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51. The Bill (1984–2010)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

Long-running police drama series featuring officers and detectives from the fictional Sun Hill suburb in East London.

Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse

Votes: 4,118

52. Being Eileen (2011– )

30 min | Comedy, Drama

Eileen Lewis is the widowed matriarch of a large, close-knit and dysfunctional Northern family and their life in Birkenhead.

Stars: Sue Johnston, Elizabeth Berrington, Julie Graham, Dean Andrews

Votes: 74

53. Sunshine (2008– )
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2008)

59 min | Comedy

Meet Bing. This lovable rogue has big plans. He's going to make something of his life, be a provider for his girl Bernadette and his young son Joe. There's just one problem: Bing thinks his... See full summary »

Stars: Eamon Boland, Peter Wight, Steve Coogan, Bernard Hill

Votes: 6

54. Little Crackers (2010– )

15 min | Comedy, Drama

Series of short comedy-dramas with a Christmas theme, written by famous names recalling moments from their childhoods.

Stars: Sharon Horgan, Sheridan Smith, Felicity Montagu, Alan Davies

Votes: 188

55. Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode: Bev's Story (2001)

Drama

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Director: Ashley Pearce | Stars: Paul Copley, Tony Mooney, Joan Kempson, Siobhan Finneran

Votes: 19

56. Our Girl (2013–2020)
Episode: Episode #2.5 (2016)

TV-14 | 56 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

With a terrorist attack threat drawing ever closer, Georgie struggles with choosing two different ways of life.

Director: Luke Snellin | Stars: Michelle Keegan, Royce Pierreson, Michael James, Ben Aldridge

Votes: 105

57. King of Fridges (2004 TV Movie)

49 min | Comedy, Drama

A play about an ambitious young manager of a Dixons-style electrical warehouse who gets saddled with a 65-year-old re-trainee on a frenetic bank holiday.

Director: Gavin Millar | Stars: Richard Wilson, Mark Benton, Joan Kempson, Anna Keaveney

Votes: 32

58. The Johnny and Inel Show (2013– )

Comedy, Family

The Johnny and Inel Show brings together Johnny Cochrane and Inel Tomlinson in a show that combines an interactive studio sitcom with punchy sketches to create a packed half-hour of cool ... See full summary »

Stars: Johnny Cochrane, Inel Tomlinson, Mo Gilligan, Natalie Davies

Votes: 17

59. Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode: Jenny's Story (2002)

Drama

Jenny is engaged to her best friend's brother, and has a happy life. When someone from her past starts working at the factory, her life is turned upside-down.

Director: Nigel Douglas | Stars: Sophie Okonedo, Nicola Stephenson, Tony Mooney, Steven Williams

Votes: 15

60. Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode: KT's Story (2000)

Drama

Feeling shackled by her loveless marriage to Mack, Katherine seeks escape in the form of an affair with KT.

Director: John Strickland | Stars: Philip Glenister, Christine Tremarco, Andrew Sheridan, Siobhan Finneran

Votes: 25

61. Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode: Mack's Story (2002)

Drama

Factory owner Mack is feeling increasingly disillusioned, and is hungry for change before he becomes stuck in a life he did not want.

Director: David Jackson | Stars: Philip Glenister, Steve Jackson, Katy Carmichael, Steven Hillman

Votes: 14

62. Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode: Colin's Story (2003)

61 min | Drama

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Director: Brian Grant | Stars: Mark Benton, Claire Sweeney, Jack Deam, Sushil Chudasama

Votes: 12

63. Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode: Freda and Pat's Story (2003)

Drama

Longstanding factory worker Freda seems to be finally happy, having started a relationship with Kenny. But when Freda misses out on the position of supervisor, she begins a vicious smear ... See full summary »

Director: Brian Percival | Stars: Joan Kempson, Derek Riddell, Nicola Stephenson, Katisha Kenyon

Votes: 12

64. Having It Off (2002– )

Comedy

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Stars: Frances Barber, Angel Coulby, William Ash, Antony Cotton

Votes: 19

65. Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode: Tasha's Story (2002)

Drama

Posh student Tasha struggles to fit in on her work placement. But she falls into bed with factory boss Mack who is going through a mid life crisis and is desperately unhappy.

Director: John Duthie | Stars: Philip Glenister, Katie Blake, Lisa Millett, Wil Johnson

Votes: 18

66. 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: 3,699

67. Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode: Grace and Faz's Story (2003)

Drama

Grace is attracted to Faz, one of the few Asians in the area. But Faz's father does not approve of his son mixing with his white co-workers, while Grace's father is furious at the thought of his daughter having a mixed-race relationship.

Director: Brian Grant | Stars: Lisa Millett, Derek Riddell, Jack Deam, Tony Mooney

Votes: 11

68. Casualty (1986– )
Episode: Clinging On (2015)

TV-PG | Drama

Connie continues to prioritise her profession over spending time with her daughter. Zoe catches Max kissing another nurse.

Director: David Tucker | Stars: Amanda Mealing, Derek Thompson, Sunetra Sarker, Suzanne Packer

Votes: 11

69. Mission of Honor (II) (2018)

Not Rated | 107 min | Action, Drama, War

The exploits of 303 Squadron RAF during the Battle of Britain. The squadron consisted of Polish pilots, many of whom were veterans of the air battles involved in Germany's invasion of Poland.

Director: David Blair | Stars: Iwan Rheon, Milo Gibson, Stefanie Martini, Krystof Hádek

Votes: 5,518

70. Majority (2020)

15 min | Short, Drama

As Brexit approaches, a small community of local residents reveal their attitudes to those who they think don't really belong.

Director: Tessa Hoffe | Stars: Maria Popistasu, David Neilson, Enzo Hoffe, Pauline Jefferson

Votes: 12

71. Coronation Street (1960– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance

The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England.

Stars: William Roache, Helen Worth, Barbara Knox, Sally Dynevor

Votes: 6,027

72. 32 Brinkburn Street (2011)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2011)

44 min | Drama

Elizabeth proposes that Violet goes to a friend in Blackpool to have her baby away from local gossips. Sid confesses to Gracie that his real name is Francis,or Frank for short. He has been ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Wilson | Stars: Tim Dantay, Maggie Steed, Jack Deam, David Ross

Votes: 6

73. Stan the Man (2002– )

50 min | Comedy, Drama

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Stars: Michael Lawrence, John Thomson, Gaynor Faye, Joe Absolom

Votes: 10

74. Little Crackers (2010– )
Episode: Johnny Vegas's Little Cracker: I Was a Teenage Santa! (2011)

Comedy, Drama

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Director: Johnny Vegas | Stars: Joan Kempson, Margaret Henshaw, Jeffrey Longmore, Johnny Vegas

Votes: 8

75. 32 Brinkburn Street (2011)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2011)

44 min | Drama

Lamb pressurises Walter into keeping look-out for a burglary that goes wrong. Violet's younger sister Nora has a fall and she is rescued by Sid. Gracie is angry with Walter for being out ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Wilson | Stars: Raffey Cassidy, Ciarán McMenamin, Jack Deam, Rebecca Callard

Votes: 6

76. The Messenger (I) (2015)

101 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Jack, a tortured soul, spends his days grudgingly seeing and speaking to the dead, helping deliver their messages to the loved ones left behind while trying to seek some respite from his tormented past and present.

Director: David Blair | Stars: Robert Sheehan, Lily Cole, Tamzin Merchant, Jack Fox

Votes: 1,281

77. 32 Brinkburn Street (2011)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2011)

44 min | Drama

79-year-old Frank Ogilvy introduces 32,Brinkburn Street,Manchester,where,in 1931,some months before he was born his father, Walter,bricks up a blood-stained parcel in the attic wall,... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Wilson | Stars: Raffey Cassidy, Rebecca Callard, Maggie Steed, Jack Deam

Votes: 5

78. Doctors (2000–2024)

30 min | Drama

The daily lives of staff at a Birmingham medical practice, including their often-dramatic involvements with their patients.

Stars: Adrian Lewis Morgan, Jan Pearson, Matthew Chambers, Diane Keen

Votes: 1,707

79. The English Programme (1976–2003)

Not Rated | Drama

Long-running series for schools and colleges produced by Thames Television, and in its final years by independent companies - although documentaries and dramas produced by other ITV ... See full summary »

Stars: Charlie Stafford, Stephen Warbeck, Christopher Neame, Ann Hasson

Votes: 11

80. Pace (2020)

110 min | Crime, Drama

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Director: Danny Miller | Stars: Siobhan Finneran, Daniel Jillings, Faye McKeever, James Quinn

81. Incompatible (2022)

15 min | Short, Drama

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Director: Maxine Peake | Stars: Hayley Jayne Standing, Shobna Gulati, Carla Henry, Rakhee Sharma

82. Photoshopping (2011)

16 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Elaine Moss, celebrity photograph hunter, is on the verge of breaking a world record: a personal collection of photographs of herself taken with thousands of different celebrities over ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Davenport | Stars: Joan Kempson, Fern Britton, Paul Simpson, Callum Austin

83. The Write Kit (2006 Video)

100 min | Drama

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Director: Michael Fox | Stars: Andy Abrahams, Ryan Barber, Iris Bell, Fiona Clarke

84. Stanton Blues (1998–2000)
Episode: Episode #1.8 (1998)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

Mike and Natalie are in court but fail to secure a conviction, leading Nathalie to split with Wakefield. Feelings are running high on the Skeetesmore and when Danny goes to try and commiserate with Skillets widow an angry mob turn on him.

Director: Harry Bradbeer | Stars: Katy Cavanagh-Jupe, Rob Dixon, John Henshaw, Steve Jackson

85. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4851 (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Mike insists on discharging himself from hospital. Gary refuses any publicity about his life-saving experience. Roy alerts Spider to Emily's fear of being alone.

Directors: Ian Bevitt, David Kester | Stars: William Tarmey, Elizabeth Dawn, Alan Halsall, Ian Mercer

86. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4868 (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

David and Candice steal the limelight on the day of Bethany's christening. Gary's fare causes him to miss spending the day with Paula. Ken's column causes strife for Deirdre at work.

Director: John Anderson | Stars: Sue Nicholls, Helen Worth, Sean Wilson, Tina O'Brien

87. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4869 (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Toyah takes over the airwaves in order to keep her promise to Ken. Gary determines to raise the money to visit Paula. Rita is delighted to be invited out by Anthony.

Director: Graham Wetherell | Stars: William Roache, Georgia Taylor, Gabrielle Glaister, Denise Welch

88. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4871 (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Natalie prays for justice as Jez enters the dock to defend himself. Anthony begs Rita to hear his explanation. Ken supports Toyah's bid to return to the radio station.

Director: Graham Wetherell | Stars: William Roache, Anne Kirkbride, Eileen Derbyshire, Barbara Knox

89. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4426 (1998)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Roy decides to travel to Amsterdam to see Hayley. Alec faces a last-minute panic with Audrey's council candidate application. The Duckworths disagree over which potential barmaid to hire.

Director: Brian Mills | Stars: Helen Worth, Adam Rickitt, Jane Danson, David Neilson

90. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.5079 (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Matt and Charlie's marriage teeters on the edge of collapse. Gail spends time with Richard and forgets Audrey's birthday. Toyah invites Sam for a private dinner at Number 5.

Director: David Kester | Stars: Sue Nicholls, Joan Kempson, Stephen Beckett, Elizabeth Dawn

91. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.5118 (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Charlie pays a visit to her biological mother. Steve arranges to take his revenge on Peter in public. The Rovers' staff give Edna a final send-off.

Director: David Kester | Stars: Stephen Beckett, Clare McGlinn, Chris Gascoyne, Suranne Jones

92. Doctors (2000–2024)
Episode: For the Best: Part One (2005)

Drama

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Director: Chris Richards | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Corrinne Wicks, Ariyon Bakare, Stirling Gallacher

93. Doctors (2000–2024)
Episode: For the Best: Part Two (2005)

Drama

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Director: Chris Richards | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Corrinne Wicks, Ariyon Bakare, Stirling Gallacher

94. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4902 (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Toyah and Phil's vendetta puts pressure on Duggie. Emma's workmates give Curly an insight into her new role. Ashley desperately tries to retrieve Maxine's clothes.

Director: Jim Loach | Stars: Suranne Jones, Andrew Scarborough, Naomi Ryan, Vicky Entwistle

95. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4850 (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Gary heroically saves a boy from drowning in the sea. Emily tries to put on a brave face following the burglary. Linda accuses Mark of causing Mike's heart attack.

Directors: Ian Bevitt, David Kester | Stars: Eileen Derbyshire, Jacqueline Pirie, Paul Fox, William Tarmey

96. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.5032 (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Alma fears the worst upon returning to the hospital for the results of her body scan. Toyah ventures back into the Rovers. Jack and Vera encourage Tyrone to invite Maria for an overnight stay.

Director: David Kester | Stars: Elizabeth Dawn, Alan Halsall, William Tarmey, Sue Nicholls

97. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.5034 (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Duggie hires an old friend as the Rovers' new barmaid. Alma embarks on her first round of radiotherapy treatment. Charlie helps Toyah to reach a decision.

Director: Ian Bevitt | Stars: Steven Arnold, Tracy Shaw, William Tarmey, Elizabeth Dawn

98. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4964 (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Duggie, Mike and Fred lose a day's profits when their staff picket the Rovers. Liz receives an upsetting update about Jim. Ken resolves to go to Scotland to confront Susan.

Director: Colin Cant | Stars: Nikki Sanderson, Tina O'Brien, Jimmi Harkishin, Jack P. Shepherd

99. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4965 (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Susan returns to Coronation Street to visit Ken. Linda offers to step into Liz's shoes at the Rovers. Sally feels railroaded by Danny's determination to move house.

Director: Colin Cant | Stars: John Savident, John Bowe, Beverley Callard, Georgia Taylor

100. Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode: Episode #1.4966 (2001)

TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance

Susan explains to Ken her decision to keep her son's existence a secret. Linda effortlessly takes the reins at the Rovers. Tyrone nervously prepares to spend the night with Maria.

Director: Colin Cant | Stars: Anne Kirkbride, William Roache, Sue Cleaver, Simon Gregson