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1. Poirot (1989–2013)

TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective, who has an impeccable knack for getting embroiled in a mystery, solves crimes along with Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector James Japp.

Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran

Votes: 52,196

2. Middlemarch (1994)

54 min | Drama, Romance

Middlemarch is a story of provincial life on the brink of momentous change and a deeply moving saga about a group of people striving to give meaning and value to their lives during the Industrial Revolution.

Stars: Douglas Hodge, Juliet Aubrey, Trevyn McDowell, Jonathan Firth

Votes: 2,760

3. La Vie En Rose (2007)

PG-13 | 140 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Biopic of the iconic French singer Édith Piaf. Raised by her grandmother in a brothel, she was discovered while singing on a street corner at the age of 19. Despite her success, Piaf's life was filled with tragedy.

Director: Olivier Dahan | Stars: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory, Emmanuelle Seigner

Votes: 90,798 | Gross: $10.30M

4. Rosemary & Thyme (2003–2006)

TV-PG | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Set amongst the stunning gardens of Europe, Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme, two professional gardeners, find themselves drawn into solving mysterious crimes.

Stars: Felicity Kendal, Pam Ferris, Ryan Philpott, Daisy Dunlop

Votes: 5,341

5. Grace of Monaco (2014)

Not Rated | 103 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

The story of former Hollywood star Grace Kelly's crisis of marriage and identity, during a political dispute between Monaco's Prince Rainier III and France's Charles De Gaulle, and a looming French invasion of Monaco in the early 1960s.

Director: Olivier Dahan | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Tim Roth, André Penvern, Frank Langella

Votes: 21,202

6. Nova (1974– )

TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary

Science documentaries about various topics.

Stars: Jay O. Sanders, Craig Sechler, Stacy Keach, Eric Meyers

Votes: 3,099

7. Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)

GP | 183 min | Biography, Drama, History

Tsar Nicholas II, the inept last monarch of Russia, insensitive to the needs of his people, is overthrown and exiled to Siberia with his family.

Director: Franklin J. Schaffner | Stars: Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman, Roderic Noble, Ania Marson

Votes: 5,571 | Gross: $3.96M

8. Screen Two (1985–1998)

TV-14 | 120 min | Drama

In 1984 Kenith Trodd joined BBC team responding to Channel 4 releases, leading to transition from BBC studio plays to Screen One/Two anthology series. Trodd oversaw first group of titles in these series in 1985.

Stars: Jude North, Roger Brierley, Geoffrey Chater, Norman Jones

Votes: 247

9. Under Suspicion (1991)

R | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Disgraced detective Tony fakes evidence in divorce cases, implicates wife in Stasio affair. Stasio and wife shot dead in hotel. Tony's ex-partner Frank investigates, suspects inheritance-seeking mistress Angeline and inconsistent Tony.

Director: Simon Moore | Stars: Liam Neeson, Laura San Giacomo, Kenneth Cranham, Maggie O'Neill

Votes: 5,077 | Gross: $0.22M

10. Firelight (1997)

R | 103 min | Drama, Romance

A governess agrees to bear a child to help her father.

Director: William Nicholson | Stars: Sophie Marceau, Stephen Dillane, Dominique Belcourt, Kevin Anderson

Votes: 4,818 | Gross: $0.78M

11. The Day of the Triffids (1981)

50 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

When a comet blinds nearly everyone in the world, a genetically-engineered species of plant takes over.

Stars: John Duttine, Emma Relph, Maurice Colbourne, Jonathan Newth

Votes: 2,441

12. Rebecca (1997)

TV-PG | 182 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

A British gentleman's innocent bride grapples with intrusive reminders of his deceased wife.

Stars: Charles Dance, Diana Rigg, Geraldine James, Emilia Fox

Votes: 1,590

13. Dangerous Knowledge (1976– )

30 min | Thriller

Bill Kirby, an insurance salesman travels back from France by Ferry, where he's pursued by two armed agents. He befriends the innocent Laura, who helps him evade them. A series of murders follow, as Bill tries to unmask who's behind them.

Stars: John Gregson, Patrick Allen, Prunella Ransome, Ruth Trouncer

Votes: 61

14. The Last Train (1999)

54 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

A group of commuter train passagers are put in accidental suspended animation and emerge years later into a devastated world.

Stars: Sacha Dhawan, Christopher Fulford, Dinita Gohil, Zoe Telford

Votes: 1,006

15. Hands of the Ripper (1971)

R | 85 min | Horror

As a young child Jack the Ripper's daughter witnesses him kill her mother. As a young woman she carries on the murderous reign of her father. A psychiatrist tries to cure her with tragic consequences.

Director: Peter Sasdy | Stars: Eric Porter, Angharad Rees, Jane Merrow, Keith Bell

Votes: 3,026

16. The Best House in London (1969)

X | 97 min | Comedy

In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.

Director: Philip Saville | Stars: David Hemmings, Joanna Pettet, George Sanders, Dany Robin

Votes: 391

17. Cold Lazarus (1996)

300 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Writer Daniel Feeld, first seen in Dennis Potter's "Karaoke," returns three centuries later as a disembodied head.

Stars: Albert Finney, Ciarán Hinds, Frances de la Tour, Grant Masters

Votes: 772

18. The Glass Virgin (1995– )

180 min | Drama, Romance

Set in 1870s England, the story tells of Annabella Lagrange and the terrible secret her wealthy parents have kept from her. When she finally learns the truth, she runs away and eventually ... See full summary »

Stars: Jan Graveson, Christine Kavanagh, Brendan Coyle, Emily Mortimer

Votes: 774

19. The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones (1976)

R | 94 min | Comedy

Tom Jones, a maid's son adopted by the nobleman she worked for, now all grown up must run away from home when he is set up by his jealous cousin. He has several adventures and women on his way to town where his possible salvation awaits.

Director: Cliff Owen | Stars: Nicky Henson, Trevor Howard, Terry-Thomas, Arthur Lowe

Votes: 174

20. Rogue Male (1976 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 103 min | Drama, Thriller

In 1939 when an English hunter takes aim at Adolf Hitler with a rifle, he is captured, tortured and left for dead. He escapes but his captors pursue him to England.

Director: Clive Donner | Stars: Peter O'Toole, John Standing, Alastair Sim, Harold Pinter

Votes: 1,031

21. Omnibus (1967–2003)

Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music

Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.

Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern

Votes: 294

22. The Cater Street Hangman (1998 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 100 min | Crime, Mystery

With the help of a feisty aristocratic woman, a working-class Scotland Yard inspector hunts for a serial killer of young women in Victorian London.

Director: Sarah Hellings | Stars: Eoin McCarthy, Keeley Hawes, Peter Egan, John Castle

Votes: 340

23. Dramarama (1983–1989)

25 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

A series of plays for children which featured the supernatural frequently and science fiction occasionally.

Stars: Denyse Alexander, Ian Kirkby, Christopher Biggins, Bill Wallis

Votes: 137

24. Reckless (1997)

310 min | Drama, Romance

Young doctor Owen Springer returns to Manchester to care for his ailing father and proceeds to fall in love with an older woman, who just happens to be married to his boss.

Stars: Francesca Annis, Michael Kitchen, Robson Green, Conor Mullen

Votes: 575

25. Karaoke (1996)

63 min | Drama

Daniel Feeld is a screenwriter with pains in his gut and a new screenplay called "Karaoke", about a girl named Sandra who works in a seedy Karaoke bar and is murdered by a lowlife named ... See full summary »

Stars: Albert Finney, Roy Hudd, Richard E. Grant, Keeley Hawes

Votes: 622

26. The Affair (1995 TV Movie)

R | 105 min | Drama, Romance

A love story, set amongst the beginnings of the integration of Negro soldiers from America to England during World War II. A tragic tale of war, love, desire and injustice.

Director: Paul Seed | Stars: Courtney B. Vance, Kerry Fox, Leland Gantt, Ned Beatty

Votes: 437

27. Amin: The Rise and Fall (1981)

R | 91 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The chronicle of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his tyranic rule from 1971 to his overthrow in 1979.

Director: Sharad Patel | Stars: Joseph Olita, Thomas Baptiste, Leonard Trolley, Geoffrey Keen

Votes: 496

28. Porterhouse Blue (1987)

Not Rated | 200 min | Comedy

Social satire on life on Cambridge College - from the headmaster to the students and even one memorable bedder...

Stars: David Jason, Ian Richardson, Paul Rogers, John Woodnutt

Votes: 512

29. Get Charlie Tully (1972)

PG | 97 min | Comedy, Crime

Charlie Tully and womanizing Reggie Peek con two rich Italians out of £500,000, but during their flight out Charlie is arrested for conning an American and a dog. Reggie puts the money in a... See full summary »

Director: Cliff Owen | Stars: Dick Emery, Derren Nesbitt, Ronald Fraser, Pat Coombs

Votes: 492

30. East Lynne (1982 TV Movie)

Drama

Based on the bestselling 1861 English novel by Ellen Wood. In 1845 An aristocrat's gives his only daughter ( lady Isabelle) an elaborate coming of age birthday party ( on credit) on their ... See full summary »

Director: David Green | Stars: Lisa Eichhorn, Martin Shaw, Gemma Craven, Tim Woodward

Votes: 51

31. Pollyanna (2003 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 99 min | Drama, Family

Wealthy, impossible to please lady Polly, whom only gardener Tom's irresistibly charming, indomitably cheerful son Tim, the chauffeur-handyman, can handle, grudgingly lets her late sister's... See full summary »

Director: Sarah Harding | Stars: Amanda Burton, Kenneth Cranham, Georgina Terry, Aden Gillett

Votes: 1,257

32. When the Whales Came (1989)

PG | 100 min | Drama

A pair of children befriend an eccentric old man, who lives isolated on the far shore of their island home. But it turns out that the old man knows a terrible secret about the island and ... See full summary »

Director: Clive Rees | Stars: Paul Scofield, David Threlfall, Helen Mirren, Helen Pearce

Votes: 458

33. Goodbye Gemini (1970)

R | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

Unnaturally-close jet-setting twins become enmeshed in the Swinging London scene, where their relationship is strained after they befriend a predatory hustler and his girlfriend.

Director: Alan Gibson | Stars: Judy Geeson, Martin Potter, Michael Redgrave, Alexis Kanner

Votes: 462

34. National Geographic Specials (1965– )

60 min | Documentary, History

For over 30 years, the National Geographic Society has presented specials on nature, foreign culture, scientific breakthroughs, and things which fall under the general category of "neat stuff." Each special is self-contained.

Stars: Alexander Scourby, Leslie Nielsen, Richard Kiley, Joseph Campanella

Votes: 340

35. Man About the House (1974)

Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy

A property developer wants to flatten the street to make new buildings. Householder George Roper is happy to take the offered money and run but his wife Mildred join with other residents to take a stand and keep things as they are.

Director: John Robins | Stars: Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett, Brian Murphy

Votes: 699

36. Being Poirot (2013)

48 min | Documentary

After 25 years of playing Hercule Poirot, British actor David Suchet explores the enduring appeal of his most legendary character.

Director: Chris Malone | Stars: David Suchet, Sean O'Connor, Michele Buck, Geoffrey Wansell

Votes: 401

37. All or Nothing at All (1993– )

180 min | Drama

A charming conman's gambling addiction and reckless behavior threaten his life. Seduced by his secretary and pressured by a corrupt boss, he must regain control before losing everything.

Stars: Hugh Laurie, Jessica Turner, Pippa Guard, Caroline Quentin

Votes: 170

38. A Deadly Game (1979 TV Movie)

104 min | Thriller

Charlie Muffin, top British Intelligence operative, has just broken up a major Soviet spy network in England. However, a new Director with new ideas takes over and wants Charlie out. But ... See full summary »

Director: Jack Gold | Stars: David Hemmings, Sam Wanamaker, Jennie Linden, Pinkas Braun

Votes: 238

39. The Buttercup Chain (1970)

R | 95 min | Drama, Romance

Born to twin sisters on the same day in London, France and Margaret are more like brother and sister than cousins. Two decades later, they fight their unrequited love, each taking lovers who eventually fall for each other.

Director: Robert Ellis Miller | Stars: Hywel Bennett, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jane Asher, Sven-Bertil Taube

Votes: 172

40. In Celebration (1975)

PG | 131 min | Drama

In a Yorkshire mining town, three educated brothers return to their blue-collar home to celebrate the fortieth wedding anniversary of their parents, but dark secrets come to the fore.

Director: Lindsay Anderson | Stars: Alan Bates, Brian Cox, Gabrielle Daye, Bill Owen

Votes: 432

41. Knights of God (1987)

30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

In the year 2020, Britain is divided into North and South. The Royal Family has been deposed and in its place rule the Knights of God, a harsh militaristic religious order headed by Prior ... See full summary »

Stars: George Winter, John Woodvine, Julian Fellowes, Patrick Troughton

Votes: 111

42. Helen: A Woman of Today (1973)

60 min | Drama

Ahead of its time drama deals with the decision cheated wife Helen Tulley makes to move on even when remorseful husband Frank Tulley attempts to make things right. Each episide deals with ... See full summary »

Stars: Alison Fiske, Christopher Ballantyne, Diana Hutchinson, Martin Shaw

Votes: 21

43. Starting Out (1973–1992)

Drama, Family

Starting Out was produced by ATV and later Central Independent Television for ITV's Schools and Colleges strand of programming. Aimed at students aged 14 and over, each series was presented... See full summary »

Stars: Yolande Palfrey, Faye Maguire, Graeme Briggs, Denyse Alexander

44. Running Blind (1979– )

120 min | Action, Drama

When his old boss visits one day, retired secret agent Alan Stewart agrees to a simple job: taking a package to Iceland. Within hours of arriving, Stewart is on a remote road with a corpse at his feet and the job doesn't seem so simple.

Stars: Stuart Wilson, Ragnheiður Steindórsdóttir, George Sewell, Eugene Schlusser

Votes: 85

45. The Life and Crimes of William Palmer (1998– )

150 min | Crime, Drama, History

The life story of compulsive gambler and spendthrift William Palmer, nicknamed "Prince of Poisoners" who killed various friends and family members (including his own children) for financial gain without anyone so much as batting an eye.

Stars: Keith Allen, Jayne Ashbourne, Judy Cornwell, Richard Coyle

Votes: 68

46. Wilfred and Eileen (1981)

30 min | Drama, Romance

Two young people discover true love, only to have their romance threatened by the events of World War I.

Stars: Christopher Guard, Judi Bowker, Wendy Gifford, Ellis Jones

Votes: 16

47. First Tuesday (1983–1993)

Documentary

Monthly television documentary strand produced by Yorkshire Television. The subject matter is mainly social issues, and current affairs stories from around the world.

Stars: Olivia O'Leary, Jonathan Dimbleby, Jane Walmsley, Paul Dunstan

48. Anchor Me (2000 TV Movie)

145 min | Drama

Architect Nathan returns home with his teenage son Michael to nurse his dying elderly mother, but soon becomes caught up in a relationship with his widowed sister-in-law Jackie.

Director: Patrick Lau | Stars: Annette Crosbie, Julia Ford, Iain Glen, Adam Kotz

Votes: 23

49. Wild Africa (2001– )

300 min | Documentary

Wild Africa is a nature documentary series exploring the natural history of the African continent. The series comprises six episodes. Each concentrates on a particular environment. The ... See full summary »

Star: Fergal Keane

Votes: 416

50. Chessgame (1983)

60 min | Thriller

Drama series about the activities of British counter-intelligence agents based on a series of novels by Anthony Price.

Stars: Terence Stamp, Carmen Du Sautoy, Michael Culver, Robin Sachs

Votes: 37