With Yorkshire Television (YTV) (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
1. The Darling Buds of May (1991–1993)
TV-PG | 100 min | Comedy, Drama
The life of the Larkin family, farmers in Kent.
Stars: David Jason, Pam Ferris, Stephanie Ralph, Philip Franks
Votes: 1,900
2. 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: 7,070
3. 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: 3,012
4. The Royal (2003–2011)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Set in the 1960s, this British medical drama follows the staff and patients of St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital.
Stars: Robert Daws, Linda Armstrong, Amy Robbins, Denis Lill
Votes: 780
5. The Main Chance (1969–1975)
60 min | Drama
Maverick lawyer David Main (John Stride) commutes between his twin bases in London and Leeds. His seemingly devil-may-care attitude is contrasted with the steady and cautious approach of ... See full summary »
Stars: John Stride, Margaret Ashcroft, John Wentworth, Anna Palk
Votes: 71
6. Justice (1971–1974)
60 min | Drama
Cases of a lady barrister.
Stars: Margaret Lockwood, John Stone, John Bryans, Philip Stone
Votes: 53
7. My Parents Are Aliens (1999–2006)
25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
The day-to-day lives of three orphaned children who are adopted by aliens that have trouble adjusting to the local culture.
Stars: Tony Gardner, Alex Kew, Charlotte Francis, Carla Mendonça
Votes: 1,482
8. Little Voice (1998)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend.
Director: Mark Herman | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jane Horrocks, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor
Votes: 16,224 | Gross: $4.60M
9. Rising Damp (1974–1978)
30 min | Comedy
Popular sitcom set in a seedy bedsit lorded over by the mean, vain, boastful, cowardly, racist landlord Rigsby. In each episode, his conceits are debunked by his long-suffering tenants.
Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Don Warrington, Frances de la Tour, Richard Beckinsale
Votes: 2,408
10. The New Statesman (1987–1994)
70 min | Comedy
The ultra right-wing Alan B'Stard, the most selfish, greedy, dishonest, sadistic and sociopathic Conservative MP of them all, plots to achieve his meglomaniacal ambitions.
Stars: Rik Mayall, Michael Troughton, Marsha Fitzalan, Terence Alexander
Votes: 2,402
11. The Sandbaggers (1978–1980)
TV-14 | 60 min | Thriller
The missions of an elite British Intelligence covert operations unit.
Stars: Roy Marsden, Ray Lonnen, Jerome Willis, Bob Sherman
Votes: 727
12. At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003)
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: 1,238
13. A Is for Acid (2002 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
John George Haigh, the notorious "acid bath murderer" in 1940s England, becomes the subject of this dramatization.
Director: Harry Bradbeer | Stars: Martin Clunes, Keeley Hawes, Richard Hope, Celia Imrie
Votes: 670
14. Countdown (1982– )
45 min | Game-Show
The long-running words and numbers game.
Stars: Susie Dent, Carol Vorderman, Richard Whiteley, Rachel Riley
Votes: 1,333
15. The Old Man and the Sea (1990 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 93 min | Drama
Based on the novel by Ernest Hemingway. Santiago goes out on his usual fishing trip and makes a huge catch, the biggest of his life. Then a shark attacks and tries to steal his catch. ... See full summary »
Director: Jud Taylor | Stars: Anthony Quinn, Gary Cole, Patricia Clarkson, Joe Santos
Votes: 1,499
16. Follyfoot (1971–1973)
30 min | Family, Drama
Young Dora is sent to stay with her uncle on his farm in rural England while her parents travel overseas for a year. Seeing as she has a love for horses, her uncle suggests she visit ... See full summary »
Stars: Gillian Blake, Steve Hodson, Arthur English, Christian Rodska
Votes: 142
17. A Bit of a Do (1989)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
This series was set in a fictional Yorkshire town and based on the books by David Nobbs, the creator of Reginald Perrin and Henry Pratt. Each episode took place at a different social ... See full summary »
Stars: David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett, Stephanie Cole
Votes: 187
18. Only When I Laugh (1979–1982)
30 min | Comedy
A rather naive, middle-class man is admitted to a hospital ward and finds that he is sharing it with a working-class layabout and an upper-class hypochondriac. All three of them cause headaches for the hospital staff.
Stars: James Bolam, Peter Bowles, Christopher Strauli, Richard Wilson
Votes: 907
19. Home to Roost (1985–1990)
25 min | Comedy
John Thaw is Henry Willows, a middle-aged man in middle-management who has been divorced from his wife for seven years and is perfectly happy with the arrangement. Apart from his prudish ... See full summary »
Stars: John Thaw, Reece Dinsdale, Elizabeth Bennett, Joan Blackham
Votes: 264
20. One Summer (1983)
60 min | Drama
Two teenagers, Icky and Billy, grow tired of their life in Liverpool and decide to run away to North Wales. But it's not long before their past catches up with them.
Stars: David Morrissey, Spencer Leigh, James Hazeldine, Ian Hart
Votes: 368
21. The Booze Cruise (2003 TV Movie)
120 min | Comedy, Drama
5 men take a booze cruise to France. Nothing goes as planned. Meanwhile, their wives go about their business back in Kent.
Director: Paul Seed | Stars: Martin Clunes, Neil Pearson, Mark Benton, Brian Murphy
Votes: 400
22. Fat Friends (2000–2005)
48 min | Drama
Drama series following eight women's struggle to lose weight at a weekly slimming club.
Stars: Ruth Jones, Janet Dibley, Alison Steadman, Gaynor Faye
Votes: 259
23. The Charmer (1987– )
312 min | Drama
A drama series set in 1930s Britain, detailing the exploits of Ralph Gorse, a conman, seducer and murderer.
Stars: Nigel Havers, Bernard Hepton, Rosemary Leach, Fiona Fullerton
Votes: 229
24. Flambards (1979– )
780 min | Drama
In the early 1900's in England, young Christina is orphaned and goes to live with her Uncle Russell, who owns the country estate of Flambards, and has two sons. Mark, the elder, is a ... See full summary »
Stars: Christine McKenna, Rosalie Williams, Steven Grives, Frank Mills
Votes: 431
25. Till We Meet Again (1989)
240 min | Drama, Romance, War
Made for TV movie revolving around the lives of three young women as they deal with the incidents around them. Along the way they find romance and become swept up in family intrigue. Events... See full summary »
Stars: Michael York, Courteney Cox, Mia Sara, Lucy Gutteridge
Votes: 638
26. That's My Boy (1981–1986)
30 min | Comedy
Ida Willis goes to her employment agency, only to find herself with a new job, for her son Shane she gave up for adoption years ago.
Stars: Mollie Sugden, Christopher Blake, Jennifer Lonsdale, Harold Goodwin
Votes: 202
27. Duty Free (1984–1986)
30 min | Comedy
David and Amy are on holiday in Spain, where they meet Robert and Linda, who are also holidaymakers. David and Linda spend their holiday trying to find some time alone together away from their spouses.
Stars: Keith Barron, Gwen Taylor, Joanna Van Gyseghem, Neil Stacy
Votes: 263
28. Jungle Run (1999–2006)
Adventure, Family, Game-Show
A team of four children make their way through a mythical jungle with the help of the Jungle Guide, competing in challenges to win treasure from the Temple of the Jungle King.
Stars: Michael Underwood, Dominic Wood, Chris Jarvis, Stefan Pejic
Votes: 495
29. Stay Lucky (1989–1993)
60 min | Drama
When Londoner Thomas Gynn escapes from his dodgy associations in the capital for a new life up north, he literally runs in to feisty Yorkshire lass (and damsel-in-distress) Sally Hardcastle... See full summary »
Stars: Dennis Waterman, Emma Wray, Niall Toibin, Jan Francis
Votes: 80
30. Coming Home (1998– )
199 min | Drama, Romance, War
Drama series about the Dunbar and Carey-Lewis families, before during and after WW2.
Stars: Joanna Lumley, Peter O'Toole, Gruschenka Stevens, Paul Bettany
Votes: 691
31. Harry's Game (1982– )
180 min | Thriller
Harry is an undercover agent for the British army sent to Northern Ireland to infiltrate the IRA and find (and terminate) the assassin of a British Cabinet Minister. Harry is alone, the ... See full summary »
Stars: Ray Lonnen, Benjamin Whitrow, Nicholas Day, Geoffrey Chater
Votes: 394
32. Tears in the Rain (1988 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama, Romance, War
When Casey Cantrell's mother died, her last wish was that her daughter would give a letter to Lord Richard Bredon, living in the UK. When Casey arrives in London, Lord Bredon denies ever ... See full summary »
Director: Don Sharp | Stars: Sharon Stone, Christopher Cazenove, Leigh Lawson, Paul Daneman
Votes: 591
33. How We Used to Live (1968–1996)
History
British educational drama tracing the lives and fortunes of fictional Yorkshire families from Victorian times.
Stars: Redvers Kyle, Diana Davies, James Tomlinson, John Keyworth
Votes: 83
34. The Gaffer (1981–1983)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Bill Maynard, Pat Ashton, Russell Hunter, David Gillies
Votes: 91
35. Strictly Confidential (2006– )
60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Unable to have children with her husband, sex therapist Linda turns to her brother-in-law for help. Life only gets more complicated when Linda is called in to consult on a sordid murder case.
Stars: Suranne Jones, Cristian Solimeno, Tristan Gemmill, Eva Pope
Votes: 101
36. Liam (2000)
R | 90 min | Drama
A family falls into poverty during the Depression.
Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Anthony Borrows, Ian Hart, Claire Hackett, David Hart
Votes: 2,554 | Gross: $1.01M
37. The Beiderbecke Affair (1985)
320 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Trevor Chaplin teaches woodwork and likes to listen to jazz. Jill Swinburne teaches English and wants to help save the planet. Trevor tries to buy some jazz records but this leads to ... See full summary »
Stars: James Bolam, Barbara Flynn, Dominic Jephcott, Terence Rigby
Votes: 530
38. Bruce's Price Is Right (1995–2001)
30 min | Game-Show
Game show in which contestants compete for prizes by trying to guess the correct prices of consumer goods.
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Kimberley Cowell, Lea Kristensen, Simon Peat
Votes: 80
39. Raffles (1975–1977)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, History
Most people know A.J. Raffles only as a gentleman of leisure and a top-rated cricketer, but he is also "the amateur Cracksman", an expert jewel thief. Alternately aided and hindered by his ... See full summary »
Stars: Anthony Valentine, Christopher Strauli, Victor Brooks, Victor Carin
Votes: 171
40. Chiller (1995– )
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A British horror/fantasy anthology series where each story involves, to some extent, the supernatural and features lead actors from UK television.
Stars: Nigel Havers, Phyllis Logan, Kevin McNally, John Simm
Votes: 250
41. In Loving Memory (1969–1986)
25 min | Comedy
1920s set sitcom following the misadventures of the accident-prone Billy Henshaw and his auntie Ivy as they try to run the family firm of undertakers.
Stars: Christopher Beeny, Thora Hird, Colin Farrell, Avis Bunnage
Votes: 116
42. Harold Shipman: Doctor Death (2002 TV Movie)
98 min | Drama
A dramatisation of the true story of Doctor Harold Shipman, a general practitioner from Hyde, Manchester, who was convicted in 2000 of murdering fifteen of his elderly patients and is ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Bamford | Stars: Michael Stainton, Olive Pendleton, Veda Warwick, Tony Melody
Votes: 185
43. The Booze Cruise II: The Treasure Hunt (2005 TV Movie)
110 min | Comedy, Drama
Clive and Ruth have moved but Dave and Cath and Rob and Leone are taking part in a treasure hunt, organized by the enthusiastic Laurence and invite the visiting Daniel - who is surprised to... See full summary »
Director: Paul Seed | Stars: Neil Pearson, Mark Benton, Brian Murphy, Anne Reid
Votes: 162
44. Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt (1974–1978)
30 min | Comedy
Selwyn Froggitt, a well read clumsy buffoon smashes his way through his sleepy Yorkshire village of Scarsdale.
Stars: Bill Maynard, Megs Jenkins, Bob Keegan, Richard Davies
Votes: 132
45. The Attic: The Hiding of Anne Frank (1988 TV Movie)
PG | 97 min | Drama, History, War
Miep Gies struggles to keep Anne Frank and her family hidden and safe inside the secret annex, as the Nazis turn Amsterdam upside-down.
Director: John Erman | Stars: Mary Steenburgen, Paul Scofield, Huub Stapel, Eleanor Bron
Votes: 449
46. Ghostboat (2006 TV Movie)
180 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A British Sub goes missing at the end of WWII, leaving only one survivor. Everyone believes it lost to the bottom of the Baltic Sea, then 40 years later it reappears without a crew. The ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Orme | Stars: David Jason, Ian Puleston-Davies, Tony Haygarth, Julian Wadham
Votes: 460
47. Hadleigh (1969–1976)
60 min | Drama
James Hadleigh is the squire of the village in this series created by Robert Barr.
Stars: Gerald Harper, Peter Dennis, Ambrosine Phillpotts, Alastair Hunter
Votes: 57
48. The Raggy Dolls (1986–1994)
5 min | Animation, Family
This features toys which have been thrown in a factory reject bin but come to life and have adventures. This time though they are dolls and, rather than becoming superheroes and saving ... See full summary »
Star: Neil Innes
Votes: 775
49. The Governor (1995–1996)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Helen Hewitt is first woman put in charge of Barfield, a maximum security prison that had been nearly destroyed by a disastrous riot. Despite being greeted with open hostility by inmates ... See full summary »
Stars: Janet McTeer, Derek Martin, Ron Donachie, David J. Nicholls
Votes: 134
50. My Uncle Silas (2001–2003)
140 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Five stories by H.E. Bates about a roguish English countryman.
Stars: Albert Finney, Sue Johnston, Joe Prospero, Julian Holloway
Votes: 135