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51. New Scotland Yard (1972–1974)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Detectives at New Scotland Yard solve extraordinary, mysterious crimes.
Stars: John Woodvine, John Carlisle, Michael Turner, Clive Francis
Votes: 71
52. The Two Mrs. Grenvilles (1987)
178 min | Crime, Drama
Family image matters more than anything to the Grenvilles, even when the son is shot dead by his former chorus girl wife, whom his mother despises.
Stars: Ann-Margret, Claudette Colbert, Stephen Collins, John Rubinstein
Votes: 383
53. The Shadow of the Tower (1972)
Biography, Drama, History
A series recording the key events in the reign of Henry Tudor and his founding of the Tudor Dynasty
Stars: James Maxwell, Bruce Hodgkins, Norma West, Hugh Sullivan
Votes: 230
54. Home James! (1987–1990)
45 min | Comedy
Jim London a down to earth cockney gets a job as a chauffeur for a business man who has lost his license. Despite the difference in class Robert Palmer, Jim London's boss soon finds himself taking a liking to Jim and his cheeky ways.
Stars: Jim Davidson, George Sewell, Harry Towb, Vanessa Knox-Mawer
Votes: 61
55. Quest for Love (1971)
Not Rated | 87 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
After a scientific experiment goes horribly wrong during a demonstration, a scientist finds himself trapped in an alternative reality that bears some similarities to our own, but also has ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Thomas | Stars: Joan Collins, Tom Bell, Denholm Elliott, Laurence Naismith
Votes: 583
56. The Bretts (1987–1989)
60 min | Drama
1920s family of actors deals with the day to day of the theater business.
Stars: Norman Rodway, Barbara Murray, Belinda Lang, George Winter
Votes: 81
57. Rock Follies (1976)
Drama, Music
Three actresses, lumbered by useless boyfriends, are plucked from a theatrical chorus-line to form a manufactured rock group: the 'Little Ladies'.
Stars: Charlotte Cornwell, Julie Covington, Rula Lenska, Billy Murray
Votes: 149
58. Just William (1977–1978)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
William and his friends constantly get into mischief, defying adults and Violet Elizabeth Bott despite the trouble it causes, showing that boys will be boys.
Stars: Adrian Dannatt, Diana Fairfax, Michael McVey, Hugh Cross
Votes: 86
59. Nearest and Dearest (1968–1973)
30 min | Comedy
On the death of their father Joshua, siblings Eli and Nellie Pledge inherit the family business, Pledge's Purer Pickles, at Colne, Lancashire, in the north of England. Their faithful ... See full summary »
Stars: Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin, Madge Hindle
Votes: 171
60. The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (1969–1971)
52 min | Drama, Crime
Mr J.G. Reeder is an employee of The Department of Public Prosecutions, unassuming in appearance but blessed with a razor-sharp mind. He solves mysteries under the watchful eye of his larger-than-life boss, Sir Jason Toovey.
Stars: Hugh Burden, Willoughby Goddard, Mona Bruce, Gillian Lewis
Votes: 123
61. Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
1970s BBC police drama with experienced cops DCS Charlie Barlow and DS John Watt who lead a task force charged with tackling the toughest cases Thamesford has to offer.
Stars: Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Lloyd Meredith, Terence Rigby
Votes: 116
62. The Alf Garnett Saga (1972)
90 min | Comedy
Based on the BBC television series, and a sequel to 'Till Death Us Do Part (1968)', it tells of the family relationship between Alf Garnett, his wife, daughter and son-in-law, all living in a council flat.
Director: Bob Kellett | Stars: Warren Mitchell, Dandy Nichols, Adrienne Posta, Paul Angelis
Votes: 173
63. Rentadick (1972)
Not Rated | 94 min | Comedy, Crime
The incompetent detectives of Rentadick, Inc. track thieves of an experimental nerve gas that paralyzes from the waist down.
Director: Jim Clark | Stars: James Booth, Richard Briers, Julie Ege, Ronald Fraser
Votes: 279
64. Kelly Monteith (1979–1984)
30 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedian Kelly Monteith's look at life: which is part sitcom and part sketch-show.
Stars: Kelly Monteith, Gabrielle Drake, Michael Stainton, Barrie Gosney
Votes: 66
65. Man at the Top (1970–1972)
60 min | Drama
The continuing trials and tribulations of Joe Lampton, a Northern lad trying to make it in the South as he wheels and deals in the cutthroat business world of 1970s England.
Stars: Kenneth Haigh, Zena Walker, Paul Hardwick, Avice Landone
Votes: 52
66. To Be the Best (1991– )
192 min | Drama
The Barbara Taylor Bradford trilogy that began with "A Woman of Substance"(1984) and continued with "Hold the Dream" (1986) ends with this epic tale. Paula feuds with her cousins as she fights to save her grandmother Emma's business.
Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Stephanie Beacham, Christopher Cazenove, Stuart Wilson
Votes: 262
67. Fraud Squad (1969–1970)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Detective Inspector Gamble and his team working with the Fraudulent Crimes Squad at the New Scotland Yard are on a mission to nab various criminals who have engaged in fraudulent activities.
Stars: Patrick O'Connell, Joanna Van Gyseghem, Ralph Nossek, Elizabeth Weaver
Votes: 43
68. A Sharp Intake of Breath (1977–1981)
30 min | Comedy
British sitcom in which happy-go-lucky character Peter Barnes comically and haphazardly tries to deal with the daily frustrations his life throws at him.
Stars: David Jason, Jacqueline Clarke, Richard Wilson, Alun Armstrong
Votes: 112
69. The Kids from 47A (1973–1975)
30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
After Mum has being taken into hospital,and Dad far away, the young Gathercoles are left parent less. Jess realizes that this could result in the family being split up, so taking the role ... See full summary »
Stars: Christine McKenna, Gaynor Hodgson, Russell Lewis, Nigel Greaves
Votes: 26
70. The Little and Large Show (1978–1991)
50 min | Comedy
Syd Little and Eddie Large present their own comedy show, which mixes stand-up, sketches, musical guests, and variety acts.
Stars: Syd Little, Eddie Large, Ronnie Hazlehurst, Foxy Feeling
Votes: 71
71. Will Shakespeare (1978)
60 min | Biography, Drama
Biography of William Shakespeare.
Stars: Tim Curry, Paul Freeman, John Normington, Ron Cook
Votes: 127
72. R3 (1964–1966)
50 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
The adventures of the staff of Research Centre Number Three (R3), headed by director Sir Michael Gerrard, and its trouble-shooting department the Consultancy Service, run by Philip Boult. ... See full summary »
Stars: John Robinson, Oliver Reed, Michael Hawkins, Elizabeth Sellars
Votes: 59
73. Nancy Astor (1982)
55 min | Biography, Drama
Virginia-born Lady Astor is the first woman to sit in the Westminster Parliament. Her outspokenness in unpopular causes leaves her open to heartbreak, both public and private.
Stars: Lisa Harrow, Lise Hilboldt, James Fox, Dan O'Herlihy
Votes: 75
74. Churchill's People (1974–1975)
50 min | Drama, History, War
A historical anthology series based on "A History of the English-Speaking Peoples", Winston Churchill's four-volume history of Britain and its former colonies.
Stars: Alfred Lynch, Bernard Hepton, Geoffrey Matthews, Mark Donaldson
Votes: 36
75. Clayhanger (1976)
60 min | Drama
A coming-of-age story set in the 19th century England about Edwin Clayhanger, a young man who wants to be an architect, but it is expected of him to continue the family's printing business which he accepts for the time being.
Stars: Peter McEnery, Janet Suzman, Thelma Whiteley, Louise Purnell
Votes: 49
76. The Foundation (1977–1978)
60 min | Drama
When company director Don Prince dies, his wife Davinia takes control.
Stars: Lynette Davies, John Barron, Geoffrey Whitehead, Patsy Kensit
Votes: 24
77. Say Hello to Yesterday (1971)
GP | 96 min | Comedy, Drama
An affluent, middle-aged housewife in a failing marriage is romantically pursued by a young man while running errands in London.
Director: Alvin Rakoff | Stars: Jean Simmons, Leonard Whiting, Evelyn Laye, Derek Francis
Votes: 201
78. King & Castle (1986–1988)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Tough ex-cop Ronald King sets up a debt collection agency with a naive young partner, David Castle, and find themselves embroiled in more than just unpaid bills.
Stars: Nigel Planer, Derek Martin, Mary Healey, Andrew Cruickshank
Votes: 22
79. Centre Play (1973–1977)
Drama
Anthology series of half hour plays produced in BBC's Television Centre's studios.
Stars: John Barrett, Will Knightley, David Daker, Michael Gough
Votes: 16
80. Couples (1975–1976)
Drama
Jane starts her new job as a Marriage Guidance Councillor and offers advice to the couples who seek it (based on true cases) with the support of her more experienced colleagues Kathleen and Alan.
Stars: David Swift, Marjorie Yates, Carol MacReady, Colette O'Neil
Votes: 27
81. Made (1972)
R | 101 min | Drama
The story of the relationship between a young single mother and an insecure rock star.
Director: John Mackenzie | Stars: Carol White, Roy Harper, John Castle, Margery Mason
Votes: 171
82. The Love Ban (1973)
96 min | Comedy
Satirical sex comedy about a young mother of six who doesn't want any more children so she refuses her husband sex. When he gets desperate, she suggests contraception but his Catholic faith and priest friend complicate things.
Director: Ralph Thomas | Stars: Hywel Bennett, Nanette Newman, Russell Lewis, Simon Henderson
Votes: 162
83. Six Days of Justice (1972–1975)
52 min | Drama
Drama deals with a magistrates' court, which usually is their first encounter with the law in the U.K. The stories evolve around the types of crimes that are presented there from parking ... See full summary »
Stars: George Waring, Meadows White, Rex Robinson, Ishaq Bux
Votes: 13
84. Young Charlie Chaplin (1989)
TV-PG | 160 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The challenging and spirited early life of cinema's first great comedic artist, Charlie Chaplin, is portrayed. The innately talented young Charlie must overcome a wayward life of poverty and familial chaos to reach the pinnacle of stardom.
Stars: Joe Geary, Lee Whitlock, Twiggy, Ian McShane
Votes: 86
85. The Collectors (1986– )
50 min | Drama
Harry Caines is the new Customs Surveyor, or district head, at Wrelling, a small port on the Dorset Coast. His job as 'the new broom' is to shake up the office and keep one step ahead of ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter McEnery, Michael Billington, Lois Butlin, Jack McKenzie
Votes: 9
86. The Brief (1984– )
60 min | Crime, Drama
Barrister Lucas Hellier goes to Germany to defend a British officer accused of spying and disloyalty. Within a short time, he finds himself romantically linked to the Court Officer Annika ... See full summary »
Stars: Ray Lonnen, Isobel Black, Sabine Postel, Michael Elwyn
Votes: 6
87. Valentine Park (1987–1988)
Comedy
An ITV British Sitcom set in a public park, in which Tom (Ken Jones) the head gardener works along with Max (David Threnod) , Bodie (Daniel Peacock) and Doyle (Bernard Padden)
Stars: Ken Jones, Liz Smith, David Thewlis, Katy Newell
Votes: 17
88. All Coppers Are... (1972)
87 min | Drama
A young policeman and a small-time crook are both involved with the same girl.
Director: Sidney Hayers | Stars: Martin Potter, Julia Foster, Nicky Henson, Wendy Allnutt
Votes: 250
89. No Problem! (1983–1985)
30 min | Comedy
After their parents return to Jamaica, the grown children of the Powell family are left to make their way through adulthood together in their Willesden council house.
Stars: Chris Tummings, Judith Jacob, Victor Romero Evans, Shope Shodeinde
Votes: 35
90. Little Lord Fauntleroy (1976– )
30 min | Drama, Family
TV adaptation of the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett,
Stars: Preston Lockwood, Glenn Anderson, Jennie Linden, Paul Rogers
Votes: 30
91. The Worker (1965–1970)
30 min | Comedy
In twenty years Charlie has had a thousand jobs. Each week sees Charlie attend the Labour Exchange to try and get a new one.
Stars: Charlie Drake, Henry McGee, Percy Herbert, Kathleen Byron
Votes: 37
92. Tropic (1979– )
60 min | Comedy
Comedy about the residents of an executive housing estate, written by Leslie Thomas and based on his novel 'Tropic of Ruislip'.
Stars: Ronald Pickup, Hilary Tindall, Hilary Pritchard, John Clive
Votes: 9
93. Gentlemen and Players (1988–1989)
60 min | Drama
Two business rivals find themselves neighbours in a peaceful English village.
Stars: Brian Protheroe, Nicholas Clay, Claire Oberman, Edita Brychta
Votes: 20
94. Parkin's Patch (1969–1970)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Shown at Saturday teatime, this series centred around a village policeman and the drama that his everyday duties brought him into contact with. A sort of forerunner to "Heartbeat", it was also set in Yorkshire.
Stars: John Flanagan, Heather Page, Gareth Thomas, Robert Urquhart
Votes: 27
95. Doctors' Daughters (1981– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Victoria Burgoyne, Lesley Duff, Norman Chappell, Bridget Armstrong
Votes: 9
96. Goodbye Darling (1979–1981)
50 min
A series of eight plays on the theme of lost love.
Stars: Neville Jason, Sheila Gish, Renée Asherson, Stella Tanner
Votes: 15
97. Inadmissible Evidence (1968)
Approved | 94 min | Drama
A lawyer's agonizing journey to the breaking point of his private and professional lives as he becomes more and more alienated from everyone connected with him.
Director: Anthony Page | Stars: Nicol Williamson, Eleanor Fazan, Jill Bennett, Peter Sallis
Votes: 123
98. The Crezz (1976)
60 min | Drama
Interlinked stories telling of the lives of the residents of a rather select housing estate, the Crescent - known to these residents as "the Crezz".
Stars: Joss Ackland, Elspet Gray, Hugh Burden, Aimée Delamain
Votes: 15
99. Lenny Henry Tonite (1986)
Comedy
Stars: Lenny Henry, David Threlfall, Dawn French, Cathy Tyson
Votes: 16
100. Andy Robson (1982– )
25 min | Drama, Family
Stars: Tom Davidson, Stevie-Lee Pattinson, Jack Watling, Stephanie Tague
Votes: 10