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51. Breakfast Impossible: Series One (2011)
Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Directors: Billy T. Boyd, Steve Guynn, Claude Miles | Stars: Claude Miles, Billy T. Boyd, Steve Guynn, Stacey T. Gillespie
Votes: 22
54. The Greater Evil (2015)
Not Rated | 8 min | Short, Drama, Horror
A jaded political campaign operative gradually realizes the horrific true nature of the popular yet brash candidate she is working for.
Director: William R. Coughlan | Stars: Jennifer Massey, Michael Gabel, Nick DePinto, Nello DeBlasio
Votes: 12
55. A Better Read (1980)
Talk-Show
Stars: Bill Grundy, Frederick Nolan, Kevin Whately, Douglas Adams
56. Blix från klar himmel (1992–1994)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy, Music
A talkshow hosted by Erik Blix featuring all kinds of personalities, current events, comedy, music and more comedy.
Stars: Erik Blix, Mats Ljung, Krister Classon, Helena Bergström
57. Infinite Mhz (1999–2001)
25 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Douglas Adams, Marc DeFalco, Jess Holderbaum, Zachary Norman
58. Parrot Fashion (2007 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
The writing and production of the Doctor Who story "The Pirate Planet", featuring interviews with Douglas Adams, John Leeson, Pennant Roberts and Mary Tamm.
Director: Kevin Davies | Stars: Douglas Adams, Tom Baker, Clive Bennett, Martin Benson
59. Cyberpunks and Technophobes (1993– )
Documentary
In the UK there is a trend for teenagers to drop science subjects at school, and to concentrate on the arts. This programme looks at why there is a trend towards technophobia despite ... See full summary »
Stars: Tim Parsons, Douglas Adams, Craig Charles
60. The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (1966–1999)
Documentary, Family
The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are annual lectures by the Royal Institution presenting scientific subjects the general public in an entertaining manner (since 1825), this series was broadcast by BBC Two from 1966-1999.
Stars: David Phillips, Eric R. Laithwaite, Heinz Wolff, George Porter
Votes: 72
61. Closed Lines (2014)
Short, Sci-Fi
Following the Destruction at Veda, travel between parallel worlds became impossible. For the Humans who traveled between worlds, the withdrawal brought madness.
Director: Sven Granlund | Stars: Brandy Altmeyer, Dave Barrett, Jessica Bay, Russ Croley
62. What a Performance! (1997–2000)
60 min | Comedy
The inimitable Mr. Monkhouse presents an exploration of comedy sub-genres. With contributions from famous faces and behind the scenes persons he looks in turn at: Drag, Miserable Gits, Battleaxes, Camp, Double Acts, Cads, and Madcaps.
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Clive James, John Inman, Lesley Joseph
63. Communicate! (1980–1982)
20 min | Documentary, Family
Series for teenagers to stimulate their interest in language skills.
Stars: Douglas Adams, Brian Cook, Paddy Kingsland, John Lloyd
64. The Agenda (1996– )
News, Talk-Show
Stars: Andrew Rawnsley, David Stafford, Simon Hoggart, Patrick Kane
65.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Five Doctors
(1983)
TV-G | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and his previous incarnations are brought to the Death Zone on his homeworld Gallifrey as part of a renegade Time Lord's scheme.
Directors: Peter Moffatt, John Nathan-Turner, Pennant Roberts | Stars: Peter Davison, Jon Pertwee, Patrick Troughton, Richard Hurndall
Votes: 1,463
66.
The South Bank Show (1978– )
Episode:
Douglas Adams
(1992)
Documentary
Documentary about the mostly harmless science fiction writer Douglas Adams.
Director: John Carlaw | Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Douglas Adams, Michael Bywater, Richard Dawkins
Votes: 28
67.
Top Ten (1998– )
Episode:
TV Sci-Fi
(2001)
Music, Documentary
The longest-serving occupant of the TARDIS, Tom Baker, presents a countdown of the top television science-fiction series.
Stars: Tom Baker, Nick Frost, Douglas Adams, Gerry Anderson
Votes: 11
68.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
City of Death: Part One
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
While sightseeing in Paris, the Doctor and Romana find themselves repeatedly reliving the same moments in time. A visit to the Louvre Museum leads the Doctor to suspect an alien plot to steal the Mona Lisa.
Director: Michael Hayes | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Julian Glover, Catherine Schell
Votes: 835
69.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Destiny of the Daleks: Episode One
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and Romana find themselves on Skaro and forced to be military advisers to the Daleks' enemy, Movellans, while the Daleks revive Davros.
Director: Ken Grieve | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Tim Barlow, Peter Straker
Votes: 582
70.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Nightmare of Eden: Part One
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Starliner Empress comes out of warp and collides with a scientific survey ship, the Hecate. The Doctor and Romana arrive offering to help separate the two ships but all is not as it seems.
Director: Alan Bromly | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Lewis Fiander, David Daker
Votes: 443
71.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Creature from the Pit: Part One
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Tardis lands on the overgrown jungle planet of Chloris where the Doctor examines an unusual giant eggshell but soon he and Romana are taken prisoner by the guards of Lady Adrasta, the planet's cruel ruler.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Myra Frances, Eileen Way
Votes: 471
72.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Horns of Nimon: Part One
(1979)
TV-PG | 26 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
After colliding with a spaceship, The Doctor, Romana and K-9 learn young natives from a peaceful planet called Aneth are being transported into a great labyrinth called "The Power Complex" ... See full summary »
Director: Kenny McBain | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Graham Crowden, Michael Osborne
Votes: 462
73.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Pirate Planet: Part One
(1978)
TV-Y | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
In seeking the second segment of the Key to Time, the TARDIS heads for an icy world but lands on a populated planet that shouldn't be there.
Director: Pennant Roberts | Stars: Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, Bruce Purchase, Andrew Robertson
Votes: 590
74.
Doctor on the Go (1975–1977)
Episode:
For Your Own Good...
(1977)
Comedy
Gervaise Gascoigne, the pompous, rude and very wealthy father of James, arrives as a patient at the hospital and manages to irritate everybody, including his son, whom he refers to as ... See full summary »
Stars: Geoffrey Davies, Robin Nedwell, Andrew Knox, Derek Francis
Votes: 8
75.
Have I Got News for You (1990– )
Episode:
Episode #4.9
(1992)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Director: John F.D. Northover | Stars: Angus Deayton, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Douglas Adams
Votes: 12
76.
Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
Episode:
Episode #4.7
(1985)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: David Letterman, Bill Wendell, Douglas Adams, Rich Hall
77.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
The Light Entertainment War
(1974)
TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy
A parody of war includes the invasion of Norway by tutu-clad commandos and a plea to the public to treat the war seriously.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 772
78.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
Mr. Neutron
(1974)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy
The search for Mr. Neutron, who plans to dominate the world, stretches from a London suburb to the Yukon, and results in the destruction of earthly civilization.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 752
79.
Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969–1974)
Episode:
Party Political Broadcast
(1974)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
A spoof of British political-party broadcasts includes the finals of "the worst family in Britain" contest, a violent cricket match and a housewife who revolutionized beekeeping.
Director: Ian MacNaughton | Stars: Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Votes: 748
80.
Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode:
Douglas Adams: The Man Who Blew Up the World
(2001)
Not Rated | 44 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Douglas Adams: The Man Who Blew Up the World.
Director: John Bush | Stars: Douglas Adams, Clive Anderson, Linda Duffin, Sue Freestone
Votes: 9
81.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
City of Death: Part Two
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Count Scarlioni has the Doctor, Romana and Duggan locked in his basement but the trio manage to escape and learn of the Count's experiments with time travel. Even more surprising are his multiple genuine copies of the Mona Lisa.
Director: Michael Hayes | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Julian Glover, Catherine Schell
Votes: 722
82.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
City of Death: Part Three
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Travelling back in time to 1505 Florence in search of Leonardo da Vinci, the Doctor is surprised to instead find Count Scarlioni under a different name. Back in 1979, Romana and Duggan attempt to stop the Count's heist but arrive too late.
Director: Michael Hayes | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Julian Glover, Catherine Schell
Votes: 703
83.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
City of Death: Part Four
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Count Scarlioni reveals his true form as Scaroth, the last of the Jagaroth and uses his time machine to go back in time and rewrite history. The Doctor, Romana and Duggan take to the Tardis in a race against time to stop him.
Director: Michael Hayes | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Julian Glover, Catherine Schell
Votes: 737
84.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Destiny of the Daleks: Episode Two
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
While the Daleks assign Romana to their excavation detail, the Doctor and an escaped prisoner help the Movellans' attempt to beat the Daleks.
Director: Ken Grieve | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Tim Barlow, Peter Straker
Votes: 513
85.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Destiny of the Daleks: Episode Three
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor reaches Davros first, but can he hang on to him? Meanwhile, the Movellans test a bomb to incinerate the planet.
Director: Ken Grieve | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Tim Barlow, Peter Straker
Votes: 500
86.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Destiny of the Daleks: Episode Four
(1979)
TV-PG | 26 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
To break the centuries-old stalemate in their war, the Movellans need the Doctor, as do the Daleks Davros. The solution is simple, but neither side can see it, nor would the Doctor upset ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Grieve | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Tim Barlow, Peter Straker
Votes: 504
87.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Horns of Nimon: Part Two
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and K-9 struggle to repair the Tardis and rescue Romana from Skonnos where she is accused of space piracy.
Director: Kenny McBain | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Graham Crowden, Michael Osborne
Votes: 419
88.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Horns of Nimon: Part Three
(1980)
TV-PG | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Discovering the Nimon power room puts the Doctor onto the immense threat facing the universe, all enabled by Soldeed's crazed plan to return his war-mongering people to military glory.
Director: Kenny McBain | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Graham Crowden, Michael Osborne
Votes: 413
89.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Horns of Nimon: Part Four
(1980)
TV-PG | 27 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
While the Doctor endeavors to amend putting Romana in great peril, she experiences a foretaste of Skonnos's fate on the ravaged planet Crinoth, and a shocked but undeterred Soldeed gets a glimmer of how he's been used by the Nimon.
Director: Kenny McBain | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Graham Crowden, Michael Osborne
Votes: 417
90.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Pirate Planet: Part Two
(1978)
TV-Y | 26 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and Kimus head to the Bridge to try and rescue Romana, leaving K9 and Mula to search for Pralix.
Director: Pennant Roberts | Stars: Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, Bruce Purchase, Andrew Robertson
Votes: 514
91.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Pirate Planet: Part Three
(1978)
TV-Y | 26 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Mentiads take the Doctor, Romana and Kimus to a reunion with K9 and Mula, where they set about trying to defeat the Captain's plans.
Director: Pennant Roberts | Stars: Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, Bruce Purchase, Andrew Robertson
Votes: 513
92.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Pirate Planet: Part Four
(1978)
TV-Y | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor reveals the truth about the real power on Zanak and must try and stop the Captain and Xanxia before Earth becomes their next victim.
Director: Pennant Roberts | Stars: Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, Bruce Purchase, Rosalind Lloyd
Votes: 519
93.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Nightmare of Eden: Part Two
(1979)
TV-PG | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The unstable interphase of the two ships opens up unexpected passageways for dangerous monsters caged in an electronic zoo aboard the cruise ship to escape. Meanwhile, as an attempt is made... See full summary »
Director: Alan Bromly | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Lewis Fiander, David Daker
Votes: 404
94.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Nightmare of Eden: Part Three
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Hiding out from arresting authorities in the electronic zoo's inhospitable Eden exhibit, the Doctor and Romana discover a man reported dead. Meanwhile, the monsters, called mandrels, start ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Bromly | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Lewis Fiander, David Daker
Votes: 402
95.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Nightmare of Eden: Part Four
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
After succeeding in separating the two merged ships, the Doctor discovers the identities of the drug runners. He, Romana and K-9 endeavor to catch them cleverly while also avoiding both the... See full summary »
Director: Alan Bromly | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Lewis Fiander, Geoffrey Bateman
Votes: 408
96.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Armageddon Factor: Part Six
(1979)
Not Rated | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Romana looks on as Princess Astra turns herself into the sixth segment of the Key to Time, giving the Shadow ultimate power. The Doctor and Drax arrive just in time but for the Doctor one final trial remains.
Director: Michael Hayes | Stars: Tom Baker, Mary Tamm, John Woodvine, Lalla Ward
Votes: 429
97.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Creature from the Pit: Part Two
(1979)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Descending into the pit, the Doctor meets the banished astrologer Organon who tells him of Lady Adrasta's monopoly over the planet's supply of metal. Back on the surface, Romana tries to prevent Adrasta from destroying K9.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Myra Frances, Eileen Way
Votes: 421
98.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Creature from the Pit: Part Three
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Trapped face to featureless face with the alien creature, the Doctor tries his best to communicate with it. Meanwhile, as Adrasta's group tries to break through metallic bio-blockage ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Myra Frances, Eileen Way
Votes: 419
99.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Creature from the Pit: Part Four
(1979)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Full revelation of Adrasta's wicked acts in maintaining her planetary monopoly on metal brings her reign to an end, but the victimized alien creature holds a secret: massive interstellar ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Myra Frances, Eileen Way
Votes: 419
100.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Radio Night
(1993)
Documentary
Directors: Steve Bendelack, Christopher Bruce, Fisher Dilke, Gerry Pomeroy, John Silver | Stars: Douglas Adams, Simon Brett, Steve Coogan, Peter Cook