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1. The Starlost (1973–1974)
60 min | Sci-Fi
A group of humans must explore a vast starship in order to find the controls to save it from destruction.
Stars: Keir Dullea, Gay Rowan, Robin Ward, William Osler
Votes: 597
2. Hostages (1992 TV Movie)
R | 96 min | Drama
This is the story of Peggy Say and her battle to free the hostages in Beirut. Witness the cruel abduction of innocent citizens thrown into the dark, insect infested cells and abandoned by their homelands.
Director: David Wheatley | Stars: Kathy Bates, Colin Firth, Ciarán Hinds, Natasha Richardson
Votes: 294
3. Dispatches (1987– )
Documentary, News
Channel 4's long-running, award-winning investigative current affairs documentary series. Particularly noted for its undercover reporting.
Stars: Morland Sanders, Antony Barnett, Deborah Davies, Tazeen Ahmad
Votes: 237
4. Tailspin: Behind the Korean Airliner Tragedy (1989 TV Movie)
82 min | Thriller
Chronicle of the shooting down of a Korean passenger plane by Soviet air force on 1st September 1983. Over 280 people died in this incident.
Director: David Darlow | Stars: Michael Murphy, Michael Moriarty, Chris Sarandon, Harris Yulin
Votes: 141
5. World in Action (1963–1998)
30 min | Documentary
A documentary series focusing on current affairs.
Stars: Brian Armstrong, Chris Kelly, Derek Cooper, Wilfrid Thomas
Votes: 98
6. Real Crime (2001– )
60 min | Documentary, Crime
Each episode examines a notorious crime and includes interviews with relatives of the victims.
Stars: Mark Austin, Diana Weston, Paul McGann, Julian Boon
Votes: 83
7. Manhunt: The Search for the Yorkshire Ripper (1999– )
100 min | Documentary, Crime
Two-part documentary focusing on the investigation to capture the Yorkshire Ripper by the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police.
Stars: Janet Suzman, Andrew Laptew, Christa Ackroyd, Megan Winterburn
Votes: 56
8.
The Starlost (1973–1974)
Episode:
And Only Man Is Vile
(1973)
Sci-Fi
The trio discover an empty 'leisure' biosphere. Behind the scenes a ruthless scientist works to produce humans strong and savage enough to survive anything they may find on their new home - at the expense of friendship and trust.
Director: Ed Richardson | Stars: Keir Dullea, Gay Rowan, Robin Ward, Simon Oakland
Votes: 42
9.
The Starlost (1973–1974)
Episode:
Children of Methuselah
(1973)
Sci-Fi
Kept young by an anti-aging serum, a group of almost machine-like human children believe they have been piloting the Ark since it left earth. Rachel tries to introduce the idea of 'playing' to them.
Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Keir Dullea, Gay Rowan, Robin Ward, David Tyrell
Votes: 40
10.
The Starlost (1973–1974)
Episode:
Circuit of Death
(1973)
Sci-Fi
The angry, embittered Dr Richards tries to escape the Ark with his daughter after triggering the ship's self-destruct mechanism. His capsule fails to launch, and the self-destruct can't be overridden. But there is a very dangerous fix.
Director: Peter Levin | Stars: Keir Dullea, Gay Rowan, Robin Ward, Percy Rodrigues
Votes: 40
11.
The Starlost (1973–1974)
Episode:
Gallery of Fear
(1973)
Sci-Fi
A mysterious, bewitching art gallery proves to be the creation of Magnus, said to be the greatest mind in the universe. But who - or what - is he, and how can he help correct the course deviation that threatens the Ark with destruction?
Directors: Ed Richardson, Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Keir Dullea, Gay Rowan, Robin Ward, Angel Tompkins
Votes: 39
12.
The Starlost (1973–1974)
Episode:
Mr. Smith of Manchester
(1973)
Sci-Fi
The trio blunder into a sealed, highly industrialised biosphere, where outcasts die in the toxic air outside a sealed city ruled by a paranoid, self-deceiving leader who is preparing for war - if he could find a way out.
Directors: Joseph L. Scanlan, Ed Richardson | Stars: Keir Dullea, Gay Rowan, Robin Ward, Ed Ames
Votes: 38
13.
The Starlost (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Alien Oro
(1973)
Sci-Fi
A year ago Oro of planet Exar crashed into the Ark, and with the help of Idona has been cannibalising Ark components to make repairs to his scoutship. Oro plans to take Idona back home with him - but then she meets, and falls for, Garth.
Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Keir Dullea, Gay Rowan, Robin Ward, Walter Koenig
Votes: 35
14.
The Starlost (1973–1974)
Episode:
Astro-Medics
(1973)
Sci-Fi
With Devon seriously injured, Rachel's call for help reaches the Astro-medic ship. At the same time an alien spacecraft is also appealing for assistance. The two main doctors - father and son - are at loggerheads: who do they try to save?
Director: George McCowan | Stars: Keir Dullea, Gay Rowan, Robin Ward, Stephen Young
Votes: 34
15.
The Starlost (1973–1974)
Episode:
The Implant People
(1973)
Sci-Fi
Unknown to the monarch, her power-hungry servant plots to rule the biosphere where the elite are forced to have implants that inflict pain, while the poor starve. Can the elite find their courage when he takes Rachel and Garth hostage?
Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Keir Dullea, Gay Rowan, Robin Ward, Donnelly Rhodes
Votes: 32
16. The Media Show (1987–1991)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Emma Freud, Muriel Gray, John Hegarty, Judith Williamson
Votes: 30
17. Thatcher: The Final Days (1991 TV Movie)
Drama, History
The events leading up to Margaret Thatcher's resignation as Prime Minister in 1990.
Director: Tim Sullivan | Stars: Sylvia Syms, Bruce Alexander, Henry Ayrton, Christopher Benjamin
Votes: 27
19. Short Stories (1990–1999)
25 min | Documentary
Stars: Jason O'Mara, Bill Paterson, John Pitman, John Simm
20. Whistle Blowers (1979– )
35 min | Family
Stars: Chris Dunkley, Tom Mangold, Tom Bower, Ray Fitzwalter
21. Grandad Is a Football Hooligan (1996– )
30 min | Documentary
A documentary exploring the fate of English football fans abroad. Made for 'War Cries' Channel 4 UK.
22. Manhunt: The Press Baron's Wife (2001– )
Documentary
Documentary about the 1969 kidnap and murder of Muriel McKay, wife of Alick McKay, deputy to Rupert Murdoch.
Stars: Andrew Elias, Janet Suzman
23. Undercover Britain (1994–1998)
30 min | Documentary
Current affairs documentary series, which uses undercover filming to expose injustices.
Stars: Graham Hall, Gavin Turnbull, Alan Smith, Barry Anderson
24. The World in Action Years (2013 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
On the anniversary 50 years to the day of its first episode, a tribute to ITV's premier current affairs documentary series, and some of its ground-breaking stories.
Director: Gregor Stewart | Stars: John Hurt, Michael Apted, John Birt, Steve Boulton
25.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Spongers
(1989)
Documentary
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Nicholas Parsons
26.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
The Curse of the Klan
(1981)
Documentary
Report on the re-emergency's of the Ku Klux Klan in both northern and southern states of America and the rising tide of racism there. Includes interviews with Klan members past and present ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Segaller | Stars: Chris Kelly, Julian Bond, James T. Crutcher, C.P. Ellis
27.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Plans for Coal
(1984)
Documentary
Documentary report on the practicalities of returning coal mining to private enterprise in the light of the long-drawn out industrial dispute in the coalfields in 1984/5.
Director: Paul Greengrass | Star: Michael Parkinson
28.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
The Spy Who Never Was
(1984)
Documentary
Special report, based on an extensive interview with M15 and M16 investigator Peter Wright, on the case against the former head of M15 Roger Hollis.
Director: Paul Greengrass | Star: Michael Parkinson
29.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
The Spoils of Peace
(1982)
Documentary
Star: Michael Parkinson
30.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
For the Benefit of Mr. Parris
(1984)
Documentary
Stars: Matthew Parris, Jimmy Ellis, Harry Morgan
31.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
In the Interests of Justice
(1985)
Documentary
Extended edition investigating the safety of the convictions of the Birmingham Six.
Stars: David Baldock, Brian Caddy, Joe Cahill, Anthony Curtis
32.
Real Crime (2001– )
Episode:
Who Killed the Pageant Queen?: The Prime Suspect
(2004)
Documentary, Crime
Stars: Zoë Wanamaker, Jennifer Getty, Ollie Gray, Alex Hunter
34.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
The Westland Affair
(1986)
Documentary
Star: Michael Heseltine
35.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
A Song for Africa
(1985)
Documentary
Behind the scenes with Bob Geldof in the weeks leaving up to the Live Aid concerts.
Director: Paul Greengrass | Star: Bob Geldof
36.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Dead End
(1986)
Documentary
Asylum seekers face being deported.
Director: Brian Blake | Star: David Waddington
37.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Designed for Living
(1985)
Documentary
Can housing design affect crime levels?
Director: Brian Blake | Star: Alice Coleman
38.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Finders Keepers
(1987)
Documentary
Investigation into the discovery of the AIDS virus and rivalry between research teams in France and the USA.
Director: Stephen Clarke
39.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Heartbreak Hotels
(1988)
Documentary
Homeless families living in hostels and hotels in London.
Director: Stuart Prebble
40.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
On Yer Bike
(1986)
Documentary
Two unemployed young men take the Thatcher's government's advice.
Director: Simon Berthon
41.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Poison on Tap
(1987)
Documentary
Investigation into the state of Britain's tap water.
Director: Chris Bryer
42.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
The Secret of the Safer Cigarette
(1988)
Documentary
Did US tobacco companies discover, test and then decide not to market a safer cigarette? A World in Action investigation.
Director: Charles Tremayne
43.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
U2: Anthem for the Eighties
(1987)
Documentary
Documentary on U2 based around a 1987 concert in their home town of Dublin.
Director: Paul Greengrass | Stars: Chris Kelly, Bono, Adam Clayton, The Edge
44.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Black Lessons
(1986)
Documentary
The Black Church in Britain and its role in national education policy.
Director: Brian Blake
45.
Short Stories (1990–1999)
Episode:
Starring in Cleethorpes
(1996)
Documentary
Tonight, for one night only, the legendary soul singer Doris Troy (and the voice behind Pink Floyd's 'Great Gig in the Sky') returns to sing for you - in Cleethorpes.
Director: Nick Southgate | Star: Doris Troy
46.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Defending the Realm
(1991)
Documentary
Nick Davies investigates phone tapping in the British security services.
Stars: Nick Davies, Campbell Christie, John Erickson, John Griffiths
47.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Death by Request
(1977)
Documentary
One woman's plight to have the Suicide Act amended due to her deteriorating health condition.
Stars: Tim Francis, Barbara McNulty, Meg Murray
48.
World in Action (1963–1998)
Episode:
Getting Away with Murder
(1986)
Documentary
49.
The Media Show (1987–1991)
Episode:
Episode #6.9
(1990)
Documentary
Director: Denman Rooke | Stars: Emma Freud, Ray Fitzwalter, John Hurt, Alejandro Jodorowsky