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1. Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983–2004)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Seven British construction workers escape Britain's ever-growing dole queues and travel to Germany to work on a site in Düsseldorf. Follow their trials and tribulations of working away from home and away from the women they left behind.
Stars: Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Kevin Whately
Votes: 4,060
2. The 10th Kingdom (2000)
Not Rated | 42 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A father and daughter are caught in a parallel universe where the great Queens Snow White, Cinderella and Riding Hood III have had their kingdoms fragmented by warring trolls, giants and goblins.
Stars: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Scott Cohen, Dianne Wiest, Daniel Lapaine
Votes: 20,292
3. Minder (1979–1994)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. Can his ex-boxer bodyguard Terry stay level-headed whilst working for the King of Dodgy Deals?
Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman, Gary Webster
Votes: 2,844
4. Evita (1996)
PG | 135 min | Biography, Drama, History
The hit musical based on the life of Eva Perón (Evita Duarte), a B-picture Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president Juan Domingo Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.
Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Madonna, Jonathan Pryce, Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Nail
Votes: 37,649 | Gross: $50.05M
5. Howling II: ... Your Sister Is a Werewolf (1985)
R | 91 min | Horror, Thriller
A man discovers that his sister was a werewolf, and helps an investigator track down a gang of the monsters through the United States and eastern Europe.
Director: Philippe Mora | Stars: Christopher Lee, Annie McEnroe, Reb Brown, Marsha A. Hunt
Votes: 8,150
6. 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: 325
7. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998– )
60 min | Game-Show
The original British version of the popular quiz show, that became a worldwide phenomenon.
Stars: Chris Tarrant, Jeremy Clarkson, Judith Keppel, Eamonn Holmes
Votes: 2,473
8. Still Crazy (1998)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Fame, fortune and fornication drove the British rock band in the '70s until a divine end. 20 years later, Strange Fruit reunites and goes on a tour with ups and downs on the continent.
Director: Brian Gibson | Stars: Stephen Rea, Billy Connolly, Jimmy Nail, Timothy Spall
Votes: 8,886 | Gross: $0.48M
9. No 73 (1982–1988)
Family
Kids TV show set in a house (#73) with presenters as characters. Each episode featured music, cartoons and ongoing storylines in various comedic situations and adventures. Focused on fun and entertainment for young viewers.
Stars: Andrea Arnold, Nick Staverson, Neil Buchanan, Sandi Toksvig
Votes: 159
10. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,131
11. Dream Demon (1988)
R | 89 min | Horror
A young woman about to be married begins having terrifying dreams about demons. When she wakes, however, the demons are real and begin to commit gruesome murders.
Director: Harley Cokeliss | Stars: Jemma Redgrave, Kathleen Wilhoite, Timothy Spall, Jimmy Nail
Votes: 1,474
12. Danny the Champion of the World (1989 TV Movie)
99 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Somewhere in England in autumn 1955, widowed veteran William Smith and his son, Danny, live an idyllic life together. But their property happens to sit on a piece of land that a local ... See full summary »
Director: Gavin Millar | Stars: Jeremy Irons, Robbie Coltrane, Samuel Irons, Cyril Cusack
Votes: 1,483
13. Spender (1991–1993)
50 min | Action, Drama
Jimmy Nail plays Spender, a Northeast England police detective with marital problems.
Stars: Jimmy Nail, Sammy Johnson, Berwick Kaler, Denise Welch
Votes: 357
14. Breakfast (2000– )
180 min | News, Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship morning news programme covering current affairs, business and sports, plus guest interviews and weather reports.
Stars: Charlie Stayt, Carol Kirkwood, Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams
Votes: 420
15. Crusoe (1988)
PG-13 | 91 min | Adventure, Drama
Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked and he finds himself all alone on a tropical island. With a few tools he manages to rescue from the wreck he has to learn to support himself until help arrives.
Director: Caleb Deschanel | Stars: Aidan Quinn, Ade Sapara, Elvis Payne, Richard D. Sharp
Votes: 1,181 | Gross: $0.32M
16. Morons from Outer Space (1985)
PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
A trio of moronic aliens crash-land on Earth and become celebrities, while a fourth alien, who arrives separately, finds himself ignored.
Director: Mike Hodges | Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Joanne Pearce, Jimmy Nail
Votes: 2,134 | Gross: $0.44M
17. Master of the Game (1984)
413 min | Drama
Elderly Kate Blackwell looks back at her family's life beginning with her Scottish father Jamie McGregor's journey to South Africa to make his fortune in diamonds. The family history is ... See full summary »
Stars: Dyan Cannon, Harry Hamlin, Ian Charleson, Cliff De Young
Votes: 534
18. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 314
19. Crocodile Shoes (1994)
55 min | Drama
Jimmy Nail stars in the drama series about a Geordie factory worker who writes country songs and looks for his big break in the music industry.
Stars: Jimmy Nail, James Wilby, Sammy Johnson, Mike Elliot
Votes: 293
20. The Tube (1982–1987)
90 min | Music
Seminal Channel 4 live music series, famed for having the biggest music acts of the day performing live.
Stars: Jools Holland, Paula Yates, Leslie Ash, Muriel Gray
Votes: 125
21. Blott on the Landscape (1985)
300 min | Comedy
Bawdy adaption of Tom Sharpe's comic tale. A landowning MP attempts to have a motorway built through the grounds of his wife's ancestral home.
Stars: David Suchet, Geraldine James, George Cole, Julia McKenzie
Votes: 360
22. Live & Kicking (1993–2001)
180 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
The BBC's much loved weekly 3 and a quarter hour live Saturday Morning programme, aimed at children.
Stars: Trevor Neal, Simon Hickson, Zoë Ball, Jamie Theakston
Votes: 405
23. The South Bank Show (1978– )
53 min | Documentary
ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood
Votes: 218
24. Wallenberg: A Hero's Story (1985 TV Movie)
200 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat responsible for saving thousands of lives from the Nazi Holocaust.
Director: Lamont Johnson | Stars: Richard Chamberlain, Alice Krige, Kenneth Colley, Melanie Mayron
Votes: 432
25. Des O'Connor Tonight (1977–2003)
50 min | Talk-Show
Music, comedy and celebrity interviews with singer and host Des O'Connor.
Stars: Des O'Connor, Jim Davidson, Freddie Starr, Jethro
Votes: 52
26. Pebble Mill at One (1972–1996)
45 min | News, Talk-Show
Daily magazine show broadcast form the BBC's Pebble Mill studios. The show originally ran from 1973 to 1986 and was resurrected in 1991 (as "Pebble Mill") and ran until 1996.
Stars: Marian Foster, Donny MacLeod, Bob Langley, David Seymour
Votes: 88
27. Going Live! (1987–1993)
192 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Children's Saturday morning magazine/variety show featuring cartoons, sketches, games, music videos, special guests and features.
Stars: Sarah Greene, Phillip Schofield, Peter Simon, Trevor Neal
Votes: 155
28. TFI Friday (1996–2015)
74 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Comedy, guest interviews and live bands in the studio, from a bar in London's riverside studios.
Stars: Chris Evans, Catalina Guirado, Cher, Sharleen Spiteri
Votes: 488
29. GMTV (1993–2010)
205 min | News, Talk-Show
Morning news, interviews and entertainment features.
Stars: Andrew Castle, Kate Garraway, Lorraine Kelly, Ben Shephard
Votes: 304
30. Just Ask for Diamond (1988)
PG | 83 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
When the man who left a package in his care is murdered, detective Tim Diamond suddenly has every major gangster in the city after him. With only the package and the help of his little brother, he sets out to unravel the mysterious plot.
Director: Stephen Bayly | Stars: Colin Dale, Saeed Jaffrey, Dursley McLinden, José René Ruiz
Votes: 308
31. Shoot for the Sun (1986 TV Movie)
83 min | Crime, Drama
Set in the bleak backdrop of Edinburgh a low level drug dealer strives for making a living and surviving the natural elements of such an environment day to day.
Director: Ian Knox | Stars: Jimmy Nail, Brian Cox, Billy McColl, Sara Clee
Votes: 28
32. Spyship (1983)
330 min | Drama
Suspicions are aroused when a British trawler goes missing... Tom Wilkinson leads the astonishing BBC Cold War drama inspired by real events. Enter a nightmarish world of political ... See full summary »
Stars: Tom Wilkinson, Peter Eyre, Lesley Nightingale, Michael Aldridge
Votes: 87
33. What's Up Doc? (1992–1995)
Family
Anarchic and edgy Saturday morning entertainment show.
Stars: Andy Crane, Pat Sharp, Yvette Fielding, Tim Rose
Votes: 39
34. Crocodile Shoes II (1996– )
Drama
Jed Shepperd's struggles with his difficult second album is dealt a blow when his manager turns up dead.
Stars: Jimmy Nail, Robert Morgan, Elizabeth Carling, Sammy Johnson
Votes: 98
35. Richard & Judy (2001–2009)
60 min | Talk-Show
Magazine programme featuring news items, expert advice and celebrity interviews.
Stars: Richard Madeley, Judy Finnigan, Raj Persaud, Mike McClean
Votes: 437
36. Comic Relief 2003: The Big Hair Do (2003 TV Special)
400 min | Comedy
Stars: Lenny Henry, Jonathan Ross, Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly
Votes: 177
37. Swing (1999)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
When Martin gets out of prison, the guards warn him to get a job or end up back in jail. Martin decides to start his own band. The band is a smashing success until the police find out that it was backed with stolen money.
Director: Nick Mead | Stars: Hugo Speer, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Usher, Tom Bell
Votes: 398
38. The National Lottery (1994– )
Game-Show
Various games and entertainment to try and keep studio and TV audience interested for up to 30 minutes before the climax: drawing the lottery numbers
Stars: Dale Winton, Alan Dedicoat, Mystic Meg, Anthea Turner
Votes: 40
39. Made in Britain (2018– )
270 min | Documentary
From the mass produced to the hand crafted, a behind the scenes look at how Britain's most iconic brands are made. Made in Britain comprises 10 episodes, and each episode presents four different products - all proudly Made in Britain.
Stars: Ricky Tomlinson, Tim Healy, Jimmy Nail, James Otter
Votes: 9
40. Fully Booked (1995–1999)
Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Live Sunday morning children's entertainment series featuring celebrity guests.
Stars: Grant Stott, Chris Jarvis, Tim Vincent, Sarah Vandenbergh
Votes: 22
41. Sunday for Sammy 2004 (2004 Video)
130 min | Comedy, Music
A spectacular variety show, filled with the cream on North East talent, performed to raise money in memory of the late North East actor, Sammy Johnson, to give the next generation of North East talent a helping hand.
Director: Tim Healy | Stars: Peter Beardsley, Chris Bostock, Brian Capron, Brendan P. Healy
Votes: 19
42. Aspel & Company (1984–1993)
60 min | Talk-Show
Middle-of-the-road celebrity chat show hosted by smooth presenter Michael Aspel.
Stars: Michael Aspel, Mel Smith, Nigel Havers, Oliver Reed
Votes: 161
43. Sting: When the Last Ship Sails (2013)
Not Rated | 83 min | Documentary
In an intimate evening of music and storytelling filmed on Sting's birthday during a run of benefit concerts at The Public Theater in New York City, "The Last Ship" features Sting joined by... See full summary »
Director: Paul Bozymowski | Stars: Sting, Rob Mathes, Kathryn Tickell, Jimmy Nail
Votes: 56
44. Hearts of Gold (1988–1996)
45 min | Family
Series commending members of the public for performing good deeds and acts of heroism. Presented by Esther Rantzen, her initial co-presenter was former "That's Life!" colleague Michael Groth, while later co-presenters included Mike Smith.
Stars: Esther Rantzen, Michael Groth, Carol Smillie, Mike Smith
Votes: 7
45. Sacrée soirée (1987–2009)
Family, Musical, Talk-Show
Sacrée Soirée is a variety show broadcast on TF1 from September 2, 1987 to June 29, 1994, then from December 19, 2007 to December 16, 2009, for a total of 264 numbers, for 7 seasons, every ... See full summary »
Stars: Jean-Pierre Foucault, Didier Derlich, Frédéric François, François Feldman
Votes: 42
46. Parents of the Band (2008–2009)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Jimmy Nail, Peter Losasso, David Barseghian, Franz Drameh
Votes: 44
47. Lenny Henry Tonite (1986)
Comedy
Stars: Lenny Henry, David Threlfall, Dawn French, Cathy Tyson
Votes: 16
48. Saturday Zoo (1993)
Comedy
Jonathan Ross and a guest host presided over this alternative variety show featuring a high proportion of comedy, including notable appearances by Steve Coogan, Mark Thomas and Denis Leary.
Stars: Jonathan Ross, Steve Coogan, Denis Leary, Rowland Rivron
Votes: 21
49. Live Talk (2000–2001)
60 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Daily daytime show in which four women discuss news, topical issues and celebrity gossip.
Stars: Kaye Adams, Nadia Sawalha, Carol McGiffin, Coleen Nolan
Votes: 12
50. Educating Oz (1986 TV Movie)
25 min | Comedy
A short one-off spin-off episode of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983), which outlines the facts about the AIDS virus, using two of TV's best loved characters, Dennis and Oz.
Director: James Whiteley | Stars: Jimmy Nail, Tim Healy, Peter Jones, Paul Frost
Votes: 22