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1. Play for Today (1970–1984)

75 min | Comedy, Drama

7.8

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A British television anthology drama series that aired on BBC1 between 1970 and 1984.

Stars: Alison Steadman, Nigel Hawthorne, Tony Caunter, David Daker

Votes: 395

2. ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969–1974)
Episode: Moonlight on the Highway (1969)

52 min | Drama

7.8

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Writing for ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969), Dennis Potter introduced the notion that popular music expresses the yearning of the human spirit for a better world. A troubled young man, ... See full summary »

Director: James MacTaggart | Stars: Ian Holm, Anthony Bate, Deborah Grant, Robin Wentworth

Votes: 50

3. The Les Dawson Show (1978–1989)

30 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

7.6

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A variety show hosted by Les Dawson featuring sketch comedy, as well as stand-up comedy, guest appearances, dance numbers, and musical performances.

Stars: Les Dawson, Roy Barraclough, The Roly Polys, Alyn Ainsworth

Votes: 31

4. Market in Honey Lane (1967–1969)

Drama

7.1

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Soap drama set in an east end market place following the lives of the Cockney vendors.

Stars: Ivor Salter, John Bennett, Ray Lonnen, Brian Rawlinson

Votes: 14

5. The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970)

PG-13 | 125 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime

7.0

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When a bored Holmes eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon after an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.

Director: Billy Wilder | Stars: Robert Stephens, Christopher Lee, Colin Blakely, Geneviève Page

Votes: 13,330 | Gross: $3.30M

6. The Dick Emery Show (1963–1981)

30 min | Comedy

6.8

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Comedy skits featuring the talents of Mr Dick Emery.

Stars: Dick Emery, Pat Coombs, Victor Maddern, Helen Fraser

Votes: 213

7. ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969–1974)

78 min | Drama

6.4

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Anthology series of dramatic works.

Stars: Michael Balfour, Madoline Thomas, Diane Cilento, Jim Dale

Votes: 98

8. A Doll's House (I) (1973)

G | 105 min | Drama

6.4

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Years ago, Nora Helmer (Claire Bloom) committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald (Sir Anthony Hopkins). Now she is being blackmailed and lives in ... See full summary »

Director: Patrick Garland | Stars: Claire Bloom, Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Richardson, Denholm Elliott

Votes: 1,399 | Gross: $0.31M

9. Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode: Baby Blues (1973)

73 min | Comedy, Drama

5.8

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After ten years of trying, Lavinia, and a large team of medics, finally manage to produce a live baby. She should now be able to start living her dream, but what happens next is not at all the paradise she has been looking forward to.

Director: James MacTaggart | Stars: Zena Walker, Norman Rodway, Sydney Tafler, Robin Hunter

Votes: 8

10. Two a Penny (1967)

G | 98 min | Drama, Romance

5.2

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A self-centered boy who deals in drugs and disrespect. A little girl lost who turns to religion for solace. Neither is any good for the other, but neither can leave the other alone.

Director: James F. Collier | Stars: Cliff Richard, Dora Bryan, Avril Angers, Ann Holloway

Votes: 117