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1. Doctor Who (1963–1989)

TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.

Stars: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker

Votes: 39,584

2. God's Own Country (2017)

Not Rated | 104 min | Drama, Romance

Spring. Yorkshire. Young farmer Johnny Saxby numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker for lambing season ignites an intense relationship that sets Johnny on a new path.

Director: Francis Lee | Stars: Josh O'Connor, Alec Secareanu, Gemma Jones, Ian Hart

Votes: 35,680 | Gross: $0.34M

3. Atonement (2007)

R | 123 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

Thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.

Director: Joe Wright | Stars: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Brenda Blethyn, Saoirse Ronan

Votes: 300,268 | Gross: $50.93M

4. Casualty (1986– )

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama

The everyday lives of the people frequenting the frenetic Accident and Emergency department of Holby City Hospital.

Stars: Derek Thompson, Tony Marshall, Suzanne Packer, Ian Bleasdale

Votes: 3,698

5. The Bill (1984–2010)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

Long-running police drama series featuring officers and detectives from the fictional Sun Hill suburb in East London.

Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse

Votes: 4,118

6. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011)

R | 127 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet Agent within MI6.

Director: Tomas Alfredson | Stars: Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Mark Strong

Votes: 212,717 | Gross: $24.15M

7. The Last Leg (2012– )

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Aussie comedian and amputee athlete, Adam Hills, British comedian Josh Widdicombe, UK's most famous amputee comedian Alex Brooker, and their celebrity guests provide topical commentary on the week.

Stars: Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker, Rosie Jones

Votes: 1,677

8. Elizabeth (1998)

R | 124 min | Biography, Drama, History

The early years of the reign of Elizabeth I of England and her difficult task of learning what is necessary to be a monarch.

Director: Shekhar Kapur | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Liz Giles, Rod Culbertson, Paul Fox

Votes: 105,232 | Gross: $30.08M

9. Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy

The wild misadventures of Edina "Eddy" Monsoon and her best friend Patsy Stone, who live in a nearly constant haze of drugged, drunken selfishness.

Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield

Votes: 21,562

10. Flushed Away (2006)

PG | 85 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

The story of an uptown rat that gets flushed down the toilet from his penthouse apartment, ending in the sewers of London, where he has to learn a whole new and different way of life.

Directors: David Bowers, Sam Fell | Stars: Hugh Jackman, Kate Winslet, Ian McKellen, Jean Reno

Votes: 138,888 | Gross: $64.67M

11. Pan (2015)

PG | 111 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Twelve-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and danger, and ultimately discovers his destiny: to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.

Director: Joe Wright | Stars: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara

Votes: 67,189 | Gross: $35.09M

12. The Sea Beast (2022)

PG | 115 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters - and make history to boot.

Director: Chris Williams | Stars: Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris, Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Votes: 58,395

13. Crashing (2016)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

A comedy series following the lives of six 20- and 30-somethings living together as property guardians of a large, disused hospital.

Stars: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jonathan Bailey, Julie Dray, Louise Ford

Votes: 26,217

14. Sid and Nancy (1986)

R | 112 min | Biography, Drama, Music

The relationship between Sid Vicious, bassist for British punk group Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen is portrayed.

Director: Alex Cox | Stars: Gary Oldman, Chloe Webb, David Hayman, Debby Bishop

Votes: 34,727 | Gross: $2.83M

15. Travel Man: 48 Hours in... (2015– )

Not Rated | 24 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy

British comedian Richard Ayoade and a celebrity guest, usually from the comedy world, spend 48 hours in a popular city to discover the must see tourist attractions.

Stars: Richard Ayoade, Joe Lycett, Stephen Mangan, Roisin Conaty

Votes: 3,329

16. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012– )

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show

A raunchy spoof edition of Countdown (1982) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).

Stars: Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, John Pohlhammer, Rachel Riley

Votes: 6,612

17. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.

Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall

Votes: 13,215

18. Blitz (II) (2024)

PG-13 | Drama, History, War | Completed

Follow the stories of a group of Londoners during the events of the British capital bombing in World War II.

Director: Steve McQueen | Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Harris Dickinson, Stephen Graham, Erin Kellyman

19. Nil by Mouth (1997)

R | 128 min | Drama

A rough, short-tempered patriarch of a working-class family sees his life and the relationships around him slowly unravel.

Director: Gary Oldman | Stars: Ray Winstone, Kathy Burke, Charlie Creed-Miles, Laila Morse

Votes: 10,203

20. Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000)

R | 82 min | Comedy, Music

Two inseparable, hormonal, English BFF teen boys, avoided by all others, head to Ibiza with Kevin's parents. Will they lose their virginity there?

Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Harry Enfield, Kathy Burke, Rhys Ifans, Laura Fraser

Votes: 14,541

21. Gimme Gimme Gimme (1999–2001)

TV-14 | 34 min | Comedy

Raucous 90s sitcom starring Kathy Burke and James Dreyfus as awful flatmates. Tom is an out-of-work actor with a sharp tongue, and Linda La Hughes is his dysfunctional friend.

Stars: Kathy Burke, James Dreyfus, Beth Goddard, Rosalind Knight

Votes: 3,178

22. Have I Got News for You (1990– )

29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News

Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.

Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong

Votes: 5,484

23. Holding (I) (2022)

60 min | Drama

Follows PJ Collins, a gentle mountain of a man, who hides from people and fills his days with comfort food and half-hearted police work.

Stars: Conleth Hill, Pauline McLynn, Demi Isaac Oviawe, Charlene McKenna

Votes: 2,043

24. The Comic Strip Presents (1982– )

Comedy

A series of self contained television movies starring performers from London's "Comic Strip" comedy club and their friends. Noted for a high sense of parody of previous movies, literature, and generally everyone in sight.

Stars: Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Jennifer Saunders, Nigel Planer

Votes: 1,637

25. RuPaul's Drag Race UK (2019– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

UK version of RuPaul's hit reality competition show where RuPaul searches for the country's next drag superstar.

Stars: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton

Votes: 4,802

26. Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)

R | 91 min | Comedy, Crime

After attracting both media and police attention for accidentally knocking Kate Moss into the River Thames, Edina and Patsy hide out in the south of France.

Director: Mandie Fletcher | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Jane Horrocks, Julia Sawalha

Votes: 13,232 | Gross: $4.75M

27. Gogglebox (2013– )

50 min | Reality-TV

Some of Britain's most opinionated and avid TV viewers comment freely on the best and worst television shows of the past week, from the comfort of their sofas.

Stars: Craig Cash, Ralf Woerdenweber, Josh Tapper, Alex Michael

Votes: 2,987

28. 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

29. Dancing at Lughnasa (1998)

PG | 95 min | Drama, Romance

Five unmarried sisters make the most of their simple existence in rural Ireland in the 1930s.

Director: Pat O'Connor | Stars: Meryl Streep, Michael Gambon, Gerard McSorley, Catherine McCormack

Votes: 4,036 | Gross: $2.29M

30. French and Saunders (1987–2017)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders satirically present aspects of British life, films such as Batman Forever and Pulp Fiction.

Stars: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Simon Brint, Rowland Rivron

Votes: 3,756

31. Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996–2023)

30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music

Music-based comedy quiz show.

Stars: Phill Jupitus, Mark Lamarr, Noel Fielding, Bill Bailey

Votes: 6,065

32. The Catherine Tate Show (2004–2009)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

Sketches by Catherine Tate and her comedy troupe.

Stars: Catherine Tate, Mathew Horne, Niky Wardley, Derren Litten

Votes: 4,300

33. Love, Honor and Obey (2000)

R | 103 min | Comedy, Crime

A north London postman gets involved with a gang of criminals.

Directors: Dominic Anciano, Ray Burdis | Stars: Sadie Frost, Jonny Lee Miller, Jude Law, Ray Winstone

Votes: 5,752 | Gross: $0.00M

34. Straight to Hell (1987)

R | 86 min | Action, Comedy, Western

A gang of bank robbers with a suitcase full of money go to the desert to hide out. After burying the loot, they find their way to a surreal town full of cowboys who drink an awful lot of ... See full summary »

Director: Alex Cox | Stars: Sy Richardson, Joe Strummer, Dick Rude, Courtney Love

Votes: 2,784 | Gross: $0.21M

35. Walker (1987)

R | 94 min | Biography, Drama, History

An unconventional retelling of the life of William Walker, a 19th century American mercenary leader who became the president of Nicaragua.

Director: Alex Cox | Stars: Ed Harris, Richard Masur, Rene Auberjonois, Keith Szarabajka

Votes: 4,290 | Gross: $0.26M

36. 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: 3,456

37. Eat the Rich (1987)

R | 90 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Terrorists and a rude waiter attack a politician and take over an exclusive London club.

Director: Peter Richardson | Stars: Nosher Powell, Al Pillay, Ronald Allen, Kevin Allen

Votes: 1,597 | Gross: $0.20M

38. 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: 621

39. Psychobitches (2013– )

30 min | Comedy

Psychobitches is a show that sees some of history's most famous women being psychoanalyzed and talking about their thoughts, fears, and flaws.

Stars: Rebecca Front, Sharon Horgan, Samantha Spiro, Frances Barber

Votes: 492

40. Murder Most Horrid (1991–1999)

30 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Dawn French stars in this dark and twisted comedy series, in which she plays a different character embroiled in murder, in each hilarious episode.

Stars: Dawn French, Paul Mark Elliott, Soo Drouet, Henry Naylor

Votes: 696

41. 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: 1,126

42. A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988)

50 min | Comedy, Drama

The various misadventures of Stephen Daker, a young doctor who works for the health centre of a modern British university.

Stars: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton

Votes: 553

43. Common as Muck (1994–1997)

55 min | Comedy, Drama

The trials and tribulations of a group of binmen brought together by their common love of their job.

Stars: Neil Dudgeon, Richard Ridings, Stephen Lord, Edward Woodward

Votes: 264

44. Screenplay (1986–1993)

Drama

An anthology drama series.

Stars: John Kavanagh, Tony Doyle, Michael Liebmann, Benjamin Whitrow

Votes: 95

45. The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling (1997)

314 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A ribald and rowdy romp through the mansions and taverns of Georgian England. Henry Fielding's fallen hero bed-hops his way out of a good home and almost into a hangman's noose, via a series of misadventures and misunderstandings.

Stars: John Sessions, Benjamin Whitrow, Ron Cook, Christopher Fulford

Votes: 886

46. Celebrity Catchphrase (2013– )

Game-Show

The much loved family game show, hosted by Stephen Mulhern, where three celebrities play each episode for charity.

Stars: Stephen Mulhern, Tim Vine, Jo Brand, Jordan Banjo

Votes: 102

47. Performance (1991–1998)

180 min | Drama

An anthology series of various plays and dramatic performances.

Stars: Ian Holm, Elizabeth McGovern, Ronald Pickup, Jane Horrocks

Votes: 93

48. Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Game-Show

All Alan has is an amazing fact about each of them, after which who knows where the conversation will lead?

Stars: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sara Pascoe, Joe Lycett

Votes: 556

49. The Martins (2001)

87 min | Comedy

The Martins live across from a shopping centre. Dad Robert is unemployed and hasn't really grown up - still blaming others for his failures. Things get really serious when he holds a gun for a friend.

Director: Tony Grounds | Stars: Lee Evans, Eric Byrne, Lloyd Harvey, Kathy Burke

Votes: 1,319

50. Jackanory (1965–1996)

15 min | Family, Fantasy

A celebrity reads a story, enhancing it in ways that will entice the most restless of children.

Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Kenneth Williams, Martin Jarvis, John Grant

Votes: 423