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1. The Silent Child (2017)
Not Rated | 20 min | Short, Drama
A deaf 6-year-old girl named Libby lives in a world of silence until a caring social worker teaches her to use sign language to communicate.
Director: Chris Overton | Stars: Rachel Fielding, Philip York, Rachel Shenton, Maisie Sly
Votes: 2,906
2. This Is Pop (2021– )
TV-MA | 44 min | Documentary, Music
Uncover the real stories behind your favorite pop songs as this docuseries charts the impact of the festival scene, Auto-Tune, boy bands and more.
Stars: Ludwig Göransson, Hozier, T-Pain, Orville Peck
Votes: 1,422
3. Pointless Celebrities (2010– )
Game-Show
Celebrities try to find the most obscure answers to win money for their chosen charities.
Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman, Antony Costa, Jayne Torvill
Votes: 902
4. Richard & Judy (2001–2009)
60 min | Talk-Show
Magazine programme featuring news items, expert advice and celebrity interviews.
Stars: Richard Madeley, Judy Finnigan, Raj Persaud, Mike McClean
Votes: 437
5. The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014– )
30 min | Comedy
Mockumentary following aging rock star Brian Pern, former front-man of the legendary 1970s progressive rock group Thotch.
Stars: Simon Day, Lucy Montgomery, Rhys Thomas, Nigel Havers
Votes: 414
6. Question Time (1979– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Politicians, public office-holders and celebrities face questions on topical issues from a studio audience.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Robin Day, Peter Sissons, Fiona Bruce
Votes: 412
7. Girl Powered: The Spice Girls (2021)
140 min | Documentary, Music
Using hundreds of hours of archive footage and revealing interviews, this documentary series tells the complete story of the best-selling girl band of all time.
Stars: Zawe Ashton, Jayne Middlemiss, Karin Darnell, Jennie Roberts
Votes: 327
8. The Importance of Being Morrissey (2002 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Featuring interviews by famous fans and followers, this rare documentary encapsulates the essence of the controversial, enigmatic, and deliciously melancholic bard. This is Morrissey, the charming man with the thorn in his side.
Directors: Tina Flintoff, Ricky Kelehar | Stars: Morrissey, Christopher Eccleston, J.K. Rowling, Michael Bracewell
Votes: 204
9.
This Is Pop (2021– )
Episode:
Festival Rising
(2021)
TV-MA | 44 min | Documentary, Music
From the Human Be-In to Glastonbury, music festivals became a pop rite of passage as onstage electricity connects with an enormous crowd's energy.
Director: Dylan Reibling | Stars: Jack Casady, Eric Albronda, Michelle Phillips, Michael Eavis
Votes: 148
10. The Execution of Gary Glitter (2009 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
Set in a parallel Britain in which the death penalty has been re-introduced, this drama sees the trial of Gary Glitter for his true crimes committed in Vietnam.
Director: Rob Coldstream | Stars: Hilton McRae, Adam James, Clive Flint, Louisa Rix
Votes: 136
11. The Culture Show (2004–2015)
57 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show
The best of the week's arts and culture news, covering books, art, film, architecture and more
Stars: Mark Kermode, Lauren Laverne, Andrew Graham-Dixon, Alastair Sooke
Votes: 102
12. Idris Elba's How Clubbing Changed the World (2012 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Sam Bridger | Stars: Katy B, Boy George, Felix Buxton, Carl Cox
Votes: 89
13. Daily Politics (2003–2018)
30 min | News, Talk-Show
The BBC's in-depth, daily, weekday political show reviewing events in Westminster, around the UK and further afield with interviews, discussion and debate.
Stars: Andrew Neil, Jenny Scott, Giles Dilnot, Jo Coburn
Votes: 85
14. The Big Questions (2007– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Sunday morning debates about topical issues with a religious slant.
Stars: Nicky Campbell, Peter Hitchens, Jonathan Bartley, Sonia Deol
Votes: 81
15. I Love 1980's (2001)
90 min | Documentary
A nostalgic look at the pop culture and fads of the 1980s.
Stars: Wayne Hemingway, Iain Lee, Lisa Rogers, Michelle Gayle
Votes: 76
16. All About 'Abigail's Party' (2007 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
A look at the production of Play for Today: Abigail's Party (1977).
Director: Alexandra Briscoe | Stars: Alison Steadman, David Aukin, Mike Leigh, Michael Coveney
Votes: 70
17. Breakfast with Frost (1993–2005)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: David Frost, Iain Duncan Smith, Charles Kennedy, Tony Blair
Votes: 69
18. The Inbetweeners Go Global (2014 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, Comedy
The boys try and go global, but can they do it?
Director: Jill Cumberbatch | Stars: Anthony Head, Emily Atack, Damon Beesley, Lydia Rose Bewley
Votes: 51
19. I Love 1970's (2000– )
60 min | Documentary
Celebrities recall the pop culture of Britain in the 1970s.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Wayne Hemingway, Fiona Allen, Nile Rodgers
Votes: 45
20. Liquid News (2000–2004)
30 min | News
Daily roundup of entertainment news and celebrity gossip.
Stars: Christopher Price, Iain Lee, Mark Frith, Claudia Winkleman
Votes: 43
21. I Love the 1990s (2001– )
90 min | Documentary
Celebrities recall the TV, films, fads and fashions that made the 1990's memorable.
Stars: Michelle Gayle, Vernon Kay, Johnny Vegas, Greg Proops
Votes: 42
22. Late Review (1994–2014)
30 min | Biography, Talk-Show
A panel of academics, writers, critics and actors discuss the latest films, books, art exhibitions and plays.
Stars: Kirsty Wark, Martha Kearney, Mark Lawson, Paul Morley
Votes: 40
23. Evidently... John Cooper Clarke (2012)
60 min | Documentary
A look at the life of John Cooper Clarke. From from his rise as a 'punk poet', through his heroin addiction, and finally to his comeback.
Director: John Ross | Stars: John Cooper Clarke, Bill Bailey, Clint Boon, Billy Bragg
Votes: 38
24. Billy Childish Is Dead (2005)
70 min | Documentary
Director: Graham Bendel | Stars: Bruce Brand, Billy Childish, Larry Clark, Matthew Collings
Votes: 38
25.
Girl Powered: The Spice Girls (2021)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2021)
48 min | Documentary, Music
Directors: Jessica Rajna, Vari Innes, Alice Mcmahon Major | Stars: Zawe Ashton, Davina McCall, Miranda Sawyer, Victoria Beckham
Votes: 38
26. HARDtalk Extra (2004– )
Talk-Show
Independently produced arts and culture strand of the HARDtalk brand.
Stars: Gavin Esler, Paddy O'Connell, Mishal Husain, Razia Iqbal
Votes: 31
27. I Am Weekender (2023)
72 min | Documentary
Chloé Raunet's insightful documentary about the film 'Weekender' - WIZ's pioneering meditation on the British rave experience set to Flowered Up's song of the same title - which explores its making, impact and legacy.
Director: Chloé Raunet | Stars: Jeff Barrett, Jeremy Deller, Tim Dorney, Dinara Drukarova
Votes: 29
28. The Madness of Boy George (2006 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary
Documenting the days and weeks preceding Boy George's appearance in a New York courtroom in June 2006 for cocaine possession and his subsequent sentencing to 5 days community service as a ... See full summary »
Director: Simon George | Stars: Simon Callow, Marc Almond, Boy George, Mikey Craig
Votes: 29
29.
The Other Side (1999–2006)
Episode:
Motörhead: Live Fast Die Old
(2005)
Documentary
Lemmy is interviewed about his band's history and lifestyle as the crew follows the band on one of their tours.
Director: Alex Berk | Stars: Lemmy, Miranda Sawyer, Phil Campbell
Votes: 29
30. Without Walls (1990–1996)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
Featured various avant-garde and alternative cultural topics.
Stars: Paul Morley, Tony Blackburn, Auberon Waugh, Lynn Barber
Votes: 26
31.
The Life of Rock with Brian Pern (2014– )
Episode:
Death of Rock
(2014)
28 min | Comedy
Brian looks at what breaks up bands, from drink and drugs to creative tension. Plus rock stars who want to save the world and the state of music today as the series draws to a close. With ... See full summary »
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Simon Day, Paul Whitehouse, Nigel Havers, Michael Kitchen
Votes: 26
32. BBC London News (2001– )
Documentary, News
Stars: Riz Lateef, Tom Edwards, Asad Ahmad, Peter Cockroft
Votes: 25
33. The 90s: Ten Years That Changed the World (2015 TV Movie)
95 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Nico Wasserman | Stars: Kathy Burke, Keith Allen, Amir Amor, David Baddiel
Votes: 25
34. The Joy of the Single (2012 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Music
Pop stars, musicians and music industry experts reminisce about their love affair with the now-defunct 7" single.
Director: Chris Rodley | Stars: Mike Batt, Rob Davis, Fatboy Slim, Graham Gouldman
Votes: 25
35. Neil Brand's Sound of TV (2020– )
Documentary, Music
Three-part documentary series exploring the history and use of music in television.
Stars: Neil Brand, Miranda Sawyer, Nainita Desai, Segun Akinola
Votes: 23
36. 25 Years of Smash Hits (2003 TV Movie)
Music, Documentary
Tracing the influence of UK pop music magazine on the bands, music industry, media and fans. Providing insight into the workings of the pop machine will be some of the biggest stars in pop,... See full summary »
Director: Chris Fouracre | Stars: Ben Adams, Natalie Appleton, Nicole Appleton, Rick Astley
Votes: 20
37.
I Love 1980's (2001)
Episode:
I Love 1981
(2001)
Documentary
Director: Juliet Glaves | Stars: Adam Ant, Mina Anwar, Emma B, Donald P. Bellisario
Votes: 16
38.
I Love 1980's (2001)
Episode:
I Love 1980
(2001)
Documentary
Director: Chris Wilson | Stars: Larry Hagman, Keith Ainsworth, Emma B, Nichola Beaumont
Votes: 15
39. Drunk Women Solving Crime (2018 Podcast Series)
Comedy
Join hosts Hannah George, Catie Wilkins and Taylor Glenn as they welcome top guests from comedians to crime writers to test out their drunk detective skills.
Stars: Hannah George, Catie Wilkins, Taylor Glenn, London Hughes
Votes: 11
40. What the Papers Say (1956– )
15 min | News
Weekly look at the handling of the news by individual newspapers.
Stars: Russell Davies, Peter McKay, Tony Livesey, Paul Foot
Votes: 11
41. Sex Before 16: Why the Law Is Failing (2003 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Miranda Sawyer argues the case to have the age of consent lowered in the UK.
Director: Jenny Williams | Stars: Miranda Sawyer, John Coleman, Alexina Davidson, Paul Goggins
Votes: 11
42.
I Love 1980's (2001)
Episode:
I Love 1982
(2001)
Documentary
Tommy Vance and Mike Read have a nostalgic countdown of what was big in 1982.
Director: Andrew Nicholson | Stars: Mike Read, Tommy Vance, Michael Angelis, Emma B
Votes: 11
43. Most Annoying People 2008 (2008 TV Movie)
300 min | Documentary
Stars: Richard Bacon, Flo Anthony, Becky Baeling, Kim Taylor Bennett
Votes: 9
44.
I Love 1980's (2001)
Episode:
I Love 1984
(2001)
Documentary
Director: Martyn Smith | Stars: Holly Johnson, Scott Abbott, Mina Anwar, George Armstrong
Votes: 9
45.
I Love 1980's (2001)
Episode:
I Love 1989
(2001)
Documentary
Director: Andrew Serraillier | Stars: Jason Donovan, Shami Ahmed, Mina Anwar, Jazzie B
Votes: 9
46.
I Love 1980's (2001)
Episode:
I Love 1983
(2001)
Documentary
A nostalgic look back at some pop culture from 1983. (Originally first shown around the end of the 20th Century in 2001, in an hour-and-a-half long version, this year was later re-shown with a 30 minute cut-down "highlights" edit in 2019).
Director: Karina Brennan | Stars: David Claridge, Albert 'Trix' Thompson, Adam Bloom, Susannah Constantine
Votes: 9
47.
Neil Brand's Sound of TV (2020– )
Episode:
Advertising and Jingles
(2020)
Documentary, Music
Director: Ian MacMillan | Stars: Neil Brand, Violet Attlee, Jennifer Gay, Nainita Desai
Votes: 8
48. Greatest Albums Live (2023– )
Documentary
Across six different locations, six artists perform the album they believe 'made them' and discuss their respective writing influences, creative processes and career legacies.
Stars: Miranda Sawyer, Peter Frampton, Jim Kerr, Edith Bowman
Votes: 7
49.
Neil Brand's Sound of TV (2020– )
Episode:
Theme Tunes
(2020)
Documentary, Music
Director: Ian MacMillan | Stars: Neil Brand, Williams Fairey Brass Band, Miranda Sawyer, Segun Akinola
Votes: 7
50. Girls on Film (2018 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Girls On Film is a film review podcast from a female perspective, hosted by film critic and broadcaster Anna Smith.
Stars: Anna Smith, Mia Bays, Rhianna Dhillon, Larushka Ivan-Zadeh Griaznov