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1. The Crown (2016–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped Britain for the second half of the 20th century.
Stars: Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton, Matt Smith
Votes: 256,592
2. Poirot (1989–2013)
TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective, who has an impeccable knack for getting embroiled in a mystery, solves crimes along with Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector James Japp.
Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran
Votes: 52,046
3. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
TV-PG | 95 min | Comedy
Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.
Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roger Lloyd Pack, Buster Merryfield
Votes: 56,678
4. The Bill (1984–2010)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Police drama series following officers and detectives from Sun Hill Police Station in East London.
Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse
Votes: 4,097
5. All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
The trials and misadventures of the staff of a country veterinary office in Yorkshire from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Votes: 4,396
6. Bergerac (1981–1991)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Recovering alcoholic and divorced father of a young daughter, DS Jim Bergerac is a true maverick who prefers doing things his own way, and consequently doesn't always carry out his investigations the way his boss would like.
Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold, Mela White
Votes: 2,224
7. The Jewel in the Crown (1984)
TV-14 | 778 min | Drama, History, Romance
The sweeping drama about the ruling and ruled classes of WWII India, trying amidst the turmoil to come to terms with the drastic changes taking place around them, knowing that their lives will never be the same again.
Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, Geraldine James, Wendy Morgan, Judy Parfitt
Votes: 2,418
8. Smiley's People (1982)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery
The murder of a Soviet defector forces his old handler, British spymaster George Smiley, out of retirement. His investigation leads to an old nemesis, the Soviet spymaster known only as "Karla". This will be their final dance.
Stars: Alec Guinness, Eileen Atkins, Bill Paterson, Vladek Sheybal
Votes: 4,762
9. Adventures of a Plumber's Mate (1978)
88 min | Comedy, Crime
Horny plumber, Sid, enjoys a profession which offers him ample opportunity to bed sexy housewives.
Director: Stanley A. Long | Stars: Jonathan Adams, Graham Ashley, Neville Barber, Lindy Benson
Votes: 711
10. Adventures of a Taxi Driver (1976)
89 min | Comedy, Crime
Joe North is a cab driver in London, something that gives him many opportunities to have sex.
Director: Stanley A. Long | Stars: Barry Evans, Judy Geeson, Adrienne Posta, Diana Dors
Votes: 872
11. Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Crime
While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.
Director: Stanley A. Long | Stars: Christopher Neil, Suzy Kendall, Harry H. Corbett, Diana Dors
Votes: 643
12. Angels (1975–1983)
50 min | Drama
Six student nurses start training in the NHS, facing challenges working with colleagues and patients while adapting to the hierarchy and procedures.
Stars: Carol Holmes, Shirley Cheriton, Joanna Monro, Sharon Rosita
Votes: 137
13. Eskimo Nell (1975)
85 min | Comedy
Three young men, a scriptwriter, a producer and a director are called in by Benny U Murdoch, an exotic movie producer. He wants to make a new erotic movie starring a big woman - the "Eskimo... See full summary »
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Michael Armstrong, Terence Edmond, Christopher Timothy, Roy Kinnear
Votes: 434
14. The Black Panther (1977)
R | 97 min | Crime, Thriller
A gung-ho ex-military man pursues a secret life of crime, culminating in the kidnapping of a teenage heiress.
Director: Ian Merrick | Stars: Donald Sumpter, Debbie Farrington, Marjorie Yates, Sylvia O'Donnell
Votes: 808
15. Overlord (1975)
Not Rated | 83 min | Drama, History, War
During World War 2, a young lad's called up and, with increasing sense of foreboding, undertakes his army training for D-day.
Director: Stuart Cooper | Stars: Brian Stirner, Davyd Harries, Nicholas Ball, Julie Neesam
Votes: 3,228
16. 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: 137
17. A Throne of Shadows (2018– )
Drama
Stars: Simon Brandon, Martin Cort, Gregory Cox, Carolyn Pertwee
18. Doctor Who: The Sixth Doctor Adventures (2002– )
Sci-Fi
All new adventures with The Sixth Doctor.
Stars: Colin Baker, Bonnie Langford, Ruth Madeley, Imogen Stubbs
19. Wings (1977–1978)
50 min | Drama, War
A young Englishman born into a blacksmith's family wants to be a flier in one of the new fangled flying machines. He struggles to show a man of his class deserves a chance to be a pilot and... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Cochrane, Tim Woodward, Nicholas Jones, David Troughton
Votes: 161
20. The River (1988)
30 min | Comedy
The River follows the tranquil life of lovable, Cockney, ex-convict Davey Jackson who is lock keeper on the canal near the village of Chumley-on-the-Water.
Stars: David Essex, Katy Murphy, Shaun Scott, Vilma Hollingbery
Votes: 67
21. Jemima Shore Investigates (1983– )
60 min | Crime, Drama
Jemima Shore is a TV presenter and journalist but also an amateur sleuth solving crimes beyond the TV studio.
Stars: Patricia Hodge, Sally Watts, Ian Hendry, Norman Jones
Votes: 64
22. Affairs of the Heart (1974–1975)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
A series of TV plays based on stories or novels by Henry James.
Stars: Georgina Hale, Anton Rodgers, Diana Rigg, Sinéad Cusack
Votes: 63
23. Three for All (1975)
90 min | Comedy, Music
A pop band and their girlfriends have fun in Spain
Director: Martin Campbell | Stars: Adrienne Posta, Lesley North, Cheryl Hall, Graham Bonnet
Votes: 105
24. 13 Seconds in Kent State (2021– )
Drama, History
On May 4th 1970 National Guardsman killed 4 students and wounded nine others at Kent State University, Ohio. Five years later, their parents would try and do the unthinkable, take them to court for breach of their children's civil rights.
Stars: Rez Kempton, Dickon Tolson, Toby Cockerell, Michael Lipman
Votes: 20
25. Strangers and Brothers (1984)
780 min | Drama
As World War II looms in Europe, an ambitious young English lawyer embarks on his tempestuous career, and even stormier romantic life.
Stars: Shaughan Seymour, Paul Hastings, Edward Hardwicke, Sheila Ruskin
Votes: 80
26. My Son, My Son (1979– )
440 min | Drama
A father that indulged his son too much and the unfortunate events that it lead to.
Stars: Michael Williams, Frank Grimes, Kate Binchy, Patsy Rowlands
Votes: 10
27. The Aerodrome (1983 TV Movie)
91 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
In the future England is ruled by a fascist government, and one day the leaders begin the construction of a heavily guarded, mysterious airport.
Director: Giles Foster | Stars: Peter Firth, Richard Johnson, Richard Briers, Dominic Jephcott
Votes: 33
28. Doctor on the Go (1975–1977)
30 min | Comedy
Duncan (Robin Nedwell) and Dick (Geoffrey Davies) return from their escapades on the MS Begonia ('"Doctor at Sea" (1974)') and manage to wangle new jobs at St Swithin's Hospital. ... See full summary »
Stars: Robin Nedwell, Geoffrey Davies, Ernest Clark, Andrew Knox
Votes: 92
29. Jackanory Playhouse (1972–1985)
30 min | Drama, Family
A spin-off series from "Jackanory", was "Jackanory Playhouse" (1972-85), which was a series of thirty-minute dramatisations.
Stars: Peter Settelen, Maurice Denham, Patsy Smart, George Innes
Votes: 18
30. Carrott Confidential (1987–1989)
35 min | Comedy
Jasper Carrott takes a comedic look at the week's news and ponders the absurdities of life in general, with topical sketch comedy from Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.
Stars: Jasper Carrott, Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Loudon Wainwright III
Votes: 39
31. Murder Elite (1985)
Unrated | 98 min | Drama, Horror, Thriller
An English woman returns to her homeland after losing her fortune in The United States, and is stalked by a serial killer.
Director: Claude Whatham | Stars: Ali MacGraw, Billie Whitelaw, Hywel Bennett, Ray Lonnen
Votes: 139
32. Affairs of the Heart (1983–1985)
30 min | Comedy
Is there life after a heart attack? Peter Bonamy --- about to be discharged from hospital --- believes there could be. Now it's just a question of convincing his family, his friends, his doctor and, above all, his wife.
Stars: Derek Fowlds, Sarah Badel, Holly Aird, Alan Hulse
33. Headhunters (1994– )
50 min
Simon Hall is a partner in a firm of recruitment consultants. Troubles at work and at home lead him to question the values and morality of the business in which he has been so successful.
Stars: James Fox, Francesca Annis, James Fleet, Eleanor David
Votes: 10
34. Television Club (1962–1978)
20 min | Drama, Family
Stars: James Lloyd, David Freeland, Brenda Cowling, Ian Gardiner
35. For the Recently Bereaved
Short, Drama | Post-production
In the wake of her father's death, a daughter seeks to rebuild her relationship with her emotionally distant mother.
Director: Barnaby Brown | Stars: Kate Terence, Isabel Della-Porta, Stephen Riddle
36. Revelation (II) (2024)
Short, Drama | Post-production
Famous anti-theist journalist has a vision of Jesus. Seeking understanding, he confronts a depressed priest at a church, sparking an intense argument that challenges their core beliefs on faith and what it means to believe.
Director: Emil Ormasen Vallersnes | Stars: Stephen Riddle, David Sayers
37.
All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
Episode:
Pups, Pigs and Pickle
(1978)
TV-PG | 52 min | Comedy, Drama
The vets must deal with Kit Bilton, an amiable local farmer who every year fattens a pig for slaughter. Problem is that Kit becomes so fond of the animals that he's an emotional wreck when ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Tronson | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Mary Hignett
Votes: 88
38.
Angels (1975–1983)
Episode:
Episode #9.31
(1983)
Drama
Director: Mary Ridge | Stars: Tony Armatrading, Andrew Burt, Jon Glentoran, Carol Holmes
39.
Bergerac (1981–1991)
Episode:
Off Shore Trades
(1985)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jim's date with new girlfriend, estate agent Susan Young, is interrupted when he is called in to investigate the death of young scuba driver Jacques Laval, whom the pathologist believes was... See full summary »
Director: Robert Tronson | Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold, Louise Jameson
Votes: 35
40.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Blurred Around the Edges
(2000)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Dale and Gary are sent to investigate an AWOL soldier, but can Smith keep his obvious nostalgic fondness for the army game at bay now he is a serving policeman?
Director: Chris Lovett | Stars: Alex Walkinshaw, Clive Wedderburn, George Rossi, Ray Ashcroft
Votes: 30
41.
Doctor on the Go (1975–1977)
Episode:
It's Just the Job
(1975)
Comedy
At an exhibition encouraging school-leavers to take up medicine, Dick, Duncan and Andrew meet the head of the Charlemagne hotel chain, who is looking for a resident doctor in his London ... See full summary »
Stars: Robin Nedwell, Geoffrey Davies, Andrew Knox, Ernest Clark
Votes: 8
42.
Jemima Shore Investigates (1983– )
Episode:
The Crime of the Dancing Duchess
(1983)
Crime, Drama
The Duchess has killed a man - a burglar, she says, whom she slew in self-defense. And that's that, case closed. But Jemima gradually traces an unlikely connection between duchess and felon.
Director: Robert Tronson | Stars: Patricia Hodge, Constance Cummings, Hugh Burden, Brian Oulton
Votes: 9
43.
Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
Episode:
A Royal Flush
(1986)
TV-14 | 75 min | Comedy
Rodney meets Vicky, a seemingly impoverished artist who it transpires is the daughter of the Duke of Maylebury. Having obtained a pair of tickets to the sold-out production of Carmen, ... See full summary »
Director: Ray Butt | Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Buster Merryfield, Paul McDowell
Votes: 673
44.
Poirot (1989–2013)
Episode:
The Plymouth Express
(1991)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A mining entrepreneur hires Poirot to solve the brutal murder of his daughter and the theft of her jewels aboard the express train to Plymouth.
Director: Andrew Piddington | Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran
Votes: 1,415
45.
Wings (1977–1978)
Episode:
Forward Action
(1978)
Drama, War
Mounting aerial losses cause their commanding general to order the flight into forward action, to engage the Germans and protect the reconnaissance aircraft. Alan gets a Lewis gun fitted to his aircraft, and a new French engine.
Director: Peter Jefferies | Stars: Tim Woodward, Nicholas Jones, Michael Cochrane, David Troughton
Votes: 12
46.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Eye-Witness
(1990)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
A man is attacked by a group of football supporters and hooligans.
Director: Graham Theakston | Stars: Eric Richard, Clive Wood, Andrew Mackintosh, Tony Scannell
Votes: 37
47.
BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
Episode:
Speed King
(1979)
Drama
In 1935 Sir Malcolm Campbell's obsession is to win the World's Land Speed Record in his car Bluebird. Speed King is about the man, the car, and the ruthless, but irresistible, public ambition of a world hero.
Director: Ferdinand Fairfax | Stars: Jack Galloway, Robert Hardy, Jennifer Hilary, Sheila Ruskin
Votes: 12
48.
BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
Episode:
The Brylcreem Boys
(1979)
Drama
Cpl. George Hunn's sentry post is knocked over and he wakes to find he is suffering from frost bite of the face. Sent to hospital he is put on a ward with aircrew who have mental issues. He is trapped reenacting their missions at night.
Director: Roger Bamford | Stars: David Threlfall, Stephanie Turner, Steven Grives, Timothy Spall
Votes: 18
49.
A Throne of Shadows (2018– )
Episode:
Hamlet or What Thou Wilt! Part 1
(2019)
30 min | Drama
Director: Simon Brandon | Stars: Simon Brandon, Martin Cort, Gregory Cox, Mary Drake
50.
Smiley's People (1982)
Episode:
A Mother's Assistance
(1982)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery
What is the connection between a penniless Russian woman in Paris and the brutal murder of an old man in a London park? And so begins a new conundrum for George Smiley to sort out.
Director: Simon Langton | Stars: Alec Guinness, Curd Jürgens, Eileen Atkins, Dudley Sutton
Votes: 201