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1. Lily's Detroit (2004)
G | 27 min | Documentary, Short
Lily Tomlin reminisces about growing up in Detroit.
Director: Kevin Leeser | Star: Lily Tomlin
Votes: 20
2.
The Diamond Queen (2012)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2012)
TV-PG | 55 min | Documentary
The height of the reign was the coronation, 16 months after the succession, followed by years of high popularity and a blindly patriotic, enthusiastic press. The relationship with the media... See full summary »
Director: Sally Norris | Stars: Andrew Marr, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, King George VI
Votes: 13
3. In Europe (2007–2020)
40 min | Documentary, History, War
Writer Geert Mak travels around Europe to visit the places where history was made. He speaks with eye witnesses, relatives and experts. One hundred years of European history in 35 episodes.
Stars: Geert Mak, Richard Hufschmid, Georg von Hohenberg, Günter Lamprecht
Votes: 165
4. Mobsters (1997–2012)
Documentary
an in depth look with interviews with former associates, law enforcement officials and others as well as reenactments of their criminal activities to show how each real life mobster made an impact on society individually and as a whole.
Stars: Michael McGlone, John Lurie, Selwyn Raab, Ernest Volkman
Votes: 199
5. The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power (1992– )
PG-13 | Documentary
The globe-spanning story of the oil industry from the first strikes of the 19th century through the Gulf War. The industry's colorful characters and oil's key role in 20th century history are brought to life by participants and historians.
Stars: Donald Sutherland, Daniel Yergin, Norman Cooley, Stephanie Cran
Votes: 166
6.
The Diamond Queen (2012)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2012)
TV-PG | 62 min | Documentary
At the rare occasion of a monarch's diamond (60 years reign) jubilee, Andrew Marr examines the nature and practice of the British monarchy, notably during that period. George V '... See full summary »
Director: Sally Norris | Stars: Andrew Marr, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince William of Wales
Votes: 15
7. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
TV-PG | 90 min | News, Talk-Show
The news show that does personal interest pieces. Anything from interviews with actors, political figures, athletes, musicians, costume designers, fashion designers, restaurant owners, charity heads, kids with special talents
Stars: Jane Pauley, Charles Osgood, Mo Rocca, Lee Cowan
Votes: 1,071
8. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,088
9. Seven Ages of Britain (2003– )
350 min | Documentary
Historian Bettany Hughes looks at the struggles between man and the environment on the British Isles since 6000 BCE. In collaboration with some of the country's top archaeologists and historians, here's the unofficial history of Britain.
Stars: Bettany Hughes, Jon Glover, Celia Imrie, Robert Lacey
Votes: 53
10. The Queen's Mother in Law (2012 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
This story, about the extraordinary Princess Alice, sheds more light on how Prince Philip turned out than anything else. Born at Windsor Castle, Alice married into the Greek royal family ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Coldstream | Stars: Mark Halliley, Princess Alice of Battenberg, Gyles Brandreth, Stella Cohen
Votes: 61
11. Queen & Country (2012– )
211 min | Documentary
England marks Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
Stars: Trevor McDonald, Douglas Hurd, Jane Ridley, Robert Lacey
Votes: 21
12.
The Royal House of Windsor (2017)
Episode:
Adapt or Die
(2017)
60 min | Documentary, History
New research with access to the archives at Windsor Castle reveal fresh insights into King George V's re-branding of the Royal Family in 1917 and the Edward VIII abdication crisis.
Director: Paul Copeland | Stars: Gwilym Lee, Prince Albert, Arthur Bigge, Peter Bigge
Votes: 168
13. Elizabeth I's Secret Agents (2017)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, History
The secret agents that protected Queen Elizabeth from treason for over 40 years, through the execution of Mary Queen of Scots to the death of Queen Elizabeth, the capture of Catholic fugitive John Gerard and the infamous Gunpowder Plot.
Stars: Colin Tierney, Dominic Green, Kevin James, Philip Rosch
Votes: 194
14. Elizabeth: Our Queen (2018– )
Documentary
This nine-part series interviews the Queen's Prime Ministers, members of the Royal Household and closest friends, to build a uniquely personal picture of Elizabeth, the woman, the mother, the Queen.
Stars: James D'Arcy, Tony Blair, Lady Glenconner, Nicholas Soames
Votes: 43
15.
Mobsters (1997–2012)
Episode:
Meyer Lansky
(2007)
Documentary
details his life story, how he lived on the threat of violence rather than on violence itself, how he outlived his old mafia associates, and how he rose to become "The Mob's Accountant."
Stars: Fulgencio Batista, R.J. Campbell, Fidel Castro, Frank Costello
Votes: 10
16.
Mobsters (1997–2012)
Episode:
Bugsy Siegel
(2007)
Documentary
Stars: Danny Bonaduce, Ed Becker, Virginia Hill, Robert Lacey
Votes: 12
17. The Windsors: A Royal Dynasty (2020)
60 min | Documentary
The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty. The series tells the incredible, dramatic and emotional tale of the British Royal Family known as The Windsors. Using stunning archive and interviews... See full summary »
Stars: Rosamund Pike, Kate Williams, Ed Owens, Sally Bedell Smith
Votes: 194
18. The Queen's Platinum Jubilee 2022 (2022 TV Special)
194 min
A national service of thanksgiving from St Paul's Cathedral to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Kirsty Young, Sophie Raworth, Jacinda Ardern
Votes: 23
19.
The Windsors: A Royal Dynasty (2020)
Episode:
A New Generation
(2020)
42 min | Documentary
The series concludes with a look at the lives of Prince William, Prince Harry and the future of the crown.
Directors: Nicola Seare, Justin Hardy | Stars: Rosamund Pike, Tony Blair, Gyles Brandreth, Piers Brendon
Votes: 32
20.
Elizabeth I's Secret Agents (2017)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2017)
TV-PG | 54 min | Documentary, History
Robert Cecil is the son of Elizabeth I's original spymaster. He has been groomed since birth to inherit his father's network but he finally steps into his father's shoes.
Directors: Chris Durlacher, Julian Jones | Stars: Colin Tierney, Jerry Brotton, Dominic Green, Lisa Hilton
Votes: 43
21. Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh (2020– )
120 min | Talk-Show
Alan Titchmarsh celebrates the great British countryside in the company of special guests.
Stars: Alan Titchmarsh, Lesley Joseph, David Domoney, Camilla Bassett-Smith
Votes: 25
22.
Seven Ages of Britain (2003– )
Episode:
The Fourth Age: 410 AD - 1066 AD
(2003)
Documentary
Director: Polly Morland | Stars: Bettany Hughes, Jon Glover, Celia Imrie, Sally Crawford
Votes: 5
23. The Queen (2006)
PG-13 | 103 min | Biography, Drama
After the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted.
Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Alex Jennings
Votes: 116,063 | Gross: $56.44M
24. The Royal House of Windsor (2017)
296 min | Documentary, History
The history of Britain's ruling dynasty, the Windsors, over the last 100 years, starting with the time around the outbreak of WWI.
Stars: Gwilym Lee, Christian Wolf, Piers Brendon, Sarah Gristwood
Votes: 1,755
25. The Queen's Longest Reign: Elizabeth & Victoria (2015)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary comparing the lives of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, neither of whom was expected to become queen, shown on the occasion when the length of Queen Elizabeth's reign ... See full summary »
Director: Sally Norris | Stars: Sophie Raworth, Queen Elizabeth II, Kate Williams, Deirdre Murphy
Votes: 28
26. The Diamond Queen (2012)
59 min | Documentary
A landmark documentary series to mark the 60th year of HM Queen Elizabeth II's reign, filmed over a year and a half.
Stars: Andrew Marr, Princess Anne, Princess Eugenie, Prince William of Wales
Votes: 87
27. When the Queen Spoke to the Nation (2022 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary
Queen Elizabeth II was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. She lived her whole life in the public eye yet she remained an enigmatic figure throughout.
Director: Minoo Bhatia | Stars: Kirsty Young, David Attenborough, Vernon Bogdanor, Alastair Campbell
Votes: 9
28.
The Royal House of Windsor (2017)
Episode:
The Top Job
(2017)
46 min | Documentary, History
Prince Charles is the most outspoken heir to the throne in the Windsors' history and has promised a radically different vision for the monarchy. But will his reign make or break the Windsor dynasty?
Director: Paul Copeland | Stars: Gwilym Lee, Turki Al-Faisal, Princess Beatrice, Tony Blair
Votes: 108
29. Il était une fois... (2003– )
52 min | Documentary
French documentary TV series about films that marked their era.
Stars: Laurent Lederer, Serge July, Isabella Rossellini, Jean-Claude Carrière
Votes: 67
30. The Real King's Speech (2011)
60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The story of King George VI of Britain and his struggles with his speech impediment and the unexpected responsibilities of the throne.
Directors: David Barrie, Mark Rossiter | Stars: Laurence Fox, King George VI, Sarah Bradford, Peter Conradi
Votes: 107
31.
The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power (1992– )
Episode:
Crude Diplomacy
(1993)
PG-13 | 53 min | Documentary
Mideast oil is declared the greatest prize in history, but a prize not easily won. Participants and historians discuss the wooing of Saudi Arabia's Ibn Saud, the creation of Aramco, and the postwar reality that petroleum is political.
Director: Peter Bate | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Daniel Yergin, Mike Ameen, Irvine A. Anderson
Votes: 9
32. Mark Steyn (2021–2023)
60 min | Talk-Show
Beginning in the Friday night 7pm slot following Farage on Mondays-Thursdays, and then moving to a daily show in its own right at 8pm in 2022, the plain-speaking quirky Canuck livens the British airwaves.
Stars: Mark Steyn, Polly Middlehurst, Alexandra Marshall, Leilani Dowding
Votes: 29
33. Elizabeth Windsor (2022)
90 min | Documentary
Elizabeth Windsor tells the story of the girl who was never supposed to be Queen. Born the first daughter of 'the spare', the Duke of York, Princess Elizabeth's life was destined to be ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Dickinson | Stars: Charles Anson, Dickie Arbiter, King Charles III, Robert Hardman
Votes: 151
34. The Royals (2013–2014)
Documentary
With an estimated 3 billion people worldwide having watching the Royal Wedding, it is safe to say the world is truly gripped by the lives of the Royal family. This documentary series ... See full summary »
Stars: Lisa Hilton, John Lloyd, Neil Sean, Jennie Bond
Votes: 179
35.
The Royals (2013–2014)
Episode:
Scandals
(2014)
43 min | Documentary
In this episode we delve into the world of British Royal Scandals. From the scandal that rocked the monarchy, King Edward VIII's abdication for the love of a twice divorced woman, to Diana ... See full summary »
Director: Laura Linton | Stars: Stephen Armstrong, Jennie Bond, Philip Dampier, Suzi Godson
Votes: 17
36. Ford: The Man and the Machine (1987 TV Movie)
200 min | Biography, Drama
The life of Henry Ford, and how he changed America while keeping his family together.
Director: Allan Eastman | Stars: Cliff Robertson, Hope Lange, Heather Thomas, Michael Ironside
Votes: 215
37. The Queen's Wedding (2007 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Julia Harrington | Stars: Julian Rhind-Tutt, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Louis Mountbatten
Votes: 7
38. The Queen and Her Prime Ministers (2012 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 45 min | Documentary, Biography, History
No other head of state has been in power for as long as Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom, no other ruler has had such a lasting impact on our epoch. We investigate the fine balance of ... See full summary »
Directors: Tristan Chytroschek, Larissa Klinker, Katharina Wolff | Stars: Judy Wade, Robert Lacey, Michael Cockerell, Hugo Vickers
Votes: 28
39. Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady (2012)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
From her humble beginnings as a grocer's daughter, Margaret Thatcher fought her way through the sexist prejudices of the 1970s to become the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1979.
Director: Alan Byron | Stars: Tony Benn, Gyles Brandreth, Michael Brunson, Philip Craik
Votes: 295
40. Kelly (1989–2005)
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
90 minute chat show hosted by Gerry Kelly who has interviewed hundreds of the biggest names in showbusiness, film and television, music, sport and politics, as well as giving many local ... See full summary »
Stars: Gerry Kelly, Kian Egan, Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne
Votes: 31
41. Queen Elizabeth II: The Diamond Celebration (2012)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, Biography
This feature length HD documentary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign is packed with rare archive footage and expert commentary from Robert Lacy, Nicholas Owen, Tim Heald, Ingrid Seward, Gyles Brandreth.
Director: Alan Byron | Stars: Gyles Brandreth, Tim Heald, Robert Lacey, Nicholas Owen
Votes: 160
42. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 314
43. Arabia (2011)
Not Rated | 46 min | Documentary
Discover a land as exotic as it is extraordinary. Arabia 3D offers an in-depth understanding of one of the most fascinating lifestyles and cultures. Cross the dunes with a caravan of camels... See full summary »
Director: Greg MacGillivray | Stars: Hamzah Jamjoom, Reem AlHabib, Ahmad Zaki Hammad, Robert Lacey
Votes: 158
44. Princes of the Palace (2016)
Unrated | 85 min | Documentary
Follow the lives of the Royal British Princes, with insightful interviews from Royal biographers. Learn how each generation of princes are groomed for duty in our ever-changing world from the insiders who know them best.
Director: Alan Byron | Stars: Dickie Arbiter, Jennie Bond, Gyles Brandreth, King Charles III
Votes: 107
45. ZDFzeit (2012– )
45 min | Documentary
Stars: Rita Ringheanu, Nelson Müller, Sebastian Lege, Britta Schautz
Votes: 22
46. Tonight Live with Dan Wootton (2021–2023)
180 min | News, Talk-Show
From 9pm, the Kiwi-born journalist and his trio of panellists give their take on the day's news, host live debates, meet topical guests, take a first look at the newspapers, and nominate their Greatest Briton and Union Jackass.
Stars: Dan Wootton, Polly Middlehurst, Dawn Neesom, Carole Malone
Votes: 56
47. Friday Night, Saturday Morning (1979–1982)
Talk-Show
A BBC talk show which had a different celebrity host each week and went out twice on consecutive nights at the start of the weekend. It was said that the host always had a free hand in the selection of the guests.
Stars: John Wells, Ned Sherrin, Tim Rice, Jane Walmsley
Votes: 53
48. Diana Princess of Wales: A Celebration of a Life (2012)
62 min | Documentary
With nearly twenty years passing since her death, this new feature programme celebrates the life of Diana, Princess of Wales and draws upon previously unseen archive and new insights since her death.
Director: Alan Byron | Stars: Penny Junor, Robert Lacey, Princess Diana
Votes: 189
49. Larry King Live (1985–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Popular and controversial journalist Larry King hosts this CNN call-in talk show.
Stars: Larry King, Bob Woodward, Ryan Seacrest, Bill Maher
Votes: 1,265
50. Did You See..? (1980–1993)
30 min | Talk-Show
Presenter Ludovic Kennedy and three guests discuss the week's television, while there are also interviews with those responsible for making it. The series was later revived with Jeremy Paxman as the host.
Stars: Ludovic Kennedy, Jeremy Paxman, Sarah Dunant, Sue Peacock
Votes: 7