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1.
Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
Episode:
Time on Our Hands
(1996)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
Things aren't too good at Nelson Mandela house. Raquel's parents are due to visit for dinner and will be meeting Del for the first time, causing her to panic. Dinner is ultimately ruined ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Dow | Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Tessa Peake-Jones
Votes: 1,131
2. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
TV-PG | 95 min | Comedy
Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.
Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roger Lloyd Pack, Buster Merryfield
Votes: 56,777
3.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
The Importance of Being Earnest
(1974)
100 min | Drama
In 1890s London, two friends use the same pseudonym ("Ernest") for their on-the-sly activities. Hilarity ensues.
Director: James MacTaggart | Stars: Coral Browne, Michael Jayston, Julian Holloway, Gemma Jones
Votes: 27
4. The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1991–1993)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Holmes and Dr. Watson solve the mysteries of the Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax, Thor Bridge, Shoscombe Old Place, The Boscombe Valley Mystery, The Illustrious Client and The Creeping Man.
Stars: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Rosalie Williams, Colin Jeavons
Votes: 6,185
5.
The Royal (2003–2011)
Episode:
Consequences
(2003)
TV-PG | 47 min | Drama
Jeff raises eye-brows but ultimately wins the day by letting a holistic therapist cure a patient's back injury, following a mining accident. Gordon's father-in-law Henry comes to the Royal ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Dowd | Stars: Simon Willmont, Liam Tobin, Richard Cole, Paul Fox
Votes: 22
6. Foyle's War (2002–2015)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As WWII rages, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front; investigating crime on the south coast of England. Later series, see the retired detective working as an MI5 agent in the aftermath of the war.
Stars: Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony Howell, Ellie Haddington
Votes: 18,315
7.
The Royal (2003–2011)
Episode:
Home to Roost
(2004)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama
Jeff discovers that he has a love rival for Samantha but Gordon and Jill are brought closer when his former father-in-law tells them that he was suspicious of their relationship and hired a... See full summary »
Director: Tim Dowd | Stars: Robert Daws, Daniel Feltham, Sophie Foster, Amy Robbins
Votes: 20
8.
The Royal (2003–2011)
Episode:
Can't Buy Me Love
(2007)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama
Henry, Gordon's ex-father-in-law visits, bearing an olive branch and making a bequest to the Ormerod family whilst Adam comes under suspicion when hospital funds are unaccounted for. Mike ... See full summary »
Director: Tim Dowd | Stars: Natalie Anderson, Linda Armstrong, Sam Callis, Ian Carmichael
Votes: 17
9. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced out of semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6's echelons.
Stars: Alec Guinness, Michael Jayston, Anthony Bate, George Sewell
Votes: 9,637
10. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
Stars: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker
Votes: 39,572
11. The Man Who Choked (2014)
11 min | Short, Drama
An elderly patient in an institution encounters a sadistic nurse.
Director: Ross Jameson | Stars: Charlie Creed-Miles, Michael Jayston, Mark Hamlin, Carey Thring
Votes: 19
12.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
Episode:
Flushing Out the Mole
(1979)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Smiley springs his trap and catches the spy. He later interrogates the spy and learns about how and why it happened, and the answers he gets robs him of any sense of victory.
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Alec Guinness, Michael Jayston, Anthony Bate, George Sewell
Votes: 271
13.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
Episode:
Tinker Tailor
(1979)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Smiley goes to meet Jim Prideaux who is now back in Britain having survived his experience in Czechoslovakia. His testimony and that of others sheds new light on the "Testify" fiasco and source "Merlin".
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Alec Guinness, Michael Jayston, Anthony Bate, George Sewell
Votes: 321
14. Callan (1967–1972)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
David Callan is the top agent/assassin for the Security Service (British counterintelligence), but he is an embittered man who performs his duties "for Queen and country" under duress. This... See full summary »
Stars: Edward Woodward, Russell Hunter, Lisa Langdon, Anthony Valentine
Votes: 859
15. The Power Game (1965–1969)
60 min | Drama
Sir John Wilder (Patrick Wymark), previously seen in 'The Plane Makers', ruthlessly pursues boardroom machinations and tangled relationships.
Stars: Patrick Wymark, Jack Watling, Clifford Evans, Barbara Murray
Votes: 67
16. From This Day Forward (II) (2019)
15 min | Short, Drama
Sheila Hancock stars as Ellie; a woman gathering her strength on the morning of the hardest day of her life. Unwaveringly, she prepares to perform her last act of love. As she navigates her... See full summary »
Director: Karel van Bellingen | Stars: Sheila Hancock, Connor Harris, Michael Jayston, Melissa Neal
Votes: 7
17.
Thriller (1973–1976)
Episode:
A Coffin for the Bride
(1974)
TV-14 | 64 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Mark Walker is in the lucrative business of marrying wealthy older women and murdering them after the honeymoon. That all changes when he falls for cool blonde Stella McKenzie. He considers... See full summary »
Director: John Sichel | Stars: Michael Jayston, Helen Mirren, Michael Gwynn, Richard Coleman
Votes: 309
18.
Stay Lucky (1989–1993)
Episode:
The Devil Wept in Leeds
(1990)
Drama
Thomas takes Sally on a nocturnal visit to pick up some novelty alarm clocks - but instead they inadvertently end up rescuing Europe's number one hitman... in a somewhat unlikely turn of ... See full summary »
Director: David Reynolds | Stars: Dennis Waterman, Jan Francis, Niall Toibin, Emma Wray
Votes: 9
19.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
Episode:
Smiley Sets a Trap
(1979)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Smiley confronts one of his suspects and gives him the results of his investigations, which could prove a considerable embarrassment to those concerned.
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Alec Guinness, Ian Bannen, Joss Ackland, Bernard Hepton
Votes: 265
20.
A Dinner of Herbs (2000)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2000)
Drama, Thriller
Roddy Greenbank is brought by his father to Northumberland in 1807, and orphaned shortly after their arrival when his father meets a brutal death. Adopted by Kate Makepiece, Roddy forges friendships with Hal Roystan and Mary Ellen Lee.
Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Tom Goodman-Hill, Jonathan Kerrigan, Melanie Clark Pullen, Bill Fellows
Votes: 22
21.
Jane Eyre (1973)
Episode:
Part 2
(1973)
Drama, Romance
Director: Joan Craft | Stars: Sorcha Cusack, Michael Jayston, Hazel Clyne, Isabelle Rosin
Votes: 9
22.
Jane Eyre (1973)
Episode:
Part 3
(1973)
Drama, Romance
Director: Joan Craft | Stars: Sorcha Cusack, Michael Jayston, Megs Jenkins, Hazel Clyne
Votes: 9
23.
Jane Eyre (1973)
Episode:
Part 4
(1973)
Drama, Romance
Director: Joan Craft | Stars: Sorcha Cusack, Michael Jayston, Jean Harvey, Megs Jenkins
Votes: 9
24.
Jane Eyre (1973)
Episode:
Part 5
(1973)
Drama, Romance
Director: Joan Craft | Stars: Sorcha Cusack, Michael Jayston, Caroline Harris, Susan Brodrick
Votes: 9
25. Doctor Who: Time War (2017–2024)
Sci-Fi
In this prequel series to The War Doctor audio series, The Eighth Doctor and his new companion Bliss, traverse the time war trying to help wherever they can. But sooner or later, The Doctor will have to face the horrors of the time war.
Stars: Paul McGann, Rakhee Thakrar, Nicholas Briggs, Jacqueline Pearce
Votes: 16
26. The Good Guys (1992– )
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Two men named Guy spend their days trying to right wrongs.
Stars: Nigel Havers, Keith Barron, Hilary Whitehall, Godfrey James
Votes: 26
27.
The Darling Buds of May (1991–1993)
Episode:
Climb the Greasy Pole: Part 2
(1993)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama
Gypsies get involved in Pop's campaign for rural councillor. Charley and Mariette have to work on their marriage, and finalize the deal to buy Bristow's brewery.
Director: Robert Tronson | Stars: David Jason, Pam Ferris, Philip Franks, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Votes: 65
28.
The Darling Buds of May (1991–1993)
Episode:
The Happiest Days of Your Life: Part 2
(1993)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama
Charley and Mariette decide to buy the brewery; the whole family repairs the twins' boarding school.
Director: David Giles | Stars: David Jason, Pam Ferris, Abigail Rokison, Stephanie Ralph
Votes: 70
29.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
Episode:
How It All Fits Together
(1979)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
While Guillam and Tarr come under pressure, Smiley recounts his one meeting with the Soviet master spy Karla, who is undoubtedly running the spy inside MI6.
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Alec Guinness, Michael Jayston, Warren Clarke, George Sewell
Votes: 279
30.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
Episode:
Smiley Tracks the Mole
(1979)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
The investigation begins, with Peter Guillam burgling the archives for information, while Smiley visits an old comrade whose past knowledge could prove vital to locating the spy.
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Alec Guinness, Michael Jayston, Anthony Bate, Ian Richardson
Votes: 292
31.
Foyle's War (2002–2015)
Episode:
Plan of Attack
(2008)
TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Milner is unhappy with his new DCS and has asked for a transfer, but after the DCS is murdered, Foyle comes out of retirement to replace him.
Director: Tristram Powell | Stars: Martin Hutson, Malcolm Sinclair, Fiona Glascott, Vince Leigh
Votes: 627
32.
Outside Edge (1994–1996)
Episode:
The Blister
(1995)
Comedy
Roger has problems when injuries threaten to destroy his perfect team, Miriam struggles to come to terms with what happened in Dorking, and Kevin blames Maggie when he finds a blister on his entire raison d'être.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Robert Daws, Timothy Spall, Denis Lill
Votes: 12
33. Big Deal (1984–1986)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Lighthearted drama series about Robby Box, a small-time London gambler, and his long-suffering family.
Stars: Ray Brooks, Sharon Duce, Pamela Cundell, James Ottaway
Votes: 222
34. Everyman (1977– )
50 min | Documentary
Long-running BBC documentary series, often focussing on issues of a religious nature.
Stars: Peter France, Vanya Kewley, Jenni Murray, David Jessel
Votes: 33
35.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Extra Time
(2001)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
A teenage girl refuses treatment, and Janice gets in serious trouble over it.
Director: Indra Bhose | Stars: George Irving, Siobhan Redmond, Jeremy Sheffield, Angela Griffin
Votes: 11
36.
Foyle's War (2002–2015)
Episode:
Casualties of War
(2007)
TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Foyle has his hands full dealing with illegal gambling, sabotage, and his needy goddaughter who shows up on his doorstep with her traumatized son.
Director: Tristram Powell | Stars: Gerard Kearns, Harry Eden, Stanley Townsend, Kate Fleetwood
Votes: 619
37.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
Episode:
Tarr Tells His Story
(1979)
TV-14 | 49 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A British agent, who was thought to have defected, resurfaces with sensational information - confirmation of a Russian spy mole existing in the Service.
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Alec Guinness, Michael Jayston, Anthony Bate, Hywel Bennett
Votes: 302
38.
Outside Edge (1994–1996)
Episode:
The Club Meeting
(1995)
Comedy
Roger and Alex try to win support from the players ahead of the EGM, Dennis tells Shirley that she's been wasting her time looking at houses, and Maggie informs Kevin that she wants them to remarry in a church.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Robert Daws, Timothy Spall, Denis Lill
Votes: 11
39. Press Gang (1989–1993)
1,290 min | Family, Comedy, Drama
A bunch of kids are to make a newspaper for the young, named "Junior Gazette". The series follows these kids both on job and in private.
Stars: Julia Sawalha, Dexter Fletcher, Paul Reynolds, Mmoloki Chrystie
Votes: 1,099
40. Detective (1964–1969)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology series featuring adaptations of detective stories.
Stars: Rupert Davies, Ralph Michael, Barbara Couper, Esmond Knight
Votes: 27
41.
Callan (1967–1972)
Episode:
God Help Your Friends
(1970)
51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Callan must break up the engagement between a lovely NATO interpreter with a grade-A security clearance and a man suspected of serving as a KGB informant. Does the woman's fiance really love her? Or does he love Moscow more?
Director: Peter Duguid | Stars: Edward Woodward, William Squire, Patrick Mower, Russell Hunter
Votes: 49
42.
Murder in Suburbia (2004–2005)
Episode:
Golden Oldies
(2005)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ash and Scribbs investigate the murder of a 1950's singing star affectionately known as JJ who, it seems, still has a following in the retirement home where he and his wife now reside. He'd... See full summary »
Director: Robert Bierman | Stars: Frank Barrie, Marcia Warren, Diana Fairfax, Rita Davies
Votes: 92
43.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged
(2006)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Diane is determined to prove Ric wrong about Nick Jordan and a desperate Tricia tries to keep the truth from a suspicious Chrissie.
Director: Ian Jackson | Stars: Patricia Potter, Hugh Quarshie, Amanda Mealing, Michael French
Votes: 11
44.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
Episode:
Return to the Circus
(1979)
TV-14 | 49 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Retired espionage veteran George Smiley is called out on a top secret mission: to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6's echelons.
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Alec Guinness, Bernard Hepton, Terence Rigby, Michael Aldridge
Votes: 354
45.
Jane Eyre (1973)
Episode:
Part 1
(1973)
TV-Y | 27 min | Drama, Romance
Orphaned as a child, Jane Eyre is brought up in the cruel and loveless household of her aunt, Mrs. Reed, at Gateshead Hall. She is an outsider in the Reed family, rejected by her cousins ... See full summary »
Director: Joan Craft | Stars: Sorcha Cusack, Michael Jayston, Juliet Waley, Jean Harvey
Votes: 9
46.
Tracy Beaker Returns (2010)
Episode:
Out of Control
(2011)
Drama, Family
Tracy unexpectedly becomes involved with a group of old people when Liam has to do community service in an old people's home.
Director: Michael Davies | Stars: Dani Harmer, Connor Byrne, Kay Purcell, John Bell
Votes: 19
47. Midsomer Murders (1997– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.
Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson, Neil Dudgeon
Votes: 39,553
48. UFO (1970–1971)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Sci-Fi
The missions of the Supreme Headquarters Alien Defence Organization (SHADO), which defends Earth from extra-terrestrial threats.
Stars: Ed Bishop, Dolores Mantez, Michael Billington, Ayshea Brough
Votes: 4,146
49. Heartburn Hotel (1998–2000)
30 min | Comedy
Comedy set in The Olympic Hotel, Birmingham, with anti-hero hotel owner and Falklands veteran, Harry Springer.
Stars: Tim Healy, Clive Russell, Peter Gunn, Kim Wall
Votes: 47
50.
Heartbeat (1992–2010)
Episode:
Frail Mortality
(1996)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Michael Harvey is mortally ill and his son Ronnie and his girlfriend Susan is preparing a surprise party to celebrate his birthday, which he knows will be his last. During the party Michael... See full summary »
Director: Mike Cocker | Stars: Nick Berry, Bill Maynard, Derek Fowlds, William Simons
Votes: 38