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1. After You've Gone (2007–2008)

45 min | Comedy

The daily lives of Jimmy, his two kids and his mother in law whilst his wife is in Africa.

Stars: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Celia Imrie, Ryan Sampson, Dani Harmer

Votes: 859

2. After You've Gone (2007–2008)
Episode: And So This Is Christmas (2007)

45 min | Comedy

Ann is unable to return home for Christmas so Jimmy decides to have a family Christmas,which excludes Siobhan,to her annoyance. He and Diana argue over the decorations and over the school ... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Celia Imrie, Dani Harmer, Ryan Sampson

Votes: 17

3. Fire, Plague, War and Treason (2001– )

75 min | Documentary

Documentary series based in 17th century England, which examines the great plague of London in 1665, the great fire of London in 1666, the Civil War between Charles I and Oliver Cromwell, and the Gunpowder Plot in 1605.

Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Stephen Mangan, Charlie Hamblett, Simon Rouse

Votes: 13

4. Nature Boy (2000– )

60 min | Drama

A sensitive young man who relishes time in nature is at odds with the rough urban culture in which he lives.

Stars: Lee Ingleby, Grace Harrison, Hannah Winlow, Adam Davidson

Votes: 202

5. Mirrorball (2000 TV Movie)

29 min | Comedy

The main cast from "Absolutely Fabulous" appear as aspiring, out-of-work actresses.

Director: Adrian Edmondson | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks

Votes: 246

6. In Motion (2000– )

5 min | Short, Drama

Classic poems signed and performed for the hearing-impaired.

Stars: Jean St. Clair, Fiona Wing Yin Ng, Sarah Beauvoisin, Caroline Parker

7. Nature Boy (2000– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2000)

Drama

David lives off the land,adopting an injured fox as a pet and sleeping in a shed. He meets Miles,the withdrawn son of unhappily married Tom and Martha and encourages Miles to speak. A ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Wright | Stars: James Armstrong, Rupert Bates, Frank Boyce, Moya Brady

8. In Motion (2000– )
Episode: Sonnet 138: When My Love Swears (2000)

Short, Drama

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Director: Roderick Ellis | Stars: Ilan Dwek, Sarah Beauvoisin, Caroline Parker, Rupert Bates

9. Catherine Cookson's Tilly Trotter (1999)

216 min | Romance, Drama

Young woman Tilly falls for a local farmer. Despite hardship she perseveres with resilience and self-belief. Her journey takes her from poverty to happiness. True love grows unexpectedly over time. Tilly stays strong-willed through it all.

Stars: Carli Norris, Simon Shepherd, Gavin Abbott, Neil Armstrong

Votes: 524

10. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: Wedded Bliss (1999)

TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama

PC Smith and PC Rickman deal with a disturbance at a registry office that leads to Proctor and Holmes discovering an immigration scam.

Director: Neil Adams | Stars: Alex Walkinshaw, Suzanne Maddock, Joy Brook, Greg Donaldson

Votes: 43

11. Catherine Cookson's Tilly Trotter (1999)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (1999)

Romance, Drama

Mark's children arrive for a visit. Tilly grows wary of Mark's feelings for her, while an old enemy returns, seeking revenge.

Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Neil Armstrong, Ian Daniell, Sara Gunn, Carli Norris

Votes: 13

12. Mosley (1998)

Biography, Drama, History

An account of the colourful life of the infamous British fascist Oswald Mosley, concentrating on the period between the end of WW1 and his imprisonment at the beginning of WW2.

Stars: Jonathan Cake, Jemma Redgrave, Hugh Bonneville, Flora Montgomery

Votes: 156

13. The Commissioner (1998)

Not Rated | 108 min | Drama, Thriller

An out-of-favor British politician is sent to Brussels as the new European Commissioner for Industry. He is made aware of a web of political and industrial corruption through a series of ... See full summary »

Director: George Sluizer | Stars: John Hurt, Rosana Pastor, Alice Krige, Armin Mueller-Stahl

Votes: 389

14. Red Dwarf A-Z (1998 TV Movie)

30 min | Comedy

An alphabet-based compilation of clips from Red Dwarf (1988) with celebrities discussing their favorite characters and moments.

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Chloë Annett, Chris Barrie, Garry Bushell, Craig Charles

Votes: 85

15. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: Deep Secret (1998)

TV-14 | 49 min | Crime, Drama

PC Garfield teams up with an attractive young journalist when the wreakage of a World War 2 Spitfire is discovered in Sun Hill.

Director: Tom Cotter | Stars: Huw Higginson, Tony O'Callaghan, Roy Hudd, Tamzin Malleson

Votes: 39

16. Mosley (1998)
Episode: Beyond the Pale (1998)

Biography, Drama, History

The outbreak of war in Europe seals Mosley's political downfall.

Stars: Jonathan Cake, Jemma Redgrave, Hugh Bonneville, Karl Draper

Votes: 14

17. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4209 (1997)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Judy fears that her medical history has affected her fertility. Natalie feels insecure now that Sally has returned. Maud disapproves of Fred taking Maureen out.

Director: Brian Mills | Stars: Matthew Marsden, Deborah McAndrew, Sally Dynevor, Michael Le Vell

18. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4210 (1997)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Jack resolves to sell the Rovers when Rita refuses him a loan. Judy receives the results of her tests. Sally invites Natalie to tea at Number 13.

Director: Brian Mills | Stars: William Roache, Owen Aaronovitch, Anne Kirkbride, Sally Dynevor

19. The 10%ers (1994–1996)
Episode: Runner (1996)

Comedy

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Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Christien Anholt, Rupert Bates, Annabel Leventon

20. Strange But True? (1993–1997)
Episode: Venetian Palace Incident (1996)

Biography, Mystery

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Director: Tracy Jeune | Stars: Michael Aspel, Rupert Bates, Romolo Bruni, Jacquie-Ann Carr

21. Bugs (1995–1999)

50 min | Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

Ed, Ros, Alex and Beckett form the high-tech crime fighting team who work for the mysterious, secretive Bureau 2 chief, Jan, and are only assigned the most difficult and dangerous cases.

Stars: Jaye Griffiths, Jesse Birdsall, Craig McLachlan, Jan Harvey

Votes: 587

22. Feast of July (1995)

R | 116 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After an abandoned young woman in late 19th Century England is taken in by a rural couple with three handsome sons, tragic consequences result.

Director: Christopher Menaul | Stars: Embeth Davidtz, Tom Bell, Gemma Jones, James Purefoy

Votes: 601 | Gross: $0.29M

23. Is It Legal? (1995–1998)

30 min | Comedy

A British comedy series following the misadventures of a small law firm. The staff includes such characters as the young and eager bumbler Colin, the old and timid bumbler Bob and the stern... See full summary »

Stars: Patrick Barlow, Imelda Staunton, Richard Lumsden, Kate Isitt

Votes: 118

24. Jack and Jeremy's Police 4 (1995 TV Movie)

30 min | Comedy, Crime

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Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Jack Dee, Jeremy Hardy, Mark Arden, Sacha Baron Cohen

Votes: 52

25. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: 'S Out (1995)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy

Richard and Eddie are camping out on Wimbledon Common. Eddie has brought the tin opener but Richie has forgotten the tins. How will they survive? Chocolate Hob-Nobs and hedgehogs may be the solution.

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Rupert Bates

Votes: 362

26. Bugs (1995–1999)
Episode: Stealth (1995)

Action, Crime, Sci-Fi

When Gizmos are hired to provide security for the launch of a new sports car, they instead become caught up in the theft of a prototype nuclear-powered stealth tank, which could destroy the city if not recovered.

Director: Ken Grieve | Stars: Craig McLachlan, Jaye Griffiths, Jesse Birdsall, Michael Feast

Votes: 20

27. Is It Legal? (1995–1998)
Episode: Death in Hounslow (1995)

Comedy

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Director: Martin Dennis | Stars: Patrick Barlow, Imelda Staunton, Richard Lumsden, Jeremy Clyde

Votes: 7

28. Mr. Bean (1990–1995)
Episode: Goodnight Mr. Bean (1995)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy, Family

Mr. Bean goes to the hospital to have a tea kettle removed from his hand, and while trying to get in faster ends up with him getting in much later. Afterwards, he decorates a British guard ... See full summary »

Director: John Birkin | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Suzy Aitchison, Elizabeth Bennett, Rupert Bates

Votes: 1,648

29. Class Act (1994–1995)
Episode: Episode #2.2 (1995)

Comedy, Drama

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Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Larry Lamb, Stephen Marcus, Sandy Hendrickse, Brian Poyser

30. Class Act (1994–1995)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

Kate Swift has always know her place in the world. "I was a rich bitch! I was good at it! I liked it!" Imagine her horror when both her husband and all her ill-gotten cash vanish, leaving ... See full summary »

Stars: Joanna Lumley, Nadine Garner, John Bowe, Richard Vernon

Votes: 124

31. The 10%ers (1994–1996)

30 min | Comedy

Sitcom set in a London theatrical agency.

Stars: Clive Francis, Gabrielle Cowburn, Colin Stinton, Elizabeth Bennett

Votes: 21

32. Mr. Bean (1990–1995)
Episode: Back to School Mr. Bean (1994)

TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family

Mr. Bean goes back to school for an orientation day while he sees the different projects and activities in which he gets into mischief.

Director: John Birkin | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Suzanne Bertish, Lucy Fleming, Al Ashton

Votes: 1,651

33. The Detectives (1993–1997)

50 min | Comedy, Crime

In the never ending, high tech war against crime, Detective Constables Bob Louis and David Briggs are the Scud missiles of the police arsenal of intuition, hunches and inspired guesses... all of them hopelessly wrong.

Stars: Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell, George Sewell, Frank Windsor

Votes: 1,611

34. The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer (1993–1995)

30 min | Comedy

Bizarre, anarchic and frequently silly comedy sketch show written by and starring double act Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.

Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Charlie Chuck, Patrick Allen

Votes: 1,079

35. Strange But True? (1993–1997)

30 min | Biography, Mystery

Michael Aspel explores stories of the unexplained.

Stars: Michael Aspel, Ian Cullen, Jenny Randles, Gary Anello

Votes: 132

36. The Detectives (1993–1997)
Episode: What the Butler Saw (1993)

25 min | Comedy, Crime

The Earl of Lisson is knifed to death in the bathroom at his country hotel, Cottam wants information about the movements of the other guests, and Susan Hampshire diverts attention away from important evidence.

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Jon Cartwright, Jerry Hall, Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell

Votes: 43

37. The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer (1993–1995)
Episode: Water (1993)

Comedy

Vic and Bob introduce the new Moods album by Mulligan and O'Hare. Hugh Scully takes the Antiques Roadshow and his monkeys to Coventry while Whisky and Brandy Bolland check out Prince's wardrobe.

Director: John Birkin | Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Charlie Chuck, Rupert Bates

Votes: 15

38. The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer (1993–1995)
Episode: Cool, Cool Air (1993)

Comedy

Vic does make-up for Bob. Greg Mitchell raids a bank and takes a hostage. Mulligan and O'Hare perform a song about O'Hare's wife Rose. With Le Corbussier et Papin and an unusual version of Noel's Addicts.

Director: John Birkin | Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Charlie Chuck, Rupert Bates

Votes: 13

39. The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer (1993–1995)
Episode: Food and Drink (1993)

Comedy

Reeves and Mortimer are joined by Uncle Peter and a roster of new characters including Jack Dent and Eric Potter, Pat Wright and Dave Arrowsmith, and a special feature "at home" with glam rockers Slade. Special appearance by Lovejoy.

Director: John Birkin | Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Charlie Chuck, Rupert Bates

Votes: 18

40. The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer (1993–1995)
Episode: Muesli (1993)

Comedy

Greg Mitchell is charged with aggravated robbery. Brian May seeks help from Otis and Marvin. Slade complain about UB40's cat. Pat and Dave argue with a traffic warden.

Director: John Birkin | Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Charlie Chuck, Rupert Bates

Votes: 11

41. The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer (1993–1995)
Episode: Fog (1993)

Comedy

Bob gets nude, Slade get into a sticky situation and Barry White tries to see a copper pipe's knickers. Greg Mitchell's wife puts her foot in it and Vic has an out of body experience.

Director: John Birkin | Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Charlie Chuck, Rupert Bates

Votes: 12

42. Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode: Burglary (1992)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy

When Eddie returns home all drunk on a bottle of Old Spice, Richie and Eddie find their flat being burgled and manages to catch one of the burglars. When Richie and Eddie ties up the ... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Rupert Bates, Paul Bradley

Votes: 335

43. Bottom (1991–1995)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

Two perpetually bored and broke flatmates waste their days in a futile struggle to get laid, earn cash, and not kill one another.

Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Steven O'Donnell, Christopher Ryan

Votes: 14,209

44. To Be the Best (1991– )

192 min | Drama

The Barbara Taylor Bradford trilogy that began with "A Woman of Substance"(1984) and continued with "Hold the Dream" (1986) ends with this epic tale. Paula feuds with her cousins as she fights to save her grandmother Emma's business.

Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Stephanie Beacham, Christopher Cazenove, Stuart Wilson

Votes: 262

45. Red Dwarf (1988– )
Episode: Camille (1991)

TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Rimmer and Kryten rescue Camille, a female android from a passenger ship that has crash landed. Kryten falls in love with Camille, only to learn Camille is not who she appears to be, and ... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Hattie Hayridge

Votes: 942

46. To Be the Best (1991– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1991)

Drama

Paula, the sole heir and head of the empire built up by her grandmother Emma Harte's department store empire, must battle her power-hungry cousin Jonathan for control of the board.

Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Stephanie Beacham, Christopher Cazenove, Stuart Wilson

47. Mr. Bean (1990–1995)

Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy, Family

Bumbling, childlike Mr. Bean has trouble completing the simplest of day-to-day tasks, but his perseverance and resourcefulness frequently allow him to find ingenious ways around problems.

Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Matilda Ziegler, Robin Driscoll, Matthew Ashforde

Votes: 133,758

48. Hannay (1988–1989)
Episode: The Good Samaritan (1989)

Adventure, Crime, Mystery

The pleasures of travelling on the Trans European Express from Venice are relished by celebrities, diplomats and holiday-makers alike, but for Richard Hannay the journey proves to be a nightmare.

Director: Henry Herbert | Stars: Robert Powell, Sharon Maughan, Marc Zuber, Derek Smith

Votes: 27

49. Red Dwarf (1988– )
Episode: Timeslides (1989)

TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

The developing fluid that Kryten uses to process old photographs mutates and the photographs come alive. The Red Dwarf crew find they can go into the photograph, and Lister finds that the ... See full summary »

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Hattie Hayridge

Votes: 969

50. Red Dwarf (1988– )

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.

Stars: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn

Votes: 37,311