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1. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy
The misadventures of the staff of a retail floor of a major department store.
Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard
Votes: 9,237
2. The Avengers (1961–1969)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners.
Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman, Linda Thorson
Votes: 8,896
3. The Saint (1962–1969)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Simon "The Saint" Templar, a wealthy adventurer and 20th-century Robin Hood, travels the world in his white Volvo P1800S, solving unsolvable problems and righting wrongs.
Stars: Roger Moore, Ivor Dean, Leslie Crawford, Justine Lord
Votes: 6,222
4. Quatermass 2 (1957)
Approved | 85 min | Sci-Fi, Horror
Professor Quatermass, trying to gather support for his Lunar colonisation project, is intrigued by mysterious traces that have been showing up.
Director: Val Guest | Stars: Brian Donlevy, John Longden, Sidney James, Bryan Forbes
Votes: 4,658
5. Fire Maidens of Outer Space (1956)
Approved | 73 min | Sci-Fi
A team of astronauts lands on a moon of Jupiter to find it populated with beautiful young women looking for mates. An old man explains to the explorers the group's story, as well as the moon's dangers.
Director: Cy Roth | Stars: Anthony Dexter, Susan Shaw, Paul Carpenter, Jacqueline Curtis
Votes: 1,986
6. Never Let Go (1960)
Not Rated | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A cosmetic salesman sets out to prove to himself and his wife that he is not a failure.
Director: John Guillermin | Stars: Richard Todd, Peter Sellers, Elizabeth Sellars, Adam Faith
Votes: 1,693
7. The Champions (1968–1969)
60 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
After a plane carrying three UN Agents crashes in the Himalayas, they are rescued by an advanced civilisation secretly living in Tibet who grant them enhanced versions of the ordinary five senses, and intellectual and physical abilities.
Stars: Stuart Damon, Alexandra Bastedo, William Gaunt, Anthony Nicholls
Votes: 1,425
8. Horror House (1969)
PG | 92 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Teenagers gathered in an old mansion are being murdered one by one. The survivors must discover who among them is the killer before he finishes off everybody.
Director: Michael Armstrong | Stars: Frankie Avalon, Jill Haworth, Dennis Price, Mark Wynter
Votes: 1,289
9. The Stranglers of Bombay (1959)
Approved | 80 min | Action, Adventure, History
In the 1830s, a captain in the East India Company lobbies to investigate the criminal Thugee Cult of Kali, an organized crime group of stranglers and thieves.
Director: Terence Fisher | Stars: Guy Rolfe, Allan Cuthbertson, Andrew Cruickshank, George Pastell
Votes: 1,271
10. Dominique (1979)
PG | 100 min | Horror, Thriller
A millionaire, who drove his wife to commit suicide, starts believing that he is being haunted by her spirit.
Director: Michael Anderson | Stars: Cliff Robertson, Jean Simmons, Jenny Agutter, Simon Ward
Votes: 1,178
11. The Camp on Blood Island (1958)
Approved | 81 min | Action, Drama, History
Deep in Malaya, as World War II is rapidly coming to an end, men, women and children, trapped by the Japanese invasion, are held captive in the Blood Island prison camp. Knowing that ... See full summary »
Director: Val Guest | Stars: André Morell, Carl Möhner, Walter Fitzgerald, Edward Underdown
Votes: 747
12. I Am a Camera (1955)
98 min | Comedy, Drama
In Weimar-era Berlin, an aspiring writer strikes up a friendship with a vivacious, penniless singer.
Director: Henry Cornelius | Stars: Julie Harris, Laurence Harvey, Shelley Winters, Ron Randell
Votes: 655
13. The Whole Truth (1958)
Approved | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A movie executive is framed for the murder of his beautiful promiscuous leading lady by her jealous, estranged husband.
Directors: John Guillermin, Dan Cohen | Stars: Stewart Granger, Donna Reed, George Sanders, Gianna Maria Canale
Votes: 546
14. Lace II (1985 TV Movie)
188 min | Drama
While in the first part, Lili searched for her mother, she now questions her mom on the identity of her father.
Director: William Hale | Stars: Brooke Adams, Deborah Raffin, Arielle Dombasle, Phoebe Cates
Votes: 497
15. Public Eye (1965–1975)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Cynical, dour and world-weary, private eye Frank Marker is frequently the unwitting stooge in bigger criminal wheels in his attempts to make a tenuous living on the outskirts of London.
Stars: Alfred Burke, Ray Smith, Pauline Delaney, Brenda Cavendish
Votes: 427
16. The Best House in London (1969)
X | 97 min | Comedy
In Victorian London, the British Government attempts a solution to the problem of prostitution by establishing the world's most fabulous brothel.
Director: Philip Saville | Stars: David Hemmings, Joanna Pettet, George Sanders, Dany Robin
Votes: 391
17.
The Avengers (1961–1969)
Episode:
Dial a Deadly Number
(1965)
TV-14 | 52 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Company chairmen across the city are dropping dead, apparently through natural causes. Can Steed and Mrs Peel discover who is making a killing?
Director: Don Leaver | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Clifford Evans, Jan Holden
Votes: 362
18. 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
19. The Baron (1966–1967)
TV-PG | 49 min | Crime, Drama
Stories of an antique dealer who is really an undercover agent.
Stars: Steve Forrest, Sue Lloyd, Paul Ferris, Colin Gordon
Votes: 322
20. High Flight (1957)
Approved | 89 min | Drama, War
The Commanding Officer of an RAF Training School must deal with a difficult cadet, but the cadet reminds the C.O. of himself when young.
Director: John Gilling | Stars: Ray Milland, Bernard Lee, Kenneth Haigh, Anthony Newley
Votes: 289
21. Journey to the Unknown (1968– )
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Journey to the Unknown" was a British anthology series about everyday people finding themselves put into unusual circumstances...many of them supernatural in nature.
Stars: Vera Miles, Brandon De Wilde, Carol Lynley, Stefanie Powers
Votes: 266
22. Armchair Theatre (1956–1974)
60 min | Drama
This show was a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and from mid-1968 by Thames Television.
Stars: Harry H. Corbett, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Billie Whitelaw, Neil McCallum
Votes: 246
23. Father, Dear Father (1968–1973)
30 min | Comedy
A comedy of the life of a divorced father and his two daughters.
Stars: Patrick Cargill, Natasha Pyne, Ann Holloway, Noel Dyson
Votes: 194
24. The Hornet's Nest (1955)
Not Rated | 64 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
In this comedy adventure, a jewel thief hides his latest goods in a deserted barge, but ends up in jail. Two young models then buy the barge, and with the help of two little old ladies, find the jewels and claim the reward.
Director: Charles Saunders | Stars: Paul Carpenter, June Thorburn, Marla Landi, Alexander Gauge
Votes: 180
25.
Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode:
A Bliss Girl
(1978)
TV-G | 28 min | Comedy
One of the department staff is chosen to fill the role of the Bliss girl, a salesperson who works a new perfume display. This leads to feuds and confusion between the remaining staff.
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Trevor Bannister, Frank Thornton
Votes: 174
26. Million Dollar Manhunt (1956)
67 min | Crime, Drama
1956. Drama. Starring Hollywood's Richard Denning as the secret agent, Carole Mathews as the luscious nightclub vocalist and Ronald Adam as the chameleon-like criminal. A story of money and crime.
Director: Maclean Rogers | Stars: Richard Denning, Carole Mathews, Ronald Adam, Danny Green
Votes: 158
27.
The Saint (1962–1969)
Episode:
The Fast Women
(1967)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
At Brands Hatch motor racing circuit, the Saint meets Cynthia Quillen and Teresa Montesino, 2 racing drivers who are deadly rivals. Whilst Simon's testing Cynthia's car, he discovers it's ... See full summary »
Director: Leslie Norman | Stars: Roger Moore, Jan Holden, John Carson, Victor Maddern
Votes: 152
28. Agony (1979–1981)
25 min | Comedy
A successful radio host and advice columnist struggles with her unreliable husband, her interfering mother and constant advances from a co-worker.
Stars: Maureen Lipman, Simon Williams, Maria Charles, Diana Weston
Votes: 145
29. Work Is a Four Letter Word (1968)
M/PG | 93 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Everyone is employed by the ultra-modern DICE Corporation, but Valentine Brose would rather stay at home to tend his psychedelic mushrooms.
Director: Peter Hall | Stars: David Warner, Cilla Black, Zia Mohyeddin, David Waller
Votes: 140
30. The Monster of Highgate Ponds (1961)
59 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
A group of children befriend a monster.
Director: Alberto Cavalcanti | Stars: Rachel Clay, Michael Wade, Terry Raven, Ronald Howard
Votes: 137
31. A Woman Possessed (1958)
Not Rated | 68 min | Drama
John and Ann want to marry but John's possessive mother is a bit overbearing and jealous. How far will mother go to come between them?
Director: Max Varnel | Stars: Margaretta Scott, Francis Matthews, Kay Callard, Alison Leggatt
Votes: 133
32.
The Avengers (1961–1969)
Episode:
The Undertakers
(1963)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A man whom Steed was to escort to New York disappears, before re-surfacing at the Adelphi Park Retirement Home. Then his neighbour turns up there. All the residents at the home are ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Bain | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Honor Blackman, Lee Patterson, Jan Holden
Votes: 133
33. BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960–1963)
60 min | Drama
BBC Sunday-Night Play is the anthology drama series which replaced Sunday Night Theatre in 1960.
Stars: Brian Rix, Joby Blanshard, Cyril Luckham, John Bennett
Votes: 131
34.
The Saint (1962–1969)
Episode:
The Persistent Parasites
(1965)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Saint's invited to the wedding of his very rich friend, Waldo Oddington to a woman young enough to be his daughter. Waldo's invited his 3 ex-wives and his nephew, George McGeorge. When ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Tronson | Stars: Roger Moore, Cec Linder, Jan Holden, Ann Gillis
Votes: 130
35. Interpol Calling (1959– )
30 min | Crime, Drama
Follows inspector Paul Duval as he tracks his targets and risks his life in a global race against time.
Stars: Charles Korvin, Edwin Richfield, Roland Bartrop, George Pastell
Votes: 125
36. No Hiding Place (1959–1967)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Tales of Scotland Yard centering on a detective team. A sort of halfway house between "Dixon of Dock Green" and "'Z' Cars." The detectives are still 1950s-style with good elocution and ... See full summary »
Stars: Raymond Francis, Eric Lander, Johnny Briggs, Michael McStay
Votes: 97
37. ITV Play of the Week (1955–1974)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
An anthology series from the U.K., from 1955 to 1974, producing about five hundred ninety-minute episodes from Granada Television.
Stars: Derek Francis, Alfred Burke, Arthur Hewlett, Esther Lawrence
Votes: 93
38. Storm Over Jamaica (1958)
103 min | Romance
The erotic goings-on among the staff at Mr. Pawley's school in Jamaica are of great interest to young Sylvia, but her curiosity results in tragedy.
Director: Rudolph Cartier | Stars: Virginia McKenna, Bill Travers, Yvonne Mitchell, Alexander Knox
Votes: 83
39. The Vise (1954–1961)
30 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
This British production featured lesser-known actors in filmed plays showing people caught in "the vise" of fate created by their own deeds.
Stars: Donald Gray, Colin Tapley, Ron Randell, Robert Arden
Votes: 75
40. Rheingold Theatre (1953–1957)
23 min | Drama
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. narrated, produced, and frequently starred in this anthology series, which presented everything from drama to mystery to farce.
Stars: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Christopher Lee, Ron Randell, Barbara Mullen
Votes: 74
41. The Dustbinmen (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
Adventures encountered by a group of refuse collectors.
Stars: Bryan Pringle, Trevor Bannister, Graham Haberfield, Tim Wylton
Votes: 73
42.
The Champions (1968–1969)
Episode:
Project Zero
(1968)
49 min | Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Dr. Travis is shot by the post master in a remote Scottish village as he tries to ring the police and his body later found dumped in London. He is one of several scientists who have ... See full summary »
Director: Don Sharp | Stars: Stuart Damon, Alexandra Bastedo, William Gaunt, Anthony Nicholls
Votes: 72
43. No Smoking (1955)
Not Rated | 73 min | Comedy
Reg is a scientist who invents a pill to cure smokers of their nicotine addiction. However, when he makes his discovery public, he encounters strong resistance from the tobacco industry.
Director: Henry Cass | Stars: Reg Dixon, Peter Martyn, Belinda Lee, Lionel Jeffries
Votes: 71
44. Emergency-Ward 10 (1957–1967)
30 min | Drama
Set in Oxbridge General Hospital, this soap opera focused equally on the lives and loves of its medical staff and the pressure of their work.
Stars: Jill Browne, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Frederick Bartman, Desmond Carrington
Votes: 70
45. Comedy Playhouse (1961–2017)
30 min | Comedy
Anthology series of one-off, unrelated situation comedies.
Stars: Frank Thornton, John Le Mesurier, Robert Dorning, Bernard Cribbins
Votes: 70
46. Bird of Prey 2 (1984– )
200 min | Thriller
Every three months Henry Jay must reset the code that prevents the release of the information across Europe, that is his safeguard. But the wolves are watching his department - both from within and without.
Stars: Richard Griffiths, Carole Nimmons, Lee Montague, Jan Holden
Votes: 70
47. ...And Mother Makes Three (1971–1973)
30 min | Comedy
Sally Harrison is a harassed, well-meaning but scatterbrained young widow doing her best to bring up two boisterous sons.
Stars: Wendy Craig, Valerie Lush, Robin Davies, David Parfitt
Votes: 69
48. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)
60 min | Drama
Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".
Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown
Votes: 66
49. The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
30 min | Adventure, Family
A TV series adaptated from the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the ... See full summary »
Stars: George Dolenz, Nick Cravat, Robert Cawdron, Henry Corden
Votes: 65
50. Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965–1973)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology drama series of short plays shown on BBC Television.
Stars: Robin Chadwick, Donald Sinden, Helen Lindsay, Paul Moriarty
Votes: 57