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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: 39,568
2. Heartbeat (1992–2010)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
The 1960s lives and adventures of the police constabulary, medical staff, and residents of Ashfordly and Aidensfield.
Stars: William Simons, Derek Fowlds, Tricia Penrose, Mark Jordon
Votes: 4,082
3. The Professionals (1977–1983)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Bodie and Doyle, senior agents of the British intelligence service CI5 (Criminal Intelligence 5), and their handler George Cowley fight terrorism and similar high-level crimes.
Stars: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins, Bridget Brice
Votes: 3,662
4. Sapphire & Steel (1979–1982)
TV-PG | 30 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The secrets Sapphire, Steel and their colleagues find include people trapped in photos, ghosts lost in time and a retro dinner party.
Stars: David McCallum, Joanna Lumley, David Collings, Gerald James
Votes: 1,859
5. Hammer House of Horror (1980)
TV-14 | 54 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
This British anthology series, which was produced by England's leading exporters of horror films, told tales of haunted houses, demons, ghosts, and other supernatural wonders.
Stars: Peter Cushing, Denholm Elliott, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Anna Calder-Marshall
Votes: 2,288
6. Crown Court (1972–2007)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama
A courtroom drama in which each case is usually presented in three episodes. At the end of the third episode, a jury of "ordinary people" comes to a verdict on the evidence presented.
Stars: Peter Wheeler, Joseph Berry, Richard Colson, Derek Hockridge
Votes: 348
7. Play for Today (1970–1984)
75 min | Comedy, Drama
A British television anthology drama series that aired on BBC1 between 1970 and 1984.
Stars: Alison Steadman, Nigel Hawthorne, Tony Caunter, David Daker
Votes: 395
8. Sherlock Holmes (1964–1968)
50 min | Crime, Drama, History
A series of Sherlock Holmes adaptations, based on the stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Stars: Nigel Stock, Peter Cushing, Douglas Wilmer, Peter Madden
Votes: 591
9. 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
10. BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
60 min | Drama
BBC2 Playhouse was a British one-hour episode anthology television series produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Stars: Ralph G. Morse, Gawn Grainger, John Bluthal, Trevor Laird
Votes: 139
11. The Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson (1998–1999)
30 min | Adventure, Family
Emmy-winner Richard Thomas (The Waltons) stars in this exciting family adventure based on Johann David Wyss's Timeless book. Join the shipwrecked Robinsons as they struggle together to make a new life on a remote desert island.
Stars: Gareth Howells, Kieren Hutchison, Richard Thomas, Mia Lux
Votes: 623
12. The Lotus Eaters (1972–1973)
50 min | Drama
Erik and Ann Sheppard run a bar on a Greek island, but all is not what it seems: both have murky pasts that they would prefer to forget. Erik is a reformed alcoholic and Korean war veteran ... See full summary »
Stars: Ian Hendry, Wanda Ventham, Anthony Stamboulieh, Stefan Gryff
Votes: 108
13. The Chief (1990–1995)
50 min | Drama
Focussing on the politics at the top of a typical English police force in its continual battle to solve the problems the times, in this case the fictional Eastland of East Anglia.
Stars: Gillian Martell, Martin Shaw, Karen Archer, Dean Lepley
Votes: 106
14. Chocky (1984)
25 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
A story centered on a young schoolboy and his strange relationship with an extraterrestrial entity.
Stars: James Hazeldine, Carol Drinkwater, Andrew Ellams, Zoë Hart
Votes: 395
15. A Twist in the Tale (1999)
TV-PG | 52 min | Drama, Family, Mystery
William Shatner stars as an engaging Storyteller in this enchanting series that will take audiences on a magical journey into their imagination, and beyond, through intriguing and suspenseful tales of out of this world experiences.
Stars: William Shatner, Robin Johnson, Chelsie Preston Crayford, Emily Barclay
Votes: 109
16. Sutherland's Law (1973–1976)
50 min | Drama
Follows the cases of John Sutherland, the procurator fiscal in a small Scottish town.
Stars: Iain Cuthbertson, Martin Cochrane, Edith MacArthur, Victor Carin
Votes: 52
17. One by One (1984–1987)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Stories about real-life international zoo vet David Taylor (in the TV programmes, he was called Donald Turner) from his early days as a newly-qualified vet in the 1950s to his international... See full summary »
Stars: Rob Heyland, James Ellis, Sonia Graham, Heather James
Votes: 41
18. The Omega Factor (1979)
50 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A covert branch of British Intelligence is assigned to investigate the strange, the supernatural, the...'Omega Factor'.
Stars: James Hazeldine, Louise Jameson, John Carlisle, Brown Derby
Votes: 220
19. Mogul (1965–1972)
50 min | Drama
Adventure drama series based around the fictitious Mogul Oil Company and the exploits of its chief "troubleshooter", Peter Thornton (Ray Barrett).
Stars: Geoffrey Keen, Philip Latham, Ray Barrett, Robert Hardy
Votes: 92
20. Into the Labyrinth (1981–1982)
30 min | Family, Fantasy
Three children stumble upon the imprisoned sorcerer Rothgo and are drawn into a mysterious search through time for the magical Nidus which has been stolen by the evil witch Belor.
Stars: Pamela Salem, Charlie Caine, Ron Moody, Lisa Turner
Votes: 172
21. The Black Arrow (1972–1975)
30 min | Adventure, Family
It was an anonymous figure who protected the weak and the poor against greedy land barons fighting for power and influence throughout the 15th-century Wars of the Roses in England.
Stars: Simon Cuff, Dorothea Phillips, Gordon Rollings, William Squire
Votes: 50
22. Chocky's Children (1985)
30 min | Drama, Family, Sci-Fi
Chocky, the mental extra-terrestrial, returns to help to his friend Matthew.
Stars: Andrew Ellams, Angela Galbraith, Michael Crompton, Anabel Worrell
Votes: 129
23. Chocky's Challenge (1986)
30 min | Sci-Fi, Drama
The final moment has arrived. Chocky, Matthew and Albertine return to work together to defeat the enemy and to discover Chocky's secrets for humanity.
Stars: Prentis Hancock, Anabel Worrell, Illona Linthwaite, Joan Blackham
Votes: 96
24. Detective (1964–1969)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology series featuring adaptations of detective stories.
Stars: Rupert Davies, Ralph Michael, Barbara Couper, Esmond Knight
Votes: 27
25. Quiller (1975– )
50 min | Drama
The exploits of British Agent Quiller as he carries out his various assignments for the secret agency known only as "The Bureau".
Stars: Michael Jayston, Moray Watson, Sinéad Cusack, Nigel Stock
Votes: 45
26. Revelations: The Initial Journey (2002–2003)
30 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
Follow 16-year-old Jess's journey through life, and even through time itself, as he explores the world and the fascinating history of humankind through the ages.
Stars: Tom Hern, Ben Barrington, Paul Rawson, Danielle Mason
Votes: 48
27. The Indian Tales of Rudyard Kipling (1963– )
Drama
Stars: Joss Ackland, Kenneth Fortescue, Patrick Westwood, Barry Letts
Votes: 36
28. Marked Personal (1973–1974)
30 min
Afternoon show about the dramas that enfold around the human resources department of a large organization.
Stars: Heather Chasen, Stephanie Beacham, Frankie Jordan, Carl Rigg
Votes: 12
29. This Man Craig (1966–1967)
50 min | Drama
Ian Craig is an upbeat science teacher at a secondary school in fictional Straithard, Scotland. He deals with the troubles of his students and colleagues in an optimistic fashion and shares their triumphs.
Stars: John Cairney, Ellen McIntosh, Leonard Maguire, Joan Alcorn
Votes: 17
30. Centre Play (1973–1977)
Drama
Anthology series of half hour plays produced in BBC's Television Centre's studios.
Stars: John Barrett, Will Knightley, David Daker, Michael Gough
Votes: 15
31. The Culture Show (2004–2015)
57 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
The best of the week's arts and culture news, covering books, art, film, architecture and more
Stars: Mark Kermode, Lauren Laverne, Andrew Graham-Dixon, Alastair Sooke
Votes: 103
32. The Baker Street Boys (1983)
25 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The adventures of a gang of street urchins living in Victorian London, who assist the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes in solving crimes and find themselves tackling cases of their own.
Stars: Jay Simpson, Damion Napier, Adam Woodyatt, David Garlick
Votes: 39
33. Sherlock Holmes (1967–1968)
60 min | Crime
The brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes investigate crimes in Victorian London with the help of his friend Dr. John Watson.
Stars: Erich Schellow, Paul Edwin Roth, Manja Kafka, Hans Schellbach
Votes: 55
34. The Standard (1978– )
50 min
Investigative reporter Colin Anderson joins the Scottish Daily Standard, a newspaper with financial problems and an uncertain future
Stars: Patrick Malahide, Colette O'Neil, Neil Stacy, Tom Watson
35. Cicero: The Queen's Drum Horse (1977 TV Movie)
55 min | Drama, Family
Director: Kevin Connor | Stars: John Hallam, Todd Carty, William Maxwell, Angie Stevens
36. The Dragon's Opponent (1973– )
50 min | Drama
4-part miniseries dramatising the true-life adventures of Charles "Mad Jack" Howard, 20th Earl of Suffolk, whose daring wartime exploits included rescuing dozens of refugee European nuclear... See full summary »
Stars: Ronald Pickup, Anton Darby, Virginia McKenna, Angela Douglas
37. Hammer Horror (2007 Video)
13 min | Documentary, Short
A look at the influence of the Hammer horror films on Doctor Who (1963), a DVD special feature for Doctor Who: The Stones of Blood: Part One (1978).
Director: Marcus Hearn | Stars: Bernard Archard, Tom Baker, Trevor Baxter, Melvyn Bedford
Votes: 9
38. Who's Round (2013 Podcast Series)
Toby Hadoke interviews people who were involved in making Doctor Who (1963).
Stars: Toby Hadoke, Russell T. Davies, Paul Joyce, Andrew Cartmel
Votes: 7
39. Paris in the Springtime (2005 Video)
45 min | Documentary
A Documentary looking at the Behind the scenes filming on City of Death. Talking to cast and crew as well looking at Douglas Adams career in Dr who, as a writer and script editor.
Director: Ed Stradling | Stars: Toby Longworth, Douglas Adams, Anthony Read, David Fisher
Votes: 30
40. A Matter of Time (2007 Video)
60 min | Documentary
A documentary about Graham Williams's three seasons as the producer of Doctor Who (1963), a DVD special feature for Doctor Who: The Ribos Operation: Part One (1978).
Director: Ed Stradling | Stars: John Abineri, Douglas Adams, Barry Andrews, John Arnatt
Votes: 19
41. Inside 'The Omega Factor' (2005 Video)
Documentary, Short
Cast and crew-members of the 1979 television series The Omega Factor recall the making of the show.
Director: Marcus Hearn | Stars: Eric Davidson, George Gallaccio, Jack Gerson, Natasha Gerson
42. Into the Unknown: The Making of 'Underworld' (2010 Video)
31 min | Documentary, Short
For the special features of the official DVD release of the story, cast and crew look back at the making of Doctor Who: Underworld: Part One (1978).
Director: Ed Stradling | Stars: Richard Heffer, Anthony Read, Bob Baker, Dave Martin
Votes: 7
43. Built for War (2006 Video)
40 min | Documentary, Short, Sci-Fi
A look at the Genesis and the history of the Sontarons in Doctor this Documentary featured as an extra on the Sontaron Experiment.
Director: Steve Broster | Stars: Bob Baker, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Christopher Barry
Votes: 31
44. After Image (2009 Video)
26 min | Documentary, Short, Sci-Fi
For the special features of the official DVD release of the story, cast and crew look back at the making of Doctor Who: Image of the Fendahl: Part One (1977).
Stars: Edward Arthur, Louise Jameson, Colin Mapson, Anthony Read
45. Parrot Fashion (2007 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
The writing and production of the Doctor Who story "The Pirate Planet", featuring interviews with Douglas Adams, John Leeson, Pennant Roberts and Mary Tamm.
Director: Kevin Davies | Stars: Douglas Adams, Tom Baker, Clive Bennett, Martin Benson
46. The Humans of Tara (2007 Video)
22 min | Documentary, Short
Cast and crew look back at the making of the Doctor Who story, 'The Androids of Tara'.
Directors: Steve Broster, Ed Stradling | Stars: Anthony Read, David Fisher, Paul Lavers, Neville Jason
47. Out of Time (2008 Video)
17 min | Documentary, Short
A look at the making-of the DOCTOR WHO story, "The Invasion of Time".
Stars: John Arnatt, Tom Baker, Ray Callaghan, Derek Deadman
48. Getting Blood from the Stones (2007 Video)
27 min | Documentary, Short
Cast and crew look back at the making of the Doctor Who story "The Stones of Blood".
Director: Ed Stradling | Stars: David Fisher, Anthony Read, Clayton Hickman, Steve O'Brien
49. The Elusive David Agnew (2008 Video)
6 min | Documentary, Short
Terrance Dicks and Anthony Read tell us what they know about the mysterious David Agnew, a DVD special feature for Doctor Who: The Invasion of Time: Part One (1978).
Director: Alan Smithee | Stars: Terrance Dicks, Anthony Read
50. The Rise and Fall of Gallifrey (2008 Video)
10 min | Documentary, Short
A brief overview of the various appearances of Gallifrey in the series DOCTOR WHO.
Director: Marcus Hearn | Stars: John Arnatt, Tom Baker, Alan Barnes, Michael Bilton