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1. The Wednesday Play (1964–1970)
75 min | Drama
Series of one-off plays made by BBC television, which gave breaks to a wide range of writers and directors in the late 1960s, such as Dennis Potter, Ken Loach, David Mercer, and John ... See full summary »
Stars: Edwin Brown, Neville Smith, Tony Selby, Ken Jones
Votes: 132
2. ITV Play of the Week (1955–1974)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
An anthology series from the U.K., from 1955 to 1974, producing about five hundred ninety-minute episodes from Granada Television.
Stars: Derek Francis, Alfred Burke, Arthur Hewlett, Esther Lawrence
Votes: 93
3. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield
Votes: 323
4. ITV Playhouse (1967–1982)
Comedy, Drama
Anthology series of dramatic works.
Stars: Michael Bryant, William Simons, Katherine Barker, Geoffrey Palmer
Votes: 88
5. By the Sword Divided (1983–1985)
50 min | Drama, History, War
Story of the English Civil War as seen through the eyes of two families; the Laceys, loyal to King Charles I, and the Fletchers, loyal to Oliver Cromwell.
Stars: Sharon Maughan, Andrew MacLachlan, Rob Edwards, Lucy Aston
Votes: 235
6. Comedy Playhouse (1961–2017)
30 min | Comedy
Anthology series of one-off, unrelated situation comedies.
Stars: Frank Thornton, John Le Mesurier, Robert Dorning, Bernard Cribbins
Votes: 70
7. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)
60 min | Drama
Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".
Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown
Votes: 66
8. 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
9. Au théâtre ce soir (1966–1990)
Comedy
Stars: Edward Sanderson, Bernard Durand, Robert Manuel, Jacques Ardouin
Votes: 71
10. Theatre 625 (1964–1968)
90 min | Drama
Drama anthology series transmitted on BBC Two.
Stars: Michael Bryant, Judi Dench, Maurice Denham, Margery Mason
Votes: 48
12. New Faces (1954)
Approved | 99 min | Comedy, Musical
Ronny Graham is in trouble on opening night because a big check is due before the curtain can go up. A wealthy Texan says he will put up the money since his daughter is in the show - but he wants to see the show first.
Directors: Harry Horner, John Beal | Stars: Ronny Graham, Eartha Kitt, Robert Clary, Alice Ghostley
Votes: 193
13. Castle in the Air (1952)
89 min | Comedy
The near-bankrupt Earl of Locharne must contend with a government agent trying to requisition his ancestral Scottish castle, as well as a beautiful American woman who wants to buy the place - to say nothing of the resident ghost.
Director: Henry Cass | Stars: David Tomlinson, Helen Cherry, Margaret Rutherford, Barbara Kelly
Votes: 284
14. A Christmas Night with the Stars (1958–1994)
Comedy, Music
Stars: The Television Toppers, Jack Warner, Dick Emery, The Mitchell Minstrels
Votes: 40
15. What's My Line (1951–1964)
30 min | Game-Show
A panel of celebrities trying to guess what a person does for a living, or figure out who a mystery guest is. This is the version for the United Kingdom.
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Isobel Barnett, Gilbert Harding, Barbara Kelly
Votes: 71
16. As Long as They're Happy (1955)
74 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical
A stockbroker's youngest daughter tricks an American singer into visiting her family at their suburban Wimbledon home. Her two sisters and their oddball husbands also visit, and the ... See full summary »
Director: J. Lee Thompson | Stars: Jack Buchanan, Janette Scott, Jeannie Carson, Brenda de Banzie
Votes: 173
17. Misleading Cases (1967–1971)
30 min | Comedy
A court that is frequently presided over by the increasingly amused Mr Justice Swallow and Mr Haddock's long-suffering adversary Sir Joshua Hoot QC.
Stars: Alastair Sim, Roy Dotrice, Avice Landone, Thorley Walters
Votes: 45
18. The Dickie Henderson Show (1960–1968)
30 min | Comedy
A weekly TV comedy series of a British household with Dickie Henderson as the head of the family. Every week would feature a guest star
Stars: Dickie Henderson, June Laverick, Lionel Murton, Danny Grover
Votes: 25
19. Simon and Laura (1955)
87 min | Comedy
In the 1950s days of only BBC television, a wet-behind-the-ears producer has the idea of basing a family drama series on a real-life happily-married actor couple. Unfortunately, he chooses ... See full summary »
Director: Muriel Box | Stars: Peter Finch, Kay Kendall, Muriel Pavlow, Hubert Gregg
Votes: 318
20. Looks Familiar (1970– )
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Nostalgia based panel chat show.
Stars: Denis Norden, Bob Monkhouse, Arthur Askey, Ted Ray
Votes: 29
21. Points of View (1961– )
14 min
A long-running series giving viewers the chance to air their opinions on the BBC's programming. Originally hosted by Robert Robinson, the series now includes more interactive elements, including giving programme makers the right of reply.
Stars: Robert Robinson, Anne Robinson, Barry Took, Jeremy Vine
Votes: 52
22. Derby Day (1952)
Not Rated | 84 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The stories of four sets of characters intersect via chance-encounters at Epsom Downs racecourse on the morning of Derby Day.
Director: Herbert Wilcox | Stars: Anna Neagle, Michael Wilding, Googie Withers, John McCallum
Votes: 226
23. Laughter from the Whitehall (1963– )
75 min | Comedy
Stars: Brian Rix, Sheila Mercier, Larry Noble, Leo Franklyn
24. All for Mary (1955)
79 min | Comedy, Romance
In a Swiss Alpine resort shortly after the War an army officer and upper-class Humpy Miller both set their sights on Mary, the landlord's daughter. After the two come down with chicken pox,... See full summary »
Director: Wendy Toye | Stars: Nigel Patrick, Kathleen Harrison, David Tomlinson, Jill Day
Votes: 142
25. Titi-Pu (1967 TV Movie)
90 min | Musical
A highly-coloured version of The Mikado by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.
Stars: Harry Worth, Richard Wattis, Hattie Jacques, Cyril Ritchard
26. Cilla (1968–1976)
45 min | Music, Family
Singer Cilla Black at the height of popularity, was the grinder of this weekly entertainment series, frittering singing by Ms Black as well as her many guests.
Stars: Cilla Black, The Breakaways, The Irving Davies Dancers, Cliff Richard
Votes: 22
27. Thursday Theatre (1964–1965)
Drama
Stars: John Sharp, Paul Rogers, Robert Flemyng, Rachel Gurney
Votes: 11
28. The Very Merry Widow (1967–1968)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Moira Lister, Molly Urquhart, Donald Hewlett, Diana King
29. Hotel Imperial (1958–1960)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Vic Oliver, Brian Oulton, Tom Gill, Leslie Heritage
30. Beryl Reid (1977–1979)
45 min | Comedy
This self-titled series was three annual specials for Beryl Reid, showcasing her acting and singing alongside her comedy. Special guests included Patricia Hayes and Malcolm McDowell, while writers included Coward and Pinter.
Stars: Beryl Reid, Avril Elgar, Susan Engel, Patricia Hayes
31. Dear Charles (1961 TV Movie)
75 min | Drama
The daughter of a 'widow' is about to become affianced to a young man from a well-to-do family. The girl's mother is not a widow however but a single mother pretending a portrait of an ... See full summary »
Stars: Helen Cherry, Anton Diffring, Terence Longdon, Dudy Nimmo
32. The Very Merry Widow and How (1968– )
Comedy
Stars: Moira Lister, Nicholas Parsons, Jimmy Thompson, Molly Urquhart
33. The Brains Trust (1955–1996)
45 min | Talk-Show
Series in which eminent people of the time gave spontaneous answers to questions of the day.
Stars: Norman Fisher, Jacob Bronowski, Alan Bullock, Julian Huxley
Votes: 8
34. On Stage - London (1957)
30 min
Stars: Alan Melville, Maggie Smith, Millicent Martin, Judy Carne
36. Alan Melville Takes You from A-Z (1956–1959)
Comedy, Family, Music
Stars: Alan Melville, Alfredo Campoli, Jacqueline Delman, Florence Desmond
37. Beryl Reid Says Good Evening (1968– )
Comedy
Stars: Beryl Reid, Hugh Paddick, Jake Thackray, Mary Kenton
38. Look Who's Talking (1973–1985)
30 min | Talk-Show
A talk show whose guests included Ken Dodd, Norman Collier, Dukes and Lee, and Jim Bowen.
Stars: Derek Batey, Pete Murray, Tom O'Connor, Anita Harris
Votes: 8
39. Hot Ice (1952)
65 min | Comedy, Crime
Director: Kenneth Hume | Stars: John Justin, Barbara Murray, Ivor Barnard, John Penrose
40. Before the Fringe (1967)
30 min | Comedy
A series featuring some of the talent who were in vogue before the new broom of Beyond the Fringe swept through comedy.
Stars: Alan Melville, Joan Sims, Peter Reeves, Ronnie Barker
41. Bet Your Life (1952 TV Movie)
45 min | Comedy, Music, Musical
Director: Richard Bird | Stars: Arthur Askey, Brian Reece, Sally Ann Howes, Noele Gordon
42. The World Our Stage (1958)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: BBC Concert Orchestra, Irving Davies, The George Mitchell Singers, Elizabeth Seal
43. The Brighton Belle (1972)
180 min | Drama
Stars: Norman Chappell, Joan Hickson, Flora Robson, Dora Bryan
44. The Show Parade (1956 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Alan Melville, Cicely Courtneidge, Pat Kirkwood, Patricia Burke
45. Iolanthe (1968 TV Movie)
90 min | Musical
Stars: Patrick Cargill, Joan Sims, Jimmy Thompson, Julian Orchard
46. It's My Opinion (1958–1965)
Family
Stars: David Dimbleby, Alan Melville, Alan Bullock, Clifford Selly
47. Out of the Box (1972)
35 min | Game-Show
Stars: Denis Norden, Rosalie Crutchley, Hattie Jacques, Beryl Reid
48. The Whitehall Worrier (1967– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Robert Coote, Moira Lister, Jonathan Cecil, Nan Munro
49. Gay's the Word (1952 TV Movie)
105 min | Musical
Stars: Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, John Wynyard, Margot Bryant
50. Who Said That? (1955–1958)
30 min | Game-Show
Panelists were asked to identify who said a particular well-known quote.
Stars: Gilbert Harding, John Betjeman, Alan Melville, Nancy Spain