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1. Would I Lie to You? (2007– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Two teams, lead by their team leader (either Lee Mack or David Mitchell), have to try and make the other team believe their crazy stories.
Stars: David Mitchell, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, Paul Ridley
Votes: 9,638
2. Mandy (2019– )
15 min | Comedy
Mandy is a hapless, jobless heroine whose daft adventures mostly end in disaster. She's got Big Dreams, but can she actually be bothered?
Stars: Diane Morgan, Michelle Greenidge, Michael Spicer, Mark Silcox
Votes: 1,938
3. 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: 6,567
4. Control (2007)
R | 122 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A profile of Ian Curtis, the enigmatic singer of Joy Division whose personal, professional, and romantic troubles led him to die by suicide at the age of 23.
Director: Anton Corbijn | Stars: Sam Riley, Samantha Morton, Craig Parkinson, Alexandra Maria Lara
Votes: 68,405 | Gross: $0.87M
5. 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: 5,458
6. 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: 6,051
7. Portrait Artist of the Year (2013– )
Family, Reality-TV
Artists around the UK come together to compete for who has the best original celebrity portrait.
Stars: Kate Bryan, Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, Joan Bakewell
Votes: 391
8. Ill Manors (2012)
Not Rated | 121 min | Crime, Drama, Music
The lives of four drug dealers, one user, and two prostitutes are explored.
Director: Plan B | Stars: Riz Ahmed, Sliem Ben-Salah, Ed Skrein, Lee Allen
Votes: 11,229
9. Countdown (1982– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Game-Show
The long-running words and numbers game.
Stars: Susie Dent, Carol Vorderman, Richard Whiteley, Rachel Riley
Votes: 1,464
10. 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: 1,662
11. Only Connect (2008– )
Game-Show
Victoria Coren hosts the fiendishly difficult quiz in which two teams of three contestants have to find the connection between seemingly unrelated clues.
Stars: Victoria Coren Mitchell, David Stainer, Henry Pertinez, Nick Mills
Votes: 667
12. Pointless Celebrities (2010– )
Game-Show
Celebrities try to find the most obscure answers to win money for their chosen charities.
Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman, Antony Costa, Jayne Torvill
Votes: 902
13. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011– )
Reality-TV
A spin-off from Antiques Road Trip (2010) in which two teams consisting of an expert and a celebrity buy antiques to sell at auction, hoping to make a profit and give it to charity.
Stars: Tim Wonnacott, David Harper, James Braxton, Philip Serrell
Votes: 108
14. The Old Grey Whistle Test (1971–2018)
45 min | Music
Contemporary music show featuring live performances and interviews with an emphasis on album acts.
Stars: Bob Harris, Anne Nightingale, David Hepworth, Mark Ellen
Votes: 241
15. Songs of Praise (1961– )
35 min | Music
Long-running religious programme broadcasting church services and in particular the singing of Christian hymns from a different place of worship each week. Also featuring interviews and news segments of interest to the Christian community.
Stars: Aled Jones, Kate Bottley, Katherine Jenkins, Pam Rhodes
Votes: 133
16. The English Programme (1976–2003)
Not Rated | Drama
Long-running series for schools and colleges produced by Thames Television, and in its final years by independent companies - although documentaries and dramas produced by other ITV ... See full summary »
Stars: Charlie Stafford, Stephen Warbeck, Christopher Neame, Ann Hasson
Votes: 10
17. Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten (2007)
Not Rated | 124 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
As the front man of the Clash from 1977, Joe Strummer changed people's lives forever. Four years after his death, his influence reaches out around the world, more strongly now than ever before.
Director: Julien Temple | Stars: Joe Strummer, Steve Jones, Mick Jones, The 101ers
Votes: 4,171 | Gross: $0.25M
18. Urgh! A Music War (1981)
R | 96 min | Documentary, Music
Live performances from dozens of leading early-1980s musical acts - rock, punk, ska, reggae - it's all here.
Director: Derek Burbidge | Stars: Wall of Voodoo, Stan Ridgway, Marc Moreland, Chas T. Gray
Votes: 862
19. Celebrity Mastermind (2002– )
29 min | Game-Show
Celebrities take on the challenge of answering quiz questions in the Mastermind black chair, first on their chosen specialist subject, and then general knowledge, competing to win a donation for their nominated charity.
Stars: John Humphrys, Clive Myrie, Arabella Weir, Joe Pasquale
Votes: 30
20. Rachel Riley's Rude Words! (2021 Video)
11 min | Short, Comedy
A humorous compilation of risqué words either insinuated or claimed during the letters round of Channel 4's series "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown".
Stars: Rachel Riley, Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Susie Dent
Votes: 9
21. Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (2018)
TV-14 | 105 min | Documentary, Music
It's a documentary about the life of eccentric comedian Frank Sidebottom who wore a huge papier-mache' head and whose true identity was a closely guarded secret until after he died. The ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Sullivan | Stars: Johnny Vegas, Ross Noble, John Cooper Clarke, Mark Radcliffe
Votes: 771
22. Football Focus (2001– )
Sport, Talk-Show
A preview of all the top footballing action with detailed analysis from an expert panel of guests.
Stars: Dan Walker, Mark Lawrenson, Mark Clemmit, Damian Johnson
Votes: 161
23. The Innes Book of Records (1979–1981)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Neil Innes performs parody songs old and new, all set to specially-shot footage, and including special guest performers. Plotless and surreal, Innes described the programme as "songs and pictures, about people and things".
Stars: Neil Innes, Bryan Payne, Gillian Gregory, David Shaw
Votes: 56
24. Pop Quiz (1981–1984)
30 min | Game-Show, Music
Early Saturday evening quiz show hosted by Radio 1 DJ Mike Read. Each week 2 Teams of pop stars battle it out, not for prizes, but for self-respect! Rounds include song intros, lyrics and musical general knowledge.
Stars: Mike Read, Roger Taylor, Midge Ure, Paul Jones
Votes: 42
25. Punk: Attitude (2005)
Unrated | 90 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary on the music, performers, attitude and distinctive look that made up punk rock.
Director: Don Letts | Stars: K.K. Barrett, Roberta Bayley, Jello Biafra, Glenn Branca
Votes: 1,663
26. Middleton's Changeling (1998)
97 min | Drama
Based on the seventeenth century play, this modernization finds a young man in love with a woman who is promised to another. Pleading with her man-servant to murder her pledged, he in turn ... See full summary »
Director: Marcus Thompson | Stars: Ian Dury, Amanda Ray-King, Colm O'Maonlai, Richard Mayes
Votes: 69
27. All Tomorrow's Parties (2009)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Music
A kaleidoscopic journey into the parallel musical universe of cult music festival All Tomorrow's Parties.
Director: Jonathan Caouette | Stars: Battles, Belle & Sebastian, Grinderman, Dirty Three
Votes: 662
28. Desert Island Discs (2009 Podcast Series)
38 min | Biography, Music, Talk-Show
Podcast version of the long-running BBC Radio series of the same name.
Stars: Lauren Laverne, Kirsty Young, Warwick Davis, Levi Roots
Votes: 16
29. Punk Britannia (2012– )
90 min | Documentary, Music
A series which explores the why's and how's of Punk music's emergence in the mid 1970's, and the legacy it left for British music. It features interview and classic performances.
Stars: Peter Capaldi, John Lydon, Tony Parsons, Billy Idol
Votes: 114
30. The Secret Life of Books (2014– )
Not Rated | 30 min | Documentary
Great Expectations, Jane Eyre, and Great Expectations are just a few of the classic works of fiction that we all know and love. But how well do we really know them? In this series, ... See full summary »
Stars: Samantha Bond, Cerys Matthews, Alice Roberts, Fiona Shaw
Votes: 25
31. The Jack Docherty Show (1997–1999)
40 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Jack Docherty, Graham Norton, Melinda Messenger, Phill Jupitus
Votes: 41
32. Howard Marks and the Lance of Destiny (2014)
18 min | Short, Comedy
Howard Marks, the world's leading authority on The Lance of Destiny investigates its final journey in his own unique style. He knows the whereabouts of its last known resting place, but will he reveal all?
Director: Kal Bonner | Stars: Howard Marks, John Cooper Clarke, Tim Bonner, Ian Degruchy
33. Evidently... John Cooper Clarke (2012)
60 min | Documentary
A look at the life of John Cooper Clarke. From from his rise as a 'punk poet', through his heroin addiction, and finally to his comeback.
Director: John Ross | Stars: John Cooper Clarke, Bill Bailey, Clint Boon, Billy Bragg
Votes: 38
34. Jools's Hootenanny (1993– )
Music
The pianist and singer presents his annual New Year's Eve party featuring musical guests performing in the studio and the traditional seeing in of the New Year.
Stars: Jools Holland, Ruby Turner, Seasick Steve, Dawn French
Votes: 78
35. Something Else (1978– )
45 min | Music, Talk-Show
Magazine show made by yoofs for yoofs.
Stars: John Cooper Clarke, Linton Kwesi Johnson, The Jam, Siouxsie Sioux
36. Distraction Pieces Podcast (2014 Podcast Series)
Comedy
Follows Scroobius Pip having fun conversations with a wide range of guests, from Simon Pegg to Spike Lee, Mary J Blige to Gail Porter and even the occasional person you might not have heard of, but who has an amazing story to tell.
Stars: Scroobius Pip, B. Dolan, Gail Porter, Dan Le Sac
Votes: 15
37. He Wasn't Just the Fifth Member of Joy Division (2014 Video)
227 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Martin Hannett wasn't just the 5th member of Joy Division, or the third member of The Durutti Column. He was Factory Records' genius in-house producer, musician and sonic experimenter.
Director: Chris Hewitt | Stars: Julia Adamson, George Borowski, Paul Burgess, John Cooper Clarke
38. The London Weekend Show (1973–1979)
News
The show first appeared in the summer of 1975, produced some 130 episodes up till the ending of 1979, and was presented by Janet Street-Porter.
Stars: Janet Street-Porter, Kilburn & the High Roads, Sex Pistols, John Lydon
39. It's Not Repetition, It's Discipline (2014)
70 min | Documentary, Music
A documentary put together over a period of 13 years by three Danish Fall fans, featuring live clips of the Fall plus interviews with John Peel, Mark E Smith and other musicians.
Directors: Troels Holmstrøm, Lars Kjelfred, Jesper Madsen | Stars: John Cooper Clarke, David Gedge, Peter Hook, Stephen Malkmus
Votes: 17
40. Dennis and Lois (2019)
85 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
DENNIS AND LOIS is a documentary about a couple of quirky super music fans who've devoted the last 40 years pursuing the thrill of live music and supporting the bands they love. Now, more ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Cassidy | Stars: Dennis Anderson, Lois Kahlert, Liam Gallagher, Noel Gallagher
Votes: 66
41. The Safe House: A Decline of Ideas (2016)
60 min | Documentary
A new documentary exploring the heritage and significance of the British Public Library, also questioning why such a historically important British institution is in dramatic decline in today's contemporary society.
Directors: Greta Bellamacina, Davina Catt | Stars: Greta Bellamacina, John Cooper Clarke, Mike Figgis, Stephen Fry
42. James Coburn and the Rum Bastards
Documentary | Post-production
A rockumentary about a punk band that formed in Strangeway's prison.
Director: Nathan Cunningham | Stars: Neil Bell, Shaun Ryder, Dave Spikey, John Cooper Clarke
43. A Kind of Existence: The Gabrielles Wish Story (TV Movie)
Documentary | Post-production
A look into the career of Gabrielles Wish, first signed by Rob Gretton in 1995, the bands musically diverse career is examined with insights from band members and those around the band ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Hook, Alan Wise, John Cooper Clarke, Robert King
44. Rhymes, Rock and Revolution: The Story of Performance Poetry (2015 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
A history of the growth and development of Performance Poetry in Great Britain from the 1960s to the present.
Director: Kemi Majekodunmi | Stars: John Cooper Clarke, Phill Jupitus, Hollie McNish
45. Ten Years In An Open Necked Shirt (1982)
Documentary, Music
Documentary that covers John Cooper-Clarke's tour with reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson.
Director: Nick May
Votes: 8
46. Whatever Happened to Rock 'n' Roll? (2015 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Music
Lauren Laverne hosts a round table discussion on "exactly what the hell rock 'n' roll means today".
Director: Benjamin Whalley | Stars: Lauren Laverne, Alabama Shakes, Kayus Bankole, Billy Bragg
48. Kazuko's Karaoke Klub (1989– )
Music, Talk-Show
Kazuko Hohki interviews guests who then have to sing karaoke. Reputedly Britain's first glimpse of the Japanese phenomenon of karaoke
Stars: Kazuko Hohki, Atsuko Kamura, George Wendt, Spike Milligan
49. How to Be Bohemian with Victoria Coren Mitchell (2015)
59 min | Documentary, History
Stars: Victoria Coren Mitchell, Richard Coles, Will Self, A.A. Gill
Votes: 9
50. John Cooper Clarke: South of the Border - Live from London's South Bank (2013 Video)
Comedy
Director: John Ross | Star: John Cooper Clarke