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1. 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: 8,764
2. The Darling Buds of May (1991–1993)
TV-PG | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
The life of the Larkins, a farm family in Kent.
Stars: David Jason, Pam Ferris, Stephanie Ralph, Philip Franks
Votes: 2,475
3. Rising Damp (1974–1978)
30 min | Comedy
Popular sitcom set in a seedy bedsit lorded over by the mean, vain, boastful, cowardly, racist landlord Rigsby. In each episode, his conceits are debunked by his long-suffering tenants.
Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Don Warrington, Frances de la Tour, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 2,825
4. Horatio Hornblower: The Duel (1998 TV Movie)
93 min | Adventure, Drama, War
Horatio Hornblower begins his naval career, but a deadly feud with a despicable mate is causing complications.
Director: Andrew Grieve | Stars: Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Dorian Healy, Michael Byrne
Votes: 6,070
5. Duty Free (1984–1986)
30 min | Comedy
David and Amy are on holiday in Spain, where they meet Robert and Linda, who are also holidaymakers. David and Linda spend their holiday trying to find some time alone together away from their spouses.
Stars: Keith Barron, Gwen Taylor, Joanna Van Gyseghem, Neil Stacy
Votes: 302
6. Only When I Laugh (1979–1982)
30 min | Comedy
A rather naive, middle-class man is admitted to a hospital ward and finds that he is sharing it with a working-class layabout and an upper-class hypochondriac. All three of them cause headaches for the hospital staff.
Stars: James Bolam, Peter Bowles, Christopher Strauli, Richard Wilson
Votes: 995
7. Stay Lucky (1989–1993)
60 min | Drama
When Londoner Thomas Gynn escapes from his dodgy associations in the capital for a new life up north, he literally runs in to feisty Yorkshire lass (and damsel-in-distress) Sally Hardcastle... See full summary »
Stars: Dennis Waterman, Emma Wray, Niall Toibin, Jan Francis
Votes: 111
8. 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
9. Horatio Hornblower: The Fire Ship (1998 TV Movie)
93 min | Adventure, Drama, War
While Lt. Hornblower studies for his promotion examination, he is distracted by the serious supply problems that face his crew.
Director: Andrew Grieve | Stars: Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Denis Lawson, Ian McNeice
Votes: 4,539
10. Horatio Hornblower: The Wrong War (1999 TV Movie)
100 min | Adventure, Drama, War
Lt. Hornblower and his mates are sent to accompany a doomed royalist invasion of revolutionary France.
Director: Andrew Grieve | Stars: Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Antony Sher, Samuel West
Votes: 4,289
11. Home to Roost (1985–1990)
25 min | Comedy
John Thaw is Henry Willows, a middle-aged man in middle-management who has been divorced from his wife for seven years and is perfectly happy with the arrangement. Apart from his prudish ... See full summary »
Stars: John Thaw, Reece Dinsdale, Elizabeth Bennett, Joan Blackham
Votes: 310
12. A Bit of a Do (1989)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
The television comedy followed two families in a Yorkshire town, the working-class Simcocks and middle-class Rodenhursts, through social events. It was based on books by David Nobbs, who also created Reginald Perrin.
Stars: David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett, Stephanie Cole
Votes: 230
13. Horatio Hornblower: The Duchess and the Devil (1999 TV Movie)
93 min | Adventure, Drama, War
Lt. Hornblower and his crew are captured by the enemy while escorting a Duchess who has secrets of her own.
Director: Andrew Grieve | Stars: Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay, Cherie Lunghi, Christopher Fulford
Votes: 4,203
14. Micawber (2001– )
195 min | Comedy, Drama
David Jason stars as Mr. Micawber in this gentle comedy set in Victorian England and inspired by a character from Charles Dickens' novel 'David Copperfield'.
Stars: David Jason, Annabelle Apsion, Lucinda Dryzek, Andrew Quigley
Votes: 95
15. Husband of the Year (1975–1976)
30 min | Game-Show
Stars: Pete Murray, Leslie Randall, Marjorie Proops, Norma Ronald
16. Singles (1988–1991)
30 min | Comedy
A sitcom following the exploits of Malcolm and Clive and Pamela and Jackie, four patrons of a singles bar.
Stars: Judy Loe, Eamon Boland, Susie Blake, Roger Rees
Votes: 22
17. Night Train (I) (1998)
PG-13 | 92 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Trains, romance, a mysterious past. Michael Poole (Sir John Hurt) is an ex-conman, whose cons have finally caught up with him. Unaware of his past, Alice (Brenda Blethyn) joins him in a dramatic escape on the Orient Express.
Director: John Lynch | Stars: John Hurt, Brenda Blethyn, Pauline Flanagan, Rynagh O'Grady
Votes: 413
18. Full House (1972–1973)
Documentary
Stars: Joe Melia, John Bird, Henry Woolf, Jack Shepherd
Votes: 21
19. Room at the Bottom (1986–1988)
30 min | Comedy
Nesbitt Gunn, failed drama producer, has been moved to the lower reaches of television and now has to face up to life in the quiz game department under the watchful eye of his ruthless and tyrannical boss, Kevin Hughes.
Stars: James Bolam, Keith Barron, Deborah Grant, Richard Wilson
Votes: 15
20. Comedy Connections (2003–2008)
40 min | Documentary
Series looking at the history of favourite comedy shows.
Stars: Doon Mackichan, Julia Sawalha, John Howard Davies, Gareth Gwenlan
Votes: 88
21. The Bounder (1982–1983)
30 min | Comedy
Upon being released from prison, ex-con Howard Booth comes to live with his sister Mary disrupting her calm life with her cynical, uptight husband, Trevor.
Stars: Peter Bowles, George Cole, Isla Blair, Rosalind Ayres
Votes: 95
22. Snakes and Ladders (1989)
Comedy, Sci-Fi
Set in a Britain of 1999, where the north and south are bordered states, with riches on one side and poverty on the other. Due to a computer mix-up, rich businessman's son Giles and poor, lowly-paid Gavin find themselves swapping places.
Stars: John Gordon Sinclair, Adrian Edmondson, Ed Devereaux, June Watson
Votes: 24
23. The Galton & Simpson Playhouse (1977)
30 min | Comedy
A series of seven individual sitcom pilots from writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson.
Stars: Roy Kinnear, Richard Briers, Charles Gray, Leonard Rossiter
Votes: 37
24. Cilla (1968–1976)
45 min | Music, Family
Singer Cilla Black at the height of popularity, was the grinder of this weekly entertainment series, frittering singing by Ms Black as well as her many guests.
Stars: Cilla Black, The Breakaways, The Irving Davies Dancers, Cliff Richard
Votes: 22
26. Rich Tea and Sympathy (1991– )
60 min | Comedy
ITV comedy drama Rich Tea and Sympathy, written by David Nobbs, divorced mother Julia Merrygrove (Patricia Hodge) has two teenage children and works as a local councillor whilst also ... See full summary »
Stars: Patricia Hodge, Denis Quilley, Lionel Jeffries, Jean Alexander
Votes: 16
27. Natural Causes (1988 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy
Walter is an historical writer who hires a killer to murder his neurotic wife, planning to spend the rest of his life with his young secretary.
Director: Vernon Lawrence | Stars: George Cole, Prunella Scales, Leslie Ash, Benjamin Whitrow
Votes: 8
28. Sez Les (1969–1976)
60 min | Comedy
British comedy sketch show hosted by Les Dawson, known for its witty humor and satire.
Stars: Les Dawson, John Cleese, Roy Barraclough, Eli Woods
Votes: 40
29. Fiddlers Three (1991)
25 min | Comedy
Stars: Peter Davison, Paula Wilcox, Charles Kay, Peter Blake
Votes: 21
30. The Talk of the Town (1967–1974)
45 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Alyn Ainsworth, Sammy Davis Jr., Bruce Forsyth, Charles Aznavour
31. Heroes of Comedy (1995–2003)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
An affectionate look at the life and work of some of Britain's best-loved comedians.
Stars: Eric Sykes, Spike Milligan, Bob Monkhouse, Barry Cryer
Votes: 45
32. Haggard (1990–1992)
30 min | Comedy
Squire Haggard, the womanising, destitute former friend of the Prince of Wales, optimistically searches for rich men "willing" to part with their money, and rich, beautiful women willing to... See full summary »
Stars: Keith Barron, Reece Dinsdale, Sam Kelly, William Simons
Votes: 66
33. Lyrics by Tim Rice (1985 Video)
52 min
Director: Ian Bolt | Stars: Benny Andersson, Barbara Dickson, David Essex, Murray Head
Votes: 10
35. Dawson's Weekly (1975– )
30 min | Comedy
Les is feeling very depressed, so he visits The Doctor, it seems even he can't offer any help.
Stars: Les Dawson, Roy Barraclough, Tony Sympson, Felix Bowness
Votes: 13
36. Beecham (1990 TV Movie)
90 min | Biography
Director: Vernon Lawrence | Stars: Timothy West, Terry Wale
Votes: 12
37. Let's Face the Music (1989– )
Comedy
Stars: The King's Singers, Robin Ray, Patricia Routledge, Colm Wilkinson
38. Jazz Scene at the Ronnie Scott Club (1969–1970)
Music
A series featuring some of Britain's top Jazz artists at Europe's top Jazz Club.
Stars: Ronnie Scott, Tony Coe, John Marshall, Derek Watkins
39. Cleo and John (1982 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Vernon Lawrence | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Alec Dankworth, Jacqui Dankworth, John Dankworth
40. Dawson and Friends (1977– )
60 min
Stars: Les Dawson, Roy Barraclough, Dennis Waterman, Lulu
Votes: 7
41. Pepys and So to Bed (1983 TV Movie)
75 min | Comedy
Stars: Jennie Linden, Gina Maher, Harry Secombe
42. But Seriously, It's Sheila Hancock (1972– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Sheila Hancock, Moray Watson, Paul McDowell, Dudley Moore
43. Mary Hopkin in the Land of ... (1970)
30 min | Music
Stars: Mary Hopkin, Clive Moss, Stuart Lock, Richard Mottau
44. Rising Damp Forever (2016– )
Documentary
A look at how Eric Chappell's play The Banana Box was turned into ITV's most celebrated sitcom and how it made stars of the cast.
Stars: Martin Clunes, Kate Beckinsale, Don Warrington, Samantha Beckinsale
Votes: 20
46. Grubstreet (1972–1973)
30 min | Comedy
Sketches featuring a selection of characters from newspapers and magazines, including Private Eye, Punch, The Daily Telegraph, and The Daily Express.
Stars: Anna Quayle, Norman Chappell, Julian Orchard, William Rushton
47. Song by Song (1977–1980)
45 min | Music
Stars: Ned Sherrin, David Kernan, Millicent Martin, Julia McKenzie
48. You'll Never Walk Alone (1974 TV Movie)
30 min | Sport
On a train going to London for the FA Cup Final, three mad keen Leeds United fans try to persuade three non football fans to join them.
Stars: Brian Glover, Maureen Lipman, Gordon Rollings, Norman Chappell
49. Dennis Waterman: With a Little Help from My Friends (1978 TV Movie)
60 min | Music
Actor Dennis Waterman showcases many of his musical talents.
Director: Vernon Lawrence | Stars: Dennis Waterman, Joe Brown, Linda Lewis, Nola Rae
50. Comedy Classics (2008– )
30 min | Documentary
Stars: Ronni Ancona, Antony Cotton, Michael Grade, Vernon Lawrence