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1. 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: 52,162
2. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
Stars: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker
Votes: 39,547
3. 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: 39,519
4. Drowning by Numbers (1988)
R | 118 min | Comedy, Drama
Three generations of women share the same problem--marriage woes--and want to put an end to it.
Director: Peter Greenaway | Stars: Bernard Hill, Joan Plowright, Juliet Stevenson, Joely Richardson
Votes: 10,982 | Gross: $0.42M
5. Juggernaut (1974)
PG | 109 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
A blackmailer demands a huge ransom in exchange for information on how to disarm the seven bombs he placed aboard the transatlantic liner Britannic.
Director: Richard Lester | Stars: Richard Harris, Omar Sharif, David Hemmings, Anthony Hopkins
Votes: 6,329 | Gross: $1.56M
6. 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: 4,965
7. 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: 4,114
8. Heartbeat (1992–2010)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
The 1960s lives and adventures of the police constabulary, medical staff, and residents of Ashfordly and Aidensfield.
Stars: William Simons, Derek Fowlds, Tricia Penrose, Mark Jordon
Votes: 4,077
9. Casualty (1986– )
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama
The everyday lives of the people frequenting the frenetic Accident and Emergency department of Holby City Hospital.
Stars: Derek Thompson, Tony Marshall, Suzanne Packer, Ian Bleasdale
Votes: 3,694
10. Ridley (2022– )
115 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Retired Detective Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former protégée, Carol Farman, needs help cracking a complex murder case.
Stars: Adrian Dunbar, Bronagh Waugh, Terence Maynard, Georgie Glen
Votes: 3,393
11.
Poirot (1989–2013)
Episode:
The Hollow
(2004)
TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Poirot stumbles on the murder scene of philandering Dr Christow in a country house as his wife stands next to him with a revolver in her hand.
Director: Simon Langton | Stars: David Suchet, Jonathan Cake, Megan Dodds, Sarah Miles
Votes: 2,564
12.
Midsomer Murders (1997– )
Episode:
Hidden Depths
(2005)
TV-14 | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Troubled solicitor Nick Turner falls from the roof of his home; is this suicide disguised as murder?
Director: Sarah Hellings | Stars: John Nettles, John Hopkins, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson
Votes: 948
13. Run for Your Wife (2012)
94 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
John Smith (Danny Dyer) has been happily involved in a bigamous marriage for five years. He lives with Stephanie (Sarah Harding) in Finsbury and Michelle (Denise Van Outen) in Stockwell. ... See full summary »
Directors: Ray Cooney, John Luton | Stars: Danny Dyer, Denise Van Outen, Sarah Harding, Neil Morrissey
Votes: 880
14. Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
From cold, rock-strewn moors to comfortable suburban estates, award-winning writer Ruth Rendell explores the dark fissures between friends and family members that motivate murder.
Stars: George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Louie Ramsay, Ken Kitson
Votes: 693
15. Between the Lines (1992–1994)
50 min | Crime, Drama
British police drama following the team at the Complaints Investigation Bureau - the unit that polices the police.
Stars: Neil Pearson, Tom Georgeson, Siobhan Redmond, Tony Doyle
Votes: 634
16.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Doctor Who and the Silurians: Episode 4
(1970)
TV-G | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
With Quinn dead, the Brigadier decides to take an armed party into the caves, prompting the Doctor to contact the Silurians himself.
Director: Timothy Combe | Stars: Jon Pertwee, Caroline John, Nicholas Courtney, Norman Jones
Votes: 623
17.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Leisure Hive: Part One
(1980)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Finding out-of-season Brighton beach somewhat lacking, the Doctor and Romana travel to the leisure planet Argolis - but there strange experiments are taking place.
Director: Lovett Bickford | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Adrienne Corri, Laurence Payne
Votes: 529
18.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Leisure Hive: Part Four
(1980)
TV-PG | 21 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
With the saboteur and murderer revealed and arrested, peace should now be restored, but a new threat emerges - a war-monger who's both ready and eager to aggress upon other worlds with a newly manufactured warrior army.
Director: Lovett Bickford | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Adrienne Corri, David Haig
Votes: 479
19.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Leisure Hive: Part Two
(1980)
TV-PG | 21 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Another man is found dead, strangled by the Doctor's scarf, so the Doctor is put on trial. By some of the archaic rules of law, he's made to "prove" his innocence by becoming a test subject... See full summary »
Director: Lovett Bickford | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Adrienne Corri, David Haig
Votes: 476
20.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Leisure Hive: Part Three
(1980)
TV-PG | 21 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
With the Doctor suffering from the time experiment, the clandestine schemes of others start coming to light, along with the secreted purposes to which the tachyonic generator has been used.
Director: Lovett Bickford | Stars: Tom Baker, Lalla Ward, Adrienne Corri, David Haig
Votes: 472
21. Framed (1992– )
60 min | Crime, Thriller
A cat-and-mouse game between a charismatic and manipulative criminal and his interrogator, played out over the four episodes of the miniseries.
Stars: Timothy Dalton, Timothy West, David Morrissey, Annabelle Apsion
Votes: 386
22. Z Cars (1962–1978)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
A gritty drama which follows the work of the police force in the fictional town of Newtown in the North of England.
Stars: James Ellis, John Slater, Douglas Fielding, Bernard Holley
Votes: 382
23. Up the Front (1972)
Unrated | 89 min | Comedy
Frankie Howerd stars in this comedy as a lowly boot-boy who is a terrible coward. He only goes to war in 1914 after he has been hypnotised to 'save England'. With the German master plan ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Kellett | Stars: Frankie Howerd, Bill Fraser, William Mervyn, Linda Gray
Votes: 350
24. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern
Votes: 293
25.
Ridley (2022– )
Episode:
Swansong
(2022)
90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After a chance encounter with jazz singer Eve Marbury, Ridley agrees to help find her brother, who has been missing for 40 years. When a woman is found dead, dark secrets that have been buried for decades begin to emerge.
Director: Paul Gay | Stars: Adrian Dunbar, Bronagh Waugh, Terence Maynard, Georgie Glen
Votes: 286
26. Spatz (1990–1992)
30 min | Comedy, Family
A teen comedy show about life in a fast food restaurant.
Stars: Paul Rothery, Vas Blackwood, Jonathan Copestake, Joe Greco
Votes: 201
27. Dramarama (1983–1989)
25 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy
A series of plays for children which featured the supernatural frequently and science fiction occasionally.
Stars: Denyse Alexander, Ian Kirkby, Christopher Biggins, Bill Wallis
Votes: 137
28.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Avoiding the Country Set
(1996)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
After their last encounter with the country set, Jean and Lionel reluctantly sneak back to the country house, hoping for some time to themselves. When they get there however they learn of ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Frank Middlemass, Joan Sims
Votes: 103
29.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
The Country Set
(1996)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Making use of the country house, Jean and Lionel stay in the country for the weekend hoping to get a bit of rest and relaxation. But when they meet the "country set" they learn that there'll be no relaxation had this weekend.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 103
30. B & B (1992)
TV-14 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama
An out-of-work architect turns his house into a bed and breakfast hotel.
Director: Graham Dixon | Stars: Kevin Whately, Katy Murphy, Alexandra Milman, Ian McNeice
Votes: 79
31.
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)
Episode:
Put on by Cunning
(1990)
TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a world-famous flautist is murdered Wexford wonders if his recently returned daughter had anything to do with it. He becomes obsessed with proving that she is an imposter, even getting... See full summary »
Director: Sandy Johnson | Stars: George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Rossano Brazzi, Janet Maw
Votes: 64
32. Tartuffe, or The Impostor (1983 TV Movie)
Comedy
Televised adaptation of Moliere's play with Antony Sher in the title role of Tartuffe.
Director: Bill Alexander | Stars: Lesley Sharp, Sylvia Coleridge, Stephanie Fayerman, Sara Mair-Thomas
Votes: 59
33. Terry and Julian (1992– )
30 min | Comedy
A flamboyant Channel 4 television celebrity moves into a Streatham flat with geeky well-meaning Terry, completely transforming his life and home and repeatedly upsetting Terry's moustachioed policewoman girlfriend.
Stars: Julian Clary, Lee Simpson, Philip Herbert, Kate Lonergan
Votes: 44
34.
Between the Lines (1992–1994)
Episode:
Words of Advice
(1992)
Crime, Drama
Tony Clark's marriage begins to fall apart as he investigates a complaint of sexual harassment by a WPC against a black sergeant.
Director: Alan Dossor | Stars: Neil Pearson, Tom Georgeson, Siobhan Redmond, Tony Doyle
Votes: 36
35. The Jensen Code (1973)
30 min | Adventure, Family
Terry is sent to an Outward Bound Centre. Alex disappears, hours pass, and to Terry's shock, when Alex finally returns he has no recollection of having been absent. Terry suspects something sinister is taking place.
Stars: David Bradley, Brian Croucher, John Barrett, Leon Eagles
Votes: 34
36. Moon and Son (1992– )
50 min | Mystery
Astrologer Gladys Moon and her psychic son, Trevor, travel between Folkestone and Calais, conducting readings, selling occult wares and getting involved in various crimes and mysteries.
Stars: Millicent Martin, John Michie, Laure Killing, Ian Redford
Votes: 32
37. A Little Bit of Wisdom (1974–1976)
30 min | Comedy
A series of occurrences launch Norman on a succession of remarkable and unpredictable adventures.Unconnected comedy stories over 3 Series that sees Norman taking a job as a clerk in an office where he is pursued by the boss's daughter.
Stars: Norman Wisdom, Neil McCarthy, Bob Keegan, Frances White
Votes: 23
38.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Free Wheel
(1989)
TV-14 | 24 min | Crime, Drama
CID are keeping an eye on a man who is suspected of the illegal shipment of arms to Third World countries. P.C. Smith deals with a couple who have had their vehicle stolen.
Director: Alan Wareing | Stars: Eric Richard, Tony Scannell, Andrew Mackintosh, Kevin Lloyd
Votes: 21
39.
Heartbeat (1992–2010)
Episode:
Lily of the Valley
(2003)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Vernon Scripps has become a more or less permanent chauffeur for the unpopular business man Jim Pinder. Pinder even hires Vernon to haul a boat on a trailer for him. The lorries from ... See full summary »
Director: Judith Dine | Stars: Derek Fowlds, Tricia Penrose, Garfield Morgan, Geoffrey Hughes
Votes: 18
40.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
On the Wrong Side of the Fence
(2004)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Murphy and Powell deal with a domestic violence case involving two gay men, but when they hand the case on to CSU, Hunter convinces the victim not to proceed. When Conor doesn't come home, ... See full summary »
Director: Nigel Keen | Stars: Bernie Nolan, Ofo Uhiara, Brian Bovell, Russell Floyd
Votes: 13
41.
Framed (1992– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1992)
52 min | Crime, Thriller
London police officer Larry Jackson, on holiday in Spain, recognizes the wealthy local art dealer Philip von Joel as Eddie Myers, an absconded criminal from England, and sets out to have him arrested and extradited to the UK.
Director: Geoffrey Sax | Stars: Timothy Dalton, Timothy West, David Morrissey, Annabelle Apsion
Votes: 13
42.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Betrayal
(2004)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama
Tait and Young go in pursuit of a gang of teenage girls who have been shoplifting. When they become separated, Tait is cornered by the gang, who subsequently strip him and spray a ... See full summary »
Directors: Andy Goddard, Bob Tomson | Stars: Bernie Nolan, Paul Usher, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse
Votes: 11
43. Degrees of Error (1995– )
52 min | Drama, Thriller
Medical thriller. Junior doctor Anna Pearce finds herself working in a hospital pathology lab when a mystery illness threatens the stability of her family.
Stars: Beth Goddard, Julian Glover, Phyllida Law, Andrew Woodall
Votes: 9
44. Who's Round (2013 Podcast Series)
Toby Hadoke interviews people who were involved in making Doctor Who (1963).
Stars: Toby Hadoke, Russell T. Davies, Paul Joyce, Andrew Cartmel
Votes: 7
45. Champion House (1967–1968)
50 min | Drama
Drama series dealing with a family-run textiles firm.
Stars: James Kerry, Edward Chapman, Virginia Stride, Nicole Maurey
46. Late Expectations (1987)
30 min | Comedy
Middle aged couple Ted (Keith Barron) and Liz Jackson (Nanette Newman) are shocked when they return from a 2nd honeymoon and discover that Liz is pregnant.
Stars: Keith Barron, Nanette Newman, Caroline Mander, Sara Griffiths
47. Peter Duncan's Cinderella (2021)
92 min | Musical
Directors: Peter Duncan, Ian Talbot | Stars: Miguel Angel, Nicola Blackman, Peter Duncan, Sam Ebenezer
48.
Dramarama (1983–1989)
Episode:
Now You See Them
(1988)
Drama, Family, Fantasy
Director: Alistair Clarke | Stars: Ross Boatman, Vivienne Burgess, Joanna Clarke, Liz Gebhardt
49.
Casualty (1986– )
Episode:
Joy Ride
(1991)
TV-PG | Drama
Three teenage joyriders cause carnage after stealing a car before crashing, a workaholic is almost blinded after having molten plastic squirted into his eyes and Duffy lectures Kelly after she gives a tetanus injection without permission.
Director: Steve Goldie | Stars: Derek Thompson, Catherine Shipton, Mamta Kaash, Nigel Le Vaillant
50.
Champion House (1967–1968)
Episode:
Guilty
(1968)
Drama
There never was a greater need for the Champions to unite. One of them is on trial - charged with manslaughter. The case looks black and nobody can be optimistic about the verdict. It all started at the Mill's annual dance ...
Director: Richard Doubleday | Stars: Edward Chapman, Nicole Maurey, Maurice Kaufmann, Virginia Stride