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1.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Paintball
(1993)
25 min | Comedy
Gus decides that Globelink is suffering from 'team-unbonding'. His answer? A weekend of 'adventure-harmonising', better known as paintball in the woods.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 24
2.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Xmas Party
(1991)
25 min | Comedy
Henry can't cope with what's happening, George doesn't remember what happened, and Alex and Dave try very hard to forget what has happened.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Haydn Gwynne, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 41
3. Underworld (1997)
50 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller
William Smith, a middle-class school teacher from a suburb in London, returns home one day to find his wife Gilda has run off with her boyfriend and taken all his possessions with her. With... See full summary »
Stars: James Fleet, Susan Wooldridge, Mike Reid, Camilla Power
Votes: 110
4.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Damien and the Weather Girl
(1994)
24 min | Comedy
Gus takes the moral high ground in a drive to promote family values, both on-screen and off. Meanwhile, Henry takes fright at his loss of libido and is caught short on live TV.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Susannah Doyle, Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson
Votes: 23
5.
Game-On (1995–1998)
Episode:
Fame
(1995)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Martin finally confronts Matthew about the possibility that he needs medical help for his agoraphobia. Matthew, however, has different plans - he's finally left the flat and joined the band upstairs.
Director: John Stroud | Stars: Ben Chaplin, Matthew Cottle, Samantha Womack, Alastair Mackenzie
Votes: 60
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: 18,303
7.
Agony (1979–1981)
Episode:
Arrivals and Departures
(1981)
Comedy
Being unemployed is making Michael seriously depressed and when Jane goes to visit him she discovers she may be too late to help him out.
Director: John Reardon | Stars: Maureen Lipman, Simon Williams, Maria Charles, Diana Weston
Votes: 11
8.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Awards
(1993)
24 min | Comedy
It's party time for GlobeLink: the razz at the British News Awards ceremony begins. Damian dreams of victory, Dave dreams of Helen, and for once Henry is less than happy to be centre-stage.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 25
9.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Crime Time
(1994)
24 min | Comedy
Wedding bells ring for George, while warning bells ring for everyone else. Will he make it to the altar, especially now that he's chosen Dave as best man?
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Susannah Doyle, Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson
Votes: 21
10.
The Vicar of Dibley (1994–2020)
Episode:
Love and Marriage
(1998)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Hugo and Alice are finally married, with two bridesmaids dressed up as Teletubbies. There is a nasty moment when a woman bursts in and accuses the groom of being already married but, not to... See full summary »
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, Emma Chambers
Votes: 308
11.
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988–1999)
Episode:
Episode #4.5
(1992)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Chip Esten makes his debut and joins Greg, Ryan and Tony for improv games and songs. Clive Anderson hosts.
Director: Chris Bould | Stars: Clive Anderson, Charles Esten, Greg Proops, Tony Slattery
Votes: 13
12.
Bless Me, Father (1978–1981)
Episode:
Things Are Not What They Seem
(1981)
24 min | Comedy
Molly Downes, wife of P.C. Johnny Downes (Neil's closest friend), has Father Neil come round for a series of private talks. She fears her husband is fooling around and seeks advice, but ... See full summary »
Director: David Askey | Stars: Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Gabrielle Daye, Jim Wiggins
Votes: 8
13. Unforgotten (2015– )
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
London detectives investigate crimes from the past, unravelling secrets left buried for years.
Stars: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Jordan Long, Carolina Main, Nicola Walker
Votes: 30,595
14. Top Boy (2011–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Two London drug dealers ply their lucrative trade at a public housing estate in East London.
Stars: Ashley Walters, Kano, Jasmine Jobson, Little Simz
Votes: 39,897
15. Sharpe (1993–2008)
TV-14 | 1,673 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A series of stories starring Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe, a fictional British soldier in the Napoleonic Wars as he fights both Napoleon's forces and the strong prejudice of British aristocracy.
Stars: Sean Bean, Daragh O'Malley, John Tams, Jason Salkey
Votes: 2,360
16.
The Brief (2004–2005)
Episode:
The Architect's Wife
(2005)
70 min | Crime, Drama
Henry is pitted against Cleo in a civil suit brought by wife who claims she was raped 18 months after her alleged attacker was acquitted in a criminal court.
Director: Ian Knox | Stars: Kirsty Mitchell, Hermione Gulliford, Jacqueline Defferary, Alastair Mackenzie
Votes: 28
17.
Foyle's War (2002–2015)
Episode:
War Games
(2003)
TV-14 | 98 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a British food corporation signs a secret agreement with the Nazis to provide essential food services to the enemy during wartime, murders result.
Director: Giles Foster | Stars: Ian Redford, Tim Preece, Caroline Faber, Laurence Fox
Votes: 768
18.
MI-5 (2002–2011)
Episode:
Infiltration
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Ros's relationship with Yalta is revealed. With limited options, she turns herself in, but convinces Harry that his best option is to send her back out as a double agent.
Director: Stefan Schwartz | Stars: Rupert Penry-Jones, Hermione Norris, Gemma Jones, Miranda Raison
Votes: 203
19.
Top Boy (2011–2023)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2011)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Dushane is shocked that Sully still has the gun which killed three people but he refuses to go along with Raikes' plan to sell him out as a liability. Overhearing Vincent,Heather's ... See full summary »
Director: Yann Demange | Stars: Ashley Walters, Kano, Malcolm Kamulete, Giacomo Mancini
Votes: 620
20.
And Then There Were None (2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2015)
TV-14 | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With their numbers dwindling, the remaining guests have very different reactions to their situation as everything becomes a fight for survival.
Director: Craig Viveiros | Stars: Maeve Dermody, Burn Gorman, Charles Dance, Toby Stephens
Votes: 1,844
21.
Will (2017)
Episode:
Play the Devil
(2017)
TV-MA | 47 min | Drama, History
To write his new play Will must confront Topcliffe; to achieve greatness, Richard must tell his father a harsh truth; Alice contemplates a perilous mission.
Director: Jonathan Teplitzky | Stars: Laurie Davidson, Olivia DeJonge, Ewen Bremner, Mattias Inwood
Votes: 54
22. MI-5 (2002–2011)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The missions of MI-5, the UK's domestic intelligence organization.
Stars: Peter Firth, Hugh Simon, Nicola Walker, Rupert Penry-Jones
Votes: 18,427
23.
Bless Me, Father (1978–1981)
Episode:
Father and Mother
(1978)
25 min | Comedy
A dour portrait of the saintly french nun who founded the orphanage near St. Jude is damaged, revealing a rare and valuable work beneath it. If taken to auction, to whom should the money go... See full summary »
Director: David Askey | Stars: Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Gabrielle Daye, Derek Francis
Votes: 9
24.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Drunk Minister
(1991)
24 min | Comedy
A government minister turns out to be somewhat incapable and George, as usual, is totally inept.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Haydn Gwynne, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 29
25.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
George's Daughter
(1991)
23 min | Comedy
Damien kicks some doors down and a visiting documentary crew causes problems for George, but not as many problems as his daughter causes.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Haydn Gwynne, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 27
26.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Helen'll Fix It
(1993)
24 min | Comedy
In the face of Government threats, Helen refuses to name her sources. Meanwhile, Gus refuses to OK Damien's titillating report on prostitution.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 21
27.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Sally's Accountant
(1993)
23 min | Comedy
When prominent MPs are invited to discuss the recession, Henry hits meltdown as personal angst overcomes professional etiquette and the subject hits more than a chord.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 21
28.
Foyle's War (2002–2015)
Episode:
The Funk Hole
(2003)
TV-14 | 98 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Foyle's investigation of the death of a young black marketeer and stolen food is interrupted by his suspension on charges of sedition.
Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: Andrew Lee Potts, Jonathan Moore, Tom Bennett, Bill Moody
Votes: 691
29.
Game-On (1995–1998)
Episode:
Big Wednesday
(1995)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Wednesday is a big day for all of the housemates - Martin has finally got a date, while Mandy's latest boyfriend is fighting in a boxing match. As for Matthew, it's a day to wax his board.
Director: John Stroud | Stars: Ben Chaplin, Matthew Cottle, Samantha Womack, David Harewood
Votes: 67
30.
Gimme Gimme Gimme (1999–2001)
Episode:
Glad to Be Gay?
(2000)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
After a night out Tom wakes up with Neville, an irritating security guard he throws out, while a horrified Linda finds she has gone to bed with Maddie, a lesbian who praises her sexual ... See full summary »
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Kathy Burke, James Dreyfus, Rosalind Knight, David Schneider
Votes: 79
31.
The Vicar of Dibley (1994–2020)
Episode:
Engagement
(1997)
TV-14 | 39 min | Comedy
Geraldine is at a loss for an interesting front page story for the parish newsletter. Alice and Hugo are a couple but Alice complains that Hugo has yet to kiss her so Geraldine urges her to... See full summary »
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, Emma Chambers
Votes: 259
32.
Whoops Apocalypse (1982)
Episode:
Autumn Cannibalism
(1982)
Comedy, Sci-Fi
In a wild and secret bid to restore US influence in the Middle East, President Cyclips has laid plans to help the late Shah's brother regain the throne of Iran. In London a new prime minister is about to take power.
Director: John Reardon | Stars: Barry Morse, John Barron, Bruce Montague, David Kelly
Votes: 26
33.
Knees-Up (1982– )
Episode:
Chas & Dave's Christmas Knees-Up
(1982)
45 min
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Chas Hodges, Dave Peacock, Jim Davidson, Eric Clapton
Votes: 20
34. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988–1999)
TV-PG | 36 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Host Clive Anderson arbitrarily awards points as four players act their way through a series of improvisational games based on suggestions from either Clive or the studio audience.
Stars: Clive Anderson, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Richard Vranch
Votes: 5,927
35. Lord of Misrule (1996 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
When the former Lord Chancellor finds himself in need of money, he writes an explosive autobiography full of scandal and threatens to sell it to the tabloid press.
Director: Guy Jenkin | Stars: Rosemary Martin, Emily Mortimer, Jeff Rawle, Patricia Hayes
Votes: 73
36. Perfect World (2000–2001)
30 min | Comedy
Comedy about the ups and downs in the life of Bob Slay, an utterly obnoxious, rude, arrogant, and indolent--but extremely successful--marketing executive. His shy, downtrodden colleague ... See full summary »
Stars: Paul Kaye, Nina Wadia, Derren Litten, Michael Cochrane
Votes: 250
37.
Agony (1979–1981)
Episode:
Forever and Never
(1979)
Comedy
When Michael and Rob start having relationship problems they both turn to Jane for comfort and Laurence isn't best pleased.
Director: John Reardon | Stars: Maureen Lipman, Simon Williams, Peter Denyer, Diana Weston
Votes: 13
38.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
George and His Daughter
(1993)
24 min | Comedy
George is having family problems, Gus is having morality problems, and all around them Chippendale-mania is sweeping the country.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 36
39.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Henry's Lost Love
(1993)
24 min | Comedy
Henry's ex-wife tells him she's re-marrying - why not to him, he wants to know. Meanwhile, Damien reckons he's on his way to a gambling fortune.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 18
40.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
In Place of Alex
(1993)
24 min | Comedy
Gus and George interview possible replacements for Alex, who has been poached by another newsroom, and the office sweepstake goes into overdrive to nobble the front-runners.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 23
41.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Joy
(1993)
24 min | Comedy
Reeling from Helen's rejection, George finds a kindred spirit in Joy. But when he tells her to take things in hand, why does that include a knife?
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 20
42.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Lady Merchant
(1993)
24 min | Comedy
Sexual harassment raises its ugly head in the newsroom - but for once its not Henry's. Meanwhile, Damien is busy invading every bit of privacy he can to track down a Nazi war criminal.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 23
43.
Game-On (1995–1998)
Episode:
Matthew - A Suitable Case for Treatment
(1995)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
A day in the life of Matthew shows him playing rock music in the early hours of the morning, and re-enacting movies during the day, along with questionable activities in Mandy's bedroom. Martin looks for assurances that he's really okay.
Director: John Stroud | Stars: Ben Chaplin, Matthew Cottle, Samantha Womack, Ian Embleton
Votes: 67
44.
Gimme Gimme Gimme (1999–2001)
Episode:
Saturday Night Diva
(1999)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Home on a Saturday night, Tom suddenly panics over feeling old, so he hits the clubs on his own while Linda stays in drinking wine and drunkenly flirting with Jez. While Tom is out he meets... See full summary »
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Kathy Burke, James Dreyfus, Rosalind Knight, Beth Goddard
Votes: 79
45.
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988–1999)
Episode:
Episode #4.3
(1992)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Jim Sweeney, Paul Merton, Steve Steen and Tony Slattery feature in this comedy improvisation show, hosted by the sharp-tongued Clive Anderson Adult humour
Director: Chris Bould | Stars: Clive Anderson, Paul Merton, Tony Slattery, Steve Steen
Votes: 11
46.
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988–1999)
Episode:
Episode #5.3
(1993)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Games played were Authors, Film and Theatre Styles, Foreign Film Dub, Scenes from a Hat, Props, Alphabet, Scene To Music, Party Quirks, and March.
Director: John F.D. Northover | Stars: Clive Anderson, Paul Merton, Tony Slattery, Steve Steen
Votes: 10
47.
MI-5 (2002–2011)
Episode:
The Virus: Part 2
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A plague-like virus is unleashed in London. Facing the prospect of half a million dead, Harry orders the team to take extreme measures in an attempt to obtain the antidote from allies who may be keeping it a secret.
Director: Omar Madha | Stars: Rupert Penry-Jones, Peter Firth, Hermione Norris, Miranda Raison
Votes: 231
48.
MI-5 (2002–2011)
Episode:
The Courier
(2007)
TV-14 | 57 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Adam and Ros board an airplane to identify a courier carrying nuclear weapons technology to Iran. Jo and Malcolm race to prevent the poisoning of London's water supply which Iran has ... See full summary »
Director: Brendan Maher | Stars: Hermione Norris, Rupert Penry-Jones, Peter Firth, Matthew Marsh
Votes: 199
49.
MI-5 (2002–2011)
Episode:
The Broadcast
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Aware that Iran now has full nuclear capability, Harry and Bob convince Bakhshi go on live television to announce that Iran has ended its uranium enrichment program, but armed activists learn the truth and hijack the broadcast.
Director: Stefan Schwartz | Stars: Rupert Penry-Jones, Agni Scott, Miranda Raison, Mark Bazeley
Votes: 204
50.
Silk (2011–2014)
Episode:
Three Sheets to the Wind
(2011)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Martha prepares to act for Mark, who admits that he and girlfriend Emma Slater broke into the judge's house to rob him but claims he killed him in self defence. Head of chambers Alan ... See full summary »
Director: Catherine Morshead | Stars: Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke, Tom Hughes
Votes: 163