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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: 51,979
2. Inspector Morse (1987–2000)
TV-14 | 3,431 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Chief Inspector Morse has an ear for Western classical music, a taste for beer, and a nose for crime. He and Detective Sergeant Robert Lewis solve intriguing cases in and around the Oxford area.
Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout, Peter Woodthorpe
Votes: 14,330
3. 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: 4,093
4. A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
TV-MA | 105 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
DI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized, and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet.
Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons, Arthur White
Votes: 8,734
5. Father Ted (1995–1998)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Three misfit priests and their housekeeper live on Craggy Island, not the peaceful and quiet part of Ireland that it seems to be.
Stars: Dermot Morgan, Ardal O'Hanlon, Frank Kelly, Pauline McLynn
Votes: 43,733
6. 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: 1,653
7. Black Books (2000–2004)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
Bernard Black runs a book shop, though his customer service skills leave something to be desired. He hires Manny as an employee. Fran runs the shop next door. Between the three of them many adventures ensue.
Stars: Dylan Moran, Bill Bailey, Tamsin Greig, Paul Beech
Votes: 61,887
8. Secrets & Lies (1996)
R | 136 min | Comedy, Drama
Following the death of her adoptive parents, a successful young black optometrist establishes contact with her biological mother -- a lonely white factory worker living in poverty in East London.
Director: Mike Leigh | Stars: Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Phyllis Logan, Claire Rushbrook
Votes: 47,137 | Gross: $13.42M
9. The Thin Blue Line (1995–1996)
30 min | Comedy, Crime
Various mishaps at a police station in an English town. The main character is the anachronistic, yet charming and funny Inspector Fowler. CID foil to Fowler, Inspector Grim is a bumbling, seething idiot.
Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Mina Anwar, James Dreyfus, Serena Evans
Votes: 7,937
10. London's Burning (1988–2002)
50 min | Drama
The lives of firefighters at Blackwall Fire Station.
Stars: Glen Murphy, Richard Walsh, Ben Onwukwe, Shirley Greenwood
Votes: 942
11. Bad Girls (1999–2006)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama
British hard-hitting drama about the staff and inmates of a women's prison.
Stars: Kika Mirylees, Victoria Alcock, Helen Fraser, Jack Ellis
Votes: 2,587
12. Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Comedy
Political satire about television news company Globe Link and its team of workers such as anchors Henry and Sally, reporter Damien, editor Dave, execs George and Helen, assistant Joy and manager Gus Hedges.
Stars: Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle, David Swift, Stephen Tompkinson
Votes: 1,613
13. Peak Practice (1993–2002)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama
Beth Glover and Will Preston are doctors in partnership at a Derbyshire clinic when they hire Jack who's returned from Africa. The next several years deal with their personal and professional lives with Jack and Beth marrying.
Stars: Gary Mavers, Simon Shepherd, Esther Coles, Margery Mason
Votes: 519
14. Wilde (1997)
R | 118 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
The turmoil in poet/playwright Oscar Wilde's life after he discovers his homosexuality.
Director: Brian Gilbert | Stars: Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave, Jennifer Ehle
Votes: 18,117 | Gross: $2.16M
15. Game-On (1995–1998)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
The misadventures of three twenty-something flatmates, bound together by circumstance. Mandy is sexually active, Martin is sexually inactive, and their troubled landlord Matthew never leaves the flat.
Stars: Matthew Cottle, Samantha Womack, Neil Stuke, Tracy Keating
Votes: 2,562
16. Z Cars (1962–1978)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
A gritty drama which follows the work of the police force in the fictional town of Newtown in the North of England.
Stars: James Ellis, John Slater, Douglas Fielding, Bernard Holley
Votes: 381
17. All or Nothing (2002)
R | 128 min | Drama
In a poor working class London home, Penny's love for her partner, taxi driver Phil, has run dry. When an unexpected tragedy occurs, they and their local community are brought back together.
Director: Mike Leigh | Stars: Timothy Spall, Lesley Manville, Ruth Sheen, Alison Garland
Votes: 11,451 | Gross: $0.12M
18. Brass Eye (1997–2001)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
Controversial spoof of current affairs television, and the role of celebrity in the UK.
Stars: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan
Votes: 11,545
19. Buster (1988)
R | 102 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Based on the story of Ronald Christopher "Buster" Edwards (Phil Collins), one of the thieves involved in "The Great Train Robbery" of 1963.
Director: David Green | Stars: Phil Collins, Julie Walters, Larry Lamb, Stephanie Lawrence
Votes: 4,369 | Gross: $0.54M
20. Harry Enfield and Chums (1994–1999)
40 min | Comedy
The BBC sketch show that while continuing to show the misadventures of a series of popular characters now introduces a slew of new oddballs and misfits, including Tory Boy and The Lovely Wobbly Randy Old Ladies.
Stars: Harry Enfield, Kathy Burke, Paul Whitehouse, Louisa Rix
Votes: 3,450
21. The Day Today (1994)
30 min | Comedy
A spoof of the British style of news broadcasting - including ridiculous stories, patronising vox pops, offensively hard-hitting research and a sports presenter clearly struggling for metaphors.
Stars: Christopher Morris, Steve Coogan, Patrick Marber, Doon Mackichan
Votes: 5,542
22. Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge (1994–1995)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy
Alan Partridge hosts his own chat show on the BBC. He insults and belittles almost all of his guests and is humiliated by the rest.
Stars: Steve Coogan, Rebecca Front, Patrick Marber, Steve Brown
Votes: 6,845
23. Woof! (1989–1997)
30 min | Family
A young boy becomes a dog from time to time.
Stars: Liza Goddard, Adam Roper, Punch, Edward Fidoe
Votes: 285
24. Family Ties Vacation (1985 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy, Family
The Keaton Family goes on a Family Vacation.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 604
25. The Last Place on Earth (1985)
396 min | Drama
Based on the book 'Scott and Amundsen' by Roland Huntford, "The Last Place on Earth" is an exploration of the rivalry between Captain Robert F. Scott and Ronald Amundsen as they attempt to reach the South Pole.
Stars: Martin Shaw, Sverre Anker Ousdal, Stephen Moore, Ståle Bjørnhaug
Votes: 454
26. Born of Fire (1987)
R | 84 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A musician searches for the Master Flautist, a supernatural creature who is planning to blow up the world.
Director: Jamil Dehlavi | Stars: Peter Firth, Suzan Crowley, Stefan Kalipha, Orla Pederson
Votes: 647
27. Hale and Pace (1986–1998)
30 min | Comedy
Hale and Pace is a sketch-based British comedy show. The terms "Good Taste" and "Politically Correct" are obviously totally unknown to the writers.
Stars: Gareth Hale, Norman Pace, Melanie Kilburn, Regina Freedman
Votes: 590
28. Love and Death on Long Island (1997)
PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy, Drama
Giles De'Ath (Sir John Hurt) is a widower who doesn't like anything modern. He goes to movies and falls in love with movie star Ronnie Bostock (Jason Priestly). He then investigates ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Kwietniowski | Stars: John Hurt, Jason Priestley, Fiona Loewi, Sheila Hancock
Votes: 4,155 | Gross: $2.54M
29. The Newcomers (1965–1969)
30 min | Drama
Ellis Cooper, wife Vivienne, grandmother and their three children are relocated from London to a rural town Angleton by his employer. Helping them adjust to country living are the Harkers whose father also works for Eden Brothers.
Stars: Gladys Henson, Maggie Fitzgibbon, Gerald Cross, Michael Collins
Votes: 40
30. Underworld (1997)
50 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller
William Smith, a middle-class school teacher from a suburb in London, returns home one day to find his wife Gilda has run off with her boyfriend and taken all his possessions with her. With... See full summary »
Stars: James Fleet, Susan Wooldridge, Mike Reid, Camilla Power
Votes: 109
31. Anybody's Nightmare (2001 TV Movie)
97 min | Crime, Drama
Based on the true story of Sheila Bowler, accused of murdering her elderly aunt.
Director: Tristram Powell | Stars: Patricia Routledge, Nicola Redmond, Georgina Sutcliffe, Thomas Arnold
Votes: 170
32. Fist of Fun (1995–1996)
30 min | Comedy
Hilarity prevails as comic geniuses Stewart Lee and Richard Herring present their musings via the medium of sketch.
Stars: Stewart Lee, Richard Herring, Peter Baynham, Kevin Eldon
Votes: 437
33. My Summer with Des (1998 TV Movie)
82 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport
British romcom set during Euro 96.
Director: Simon Curtis | Stars: Neil Morrissey, Rachel Weisz, John Gordon Sinclair, Arabella Weir
Votes: 411
34. Market in Honey Lane (1967–1969)
Drama
Soap drama set in an east end market place following the lives of the Cockney vendors.
Stars: Ivor Salter, John Bennett, Ray Lonnen, Brian Rawlinson
Votes: 14
35. Hunting Venus (1999 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy
Former pop-star turned con artist Simon Delancey is kidnapped by two fans of his eighties band the Venus Hunters, and blackmailed to re-form the band for one final show.
Director: Martin Clunes | Stars: Martin Clunes, Neil Morrissey, Jane Horrocks, Esther Coles
Votes: 317
36. Out of Sight (1996–1999)
25 min | Comedy, Family
Stars: Shane Fox, Moira Brooker, Sacha Dhawan, Simon Pearsall
Votes: 36
37. 24 Hours in London (2000)
R | 90 min | Crime, Thriller
A London based criminal sets out to eliminate his rivals and any witnesses that get in the way.
Director: Alexander Finbow | Stars: Gary Olsen, Tony London, David Sonnenthal, Sara Stockbridge
Votes: 661
38. The Doctors (1969–1972)
30 min | Drama
The series was set around a general practice in north London and leading cast members included: Justine Lord, Nigel Stock, Barry Justice, Richard Leech, Isla Blair and Lynda La Plante (... See full summary »
Stars: Richard Leech, Justine Lord, Pamela Duncan, John Barrie
Votes: 21
39. Moon and Son (1992– )
50 min | Mystery
Astrologer Gladys Moon and her psychic son, Trevor, travel between Folkestone and Calais, conducting readings, selling occult wares and getting involved in various crimes and mysteries.
Stars: Millicent Martin, John Michie, Laure Killing, Ian Redford
Votes: 32
40. Madson (1996)
50 min | Drama
A wrongfully imprisoned man seeks legal revenge on the detective who framed him. With help from a feisty lawyer, he slowly rebuilds his life by aiding her other mistreated clients.
Stars: Ian McShane, Joanna Kanska, Matthew Marsh, Jayne Ashbourne
Votes: 36
41. Time After Time (1994–1995)
30 min | Comedy, Crime
Kenny Conway comes out of prison, vows to go straight and falls for his probation officer much to the disappointment of his mum and his long suffering girlfriend who is determined to get him up the aisle.
Stars: Brian Conley, Kate Williams, Samantha Beckinsale, Richard Graham
Votes: 50
42. Out of Hours (1998– )
300 min | Drama
Three on-call GPs based in the fictional city of Haventry in Birmingham face a series of difficult patients and testing situations as they attempt to provide an "out of hours" service for the city's residents.
Stars: Lindsey Coulson, Dominic West, Toby Jones, Linda Bassett
Votes: 11
43. NCS: Manhunt (2001 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama, Thriller
DI Borne and his team investigate when convicted criminal Ricky Valesi kidnaps the mother of DI Anne Warwick but what appeared to be a straightforward kidnapping soon escalates into a harrowing case of murder, conspiracy and betrayal.
Director: Michael Whyte | Stars: Jean Ainslie, Keith Barron, Ace Bhatti, Samantha Bond
Votes: 54
44. Out of My Head (1995 Video)
63 min
A teenager who's fed up with his uneventful life of social isolation decides to try drugs to get some excitement. He sets out to learn about their effects.
Director: Chris Short | Stars: Jean Ainslie, Annabelle Apsion, Alain Bourgouin, Hazel Douglas
Votes: 34
45. Staying Alive (1996– )
Drama
Downbeat drama set in a Nurses' Home.
Stars: Sophie Okonedo, Jessica Hynes, Paul Higgins, Tom Beard
Votes: 14
46. Io no spik inglish (1995)
93 min | Comedy
If Sergio Colombo, a middle age man, doesn't want to lose his job, has to attend a full immersion English course in UK. So Sergio leave his wife and son and reaches a school full of ... See full summary »
Director: Carlo Vanzina | Stars: Paolo Villaggio, Paola Quattrini, Ian Price, Carolyn Pickles
Votes: 485
47. Film: A Screen Play by Samuel Beckett (1979)
26 min | Short, Drama
An exploration of the philosopher Berkeley's dictum that "to be is to be perceived", from Samuel Beckett's only screenplay, originally written for Buster Keaton.
Director: David Rayner Clark | Stars: Max Wall, Patricia Hayes, Richard Goolden, Monica Merlin
Votes: 34
48. Wokenwell (1997)
A small police force investigates mysterious occurrences in a northern English town.
Stars: Ian McElhinney, Celia Imrie, Nicholas Gleaves, Lesley Dunlop
Votes: 11
49. The Disappearance of Harry (1982 TV Movie)
97 min | Drama
An apparently normal husband and father resides in contemporary Nottingham, England, when one day, he leaves his house and vanishes. A note he left behind alludes to a double life he no longer wishes to lead.
Director: Joseph Despins | Stars: Annette Crosbie, Cornelius Garrett, David Lyon, Philip Locke
Votes: 25
50. Weak at Denise (1999)
88 min | Comedy
In this suburban black comedy, bachelor Colin runs into old school crush Denise. Colin sees this as a second chance and attempts to court Denise, however, she and her boyfriend have less romantic plans for Colin.
Director: Julian Nott | Stars: Bill Thomas, Chrissie Cotterill, Craig Fairbrass, Tilly Blackwood
Votes: 36