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1.
ITV Lunchtime News (1972– )
Episode:
Episode dated 19 March 2009
(2009)
News
Stars: Josef Fritzl, Becky Mantin, Liam Neeson, Mary Nightingale
Votes: 43
2. Happy Birthday Shirley (1996 TV Special)
Music
Dame Shirley Bassey performs some of her best known hits and new material in front of an invited audience, to celebrate her 60th birthday.
Director: Nigel Lythgoe | Stars: Shirley Bassey, Jimmy Tarbuck, James Crossley, Mark Rhino Smith
Votes: 20
3. Memoirs of a Cigarette (2007 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
A documentary examining the changing attitudes towards smoking over the last century, aired to coincide with England's smoking ban.
Director: Andy Baybutt | Stars: Bob Mortimer, Vic Reeves, Johnny Vegas, Neil Morrissey
Votes: 145
4. Brass Eye (1997–2001)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
Controversial spoof of current affairs television, and the role of celebrity in the UK.
Stars: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan
Votes: 11,552
5.
Sex in the 70s (2005– )
Episode:
Blue Movies
(2005)
Documentary
The rise and fall of the 1970s British sex-comedy. From the early days of 1960s nudist films to their death in the 1980s when video and hardcore arrived.
Director: Jacques Peretti | Stars: Michael Armstrong, Robin Askwith, Christopher Biggins, Veronica Doran
Votes: 15
6. The Car's the Star (1994– )
20 min | Documentary
A nostalgic look at a popular make of car no longer in production.
Stars: Quentin Willson, Carroll Shelby, Gordon Murray, Peter Stevens
Votes: 20
7.
The Real... (1998–2004)
Episode:
Oliver Reed
(2000)
Documentary
A documentary portrait about the life and times of the infamous hellraiser, who died in May 1999 having starred in more than 100 films.
Director: Amanda Street | Stars: Michael Aspel, David Hemmings, Oliver Reed, Simon Reed
Votes: 6
8. Brando (2007 TV Movie)
165 min | Documentary, Biography
The life and legacy of Marlon Brando and how he changed acting.
Directors: Mimi Freedman, Leslie Greif | Stars: Marlon Brando, Edward R. Murrow, Janet Aemisegger, Betty Gossell
Votes: 734
9.
Brass Eye (1997–2001)
Episode:
Crime
(1997)
TV-MA | 24 min | Comedy
Chris Morris turns his laser eye to the subject of crime. Highlights include shocking revelations of how elephants are being used to disperse rioters, and Vanessa Feltz's message to murderers.
Director: Michael Cumming | Stars: Christopher Morris, Jean Ainslie, Bill Bailey, David Cann
Votes: 189
10. One More Audience with Dame Edna Everage (1988 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy
Director: David Bell | Stars: Barry Humphries, Jeffrey Archer, Barbara Bach, Mary Hayley Bell
Votes: 41
11. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 5,476
12. Anyone for Pennis? (1995 TV Movie)
29 min | Comedy
Celebrities Beware Dennis Pennis Is On The Lose And Getting Right In Your Face Dennis Holds Nothing Back Daring To Asks The Question No Other Interviewer Would
Stars: Paul Kaye, Keith Allen, Clive Anderson, Jeff Banks
Votes: 107
13. In Confidence (2010– )
55 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Professor Taylor has an in depth face-to-face chat with one person for almost an hour against a plain background, finding out how they think, and what has made them who they are.
Stars: Laurie Taylor, Tom Baker, David Attenborough, Keith Allen
Votes: 21
14. Hollywood Greats (1977– )
40 min | Documentary, History
Documentary series profiling various Hollywood stars of yesteryear and more recent times.
Stars: Barry Norman, Jonathan Ross, David Thomson, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 178
15. Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer (1999– )
30 min | Comedy
The pair's follow-up to The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer, this BBC comedy sketch show features more surreal vignettes, as well as an ongoing mockumentary series called The Club - a parody of popular British series of the time.
Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Charlie Higson, Morwenna Banks
Votes: 611
16. Shooting Stars (1993–2011)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Comedy panel game show hosted by anarchic surrealist comic duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Matt Lucas
Votes: 2,832
17. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 319
18. How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria? (2006)
Music, Reality-TV
Stars: Graham Norton, Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Barrowman, David Ian
Votes: 101
19. The Untold Tommy Cooper (2011 TV Movie)
95 min | Documentary
Drawing on details from the diaries of his life-long manager, this documentary features previously unheard audio and unseen archive footage from Cooper's personal and professional life, including material never performed before.
Director: Andy Humphries | Stars: Tommy Cooper, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Billy McColl, Brad Ashton
Votes: 15
20. After Dark (1987–2003)
180 min | Talk-Show
A groundbreaking British late-night discussion show broadcast live with no scheduled end time.
Stars: Ian Kennedy, Tony Wilson, John Underwood, Anthony Clare
Votes: 22
21. Russell Harty Plus (1972– )
Talk-Show
Stars: Russell Harty, Oliver Reed, Frankie Howerd, Christopher Lee
Votes: 25
22. Shooting Stars: The Inside Story (2008 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Tim Healy, Amanda Donohoe, Noel Fielding, Dan Gillespie Sells
Votes: 24
23. Hotel Babylon (2006–2009)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
At a posh urban hotel, the love lives and whims of its wealthy guests are attended to by hard-working staff who have their own troubles with love.
Stars: Dexter Fletcher, Martin Marquez, Michael Obiora, Raymond Coulthard
Votes: 4,682
24. Greatest Ever Romantic Movies (2007 TV Movie)
160 min | Documentary
Director: Miranda Glasser | Stars: Giles Coren, David Aaronovitch, Derek Acorah, Tony Benn
Votes: 33
25. Dennis Pennis R.I.P. (1997 Video)
57 min | Comedy
Pennis lives, in Cannes, New York and London, or does he? Because someone wants to take him down...
Stars: Paul Kaye, David Walliams, Vicki Pepperdine, Matt Lucas
Votes: 178
26. For the Greater Good (1991)
150 min | Drama
Three politicians try to reform Britain's brutal prison system. Before they can do so, the tabloid press destroys their careers by publishing exposés of their sex lives.
Stars: Martin Shaw, Roy Dotrice, Nicholas Jones, Nicholas Woodeson
Votes: 43
27. X-Rated (2004)
60 min | Documentary
A history of movies which have been certified with adult ratings by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) from 1951 when the 'X' Certificate was invented, right up until the present day of '18' and 'R18'.
Stars: Neil Pearson, Ken Penry, Tom Dewe Mathews, John Waters
Votes: 45
28. The Full Wax (1991–1994)
Comedy
The Full Wax is a comedic talk show that originally aired on BBC from January 19, 1991 to June 10, 1993. The writer and hostess is Ruby Wax, an American comedian who is well-known in Britain.
Stars: Ruby Wax, Joanna Lumley, Jennifer Saunders, Katherine Helmond
Votes: 56
29. The Danny Baker Show (1994– )
Talk-Show
Stars: Danny Baker, Paul Gascoigne, Barry Bethel, Nichelle Nichols
Votes: 16
30. Inside Victor Lewis-Smith (1993– )
Comedy
This series takes a look inside the mind of comic author, prankster, and journalist Victor Lewis-Smith as he lies immobilized in a "comic coma" in a BBC hospital for distressed broadcasters... See full summary »
Stars: Victor Lewis-Smith, Nickolas Grace, Moya Brady, Annette Badland
Votes: 18
31.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Blondes: Diana Dors
(1999)
70 min | Documentary
Television documentary celebrating the life and career of legendary British blonde bombshell Diana Dors, who died in 1984. Friends remember her affectionately and film clips illustrate her big screen movie roles.
Director: Alan Lewens | Stars: Diana Dors, Louise Plowright, George Baker, Honor Blackman
Votes: 13
32.
British Film Forever (2007)
Episode:
Magic, Murder and Monsters: The Story of British Horror and Fantasy
(2007)
88 min | Documentary, History
Director: Angus Cameron | Stars: Jessica Hynes, Simon Pegg, Danny Boyle, Anne Billson
Votes: 30
33.
Hotel Babylon (2006–2009)
Episode:
Episode #4.3
(2009)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
The posthumous biography of thief-turned-author Harold Kelly claims that in 1973 he hid twelve stolen emeralds in Hotel Babylon and it gives clues in verse as to their location, causing ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Hay | Stars: Nigel Harman, Dexter Fletcher, Anna Wilson-Jones, Emma Pierson
Votes: 34
34.
Timeshift (2002–2017)
Episode:
Dear Censor... The secret archive of the British Board of Film Classification
(2011)
59 min | Documentary
A look at the files of the BBFC, which examines the relationship between the censor and the filmmakers.
Director: Matt Pelly | Stars: Craig Lapper, Matthew Sweet, A.T.L. Watkins, Christopher Frayling
Votes: 29
35. Shoot to Kill (1960)
63 min | Drama
A showbiz reporter gets involved with political intrigue.
Director: Michael Winner | Stars: Dermot Walsh, Joy Webster, John M. East, Frank Hawkins
Votes: 17
36. I, Camcorder (1995)
30 min | Comedy
This series showed how the home camcorder user can make their video's have a more professional look.
Stars: Robert Llewellyn, Ken Russell, Bob Keen, Richard Peacock
Votes: 10
37. Parkinson (1971–2007)
50 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Journalist Michael Parkinson interviews a broad range of the most famous people in the world.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Marian Montgomery, Billy Connolly, Barry Humphries
Votes: 803
38. The Mrs. Merton Show (1995–1998)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Mock talk show starring Caroline Aherne as the elderly host Mrs Dorothy Merton who interviews celebrities.
Stars: Caroline Aherne, Hooky and the Boys, The Patrick Trio, Jo Brand
Votes: 199
39. 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
40. The 11 O'Clock Show (1998–2000)
30 min | Comedy
A satirical show mimicking the evening news which launched the careers of Ricky Gervais and Sacha Baron Cohen.
Stars: Iain Lee, Daisy Donovan, Tommy Vance, Ricky Gervais
Votes: 353
41. The Real... (1998–2004)
65 min | Documentary
Stars: Patricia Mountbatten, Mark Easton, Philip Ziegler, Audrey Whiting
Votes: 11
42. Truly, Madly, Cheaply!: British B Movies (2008 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
A look at the history of British B-movies.
Director: Hans Petch | Stars: Matthew Sweet, Steve Chibnall, Kenneth Baker, John Mortimer
Votes: 57
43. Breakfast with Frost (1993–2005)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: David Frost, Iain Duncan Smith, Charles Kennedy, Tony Blair
Votes: 69
44. Shelf Life (2000)
4 min | Short, Comedy
Can we live a life of total safety, free from all risks? Or is a deathwish lurking within even the most cautious mind?
Director: Charles Hendley | Stars: Paul Kennedy, Michael Winner
Votes: 33
45.
Have I Got News for You (1990– )
Episode:
Episode #30.9
(2005)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Stars: Joan Collins, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Peter Serafinowicz
Votes: 12
46. The Kenny Everett Television Show (1981–1988)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Zany antics and sketches by the anarchic camp comic.
Stars: Kenny Everett, Cleo Rocos, Sheila Steafel, Andrie Reid
Votes: 1,037
47. Clarkson (1998–2000)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedy, personal opinions and celebrity guests.
Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Alan Titchmarsh, Charlie Dimmock, Alan Clark
Votes: 74
48. The Grumpy Guide to... (2007– )
Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Jenny Eclair, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, Germaine Greer, Justin Moorhouse
Votes: 19
49. Clive Anderson Talks Back (1989–1996)
33 min | Talk-Show
Clive Anderson mixes comedy and his legal training to conduct a series of irreverent interviews with various guests. Also included is a satirical look at topical events.
Stars: Clive Anderson, Rory Bremner, Peter Cook, Stephen Fry
Votes: 66
50.
Meet Ricky Gervais (2000)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2000)
25 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Ricky gets guests John Virgo and Michael Winner to take part in his new quiz show, "Family 4Tunes". There's also the first viewer-created theme tune, after an appeal by Ricky the previous week.
Director: Ian Lorimer | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Michael Winner, John Virgo, Tony Green
Votes: 19