Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Simon Catt
1. Talking Pictures (2013– )
43 min | Documentary
A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using BBC archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.
Stars: Sylvia Syms, Bette Davis, Charlton Heston, John Mills
Votes: 49
2. What We Were Watching (2018– )
59 min | Documentary
A look back through TV history at the television shows that British viewers were watching.
Star: Grace Dent
3. The Noughties (2020)
44 min | Documentary
Angela Scanlon presents a light-hearted look at the social and cultural changes British society experienced during the first decade of the 21st century.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Clara Amfo, Emma Barnett, Gemma Cairney
Votes: 11
4. Star Wars at the BBC (2015 TV Short)
17 min | Documentary, Short, Sci-Fi
Peter Serafinowicz looks back through the BBC archives to uncover rare clips featuring cast members of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Stars: Peter Serafinowicz, Michael Rodd, Michael Aspel, Jackie Collins
Votes: 6
5. Talking Comedy (2015– )
25 min | Comedy
Series making good use of the BBC archive by selecting clips from interviews. This low budget approach is actually a good thing because you get to see longer sections uninterrupted by talking heads.
Star: Angela Thorne
6. The a to Z of TV Gardening (2013– )
45 min | Documentary
Carol Kirkwood takes an alphabetical journey through the world of television gardening, getting inspiration and advice from some of the BBC's most popular gardening presenters and programmes.
Stars: Carol Kirkwood, Jay Rayner
7. Wogan: The Best Of (2015)
44 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan introduces selected highlights from his long-running chat show.
Star: Terry Wogan
Votes: 6
9. Around the World in 60 Minutes (2011 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
A unique journey around the weird and wonderful planet that we call home. When Yuri Gagarin was blasted into space he became the first human to get a proper look at where we live. 'The ... See full summary »
Stars: David Morrissey, Piers Sellers, Rob Edwards, Mark Maslin
Votes: 18
10. Sir David Jason at 80: A Lovely Jubbly Celebration (2020 TV Movie)
35 min | Biography
Stars: Johnny Vegas, Ronnie Barker, Ray Butt, Roy Clarke
Votes: 7
13. The World Cup: Heroes of '66 (2018 TV Movie)
34 min | Documentary, History, Sport
As part of the build up to the World Cup in Russia, Dan Walker delves into the BBC archives for this profile of England's World Cup winning squad of 1966.
Star: Dan Walker
15. Cambodia Surgical Ward (2010 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary
Director: Rob McBride | Star: Olenka Frenkiel
16. The World Cup: Hopes of a Nation (2018 TV Movie)
34 min | Documentary, Sport
Dan Walker uses archive footage of interviews and clips to provide a look at the talismanic England players who have, over the years, carried the World Cup hopes of the nation on their shoulders.
Star: Dan Walker
17.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2000
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
A playful look back at the year 2000 including the launch of Big Brother , Victoria Beckham going solo and the debut of The Weakest Link making Anne Robinson the most feared woman on TV.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Ellie Taylor, Geoff Norcott, David Beckham
Votes: 5
18.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2001
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Angela is joined by Emma Barnett and Amol Rajan to look back at 2001, the year Harry Potter began to work his movie magic, the nation was gripped by a soap opera whodunnit and Slough became the centre of the comedy universe.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Emma Barnett, Amol Rajan, Chris Barrie
Votes: 5
19.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2002
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Kimberley Walsh and Dane Baptiste join Angela to look back at 2002, when Spooks became TV's most shocking new show, Girl's Aloud were the year's biggest new pop sensations and a chart battle between Gareth and Will divided pop fans.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Kimberley Walsh, Dane Baptiste, Chris Barrie
Votes: 5
20.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2003
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Angela is joined by Rachel Parris and Nigel Harman to look back at 2003. Beyonce goes solo, the UK suffers a Eurovision disaster, the British public react badly to an American magician and Madonna courts controversy.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Rachel Parris, Nigel Harman, Linda Bassett
Votes: 5
21.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2004
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Clara Amfo and Devin Griffin look back at 2004 with Angela, the year Strictly waltzed into the nation's living rooms. Plus, a Superbowl fail, teary goodbyes for Friends and Sex and the City and David Beckham became a brand.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Clara Amfo, Devin Griffin, Bruce Forsyth
Votes: 5
22.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2005
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Russell Kane and Tracy Ann Oberman join Angela to look back at 2005, when a new Doctor Who hit our screens, as did the The Apprentice, Kate Moss redefined festival chic and the nation took Paula Radcliffe to their hearts.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Russell Kane, Tracy Ann Oberman, Christopher Eccleston
23.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2006
(2020)
43 min | Documentary
Broadcaster Grace Dent and comedian Nathan Caton join Angela to look back at 2006 - including Take That's comeback, the impact of Amy Winehouse and Daniel Craig getting his licence to kill.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Grace Dent, Nathan Caton, Lily Allen
24.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2007
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Television presenter Cherry Healey and actor Tyger Drew-Honey look back at 2007 including the Spice Girls reunion, the Simpsons movie, Big Brother's biggest controversy and the first sight of Adele.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Tyger Drew-Honey, Cherry Healey, Adele
25.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2008
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Angela discusses all things 2008 with singer Alexandra Burke and comedian Chris Ramsey including the historic U.S. election, Gwyneth Paltrow launching Goop and John Sergeant stomping off Strictly.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Chris Ramsey, Alexandra Burke, Adele
26.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2009
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Gemma Cairney, Joe Swash, Susan Boyle
27.
Wogan: The Best Of (2015)
Episode:
Action Heroes
(2015)
44 min | Talk-Show
A look back at Hollywood action heroes that graced the show, including Sylvester Stallone, Sean Connery, Harrison Ford, Clint Eastwood, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Liam Neeson and Denzel Washington.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sean Connery, Clint Eastwood, Harrison Ford
28.
Wogan: The Best Of (2015)
Episode:
Actors
(2015)
44 min | Talk-Show
The penultimate show features British actors, including Christopher Lee, Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Bob Hoskins, Julie Walters and Pierce Brosnan.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Kenneth Branagh, Pierce Brosnan, Kate Bush
29.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Alec Guinness: Talking Pictures
(2013)
Documentary
Stars: Alec Guinness, Sylvia Syms
30.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Alfred Hitchcock
(2014)
Documentary
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Sylvia Syms
31.
Wogan: The Best Of (2015)
Episode:
Americans
(2015)
44 min | Talk-Show
A selection of guests who visited from America, including Michael J. Fox, Rock Hudson, Tony Curtis and Stevie Wonder. There's also Terry paying a visit in return, as he travels to the States to meet John Forsythe and Linda Evans.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Rock Hudson, Stevie Wonder, Peter Martin
32.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Barry Norman
(2017)
Documentary
The life and times of film critic Barry Norman (1933-2017) at the BBC.
Stars: Barry Norman, Rory Bremner, Patrick Campbell, Kevin Costner
Votes: 7
33.
Wogan: The Best Of (2015)
Episode:
Best of British
(2015)
44 min | Talk-Show
A look at some much-loved homegrown talent that appeared on the series, including David Attenborough, Roald Dahl, Barbara Windsor, Cilla Black and the efforts behind Live Aid.
Stars: Terry Wogan, David Attenborough, Cilla Black, Roald Dahl
34.
Talking Comedy (2015– )
Episode:
Bob Monkhouse
(2015)
Comedy
Stars: Angela Thorne, Bob Monkhouse
35.
What We Were Watching (2018– )
Episode:
Christmas 1979
(2019)
59 min | Documentary
Stars: Grace Dent, Tom Baker, Kurtis Blow, Peter Bowles
36.
What We Were Watching (2018– )
Episode:
Christmas 1988
(2018)
59 min | Documentary
Stars: Grace Dent, John Altman, Bill Beaumont, Jean Boht
Votes: 7
37.
What We Were Watching (2018– )
Episode:
Christmas 1995
(2020)
59 min | Documentary
Stars: Grace Dent, Bill Bailey, Cheryl Baker, Derek Benfield
38.
Wogan: The Best Of (2015)
Episode:
Entertainers
(2015)
44 min | Talk-Show
Although all the "Best Of" episodes feature a sample of musical acts featured throughout the various shows, this edition focusses on the performers, with interviews and songs from Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Tina Turner and Sammy Davis Jr.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Tina Turner
39.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers: Talking Pictures
(2013)
Documentary
Stars: Fred Astaire, Cliff Michelmore, Michael Parkinson, Ginger Rogers
Votes: 5
40.
Wogan: The Best Of (2015)
Episode:
Funny
(2015)
44 min | Talk-Show
Terry showcases clips of comedians from his chat show, including Kenny Everett and Les Dawson. Also included are clips from his other projects, with Steve Coogan from "Friday Night", and his 1993 special, "Wogan Meets - Billy Crystal".
Stars: Terry Wogan, Steve Coogan, Billy Crystal, Les Dawson
41.
Wogan: The Best Of (2015)
Episode:
Funny: Part 2
(2015)
44 min | Talk-Show
Terry presents a second batch of comedy highlights from his chat show, including Ronnie Barker, John Cleese, Rik Mayall, Bob Hope and Joan Rivers.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Ronnie Barker, John Cleese, Phil Collins
43.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Gene Kelly: Talking Pictures
(2013)
Documentary
Stars: Gene Kelly, Sylvia Syms
Votes: 8
44.
Wogan: The Best Of (2015)
Episode:
Glamour
(2015)
44 min | Talk-Show
In Terry's own words, all of the guests featured in this edition have "something of the extravagant, the exotic, the flamboyant, about them". Among those included are Dolly Parton, Lauren Bacall, Boy George and Sophia Loren.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Boy George, Sophia Loren, Dolly Parton
46.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Hitchcock's Leading Actors
(2015)
Documentary
A look at Hitchcock's use - and abuse - of his leading ladies.
Stars: Judith Anderson, Ingrid Bergman, Tony Bilbow, Sean Connery
Votes: 7
47.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
John Mills: Talking Pictures
(2013)
Documentary
Stars: John Mills, Sylvia Syms
Votes: 8
48.
Talking Comedy (2015– )
Episode:
Kenneth Williams
(2016)
Comedy
Stars: Angela Thorne, Kenneth Williams
49.
Wogan: The Best Of (2015)
Episode:
Leading Ladies
(2015)
44 min | Talk-Show
Leading ladies from film and music, featuring guests including Jodie Foster, Madonna, Diana Ross, Drew Barrymore and Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Drew Barrymore, Céline Dion, Jodie Foster
50.
The a to Z of TV Gardening (2013– )
Episode:
Letter D
(2013)
Documentary
Director: Sarah Dias | Star: Carol Kirkwood