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1. Cunk on Britain (2016–2018)
30 min | Comedy, History
Investigative reporter Philomena Cunk returns with this landmark mockumentary series journeying through British history. She asks eminent figures important questions such as: "Is a rock made of stone, or is a stone made of rock?"
Stars: Diane Morgan, Ronald Hutton, Ashley Jackson, Robert Peston
Votes: 3,576
2. Only Connect (2008– )
Game-Show
Victoria Coren hosts the fiendishly difficult quiz in which two teams of three contestants have to find the connection between seemingly unrelated clues.
Stars: Victoria Coren Mitchell, David Stainer, Henry Pertinez, Nick Mills
Votes: 670
3.
Cunk on Britain (2016–2018)
Episode:
The Arse End of History
(2018)
Comedy, History
Cunk has made it to the 21st century and Brexit.
Director: Lorry Powles | Stars: Diane Morgan, Ruth Adams, Howard Goodall, Mark Lawson
Votes: 128
4. 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: 5,484
5.
Cunk on Britain (2016–2018)
Episode:
Twentieth Century Shocks
(2018)
Comedy, History
Philomena Cunk takes a comic look at the 20th century and what she refers to as War One and War Two.
Director: Lorry Powles | Stars: Diane Morgan, Ruth Adams, Howard Goodall, Ashley Jackson
Votes: 129
6.
Cunk on Britain (2016–2018)
Episode:
Beginnings
(2018)
29 min | Comedy, History
Philomena begins at the beginning, taking us right back to the beginning with the Big Bang. She also asks how dinosaurs became extinct and where in England the Romans came from.
Director: Lorry Powles | Stars: Diane Morgan, Laura Ashe, Vanessa Harding, Tom Holland
Votes: 199
7. The Party's Over: How the West Went Bust (2011– )
60 min | Documentary
Star: Robert Peston
Votes: 25
8. Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh (2020– )
120 min | Talk-Show
Alan Titchmarsh celebrates the great British countryside in the company of special guests.
Stars: Alan Titchmarsh, Lesley Joseph, David Domoney, Camilla Bassett-Smith
Votes: 25
9.
The Wheel (2020– )
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(2021)
56 min | Game-Show
Three contestants try to answer their way to a life-changing jackpot, with help from Sue Perkins, Robert Peston, Steph McGovern, David Dickinson, Daz Games, Dion Dublin and Johannes Radebe.
Director: Chris Power | Stars: Michael McIntyre, David Dickinson, Dion Dublin, Daz Black
Votes: 5
10. Super Rich: The Greed Game (2008)
60 min | Documentary
Director: John O'Kane | Star: Robert Peston
Votes: 34
11. The Last Leg (2012– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Aussie comedian and amputee athlete, Adam Hills, British comedian Josh Widdicombe, UK's most famous amputee comedian Alex Brooker, and their celebrity guests provide topical commentary on the week.
Stars: Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker, Rosie Jones
Votes: 1,679
12. Red Nose Day Actually (2017 TV Short)
TV-PG | 17 min | Short, Comedy, Romance
After 13 years, the cast of "Love, Actually" reunites to catch up on where they are now.
Directors: Richard Curtis, Mat Whitecross | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Alexis Lynne Baumert, Marcus Brigstocke, Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Votes: 6,938
13. Panorama (I) (1953– )
40 min | Documentary, News
Long-running factual programme reporting on all aspects of life in Britain.
Stars: Fred Emery, David Dimbleby, Richard Lindley, Richard Dimbleby
Votes: 600
14. Joe Lycett's Got Your Back (2019– )
30 min | Comedy
Comedian Joe Lycett and celebrity guests fight for consumer rights, campaigning on behalf of viewers who have been cheated by businesses, scammers and dodgy deals.
Stars: Joe Lycett, Mark Silcox, Stuart Whelan, Rosie Jones
Votes: 272
15.
Insert Name Here (2016–2019)
Episode:
Jack
(2018)
TV-G | 29 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Josh is joined by actor Tom Davis and historian Kate Williams while Richard teams up with ITN political editor Robert Peston and comedian Aisling Bea for the final show of the third series.
Director: Geraldine Dowd | Stars: Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, Josh Widdicombe, Aisling Bea
Votes: 11
16.
Have I Got News for You (1990– )
Episode:
Richard Ayoade, Roisin Conaty, Robert Peston
(2018)
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
The royal wedding is one of the many topics discussed when ITN political editor Robert Peston and comedian Roisin Conaty join Ian, Paul and guest presenter Richard Ayoade for the panel show.
Director: Martin Lord | Stars: Richard Ayoade, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Roisin Conaty
Votes: 15
17.
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back (2019– )
Episode:
Stephen Mulhern, Black Box Car Insurance and Freddos
(2021)
47 min | Comedy
Stephen Mulhern co-hosts a new game show with Joe, and Rosie Jones investigates the lack of diversity in kids' toys. Plus: black box car insurance and the rising price of Freddos.
Directors: Lowri Fflur Davies, Emily France, Jeanette Goulbourn, Nick Stapleton, Paul Taylor | Stars: Joe Lycett, Mark Silcox, Stephen Mulhern, Rosie Jones
Votes: 6
18. Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017–2019)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
British comedy panel show hosted by Harry Hill in which guests must find fun things to prove the human race is worth saving in the event of an alien invasion.
Stars: Harry Hill, Josh Widdicombe, Robert Peston, Joe Lycett
Votes: 96
19. Daylight Robbery (2005)
42 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Joseph Asher | Stars: Jacob Aron, Joseph Asher, Nathan Asher, Marcus Bridge
Votes: 12
20.
Have I Got News for You (1990– )
Episode:
Jo Brand, Rylan, Robert Peston
(2021)
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Ian Hislop is joined by television presenter Rylan Clark-Neal and Paul Merton paired with ITN Political Editor Robert Peston for an edition of the topical panel show presented by comedian Jo Brand.
Director: Paul Wheeler | Stars: Jo Brand, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Rylan Clark
Votes: 25
21. Insert Name Here (2016–2019)
TV-G | Comedy, Game-Show
Comedy panel show in which host Sue Perkins challenges two teams to decide who is the best of the many famous people throughout history who share the same name.
Stars: Sue Perkins, Richard Osman, Josh Widdicombe, Kate Williams
Votes: 259
22. The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (2021 TV Special)
92 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Jimmy Carr host's the annual quiz of the year. Participants for this year include Sarah Millican, James Acaster, Jonathan Ross, Judi Love and Guz Khan. A host of celebrities also cameo to ask their own questions.
Director: Mick Thomas | Stars: Jimmy Carr, James Acaster, Guz Khan, Judi Love
Votes: 165
23. The Bank That Almost Broke Britain (2018 TV Movie)
Documentary
Ten years on from the global financial crash, this documentary tells the extraordinary story of how a small Scottish bank briefly grew to become the biggest in the world before collapsing ... See full synopsis »
Director: Leo Burley | Stars: Alistair Darling, Blythe Duff, Fred Goodwin, George Mathewson
Votes: 29
24.
Room 101 (1994–2018)
Episode:
Robert Peston, Bridget Christie, Greg James
(2016)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedian Bridget Christie, political correspondent Robert Peston and DJ Greg James are the latest guests to try and persuade host Frank Skinner to consign their personal bugbears to Room 101 for all time.
Director: Paul Wheeler | Stars: Frank Skinner, Bridget Christie, Greg James, Robert Peston
Votes: 7
26. The Sarah Millican Television Programme (2012–2013)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A compilation of the very best bits from the first two series of Sarah's hit BBC show
Stars: Sarah Millican, Phillip King, Hugh Bonneville, Simon Callow
Votes: 114
27. 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: 905
28. Room 101 (1994–2018)
29 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedy talk/game show in which celebrities present an argument for their pet hates in various categories to be banished forever to Room 101.
Stars: Paul Merton, Frank Skinner, Nick Hancock, Nigel Havers
Votes: 1,641
29. How China Fooled the World: With Robert Peston (2014 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary
Robert Peston travels to China to investigate how this mighty economic giant could actually be in serious trouble. China is now the second largest economy in the world and for the last 30 ... See full summary »
Director: Guy Smith | Star: Robert Peston
Votes: 62
30. Sunday AM (2005– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Presenter Andrew Marr talks to invited guests from politics, broadcasting and the arts to review the week's events making the news, and discuss the headlines in the Sunday newspapers.
Stars: Andrew Marr, Susanna Reid, Matt Taylor, Sophie Raworth
Votes: 162
31.
Have I Got News for You (1990– )
Episode:
Episode #39.7
(2010)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Director: Lissa Evans | Stars: Eamonn Holmes, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Armando Iannucci
Votes: 11
32. Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains (2021– )
Comedy
Comedy panel show hosted by the Welsh comedian. Celebrity guests try to convince Rhod that their teenage years were the most embarrassing
Stars: Rhod Gilbert, Aisling Bea, Richard Ayoade, Jimmy Carr
Votes: 75
33. This Week (2003–2019)
45 min | News, Talk-Show
Political journalist and comic Andrew Neil is joined by guests to take a light-hearted look back at the week in politics.
Stars: Andrew Neil, Michael Portillo, Diane Abbott, Miranda Green
Votes: 173
34. Granada Reports (1992– )
News
Multiple daily news bulletins for the Granada North West region.
Stars: Kerrie Gosney, Tony Morris, Lucy Meacock, Jo Blythe
Votes: 88
35. The Wheel (2020– )
60 min | Game-Show
Three contestants hope to answer their way to a fortune, guided by seven celebrity experts in a game show packed with huge stars, big laughs and a colossal spinning wheel. Can the famous faces help them to win life-changing cash?
Stars: Michael McIntyre, Clare Balding, Dermot O'Leary, Carol Vorderman
Votes: 359
36. Newscast (2019– )
29 min | News, Talk-Show
The popular podcast comes to television, Katya Adler, Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason chat about the stories behind the news.
Stars: Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg, Katya Adler
Votes: 37
37.
UK General Election (1950– )
Episode:
Election 2010
(2010)
News
Director: Rob Hopkin | Stars: David Dimbleby, Jeremy Vine, Jeremy Paxman, Andrew Neil
Votes: 19
38.
Pointless Celebrities (2010– )
Episode:
Special
(2023)
Game-Show
A celebrity special edition of the general knowledge quiz in which four teams try to come up with the answers that no-one else could think of. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and co-host ... See full summary »
Director: Jan Genesis | Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman, Anita Anand, Ed Gamble
Votes: 5
39.
The Last Leg (2012– )
Episode:
Re-United Kingdom
(2017)
TV-14 | 119 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
2 hour special inspired by and in memory of Jo Cox, the MP who was murdered a year ago.
Stars: Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker, Richard Angell
Votes: 8
40. Newsnight (1980– )
45 min | News
Serious news reports, analysis and no-holds-barred interviews with leading politicians and public figures.
Stars: Kirsty Wark, Jeremy Paxman, Emily Maitlis, Gavin Esler
Votes: 213
41.
UK General Election (1950– )
Episode:
Episode dated 7 May 2015
(2015)
News
Stars: David Dimbleby, Jeremy Vine, Emily Maitlis, Andrew Neil
Votes: 14
42.
Have I Got News for You (1990– )
Episode:
Episode #53.2
(2017)
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Radio and TV presenter Kirsty Young is this week's guest presenter of HIGNFY. Team captains Ian and Paul are joined by comedian Jon Richardson and ITV Political Editor Robert Peston.
Director: Paul Wheeler | Stars: Kirsty Young, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Robert Peston
Votes: 11
43. News at Ten (1967–2024)
News
ITV's long running late-night national news bulletin and weather forecast.
Stars: Lucy Verasamy, Tom Bradby, Alex Beresford, Julie Etchingham
Votes: 80
44.
Have I Got News for You (1990– )
Episode:
Episode #49.6
(2015)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Robert Peston is the guest host as regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Rob Delaney.
Director: Paul Wheeler | Stars: Robert Peston, Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Roisin Conaty
Votes: 11
45.
Pointless Celebrities (2010– )
Episode:
Academic Edition
(2013)
50 min | Game-Show
A celebrity Academics edition of the general knowledge quiz in which four teams try to come up with the answers that no-one else could think of. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and co-host Richard Osman.
Director: Julian Smith | Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman, Clemency Burton-Hill, Susie Dent
Votes: 6
46. Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (2013– )
60 min | Game-Show
Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which three celebrities take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning 20,000 pounds for charity.
Stars: Ben Shephard, Rosemary Shrager, Sherrie Hewson, Chris Kamara
Votes: 61
47. Peston (2018– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Robert Peston presents a new Wednesday evening political talk show interviewing leading figures from British politics about the issues of the day. Replacing Peston on Sunday (2016).
Stars: Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana, John McDonnell, Jess Phillips
Votes: 22
48. Piers Morgan Uncensored (2022– )
News, Talk-Show
Piers' new show is straight talking: a fearless forum for lively, intelligent debate and agenda-setting interviews; celebrating free speech and the right for people to share their views. Every opinion matters.
Stars: Piers Morgan, Richard Tice, Esther Krakue, Isabel Oakeshott
Votes: 8
49. Breakfast (2000– )
180 min | News, Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship morning news programme covering current affairs, business and sports, plus guest interviews and weather reports.
Stars: Charlie Stayt, Carol Kirkwood, Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams
Votes: 420
50. BBC News at Ten O'Clock (2000– )
25 min | News
The BBC's late evening news programme.
Stars: Huw Edwards, Fiona Bruce, George Alagiah, Sophie Raworth
Votes: 128