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51. Black Joy (1977)
97 min | Comedy
A Guyanese immigrant is exposed to the hustle and bustle of life in Brixton, South West London.
Director: Anthony Simmons | Stars: Norman Beaton, Trevor Thomas, Dawn Hope, Floella Benjamin
Votes: 248
52. Mixed Blessings (1978–1980)
30 min | Comedy
Thomas and Susan are in love. But since he is white and she is black, their marriage raises tensions among their respective families
Stars: Christopher Blake, Muriel Odunton, Joan Sanderson, Carmen Munroe
Votes: 42
53. Killer Queen! (2002)
The story of the legendary rock band Queen.
Director: Nick Cory Wright | Stars: Arabella Weir, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor
54. Land of Hope & Glory
Drama, History | Pre-production
A Jamaican family emigrates to Britain on the Windrush and encounters racism. Societal divides test the friendships of white girl Babs, Jamaican-born Franklyn and Teddy Boy Billy.
Stars: Cuba Gooding Jr., Sam Gittins, Françoise Pascal, Yonah Higgins
55. Breakfast Time (1983–1989)
News
Frank Bough and Selina Scott present Britain's first ever regular early morning television programme and bring the nation a mix of news, sport, features, weather, aerobics, astrology from Russell Grant and celebrity chat.
Stars: Frank Bough, Selina Scott, Jill Dando, Francis Wilson
Votes: 23
56. Celebrity Squares (I) (1975–1997)
30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
British version of "Hollywood Squares" with nine celebrities of different stature arranged in a grid.
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, William Rushton, Arthur Mullard, John Inman
Votes: 75
57. Roland Rat: The Series (1985–1988)
Comedy, Family
Comic stories involving the puppet "Roland the Rat" and his friends living under London's Kings Cross Railway Station.
Stars: James Saxon, Anna Karen, Patrick Allen, Darryl Worbey
Votes: 88
58. Hearts of Gold (1988–1996)
45 min | Family
Series commending members of the public for performing good deeds and acts of heroism. Presented by Esther Rantzen, her initial co-presenter was former "That's Life!" colleague Michael Groth, while later co-presenters included Mike Smith.
Stars: Esther Rantzen, Michael Groth, Carol Smillie, Mike Smith
Votes: 7
59. Sunday Morning Live (2010– )
60 min | Talk-Show
A Sunday morning topical debate show covering current religious, moral and ethical issues. It includes debates the issues of the day with studio guests and, with the help of modern technology, members of the general public.
Stars: Susanna Reid, Sean Fletcher, Sian Williams, Ria Hebden
Votes: 19
60. Take Two (1982–1996)
Family, Talk-Show
Children are given a chance to air their views on media matters.
Stars: Phillip Schofield, Josephine Buchan, Lucy Skeaping, Sarah Greene
61. Richard & Judy (2001–2009)
60 min | Talk-Show
Magazine programme featuring news items, expert advice and celebrity interviews.
Stars: Richard Madeley, Judy Finnigan, Raj Persaud, Mike McClean
Votes: 437
62. Little Miss Jocelyn (2006–2008)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy
Stars: Jocelyn Jee Esien, Lorraine Benloss, Paul Venables, Seun Shote
Votes: 437
63. Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies (2007–2008)
TV-Y | Animation, Family
Mama Mirabelle helps a zebra, an elephant and a tiger to understand the nature with her Home Videos.
Stars: Julianna Rose Mauriello, Phillipa Alexander, Jules de Jongh, Teresa Gallagher
Votes: 86
64. Central Tonight (2006– )
News
Local news covering areas in Central England previously known as "Central News West" (1982-2006) and "Central News East" (1983-2006).
Stars: Des Coleman, Bob Warman, Sameena Ali-Khan, Mark Gough
Votes: 13
65. 70 Golden Nursery Rhymes (1982 Video)
60 min | Family, Musical
Director: Michael Milburn-Foster | Stars: Floella Benjamin, Mike Berry, Martin Carthy, Shirley Collins
66. Wipeout (1994–2003)
30 min | Game-Show
General-knowledge quiz show.
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Tom Edwards, Paul Daniels, Charles Nove
Votes: 69
67. The Keith Harris Show (1982–1986)
Comedy, Family, Music
Keith Harris alongside his puppets Orville and cuddles do sketches in his family loved show.
Stars: Keith Harris, Jacqui Scott, Stu Francis, Bernie Clifton
Votes: 23
68. Bafta's 60 Seconds With... (2014– )
2 min | Biography
Stars: Allen Leech, Sharon Horgan, Lily James, David Mitchell
Votes: 10
69. Send in the Girls (1978)
60 min | Drama
Stories of girls on a Sales Promotion Team.
Stars: Annie Ross, Norma West, Diana Davies, Carole Hayman
70. The Surprising Story of Kids' TV (2022 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Family
Konnie Huq explores and celebrates the very best of British children's programming from the past 100 years.
Director: Linda Sands | Stars: Konnie Huq, Floella Benjamin, Claire Essex, Tim Smith
Votes: 29
71. Coming to England (2005 TV Movie)
Drama
A 10 year old girl named Floella Benjamin emigrates to England in the 1960s. Based on the book by Floella Benjamin.
Stars: Floella Benjamin, Sarah Fraser, Jane Lesley, Olivia MacDonald
Votes: 11
72. The Pyramid Game (1981–2007)
30 min | Game-Show
A word association game show where contestants had to guess words based on clues.
Stars: Steve Jones, Robin Houston, Liza Goddard, Sally James
73. Treehouse (1987–1989)
Family
A children's show on Channel 4 set in a tree house. There is a talking tree that interacts with the children and they tell stories and play games.
Stars: Floella Benjamin, Nigel Plaskitt
74. Fetch the Vet (2000–2001)
Animation
Tom Fetch is a vet in the village of Duckhurst. With his nurse, Kara, he looks after the local animals. Kids Pippa, Joe and Lucy help and life is never dull for Tom in Duckhurst.
Stars: John Gordon Sinclair, Floella Benjamin, David Holt, Janet James
Votes: 20
75. The 100 Greatest Kids TV Shows (2001 TV Special)
210 min | Documentary
Archive clips and interviews with the people behind the scenes of the UK's favourite children's TV shows.
Directors: Sean Doherty, Mark George | Stars: Jamie Theakston, Nick Grimshaw, Gerry Anderson, Stephen Armstrong
Votes: 67
76. Full Swing (1996)
Game-Show, Sport
Short-lived quiz show hosted by Jimmy Tarbuck, based around virtual golf. Featuring Rosemarie Ford in a co-presenter role and celebrity golfers helping members of the public, it was a ratings flop and cancelled after one series.
Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, Rosemarie Ford, Louise English, Eric Sykes
77. Punchlines (1981–1984)
30 min | Game-Show
Lennie Bennett hosts a memory game where a group of eight celebrities each have a punchline, and the contestants have to match the correct response to each question. Aiding the contestants are two star guests.
Stars: Lennie Bennett, Patti Gold, Rose-Marie, Roger Kitter
Votes: 14
78. The Railway Carriage Game (1985)
Stars: Gyles Brandreth, Lennie Bennett, Stan Boardman, Faith Brown
79. Aladdin and the Forty Thieves (1984 TV Movie)
57 min | Family
A pantomime featuring the stars of BBC children's programs in 1983. In faraway Peking, a magic lamp is concealed in a robber's cave. Only a pure and untainted youth can retrieve the magic lamp - his name is Aladdin.
Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Sarah Greene, Jan Francis, Johnny Morris, Terry Nutkins
Votes: 15
80. ITV Weekend News (1955– )
News
Stars: Lucy Verasamy, Kylie Pentelow, Lucrezia Millarini, Amanda Houston
Votes: 23
81. Secrets Out (1985–1987)
Family, Game-Show
Stars: Mike Smith, Johnny Ball, Melissa Wilkes, Alison Bettles
82. On Safari (1982–1984)
Family, Game-Show
Children partnered with celebrities to compete against each other in a safari-themed game show.
Stars: Christopher Biggins, Gillian Taylforth, Sally James, Billy Dainty
Votes: 20
83. Father's Day (1983–1984)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: John Alderton, Dominique Barnes, Zac Nicholson, Paul Angelis
Votes: 24
84. Meet the Lords (2017)
180 min | Documentary
The Upper Chamber of the British Parliament throws open its doors granting unique behind-the-scenes access to the House of Lords during one of the most turbulent periods in its history.
Stars: Gillian Bevan, Oona King, Betty Boothroyd, Paul Tyler
Votes: 28
85. Fast Forward (1984–1987)
25 min | Comedy, Family
A zany comedy sketch show for children, which took its name from the Fast Forward button on VCRs.
Stars: Floella Benjamin, Nick Wilton, Joanna Monro, Andy Secombe
Votes: 16
87. Bazaar (1987–1993)
30 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Stars: Nerys Hughes, Judi Spiers, Stefan Buczacki, Barbara Daly
88. Comic Relief (1991 TV Special)
395 min | Comedy
Having taken a year off to spend all the money from the previous two Red Nose Days, Comic Relief returns with 'The Stonker', the biggest and baddest fund raising night of comedy yet, helped... See full summary »
Director: Malcolm Dalton | Stars: Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones, Jonathan Ross, Russ Abbot
Votes: 88
89. How Dare You! (1984–1987)
Comedy, Game-Show
Stars: Carrie Grant, Floella Benjamin, Cheryl Baker, Clive Webb
90. Top Secret (1982–1983)
Game-Show
This game show features people with the secrets who challenge Barry Took, Alfred Marks and Chris Kelly together with their celebrity guests to guess their stories and reveal their secrets to the shows viewers.
Stars: Barry Took, Chris Kelly, Jan Leeming, Alfred Marks
92. The Classic Nursery Rhymes Collection (2005)
Not Rated | 60 min | Family
With a magical mix of animation, puppets and live action, your kids will fall in love with the fun-filled nursery rhymes including; Old MacDonald, Hey Diddle Diddle.
Director: Mike Miburn-Foster | Stars: Floella Benjamin, Isla St. Clair
Votes: 22
93. If I Could Tell You Just One Thing (2021)
Documentary
This YouTube Originals series sees Patricia Bright in conversation with some of the world's most inspirational women as they reveal their advice that encapsulates the way they live their life, and how they have achieved their success.
Stars: Katherine Ryan, Floella Benjamin, Stefflon Don, Patricia Bright
94. It's My City! (1988–1989)
Documentary
Stars: Eamonn Holmes, Anita Roddick, Glenda Jackson, Bill Paterson
95. Monkey Business (1985)
Game-Show
Hosted by Henry Kelly, Monkey Business sees team captains Floella Benjamin and Jeremy Cherfas help to answer animal questions in this nature quiz.
Stars: Henry Kelly, Floella Benjamin, Jeremy Cherfas, Mike Stoddart
96. Winner Takes All (2009 Video)
23 min | Short
Cast and crew look back at the production of Doctor Who: Enlightenment: Part One (1983).
Director: Brendan Sheppard | Stars: Floella Benjamin, Barbara Clegg, Fiona Cumming, Peter Davison
97. Children's Royal Variety Performance (1988 TV Special)
Family
Directors: Brian Rogers, Brian Whitehouse | Stars: Princess Margaret, Anneka Rice, Johnny Ball, John Ballanger
98. 25 Minutes Peace? (1979 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary, Family
The history of the TV program Play School. The first program to be shown on BBC2 when the channel started in 1964. Features presenters 'past and present'.
Director: Leslie Pitt | Stars: Barry Took, James Blades, William Blezard, Brian Cant
99. Children's TV on Trial (2007– )
60 min | Documentary, Family
A study of television programmes made for children from the 1950s to the present day. Although named as a follow-up to _"TV on Trial" (2005) (mini)_ this is very different, as it is a ... See full summary »
Stars: Mark Halliley, Edward Barnes, John Craven, Anna Home
100. Jubilee! (1983 TV Special)
30 min | Family
A celebration of 60 years of BBC children's programming.
Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Floella Benjamin, Keith Chegwin, Sarah Greene, Tony Hart