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1. The John Thaw Story (2002 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
Tribute to the much-missed actor John Thaw, featuring reminiscences from his family, friends and colleagues about both his private life and his public work.
Director: Jack Gold | Stars: Sally Alexander, Richard Attenborough, Richard Bates, Richard Briers
Votes: 55
2.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Housework
(1984)
Comedy, Drama
Ann is in hospital leaving martin to manage at home by himself. He plans everything down to the finest detail, but the best laid plans.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 88
3.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Moving On
(1989)
80 min | Comedy, Drama
Everything looks rosy, despite the big changes.
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 87
4.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Stuck in a Loft
(1987)
Comedy, Drama
The friends rent a country cottage. Martin shines with his practical knowledge. But then he gets a bit stuck.
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 88
5. BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960–1963)
60 min | Drama
BBC Sunday-Night Play is the anthology drama series which replaced Sunday Night Theatre in 1960.
Stars: Brian Rix, Joby Blanshard, Cyril Luckham, John Bennett
Votes: 131
6.
The Norman Conquests (1977)
Episode:
Round and Round the Garden
(1977)
120 min | Comedy
Annie has second thoughts about spending the weekend with brother-in-law Norman as the dysfunctional family tries to come to terms with itself.
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Tom Conti, David Troughton
Votes: 144
7.
Funny Turns (1999–2001)
Episode:
Paul Eddington: A Life Well Lived
(2001)
30 min | Documentary
A posthumous BBC tribute to the beloved British comedy actor Paul Eddington.
Director: Angela O'Leary | Stars: Richard Briers, Paul Eddington, Derek Fowlds, Peter Hall
Votes: 26
8.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Manure
(1986)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Martin agrees to take delivery of some manure for Paul's garden. Things don't quite go according to plan. Paul clears everything up in record time when he gets home.
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 80
9.
The Good Life (1975–1978)
Episode:
The Wind-Break War
(1976)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
Tom becomes concerned when he hears she is planning to build a wind break. He can see a major problem with the further growth of his fruit crop.
Director: John Howard Davies | Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington
Votes: 119
10.
Monarch of the Glen (2000–2005)
Episode:
Episode #3.9
(2001)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
As the night of the Midsummer Ball approaches, Archie is determined to make sure everything runs smoothly. But it seems that someone is trying to sabotage the ball and Stella is determined ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Stroud | Stars: Alastair Mackenzie, Alexandra Gilbreath, Susan Hampshire, Dawn Steele
Votes: 60
11. Theatre Night (1957–1961)
45 min | Drama
A BBC television series of forty-five-minute excerpts from stage plays running in London.
Stars: Cicely Courtneidge, Evelyn Laye, Dora Bryan, Hugh Williams
Votes: 69
12.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
The Cricket Match
(1984)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
It's the annual cricket match. Paul saves the day, but is he a gentleman?
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 90
13.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
The Party
(1984)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Christmas is a bit different this year. Paul has a few extra house guests and Ann volunteers to look after the overflow.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 81
14.
Mr. Bean (1990–1995)
Episode:
Mr. Bean
(1990)
PG | 24 min | Comedy, Family
Mr. Bean sits an exam and is confident until he realizes he has studied the wrong math equations. Mr. Bean tries to change into his swim trunks at the beach without anyone seeing his bits. Last, Mr. Bean tries to stifle a sneeze in church.
Director: John Howard Davies | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Paul Bown, Rudolph Walker, Roger Sloman
Votes: 2,450
15.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Goodbye, Paul?
(1987)
Comedy, Drama
Martin is overjoyed when Paul talks about leaving the area. He will only stay if he can find a new premises for his business. Then Martin finds the ideal location, but should he tell Paul?
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 78
16. Top Gear (2002–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show
The hosts talk about everything car-related. From new cars to how they're fueled, this show has it all.
Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, The Stig
Votes: 126,790
17. Survival (1961– )
Documentary
Classic long-running British nature documentary series featuring different subjects each time.
Stars: Duncan Carse, Aubrey Buxton, Andrew Sachs, Patrick Allen
Votes: 81
18.
The Norman Conquests (1977)
Episode:
Living Together
(1977)
93 min | Comedy
A dysfunctional family gets together at the house of their cantankerous mother and old resentments, jealousies, and rivalries are reignited.
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Tom Conti, David Troughton
Votes: 185
19. 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: 133,768
20. Brass Eye (1997–2001)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
Controversial spoof of current affairs television, and the role of celebrity in the UK.
Stars: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan
Votes: 11,561
21. The Norman Conquests (1977)
321 min | Comedy
The trilogy presents a comically fraught weekend from three different perspectives, as family and in-laws gather at the decaying country house of their bedridden mother; the drink flows, ... See full summary »
Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Tom Conti, David Troughton
Votes: 120
22. Somerset Maugham Hour (1960–1963)
60 min
Stars: Hugh Williams, Daniel Farson, Ian Hunter, Jill Bennett
Votes: 19
23.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Neighbourhood Watch
(1987)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Martin starts up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme. But will the power go to his head?
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 78
24.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Snooker
(1984)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
It's the annual snooker competition. Martin is desperate to win but he knows that Paul is very good at everything he tries.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 86
25.
The Good Life (1975–1978)
Episode:
Silly, But It's Fun....
(1977)
TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy
Tom and Barbara have put the episode when they were vandalised behind them and are making their own decorations on Christmas eve. Next door Margo has argued with the company delivering all ... See full summary »
Director: John Howard Davies | Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington
Votes: 151
26.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Jumping to Conclusions
(1987)
Comedy, Drama
Ann isn't doing well in her studies. Her choice of a secret study buddy leads to some misunderstanding.
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 79
27. Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (2004 TV Special)
60 min
A BAFTA tribute to arguably Britain's most popular television comedy actor.
Director: John L. Spencer | Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron, Richard Briers
Votes: 75
28.
The Norman Conquests (1977)
Episode:
Table Manners
(1977)
120 min | Comedy
A dysfunctional family gathering for the weekend reunites three siblings and significant others in a small country cottage with farcical consequences.
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Tom Conti, David Troughton
Votes: 184
29.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Local Hero
(1986)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Martin performs an act of heroism. But how will he handle the fame and adulation?
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 75
30.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
One Night Stand
(1986)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Martin is abroad on a business trip. He wakes up in a compromising position. What if word gets back to Ann?
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 90
31.
The Good Life (1975–1978)
Episode:
Backs to the Wall
(1975)
TV-Y | 27 min | Comedy
The Leadbetters go on holidays just as twin disasters of Tom injuring his back and extreme weather conditions threaten the Good's dream of self sufficiency to the test. Their first harvest ... See full summary »
Director: John Howard Davies | Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington
Votes: 100
32.
Monarch of the Glen (2000–2005)
Episode:
Episode #2.8
(2001)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
While preparing for his upcoming coronation as laird of Glenbogle, Archie and his family are stunned when an American McDonald shows up claiming to be the rightful laird. In an effort to ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Stroud | Stars: Richard Briers, Alastair Mackenzie, Hamish Clark, Dawn Steele
Votes: 59
33.
Monarch of the Glen (2000–2005)
Episode:
Episode #3.10
(2002)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
When Archie and Lexie announce their engagement, the family is stunned and Hector believes it to be a catastrophic mistake. In an uphill battle against customs and tradition, Lexie and ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Stroud | Stars: Richard Briers, John Quayle, Gavin Mitchell, Alastair Mackenzie
Votes: 56
34.
Monarch of the Glen (2000–2005)
Episode:
Episode #7.6
(2005)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Emotions are running high. The bank can no longer wait for Glenbogle to pay off their debt, forcing Paul to sell the estate. Then, a wealthy stranger comes to buy the estate forcing the ... See full summary »
Director: Edward Bennett | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Lloyd Owen, Rae Hendrie, Martin Compston
Votes: 59
35.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Holiday Plans
(1984)
Comedy, Drama
It's time for their annual holiday. Will everyone go to the Bavarian Alps as usual or will they listen to Paul's suggestion?
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 82
36.
The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Episode:
1977 Christmas Show
(1977)
67 min | Comedy
The musical guests are Angharad Rees and Elton John. Elton John has trouble getting correct directions. Eric and Ernie move house. Ernie's play is called 'Cyrano de Bergerac' and stars Francis Matthews and Penelope Keith.
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Penelope Keith, Elton John
Votes: 37
37. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
Stars: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker
Votes: 39,545
38. Morecambe and Wise at the BBC (1979)
Comedy
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Ann Hamilton, Arthur Tolcher
Votes: 6
39. Little Whispers (2008)
10 min | Short, Fantasy
A winged race The Illumins observe from a distance a stranger. Are they a supernatural or malevolent force or a kind presence that wishes no harm?
Director: Devlin Crow | Stars: Richard Briers, The Illumins, Nicholas Paterson
Votes: 9
40.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Vicars and Tarts
(1984)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Martin organises a fund raising dance which, at Paul's suggestion, has the theme of a "Vicars and Tarts" party.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 82
41.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Relaxation
(1987)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Martin is too tense, even by the standards that normally apply to him, he seems overwrought. Paul teaches him some relaxation techniques.
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 74
42.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
House to Let
(1986)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Some neighbours move out of The Close. Paul buys their house as an investment and plans to rent it out. But who will Paul choose as tenants?
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 77
43.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
The Psychiatrist
(1984)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Martin & Ann go to Paul's party and meet Dave, the psychiatrist. Dave seems to be very interested in Martin.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 82
44.
The Good Life (1975–1978)
Episode:
Anniversary
(1977)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
With their goat not yielding any milk and much of the garden still soaked in oil Tom is in no mood to celebrate his birthday and the second anniversary of quitting his job. To get funds he ... See full summary »
Director: John Howard Davies | Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington
Votes: 88
45.
The Good Life (1975–1978)
Episode:
The Happy Event
(1976)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
Barbara manages to get her hands on a horse, Tom is opposed to the idea because he thinks the animal will consume more resources than it supplies. Margo hears of the conflict and turns the whole subject in a feminist cause.
Director: John Howard Davies | Stars: Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, Paul Eddington
Votes: 91
46.
Monarch of the Glen (2000–2005)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(2001)
TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
While Archie would rather forget the fact that it is his birthday, the family is determined to organize a secret surprise party. At the same time, Hector plants an article in the local magazine to help him in his quest to marry Archie off.
Director: Richard Signy | Stars: Richard Briers, Dawn Steele, Alastair Mackenzie, Susan Hampshire
Votes: 72
47.
Monarch of the Glen (2000–2005)
Episode:
Episode #3.5
(2001)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Stuart proposes 'Bogle Croft', a new resort which will be situated on the mountain Ben Bogle located on the estate. Furied by this proposal, and the intrusion it will create in his home, ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Signy | Stars: Alastair Mackenzie, Dawn Steele, Alexandra Gilbreath, Hamish Clark
Votes: 49
48.
Monarch of the Glen (2000–2005)
Episode:
Episode #3.6
(2001)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A journalist named Graham Lawrence comes to stay at Glenbogle so that he may write an article advertising the estate and all it has to offer. But it turns out that Graham is also Stella's ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Signy | Stars: Hamish Clark, John Harding, Alexandra Gilbreath, Alastair Mackenzie
Votes: 52
49.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Boredom
(1984)
Comedy, Drama
Ann is bored with being a housewife. Hilda tries to help with an array of hobbies. Paul offers a job but then withdraws the offer. Martin comes up with the perfect solution.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 79
50.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
The Tea Party
(1984)
Comedy, Drama
Martin entertains Mrs Beardsmore and her friends from the Old Folks Home. But they don't seem to like Bingo.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 97