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1. Ten Great Writers of the Modern World (1988)
Documentary, Biography
This documentary series uses drama and commentary to shed light on the lives and works of Joseph Conrad, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, T. S. Eliot, Henrik Ibsen, James Joyce, Franz Kafka, Thomas Mann... See full summary »
Stars: Eileen Atkins, Douglas Hodge, Anthony Burgess, George Steiner
Votes: 46
2. Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
TV-G | 96 min | Biography, Drama, History
Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection, this mini-series brings to life all of the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels.
Stars: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier, James Mason
Votes: 24,892
3.
A.D. (1985)
Episode:
Part 5
(1985)
180 min | Drama, History
Director: Stuart Cooper | Stars: Anthony Andrews, Colleen Dewhurst, Ava Gardner, David Hedison
Votes: 18
4.
Ten Great Writers of the Modern World (1988)
Episode:
James Joyce's 'Ulysses'
(1988)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Nigel Wattis | Stars: James Aubrey, Anthony Burgess, Dermot Crowley, Sorcha Cusack
Votes: 18
5.
Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Episode:
Part 1
(1977)
TV-G | 93 min | Biography, Drama, History
After Joseph and Mary's betrothal, Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel, who tells her she will bear the Son of God. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem to take part in Herod's census, where Jesus is born.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli | Stars: Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale
Votes: 559
6. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
R | 136 min | Crime, Sci-Fi
In the future, a sadistic gang leader is imprisoned and volunteers for a conduct-aversion experiment, but it doesn't go as planned.
Director: Stanley Kubrick | Stars: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke
Votes: 881,579 | Gross: $6.21M
7. Lots of Fun at Finnegans Wake, with Anthony Burgess (1973 TV Special)
Talk-Show
Author-critic Anthony Burgess explores in a free-wheeling way perspectives of James Joyce's great experimental novel "Finnegans Wake". He is in the unusual setting of an Irish pub, ... See full summary »
Director: John Musilli | Star: Anthony Burgess
Votes: 7
8. Firing Line (1966–2020)
120 min | Talk-Show
A debate program hosted by conservative pundit William F. Buckley who verbally sparred with many notable figures of the 20th century.
Stars: William F. Buckley, Margaret Hoover, Michael Kinsley, Jeff Greenfield
Votes: 152
9. Cities (1979– )
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Celebrities present their favourite world cities
Stars: Glenn Gould, Peter Ustinov, George Plimpton, Anthony Burgess
Votes: 21
10.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of Smith & Smythe
(1980)
Mystery
A 'modern day' Romeo and Juliet. The parents of Jane Smith and John Smythe own tea-rooms next to each other. Each claims that their's is the best in London; it requires John and Jane's love to end their parents' 'war'.
Director: Roy Ward Baker | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Bernard Bresslaw, Tommy Godfrey
Votes: 14
11.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of the Sitting Target
(1980)
Mystery
Sherlock Holmes is in the newspaper the news of his release from prison, after 6 years, dangerous criminals, Peter Channing, who helped capture the Metropolitan Police. In the same ... See full summary »
Director: Aurelio Crugnola | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Glynis Barber
Votes: 15
12. Great Performances (1971– )
TV-G | 180 min | Music, Musical
Filmed and televised versions of theater productions, such as plays, musicals, operas, ballets, and concerts from around the world.
Stars: Scott Yoo, Julie Andrews, Renée Fleming, Plácido Domingo
Votes: 896
13.
A.D. (1985)
Episode:
Part 4
(1985)
120 min | Drama, History
Director: Stuart Cooper | Stars: Anthony Andrews, Colleen Dewhurst, Ava Gardner, David Hedison
Votes: 13
14.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of Harry Crocker
(1979)
Mystery
Illusionist Harry Crocker is accused of the murder of a young dancer Sally King. However, insists he is innocent. Arrested, escapes from prison carriage, what comes to him, the easier it is... See full summary »
Director: Freddie Francis | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Stacy Dorning
Votes: 17
15.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of Harry Rigby
(1979)
Mystery
Police find body of a man in the street, which belonged to the famous Harry Rigby gang. Harry came just after three years of prison, where he was serving a sentence for bank robbery. Police... See full summary »
Director: Val Guest | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Cheryl Kennedy
Votes: 19
16.
A.D. (1985)
Episode:
Part 2
(1985)
120 min | Drama, History
Director: Stuart Cooper | Stars: Anthony Andrews, Colleen Dewhurst, Ava Gardner, David Hedison
Votes: 13
17. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 320
18. Camera Three (1955–1980)
30 min | Drama
A weekly examination of the arts and literature, on Sunday mornings when there was more likely to be an audience interested in such matters and there was less competition for ratings.
Stars: James Macandrew, Faubion Bowers, Margaret Croyden, Alfredo Antonini
Votes: 63
19. Neanderthal (2000– )
100 min | Documentary
An extinct species or subspecies of the genus Homo which is closely related to modern humans. They are known from fossils, dating from the Pleistocene period, which have been found in Europe and parts of western and central Asia.
Stars: Kenneth Cranham, Jud Charlton, Tracy Emmerton, Barry Gildea
Votes: 138
20. Cyrano de Bergerac (1985 TV Movie)
176 min | Drama
The Royal Shakespeare Company's stage production of the story about the large-nosed swordsman/poet who writes love letters to Roxane, the woman he adores, to court her for the handsome Christian whom she loves.
Directors: Terry Hands, Michael A. Simpson | Stars: Jimmy Gardner, Richard Clifford, Robert Clare, Philip Dennis
Votes: 117
21. The Quest for Fire Adventure (1982 TV Movie)
23 min | Documentary
Orson Welles explains the creation process of a unique motion picture, a first of its kind, with contributions from the diverse range of worldwide talents who made it possible.
Stars: Orson Welles, Jean-Jacques Annaud, Anthony Burgess, Michael Gruskoff
Votes: 48
22.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of the Purloined Letter
(1979)
Mystery
With safe Lord Brompton someone steals an old letter from the period of "sins of youth" Lord, now that could seriously damage his career. Summoned to help Sherlock Holmes comes to the ... See full summary »
Director: Val Guest | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Tony Caunter
Votes: 16
23.
A.D. (1985)
Episode:
Part 1
(1985)
180 min | Drama, History
The earliest experiences of the Christian church after Jesus' ascension are powerfully dramatized in this remarkably authentic TV miniseries epic covering the years A.D. 30-69. Includes episodes 1 and 2 of the 12-episode dramatic series.
Director: Stuart Cooper | Stars: Anthony Andrews, Colleen Dewhurst, Ava Gardner, David Hedison
Votes: 16
24.
A.D. (1985)
Episode:
Part 3
(1985)
120 min | Drama, History
Director: Stuart Cooper | Stars: Anthony Andrews, Colleen Dewhurst, Ava Gardner, David Hedison
Votes: 13
25. After Dark (1987–2003)
180 min | Talk-Show
A groundbreaking British late-night discussion show broadcast live with no scheduled end time.
Stars: Ian Kennedy, Tony Wilson, John Underwood, Anthony Clare
Votes: 22
26. Saturday Night Clive (1989–1991)
Talk-Show
Sitting Behind a desk in front of a giant TV screen, Clive James does what he does best. Taking his own wry, observational look at: strange news clips, foreign TV shows and commercials.
Stars: Clive James, Peter Cook, Ruby Wax, P.J. O'Rourke
Votes: 27
27.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of the Other Ghost
(1980)
Mystery
A murder was committed at the Kindesley house which leads to a client asking Holmes and Watson to come to the house, but then the client is stabbed. Unfortunately, the murders will continue...unless Holmes can solve the case.
Director: Val Guest | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Laura Lacz
Votes: 15
28.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of the Three Uncles
(1980)
Mystery
Young and beautiful Meredith Stanhope is the daughter of the owner of the line of passenger steamers. After the death of the girl's parents has passed into the hands of one of the three ... See full summary »
Director: Val Guest | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Glynis Barber, Catriona MacColl
Votes: 15
29.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Cyrano de Bergerac
(2008)
TV-G | 143 min | Music, Musical
Embarrassed by his large nose, a romantic poet/soldier romances his cousin by proxy.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Max Baker, Stephen Balantzian, Tom Bloom, Keith Eric Chappelle
Votes: 187
30.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
Murder on a Midsummer's Eve
(1979)
Mystery
Newspapers reported that Lord Warminster killed, during an argument, his legal adviser, Albert Neale, and disappeared without a trace. Sherlock Holmes is asked by Lady Warminster for help ... See full summary »
Director: Sheldon Reynolds | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Colette Gleeson
Votes: 15
31. Cyrano de Bergerac (1990)
PG | 137 min | Comedy, Drama, History
Famed swordsman and poet Cyrano de Bergerac is in love with his cousin Roxane. He has never expressed his love for her as he his large nose undermines his self-confidence. Then he finds a way to express his love to her, indirectly.
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau | Stars: Gérard Depardieu, Anne Brochet, Vincent Perez, Jacques Weber
Votes: 25,953 | Gross: $15.14M
32. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
25 min | Mystery
Shot in Polish-British co-production series of short stories based on themes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - "father" of the world's most famous detective: Sherlock Holmes. Each episode is a ... See full summary »
Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Tommy Godfrey
Votes: 184
33.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
A Case of High Security
(1979)
Mystery
Madman breaks into the house, where they are kept top secret documents. He wants to blow up an entire wing of the building. Inspector Lestrade asks Sherlock Holmes for help. Detective any ... See full summary »
Director: Roy Ward Baker | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Derek Bond
Votes: 14
34.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
A Motive for Murder
(1979)
Mystery
Sherlock Holmes receives notice of the commission of the crime; murder of a rich businessman George Markham. The perpetrator is likely to be among his heirs. The game consists of two people... See full summary »
Director: Freddie Francis | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Bernard Bresslaw
Votes: 28
35.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of Magruder's Millions
(1980)
Mystery
The partner dies mysteriously age, moving on a wheelchair multimillionaire Lord Magruder, Fred Kimberley. Police determines that the man killed himself, clearing the weapon. The Lord, ... See full summary »
Director: Val Guest | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, James Bree
Votes: 15
36.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of the Deadly Prophecy
(1979)
Mystery
In a small French town tragedy strikes. In turn killed three people, whose names were found previously written in chalk on the steps of a local funeral chapel. Young school teacher for boys... See full summary »
Director: Freddie Francis | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Juliusz Berger, Stanislaw Brejdygant
Votes: 16
37.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of the Final Curtain
(1980)
Mystery
Accused of killing his wife, Phylis, and sitting on death row actor and theater director Edward Brighton, where the execution is divided into only five hours, asking for a meeting with ... See full summary »
Director: Val Guest | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Philip Gilbert
Votes: 18
38.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of the Travelling Killer
(1980)
Mystery
At night it is shot in his shop owner of one of London's pawnshops, Henry Posner. On the premises but nothing missing. Sherlock Holmes is associated with the mysterious murder of three ... See full summary »
Director: Val Guest | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Caroline Ellis, Jack Recknitz
Votes: 20
39. Call My Bluff (II) (1965–1988)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two teams of three alternate between giving and guessing the meanings of obscure English words.
Stars: Robert Robinson, Frank Muir, Patrick Campbell, Arthur Marshall
Votes: 86
40.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of the Blind Man's Bluff
(1979)
Mystery
Mysterious offender in the same way kills people in different parts of England, said even with the next-Rozpruwaczu Cuba. When the victims of the police is always dark crow's feet tied with... See full summary »
Director: Peter Sasdy | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Stanislaw Brejdygant
Votes: 19
41.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of the Luckless Gambler
(1980)
Mystery
Sherlock Holmes was contacted by a ten year old boy, Christopher Wharton, who asked the famous detective for help in finding his father. George Wharton disappeared, only his hat and coat ... See full summary »
Director: Roy Ward Baker | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Derren Nesbitt
Votes: 15
42. Quest for Fire (1981)
R | 100 min | Adventure, Drama
This story takes place in prehistoric time when three tribesmen search for a new fire source.
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud | Stars: Everett McGill, Ron Perlman, Nicholas Kadi, Rae Dawn Chong
Votes: 24,136 | Gross: $20.96M
43. Topsy-Turvy (1999)
R | 160 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Set in the 1880s, the story of how, during a creative dry spell, the partnership of the legendary musical/theatrical writers Gilbert and Sullivan almost dissolves, before they turn it all around and write the Mikado.
Director: Mike Leigh | Stars: Jim Broadbent, Allan Corduner, Dexter Fletcher, Sukie Smith
Votes: 13,483 | Gross: $6.20M
44. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern
Votes: 293
45.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of the Baker Street Nursemaids
(1979)
Mystery
Sherlock Holmes gets an unusual shipment: wicker basket with a crying baby in the middle. Detective basket is also a letter from Mrs. Monteron, the wife of a French inventor, who was ... See full summary »
Director: Val Guest | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Brian Hawksley
Votes: 20
46.
Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson (1980)
Episode:
The Case of the Perfect Crime
(1979)
Mystery
A mysterious, elusive offender performs audacious thefts in London. Among his achievements are even stealing the Crown Jewels of Queen Elizabeth I. Authorities expect Scotland Yard to ... See full summary »
Director: Roy Stevens | Stars: Geoffrey Whitehead, Donald Pickering, Patrick Newell, Bob Goody
Votes: 21
47. A.D. (1985)
600 min | Drama, History
Set just after the death of Jesus Christ, this mini-series chronicles the life & adventures of Jesus's disciples, and events in Rome during the reigns of the Emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero.
Stars: Anthony Andrews, Colleen Dewhurst, Ava Gardner, David Hedison
Votes: 536
48. Le grand échiquier (1972– )
Music
Artists from different backgrounds reveal themselves in a new angle and we discover those who make them dream and inspire.
Stars: Jacques Chancel, Pierre Rabbath, Raymond Devos, Juliette Gréco
Votes: 33
49. 1984: A Personal View of Orwell's 'Nineteen Eighty Four' (1983 TV Movie)
27 min | Documentary
Stars: Anthony Burgess, Winston Churchill, Francisco Franco, Benito Mussolini
Votes: 19
50. An Examination of Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange (1972 TV Movie)
29 min | Documentary
Director: John Musilli | Stars: Anthony Burgess, William K. Everson, James McAndrew, Malcolm McDowell
Votes: 43