff and patients of an upmarket psychiatric practice in London.
Stars: Bill Paterson, Simon Jones, Elizabeth Garvie, Brian Protheroe
Votes: 39
32. BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
120 min | Drama
Monthly anthology series featuring televised versions of plays.
Stars: Charles Gray, Eric Porter, Jeremy Brett, Lally Bowers
Votes: 178
33. Bugs (1995–1999)
50 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi
Ed, Ros, Alex and Beckett form the high-tech crime fighting team who work for the mysterious, secretive Bureau 2 chief, Jan, and are only assigned the most difficult and dangerous cases.
Stars: Jaye Griffiths, Jesse Birdsall, Craig McLachlan, Jan Harvey
Votes: 588
34. ITV Playhouse (1967–1982)
Comedy, Drama
Anthology series of dramatic works.
Stars: Michael Bryant, William Simons, Katherine Barker, Geoffrey Palmer
Votes: 88
35. Animal Ark (1997–1998)
30 min | Adventure
Animal Ark is based on the popular book series by Lucy Daniels starring vet's daughter Mandy Hope and her best friend James Hunter. They both love animals and together they go through many ... See full summary »
Stars: Karianne Henderson, James Simmons, Alison Sterling, Gwilym Lee
Votes: 33
36. Beast (III) (2017)
R | 107 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murders.
Director: Michael Pearce | Stars: Jessie Buckley, Geraldine James, Oliver Maltman, Trystan Gravelle
Votes: 15,696 | Gross: $0.80M
37. BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
60 min | Drama
BBC2 Playhouse was a British one-hour episode anthology television series produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Stars: Ralph G. Morse, Gawn Grainger, John Bluthal, Trevor Laird
Votes: 139
38. Record Breakers (1972–2001)
25 min | Documentary, Family
Contestants attempt to break records for various feats listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Stars: Roy Castle, Norris McWhirter, Cheryl Baker, Fiona Kennedy
Votes: 95
39. The Bill (1984–2010)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Police drama series following officers and detectives from Sun Hill Police Station in East London.
Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse
Votes: 4,117
40. Wing and a Prayer (1997– )
Drama
Wing and a Prayer is a BAFTA-nominated British television legal drama series, written and created by Matthew Hall, first broadcast on Channel 5 on 22 September 1997. The series, produced by... See full summary »
Stars: George Irving, Sean Arnold, Rita Wolf, David Bark-Jones
Votes: 9
41. Angels (1975–1983)
50 min | Drama
Six student nurses start training in the NHS, facing challenges working with colleagues and patients while adapting to the hierarchy and procedures.
Stars: Carol Holmes, Shirley Cheriton, Joanna Monro, Sharon Rosita
Votes: 137
42. Casualty (1986– )
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama
The everyday lives of the people frequenting the frenetic Accident and Emergency department of Holby City Hospital.
Stars: Derek Thompson, Tony Marshall, Suzanne Packer, Ian Bleasdale
Votes: 3,697
43. Brothers and Sisters (1980)
96 min | Drama
Following a part-time prostitute's murder, two members of a communal household become suspects.
Director: Richard Woolley | Stars: Carolyn Pickles, Sam Dale, Robert East, Elizabeth Bennett
Votes: 38
44. The Haunting of M.R. James (2018)
57 min | Horror
Five of the most tales by the master of the ghost story M.R. James dramatized for BBC Radio 4.
Director: David Hunter | Stars: Ewan Bailey, Michael Bertenshaw, Lewis Ian Bray, Sam Dale
Votes: 22
45. Doctors (2000–2024)
30 min | Drama
The daily lives of staff at a Birmingham medical practice, including their often-dramatic involvements with their patients.
Stars: Adrian Lewis Morgan, Jan Pearson, Matthew Chambers, Diane Keen
Votes: 1,704
46. Pretorius (1987)
When a detective is found with head injuries near a cafe in Zeebrugge, maverick Belgian police Inspector Pretorius is assigned the case. His enquiries lead him to suspect that the injured policeman was involved in a cocaine ring.
Director: Alex Clarke | Stars: Cyril Appleton, Peter Aubrey, Frank Coda, Greg Cruttwell
Votes: 6
47. Tommies (2014 Podcast Series)
Drama
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4, this flagship 42-episode five-year WW1 drama took actual historical events of single days in the conflict, interwove them with fictional characters, and then aired them exactly one hundred years later.
Stars: Indira Varma, Lee Ross, Pippa Nixon, Mark Edel-Hunt
48. First Do No Harm (2019)
86 min | Drama
Director: Jessica Dromgoole | Stars: Joseph Ayre, Michael Bertenshaw, Rosie Cavaliero, Clare Corbett
49. The Other Side (1979– )
Biography, Drama
Anthology of plays, each featuring an element of the 'flipside'.
Stars: Nigel Hawthorne, Joseph O'Conor, Marjorie Yates, Pip Donaghy
50. Devil in the Fog (2010)
45 min | Adventure, Horror, Mystery
Stars: Juliet Aubrey, Sean Baker, Joe Dempsie, Tim McMullan