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1. 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: 325
2. Whodunnit? (1972–1978)
45 min | Family, Game-Show, Mystery
British game show in which celebrity panelists were shown a dramatised murder and had to guess the identity of the killer or killers from the clues presented.
Stars: Jon Pertwee, Patrick Mower, Anouska Hempel, Liza Goddard
Votes: 139
3. Crackerjack! (1955–2021)
45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
The shows were broadcast live in front of an audience largely of children, originally at the King's Theatre on Hammersmith Road until 1963, then at the BBC Television Theatre (now the ... See full summary »
Stars: Bert Hayes, Peter Glaze, Jillian Comber, Leslie Crowther
Votes: 119
4. Give Us a Clue (1979–2022)
25 min | Game-Show
A British TV show where every week a team of celebrities would play Charades
Stars: Lionel Blair, Michael Parkinson, Liza Goddard, Una Stubbs
Votes: 66
5. The Basil Brush Show (1968–1980)
Comedy, Family
Jokes and comical stories told by the red fox puppet "Basil Brush" with the help of guests.
Stars: Basil Brush, Bert Hayes, Derek Fowlds, Roy North
Votes: 130
6. The Good Old Days (1953–1983)
60 min | Comedy, Musical
A re-creation of the Music Hall variety shows that were popular in the late Victorian and the Edwardian periods (late 1800s and early 1900s). Entertainers performed musical, comedy, magic ... See full summary »
Stars: Leonard Sachs, Dudley Stevens, Jenny Wren, Penny Rigden
Votes: 90
7. The Spider's Web (1960)
88 min | Mystery
When an intruder is killed in her house, the comfortable life of Clarissa Hailsham-Browne is turned upside-down.
Director: Godfrey Grayson | Stars: Glynis Johns, John Justin, Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge
Votes: 276
8. The Golden Shot (1967–1975)
45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Viewers are asked to call in and help aim the titular "golden shot", a crossbow mounted on the front of the TV camera. The cameraman is blindfolded, so the viewers give him directions ... See full summary »
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Anne Aston, Carol Dilworth, Norman Vaughan
Votes: 57
9. Candid Camera (II) (1960–1976)
Comedy, Reality-TV
The UK version of Candid Camera came British TV's in 1960.The host was Bob Monkhouse. The people playing the jokes on the public where Jonathan Routh and Arthur Atkins and it lasted for seven years.
Stars: Peter Dulay, Sheila Bernette, Eve Polycarpou, Arthur Atkins
Votes: 72
10. Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium (1955–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A revival of the British variety show Tonight at the London Palladium, it ran from 28 October 1973 to 28 October 1974.
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Trinder, Norman Vaughan, Don Arroll
Votes: 48
11. Compact (1962–1965)
30 min | Drama
BBC series set in the offices of a glossy women's magazine.
Stars: Frances Bennett, Robert Desmond, Ronald Allen, Louise Dunn
Votes: 21
12. 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
13. 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
14. Looks Familiar (1970– )
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Nostalgia based panel chat show.
Stars: Denis Norden, Bob Monkhouse, Arthur Askey, Ted Ray
Votes: 29
15. A Christmas Night with the Stars (1958–1994)
Comedy, Music
Stars: The Television Toppers, Jack Warner, Dick Emery, The Mitchell Minstrels
Votes: 40
16. Celebrity Squares (I) (1975–1997)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
British version of "Hollywood Squares" with nine celebrities of different stature arranged in a grid.
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, William Rushton, Arthur Mullard, John Inman
Votes: 75
17. Jokers Wild (1969–1974)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A weekly comedy panel show in which two teams of three comedians each play for points by telling jokes on a subject chosen by the host. While a comedian was telling a joke, a member of the ... See full summary »
Stars: Barry Cryer, Les Dawson, Ray Martine, Ted Ray
Votes: 49
18. Dee Time (1967–1969)
45 min | Music
Dee Time starred charismatic former BBC Radio 1 DJ Simon Dee in a series of hip talk shows in which he interviewed the big names in the TV and film showbiz-set as well as stars of the world of popular music.
Stars: Simon Dee, The Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra, Leonard Martin, Anita Harris
Votes: 57
20. Five O'Clock Club (1963–1966)
30 min | Family
Children's programme for the under-twelves.
Stars: Ollie Beak, Muriel Young, Fred Barker, Angela White
Votes: 17
21. The Val Doonican Show (1965–1970)
Stars: Val Doonican, Cliff Adams, The Gojos, Ken Thorne
Votes: 12
22. The Eamonn Andrews Show (1964–1969)
Talk-Show
A 45-minute late-night chat and music program from ABC hosted by the genial Irishman in which a collection of guests, some daring, some downright boring, had Eamonn's forehead in an even greater lather than usual.
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Spike Milligan, Sandie Shaw, Peter Cook
Votes: 58
23. The Val Doonican Show (1970–1975)
60 min | Comedy, Music
The star and host of this show, taped in England, was Val Doonican, an Irishman, who along with comedians Bernard Cribbins and Bob Todd, were featured in this variety show. Both English and American stars were guests.
Stars: Val Doonican, Fabric, Norman Maen, Jack Parnell
Votes: 14
24. The Rolf Harris Show (1967–1974)
50 min | Music
Stars: Rolf Harris, Anne Chapman, Linda Lawrence, Roger Howlett
Votes: 33
25. Val Parnell's Spectacular (1956–1961)
60 min | Music
A variety show frequently featuring top talent.
Stars: Dave King, Arthur Haynes, Jack Parnell Orchestra, Alma Cogan
Votes: 14
26. The London Palladium Show (1966–1969)
Comedy, Music
Stars: Jack Parnell, The Mike Sammes Singers, Jimmy Tarbuck, Bob Monkhouse
Votes: 22
27. Before Your Very Eyes (1952–1958)
30 min
Stars: Arthur Askey, Sabrina, Diana Decker, Dickie Henderson
28. Saturday Night at the Mill (1976–1981)
Talk-Show
Stars: Bob Langley, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen, Tony Lewis, Donny MacLeod
Votes: 14
29. All Star Comedy Carnival (1972 TV Movie)
94 min | Comedy
Jimmy Tarbuck hosts another All Star Comedy Carnival, this time with skits from Love Thy Neighbour, Rod Hull and Emu, Nearest and Dearest, Moira Anderson, Father Dear Father, Thirty Minutes... See full summary »
Directors: Terry Henebery, Stuart Allen, Les Chatfield, Bryan Izzard, Mike Lloyd, David Mallet, Bill Podmore, William G. Stewart | Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, Moira Anderson, Anne Aston, Nina Baden-Semper
Votes: 14
30. The David Nixon Show (1972–1977)
50 min | Talk-Show
Stars: David Nixon, Anita Harris, Freddie Davies, Penny Meredith
Votes: 21
31. The New London Palladium Show (1965– )
Music
Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Cliff Richard
32. BBC Show of the Week (1965–1975)
60 min | Music
Stars: The Irving Davies Dancers, The Mike Sammes Singers, The George Mitchell Singers, Keith Michell
Votes: 19
33. Whose Baby? (1973–1988)
25 min | Game-Show
A celebrity panel meet the child of a well-known person, and guess who their parents are.
Stars: David Nixon, Richard Coleman, Jimmy Young, Diana Coupland
Votes: 11
34. David Nixon's Magic Box (1970– )
50 min
Popular magician and entertainer David Nixon, presents his own variety show with resident singer Miss Anita Harris, magical assistant Ali Bongo and many of David's special guests.
Stars: David Nixon, Anita Harris, Ali Bongo, Les Dawson
Votes: 13
35. Night of 100 Stars (1977 TV Special)
95 min
Kenneth More hosted this gala performance to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee. It was held in the presence of Princess Alexandra.
Stars: Patrick Allen, Moira Anderson, Amanda Barrie, Bernard Bresslaw
36. Showtime (I) (1959–1961)
Stars: David Nixon, The George Mitchell Singers, Dorothy Wayne, Stanley Unwin
37. Larry Grayson (1975–1977)
60 min | Comedy
Comedy and sketches show that capitalized on Larry's slick stage style with a set that consisted of a large marble staircase using dry ice drifting around the foot of it like a great London fog.
Stars: Larry Grayson, Dennis Plowright, Bill Pertwee, David Lodge
Votes: 12
38. Alan Melville Takes You from A-Z (1956–1959)
Comedy, Family, Music
Stars: Alan Melville, Alfredo Campoli, Jacqueline Delman, Florence Desmond
39. Wednesday at Eight (1976–1978)
A variety show hosted by Tom O'Connor, including the "Name That Tune" quiz, and an assorted collection of music and entertainment acts.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Tom O'Connor, Lionel Blair and His Dancers, The Nigel Lythgoe Dancers
40. Shut That Door! (1972–1977)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Larry Grayson, Joan Rhodes, Diana Dors, Dennis Plowright
42. Moira Anderson Sings (1968–1971)
Music
Stars: Moira Anderson, BBC Scottish Radio Orchestra, The King-Fishers, Ivor Emmanuel
43. Blackpool Night Out (1964–1965)
Stars: Mike Winters, Bernie Winters, Robert Sharples, Lionel Blair and His Dancers
44. The Saturday Show (1955–1962)
Comedy, Music
Stars: The Television Toppers, Norrie Paramor, Denny Bettis, The Dolls
45. Saturday Stars (1968–1969)
45 min | Music
Stars: Vikki Carr, Mireille Mathieu, Bruce Forsyth, The Bachelors
46. The Centre Show (1950–1956)
Comedy, Family
Stars: Steve Race, Malcolm Lockyer, Benny Hill, Dick Emery
Votes: 13
47. Tricks 'n' Nixon (1963)
25 min | Family
Stars: David Nixon, Bert Hayes, Stanley Unwin, Bernard Hughes
48. A Royal Gala (1966 TV Special)
150 min | Comedy, Music
A television charity gala in aid of the Cinema and Televsion Benevolent Fund and the Bowles Rocks Trust performed by the biggest names on ITV in 1966. Recorded at the London Palladium in the presence of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Directors: Colin Clews, Clarke Tait | Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Bernard Braden, David Frost, Peter Adamson
50. Puss in Boots (1962 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Stars: David Nixon, Reg Varney, Tommy Fields, John McHugh