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1. The Handmaid's Tale (2017– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.
Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, O-T Fagbenle
Votes: 258,127
2. The Bill (1984–2010)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Police drama series following officers and detectives from Sun Hill Police Station in East London.
Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse
Votes: 4,107
3. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The long running television series of the Grange Hill Comprehensive School, and the children's everyday lives.
Stars: Stuart Organ, Gwyneth Powell, Lee Cornes, Sally Geoghegan
Votes: 1,661
4. Mrs. America (2020)
TV-MA | 51 min | Biography, Drama, History
Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly leads an unexpected fight against the Equal Rights Amendment movement during the 1970s.
Stars: Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Elizabeth Banks, Uzo Aduba
Votes: 13,555
5. Belle (2013)
PG | 100 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
The biracial daughter, Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), of Royal Navy Captain Sir John Lindsay (Matthew Goode) is raised by aristocratic Great-uncle Lord William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) in 18th century England.
Director: Amma Asante | Stars: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode, Emily Watson, Miranda Richardson
Votes: 33,144 | Gross: $10.73M
6. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Not Rated | 75 min | Comedy
Comedy series following the lives of sisters Tracey and Sharon who are left to fend for themselves after their husbands are arrested for armed robbery.
Stars: Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Pauline Quirke, Alun Lewis
Votes: 2,480
7. Where Hands Touch (2018)
PG-13 | 122 min | Drama, Romance, War
A rites of passage story of a bi-racial teen struggling for survival in Nazi Germany.
Director: Amma Asante | Stars: Tom Goodman-Hill, Abbie Cornish, Amandla Stenberg, George MacKay
Votes: 5,659 | Gross: $0.07M
8. Desmond's (1989–1994)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy
Meet Desmond, his non-conforming family, and the regulars of his hairdresser salon in Peckham, London.
Stars: Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe, Ram John Holder, Gyearbuor Asante
Votes: 1,066
9. A United Kingdom (2016)
PG-13 | 111 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of King Seretse Khama of Botswana and how his loving but controversial marriage to a British white woman, Ruth Williams, put his kingdom into political and diplomatic turmoil.
Director: Amma Asante | Stars: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport
Votes: 16,988 | Gross: $3.90M
10. The Billion Dollar Spy
Biography, Drama, Thriller | Pre-production
The true story of a man who became the Pentagon's most valuable spy during the last years of the Cold War.
Director: Amma Asante | Star: Mads Mikkelsen
11. Made in Hollywood (2005– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Talk-Show
"Made In Hollywood" provides an inside look at the new movie and DVD releases, bringing superstar talent and Hollywood magic to you.
Stars: Kylie Erica Mar, Julie L. Harkness, Patrick Stinson, Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay
Votes: 444
12. The South Bank Show (1978– )
53 min | Documentary
ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood
Votes: 216
13. Fake or Fortune (2010– )
63 min | Documentary, Mystery
Journalist Fiona Bruce teams up with art expert Philip Mould to investigate mysteries behind paintings.
Stars: Fiona Bruce, Philip Mould, Bendor Grosvenor, Aviva Burnstock
Votes: 689
14. Last Call with Carson Daly (2002–2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Music, Talk-Show
Join Carson Daly as he checks out the coolest places in LA and talks with today's big names in film and television and introduces you to up-and-coming bands and musicians that rock.
Stars: Carson Daly, Kip Madsen, Zane Carney, Brian McCarthy
Votes: 1,332
16. A Way of Life (2004)
91 min | Drama
At 17 LeighAnne Williams has a six month old baby to look after, with only the help of three teenage squatters who flog stolen gear to make ends meet. A neighbour (actually from Turkey) ... See full summary »
Director: Amma Asante | Stars: Stephanie James, Gary Sheppeard, Nathan Jones, Dean Wong
Votes: 678
17. Red Carpet Report (2009– )
Short, News, Talk-Show
Red Carpet Report, Hollywood's number one independently owned and operated source for Red Carpet interviews, reviews, and news. We never go after gossip and #WeAskMore.
Stars: Kristyn Burtt, Linda Antwi, JJ Snyder, Stephanie Piché
Votes: 104
18. Channel 4 News (I) (1982– )
55 min | News
Britain's most in-depth and probing national evening news bulletin, with political reports, interviews with prominent public figures and arts features.
Stars: Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Liam Dutton, Matt Frei, Cathy Newman
Votes: 235
19. The Best of Friends (1991 TV Movie)
81 min | Biography
Adapted from their letters and journals, this is a portrayal of the unique twenty-five-year friendship shared by Dame Laurentia McLachlan (Benedictine nun), Sir Sydney Cockerell (museum ... See full summary »
Director: Alvin Rakoff | Stars: John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Patrick McGoohan, Amma Asante
Votes: 122
20. Tavis Smiley (2004–2017)
30 min | Talk-Show
A diverse panel of experts on various social, political, economic, and legal issues that are key to Detroit's turnaround.
Stars: Tavis Smiley, Cornel West, Bernie Sanders, Harry Belafonte
Votes: 412
21. Brothers and Sisters (1998– )
Drama
This series revolved around the members of a Baptist congregational choir in Liverpool, England.
Stars: David Harewood, Sandra Bee, Stephen Graham, David Oyelowo
Votes: 95
22. Soundtracking with Edith Bowman (2016 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career.
Stars: Edith Bowman, Ben Wheatley, Damien Chazelle, Nicholas Britell
Votes: 7
23. Freddie and Max (1990)
30 min | Comedy
Maxine Chandler is an aging Hollywood actress residing in a suite at the Savoy Hotel during her London project. She hires Freddie Latham, a bold cockney woman, as her personal aide. Freddie is frank in pointing out Max's evident flaws.
Stars: Anne Bancroft, Charlotte Coleman, Richard Pearson, Ian Congdon-Lee
Votes: 15
24. Comedy Central, Drunk history: Black Stories (2021– )
Comedy
Stars: Rapman, Sheila Atim, Amma Asante, Letitia Hector
25. Girls on Film (2018 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Girls On Film is a film review podcast from a female perspective, hosted by film critic and broadcaster Anna Smith.
Stars: Anna Smith, Mia Bays, Rhianna Dhillon, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh Griaznov
26. Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking (2021)
80 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A look at the life and work of Oscar Micheaux, a pioneer of the African-American film industry.
Director: Francesco Zippel | Stars: Gian Luca Farinelli, Chuck D, Amma Asante, Kwame Kwei-Armah
Votes: 204
27. Belle: The Story (2014 Video)
4 min | Documentary, Short
mulatto girl, half African slave and half British nobility gets sent to England to be raised in her father's ancestral home. Grows up educated as an English lady, along with her girl cousin.
Stars: Amma Asante, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Damian Jones, Tom Wilkinson
28. Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women (2014)
145 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Using rare footage and exclusive interviews with filmmakers from all over the globe, "Reel Herstory" corrects the historic notion that women behind the scenes in motion pictures held ... See full summary »
Director: Ally Acker | Stars: Jodie Foster, Dede Allen, Gillian Armstrong, Margaret Booth
Votes: 22
29. Bafta's 60 Seconds With... (2014– )
2 min | Biography
Stars: Allen Leech, Sharon Horgan, Lily James, David Mitchell
Votes: 10
30. Levittown
Drama | Announced
True account of the explosive events that transpired when the first African American family moved into the iconic whites-only suburb of Levittown, PA.
31. Hunted by Their Families
Drama | Announced
About family honor killings among Muslims in Britain and other European countries.
Director: Amma Asante
32. The DVD Collection (2001–2005)
Documentary
Stars: Stuart Maconie, Richard Jobson, Antonia Quirke, Adam Smith
33. Hush Little Baby (2000)
43 min | Short, Thriller
Roach Skinner a reformed criminal becomes embroiled in the dark world of a Nigerian drug courier being chased by her dangerous 'husband'.
Director: Deola Folarin | Stars: Amma Asante, Femi Elufowoju Jr., Ryan Whitney, Kevin Howarth
34. Nokia 'No Time to Die' Television Commercial (2020 Video)
1 min | Short, Action, Adventure
A television commercial for the 5G Nokia smartphone, partnered with the James Bond brand.
Director: Amma Asante | Stars: Lashana Lynch, Amilcar Franco, George Georgiou
Votes: 25
35. Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso (II) (2016 Podcast Series)
Stars: Sam Fragoso, Ashish Jha, W. Kamau Bell, Jenny Slate
Votes: 12
36. No Frills (1988)
30 min | Comedy
A woman moves in with her daughter and grand-daughter.
Stars: Kathy Staff, Belinda Sinclair, Katharine Schlesinger, Jan Ravens
Votes: 6
37. Refuge (II) (2019)
19 min | Short, Drama
After moving to Austria, Rachel runs headlong into the trauma associated with the Holocaust - and her feelings about the refugee crisis. With guidance from a former Ethiopian refugee, ... See full summary »
Director: Sara Logan Hofstein | Stars: Katharina Sporrer, David Wurawa, Susanne Gschwendtner, Doina Weber
38. Life Cinematic (2020– )
Documentary
Filmmakers draw on their knowledge and expertise to shine a light on the artistry of films that they love.
Stars: Edith Bowman, Sofia Coppola, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Edgar Wright
Votes: 28
39. Secrets Out (1985–1987)
Family, Game-Show
Stars: Mike Smith, Johnny Ball, Melissa Wilkes, Alison Bettles
40. 3rd Screen Nation Film and Television Awards 2005 (2005 TV Special)
Director: Fidel Thomas | Stars: Melvin Van Peebles, Amma Asante, Josie D'Arby
41. The Into Film Awards 2017 (2017 TV Special)
The Into Film Awards 2017, presented from Odeon Leicester Square. Hosted by Edith Bowman.
Stars: Daniel Craig, Ruth Wilson, Eddie Redmayne, Barbara Broccoli
Votes: 9
42. A Letter to Loved Ones (2021)
4 min | Short
An open letter to encourage Black Britons to take the COVID-19 vaccine, signed by some of the most high-profile names in the UK.
Director: Amma Asante | Stars: Naomi Ackie, David Harewood, Lenny Henry, Rose Hudson-Wilkin
43. Belle: The History Behind the Painting (2014 Video)
5 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Misan Sagay, Paula Byrne, William Murray, Amma Asante
44. F-Rated Podcast (2023 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Join us for feminist chat with remarkable women in film from director Amma Asante to multi-award winning composer Nainita Desai. Hosted by F-Rated founder, Holly Tarquini and BBC World ... See full summary »
Stars: Holly Dunkley Tarquini, Anu Anand, Amma Asante, Sarah Gavron
Votes: 8
45.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
One for the Ladies
(1989)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
The death of a bigamist leads tosh to a confusing and difficult conclusion.
Director: Terry Green | Stars: Kevin Lloyd, Andrew Mackintosh, Mark Powley, Kelly Lawrence
Votes: 37
46.
Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode:
First Time Caller
(1994)
TV-14 | Comedy
With Sharon and Dorien doing something for the community - though Dorien's reasons for becoming a first-aider are questionable - Tracey feels left out and rings a local radio phone-in to ... See full summary »
Director: Charlie Hanson | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Alun Lewis
Votes: 26
47.
Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode:
It Happened in Hollywood
(1993)
TV-14 | Comedy
Years ago Auntie Sylvie told the sisters that they were adopted and now she has died they get to see their birth certificates, stating that their real father was called G. Hamilton. They ... See full summary »
Director: Charlie Hanson | Stars: George Hamilton, George Wendt, Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson
Votes: 31
48.
Freddie and Max (1990)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1990)
Comedy
Director: John Stroud | Stars: Anne Bancroft, Charlotte Coleman, Amma Asante, Flaminia Cinque
49.
Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode:
Episode #9.3
(1986)
Comedy, Drama, Family
Imelda gets revenge against Ziggy by putting fibreglass down his back and a small fire causes the entire lower school to be closed.
Director: Edward Pugh | Stars: Gwyneth Powell, Michael Cronin, Michael Sheard, George A. Cooper
Votes: 13
50.
Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode:
Episode #9.5
(1986)
Comedy, Drama, Family
Laura and Julia attend Cheryl Webb's party, and Julia has too much to drink. Jackie gives Zammo her £25 savings when she finds he's sold his moped.
Director: Roger Singleton-Turner | Stars: Lucinda Curtis, Michael Sheard, Karen Lewis-Attenborough, Karen Ford
Votes: 13