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1. Help! (1965)
G | 92 min | Adventure, Comedy, Musical
Sir Ringo Starr finds himself the human sacrifice target of a cult, and his fellow members of The Beatles must try to protect him from it.
Director: Richard Lester | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 21,129 | Gross: $13.08M
2. On the Buses (1969–1973)
30 min | Comedy
Jack-the-lad bus driver and conductor Stan and Jack enjoy the female employees more than their work and Inspector Blake is relentless in his attempts to make their lives a misery.
Stars: Anna Karen, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney
Votes: 2,656
3. 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: 382
4. Holiday on the Buses (1973)
Approved | 87 min | Comedy
After being fired from the bus company for crashing two buses, Stan and Jack seek bus-driving work at a holiday camp - only to find that Inspector Blake too now works there.
Director: Bryan Izzard | Stars: Reg Varney, Stephen Lewis, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins
Votes: 2,077
5. I'm All Right Jack (1959)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy
A naive aristocrat in search of a career becomes caught up in the struggles between his profit-minded uncle and an aggressive labor union.
Director: John Boulting | Stars: Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Peter Sellers, Richard Attenborough
Votes: 4,367
6. Armchair Theatre (1956–1974)
60 min | Drama
This show was a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and from mid-1968 by Thames Television.
Stars: Harry H. Corbett, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Billie Whitelaw, Neil McCallum
Votes: 246
7. Quatermass and the Pit (1958–1959)
30 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Horror
A team of scientists search for the origin and purpose of a mysterious capsule found on a building site.
Stars: André Morell, Cec Linder, Anthony Bushell, John Stratton
Votes: 1,207
8. 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: 323
9. On the Buses (1971)
PG | 88 min | Comedy
When the bus company finds itself short-staffed, Inspector Blake comes up with the brilliant idea of employing female drivers. The company is delighted, but the bus crews are horrified and try to get rid of the women.
Director: Harry Booth | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 2,181
10. The Concrete Jungle (1960)
TV-14 | 86 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
In the UK, after pulling a racetrack robbery, repeat offender Johnny Bannion hides the loot in a farmer's field but the police and the local mob come looking for Johnny and the money.
Director: Joseph Losey | Stars: Stanley Baker, Sam Wanamaker, Grégoire Aslan, Margit Saad
Votes: 1,764
11. Mutiny on the Buses (1972)
PG | 89 min | Comedy
London bus driver Stan Butler wants to get married and takes his chance to earn more money when he is given a new job driving a tour bus on a safari park.
Director: Harry Booth | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 1,513
12. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 313
13. Comedy Playhouse (1961–2017)
30 min | Comedy
Anthology series of one-off, unrelated situation comedies.
Stars: Frank Thornton, John Le Mesurier, Robert Dorning, Bernard Cribbins
Votes: 70
14. It's a Knockout (1966–1988)
Game-Show
It featured teams representing a town or city competing tasks in absurd games, generally dressed in large foam rubber suits.
Stars: Stuart Hall, Eddie Waring, Arthur Ellis, MacDonald Hobley
Votes: 110
15. No Hiding Place (1959–1967)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Tales of Scotland Yard centering on a detective team. A sort of halfway house between "Dixon of Dock Green" and "'Z' Cars." The detectives are still 1950s-style with good elocution and ... See full summary »
Stars: Raymond Francis, Eric Lander, Johnny Briggs, Michael McStay
Votes: 97
16. Sparrows Can't Sing (1963)
94 min | Comedy, Drama
After 2 years at sea, Charlie comes home to find his house demolished, wife Maggie gone, living with married Bert and their toddler. Charlie leaves a trail of mayhem as he tries to sort things out.
Director: Joan Littlewood | Stars: James Booth, Barbara Windsor, Roy Kinnear, Avis Bunnage
Votes: 524
17. Merry-Go-Round (1963–1983)
20 min | Documentary, Family
An educational series aimed at primary school children, covering many diverse school topics.
Stars: Tom Gibbs, Richard Carpenter, Max Mason, Gabriel Woolf
18. The Plane Makers (1963–1965)
60 min | Drama
The day-to-day story of a multi-million pound aerospace company, its new jet plane, its test-pilot, its workers and its ruthless and hard-nosed managing director John Wilder, the embodiment of modern, unflinching capitalism.
Stars: Jack Watling, Patrick Wymark, Norma Ronald, Reginald Marsh
Votes: 44
19. Alf 'n' Family (1968)
PG | 96 min | Comedy, War
The film version of Till Death Us Do Part (1965) tells the story of Alf Garnett and his family living through the London Blitz.
Director: Norman Cohen | Stars: Warren Mitchell, Dandy Nichols, Anthony Booth, Una Stubbs
Votes: 520
20. Softly Softly (1966–1969)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Thie West Country police force solving local crime. its a spin-off from another BBC drama series, Z Cars (1962).
Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, John Barron
Votes: 123
21. Sir Francis Drake (1961–1962)
25 min | Adventure, Family
The adventures of Sir Francis Drake during the 1500's. Sir Francis is probably one of the most famous explorers of the high seas. The twenty six episodes of the series are about his ... See full summary »
Stars: Terence Morgan, Jean Kent, Michael Crawford, Milton Reid
Votes: 149
22. A Ghost of a Chance (1967)
50 min | Drama, Family
Three children try to fight against the destruction of a local historic landmark. They are helped by a group of friendly ghosts.
Director: Jan Darnley-Smith | Stars: Stephen Brown, Mark Ward, Cheryl Vidgen, Jimmy Edwards
Votes: 86
23. The Borderers (1968–1970)
50 min | Adventure, Drama
Drama series dealing with life for a family living on the frontier between Scotland and England during the sixteenth century.
Stars: Michael Gambon, Iain Cuthbertson, Edith MacArthur, Russell Waters
Votes: 33
24. Danny the Dragon (1967– )
173 min | Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Gavin, Jean and Peter meet Danny the Dragon, an unintentional visitor from outer space. Danny and the children encounter many adventures.
Stars: Sally Thomsett, Christopher Cooper, Jack Wild, Patrick Newell
Votes: 51
25. All Star Comedy Carnival (1972 TV Movie)
94 min | Comedy
Jimmy Tarbuck hosts another All Star Comedy Carnival, this time with skits from Love Thy Neighbour, Rod Hull and Emu, Nearest and Dearest, Moira Anderson, Father Dear Father, Thirty Minutes... See full summary »
Directors: Terry Henebery, Stuart Allen, Les Chatfield, Bryan Izzard, Mike Lloyd, David Mallet, Bill Podmore, William G. Stewart | Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, Moira Anderson, Anne Aston, Nina Baden-Semper
Votes: 13
26. All Star Comedy Carnival (1969 TV Movie)
150 min | Comedy
Various ITV comedy shows perform sketches in this holiday special.
Stars: Des O'Connor, Peter Adamson, John Alderton, Jean Alexander
27. Central News (1982–2006)
News
Long-running daily news programme for the ITV Central region, Monday to Friday 6pm with additional round ups early morning, lunchtime and late on weeknights.
Stars: Bob Warman, Malcolm Brabant, Wendy Nelson, Duran Duran
28. Comedy Premiere (1975– )
30 min | Comedy
A series of six sitcom pilots.
Stars: Frank Coda, Bernard Lee, Michael Bates, George Layton
30. Pamela Armstrong (1986–1987)
30 min
Relaxing teatime chat and laughs.
Stars: Pamela Armstrong, Tony Curtis, John Humphrys, Cyd Charisse
31. Siga min... ektethoume (2001 TV Movie)
Comedy
Director: Kostas Arzoglou | Stars: Maria Aliferi, Christos Callow, Faidon Georgitsis, Jenny Ioakimidou
Votes: 6
32. Mrs. Wilson's Diary (1969 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
A comic fantasia based on the (alleged) diary musings of Mrs. Mary Wilson, wife of Prime Minister Harold.
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: David Battley, Howard Goorney, Bob Grant, Nigel Hawthorne
33. The Variety Club Awards for 1970 (1971 TV Special)
45 min | Documentary
Stars: Michael Aspel, Bernard Delfont, Jenny Agutter, Eileen Atkins
34. Tango gia pente (2000 TV Movie)
Comedy
Directors: Vasilis Tsivilikas, Giorgos Filis | Stars: Vasilis Tsivilikas, Giannis Mihalopoulos, Thanos Kalioras, Iro Moukiou
35.
Comedy Playhouse (1961–2017)
Episode:
The Jugg Brothers
(1970)
30 min | Comedy
Two brothers work as caretakers in a block of flats in London. They pass their time by competing for the perks of the job.
Stars: Stephen Lewis, Bob Grant, Fanny Carby, Queenie Watts
36.
The Borderers (1968–1970)
Episode:
The Quacksalver
(1970)
Adventure, Drama
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: Maev Alexander, Robin Askwith, Ross Campbell, Iain Cuthbertson
37.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Aunt Maud
(1969)
25 min | Comedy
Mum's sister, Aunt Maud, comes to stay, bringing her once little dog, Marcus, now a huge wolfhound. Their presence means a change of sleeping arrangements and a sleepless night for Stan, ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 65
38.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Bon Voyage
(1969)
25 min | Comedy
Stan is going on a literal busman's holiday to Spain with other crew members, and decides to get a tan by sunbathing at the local graveyard. Unfortunately a tramp steals his uniform, and he... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 66
39.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Boxing Day Social
(1971)
25 min | Comedy
It's Boxing Day and Arthur's mother has come to stay, along with his sister Linda,who throws herself at all the men, including Jack. The two families go to the bus company's dance where ... See full summary »
Director: Derrick Goodwin | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 84
40.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Brew It Yourself
(1970)
24 min | Comedy
Stan samples the home-brewed beer which he has just made. It is very, very strong indeed, so much so that when he goes to work he is already tipsy and Blakey breathalyses him. Thanks to ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 89
41.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Bus Drivers' Stomach
(1969)
26 min | Comedy
Stan is not feeling well as he is suffering from stomach aches. Arthur reckons it's because he eats too many chips and other fried foods and suggests he go on a diet. At the same time the ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: Reg Varney, Cicely Courtneidge, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 74
42.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Busmen's Perks
(1970)
24 min | Comedy
Olive wants to re-decorate her and Arthur's bedroom, so, to do it on the cheap, Stan gets two tins of paint from the depot. They are the bus colours - red and yellow, which Arthur mixes to ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 72
43.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Bye Bye Blakey
(1972)
25 min | Comedy
The crews must all submit to a medical and Stan and Jack think it would be amusing to eavesdrop as Blakey is examined by a brisk lady doctor. However, when he says that his days are ... See full summary »
Director: Derrick Goodwin | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 63
44.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Canteen Trouble
(1971)
24 min | Comedy
Canteen manageress Suzy seems to be favoring Jack and Stan over Blakey and giving them considerably larger portions of food than him so he gets rid of her and replaces her with the austere ... See full summary »
Director: Derrick Goodwin | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 69
45.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Christmas Duty
(1970)
23 min | Comedy
Once again Jack and Stan are in the inspector's bad books for using the bus to collect Christmas presents so, when a husband and wife crew report sick, he has the two men working on ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis
Votes: 82
46.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Cover Up
(1971)
24 min | Comedy
The chairs in the Butler house need to be re-upholstered so Stan smuggles material used for the bus seats out of the depot. All goes well until Blakey drops by and the covers have to be ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 61
47.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Dangerous Driving
(1970)
24 min | Comedy
When an article appears to claim that bus crew,by nature of their sedentary work, are prone to a short life expectancy, this gets Mum and Jack worried and, as a consequence, both Jack and ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Bob Grant
Votes: 67
48.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
First Aid
(1970)
23 min | Comedy
When Blakey slips up on a chip on Stan's bus the company decrees that all staff should go on a First Aid course which they are obliged to pass. Stan has only twenty-four hours to swot up if... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Bob Grant, Michael Robbins
Votes: 74
49.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Foggy Night
(1970)
23 min | Comedy
On an exceptionally foggy night Stan refuses to carry on with the journey unless someone walks in front of the bus with a torch. Blakey refuses,as does Olive,travelling with Mum and Arthur ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Michael Robbins, Anna Karen
Votes: 92
50.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Friends in High Places
(1973)
25 min | Comedy
After an argument over the poor quality of her food,canteen cook Mrs. Webb walks out,leaving the depot without a replacement. Jack suggests Olive's Mum,and she gets the job, after an ... See full summary »
Director: Bryan Izzard | Stars: Bob Grant, Anna Karen, Stephen Lewis, Doris Hare
Votes: 71