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1. No Problem! (1983–1985)
30 min | Comedy
After their parents return to Jamaica, the grown children of the Powell family are left to make their way through adulthood together in their Willesden council house.
Stars: Chris Tummings, Judith Jacob, Victor Romero Evans, Shope Shodeinde
Votes: 34
2. 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: 632
3.
A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode:
Not with Kindness
(1992)
TV-14 | 103 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Frost investigates churchyard vandalism, a missing paper girl, and a harassed woman as copes with his sister-in-law's visit after his wife's death.
Director: David Reynolds | Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, Tony Haygarth, Diane Bull
Votes: 432
4. 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: 39,372
5. A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
TV-MA | 105 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
DI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized, and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet.
Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons, Arthur White
Votes: 8,736
6. Reggae Britannia (2011 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Music
A look at how Jamaican music came to influence British musicians to create their own take on it and the legacy it has left.
Director: Jeremy Marre | Stars: Ruby Turner, Aswad, Big Youth, Dennis Bovell
Votes: 36
7. Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996–2023)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Music-based comedy quiz show.
Stars: Phill Jupitus, Mark Lamarr, Noel Fielding, Bill Bailey
Votes: 6,056
8. Back in Time for Brixton (2016– )
Documentary
Stars: Giles Coren, Emma Dabiri, Rudolph Walker, Janet Kay
Votes: 29
9.
Midsomer Murders (1997– )
Episode:
Murder on St. Malley's Day
(2002)
TV-14 | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Barnaby investigates the murder of a boy during a traditional annual race at an exclusive private school but meets with resentment.
Director: Peter Smith | Stars: John Nettles, Daniel Casey, Jane Wymark, Nicholas Audsley
Votes: 962
10.
Between the Lines (1992–1994)
Episode:
Crack Up
(1993)
Crime, Drama
A black youth is shot dead, by a member of the Armed Response Unit, after botched robbery at an off-licence. With tensions running in the community a cassette starts circulating that implicates two officers sold the gun for drugs.
Director: Robert Bierman | Stars: Neil Pearson, Tom Georgeson, Siobhan Redmond, Robin McCallum
Votes: 16
11.
Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode:
Shift
(1989)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Sharon goes back to work at Low Price and Tracey has her bank account frozen ahead of a visit from the boys in blue.
Director: Tony Dow | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Gordon Warnecke
Votes: 39
12. Everything - The Real Thing Story (2019)
94 min | Documentary, Music
Dubbed 'the black Beatles' by the British tabloids, the 'other' four lads from Liverpool recount their incredible story from the tough streets of Toxteth to the bright lights of New York.
Director: Simon Sheridan | Stars: Jacob Anderson, Eddie Amoo, Chris Amoo, Dave Smith
Votes: 191
13. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,125
14. Burning an Illusion (1982)
106 min | Drama
A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better.
Director: Menelik Shabazz | Stars: Cassie McFarlane, Victor Romero Evans, Beverley Martin, Angela Wynter
Votes: 197
15. The Story of Lovers Rock (2011)
97 min | Documentary, Family, Music
Lovers Rock, often dubbed 'romantic reggae' is a uniquely black British sound that developed in the late 70s and 80s against a backdrop of riots, racial tension and sound systems.
Director: Menelik Shabazz | Stars: Dennis Bovell, Paulette Harris-German, Janet Kay, Angie Le Mar
Votes: 112
16.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996–2023)
Episode:
Episode #28.3
(2014)
Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Host Rhod Gilbert and regular team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by Alex Brooker, comedian Sara Pascoe, punk poet John Cooper Clarke and singer Amelia Lily.
Director: Ollie Bartlett | Stars: Rhod Gilbert, Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding, Alex Brooker
Votes: 12
17. 8:15 from Manchester (1990–1992)
Family
Children's magazine show.
Stars: Ross King, Charlotte Hindle, Dianne Oxberry, Ron Freethy
Votes: 16
18. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Not Rated | 75 min | Comedy
Comedy series following the lives of sisters Tracey and Sharon who are left to fend for themselves after their husbands are arrested for armed robbery.
Stars: Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Pauline Quirke, Alun Lewis
Votes: 2,475
19. 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: 3,690
20. Flashback: The History of UK Black Music (2016)
Documentary, Music
'Flashback: The History of UK Black Music'. The project covers a wide range of musical genres, spanning the 20th century, including jazz, soul, funk, reggae, ska, 2-tone. The project is the... See full summary »
Director: Leee John | Stars: Eddie Amoo, Apache Indian, Nat Augustin, Jazzie B
21. Watching (1986 TV Movie)
59 min
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Pete Postlethwaite, Janet Kay, Robert Glenister, Maureen O'Brien
22. Party at the Palace (1983 TV Movie)
Comedy
A Channel 4 New Year's Eve special with scripted comedy as well as musical live performances from black British artists reflecting the variety of cultures existing in Britain exposed to a wide audience . British entry for Montreux in 1984.
Director: Noel D. Greene | Stars: Peter Adamson, Perry Benson, Gary Byrd, Windsor Davies
23. Can We Take Off the Blindfold? (2011)
56 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A documentary film giving voice to the diverse range of creative talent that exists amongst people of African heritage across Europe in the arts, media and entertainment industries. ... See full summary »
Director: Virginia Buika | Stars: Jimmy Akingbola, Shango Baku, Henry Bonsu, Les Brown
24. Lovers Rock Gala Awards 1st Annual Event (2012 Video)
137 min | Family, Music
A concert award show at the o2 Brixton Academy, honoring the Lovers Rock stars as they sing all the classics of a generation.
Director: Castro Brown | Stars: Jean Adebambo, Aswad, Dennis Bovell, Sandra Cross
25. Notting Hill Carnival (2014)
68 min | Documentary
Stars: Rodney P., Keith Franklin, Lloyd Coxsone, Dennis Bovell
26. Eric and the Good Good Feeling: Good Good Feeling (1989 Video)
Short, Music
Stars: Diane Birch, Judy Cheeks, Linda Duggan, Janet Kay
27. Eric and the Good Good Feeling: Funky (1989 Music Video)
Short, Music
Stars: Diane Birch, Judy Cheeks, Linda Duggan, Janet Kay
28. Beats International: Burundi Blues (1990 Music Video)
4 min | Music
Stars: Beats International, Andy Boucher, Fatboy Slim, Janet Kay
29.
Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode:
Episode #16.24
(1979)
39 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
Mike Read presents performances from Match, McFadden and Whitehead, Edwin Starr, Tubeway Army, Janet Kay, Chas and Dave, Squeeze ("Up The Junction") and Anita Ward. With a dance sequence from Legs and Co.
Stars: Mike Read, Match, McFadden & Whitehead, Legs & Co
30.
Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode:
Episode #16.26
(1979)
35 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
Squeeze perform "Up The Junction"
Stars: Peter Powell, Squeeze, Lene Lovich, Thom Pace
31.
Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode:
Top of the Pops '79: Part 1
(1979)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
The annual pre-recorded Christmas Day extended retrospective edition, looking back at the top hits of 1979, featuring specially recorded (mimed) studio performances. This year, Peter Powell and David "Kid" Jensen are on hosting duties.
Stars: Kid Jensen, Peter Powell, Boney M., Ian Dury
32.
Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
Episode:
Episode #27.34
(1990)
Music, News, Talk-Show
Director: Tony Newman | Stars: Nicky Campbell, Deacon Blue, Bombalurina, Jive Bunny
33.
Casualty (1986– )
Episode:
Wild Card
(1993)
TV-PG | Drama
In an episode omitted from Drama channel's rerun of October 2023, new nurse Mary Skillett gets off to a bad start annoying Duffy by being late; a small boy sustains a head injury but his ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Bramall | Stars: Derek Thompson, Catherine Shipton, Suzanna Hamilton, Patrick Robinson
34.
8:15 from Manchester (1990–1992)
Episode:
Episode #1.21
(1990)
Family
Directors: Pam O'Brien, Alan Yardley | Stars: Ross King, Charlotte Hindle, Beats International, Janet Kay
35.
No Problem! (1983–1985)
Episode:
The Willesden One
(1983)
Comedy
Director: Micky Dolenz | Stars: Martin Fisk, Malcolm Frederick, Alan Igbon, Judith Jacob
36.
No Problem! (1983–1985)
Episode:
Celebrity Rounds
(1983)
Comedy
Director: Nic Phillips | Stars: Kid Creole, Malcolm Frederick, Judith Jacob, Janet Kay
37.
No Problem! (1983–1985)
Episode:
Chicken Toshiba
(1983)
Comedy
Director: Micky Dolenz | Stars: Chris Tummings, Malcolm Frederick, Judith Jacob, Janet Kay
38.
No Problem! (1983–1985)
Episode:
Give Me a Ring Sometime
(1983)
Comedy
Director: Nic Phillips | Stars: Richard Domfe, Malcolm Frederick, Robin Houston, Judith Jacob
39.
No Problem! (1983–1985)
Episode:
Hot Chocolate
(1983)
Comedy
Director: Micky Dolenz | Stars: Dennis Edwards, Malcolm Frederick, Roy Herrick, Alan Igbon
40.
No Problem! (1983–1985)
Episode:
Noah, Noah
(1983)
Comedy
Director: Micky Dolenz | Stars: Trevor Butler, Derek Chafer, Malcolm Frederick, Judith Jacob
41.
No Problem! (1983–1985)
Episode:
Radio Runnings
(1983)
Comedy
Director: Micky Dolenz | Stars: Chris Tummings, Martin Fisk, Malcolm Frederick, Judith Jacob
42.
No Problem! (1983–1985)
Episode:
The Dub
(1983)
Comedy
Director: Micky Dolenz | Stars: Malcolm Frederick, Judith Jacob, Janet Kay, Sarah Lam
43.
No Problem! (1983–1985)
Episode:
This Talk of Sensimilia
(1983)
Comedy
Director: Nic Phillips | Stars: Malcolm Frederick, Alan Igbon, Judith Jacob, Janet Kay
44.
Notting Hill Carnival (2014)
Episode:
Notting Hill Carnival: Sound Systems
(2014)
17 min | Documentary
Director: Vanessa Van-Yeboah | Stars: Rodney P., Young Warrior, Junior Quaker, Lloyd Coxsone
45.
Back in Time for Brixton (2016– )
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2016)
Documentary
Stars: Giles Coren, Emma Dabiri, Jazzie B, Janet Kay
46.
No Problem! (1983–1985)
Episode:
Roots
(1983)
Comedy
When a distant relative dies, the Powells go on an adventure to discover their roots.
Director: Nic Phillips | Stars: Chris Tummings, Malcolm Frederick, Judith Jacob, Colin Jeavons
47.
No Problem! (1983–1985)
Episode:
Yer Tink It Easy
(1984)
Comedy
Angel needs funds to decorate the house and Beast makes her an offer she'd rather refuse.
Director: Nic Phillips | Stars: Chris Tummings, Philip Bretherton, Ellis Dale, Paul Dawkins