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1. 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: 401
2. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jay Leno takes over the Tonight Show with interview, sketches, and plenty of laughs.
Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall, John Melendez
Votes: 10,948
3. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 19,002
4. Biography (1987– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life stories of various historical figures and celebrities are told.
Stars: Jack Perkins, Peter Graves, Harry Smith, Robert J. Thompson
Votes: 2,095
5. 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
6. The Midnight Special (1972–1981)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late night rock and pop music performances are featured.
Stars: Wolfman Jack, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer, Gladys Knight
Votes: 385
7. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,514
8. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,325
9. Absolute Beginners (1986)
PG-13 | 108 min | Drama, Musical, Romance
In London in 1958, a young photographer seeks media stardom to keep the love of a beautiful, aspiring fashion designer.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Patsy Kensit, Eddie O'Connell, David Bowie, James Fox
Votes: 3,734 | Gross: $0.93M
10. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,131
11. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 322
12. Clatterford (2006–2009)
60 min | Comedy
The comical misadventures of friends involved with a women's club. Retitled as "Clatterford" in the United States.
Stars: Sue Johnston, Dawn French, Maggie Steed, Jennifer Saunders
Votes: 1,325
13. The One Show (2006– )
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
A live magazine programme featuring topical stories and big name studio guests.
Stars: Alex Jones, Matt Baker, Christine Lampard, Adrian Chiles
Votes: 626
14. Percy (1971)
R | 103 min | Comedy
Edwin Antony (Hywel Bennett) is emasculated in an accident which kills a young philanderer. Doctors successfully replace his member with that of the dead man, but refuse to tell him the ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Thomas | Stars: Hywel Bennett, Denholm Elliott, Cyd Hayman, Julia Foster
Votes: 470
15. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2014)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Comedian Jimmy Fallon hosts a late-night talk show.
Stars: Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Steve Higgins, Bashir Salahuddin
Votes: 13,871
16. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 5,003
17. Behind the Music (1997–2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Music
Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed.
Stars: Jim Forbes, David Wild, Alexander Milas, Eddie Trunk
Votes: 1,667
18. Later... With Jools Holland (1992– )
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Late-night music and chat show with celebrity guests.
Stars: Jools Holland, Paul Weller, PJ Harvey, Robert Plant
Votes: 571
19. The Virgin Soldiers (1969)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, War
A group of young British soldiers billeted in Singapore of the year 1950 dreaming about winning the love of the daughter of the Regimental Sergeant Major.
Director: John Dexter | Stars: Lynn Redgrave, Hywel Bennett, Nigel Davenport, Nigel Patrick
Votes: 478
20. Austin City Limits (1975– )
60 min | Documentary, Music
Established singer-songwriters and acclaimed newcomers perform country, blues, rock, folk, bluegrass, and related styles of music from Studio 6A of public television station KLRU (formerly KLRN) at the University of Texas at Austin.
Stars: Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Jason Isbell
Votes: 327
21. Ready, Steady, Go! (1963–1966)
50 min | Music
London based British Rock/Pop tv show broadcast every Friday night during its run until 23/12/1966. Presented by Keith Fordyce & Cathy McGowan. Featuring many performances by The Beatles,Rolling Stones & The Who amongst other 60's greats.
Stars: Sandy Sarjeant, Cathy McGowan, Mick Jagger, Dusty Springfield
Votes: 80
22. Melody Makers: Should've Been There (2016)
97 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Melody Maker Magazine's Chief Contributing Photographer(1965-1975), Barrie Wentzell tells the story of the rise and fall of the magazine, which marked the end to a style of rock n' roll journalism that no longer exit's today.
Director: Leslie Ann Coles | Stars: Steve 'Abbo' Abbot, Pete Agnew, Keith Altham, Ian Anderson
Votes: 69
23. The Don Lane Show (1975–1983)
90 min | Comedy
Follows one of the most popular talk shows in Australian television history hosted by Don Lane and co-hosted with Bert Newton.
Stars: Don Lane, Bert Newton, Pete Smith, Kevin Arnett
Votes: 46
24. Imagine (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Biography, History
Wide-ranging BBC arts programme.
Stars: Alan Yentob, Tracey Emin, Chuck Close, Richard Rogers
Votes: 147
25. The Last Resort with Jonathan Ross (1987–1997)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Groundbreaking and influential British talk show which made a star of its host Jonathan Ross.
Stars: Jonathan Ross, John Benson, Steve Nieve, Rowland Rivron
Votes: 43
26. Late Night Horror (1968)
Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Late Night Horror" was a short lived horror play anthology that aired in the United Kingdom weekly in 1968 from 11 April 1968 until 16 May 1968 on the BBC. It comprised 6 x 30 minutes horror stories.
Stars: Claire Bloom, Diane Cilento, Roy Dotrice, Michele Dotrice
Votes: 18
27. Talk Stoop (2009– )
Talk-Show
Talk Stoop is an Emmy award-winning interview program hosted by Nessa Diab that airs on NBC. On the show Nessa interviews actors, musicians, athletes, and politicians. "Talk Stoop" is ... See full summary »
Stars: Cat Greenleaf, William Shatner, Brooke Shields, Jason Biggs
Votes: 122
28. Beat-Club (1965–1981)
30 min | Music
Rock''s legendary performers graced the stage of this famed television show. Performing on television with no time limitations, these artists were able to pull out all the stops on, what today are, some of their most recognizable songs.
Stars: Uschi Nerke, Dave Lee Travis, Gitta Weidhaas, Karin Weidhaas
Votes: 80
29. VH1 Storytellers (1996– )
60 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: David Weier, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews
Votes: 162
30. Juke Box Jury (1959–1990)
30 min | Music
A panel of notable personalities rate the latest pop records.
Stars: David Jacobs, Pete Murray, Alan Freeman, Katie Boyle
Votes: 58
31. Bobby (2016)
97 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
A film which marks the 50th anniversary of England's victory in the 1966 World Cup, and uncovers the truth behind the man who led them to it - Bobby is a portrait of a footballing icon. ... See full summary »
Director: Ron Scalpello | Stars: Gordon Banks, Russell Brand, Tony Carr, Nigel Clarke
Votes: 563
32. Die Drehscheibe (1964–1982)
40 min | Family, Music, News
Die Drehscheibe is a tabloid and country magazine on the television channel ZDF.
Stars: Rut Speer, Helge Philipp, Oldwig Jancke, Gerd Mausbach
Votes: 65
33. London: The Modern Babylon (2012)
Not Rated | 125 min | Documentary, History, Music
London: The Modern Babylon is legendary director Julien Temple's epic time-traveling voyage to the heart of his hometown.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Keith Allen, Michael Gambon, Steve Jones, Bill Nighy
Votes: 657
34. The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert (2009 TV Special)
Not Rated | 255 min | Music
A four-hour music event featuring performances from two concerts held at Madison Square Garden.
Director: Joel Gallen | Stars: Jeff Beck, Crosby Stills & Nash, Aretha Franklin, Metallica
Votes: 418
35. Beat! Beat! Beat! (1966–1969)
45 min | Music
"Beat Beat Beat" was produced and broadcast by HR (Hessischer Rundfunk) very often in co-operation with the US-Forces Station AFN in Frankfurt. The series run from 7 January 1966 to 7 ... See full summary »
Stars: Cherry Wainer, Don Storer, Charlie Hickman, Pan's People
Votes: 17
36. The Kinks: Echoes of a World - The Story of the Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society (2018)
72 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the 1968 album The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society. After failing to chart upon release it went on to become one of the most influential works in rock.
Director: Charlie Thomas | Stars: The Kinks, Dave Davies, Mick Avory, Ray Davies
Votes: 157
37. Without Walls (1990–1996)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
Featured various avant-garde and alternative cultural topics.
Stars: Paul Morley, Tony Blackburn, Auberon Waugh, Lynn Barber
Votes: 27
38. Return to Waterloo (1984 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 60 min | Drama, Musical
An unnamed Traveler boards the Guildford-Waterloo train and proceeds to daydream about his life and of having interactions with his fellow passengers.
Director: Ray Davies | Stars: Tim Roth, Kenneth Colley, Claire Parker, Ray Davies
Votes: 254
39. The Kinks: Come Dancing (1983 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, Ian Gibbons
Votes: 26
40. Punk and Its Aftershocks (1980)
TV-MA | 85 min | Documentary, Music
This sequel to PUNK IN LONDON charts the rise and fall of Punk into Ska, New Wave and the Mod scene. See Britain's explosive music scene in the late 70's via live performances and exclusive interviews.
Director: Wolfgang Büld | Stars: Secret Affair, Pauline Black, Ian Dury And The Blockheads, Wolfgang Büld
Votes: 173
41. In Concert (1970– )
56 min | Music
Intimate concerts for the new breed of singer-songwriter.
Stars: Oscar Peterson, Richie Havens, Tony Joe White, James Taylor
Votes: 16
42. The Culture Show (2004–2015)
57 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
The best of the week's arts and culture news, covering books, art, film, architecture and more
Stars: Mark Kermode, Lauren Laverne, Andrew Graham-Dixon, Alastair Sooke
Votes: 103
44. London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012 TV Special)
200 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
The Closing Ceremony to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London with such acts including The Spice Girls, Russell Brand and reenactments of both British Royalty and Loyalty
Director: Kim Gavin | Stars: Ben Ainslie, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gem Archer, Mel B
Votes: 540
45. Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll (1991– )
60 min | Music, Documentary
Hosted by John Sebastian, this classic series explores the music of and the stories behind the Golden Age of Rock'n'Roll.
Stars: John Sebastian, Roger McGuinn, Elvis Presley, Isaac Hayes
Votes: 20
47. The Story of the Kinks (2019)
Documentary, Biography, Music
Discover the inside story of the most influential English rock band of the '60s. Inspired by a mix of genres including rhythm and blues, folk and country, their music created a British ... See full summary »
Director: Jenny Foster | Stars: Ray Davies, Robert Wace, Larry Page, Tommy Vance
Votes: 9
48. Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace (2002 TV Special)
180 min | Documentary, Music
Well-known performers accompanied by 12,000 selected members of the public on the lawn of Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Atomic Kitten, Tina Barrett, Shirley Bassey, Tony Bennett
Votes: 155
49. The Kinks: One for the Road (1980 Video)
Not Rated | 60 min
One for the Road is a live concert video by the rock band "The Kinks". It was released in conjunction with a live album of the same name. Many of the bands classic songs are featured, ... See full summary »
Director: Ken O'Neil | Stars: Mick Avory, Dave Davies, Ray Davies, Ian Gibbons
Votes: 54
50. Come Dancing with the Kinks (1986 Video)
36 min | Short, Music
Directors: Ken O'Neil, Julien Temple | Star: Ray Davies
Votes: 29