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1. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.
Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith
Votes: 246,923
2. Highlander (1986)
R | 116 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponents, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize".
Director: Russell Mulcahy | Stars: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, Roxanne Hart
Votes: 147,695 | Gross: $5.90M
3. Death Wish 3 (1985)
R | 90 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police chief to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods.
Director: Michael Winner | Stars: Charles Bronson, Deborah Raffin, Ed Lauter, Martin Balsam
Votes: 17,440 | Gross: $16.12M
4. Alleyn Mysteries (1990–1994)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Drawing on her love of theatre and art, New Zealand author Ngaio Marsh created elegant crime-puzzlers full of quirky characters with hidden agendas, all brought meticulously to life in this BBC series.
Stars: William Simons, Patrick Malahide, Belinda Lang, Tim Dutton
Votes: 760
5. The Shaft (2001)
R | 111 min | Action, Horror, Mystery
When the elevators in New York's 102-story Millennium Building start to malfunction, mechanic Mark Newman is sent to find the cause. After a series of gruesome and deadly "accidents" occur, Mark joins forces with spunky reporter Jennifer.
Director: Dick Maas | Stars: James Marshall, Naomi Watts, Eric Thal, Michael Ironside
Votes: 5,304
6. Screen Two (1985–1998)
TV-14 | 120 min | Drama
In 1984 Kenith Trodd joined BBC team responding to Channel 4 releases, leading to transition from BBC studio plays to Screen One/Two anthology series. Trodd oversaw first group of titles in these series in 1985.
Stars: Jude North, Roger Brierley, Geoffrey Chater, Norman Jones
Votes: 247
7. If Tomorrow Comes (1986)
304 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Tracy was an innocent, in love and pregnant by the son of a wealthy family. She is sent to prison for a crime she did not commit. When she gets out, she proposes to take revenge on the people who framed her.
Stars: Madolyn Smith Osborne, Tom Berenger, David Keith, Jack Weston
Votes: 1,981
8. Any Human Heart (2010)
Drama, Romance
A novelist's life ricochets from 1920s Paris to '50s New York and '80s London. Along the way he meets Ernest Hemingway, Ian Fleming and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor - the exiled British king and his mistress Wallis Simpson.
Stars: Jim Broadbent, Matthew Macfadyen, Conor Nealon, Hayley Atwell
Votes: 2,348
9. In Suspicious Circumstances (1991– )
Drama
A series of murders from all periods introduced by Edward Woodward
Stars: Edward Woodward, Michael Wardle, Martin Reeve, Stephen Boyes
Votes: 78
10. Oppenheimer (1980)
Not Rated | 420 min | Biography, Drama, History
Biography of the American physicist who led the U.S. effort to develop the atomic bomb during World War II, only to find himself suspected as a security risk in the 1950s.
Stars: Sam Waterston, John Carson, Christopher Muncke, Jana Shelden
Votes: 722
11. BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
120 min | Drama
Monthly anthology series featuring televised versions of plays.
Stars: Charles Gray, Eric Porter, Jeremy Brett, Lally Bowers
Votes: 178
12. Princess Kaiulani (2009)
PG | 130 min | Biography, Drama, History
The true story of a Hawaiian princess' attempts to maintain the independence of the island against the threat of American colonization.
Director: Marc Forby | Stars: Q'orianka Kilcher, Barry Pepper, Shaun Evans, Jimmy Yuill
Votes: 1,907 | Gross: $0.88M
13. Juliet Bravo (1980–1985)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Inspector Jean Darblay is assigned to Hartley, Lancashire. Initially facing scepticism from sergeants Joe Beck and George Parrish, she gradually earns their respect and admiration as their new female boss at the police station.
Stars: David Ellison, Noel Collins, Stephanie Turner, Anna Carteret
Votes: 283
14. Dreamchild (1985)
PG | 94 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Ian Holm is children's author Lewis Carroll in this poignant fantasy-drama set in 1930s New York and populated by the fabulous special effects creatures of Muppet master Jim Henson.
Director: Gavin Millar | Stars: Coral Browne, Ian Holm, Peter Gallagher, Caris Corfman
Votes: 1,754 | Gross: $1.22M
15. The Famous Five (1995–1997)
25 min | Adventure, Family
A country relocation leads cousins Julian, Dick, Anne and tomboy Georgina to unite and investigate mysterious happenings, thwarting a notorious drug smuggling operation with help from their dog Timmy.
Stars: Jemima Rooper, Marco Williamson, Paul Child, Laura Petela
Votes: 594
16. The Witcher (2007 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Drama
A monster slayer follows the trail of Salamandra, a criminal organization that stole dangerous alchemy formulas from his guild.
Director: Jacek Brzezinski | Stars: Doug Cockle, Jacek Rozenek, Adam Bauman, Alison Dowling
Votes: 5,140
17. Little Men (1998–1999)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Family
The recently widowed Jo March Behr continues to run the school she and her late husband founded, a school for boys called "Plumfield." Based on Louisa May Alcott's classic book, "Little Men."
Stars: Michelle Burke, Spencer Rochfort, Corey Sevier, Trevor Blumas
Votes: 393
18. Screenplay (1986–1993)
Drama
An anthology drama series.
Stars: John Kavanagh, Tony Doyle, Michael Liebmann, Benjamin Whitrow
Votes: 95
19. Carry on England (1976)
Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, War
Captain S Melly has been sent to a mixed anti-aircraft battery. His mission? To instil a sense of order in the troops, who are more concerned with capturing the opposite sex than the enemy.
Director: Gerald Thomas | Stars: Kenneth Connor, Windsor Davies, Judy Geeson, Patrick Mower
Votes: 2,227
20. Method (2004)
R | 93 min | Romance, Thriller
A celebrity actress who gets her dream role playing real-life 19th century serial killer Belle Gunness in a feature film, starts to take on the characteristics of the character both on-screen and off.
Director: Duncan Roy | Stars: Elizabeth Hurley, Jeremy Sisto, Oliver Tobias, Carmen Du Sautoy
Votes: 1,041
21. The Last Days of Patton (1986 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 146 min | Biography, Drama
July 1945. The war in Europe is over and General George S Patton is now military governor of Bavaria. True to form he doesn't always see eye-to-eye with his superiors and is prone to making comments that they don't approve of.
Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: George C. Scott, Richard Dysart, Murray Hamilton, Ed Lauter
Votes: 1,118
22. Ellis Island (1984)
420 min | Drama, History
The lives and struggles of some of the countless immigrants who arrived on Ellis Island during the 19th century in search of the American Dream.
Stars: Peter Riegert, Gregory Paul Martin, Claire Bloom, Judi Bowker
Votes: 291
23. The Murder Room (2004–2005)
180 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Adam Dalgliesh looks into the connection between the grisly exhibits at the Dupayne family museum and the murder of adopted son Neville.
Stars: Martin Shaw, Janie Dee, Samantha Bond, Kerry Fox
Votes: 550
24. Mike & Angelo (1989–2000)
20 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
A series about an alien living with an American boy in Britain.
Stars: Tim Whitnall, Shelley Thompson, Michael Benz, Katy Murphy
Votes: 190
25. Under the Hammer (1993–1994)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Life at a London art-auction house.
Stars: Richard Wilson, Jan Francis, Robert Lang, Michael Siberry
Votes: 47
26. A Deadly Game (1979 TV Movie)
104 min | Thriller
Charlie Muffin, top British Intelligence operative, has just broken up a major Soviet spy network in England. However, a new Director with new ideas takes over and wants Charlie out. But ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Gold | Stars: David Hemmings, Sam Wanamaker, Jennie Linden, Pinkas Braun
Votes: 238
27. Seven Wonders of the Industrial World (2003)
TV-PG | 50 min | Documentary, Drama, History
Drama-documentary series which describes some of the key technological achievements of the industrial age.
Stars: Robert Lindsay, Ron Cook, John Walters, Michael Carter
Votes: 478
28. TimeSplitters 2 (2002 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Mystery
In 2401, humanity is at war with relentless aliens, TimeSplitters. Space marines Cortez and Hart travel through time to stop the aliens in various spots, including Wild West, zombie-infested Gothic church and Blade Runner-esque future.
Directors: David Doak, Stephen Ellis | Stars: Heidi Andrews, June Andrews, Kevin Bullock, Michelle Bullock
Votes: 845
29. Suez 1956 (1979 TV Movie)
180 min | Drama
In 1956, the British Prime Minister Anthony Eden grapples with the Suez Crisis, which brings an end to his political career.
Director: Michael Darlow | Stars: Michael Gough, Robert Stephens, Richard Vernon, Wensley Pithey
Votes: 9
30. C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia (2005 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Biography
C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia Readers and fans worldwide know the land of Narnia and the magical beings who dwell there. But few know the genius who created this beloved fantasy. Now meet C.S. ... See full summary »
Director: Norman Stone | Stars: Anton Rodgers, Diane Venora, John Franklyn-Robbins, Peter Banks
Votes: 131
31. T.Bag and the Sunstones of Montezuma (1992)
20 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
T-Bag and T-Shirt have now gained possession of a large, flying cup and saucer which hovers in space above the Earth. Whilst reading an account of her cousin, Kit Bags final adventure into ... See full summary »
Stars: Georgina Hale, John Hasler, Evelyn Sweeney, Christopher Bramwell
Votes: 22
32. Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive (2001 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Western
New Mexico, 1881. When many trains are being robbed by a mysterious and vicious bandit named El Diablo. The railroad company Twinnings and Co offers $15,000 to the one who can stop El Diablo. Bounty hunter John Cooper accepts the task.
Director: Jean-Marc Haessig | Stars: John Chancer, Denica Fairman, Elly Fairman, John Guerrasio
Votes: 269
33. Kakushi toride no san akunin (2008)
118 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A princess, along with a general and two commoners evade pursuit of an enemy and his samurai cohorts. The princess and general are caught but are rescued and then destroy the enemy's fort.
Director: Shinji Higuchi | Stars: Jun Matsumoto, Daisuke Miyagawa, Kippei Shîna, Masami Nagasawa
Votes: 461
34. Chalkface (1991– )
Drama series dealing with the day-to-day events at a British comprehensive school.
Stars: Michael Higgs, Michael Simkins, Andrew Livingston, John Rowe
Votes: 6
35. The Ted Kennedy Jr. Story (1986 TV Movie)
90 min | Biography, Drama
Billed as a profile in courage, the film examines the trauma and effort that Senator Edward Kennedy's (Craig T. Nelson) son (Kimber Shoop) went through after losing his leg to a rare form ... See full summary »
Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Craig T. Nelson, Susan Blakely, Kimber Shoop, Michael Shannon
Votes: 36
36. When Rome Ruled (2010– )
Stars: Bray Poor, Peter Banks, Heather Bonney, Steven J.R. Ellis
Votes: 49
37. Escape (I) (1980– )
60 min | Drama
Anthology series of dramatised accounts of famous real-life escapes from the law.
Stars: Frank Duncan, John Lee, Gavin Campbell, Jay Neill
38. The Death of Klinghoffer (2003)
120 min | Drama, Music
An adaptation from the John Adams opera on the true life incident that took place in the mid 80s.
Director: Penny Woolcock | Stars: Sanford Sylvan, Christopher Maltman, Yvonne Howard, Tom Randle
Votes: 148
39. The Brief (1984– )
60 min | Crime, Drama
Barrister Lucas Hellier goes to Germany to defend a British officer accused of spying and disloyalty. Within a short time, he finds himself romantically linked to the Court Officer Annika ... See full summary »
Stars: Ray Lonnen, Isobel Black, Sabine Postel, Michael Elwyn
Votes: 6
40. Inside (2007– )
Documentary
National Geographic goes inside and undercover to reveal the secrets and inner-workings of a myriad of topics.
Stars: Nicholas Schatzki, David Jeremiah, Brett Beyer, John Benjamin Hickey
Votes: 42
41. The Billion Dollar Bubble (1978 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama
Actuaries. Ethics. And One Billion Dollars.
Director: Brian Gibson | Stars: James Woods, William Hootkins, Shane Rimmer, Sam Wanamaker
Votes: 97
42. Take Off with T. Bag (1992)
20 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
T.Bag's 100th birthday is coming up and a golden letter contains the first coordinates that leads to a clue about her big birthday surprise. T. Shirt and his cousin Tow Ling join the quest.
Stars: Georgina Hale, John Hasler, Bea Julakasiun, Denise Coffey
Votes: 25
43. Beertje Sebastiaan: De geheime Opdracht (1991)
79 min | Animation
From the farthest reaches of the galaxy comes the magical, mystical, brilliantly animated adventures of Sebastian Star Bear who lives in the Great Bear Constellation. Called to Earth from a... See full summary »
Director: Frank Fehmers | Stars: Olaf Wijnants, Maria Lindes, Jaap Stobbe, Paul van Gorcum
Votes: 96
44. Second Sight (2004 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Mystery
John Vattic is awoken from a coma in a secret hi-tech medical facility with a wiped mind and a few bits of memories. Armed with his paranormal and psionic powers he goes off to unravel his past, and destroy the military conspiracy.
Stars: Andrew Lawson, Tom Clarke Hill, Doug Cockle, Lynsey Beauchamp
Votes: 255
45. Dylan (1978 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
The last visit of poet Dylan Thomas to America, concluding with his death in New York on 9th November, 1953.
Director: Richard Lewis | Stars: Ronald Lacey, Gayle Hunnicutt, Clifford Evans, Ed Bishop
Votes: 11
46. Never the Sinner (1990 TV Movie)
Drama
The Leopold and Loeb case presented in a semi-documentary manner.
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Joss Ackland, Julian Glover, Martin McDougall, Alexis Denisof
47. Underworld Histories (2006– )
60 min | Crime, Drama
Stars: Craig Cyr, Rory O'Shea, Peter Banks, Christian Bako
Votes: 15
48. Life at Stake (1978– )
Drama
A series of eight dramatic reconstructions of stories which made the headlines.
Stars: Frank Duncan, Peter Banks, Ed Bishop, Edward Hardwicke
49. The Last Day (1983 TV Movie)
Drama
Dramatized documentary about the end of the Vietnam War.
Director: Richard Stroud | Stars: Dan O'Herlihy, David Suchet, Charles Dance, David de Keyser
Votes: 21
50. The Odd Job Man (1984– )
50 min | Thriller
An ex-SAS officer cannot find work on "Civvy Street" and becomes a freelance mercenary.
Stars: Jon Finch, Ralph Bates, Polly Hemingway, Wolf Kahler