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1.
The Young Ones (1982–1984)
Episode:
Bambi
(1984)
TV-PG | 35 min | Comedy
After realizing they haven't done the wash in almost three years, the boys take a trip to the launderette and then Neil remembers that they have been chosen to be on "University Challenge".
Director: Paul Jackson | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Christopher Ryan
Votes: 734
2.
Gylne tider (2002– )
Episode:
Gylne tabber og gylne øyeblikk
(2007)
Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Stars: Peter Cetera, Richard Chamberlain, Al Corley, Bo Derek
Votes: 17
3. The King's Head: A Maverick in London (2006 Video)
55 min | Documentary
Despite a severely limited budget and lack of government funding, The King's Head Theatre of London, founded by Dan Crawford, has been responsible for launching many famous names within the... See full summary »
Directors: Jason Figgis, Stephanie Sinclaire | Stars: Dan Crawford, Paul Alexander, Steven Berkoff, Christopher Biggins
Votes: 18
4.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
The Homemade Xmas Video
(1987)
30 min | Comedy
A typical 'rough' family in the 80s shares their Yuletide experience with us with the aid of a badly edited camcorder.
Director: John Kilby | Stars: Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith, Diane Langton, Nigel Harman
Votes: 62
5. Weekend in Wallop (1984 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Comedy
Director: Stephen Pile | Stars: Jenny Agutter, Maria Aitken, Rowan Atkinson, Paul Bradley
Votes: 24
6. Live Aid (1985 TV Special)
960 min | Documentary, Music
The broadcast of the biggest benefit concert in history, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief.
Directors: Vincent Scarza, Kenneth Shapiro | Stars: Bob Geldof, Bryan Adams, Stuart Adamson, Mo Amin
Votes: 2,320
7. Queen: Magic Years, Volume Two - A Visual Anthology (1987)
57 min | Documentary, Music
This volume of the anthology includes Queens tours of America, Japan and Rio de Janeiro.
Directors: Rudi Dolezal, Hannes Rossacher | Stars: Barbara Bach, Roy Thomas Baker, Jim Beach, Jeff Beck
Votes: 106
8.
Rock & Chips (2010–2011)
Episode:
The Frog and the Pussycat
(2011)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Joan continues her affair with Freddie despite his being investigated for a jewel robbery in Margate. Del chats up schoolgirl Barbara Bird, impressing her with his Lambretta, and plans to ... See full summary »
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Kellie Bright, Phil Daniels, Paula Wilcox
Votes: 76
9.
Rock & Chips (2010–2011)
Episode:
Five Gold Rings
(2010)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Helped by her knitting-obsessed mother-in-law Violet, Joan brings up baby Rodney with Reg none the wiser that he is not the father. Meanwhile, Del is impressing his friends with fake ... See full summary »
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Kellie Bright, Phil Daniels, Paula Wilcox
Votes: 80
10. Hustle (2004–2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A motley group of London con artists pulls off a series of daring and intricate stings.
Stars: Robert Glenister, Robert Vaughn, Rob Jarvis, Adrian Lester
Votes: 23,549
11. The Young Ones (1982–1984)
TV-14 | 35 min | Comedy
The crazy and sometimes surreal comedic adventures of four very different students in Thatcher's Britain.
Stars: Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Christopher Ryan
Votes: 16,444
12. The Snowman (1982 TV Movie)
G | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
On Christmas Eve, a young boy builds a snowman that comes to life and takes him to the North Pole to meet Father Christmas.
Directors: Jimmy T. Murakami, Dianne Jackson | Stars: David Bowie, Raymond Briggs, Mel Smith
Votes: 16,833
13.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Desert.
(1984)
Comedy
Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones present a series of short (often tasteless, always scathing) sketches about modern life and the stupidity and gullibility of those who believe in it.
Director: Martin Shardlow | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Geoff Capes, Vanessa Knox-Mawer
Votes: 13
14.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Gas Readers.
(1986)
Comedy
Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones present a series of short (often tasteless, always scathing) sketches about modern life and the stupidity and gullibility of those who believe in it.
Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Daniel Peacock
Votes: 11
15.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Water Slide.
(1992)
Comedy
Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Emma Amos, Sara Crowe
Votes: 8
16.
Colin's Sandwich (1988–1989)
Episode:
Night Thoughts
(1990)
Comedy
The demands of writing a screenplay begin to take their toll on Colin, the breaking point comes while standing in for Travers on a phone-in radio show, and Jen suggests that it might be time to hand in his notice.
Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mel Smith, Louisa Rix, Mike Grady, Nicholas Ball
Votes: 6
17.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
The New Version
(1989)
Comedy
Stars: Chris Langham, Griff Rhys Jones, Mel Smith, Heather Tobias
Votes: 10
18. Muck and Brass (1982)
50 min | Drama
Property developer Tom Craig manipulates and negotiates his way through local politics in a Midlands town.
Stars: Mel Smith, Darien Angadi, Johnny Allan, Raymond Mason
Votes: 51
19.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
West Side Story.
(1985)
Comedy
Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Chris Baldock, Robin Driscoll
Votes: 13
20.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Scuba Diver.
(1986)
Comedy
Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Mick Channon, Gary Glitter
Votes: 12
21.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Football Supporters on a Plane.
(1986)
Comedy
Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Janice Cramer, Alexandra Dane
Votes: 11
22.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Getting Ready for the Show.
(1986)
Comedy
Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Peter Blake, Alexandra Dane
Votes: 10
23.
Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
Episode:
Episode #4.4
(1982)
TV-PG | Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones, Rowan Atkinson
Votes: 18
24. The Princess Bride (1987)
PG | 98 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.
Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon
Votes: 450,847 | Gross: $30.86M
25. A Night of Comic Relief 2 (1989 TV Special)
390 min | Comedy
20 million people across the UK helped to raise £26.9 million on the second Red Nose Day. At night, the BBC once again gave over their studio's to Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones and Jonathan... See full summary »
Stars: Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones, Jonathan Ross, Richard Addison
Votes: 39
26.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Police Chiropodist.
(1984)
Comedy
Director: Martin Shardlow | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Rachel Bell, Peggy Ann Clifford
Votes: 16
27.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Episode #3.7
(1986)
Comedy
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Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Geoffrey McGivern
Votes: 8
28.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Traffic Warden.
(1992)
Comedy
Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Ruth Arnold, Paul Bradley
Votes: 9
29.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
The Undiscovered Version
(1989)
Comedy
Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Jane Booker, Sara Crowe
Votes: 12
30.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
The Unprepared Version
(1989)
Comedy
Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Sara Crowe, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 11
31.
Colin's Sandwich (1988–1989)
Episode:
Enough
(1988)
Comedy
Colin's told to cut back on excesses for a fortnight after a health scare, the agony of it all isn't helped by a leaving party and Chinese takeaway, and an appointment with old acquaintances only prolongs the agony.
Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mel Smith, Louisa Rix, Mike Grady, Ian Collier
Votes: 9
32.
Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
Episode:
Shame
(1982)
TV-PG | Comedy
Sketches: Punk road painter / Two Ninnies/Two Ninnies Song / Marc Almond / Jogger trying to cross the road / Pub Grub / Arab identifying his wife's body / Parkinson meets Ian Botham / Zak the Alien.
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Pamela Stephenson
Votes: 22
33.
Smith and Jones in Small Doses (1989– )
Episode:
The Waiting Room
(1989)
15 min | Comedy
Two clergymen who have recently died find themselves in a waiting room. They chat. One is a devout and pious man. the other - not so much. Following this, they meet a person who passes judgement on whether they will go to heaven or hell.
Director: Brian Gilbert | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Deborah Norton
Votes: 7
34.
Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(1980)
TV-PG | Comedy
Director: Bill Wilson | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones
Votes: 16
35.
Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
Episode:
Election Special
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Sketches-Hedgehog apology , Athletics from Birmingham "Alabama" The three Ronnies , Bad Language on TV, Racist Constable, Jacques Cousteau Bath Salts, Laxative Testing, Putting Granny in Mini Metro, Barbarian non-alcoholic Lager and others.
Director: Bill Wilson | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones
Votes: 18
36. Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
British sketch comedy starring the likes of Rowan Atkinson and Mel Smith.
Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones
Votes: 2,801
37. An Audience with Elton John (1997 TV Special)
90 min | Music
Director: Jonathan Glazier | Stars: Elton John, Chris Lowe, Neil Tennant, Sting
Votes: 78
38.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Lucky George.
(1985)
Comedy
Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Katie Budd, Robin Driscoll
Votes: 13
39.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
An American Armchair in London.
(1985)
Comedy
Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Francis Batsoni, Tony Calvert
Votes: 13
40.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Try Not to Look Like a Badger.
(1986)
Comedy
Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Alexandra Dane, Robin Driscoll
Votes: 12
41.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Mel Gives Birth.
(1986)
Comedy
Director: John Kilby | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Robin Driscoll, Claire Toeman
Votes: 10
42.
Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
Episode:
Violence on T.V.
(1987)
Comedy
Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Debbi Blythe, Garfield Morgan
Votes: 10
43.
Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
Episode:
International Darts
(1980)
TV-PG | Comedy
Director: Bill Wilson | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones
Votes: 16
44.
Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
Episode:
Not The Nine O'Clock In The Morning News
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Todays theme is Not The Nine O'Clock In The Morning News.
Director: Bill Wilson | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones
Votes: 22
45.
Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
Episode:
Episode #3.8
(1980)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
The Turkey and the Dog , Economic Debate , Abba like parody song and other gags
Director: Bill Wilson | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones
Votes: 20
46.
Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
Episode:
Episode #4.2
(1982)
TV-PG | Comedy
Sketches include "Game for a laugh', "Does God exist" with Andy Simpson, "Happy, Happy, Happy" song, Audio-visual Sonic communication system" for the deaf, "Holiday Habits" in Belgium, and other gags
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones
Votes: 20
47.
Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
Episode:
Made in Wales
(1982)
TV-PG | Comedy
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Pamela Stephenson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones
Votes: 20
48. Marple (2004–2013)
TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An elderly spinster living in the village of St. Mary Mead helps her friends and relatives solve mysterious murders.
Stars: Geraldine McEwan, Julia McKenzie, Stephen Churchett, Isabella Parriss
Votes: 10,665
49. 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: 2,828
50. 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