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1.
Hadleigh (1969–1976)
Episode:
Thanks for the Offer
(1969)
51 min | Drama
Introducing Hadleigh, a dynamic man of charm, sharp intellect and wealth. Here we find Hadleigh torn between a tempting offer from Lord Shawcliffe, an elderly press magnate in search of an ... See full synopsis »
Director: Marc Miller | Stars: Gerald Harper, Bill Fraser, Gillian Wray, Ambrosine Phillpotts
Votes: 7
2.
Edward the King (1975)
Episode:
The Peacemaker
(1975)
53 min | Biography, Drama, History
The King grows increasingly frustrated with his limited role as a constitutional monarch. His attempt at engineering a grand alliance with Germany is successful at one level but ultimately ... See full summary »
Director: John Gorrie | Stars: Timothy West, Helen Ryan, Jane Lapotaire, Christopher Neame
Votes: 24
3. Edge of Darkness (1985)
53 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When his daughter Emma is murdered, cop Craven discovers that she was in a GAIA group of activists occupied with exposing Northmoor nuclear waste storage facility for illegal activities.
Stars: Bob Peck, Joe Don Baker, Charles Kay, Ian McNeice
Votes: 4,165
4. Edward the King (1975)
687 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life of Edward VII (1841 - 1910), the King of the United Kingdom. Before becoming the King, he developed a reputation of a playboy, which angered his mother, Queen Victoria. He was a reformer and modernizer, but also an elitist.
Stars: Annette Crosbie, Timothy West, Helen Ryan, Felicity Kendal
Votes: 551
5.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Exit Lines
(1989)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
PC Garfield assists an elderly lady that lives alone.
Director: Derek Lister | Stars: Eric Richard, Huw Higginson, Mark Haddigan, Chris Humphreys
Votes: 39
6.
Lovejoy (1986–1994)
Episode:
Just Desserts
(1991)
TV-14 | 52 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
After Lovejoy is released from a low security prison after an eight month sentence for theft, he is determined to find out who framed him.
Director: Don Leaver | Stars: Ian McShane, Phyllis Logan, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury
Votes: 84
7.
Bless Me, Father (1978–1981)
Episode:
Beddings and Weddings
(1981)
24 min | Comedy
Hoping to curb the decay in family values, Father Neil initiates family group counseling sessions which produce quite the opposite of the intended effect of bringing and keeping couples together.
Director: David Askey | Stars: Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Gabrielle Daye, Patrick McAlinney
Votes: 11
8.
Edward the King (1975)
Episode:
Alix
(1975)
53 min | Biography, Drama, History
Prince Bertie continues his military training but he's taken to deceiving his superiors and sneaking off with his friends to the music halls. His parents continue their search to find ... See full summary »
Director: John Gorrie | Stars: Annette Crosbie, Robert Hardy, Felicity Kendal, André Morell
Votes: 24
9. The Sweeney (1975–1978)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Jack Regan and George Carter are hard-edged detectives in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police. They pursue villains by methods which are underhanded and often illegal, frequently violent and - more often than not - successful.
Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, John Alkin
Votes: 2,656
10. The Devil's Crown (1978)
55 min | Biography, Drama, History
Henry Plantagenet (later King Henry II), sees his opportunity to seize the crown of England and create a kingdom of law and order.
Stars: Jane Lapotaire, John Duttine, Christopher Gable, Brian Cox
Votes: 106
11. South Riding (1974)
50 min | Drama
Headmistress Sarah Burton, a left-wing feminist, is disgusted by the social injustices faced by her pupils. In spite of her beliefs, she reluctantly finds herself falling in love with a Tory landowner whose wife is suffering from insanity.
Stars: Dorothy Tutin, Hermione Baddeley, Nigel Davenport, Judi Bowker
Votes: 60
12. The Professionals (1977–1983)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Bodie and Doyle, senior agents of the British intelligence service CI5 (Criminal Intelligence 5), and their handler George Cowley fight terrorism and similar high-level crimes.
Stars: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins, Bridget Brice
Votes: 3,662
13.
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)
Episode:
Shake Hands Forever: Part One
(1988)
TV-14 | 142 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Robert Hathall brings his mother home for a visit, and she finds her daughter-in-law murdered. Inspector Wexford ]is puzzled and annoyed by the attitude of both Hathall and his mother and some oddities in the physical evidence.
Director: Don Leaver | Stars: George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Tom Wilkinson, Margery Mason
Votes: 67
14.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Judgement Call
(1996)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
W.P.C. Marshall chases a burglary suspect onto a river barge, with tragic consequences.
Director: Martin Hutchings | Stars: Lynne Miller, Alan Westaway, Simon Rouse, Shaun Scott
Votes: 26
15. The Mayor of Casterbridge (1978)
TV-14 | 350 min | Drama
In a drunken and disheartened state, Michael Henchard sells his wife at a fair. When he becomes sober again, he realizes what he has done, and though unable to find his wife and child, ... See full summary »
Stars: Alan Bates, Janet Maw, Jack Galloway, Anna Massey
Votes: 346
16. Fame Is the Spur (1982– )
50 min | Drama
This TV series is based on a book of the same name by Howard Spring published in 1940. It describes the rise of the British socialist movement from the mid 19th century to the 1930s by ... See full summary »
Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, David Hayman, Joanna David, Phyllida Law
Votes: 17
17.
Edge of Darkness (1985)
Episode:
Into the Shadows
(1985)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Craven comes to London to investigate, assuming the gunman meant to kill Emma and not him. She was a member of GAIA, an organization against nuclear power. Her body's radioactive.
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Bob Peck, Joe Don Baker, Charles Kay, Ian McNeice
Votes: 136
18. Lovejoy (1986–1994)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Lovejoy is an irresistible rogue with a keen eye for antiques. The part-time detective scours the murky salerooms, auction halls and stately homes of Britain, always on the lookout for a find.
Stars: Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury, Phyllis Logan
Votes: 3,912
19. Minder (1979–1994)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. Can his ex-boxer bodyguard Terry stay level-headed whilst working for the King of Dodgy Deals?
Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman, Gary Webster
Votes: 2,835
20. 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: 392
21.
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)
Episode:
Shake Hands Forever: Part Three
(1988)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Wexford's murder suspect is about to slip away. For Wexford and his team a race against time begins and the DCI has to pull all stops to solve a murder case that left him with only one ... See full summary »
Director: Don Leaver | Stars: George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Tom Wilkinson, Patrick Drury
Votes: 35
22. The Lady of the Camellias (1976)
50 min | Drama, Romance
Doomed love story between Marguerite Gautier, a French courtesan frequented by high-class gentlemen, who's suffering from tuberculosis and a young gentleman Armand Duval who's new in town.
Stars: Kate Nelligan, Peter Firth, Alfred Burke, Garrick Hagon
Votes: 22
23.
Minder (1979–1994)
Episode:
All About Scoring, Innit?
(1980)
TV-14 | 47 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When footballer Danny Varrow wants to sell his story to the press Arthur is only too happy to act as broker and gets Terry to mind him. Unfortunately Danny is a hopeless gambler who is ... See full summary »
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Dennis Waterman, George Cole, Karl Howman, Adrienne Posta
Votes: 74
24.
The Sweeney (1975–1978)
Episode:
Pay Off
(1976)
TV-PG | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Carter is asked by an old flame, Shirley Glass, to try and help her locate her partner Eddie, who has gone missing. Eventually Eddie, a small time crook, is discovered but he is well and ... See full summary »
Director: Douglas Camfield | Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, Dave King
Votes: 110
25.
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)
Episode:
Shake Hands Forever: Part Two
(1988)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Reg Wexford becomes obsessed with Angela Hathall's murder case. He is sure he has his killer but he can't prove anything. All he has to go by is a hunch. And his suspect takes steps to get ... See full summary »
Director: Don Leaver | Stars: George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Tom Wilkinson, Patrick Drury
Votes: 34
26.
Edward the King (1975)
Episode:
A Hundred Thousand Welcomes
(1975)
53 min | Biography, Drama, History
1862-1864: With Queen Victoria in mourning, the Cabinet is concerned that her withdrawal from public duties will have a negative impact on her people. As a result, Bertie assumes many of ... See full summary »
Director: John Gorrie | Stars: Annette Crosbie, Timothy West, Felicity Kendal, Deborah Grant
Votes: 20
27.
The Mayor of Casterbridge (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1978)
TV-14 | Drama
Michael Henchard sold his wife and daughter when drunk 18 years ago. Now, his wife has come for him with their daughter, only to find out that he is now the mayor of Casterbridge. She is reluctant to meet him but he wants to see her.
Director: David Giles | Stars: Alan Bates, Anne Stallybrass, Janet Maw, Jack Galloway
Votes: 15
28. Bless Me, Father (1978–1981)
30 min | Comedy
"Bless Me Father" is a 21-episode British sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1981. A gentle and impish look at Catholic life in post-war suburban Britain, the series follows the adventures and ... See full summary »
Stars: Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Gabrielle Daye, Patrick McAlinney
Votes: 201
29. Blind Justice (1988)
90 min | Drama
Frank Cartwright sets up is own democratic Chambers, putting together a group lawyers who are considered radicals by their previous employers.
Stars: Jack Shepherd, Julian Wadham, Caroline Hutchison, Eamonn Walker
Votes: 21
30.
Van der Valk (1972–1992)
Episode:
Doctor Hoffmann's Children
(1991)
Crime, Drama
Van Der Valk investigates several murders. A fall, a burning, a drowning, a dog attack, and a shooting. His daughter helps him get his clue to solve them.
Director: Anthony Simmons | Stars: Barry Foster, Meg Davies, Ronald Hines, Richard Huw
Votes: 50
31.
Plays for Britain (1976)
Episode:
The Lifeswappers
(1976)
Drama
Trevor has rotten job and a bitchy wife so answers an advert to become a "life-swapper". Once Trevor starts life swapping he can't foresee where it will end nor which life to pick.
Director: Jim Goddard | Stars: Sheila Gish, Anthony Douse, Peter Egan, Donald Burton
Votes: 16
32. The Duellists (1977)
PG | 100 min | Drama, War
France, 1801. Due to a minor perceived slight, mild-mannered Lieutenant d'Hubert is forced into a duel with hot-headed irrational Lieutenant Feraud. The disagreement ultimately results in scores of duels spanning several years.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel, Albert Finney, Edward Fox
Votes: 26,738 | Gross: $0.20M
33. Hadleigh (1969–1976)
60 min | Drama
James Hadleigh is the squire of the village in this series created by Robert Barr.
Stars: Gerald Harper, Peter Dennis, Ambrosine Phillpotts, Alastair Hunter
Votes: 84
34. Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965–1973)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology drama series of short plays shown on BBC Television.
Stars: Robin Chadwick, Donald Sinden, Helen Lindsay, Paul Moriarty
Votes: 57
35. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern
Votes: 293
36. Dickens of London (1976–1977)
60 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
Charles Dickens grew up in a family where his father was larger than life. The elder Dickens is a teller of tales and always seems to have ambitions that are well beyond his means or his ... See full summary »
Stars: Roy Dotrice, John F. Landry, Diana Coupland, Adrienne Burgess
Votes: 82
37.
The Professionals (1977–1983)
Episode:
Hijack
(1980)
TV-MA | 47 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Foreign diplomat Josef Merhart tips off villain Harry Walters that his embassy transports silver bullion to Tilbury docks and Walters arranges to have it hi-jacked. Mandy, the girl who ... See full summary »
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins, Dave King
Votes: 103
38. The Fools on the Hill (1986 TV Movie)
99 min | Drama
This is a dramatisation of the events surrounding the opening night of British television on November 2, 1936 at Alexandra Place in London. It was produced to commemorate its 50th anniversary. The characters are both real and fictional.
Director: David Giles | Stars: Shaughan Seymour, Nicholas Farrell, Caroline Embling, Nicola King
Votes: 18
39.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
The Changeling
(1974)
103 min | Drama
A woman falls in love with a sea captain, and plots to kill her fiance.
Director: Anthony Page | Stars: Stanley Baker, Helen Mirren, Brian Cox, Alan Webb
Votes: 68
40.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
The Wood Demon
(1974)
110 min | Drama
A luncheon party gathers to celebrate a wealthy unmarried man's birthday; his sister hopes he'll marry Sonya, the daughter of a selfish gout-ridden old professor who makes life Hell for his... See full summary »
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Ian Holm, Francesca Annis, Ronald Hines, Ronald Fraser
Votes: 48
41.
Juliet Bravo (1980–1985)
Episode:
New Arrivals
(1981)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Inspector Darbley clashes with her new boss, Chief Superintendent Albert Hallam.
Director: Derek Lister | Stars: Stephanie Turner, David Hargreaves, James Grout, David Ellison
Votes: 17
42. Van der Valk (1972–1992)
120 min | Crime, Drama
Cynical Dutch Detective Commissaris and his colleagues investigate murders, kidnappings, and political corruption.
Stars: Barry Foster, Michael Latimer, Joanna Dunham, Susan Travers
Votes: 538
43. Prick Up Your Ears (1987)
R | 105 min | Biography, Drama
Biographer John Lahr is writing a book about playwright Joe Orton. Joe and Kenneth meet at drama school and live together for ten years as lovers and collaborators. Both want to be writers, but only one of them is successful.
Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Gary Oldman, Alfred Molina, Vanessa Redgrave, Wallace Shawn
Votes: 6,541 | Gross: $1.65M
44. The Brontës of Haworth (1973– )
60 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
Dramatized biography of the Brontë sisters Charlotte, Anne and Emily.
Stars: Alfred Burke, Vickery Turner, Ann Penfold, Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Votes: 122
45.
Screen Two (1985–1998)
Episode:
Frankie and Johnnie
(1986)
TV-14 | 100 min | Drama
When two teenagers commit suicide the police and the press assume the motive to be some kind of love pact. However, Allan Blakeston, a local reporter, has too many unanswered questions. As ... See full summary »
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Hywel Bennett, Diana Hardcastle, Tony Doyle, Norman Jones
Votes: 23
46. Bergerac (1981–1991)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Recovering alcoholic and divorced father of a young daughter, DS Jim Bergerac is a true maverick who prefers doing things his own way, and consequently doesn't always carry out his investigations the way his boss would like.
Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold, Mela White
Votes: 2,230
47. 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
48. Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
From cold, rock-strewn moors to comfortable suburban estates, award-winning writer Ruth Rendell explores the dark fissures between friends and family members that motivate murder.
Stars: George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Louie Ramsay, Ken Kitson
Votes: 693
49. The Legacy of Reginald Perrin (1996)
30 min | Comedy
Reginald Iolanthe Perrin has passed away but he has bequeathed a fortune to his family and friends. There is only one proviso, they must each do something absurd in order to receive their share of the money.
Stars: Geoffrey Palmer, Patricia Hodge, Pauline Yates, John Barron
Votes: 76
50.
Bergerac (1981–1991)
Episode:
Nice People Die in Bed
(1981)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Now renting a cottage from Francine, Jim is called in when charity director Sir Edward Lister dies in a Jersey hotel and the pathologist claims the body was moved onto the bed after death. ... See full summary »
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: John Nettles, Cécile Paoli, Terence Alexander, Rosemary Martin
Votes: 116