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1. For Queen & Country (1988)

R | 105 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A retired British soldier struggles to adjust to everyday life, with increasing difficulty.

Director: Martin Stellman | Stars: Denzel Washington, Dorian Healy, Sean Chapman, Graham McTavish

Votes: 2,626 | Gross: $0.19M

2. The Dog It Was That Died (1989 TV Movie)

64 min | Comedy

In this movie, Rupert Purvis (Alan Howard) jumps off a bridge onto a dog, and causes problems for Blair (Sir Alan Bates), his superior at MI5, and Blair must convince Hogbin (Simon Cadell),... See full summary »

Director: Peter Wood | Stars: Alan Bates, Alan Howard, Simon Cadell, Sylvestra Le Touzel

Votes: 42

3. Nativity Blues (1989 TV Movie)

Drama

Nativity Blues was a TV pilot that first aired in 1989, but wasn't picked up beyond 1989.

Directors: Jeremy Ancock, Sue Dunderdale | Stars: Alfred Molina, Julia Swift, Anna Cropper, John Normington

4. Black Leather Jacket (1989 TV Movie)

Biography

Based upon Mick Farren's book,'The Black Leather Jacket', this documentary explores the history of this garment from it's utilitarian beginnings through to it's 'bad boy' reputation and ... See full summary »

Director: Nick Mead | Stars: Dennis Hopper, Michael Vartan, Wendy Abrams, Marlon Brando

Votes: 26

5. The Great Wall of China: Lovers at the Brink (1989 TV Movie)

65 min | Documentary, Romance

Lovers mark the end of a romance by meeting in the middle of China's Great Wall.

Director: Murray Grigor | Stars: Marina Abramovic, Sedar Chazam, Wu Xiao Ming, Ulay

Votes: 5

6. The Book of the Dead (1989)

Short, Horror

An old book opens a gateway to another world.

Director: Darren J. Perry | Star: Martin Chambers

11. Beverly Hills Is Bournemouth with Sunshine (1989)

38 min | Documentary, Short

A clear perspective of the mindless acquisitiveness of Thatcher's England. The corruption that easy money brings and the paucity of culture in the lives of a gambling couple.

Director: Marc Munden

15. The Hill Farm (1992)

18 min | Animation, Short

A country couple and their shepherd endure drought, flood, a monstrous bear, hunters and tourists during a somewhat odd few days in their normally quiet life.

Director: Mark Baker

Votes: 321

16. Minder (1979–1994)
Episode: It's a Sorry Lorry Morrie (1989)

TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Terry goes into panic mode when he finds himself facing the prospect of another stint in prison after the police stake-out a stolen van full of electrical items that he has collected for ... See full summary »

Director: Roy Ward Baker | Stars: Dennis Waterman, George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Ronald Fraser

Votes: 95

17. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.2897 (1989)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Don pleads with Mike to waive his gambling debt, while Ivy is kept in the dark. Mavis and Derek decide to buy a house. Rita wonders if Alan's plan to buy a shop has hit a snag.

Director: Sarah Harding | Stars: William Tarmey, Elizabeth Dawn, Lynne Perrie, Johnny Briggs

18. Notting Hill Carnival (1989 TV Movie)

35 min | Documentary

A look back at the highlights of the 1988 Notting Hill Carnival.

19. Take the High Road (1980–2003)
Episode: Episode #1.607 (1989)

25 min | Drama

Sir John has pulled out of Archie's team. Inverdarroch tells Claire he would like her to move in. Kalsang has banned meat at the Croft.

21. Greenclaws (1989–1990)

15 min | Family

Greenclaws was a big green monster who lived in a greenhouse. The man who played Greenclaws was Nick Mercer. Every week, Iris would visit Greenclaws. They would put one of Greenclaws' ... See full summary »

Stars: Nick Mercer, Stella Goodier

Votes: 101

22. T.Bag and the Revenge of the T.Set (1989)

20 min | Fantasy

A woman is obsessed with a silver tea set, and will stop at nothing to get it! With a little forced help from her unwilling assistant T-Shirt!

Stars: Elizabeth Estensen, John Hasler, Kellie Bright, Jan Holden

Votes: 50

23. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: Getting It Right (1989)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

DI Frank Burnside is given the wrong information by PC Pete Ramsey while hunting for a man suspected of abduction. Burnside ends up raiding a doctor's hotel room by mistake.

Director: Terence Daw | Stars: Eric Richard, Christopher Ellison, Tony Scannell, Nick Reding

Votes: 45

25. T.Bag and the Revenge of the T.Set (1989)
Episode: The Stone Circle (1989)

20 min | Fantasy

The High T. Lady punishes T.Bag for her wicked ways, but Tallulah soon turns the tide. T. Shirt scatters the 8 silver spoons of the T. set and only Sally Simpkins can find them.

Director: Leon Thau | Stars: Elizabeth Estensen, John Hasler, Kellie Bright, Jan Holden

26. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #12.1 (1989)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Tegs' brother comes home, Mr. Bronson's car breaks down, Danny Kendall gets off to a bad start and Clarke's new paper round is beset with difficulties.

Director: Albert Barber | Stars: John Alford, Anthony Bailey, Sarah Butler, Ruth Carraway

Votes: 12

27. Rod, Jane and Freddy (1981–1991)
Episode: Mirrors/Dressing Up (1989)

15 min | Family, Music

Having braved the stormy seas as sailors, and with a few pieces of clothing and some grease paint, Rod becomes a clown and Jane a fish, a princess, a great explorer and a ballet dancer.

Director: Leslie Pitt | Stars: Rod Burton, Jane Tucker, Freddy Marks

28. First Tuesday (1983–1993)
Episode: Murder in Ostankino Precinct (1989)

60 min | Documentary

Documentary which follows a murder investigation in Moscow from the discovery of the body to the arrest and interrogation of the final suspect.

Directors: Peter Kosminsky, Richard Handford | Stars: Olivia O'Leary, Philip Tibenham

Votes: 6

29. Uncle Silas (1989)

148 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Maud Ruthyn, a lovely and sensitive girl, is sent to stay with her Uncle Silas Ruthyn, a charismatic rogue who stands to inherit the family fortune... should anything untoward happen to ... See full summary »

Stars: Beatie Edney, Jane Lapotaire, Tim Woodward, Guy Rolfe

Votes: 163

30. Take the High Road (1980–2003)
Episode: Episode #1.608 (1989)

25 min | Drama

Claire has agreed to marry Inverdarroch. Fergus is invited to join Archie's team but turns him down.

31. Tom's Midnight Garden (1989)

Adventure, Drama, Family

Tom Long is staying with his Uncle and Aunt. When their grandfather clock strikes thirteen, Tom makes a strange discovery - a portal to the past where only a friendly girl called Hatty can see him. Adapted from a novel by Philippa Pearce.

Stars: Jeremy Rampling, Shaughan Seymour, Isabelle Amyes, Simon Fenton

Votes: 116

32. Inspector Morse (1987–2000)
Episode: Ghost in the Machine (1989)

TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A vanished baronet and the theft of some of his collection of erotic art is investigated by Morse and Lewis.

Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Amanda Hillwood, Patricia Hodge

Votes: 910

33. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy: Part Four (1989)

TV-G | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

The Doctor goes into the Dark Circus and defeats the Gods Of Ragnarok, helped by Ace, Kingpin and Mags. Captain Cook, the clowns and the Chief Clown are killed. The circuses are destroyed.

Director: Alan Wareing | Stars: Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, T.P. McKenna, Jessica Martin

Votes: 462

34. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.2898 (1989)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Ivy ignores Don's wishes and confronts Mike about the gambling debt. Alan arranges an appointment for a surveyor to view Number 7. Bet tackles Alec about finding a replacement for Gloria.

Director: Sarah Harding | Stars: William Tarmey, Elizabeth Dawn, Lynne Perrie, Johnny Briggs

35. Clive James' Postcard from... (1989–1999)

50 min | Documentary

A travel program originally broadcast on BBC, and later transferring to ITV.

Stars: Clive James, Mariana de Moraes, Françoise Sagan, Tom Shuff

Votes: 61

37. Desmond's (1989–1994)

TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy

Meet Desmond, his non-conforming family, and the regulars of his hairdresser salon in Peckham, London.

Stars: Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe, Ram John Holder, Gyearbuor Asante

Votes: 1,065

38. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: A Reflection of Glory (1989)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

P.C. Haynes goes to see about a shoplifter with P.C. Ramsey who is back in uniform The Shoplifter claims she is innocent. While they are out the back, the shop is held up by armed robbers who shoot at Ramsey.

Director: Christopher Hodson | Stars: Tony Scannell, Jon Iles, Mark Wingett, Eamonn Walker

Votes: 37

41. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.409 (1989)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Add a Plot

Director: Julia Smith | Stars: Nej Adamson, John Altman, Nick Berry, Haluk Bilginer

42. A Home for Clare (1989 TV Movie)

28 min | Documentary

"Clare Reed is 91 and can no longer fend for herself. Her adjustment to life in an old people's home is the poignant subject of the first in a new series about the care of the elderly", The... See full summary »

Director: Sue Sudbury

43. War Requiem (1989)

Not Rated | 92 min | Drama, War

A movie with no spoken dialogue, it is set against the music and lyrics of Benjamin Britten's "War Requiem" which includes poetry by World War I soldier Wilfred Owen reflecting the horrors ... See full summary »

Director: Derek Jarman | Stars: Nathaniel Parker, Tilda Swinton, Laurence Olivier, Patricia Hayes

Votes: 945

44. Making Out (1989–1991)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

A mixed comedy and drama portraying the factory floor women at New Lyne Electronics in Manchester; tackling their personal lives and issues of recession, redundancy and retrenchment as the factory goes through various crises and takeovers.

Stars: Margi Clarke, Rachel Davies, Tracie Bennett, Alan David

Votes: 165

48. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #12.2 (1989)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Justine meets Tegs's on-the-run brother, Vince saves Georgina with his "psychic powers" and Gonch explains his computerized Homework Service to Ziggy and Robbie.

Director: Albert Barber | Stars: John Alford, Ruth Carraway, George Christopher, Madeline Church

Votes: 11

50. Rainbow (1972–1992)
Episode: Non-Pliable (1989)

15 min | Family, Talk-Show

Zippy, George & Bungle learn the difference between things that can bend and things that cannot as they try to build a robot. Meanwhile Geoffrey is working with bricks but Bungle keeps messing things up.

Directors: Andrew Thomas, Daphne Shadwell | Stars: Geoffrey Hayes, Stanley Bates, Roy Skelton, Adam Wide

52. Take the High Road (1980–2003)
Episode: Episode #1.609 (1989)

25 min | Drama

Peter leaves David with the Blair's to go drinking. Eric returns and argues with Joanna, then gets fired by Sir John. Archie's team wins as Fergus answers every question.

53. 'Allo 'Allo! (1982–1992)
Episode: Puddings Can Go Off (1989)

23 min | Comedy, History, War

To prevent the Germans from getting it, the resistance will bring 1,000 kilo of explosives to René, disguised as 500 Christmas puddings.

Director: Martin Dennis | Stars: Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera, Vicki Michelle, Kirsten Cooke

Votes: 184

57. Poirot (1989–2013)

TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective, who has an impeccable knack for getting embroiled in a mystery, solves crimes along with Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector James Japp.

Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran

Votes: 52,063

58. Screen Two (1985–1998)
Episode: Death of a Son (1989)

TV-14 | Drama

In September 1982, Pauline and Ray Williams were woken with the news that their 19-year-old son John had been found dead. They discovered he had been experimenting with drugs but the ... See full summary »

Director: Ross Devenish | Stars: Lynn Redgrave, Malcolm Storry, Jay Simpson, Mark Anstee

Votes: 46

59. Twist of Fate (1989)

240 min | Drama

An attempted assassination plot against Hitler sends one of his trusted SS officers into hiding as a Jew (thanks to plastic surgery and false papers) in a concentration camp. After the camp... See full summary »

Stars: Ben Cross, John Glover, Bruce Greenwood, Paul Freeman

Votes: 375

60. Poirot (1989–2013)
Episode: The Adventure of the Clapham Cook (1989)

TV-14 | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Poirot probes the disappearance of a wealthy woman's cook, and soon uncovers an elaborate plot to hide an ever darker crime.

Director: Edward Bennett | Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran

Votes: 2,445

61. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
Episode: Yuppy Love (1989)

TV-14 | 47 min | Comedy

After seeing the film 'Wall Street' Del fancies himself as Peckham's answer to Gordon Gecko and changes his image. He even - temporarily - gives up the Nag's Head for a trendy wine bar ... See full summary »

Director: Tony Dow | Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Gwyneth Strong

Votes: 771

63. See for Yourself (1989 TV Special)

Part of the program discusses the BBC series Campion (1989).

Director: Stuart McDonald | Stars: Sue Lawley, Michael Checkland, Allan Farrington, Gary Glitter

64. Catchphrase (1986– )
Episode: Episode #4.2 (1989)

Game-Show

Roy Walker hosts this game show in which contestants have to guess a common phrase just by looking at a picture. The contestant with the most points goes on to play for a grand prize.

Star: Roy Walker

67. I, Lovett (1989–1993)

30 min | Comedy

This series revolves around main character Norman, an inventor whose inventions land him in a series of comedic situations.

Stars: Norman Lovett, Dicken Ashworth, Geoffrey Hughes, Leon Sinden

Votes: 58

68. Brush Strokes (1986–1991)
Episode: Episode #3.5 (1989)

Comedy

Splosh opens. Tommy Hooligan is born.

Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Karl Howman, Gary Waldhorn, Elizabeth Counsell, Mike Walling

69. Minder (1979–1994)
Episode: Days of Fines and Closures (1989)

TV-14 | 51 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

When Dave's relief manager lets him down at short notice he asks Terry to step into the breach and run the Winchester Club for him. Dave's failure to show up the following day gets Terry ... See full summary »

Director: William Brayne | Stars: George Cole, Dennis Waterman, Glynn Edwards, Peter Childs

Votes: 74

70. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.2899 (1989)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Alan has his work cut out to prevent the surveyor's visit to Number 7 from being rumbled. Sally and Gina receive disturbing news of their father. Alec's decision to employ Charlie Bracewell baffles the pub staff.

Director: Nicholas Ferguson | Stars: Barbara Knox, Mark Eden, Sally Ann Matthews, Thelma Barlow

72. Snub (1989–1991)

30 min | Music

Alternative culture series which was credited with giving many then-new bands, initial and extra exposure to the major music business circles.

Stars: The Soup Dragons, Kit, The Wolfgang Press, The Blue Aeroplanes

73. Panorama (1953– )
Episode: How Free Is Britain? (1989)

42 min | Documentary, News

Peter Taylor asks whether a decade of Conservative government has eroded or enhanced democratic liberties in the UK.

Directors: Jim Capper, Francesca Kirby-Green, Peter Sago | Stars: Jack Galloway, Andy Rashleigh, Llewellyn Rees, Peter Taylor

74. Take the High Road (1980–2003)
Episode: Episode #1.610 (1989)

25 min | Drama

Hamish's new tup has not covered any of his ewes. Grace returns and is impressed by Kalsang. Peter argues with Fiona then storms off and nearly crashes with Claire and Inverdarroch.

75. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: One to One (1989)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

A councillor's drug-addicted daughter causes trouble for WPC June Ackland and PC Tony Stamp. She takes June hostage in her parafin (kerosene) soaked flat, June tries to keep her calm but the woman ends up setting fire to the room.

Director: Jan Sargent | Stars: Trudie Goodwin, Graham Cole, Roger Leach, Arabella Weir

Votes: 37

76. T.Bag and the Revenge of the T.Set (1989)
Episode: When in Rome (1989)

20 min | Fantasy

Roman Emperor Bilius Buntius Caesar is celebrating his birthday. But the head of his army, Marcus Nastius, has it in for him. Sally Simkins only wants his silver spoon, but so does Soothsayer T. Bag.

Director: Leon Thau | Stars: Elizabeth Estensen, John Hasler, Kellie Bright, James Saxon

77. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #12.3 (1989)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Vince's psychic powers continue to amaze Trevor Cleaver. Subterfuge is used to get Calley to do Mauler's French homework and the police raid Tegs's house.

Director: Albert Barber | Stars: John Alford, Adrienne Burgess, Ruth Carraway, George Christopher

Votes: 11

78. The Great Wall of Iron (1989– )

60 min | Documentary, History, War

A five hour television series in five parts examining China's People's Liberation Army.

Stars: Jack Thompson, Anthony Brandon Wong, Martin Dew

Votes: 7

79. Rod, Jane and Freddy (1981–1991)
Episode: The Attic/Looking Back (1989)

15 min | Family, Music

Jane is up in the attic in her secret place when Rod and Freddy bring in their pretend friend Horace. Afterward they all play around with old clothes and Freddy picks up his grandfathers old banjo.

Director: Leslie Pitt | Stars: Rod Burton, Jane Tucker, Freddy Marks

81. Inspector Morse (1987–2000)
Episode: The Last Enemy (1989)

TV-14 | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A headless, armless, footless body of a murdered academic is found in Oxford Canal and his investigation leads to petty hatred and jealousy among the local academia.

Director: James Scott | Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Amanda Hillwood, Barry Foster

Votes: 815

82. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.2900 (1989)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Charlie's presence at the Rovers proves far from uplifting for staff and patrons alike. Rita confronts Alan with her suspicions. Sally deserts Kevin to be at the hospital with her dad.

Director: Nicholas Ferguson | Stars: Barbara Knox, Mark Eden, Sally Ann Matthews, Thelma Barlow

83. Signals (1988–1990)
Episode: The Day Comics Grew Up (1989)

Documentary

Exploring the world of the graphic novel with Alan Moore talking about the incredible Watchmen series.

Director: Philip Day | Stars: Jim Baikie, Alan Moore

84. Clive James' Postcard from... (1989–1999)
Episode: Chicago (1989)

Documentary

Clive discovers what makes Chicago tick. He chats to the influential of Chicago to uncover the facts.

Director: Alan Lewens | Stars: Clive James, Tom Shuff, Marshall Field, Junior Wells

Votes: 11

85. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: The Mugging and the Gypsies (1989)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

PCs Taffy Edwards and Yorkie Smith along with WPC June Ackland try to enforce a child protection order on a Gypsy family and take their child into protective custody.

Director: Barry Davis | Stars: Eric Richard, Trudie Goodwin, Robert Hudson, Colin Blumenau

Votes: 34

88. Emmerdale Farm (1972– )
Episode: Episode #1.1316 (1989)

TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

Drama set in the Yorkshire Dales with one of Britain's longest running and most beloved soaps. ITV.

Stars: Sheila Mercier, Frederick Pyne, Ronald Magill, Arthur Pentelow

90. Between Ourselves (1989–1994)

30 min | Documentary

A documentary series from BBC Wales, focussing on the lives of people in the region.

Stars: Lauren Harries, Lyndon Jones, Jane Merrow

92. Moving Out (1989 TV Movie)

Documentary

Will and Gordon have been living at Claybury psychiatric hospital for many years. This film follows them as care staff prepare them for their new lives in 'the community' when their 'home' ... See full summary »

Director: Sue Sudbury

93. A Bit of a Do (1989)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

The television comedy followed two families in a Yorkshire town, the working-class Simcocks and middle-class Rodenhursts, through social events. It was based on books by David Nobbs, who also created Reginald Perrin.

Stars: David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett, Stephanie Cole

Votes: 230

94. A Bit of a Do (1989)
Episode: The White Wedding (1989)

51 min | Comedy, Drama

Snobbish dentist Laurence Rodenhurst and his flirtatious wife Liz see their socially-conscious daughter Jenny marry Paul, scruffy son of lower-class Ted and Rita Simcock. At the reception ... See full summary »

Director: David Reynolds | Stars: David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett, Paul Chapman

Votes: 23

96. A Bit of Fry and Laurie (1987–1995)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1989)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Sketches include Fry as headmaster and Laurie as a parent with child "poisoned by randy sex talk" in Biology Class; Laurie reads Fry poetry suitable for daily and vacation uses; Fry plays a... See full summary »

Director: Roger Ordish | Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Deborah Norton, Mark Arnold

Votes: 232

97. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #12.4 (1989)

Comedy, Drama, Family

It's the night of Ronnie's party, and there are unwelcome guests in the form of Trevor Cleaver and Mauler McCaul.

Director: Albert Barber | Stars: John Alford, Geoffrey Beevers, Sarah Butler, Ruth Carraway

Votes: 11



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