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1. The Horse's Mouth (1958)
Approved | 97 min | Comedy
An ill-behaved, lovably scruffy painter, Gulley Jimson, searches for a perfect canvas, determined to let nothing come between himself and the realization of his exalted vision.
Director: Ronald Neame | Stars: Alec Guinness, Kay Walsh, Renee Houston, Mike Morgan
Votes: 3,867
2. Murder at the Baskervilles (1937)
Approved | 71 min | Crime, Mystery
Sherlock Holmes takes a vacation and visits his old friend Sir Henry Baskerville. His vacation ends when he suddenly finds himself in the middle of a double-murder mystery. Now he's got to ... See full summary »
Director: Thomas Bentley | Stars: Arthur Wontner, Ian Fleming, Lyn Harding, John Turnbull
Votes: 787
3. The True Glory (1945)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, War
A documentary account of the allied invasion of Europe during World War II compiled from the footage shot by nearly 1400 cameramen.
Directors: Garson Kanin, Carol Reed | Stars: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Leslie Banks, Winston Churchill, Charles de Gaulle
Votes: 631
4. Encore (1951)
Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, Drama
Adaptations of three short stories by W. Somerset Maugham comprise this anthology film in which the celebrated author introduces each segment of the film in front of the camera.
Directors: Harold French, Pat Jackson, Anthony Pelissier | Stars: Nigel Patrick, Roland Culver, Alison Leggatt, Charles Victor
Votes: 602
5. The Saint's Vacation (1941)
Approved | 61 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
While on vacation, the Saint discovers a much-sought-after music box.
Director: Leslie Fenton | Stars: Hugh Sinclair, Sally Gray, Arthur Macrae, Cecil Parker
Votes: 591
6. Journey Together (1945)
Not Rated | 80 min | Drama, War
British propaganda film from WWII stressing the importance of the navigator on RAF's bomber crews.
Directors: John Boulting, Roy Boulting | Stars: Richard Attenborough, Jack Watling, David Tomlinson, Stuart Latham
Votes: 263
7. BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)
Drama
Series of television plays performed live.
Stars: Richard Caldicot, George Woodbridge, Robert Brown, Michael Brennan
Votes: 179
8. Hideout in the Alps (1936)
75 min | Crime, Drama
A forger returns to his family when he leaves jail, vowing to go straight. Although approached by an international counterfeiting gang, he keeps his word, only to find his nephew is in the ... See full summary »
Director: Bernard Vorhaus | Stars: Ronald Squire, Jane Baxter, Anthony Bushell, Arthur Macrae
Votes: 178
9. 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
10. Traveller's Joy (1950)
78 min | Comedy
A group of impecunious Brits are stranded in a Stockholm hotel.
Director: Ralph Thomas | Stars: Googie Withers, John McCallum, Yolande Donlan, Maurice Denham
Votes: 112
11. Under Your Hat (1940)
79 min | Adventure, Comedy
Inept Secret Agent on a job in the South of France is followed by his suspicious wife. She masquerades as a maid and chaos ensues.
Director: Maurice Elvey | Stars: Jack Hulbert, Cicely Courtneidge, Austin Trevor, Leonora Corbett
Votes: 107
12. 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
13. The Horse's Mouth (1953)
Approved | 85 min | Comedy, Fantasy
An Irish "oracle" foretells the next day's track results to a newspaperman, resulting in a national uproar.
Director: C.M. Pennington-Richards | Stars: Robert Beatty, Michael Medwin, Virginia McKenna, Mervyn Johns
Votes: 81
14. Theatre Night (1957–1961)
45 min | Drama
A BBC television series of forty-five-minute excerpts from stage plays running in London.
Stars: Cicely Courtneidge, Evelyn Laye, Dora Bryan, Hugh Williams
Votes: 69
15. The Private Secretary (1935)
70 min | Comedy
A timid and dim-witted clergyman is duped into helping a playboy avoid his creditors, inherit his uncle's fortune and get the girl.
Director: Henry Edwards | Stars: Edward Everett Horton, Barry MacKay, Judy Gunn, Oscar Asche
Votes: 51
16. She Shall Have Music (1935)
Approved | 78 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
Millionaire shipbuilder Freddie Gates decides to publicize his ships by hiring Jack Hylton and his orchestra to broadcast from his yacht. Brian Gates, Freddie's son, has a ... See full summary »
Director: Leslie S. Hiscott | Stars: Jack Hylton, Jack Hylton and His Band, June Clyde, Marjorie Brooks
Votes: 33
17. Paradise for Two (1937)
Approved | 77 min | Comedy, Music
A chorus girl is mistaken for a millionaire's girlfriend when seen in a car being given a lift by a chauffeur. She persuades her manager to act as her wealthy friend.
Director: Thornton Freeland | Stars: Jack Hulbert, Patricia Ellis, Arthur Riscoe, Googie Withers
Votes: 22
18. Somerset Maugham Hour (1960–1963)
60 min
Stars: Hugh Williams, Daniel Farson, Ian Hunter, Jill Bennett
Votes: 19
19. George and Margaret (1940)
70 min | Comedy
A maid finds herself in the middle of having to try to sort out the problems of the zany family she works for.
Director: George King | Stars: Marie Lohr, Judy Kelly, Noel Howlett, Oliver Wakefield
Votes: 19
20. Beryl Reid (1977–1979)
45 min | Comedy
This self-titled series was three annual specials for Beryl Reid, showcasing her acting and singing alongside her comedy. Special guests included Patricia Hayes and Malcolm McDowell, while writers included Coward and Pinter.
Stars: Beryl Reid, Avril Elgar, Susan Engel, Patricia Hayes
21. Beryl Reid Says Good Evening (1968– )
Comedy
Stars: Beryl Reid, Hugh Paddick, Jake Thackray, Mary Kenton
22. South Sea Bubble (1956 TV Movie)
45 min | Comedy, Drama
Excerpt from a new comedy by Noël Coward.
Director: William Chappell | Stars: Peter Barkworth, Joyce Carey, John Ellison, Ian Hunter
23. Both Ends Meet (1954 TV Movie)
45 min | Comedy, Drama
Director: Peter Brook | Stars: Brenda Bruce, Jane Downs, Richard Easton, Arthur Macrae
24. Before the Fringe (1967)
30 min | Comedy
A series featuring some of the talent who were in vogue before the new broom of Beyond the Fringe swept through comedy.
Stars: Alan Melville, Joan Sims, Peter Reeves, Ronnie Barker
25. Home Is the Sailor (1956 TV Movie)
75 min | Comedy, Drama
Director: Michael Barry | Stars: Brenda Bruce, Nan Munro, Richard Pearson, Charles Victor
26. The House Opposite (1932)
66 min | Crime
Director: Walter Summers | Stars: Henry Kendall, Frank Stanmore, Celia Glyn, Arthur Macrae
27. According to Dora (1968–1969)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Dora Bryan, Diana King, Terence Brady, Mark Wynter
28. Indoor Fireworks (1947 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
Stars: Frederick Bradshaw, Hélène Burls, Eileen Draycott, Marjorie Gresley
29. Under the Counter (1949 TV Movie)
120 min | Musical
Stars: Cicely Courtneidge, Jack Hulbert, Thorley Walters, Alastair Bannerman
30.
Beryl Reid Says Good Evening (1968– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1968)
Comedy
Stars: Beryl Reid, Hugh Paddick, Topo Gigio, Joan Heal
31.
Beryl Reid Says Good Evening (1968– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1968)
Comedy
Stars: Beryl Reid, Hugh Paddick, Michael Bird, Neil Fitzwiliam
32.
Beryl Reid Says Good Evening (1968– )
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1968)
Comedy
Stars: Beryl Reid, Hugh Paddick, Mary Kenton, Joan Sims
33.
Somerset Maugham Hour (1960–1963)
Episode:
Gigolo and the Gigolette
(1960)
Director: Christopher Hodson | Stars: Hugh Williams, David Ap-Richards, Elizabeth Ashley, Hermione Baddeley
34.
BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960–1963)
Episode:
Both Ends Meet
(1962)
Drama
Stars: Jack Watling, Diane Hart, Richard Pearson, Polly Adams
35.
BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)
Episode:
Figure of Fun
(1959)
Drama
Stars: Maxine Audley, Jill Bennett, Nan Braunton, Paul Daneman
36.
Beryl Reid (1977–1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1977)
45 min | Comedy
Stars: Beryl Reid, John Standing, Avril Elgar, Susan Engel
37.
Beryl Reid (1977–1979)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(1979)
43 min | Comedy
Beryl appears in a dozen play extracts and sketches, including five songs and scripts by Coward and Pinter. Her main support is Norman Rossington, while among the other guest players are Sheila Steafel, Derek Francis and Patricia Hayes.
Stars: Beryl Reid, Derek Francis, Patricia Hayes, Norman Rossington
38.
Beryl Reid (1977–1979)
Episode:
Episode #3.1
(1979)
42 min | Comedy
The last of Beryl's specials sees her promising fantasy and reflecting upon the passing of time. Guest support includes Susan Engel and Gerald James, while among the scripts are works from Arthur Macrae and Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
Stars: Beryl Reid, Avril Elgar, Susan Engel, Patricia Hayes
39.
ITV Play of the Week (1955–1974)
Episode:
Traveller's Joy
(1956)
Comedy, Drama
Director: Lionel Harris | Stars: Yvonne Arnaud, Joan Benham, Geoffrey Dunn, Peter Gray
40.
ITV Play of the Week (1955–1974)
Episode:
Both Ends Meet
(1956)
Comedy, Drama
Director: Lionel Harris | Stars: Jane Baxter, David Bird, David Hutcheson, Arthur Macrae
41.
According to Dora (1968–1969)
Episode:
Commerce and the Consumer
(1968)
Comedy
Stars: Dora Bryan, Terence Brady, Diana King
42.
According to Dora (1968–1969)
Episode:
Creature Comforts
(1968)
Comedy
Stars: Dora Bryan, Terence Brady, Diana King
43.
According to Dora (1968–1969)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(1969)
Comedy
Stars: Dora Bryan, John Junkin, Eleanor McCready, Michael McGovern
44.
According to Dora (1968–1969)
Episode:
Episode #2.7
(1969)
Comedy
Stars: Dora Bryan, Kenneth Connor, Graham Stark, June Whitfield
45.
Before the Fringe (1967)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1967)
Comedy
Stars: Jerry Desmonde, Fred Emney, Sid Field, Eunice Gayson
46.
Before the Fringe (1967)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1967)
Comedy
Stars: Ronnie Barker, Wilfrid Brambell, Brenda Bruce, Duggie Byng
47.
Before the Fringe (1967)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(1967)
Comedy
Stars: Dora Bryan, Eleanor Fazan, Joan Heal, John Hewer
48.
Before the Fringe (1967)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(1967)
Comedy
Stars: Barrie Gosney, Julian Holloway, Vivienne Martin, Alan Melville
49.
Before the Fringe (1967)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(1967)
Comedy
Stars: Ronnie Barker, Gretchen Franklin, Julian Holloway, Vivienne Martin
50.
Before the Fringe (1967)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1967)
Comedy
Stars: Ronnie Barker, George Benson, Dora Bryan, Cicely Courtneidge