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1. Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Documentary
John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.
Stars: John Barton, David Suchet, Lisa Harrow, Alan Howard
Votes: 224
2.
Wagner (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1983)
Biography, Drama, History
After refusing to join her husband for quite some time, Minna eventually agrees to move to Zürich to be reunited with Wagner. She manages to persuade Wagner to start conducting and ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Richard Burton, Cyril Cusack, Osman Ragheb, Donald Arthur
Votes: 136
3.
Wagner (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1983)
Biography, Drama, History
In Munich, Wagner enjoys a prosperous time under the patronage of the young King of Bavaria. Most of his debts are settled and several of his operas are staged to great success. Meanwhile, ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Richard Burton, John Gielgud, Ralph Richardson, László Gálffi
Votes: 71
4.
Wagner (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(1983)
Biography, Drama, History
Wagner must reconcile with the King of Bavaria and eventually does so. Their friendship grows even stronger while Ludwig's minsters are becoming increasingly suspicious of Wagner and his ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Palmer | Stars: Richard Burton, Vanessa Redgrave, László Gálffi, Arthur Denberg
Votes: 72
5.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
There Are No Roads on Merrytwit
(1988)
14 min | Animation, Family
Lewis realises one day that there are no roads on Merrytwit and decides to remedy the situation. He builds one. Then he discovers why there are no roads on Merrytwit in the first place.
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Ken Barrie, Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Votes: 10
6.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
The Sneezes
(1988)
14 min | Animation, Family
Charlie unfortunately has to cancel the big expedition to find the Bye Bye Beast because he's got The Sneezes. But when Trader's cure for the dreaded disease happens to include the elusive Beast's favourite food, Charlie's luck changes.
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Ken Barrie, Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Votes: 11
7.
Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Episode:
Set Speeches and Soliloquies
(1982)
51 min | Documentary
John Barton and members of the RSC present a workshop on how Shakespeare used the soliloquy to directly connect the character with the audience.
Director: John Carlaw | Stars: John Barton, Tony Church, Sinéad Cusack, Judi Dench
Votes: 8
8.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
Shipwrecked Charlie
(1988)
14 min | Animation, Family
Charlie lands on Merrytwit and meets Edward, Trader Jones, Captain Mildred, Arnold and Lewis T Duck. They all agree the first thing Charlie must do is build a house ... but where?
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ken Barrie
Votes: 13
9.
The Search for the Nile (1971– )
Episode:
The Dream of the Wanderer
(1971)
60 min | Adventure, Drama
Directors: Fred Burnley, Christopher Ralling | Stars: James Mason, Kenneth Haigh, John Quentin, Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Votes: 6
10.
Kavanagh QC (1995–2001)
Episode:
The End of Law
(2001)
TV-MA | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Kavanagh is considering being a justice, but government pressure tries to persuade him not to pursue an appeals case.
Director: Jack Gold | Stars: John Thaw, David Allister, Daisy Bates, Samantha Bond
Votes: 72
11.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
Goodbye Hello
(1989)
14 min | Animation, Family
Charlie Chalk decides that it's time to leave Merrytwit and return to the circus. He says goodbye to all his friends, then sets off in his little boat. But as he rows, he starts to think ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ken Barrie
Votes: 12
12.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
Return of the Litter
(1989)
14 min | Animation, Family
It's Litterbug's birthday, and his friends are planning a surprise party. The only problem is no one knows what present to give him. What is the perfect gift for the Litterbug who has everything? With Litterbug's help, they all find out...
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ken Barrie
Votes: 12
13. Pride and Prejudice (1995)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Romance
While the arrival of wealthy gentlemen sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr. Darcy.
Stars: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, Susannah Harker, Julia Sawalha
Votes: 92,557
14.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
The Feast
(1988)
14 min | Animation, Family
Trader Jones finds a cookbook on the beach and decides to something different for a change - he's going to prepare an exotic feast for all his friends. The problem is, the only ingredients available are coconuts and bananas.
Stars: Michael Williams, Ken Barrie, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, John Wells
Votes: 12
15.
Kavanagh QC (1995–2001)
Episode:
End Game
(1999)
TV-14 | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In 1985 a student and a pregnant woman were shot dead during an armed robbery. Three men were apprehended and sentenced to life imprisonment, Kavanagh being a junior member of the defence ... See full summary »
Director: Tristram Powell | Stars: John Thaw, Daisy Bates, Imogen Claire, Race Davies
Votes: 66
16.
Pride and Prejudice (1995)
Episode:
Episode 6
(1995)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Romance
After Lydia is married, she and Wickham come to Longbourn for a visit before joining Wickham's new regiment in the North. She is as silly as ever and very proud of her success in catching ... See full summary »
Director: Simon Langton | Stars: Alison Steadman, Jennifer Ehle, Susannah Harker, Benjamin Whitrow
Votes: 908
17.
Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Episode:
Passion and Coolness
(1982)
52 min | Documentary
Hamlet's advice to the players is the best-known acting instruction in theatrical history. John Barton and the RSC actors explore this essential mandate to be both natural and intellectual.
Director: John Carlaw | Stars: John Barton, Tony Church, Susan Fleetwood, Mike Gwilym
Votes: 7
18.
Callan (1967–1972)
Episode:
Death of a Hunter
(1969)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Captured by the KGB, Callan is drugged, brainwashed and released - with instructions to kill Hunter. He obeys - but who actually dies? Hunter? Meres? Or Callan? Who get shot in the process?
Director: Reginald Collin | Stars: Edward Woodward, Derek Bond, Anthony Valentine, Russell Hunter
Votes: 25
19.
Pride and Prejudice (1995)
Episode:
Episode 4
(1995)
TV-14 | 52 min | Drama, Romance
Angry and upset over his rejection, Darcy decides to defend himself. He waylays her on her morning walk, hands her a letter and leaves. The contents leave Elizabeth reeling. Darcy indeed ... See full summary »
Director: Simon Langton | Stars: Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Anthony Calf
Votes: 935
20.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
Arnold's Night Out
(1988)
14 min | Animation, Family
Arnold the Elephant is lovable - but very, very clumsy. So it's no wonder Lewis doesn't want to take him along on the treasure hunt. But it's Arnold who ends up finding the treasure!
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Ken Barrie, Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Votes: 12
21.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
Bert's Boring Day
(1989)
14 min | Animation, Family
When Bert's bored, everyone tries to help him out by giving him things to do. Thanks to his friends, Bert has so much fun being bored that he decides to be bored again tomorrow!
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ken Barrie
Votes: 12
22.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
Coconut Harvest
(1988)
14 min | Animation, Family
In the middle of the coconut harvest, Trader Jones makes a wish, and before anyone knows what's happened, Mary the Hover Fairy appears. She grants Trader's wish, and he discovers that magic may not be the best way to harvest coconuts.
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ken Barrie
Votes: 12
23.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
Edward Keeps Fit
(1988)
14 min | Animation, Family
Captain Mildred decides that Edward needs exercise. Everything is just fine until Edward reaches for the sky ... and discovers that his arms are stuck over his head.
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ken Barrie
Votes: 11
24. Public Eye (1965–1975)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Cynical, dour and world-weary, private eye Frank Marker is frequently the unwitting stooge in bigger criminal wheels in his attempts to make a tenuous living on the outskirts of London.
Stars: Alfred Burke, Ray Smith, Pauline Delaney, Brenda Cavendish
Votes: 430
25. The Search for the Nile (1971– )
60 min | Adventure, Drama
The Nile's source was the last great mystery for European explorers in the 19th century. The story of its discovery is one of heroism in the service of faith, greed, and obsession.
Stars: James Mason, Kenneth Haigh, John Quentin, Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Votes: 142
26. Inheritance (1967– )
60 min | Drama
Plot follows a family as a man starts a small weaving business and then builds a mill and buys more mills until he is rich but has various family and financial troubles as the textile industry booms and busts over the years.
Stars: John Thaw, James Bolam, David Burke, Michael Goodliffe
Votes: 17
27.
Pride and Prejudice (1995)
Episode:
Episode 3
(1995)
TV-14 | 53 min | Drama, Romance
Less than three days after Mr Collins' proposal to her, Elizabeth is shocked to discover that he has been accepted by her best friend, Charlotte Lucas. Elizabeth cannot believe Charlotte ... See full summary »
Director: Simon Langton | Stars: Julia Sawalha, Polly Maberly, Jennifer Ehle, Susannah Harker
Votes: 924
28.
Wives and Daughters (1999)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1999)
TV-PG | 77 min | Drama
Roger returns from Africa after Osbourne's death to find his sister-in-law and his nephew living at their home as well. Cynthia has accepted the marriage offer of Mr. Henderson, a lawyer ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Iain Glen, Justine Waddell, Keeley Hawes, Francesca Annis
Votes: 72
29.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
Jumping Bananas
(1988)
14 min | Animation, Family
Litterbug, in his constant quest for tidiness, picks up Mary the Hover Fairy's wand when she puts it down halfway through a spell. When the poor creature is chased by a crowd of jumping ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ken Barrie
Votes: 11
30.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
Mildred's Day Off
(1988)
14 min | Animation, Family
When Captain Mildred and her first mate Mary the Hover Fairy decide to go to the other side of the island for a little holiday, Edward is chosen to be Captain for the day. The sleepy ape ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ken Barrie
Votes: 11
31.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
The Voysey Inheritance
(1979)
Drama
Edward discovers the family business he is inheriting has defrauded clients for years.
Director: Robert Knights | Stars: Glynis Barber, Sheila Beckett, David Bird, Simon Chandler
Votes: 17
32.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Wedding Day Nerves
(1995)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Jean and Lionel try to remain calm on their wedding day, but many surprises including hiccups and missing family members don't help on the big day.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Frank Middlemass, Joan Sims
Votes: 113
33.
Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
Episode:
The Mountain that Moaned
(1988)
14 min | Animation, Family
Arnold knows the mountain moans and is proved right when he, Charlie and Lewis make an expedition to it's foot. They follow the moaning sound throughout the mountain's caves and underground... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ken Barrie
Votes: 11
34. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Romance
The Korean War, and a long lost letter, separate the lives of young lovers Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle, whose paths cross again by happenstance.
Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 4,979
35. Callan (1967–1972)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
David Callan is the top agent/assassin for the Security Service (British counterintelligence), but he is an embittered man who performs his duties "for Queen and country" under duress. This... See full summary »
Stars: Edward Woodward, Russell Hunter, Lisa Langdon, Anthony Valentine
Votes: 862
36.
BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
Episode:
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
(1979)
Drama
A dissident, Alexander, has been pronounced insane by the authorities (although he isn't), and finds himself sharing a cell with a genuine mental patient, Ivanov.
Directors: Roger Bamford, Trevor Nunn | Stars: James Harris, Ben Kingsley, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ian McKellen
Votes: 41
37. Inspector Morse (1987–2000)
TV-14 | 3,431 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Chief Inspector Morse has an ear for Western classical music, a taste for beer, and a nose for crime. He and Detective Sergeant Robert Lewis solve intriguing cases in and around the Oxford area.
Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout, Peter Woodthorpe
Votes: 14,422
38.
Pride and Prejudice (1995)
Episode:
Episode 2
(1995)
TV-14 | 53 min | Drama, Romance
The Bennets are expecting a visitor - Mr Bennet's clergyman cousin, who will inherit the estate in the absence of any direct male heirs. Mr Collins is coming to Longbourn with the intention... See full summary »
Director: Simon Langton | Stars: Jennifer Ehle, Benjamin Whitrow, Alison Steadman, Susannah Harker
Votes: 938
39.
Wives and Daughters (1999)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1999)
TV-PG | 76 min | Drama
Before going to Africa, Roger proposes to Cynthia and is accepted. Molly faces some problems with her stepmother and her views.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Justine Waddell, Francesca Annis, Keeley Hawes, Bill Paterson
Votes: 74
40. Wives and Daughters (1999)
TV-PG | 75 min | Drama
The daughter of a country doctor copes with an unwanted stepmother, an impetuous stepsister, burdensome secrets, the town gossips, and the tug on her own heartstrings for a man who thinks of her only as a friend.
Stars: Francesca Annis, Justine Waddell, Bill Paterson, Keeley Hawes
Votes: 7,338
41. One Fine Day (1979 TV Movie)
95 min | Comedy, Drama
George Phillips, a middle-aged Londoner, works as an estate agent for the firm of Frobisher, Rendell and Ross. His home life is soured by clashes with his wife over whether their teenage ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Dave Allen, Robert Stephens, Dominic Guard, Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Votes: 52
42.
Wives and Daughters (1999)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1999)
TV-PG | 75 min | Drama
Molly Gibson, whose mother has long ago died, is brought up by her father Dr. Gibson. At the age of 17, Molly visits and immediately befriends the Hamleys, her neighbors, especially she and... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Anna Maguire, Barbara Flynn, Deborah Findlay, Ian Carmichael
Votes: 83
43. Midsomer Murders (1997– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.
Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson, Neil Dudgeon
Votes: 39,631
44. Villains (1972)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series of dramas looking at the criminal classes.
Stars: David Daker, William Marlowe, Tom Adams, Martin Shaw
Votes: 35
45.
Justice (1971–1974)
Episode:
A Libel Among Friends
(1973)
49 min | Drama
After an engagement is broken, the fiance brings charges against the spinster for writing a letter to his council accusing him of trying to profit off a property belonging to her family.
Director: Tony Wharmby | Stars: Margaret Lockwood, Philip Stone, Donald Houston, Barbara Leigh-Hunt
Votes: 17
46. Thriller (1973–1976)
TV-14 | 65 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
"Thriller" was an anthology series of self-contained episodes, with genres ranging from murder mystery to suspense to psychological and supernatural horror.
Stars: Donna Mills, Gary Collins, Derek Francis, Michael Jayston
Votes: 984
47. Play for Today (1970–1984)
75 min | Comedy, Drama
A British television anthology drama series that aired on BBC1 between 1970 and 1984.
Stars: Alison Steadman, Nigel Hawthorne, Tony Caunter, David Daker
Votes: 399
48. Longitude (2000)
200 min | Drama, History
In two parallel stories, the clockmaker John Harrison builds the marine chronometer for safe navigation at sea in the 18th Century and the horologist Rupert Gould becomes obsessed with restoring it in the 20th Century.
Stars: Jeremy Irons, Anna Chancellor, Emma Kay, Samuel West
Votes: 2,435
49. A Perfect Hero (1991)
299 min | Drama
Flying officer Hugh Fleming is shot down and badly burned during the battle of Britain in September 1940.
Stars: Nigel Havers, James Fox, Fiona Gillies, Amanda Elwes
Votes: 97
50.
Inspector Morse (1987–2000)
Episode:
The Infernal Serpent
(1990)
TV-14 | 105 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An environmentalist professor is mugged and later dies of a heart attack after an attack on campus just prior to a controversial debate.
Director: John Madden | Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Geoffrey Palmer, David Neal
Votes: 905