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1. 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
3. 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
4. Whodunnit? (1972–1978)
45 min | Family, Game-Show, Mystery
British game show in which celebrity panelists were shown a dramatised murder and had to guess the identity of the killer or killers from the clues presented.
Stars: Jon Pertwee, Patrick Mower, Anouska Hempel, Liza Goddard
Votes: 138
5. Looks Familiar (1970– )
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Nostalgia based panel chat show.
Stars: Denis Norden, Bob Monkhouse, Arthur Askey, Ted Ray
Votes: 29
6. The Eamonn Andrews Show (1964–1969)
Talk-Show
A 45-minute late-night chat and music program from ABC hosted by the genial Irishman in which a collection of guests, some daring, some downright boring, had Eamonn's forehead in an even greater lather than usual.
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Spike Milligan, Sandie Shaw, Peter Cook
Votes: 57
7. 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
8. Dee Time (1967–1969)
45 min | Music
Dee Time starred charismatic former BBC Radio 1 DJ Simon Dee in a series of hip talk shows in which he interviewed the big names in the TV and film showbiz-set as well as stars of the world of popular music.
Stars: Simon Dee, The Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra, Leonard Martin, Anita Harris
Votes: 57
9. Larry Grayson (1975–1977)
60 min | Comedy
Comedy and sketches show that capitalized on Larry's slick stage style with a set that consisted of a large marble staircase using dry ice drifting around the foot of it like a great London fog.
Stars: Larry Grayson, Dennis Plowright, Bill Pertwee, David Lodge
Votes: 12
10. Compact (1962–1965)
30 min | Drama
BBC series set in the offices of a glossy women's magazine.
Stars: Frances Bennett, Robert Desmond, Ronald Allen, Louise Dunn
Votes: 21
11. Call My Bluff (II) (1965–1988)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two teams of three alternate between giving and guessing the meanings of obscure English words.
Stars: Robert Robinson, Frank Muir, Patrick Campbell, Arthur Marshall
Votes: 86
12. All Star Comedy Carnival (1972 TV Movie)
94 min | Comedy
Jimmy Tarbuck hosts another All Star Comedy Carnival, this time with skits from Love Thy Neighbour, Rod Hull and Emu, Nearest and Dearest, Moira Anderson, Father Dear Father, Thirty Minutes... See full summary »
Directors: Terry Henebery, Stuart Allen, Les Chatfield, Bryan Izzard, Mike Lloyd, David Mallet, Bill Podmore, William G. Stewart | Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, Moira Anderson, Anne Aston, Nina Baden-Semper
Votes: 14
13.
Whodunnit? (1972–1978)
Episode:
Which Way Did he Go?
(1978)
Family, Game-Show, Mystery
A wealthy businessman invites his three grown-up children to a meeting - only to tell them they are all cut out of his will. Soon after, he becomes a murder victim - but who or what was it that actually killed him?
Director: Anthony Parker | Stars: Jon Pertwee, Joyce Blair, Julia Carey, Alexander Davion
Votes: 7
14. Jokers Wild (1969–1974)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A weekly comedy panel show in which two teams of three comedians each play for points by telling jokes on a subject chosen by the host. While a comedian was telling a joke, a member of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Barry Cryer, Les Dawson, Ray Martine, Ted Ray
Votes: 49
15. 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
16. Candid Camera (II) (1960–1976)
Comedy, Reality-TV
The UK version of Candid Camera came British TV's in 1960.The host was Bob Monkhouse. The people playing the jokes on the public where Jonathan Routh and Arthur Atkins and it lasted for seven years.
Stars: Peter Dulay, Sheila Bernette, Eve Polycarpou, Arthur Atkins
Votes: 72
17. What's My Line (1951–1964)
30 min | Game-Show
A panel of celebrities trying to guess what a person does for a living, or figure out who a mystery guest is. This is the version for the United Kingdom.
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Isobel Barnett, Gilbert Harding, Barbara Kelly
Votes: 71
18. The Golden Shot (1967–1975)
45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Viewers are asked to call in and help aim the titular "golden shot", a crossbow mounted on the front of the TV camera. The cameraman is blindfolded, so the viewers give him directions ... See full summary »
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Anne Aston, Carol Dilworth, Norman Vaughan
Votes: 56
19. Crackerjack! (1955–2021)
45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the King's Theatre on Hammersmith Road until 1963, then at the BBC Television Theatre (now the ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Hayes, Peter Glaze, Jillian Comber, Leslie Crowther
Votes: 117
20. The Good Old Days (1953–1983)
60 min | Comedy, Musical
A re-creation of the Music Hall variety shows that were popular in the late Victorian and the Edwardian periods (late 1800s and early 1900s). Entertainers performed musical, comedy, magic ... See full summary »
Stars: Leonard Sachs, Dudley Stevens, Jenny Wren, Penny Rigden
Votes: 90
21. The David Nixon Show (1972–1977)
50 min | Talk-Show
Stars: David Nixon, Anita Harris, Freddie Davies, Penny Meredith
Votes: 21
22. The Basil Brush Show (1968–1980)
Comedy, Family
Jokes and comical stories told by the red fox puppet "Basil Brush" with the help of guests.
Stars: Basil Brush, Bert Hayes, Derek Fowlds, Roy North
Votes: 129
23. Val Parnell's Spectacular (1956–1961)
60 min | Music
A variety show frequently featuring top talent.
Stars: Dave King, Arthur Haynes, Jack Parnell Orchestra, Alma Cogan
Votes: 14
24. The London Palladium Show (1966–1969)
Comedy, Music
Stars: Jack Parnell, The Mike Sammes Singers, Jimmy Tarbuck, Bob Monkhouse
Votes: 22
25. 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: 324
26. David Nixon's Magic Box (1970– )
50 min
Popular magician and entertainer David Nixon, presents his own variety show with resident singer Miss Anita Harris, magical assistant Ali Bongo and many of David's special guests.
Stars: David Nixon, Anita Harris, Ali Bongo, Les Dawson
Votes: 13
27. The Val Doonican Show (1965–1970)
Stars: Val Doonican, Cliff Adams, The Gojos, Ken Thorne
Votes: 12
28. Saturday Night at the Mill (1976–1981)
Talk-Show
Stars: Bob Langley, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, Tony Lewis, Donny MacLeod
Votes: 13
29. The Spider's Web (1960)
88 min | Mystery
When an intruder is killed in her house, the comfortable life of Clarissa Hailsham-Browne is turned upside-down.
Director: Godfrey Grayson | Stars: Glynis Johns, John Justin, Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge
Votes: 273
30. A Christmas Night with the Stars (1958–1994)
Comedy, Music
Stars: The Television Toppers, Jack Warner, Dick Emery, The Mitchell Minstrels
Votes: 40
31. Whose Baby? (1973–1988)
25 min | Game-Show
A celebrity panel meet the child of a well-known person, and guess who their parents are.
Stars: David Nixon, Richard Coleman, Jimmy Young, Diana Coupland
Votes: 11
32. Celebrity Squares (I) (1975–1997)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
British version of "Hollywood Squares" with nine celebrities of different stature arranged in a grid.
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, William Rushton, Arthur Mullard, John Inman
Votes: 75
33. Look at Life: The Hat Trick (1963)
9 min | Documentary, Short
A look at the hats manufactured in Britain every year with a glance at the intriguing facts and figures about the millions of hats made.
Star: David Nixon
Votes: 6
34. The Val Doonican Show (1970–1975)
60 min | Comedy, Music
The star and host of this show, taped in England, was Val Doonican, an Irishman, who along with comedians Bernard Cribbins and Bob Todd, were featured in this variety show. Both English and American stars were guests.
Stars: Val Doonican, Fabric, Norman Maen, Jack Parnell
Votes: 14
35. The Rolf Harris Show (1967–1974)
50 min | Music
Stars: Rolf Harris, Anne Chapman, Linda Lawrence, Roger Howlett
Votes: 33
36. The Centre Show (1950–1956)
Comedy, Family
Stars: Steve Race, Malcolm Lockyer, Benny Hill, Dick Emery
Votes: 13
37. Big Night Out (1961–1965)
TV-MA
Talk-show hosted by a variety of celebrities and the great names of the time, such as The Beatles.
Stars: Mike Winters, Bernie Winters, Alfred Marks, Gerry and the Pacemakers
38. Puss in Boots (1962 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Stars: David Nixon, Reg Varney, Tommy Fields, John McHugh
39. Don't Say a Word (1963–1964)
30 min | Game-Show
Stars: Ronan O'Casey, Dick Norton, Douglas Eales, Harry Fowler
41. Blackpool Night Out (1964–1965)
Stars: Mike Winters, Bernie Winters, Robert Sharples, Lionel Blair and His Dancers
42. The Royal Variety Performance 1978 (1978 TV Special)
185 min | Music, Comedy
Stars: Moira Anderson, Arthur Askey, Kenny Ball, The Beverley Sisters
43. The New London Palladium Show (1965– )
Music
Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Cliff Richard
44. Showtime (I) (1959–1961)
Stars: David Nixon, The George Mitchell Singers, Dorothy Wayne, Stanley Unwin
45. Garrison Theatre (1953–1955)
Comedy, Music
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Petula Clark, Teddy Johnson, David Berglas
46. Tricks 'n' Nixon (1963)
25 min | Family
Stars: David Nixon, Bert Hayes, Stanley Unwin, Bernard Hughes
47. First Night (1960 TV Movie)
80 min | Family
Directors: Graeme Muir, John Vernon | Stars: Arthur Askey, Irving Davies, The Derricos, Alfred Drake
48. Wednesday at Eight (1976–1978)
A variety show hosted by Tom O'Connor, including the "Name That Tune" quiz, and an assorted collection of music and entertainment acts.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Tom O'Connor, Lionel Blair and His Dancers, The Nigel Lythgoe Dancers
49. Shut That Door! (1972–1977)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Larry Grayson, Joan Rhodes, Diana Dors, Dennis Plowright
50. Night of 100 Stars (1977 TV Special)
95 min
Kenneth More hosted this gala performance to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee. It was held in the presence of Princess Alexandra.
Stars: Patrick Allen, Moira Anderson, Amanda Barrie, Bernard Bresslaw