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51.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #3.1
(2023)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
When Catherine discovers the remains of a murder victim, it bizarrely leads her straight back to Tommy Lee Royce.
Directors: Patrick Harkins, Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Shane Zaza, Mete Dursun, Alexis Platt
Votes: 1,144
52. City Central (1998–2000)
50 min | Crime, Drama
The everyday public and private lives of the detectives, policemen and policewomen who work at the inner-city Christmas Street police station in Manchester.
Stars: Sean McKenzie, Ian Aspinall, Dave Hill, Ashley Jensen
Votes: 1,131
53.
Line of Duty (2012–2021)
Episode:
Episode #6.2
(2021)
TV-14 | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
AC-12 suspect a cover-up as an officer on DCI Davidson's team appears to have sabotaged the inquiry into Gail Vella's murder.
Director: Daniel Nettheim | Stars: Adrian Dunbar, Martin Compston, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Anneika Rose
Votes: 1,106
54. Kavanagh QC (1995–2001)
TV-MA | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A crusty barrister oversees difficult criminal cases while dealing with the demands of his family life.
Stars: John Thaw, Oliver Ford Davies, Nicholas Jones, Cliff Parisi
Votes: 1,097
55. Summer (2008)
83 min | Drama
While caring for a dying friend, a man reflects back on their youth together.
Director: Kenneth Glenaan | Stars: Robert Carlyle, Steve Evets, Rachael Blake, Michael Socha
Votes: 1,078
56. The Secret Agent (2016)
60 min | Drama, Thriller
Verloc, the owner of a seedy shop in Victorian Soho, plays a dangerous game spying on an agitating anarchist group that will prove useful to the foreign power he is secretly working for.
Stars: Toby Jones, Vicky McClure, Charlie Hamblett, Marie Critchley
Votes: 1,077
57.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
Episode:
The Greek Interpreter
(1985)
TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An unsavory gang kidnaps a Greek interpreter and forces him to relate their demands to an abductee who knows only the Greek tongue.
Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Charles Gray, Alkis Kritikos
Votes: 1,068
58.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(2016)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Catherine comes face to face with Tommy, and John takes action against Vicky's threat.
Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Ivana Basic, Siobhan Finneran, Karl Davies
Votes: 1,045
59. Rose and Maloney (2002–2005)
TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Drama
Cases of a woman and her male assistant who work for the fictional CJRA (Criminal Justice Review Agency), an organization which seeks out miscarriages of justice.
Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Phil Davis, Nisha Nayar, Susan Brown
Votes: 989
60.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(2016)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A birthday gift for Ryan reminds Catherine that danger may be closer than she thinks.
Director: Neasa Hardiman | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Hebe Beardsall, Keeley Forsyth, Lena Kaur
Votes: 983
61. London's Burning (1988–2002)
50 min | Drama
The lives of firefighters at Blackwall Fire Station.
Stars: Glen Murphy, Richard Walsh, Ben Onwukwe, Shirley Greenwood
Votes: 949
62. Doctor Who Confidential (2005–2011)
TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary
Behind the scenes of the making of Doctor Who (2005) with the cast, crew and directors.
Stars: Russell T. Davies, David Tennant, Steven Moffat, Phil Collinson
Votes: 926
63.
Gentleman Jack (2019–2022)
Episode:
I Just Went There to Study Anatomy
(2019)
TV-MA | 61 min | Biography, Drama, History
Lister begins a playful but dangerous courtship of Ann Walker.
Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Suranne Jones, Saul Marron, Sophie Rundle, Luis Soto
Votes: 911
64.
Inspector Morse (1987–2000)
Episode:
The Infernal Serpent
(1990)
TV-14 | 105 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An environmentalist professor is mugged and later dies of a heart attack after an attack on campus just prior to a controversial debate.
Director: John Madden | Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, Geoffrey Palmer, David Neal
Votes: 903
65.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #3.3
(2023)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Catherine confronts Clare and presents Ryan with an ultimatum. Faisal and Joanna hatch a plan that takes an unexpected turn.
Directors: Patrick Harkins, Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, Rhys Connah, Con O'Neill
Votes: 867
66. Stranded (2002 TV Movie)
120 min | Adventure, Drama
David Robinson is being shipped off to a penal colony. His wife and kids are allowed to accompany him. A storm strikes the ship and the family (save for one son, Jacob) are trapped below ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Beeson | Stars: Liam Cunningham, Brana Bajic, Roger Allam, Jesse Spencer
Votes: 852
67.
Gentleman Jack (2019–2022)
Episode:
Most Women Are Dull and Stupid
(2019)
TV-MA | 62 min | Biography, Drama, History
Dr. Belcombe confirms that Lister is the perfect tonic for Ann Walker's nervous disorder. When news of a friend's death arrives, Ann's desperate reaction makes Lister suspect that she has secrets of her own.
Director: Sarah Harding | Stars: Amelia Bullmore, Peter Davison, Stephanie Cole, Sophie Rundle
Votes: 842
68.
Midsomer Murders (1997– )
Episode:
The Creeper
(2009)
TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A cat burglar named "The Creeper" is breaking into the estates of Causton, and an alcoholic writer threatening a "tell-all" book about his friends turns up dead.
Director: Renny Rye | Stars: John Nettles, Jason Hughes, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson
Votes: 831
69.
Gentleman Jack (2019–2022)
Episode:
Are You Still Talking?
(2019)
TV-MA | 62 min | Biography, Drama, History
Difficult news from Shibden spurs Lister to leave behind her new lifestyle in Denmark.
Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Albane Courtois, Dino Fetscher, Suranne Jones, Gemma Jones
Votes: 822
70.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #3.5
(2023)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Catherine races to protect her family following Tommy's escape. A murder investigation begins.
Director: Fergus O'Brien | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Rick Warden, Derek Riddell, Rhys Connah
Votes: 779
71. The Long Firm (2004)
220 min | Crime, Drama
The lives of characters who live, love, and suffer through their association with the charismatic charms of gangster Harry Starks.
Stars: Mark Strong, George Costigan, Neil Conrich, Geoff Bell
Votes: 733
72. Murder Most Horrid (1991–1999)
30 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Dawn French stars in this dark and twisted comedy series, in which she plays a different character embroiled in murder, in each hilarious episode.
Stars: Dawn French, Paul Mark Elliott, Soo Drouet, Henry Naylor
Votes: 696
73. Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
From cold, rock-strewn moors to comfortable suburban estates, award-winning writer Ruth Rendell explores the dark fissures between friends and family members that motivate murder.
Stars: George Baker, Christopher Ravenscroft, Louie Ramsay, Ken Kitson
Votes: 694
74. Girls' Night (1998)
102 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two British best friends and in-laws, Dawn and Jackie, work together at a factory. When Dawn is diagnosed with a brain tumor Jackie shares $100,000 she's got from her secret lover with Dawn.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Julie Walters, Sue Cleaver, Meera Syal
Votes: 691
75.
Gentleman Jack (2019–2022)
Episode:
Why've You Brought That?
(2019)
TV-MA | 62 min | Biography, Drama, History
Lister confronts Christopher Rawson and executes a bold but risky coal plan.
Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Rosie Cavaliero, Dino Fetscher, Suranne Jones, Gemma Whelan
Votes: 682
76. The Tribe (1998)
105 min | Drama
Property developer Jamie has to evict some weird, post-modern hippies from a building. But they slowly drag him into their dark underworld of bizarre rituals and dangerous liaisons.
Director: Stephen Poliakoff | Stars: Joely Richardson, Jeremy Northam, Anna Friel, Trevor Eve
Votes: 659
77. The Power of Parker (2023– )
Comedy
Martin Parker - an ambitious self-made impresario who appears to have it all - attempts to juggle his debts, his wife and his mistress.
Stars: Conleth Hill, Sian Gibson, Rosie Cavaliero, Sheila Reid
Votes: 644
78. Frozen (I) (2005)
Not Rated | 90 min | Thriller
It's two years since the mysterious disappearance of Kath Swarbrick's older sister Annie, but Kath remains haunted by a need to know what happened. When police investigations wind down, ... See full summary »
Director: Juliet McKoen | Stars: Shirley Henderson, Roshan Seth, Ger Ryan, Richard Armitage
Votes: 619
79.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Old Wounds
(2015)
Not Rated | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When the remains of a teenage girl are found half-buried in a wood, Vera and her team find themselves investigating a 30-year-old mystery.
Director: Daikin Marsh | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Cush Jumbo
Votes: 594
80. Where the Heart Is (1997–2006)
Not Rated | 50 min | Drama
A warm hearted drama series that follows the lives of the people of Skelthwate, and their local health centre.
Stars: Lesley Dunlop, Christian Cooke, Philip Middlemiss, William Travis
Votes: 571
81. Coogan's Run (1995)
30 min | Comedy
A short series portraying six different people who all live in a town called Ottle; all played by Steve Coogan.
Stars: Steve Coogan, John Thomson, Malcolm Raeburn, Adrian Scarborough
Votes: 545
82. The Jim Henson Hour (1987–1992)
48 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
An anthology show featuring the work of the great puppeteer and his staff.
Stars: Jim Henson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kevin Clash
Votes: 539
83. Peak Practice (1993–2002)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama
Beth Glover and Will Preston are doctors in partnership at a Derbyshire clinic when they hire Jack who's returned from Africa. The next several years deal with their personal and professional lives with Jack and Beth marrying.
Stars: Gary Mavers, Simon Shepherd, Esther Coles, Margery Mason
Votes: 526
84. Widows (1983–1985)
301 min | Crime, Drama
Linda Perelli and Dolly Rawlins have one thing in common, their husbands are in the same gang robbing security vans. A terrible accident is about to bring them closer.
Stars: Ann Mitchell, Fiona Hendley, Kate Williams, Maurice O'Connell
Votes: 514
85. The Hawk (1993)
R | 88 min | Drama, Thriller
Housewife Annie Marsh (Dame Helen Mirren) suspects her husband might be The Hawk, a brutal serial killer. Complicating matters is the fact that she once was incarcerated in a psychiatric ... See full summary »
Director: David Hayman | Stars: Daryl Webster, Thomas Taplin, Joshua Taplin, David Harewood
Votes: 501
86.
Gentleman Jack (2019–2022)
Episode:
Faith Is All
(2022)
TV-MA | 57 min | Biography, Drama, History
Anne Lister's revelation that her new wife Ann Walker is moving in with her in Shibden shocks Ann's relatives.
Director: Edward Hall | Stars: Suranne Jones, Stephanie Cole, Thomas Howes, Maizie McDonagh
Votes: 411
87. Play for Today (1970–1984)
75 min | Comedy, Drama
A British television anthology drama series that aired on BBC1 between 1970 and 1984.
Stars: Alison Steadman, Nigel Hawthorne, Tony Caunter, David Daker
Votes: 395
88.
A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode:
If Dogs Run Free: Part 2
(2010)
TV-14 | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Frost becomes engaged to Christine Moorehead while trying to put crime kingpin Gerry Berland behind bars and trying to unmask a copycat killer.
Director: Paul Harrison | Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons, Arthur White
Votes: 359
89. The Beiderbecke Connection (1988)
201 min | Comedy, Drama
Trevor Chaplin teaches woodwork and likes to listen to jazz. Jill Chapman teaches English and wants to help save the planet. They live together and just want a quiet life. Since their last ... See full summary »
Stars: James Bolam, Barbara Flynn, Terence Rigby, Danny Schiller
Votes: 344
90.
Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1987–2000)
Episode:
Master of the Moor: Part 1
(1994)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Stephen Whalby loves the moor. When a series of senseless murders of young women invades his beloved moor, he becomes intrigued...and a suspect.
Director: Marc Evans | Stars: Colin Firth, B.J. McLagan, Rachel Fielding, Emma Croft
Votes: 342
91. Red Monarch (1983 TV Movie)
101 min | Comedy, Drama
About Stalin's inner circle who he starts seeing as untrustworthy.
Director: Jack Gold | Stars: Colin Blakely, David Suchet, Carroll Baker, Ian Hogg
Votes: 331
92.
The Great Train Robbery (2013)
Episode:
A Copper's Tale
(2013)
Not Rated | 94 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Four days after the robbery Home Secretary Brooke puts Flying Squad Chief Superintendent Tommy Butler in charge of the case. Though a dour loner and not a popular colleague he assembles an ... See full summary »
Director: James Strong | Stars: Jim Broadbent, James Fox, George Costigan, Bradley Snelling
Votes: 331
93.
A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode:
If Dogs Run Free: Part 1
(2010)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Small time hood Gerry Berland, who sponsors illegal dogfighting, tries to intimidate RSPCA officer who witnessed a murder committed by his son.
Director: Paul Harrison | Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons, Arthur White
Votes: 329
94. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield
Votes: 324
95. Bloody Kids (1980 TV Movie)
91 min | Drama
Two young boys enact a mock fight outside a football ground as a joke, but it goes wrong when one of them is injured. While the victim recovers in hospital, the other boy attempts to hide from the police.
Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Derrick O'Connor, Gary Holton, Richard Thomas, Peter Clark
Votes: 317
96.
Gentleman Jack (2019–2022)
Episode:
Tripe All Over the Place, Presumably
(2022)
TV-MA | Biography, Drama, History
Anne Lister throws herself into public life in Halifax, but privately she struggles to resist Mariana Lawton's magnetic pull.
Director: Edward Hall | Stars: Sophie Rundle, Albane Courtois, Suranne Jones, Gemma Whelan
Votes: 306
97.
The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001–2007)
Episode:
Natural Causes
(2006)
Not Rated | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Even though Lynley is suspended from duty and Havers is assigned to DI Fiona Knight, whose methods differ from his, he involves himself in their latest case.
Director: Simon Massey | Stars: Mary Stockley, Ben Lannoy, George Costigan, Sharon Small
Votes: 300
98. A Mind to Murder (1995 TV Movie)
101 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Scotland Yard Commander Adam Dalgliesh has been on leave following the death on duty of a member of his team, DS Sarah Hillier. His superiors order him back to work to investigate the ... See full summary »
Director: Gareth Davies | Stars: Roy Marsden, Mairead Carty, Sean Scanlan, Robert Pugh
Votes: 296
99. Chimera (1991– )
60 min | Horror
A journalist investigates the death of his girlfriend at a fertility clinic where she worked and uncovers a plot to create a new breed of human based on crossing the genetics of a man and an ape.
Stars: John Lynch, Christine Kavanagh, Kenneth Cranham, Gary Mavers
Votes: 288
100.
Ridley (2022– )
Episode:
Swansong
(2022)
90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After a chance encounter with jazz singer Eve Marbury, Ridley agrees to help find her brother, who has been missing for 40 years. When a woman is found dead, dark secrets that have been buried for decades begin to emerge.
Director: Paul Gay | Stars: Adrian Dunbar, Bronagh Waugh, Terence Maynard, Georgie Glen
Votes: 286