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1.
All Quiet on the Preston Front (1994–1997)
Episode:
Hodge's Girlfriend
(1994)
49 min | Comedy
Members of Preston's Territorial Army 2 Section are heading for a weekend exercise in Abergwen. Eric is planning a charity quiz night but best friend Hodge has got a new girlfriend; Laura and once again he left out in the cold.
Director: Brian Farnham | Stars: Colin Buchanan, Paul Haigh, Stephen Tompkinson, David MacCreedy
Votes: 8
2. 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: 52,234
3.
Screen Two (1985–1998)
Episode:
Criminal
(1994)
TV-14 | 76 min | Drama
Teenager Simon Willerton's suicide in 1990 brought to six the number of young prisoners who hanged themselves in British prisons in just over six months. It prompted a public debate over ... See full summary »
Director: Corin Campbell Hill | Stars: Paul Popplewell, Leanne Whalley, Cheryl Godber, Nicky Evans
Votes: 26
4. All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
The trials and misadventures of the staff of a country veterinary office in Yorkshire from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Votes: 4,410
5.
Poirot (1989–2013)
Episode:
The ABC Murders
(1992)
Not Rated | 103 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Poirot receives taunting letters from a serial killer who appears to choose his victims and crime scenes alphabetically.
Director: Andrew Grieve | Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Donald Sumpter
Votes: 2,786
6.
Sirens (2011)
Episode:
King of the Jungle
(2011)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
When Rachid starts sulking after the others have criticised his incompetence, controller Stella threatens to split the team,resulting in a leadership contest between Stuart and Rachid to be... See full summary »
Director: Damon Thomas | Stars: Kayvan Novak, Rhys Thomas, Richard Madden, Ben Batt
Votes: 53
7. Cold Feet (1997–2020)
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The show follows the lives of 30-something couples Adam and Rachel, Pete and Jenny, and David and Karen as they navigate love and life in Manchester.
Stars: James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, John Thomson, Hermione Norris
Votes: 4,818
8. All Quiet on the Preston Front (1994–1997)
40 min | Comedy
The comic every day lives and mis-adventures of a group of friends most of whom belong to their local unit of the Territorial Army in the North of England.
Stars: Colin Buchanan, Paul Haigh, Adrian Hood, Tony Marshall
Votes: 156
9. Sirens (2011)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
An insight into the lives of three paramedics, who must deal with the stress and tribulations of the job as well as their personal lives.
Stars: Rhys Thomas, Kayvan Novak, Richard Madden, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Votes: 2,335
10. Hillsborough (1996 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama, History, Sport
A number of grieving families in the UK struggle to come to terms with the unexpected and tragic 1989 Hillsborough Disaster, in which 95 football fans were crushed to death.
Director: Charles McDougall | Stars: Tracey Wilkinson, Kevin Knapman, Mark Womack, Sarah Graham
Votes: 929
11.
All Quiet on the Preston Front (1994–1997)
Episode:
Dawn's Ball
(1995)
Comedy
Dawn, Eric, Hodge and Laura are invited to a dress ball. Lloydy is the money following the success of his board game Gurkha Tank Battle and buys a Cadillac. When Hodge's lift falls through what's better than letting Lloydy take them.
Stars: Colin Buchanan, Paul Haigh, Caroline Catz, Lucy Akhurst
Votes: 9
12.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Finishing School
(1996)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
PC Slater and WPC Keane reach the end of their probationary periods and face a final assessment.
Director: Mike Cocker | Stars: Alan Westaway, Andrea Mason, Colin Tarrant, Huw Higginson
Votes: 35
13. Kavanagh QC (1995–2001)
TV-MA | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A crusty barrister oversees difficult criminal cases while dealing with the demands of his family life.
Stars: John Thaw, Oliver Ford Davies, Nicholas Jones, Cliff Parisi
Votes: 1,097
14. Once Upon a Time in the North (1994– )
30 min | Comedy
Comedy series about a big-hearted optimist and half-hearted socialist.
Stars: Bernard Hill, Bryan Pringle, Andrew Whyment, Susan McArdle
Votes: 12
15.
All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
Episode:
Only One Woof
(1988)
TV-PG | 54 min | Comedy, Drama
James has another encounter with Mr. Biggins, who is convinced the vets are just out to take his money. When his cow dies, he suggests it's James' fault. The vets also meet Jip, a sheep ... See full summary »
Director: Roderick Graham | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Votes: 66
16.
Kavanagh QC (1995–2001)
Episode:
Nothing But the Truth
(1995)
TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a respected student digging out a swimming pool in the garden of a housewife finds himself accused of raping her, Kavanagh takes up his defence.
Director: Colin Gregg | Stars: Robin Bailey, Rosalind Bailey, Daisy Bates, Stephen Bent
Votes: 165
17.
At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003)
Episode:
Episode #3.3
(2002)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Comedy
Alison, now six months pregnant, has to defend her lottery win in court after the lottery has contested it. All Alison has to do is stick to the line that she - rather than under-age daughter Charlotte - bought the ticket.
Director: Matthew Evans | Stars: Amanda Redman, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham, Sylvia Syms
Votes: 16
18. Max & Paddy's Road to Nowhere (2004)
25 min | Comedy
Hopeless doormen Max and Paddy leave clubland and embark on a series of wild and exciting adventures in their prized motorhome, "Easy Rider" style.
Stars: Peter Kay, Paddy McGuinness, Lisa Hammond, Tony Mooney
Votes: 3,650
19.
Max & Paddy's Road to Nowhere (2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2004)
Comedy
The duo are traveling the country, where they accidentally run over a cow. After finding where it came from they buy a prize pig from the old farmer for £100. After trying to sell it they ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Kay | Stars: Peter Kay, Paddy McGuinness, Graham Walker, Claude Close
Votes: 63
20.
At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003)
Episode:
Episode #3.4
(2002)
TV-14 | 49 min | Drama, Comedy
A death in the family brings Alison and David closer together - before they cross paths with an unwelcome visitor. Elsewhere, Sarah exacts revenge on a cheating Daniel.
Director: Morag Fullarton | Stars: Amanda Redman, Peter Davison, Julie Graham, Sarah Smart
Votes: 15
21.
Dalziel and Pascoe (1996–2007)
Episode:
Ruling Passion
(1997)
TV-14 | 95 min | Crime, Mystery, Drama
Peter and Ellie take a holiday in the Cotswold village of Thornton Lacey, staying with old college friends - one of whom, author Colin Hopkins, has written a new book that gives a thinly ... See full summary »
Director: Gareth Davies | Stars: Joseph Morton, Rupam Maxwell, Matthew Radford, Victoria Korner
Votes: 151
22.
At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003)
Episode:
Episode #3.5
(2002)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama, Comedy
Already rattled by Charlotte's odd behaviour and fed up with David trying to blame her for everything, Alison is pushed to her limits when Graham insists on his right to be involved with the baby.
Director: Morag Fullarton | Stars: Amanda Redman, Peter Davison, Julie Graham, Kevin Doyle
Votes: 15
23.
Heartbeat (1992–2010)
Episode:
Love Child
(1994)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
There has been a break-in at the county council office. At first it seems that nothing but petty cash was taken, but then it is discovered that an adoption file is missing. When the child ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Horn | Stars: Nick Berry, Niamh Cusack, Derek Fowlds, Bill Maynard
Votes: 37
24. Dalziel and Pascoe (1996–2007)
TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Mystery, Drama
Superintendent Dalziel and partner DI Pascoe investigate murder, and find a bond forming between them despite their blatantly different personalities.
Stars: Warren Clarke, Colin Buchanan, David Royle, Jennifer James
Votes: 3,312
25.
Dalziel and Pascoe (1996–2007)
Episode:
A Clubbable Woman
(1996)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Mystery, Drama
Two unorthodox police officers are called to investigate dodgy dealings at Wetherton rugby club after the body of their star player's wife is found dead at home.
Director: Ross Devenish | Stars: Colin Buchanan, Warren Clarke, Mark Lambert, Steve Speirs
Votes: 245
26.
Cold Feet (1997–2020)
Episode:
Episode #4.6
(2001)
TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
With Rachel visiting Jenny in New York Adam takes Ramona to a casino but she develops a gambling addiction and David has to lend her the money to repay her losses. Pete buys an MG sports ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Kousoulides | Stars: Sean Pertwee, James Nesbitt, John Thomson, Robert Bathurst
Votes: 45
27.
Heartbeat (1992–2010)
Episode:
Hearts and Flowers
(2006)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Feelings are running high in Aidensfield. They want to organize a flower show, but people disagree on whether vegetables should be allowed or not. When they leave the Aidensfield Arms a ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: George Layton, Lindsey Coulson, Derek Fowlds, Peter Benson
Votes: 21
28. Derek (2005 Video)
111 min | Comedy
At Christmas, Derek is moved to a different home for people with various mental health issues, and his coming into their lives helps them prove that the real misfits are those walking round outside doing harm to others.
Director: John McCormack | Stars: Robert Maxfield, Ricky Tomlinson, Steven Pinder, Tony Nyland
Votes: 11
29. At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003)
TV-14 | Drama, Comedy
A normal everyday family strike it rich by winning the lottery. Their life dramatically changes with their new-found wealth.
Stars: Amanda Redman, Peter Davison, Sarah Smart, Sarah Churm
Votes: 1,390
30. ChuckleVision (1987–2009)
20 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Crazy antics ensue when Barry and Paul Chuckle get into various exaggerated situations.
Stars: Paul Chuckle, Barry Chuckle, Jimmy Patton, Brian Patton
Votes: 2,134
31. Happy Families (1985)
35 min | Comedy
Guy Fuddle (Ade Edmondson) lives with his grandmother (Jennifer Saunders). He has four sisters(Saunders) who were sent away from home as small children. Grandmother is now ill and she wants... See full summary »
Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Stephen Fry
Votes: 167
32.
Dramarama (1983–1989)
Episode:
Ghost Story
(1989)
Drama, Family, Fantasy
Director: Julian Jarrold | Stars: Claude Close, Lynton Dearden, Chris Hargreaves, Mark Hesketh
Votes: 6
33. 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: 4,087
34. Children's Ward (1989–2000)
30 min | Drama
This British children's drama series, set in the children's ward of the fictitious South Park Hospital, tells the stories of the young patients and the staff present there.
Stars: Janette Beverley, Rita May, Carol Harvey, Jennifer Luckraft
Votes: 157
35. The Eustace Bros. (2003– )
Drama
Continued comic adventures of the brothers previously featured in 'Paradise Heights'.
Stars: Neil Morrissey, Ralf Little, Charles Dale, Beth Goddard
Votes: 14
36.
ChuckleVision (1987–2009)
Episode:
Oompah Oompah
(2006)
15 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
The Chuckle Brothers fly out to be judges in the Slapsbergen talent festival in the Alps. There are three main contenders for the prize and they take it all very seriously. So seriously ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Jameson | Stars: Barry Chuckle, Paul Chuckle, Zee Asha, Paul Bentley
Votes: 6
37. The Bill (1984–2010)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Long-running police drama series featuring officers and detectives from the fictional Sun Hill suburb in East London.
Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse
Votes: 4,118
38. 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
39. Barbara (1995–2003)
27 min | Comedy
Whether she likes it or not, outspoken, no-nonsense Yorkshire woman Barbara (Gwen Taylor) has become the agony-aunt problem-solver for her extended family. Her husband Ted (Sam Kelly), has ... See full summary »
Stars: Gwen Taylor, Sam Kelly, Benedict Sandiford, Mark Benton
Votes: 136
40. Screen Two (1985–1998)
TV-14 | 120 min | Drama
In 1984 Kenith Trodd joined BBC team responding to Channel 4 releases, leading to transition from BBC studio plays to Screen One/Two anthology series. Trodd oversaw first group of titles in these series in 1985.
Stars: Jude North, Roger Brierley, Geoffrey Chater, Norman Jones
Votes: 247
41.
Happy Families (1985)
Episode:
Cassie
(1985)
Comedy
Guy finds Cassie in Hollywood, but getting close to her isn't easy.
Director: Paul Jackson | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Stephen Fry
Votes: 14
42. Coronation Street (1960– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance
The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England.
Stars: William Roache, Helen Worth, Barbara Knox, Sally Dynevor
Votes: 6,026
43.
Barbara (1995–2003)
Episode:
Sisters
(2001)
Comedy
With Doreen away, Jean steps in to help Barbara at the surgery and is a great hit with the patients, organising sing-songs and games but unfortunately she is so popular she attracts people ... See full summary »
Director: Nic Phillips | Stars: Gwen Taylor, Sam Kelly, Mark Benton, Elizabeth Carling
44.
Dramarama (1983–1989)
Episode:
Badger on the Barge
(1987)
Drama, Family, Fantasy
Director: Kay Patrick | Stars: Claude Close, Rosalie Crutchley, Rachel Griffiths, Vanessa Rosenthal
45.
Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode:
Episode #1.5557
(2003)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Roy fears that the trust in his marriage has gone forever. Steve urges Karen to contact her solicitor and halt the divorce proceedings. Katy and Martin look forward to spending time together at the barbecue.
Director: Kay Patrick | Stars: Julie Hesmondhalgh, David Neilson, William Roache, Anne Kirkbride
46.
Children's Ward (1989–2000)
Episode:
Episode #3.6
(1990)
Drama
To use a fitting football analogy, Lee is "back home". Another formerly warring boy & girl become friends. The kids treat the hospital corridors as a race course. Diane is dismayed to see Kieran blown away by Gail.
Director: Julian Jarrold | Stars: Carl Rice, Kieran O'Brien, William Ash, Mark Dixon
47.
Children's Ward (1989–2000)
Episode:
Episode #3.7
(1990)
Drama
Lee's kidney fails when all he wanted was to liver little. Subtlety isn't Sister's strong suit. The kids try to turn each other as white as the hospital sheets with their ghostly goings on.
Director: Julian Jarrold | Stars: Kieran O'Brien, Gilly Coman, Carol Harvey, Nirjay Mahindru
48.
Children's Ward (1989–2000)
Episode:
Episode #3.8
(1990)
Drama
Jack causes a scene about tartrazine. New boy Sam has been drinking caustic soda instead of soda pops. Kieran behaves as naughtily as the children.
Director: David Richards | Stars: Kieran O'Brien, Gilly Coman, Catherine Grimes, Carol Harvey
49.
The Eustace Bros. (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2003)
Drama
Director: Rob Evans | Stars: Neil Morrissey, Ralf Little, Charles Dale, Lee Oakes
50.
Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3137
(1990)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Phil impresses Deirdre with a pledge to stop underage gambling in his arcades. Kevin refuses to work for Mark. Steph tips off Jenny about a job at her store.
Director: Jeremy Summers | Stars: Sally Dynevor, Michael Le Vell, Sally Ann Matthews, Deborah McAndrew