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1. Midsomer Murders (1997– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.
Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson, Neil Dudgeon
Votes: 39,559
2. Gavin & Stacey (2007–2024)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Gavin and Stacey have been continuing their romance on-line and by telephone for the last six months. Now they want to be together but will their friends and family let them?
Stars: Joanna Page, Mathew Horne, Alison Steadman, Ruth Jones
Votes: 22,779
3. Marple (2004–2013)
TV-14 | 2,090 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An elderly spinster living in the village of St. Mary Mead helps her friends and relatives solve mysterious murders.
Stars: Geraldine McEwan, Julia McKenzie, Stephen Churchett, Isabella Parriss
Votes: 10,735
4. Fat Friends (2000–2005)
48 min | Drama
Drama series following eight women's struggle to lose weight at a weekly slimming club.
Stars: Ruth Jones, Janet Dibley, Alison Steadman, Gaynor Faye
Votes: 672
5. Torchwood (2006–2011)
TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
The members of the Torchwood Institute, a secret organization founded by the British Crown, fight to protect the Earth from extraterrestrial and supernatural threats.
Stars: John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Kai Owen, Gareth David-Lloyd
Votes: 43,507
6. The Vicar of Dibley (1994–2020)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
A boisterous female minister comes to serve in an eccentricly conservative small town's church.
Stars: Dawn French, James Fleet, Trevor Peacock, Gary Waldhorn
Votes: 15,517
7. Emma (1996)
PG | 120 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
While matchmaking for friends and neighbours, a young 19th Century Englishwoman nearly misses her own chance at love.
Director: Douglas McGrath | Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow, James Cosmo, Greta Scacchi, Alan Cumming
Votes: 41,663 | Gross: $22.20M
8. Would I Lie to You? (2007– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Two teams, lead by their team leader (either Lee Mack or David Mitchell), have to try and make the other team believe their crazy stories.
Stars: David Mitchell, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, Paul Ridley
Votes: 9,702
9. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Romance
The Korean War, and a long lost letter, separate the lives of young lovers Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle, whose paths cross again by happenstance.
Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 4,971
10. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,214
11. Little Britain (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the creators of this character-comedy sketch show, delight in all that is mad, bad, quirky and generally bonkers about the people and places of Britain.
Stars: Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Tom Baker, Paul Putner
Votes: 26,165
12. Stella (2012–2017)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
A series set in the fictional village of Pontyberry in the South Wales Valleys centered on the lives of a single mother in her forties, who earns a living doing the locals' ironing, and her family and friends.
Stars: Ruth Jones, Karen Paullada, Craig Gallivan, Justin Davies
Votes: 2,067
13. Little Dorrit (2008)
TV-PG | 34 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
The Dorrits are a family whose life revolves around the Marshalsea, a debtor's prison. Amy Dorrit's kind nature brings the family into contact with a wide swath of English society, from the poorest to the richest, and back again.
Stars: Matthew Macfadyen, Claire Foy, Tom Courtenay, Judy Parfitt
Votes: 10,502
14. East Is East (1999)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama
In early 1970s England, a Pakistani father finds the authority he has previously maintained challenged by his increasingly Anglicized children.
Director: Damien O'Donnell | Stars: Om Puri, Linda Bassett, Jordan Routledge, Archie Panjabi
Votes: 20,063 | Gross: $4.17M
15. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 5,484
16. Tess of the D'Urbervilles (2008)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
The story of Tess Durbeyfield, a low-born country girl whose family find they have noble connections.
Stars: Gemma Arterton, Eddie Redmayne, Ruth Jones, Hans Matheson
Votes: 6,625
17. Thunderbirds Are Go (2015–2020)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In the future, the Tracy family run a private mechanized emergency response service.
Stars: Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Rasmus Hardiker, David Menkin, Kayvan Novak
Votes: 1,809
18. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998– )
60 min | Game-Show
The original British version of the popular quiz show, that became a worldwide phenomenon.
Stars: Chris Tarrant, Jeremy Clarkson, Judith Keppel, Eamonn Holmes
Votes: 2,467
19. Nighty Night (2004–2005)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Although Jill's husband seems to respond well to cancer treatment, she tells him that he's dying. Jill pretends she's already a widow and pursues her next-door neighbor, Don. Jill manipulates and torments Don's wife, who suffers from MS.
Stars: Julia Davis, Angus Deayton, Rebecca Front, Ruth Jones
Votes: 3,113
20. Loose Women (1999– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Lively daytime TV show, in which four "loose women" chat about news, issues and life in general.
Stars: Coleen Nolan, Andrea McLean, Carol McGiffin, Kaye Adams
Votes: 1,392
21. The Street (2006–2009)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Series of one-off dramas, each focusing on a different house within the same street.
Stars: Timothy Spall, Ger Ryan, Lee Ingleby, Christine Bottomley
Votes: 1,322
22. This Morning (1988– )
150 min | Comedy, Drama, Game-Show
Magazine show featuring lifestyle, cookery, fashion and news segments, along with celebrity interviews and gossip.
Stars: Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes
Votes: 898
23. Who Do You Think You Are? (2004– )
60 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Celebrities study their lineages and family trees, usually learning surprising secrets they never knew about their families.
Stars: Mark Strong, Phil Davis, Cherie Lunghi, David Morrissey
Votes: 1,225
24. The Chase (2006–2007)
60 min | Drama
A family-run veterinary practice in Yorkshire. Sisters Anna and Sarah couldn't be more different, and long-simmering secrets may soon tear them apart.
Stars: Gaynor Faye, Nicola Stephenson, Sunetra Sarker, Nicholas Gleaves
Votes: 246
25. Us & Them (2014–2015)
144 min | Comedy
Focuses on the key life moments for Gavin and Stacey, who try to maintain their relationship while combining their polarizing families' lives.
Stars: Jason Ritter, Alexis Bledel, Kerri Kenney, Ashlie Atkinson
Votes: 301
26. Born and Bred (2002–2005)
55 min | Drama
A 1950s set, British drama series about life in the fictional Lancashire village of Ormston. The main focus of the series was the two doctors, father and son, who run the cottage hospital under the new National Health Service.
Stars: Jenna Russell, Maggie Steed, Clive Swift, Naomi Radcliffe
Votes: 404
27. Eat Locals (2017)
TV-MA | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Horror
Facing difficult times and with their glory days long gone, the eight undisputed British vampire overlords gather up for their semi-centennial meeting. However, before the break of dawn, there will be blood. And corpses. Lots of them.
Director: Jason Flemyng | Stars: Freema Agyeman, Adrian Bower, Roman Clark, Billy Cook
Votes: 3,204
28. Comedy Lab (1998–2011)
25 min | Comedy
A selection of one-off new comedies, sitcom, stand-up or other, from different writers and production companies. Some have served as pilots, and have been commissioned for full stand-alone series.
Stars: Tom Meeten, Alice Lowe, Simon Greenall, Kevin Eldon
Votes: 156
29. The One Show (2006– )
30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
A live magazine programme featuring topical stories and big name studio guests.
Stars: Alex Jones, Matt Baker, Christine Lampard, Adrian Chiles
Votes: 621
30. Saxondale (2006–2007)
30 min | Comedy
Tommy, an ex-roadie, runs a pest control biz in Stevenage post-divorce. He lives with Magz and mentors his assistant Raymond, seeing himself as a maverick dispensing wisdom.
Stars: Steve Coogan, James Bachman, Rasmus Hardiker, Ruth Jones
Votes: 3,140
31. The Gil Mayo Mysteries (2006– )
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Charismatic detective wise-cracks his way through murder mysteries.
Stars: Alistair McGowan, Jessica Oyelowo, Louise Brealey, Huw Rhys
Votes: 572
32. Lorraine (2001– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Early morning chat show presented by Lorraine Kelly, with celebrity interviews, cooking tips, fashion features and musical guests.
Stars: Lorraine Kelly, Mark Heyes, Tasmin Lucia-Khan, Hilary Jones
Votes: 256
33. A League of Their Own (2010– )
45 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Sport
Two teams comprised of comedians, celebrities and sports stars compete against each other in a test of their sporting knowledge, taking place over three rounds.
Stars: Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff, James Corden, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 1,664
34. Celebrity Catchphrase (2013– )
Game-Show
The much loved family game show, hosted by Stephen Mulhern, where three celebrities play each episode for charity.
Stars: Stephen Mulhern, Tim Vine, Jo Brand, Jordan Banjo
Votes: 102
35. Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh (2020– )
120 min | Talk-Show
Alan Titchmarsh celebrates the great British countryside in the company of special guests.
Stars: Alan Titchmarsh, Lesley Joseph, David Domoney, Camilla Bassett-Smith
Votes: 24
36. Don't Tell the Bride (2007– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Survivalist Tom plans his wedding on a remote Scottish Island - but he's no idea she's pregnant and all the issues that might bring.
Stars: Rebekah Staton, Cherry Healey, Ruth Jones, Zoë Ball
Votes: 168
37. Human Remains (2000)
173 min | Comedy, Drama
This is a series of documentary type comedy it shows a different couple each episode, we see the occasional friend or neighbour.
Stars: Rob Brydon, Julia Davis, Joanna Scanlan, Mark Benton
Votes: 564
38. Alan Carr: Chatty Man (2009–2017)
60 min | Talk-Show
Interview talk show hosted by comedian Alan Carr
Stars: Alan Carr, David Walliams, Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden
Votes: 1,161
39. The Jonathan Ross Show (2011– )
60 min | Talk-Show
British talk show host Jonathon Ross talks with guests from around the globe.
Stars: Jonathan Ross, David Walliams, Rob Beckett, Katherine Ryan
Votes: 1,309
40. Hattie (2011 TV Movie)
85 min | Drama
Married comic actors Hattie Jacques and John LeMesurier seem the perfect couple, with their two young sons and the legendary Christmas dinners they host for their friends. However, in 1963,... See full summary »
Director: Dan Zeff | Stars: Ruth Jones, Robert Bathurst, Aidan Turner, Jeany Spark
Votes: 618
41. The Theory of Flight (1998)
R | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two miserable people find happiness together: a man dreaming of flying, and a woman dreaming of living.
Director: Paul Greengrass | Stars: Helena Bonham Carter, Kenneth Branagh, Gemma Jones, Holly Aird
Votes: 2,734 | Gross: $0.07M
42. Drovers' Gold (1997– )
55 min | Drama
This show is about a couple broken and cheated Welsh families that decide in order to live they need to drive their cattle beasts to London for the best price. Unfortunately, there's the ... See full summary »
Stars: David Calder, Andrew Howard, Emma Fielding, Ruth Jones
Votes: 58
43. Nativity Rocks! (2018)
100 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
The staff and students of St Bernadette's Primary School in Coventry audition for a place in a rock-musical competition.
Director: Debbie Isitt | Stars: Simon Lipkin, Craig Revel Horwood, Daniel Boys, Anna Chancellor
Votes: 798
44. Very Annie Mary (2001)
104 min | Comedy, Musical
After her father suffers a stroke, his daughter is forced to take care of him.
Director: Sara Sugarman | Stars: Rachel Griffiths, Jonathan Pryce, Ioan Gruffudd, Matthew Rhys
Votes: 1,343
45. The Paul O'Grady Show (2004–2015)
45 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Paul O'Grady and star guests liven up teatime with comedy and chat.
Stars: Paul O'Grady, Charlotte Ellen Price, Melanie Sykes, Ramon Christian
Votes: 464
46. Morning Live (2020– )
44 min | Talk-Show
Kym Marsh and Gethin Jones present a weekday morning magazine programme featuring a mixture of topical discussion and expert advice.
Stars: Gethin Jones, Kym Marsh, Xand van Tulleken, Rav Wilding
Votes: 23
47. Breakfast (2000– )
180 min | News, Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship morning news programme covering current affairs, business and sports, plus guest interviews and weather reports.
Stars: Charlie Stayt, Carol Kirkwood, Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams
Votes: 419
48. The Great Outdoors (2010– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The hikes, arguments, heartaches, friendships and rivalries of a dysfunctional rambling club full of misfits.
Stars: Ruth Jones, Mark Heap, Steve Edge, Katherine Parkinson
Votes: 147
49. Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years (2001)
30 min | Comedy
The world's most uncomfortably awkward deluded intellectual teenager is grown up and battling the late 1990s.
Stars: Stephen Mangan, Alison Steadman, Harry Tomes, James Hazeldine
Votes: 157
50. Heartlands (2002)
PG-13 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Expelled from his local darts team, a mild mannered newsagent rushes across the country to the final on his own.
Director: Damien O'Donnell | Stars: Michael Sheen, Mark Addy, Jim Carter, Celia Imrie
Votes: 1,319