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51. World War I in Colour (2003)
372 min | Documentary, History, War
Documentary using computer colorized footage from World War I to give the audience the feel of how it really looked back during the war.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Harry Patch, Hubert Williams, Arthur Barraclough
Votes: 917
52. 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
53. Countryfile (1988– )
30 min | News, Reality-TV
Series looking at people and stories with a rural theme.
Stars: John Craven, Adam Henson, Ian Breach, Anne Brown
Votes: 169
54. Zodiac (1974)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
A police Detective Inspector teams up with an astrologer to solve various crimes.
Stars: Anouska Hempel, Anton Rodgers, John Rhys-Davies, Michael Gambon
Votes: 104
55. Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965–1973)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology drama series of short plays shown on BBC Television.
Stars: Robin Chadwick, Donald Sinden, Helen Lindsay, Paul Moriarty
Votes: 57
56. Hannay (1988–1989)
52 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Scottish mining engineer and adventurer Richard Hannay upholds his own moral code while navigating thrilling escapades in early 20th century Britain.
Stars: Robert Powell, Christopher Scoular, Gavin Richards, Jill Meager
Votes: 208
57. Call My Bluff (II) (1965–1988)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two teams of three alternate between giving and guessing the meanings of obscure English words.
Stars: Robert Robinson, Frank Muir, Patrick Campbell, Arthur Marshall
Votes: 86
58. Jane Austen in Manhattan (1980)
108 min | Drama, Romance
Two teachers vie for the right to stage a play written by Jane Austen when she was twelve years old.
Director: James Ivory | Stars: David Redden, Michael Wager, Robert Powell, Gael Hammer
Votes: 302
59. The Queen of Heaven (2025)
196 min | Adventure, Drama, History | Pre-production
The movie portrays the life of the Virgin Mary from the Crucifixion (33AD) till her miraculous departure/death (44AD). It also describes the early years of the Christian Church community.
Director: Yiannis Stravolaimos | Stars: Robert Powell, Yorgos Karamihos, Yorgo Voyagis, Jamie B. Chambers
60. The World About Us (1967–1987)
60 min | Documentary
A documentary series with a broad remit of geography, anthropology, and natural history subjects.
Stars: Hugh Falkus, David Attenborough, Barry Paine, Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Votes: 37
61. Banking on Mr. Toad
Animation, Biography, Drama | Announced
A character driven family drama about writer Kenneth Grahame, the birth of his iconic story "The Wind In The Willows" and life with wife Elsie and Alastair, their troubled young son.
Director: Luis Mandoki | Stars: Joanne Froggatt, Phyllis Logan, James D'Arcy, Hugh Bonneville
62. The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979–1994)
45 min | Family
Magician Paul Daniels performs tricks and illusions, as well as debunking scam artists in the "Bunco Booth". Also featuring on the show are magic and variety acts from all over the world.
Stars: Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee, Amanda Newman, Hans Moretti
Votes: 57
63. Merlin of the Crystal Cave (1991– )
164 min | Drama
A star-studded TV production of the classic tale by Mary Stewart which follows Merlin down through history to the days of King Arthur.
Stars: George Winter, Trevor Peacock, Roger Alborough, Robert Powell
Votes: 74
64. Love Sins (1987)
113 min | Biography, Drama
D'Annunzio is a father who is annoyed with the prospect of another child on the way. Frankly megalomaniac and penniless, he goes from city to city writing his scandalous works.
Director: Sergio Nasca | Stars: Robert Powell, Stefania Sandrelli, Laurent Terzieff, Florence Guérin
Votes: 93
65. Fantomcat (1995–1996)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
17th century swashbuckling hero Fantom the Cat, awakens in modern times and helps officers Tabs Wildcat, Mouse MacDuff and Pigeon Lindbergh, fight crime ring leader Marmagora the Giant Spider and her henchmen.mm.
Stars: Robert Powell, Lorelei King, Rob Rackstraw, Jimmy Hibbert
Votes: 74
66. The Real Jesus of Nazareth (2017)
204 min | Documentary
Take a pilgrimage across the Holy Land as we explore the life of Jesus of Nazareth, separating history from legend.
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Robert Powell, Shimon Gibson, Candida R. Moss
Votes: 88
67. University Challenge (1962– )
30 min | Game-Show
Amol Rajan hosts this trivia quiz show where colleges from around the UK compete against each other. Originally presented by Bamber Gascoigne from 1962 to 1987, and Jeremy Paxman from 1994 to 2023.
Stars: Jeremy Paxman, Roger Tilling, Bamber Gascoigne, Jim Pope
Votes: 868
68. The Legends of Treasure Island (1993–1995)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
The legend of a young boy Jim Hawkins who sets on a voyage to find a hidden treasure.
Stars: Chris Barrie, Hugh Laurie, Carla Mendonça, Dawn French
Votes: 191
69. Film '72 (1971–2018)
30 min | Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship cinema review television programme featuring reviews of new releases, news items and interviews. The title of the programme changes each year to incorporate the year of broadcast.
Stars: Barry Norman, Danny Leigh, Claudia Winkleman, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 539
70. Romeo.Juliet (1990)
120 min | Drama, Romance
An eccentric bag lady rescues the stray cats of Venice and puts them on a boat to set sail for the New World.
Director: Armondo Linus Acosta | Stars: John Hurt, Robert Powell, Francesca Annis, Vanessa Redgrave
Votes: 280
71. Treasure Island (1997 Video)
G | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Family
Jim Hawkins races to beat Long John Silver to the riches awaiting on Treasure Island. An animated retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, featured the main characters as animals.
Director: Dino Athanassiou | Stars: Chris Barrie, Dawn French, Richard E. Grant, Hugh Laurie
Votes: 86
72. The Edwardians (1972–1973)
50 min | Drama, History
This series covers the turning points in 9 different figures during the Edwardian era of the United Kingdom - Henry Royce and Charles Rolls - of Rolls Royce fame; Horatio Bottomly founder ... See full synopsis »
Stars: Thorley Walters, Judy Parfitt, Timothy West, Ron Moody
Votes: 77
73. Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (1976–1982)
120 min | Family, Talk-Show
Saturday morning children's show which as well as having music and guests also had kids phone in and swap toys with each other.
Stars: Noel Edmonds, Keith Chegwin, John Craven, Maggie Philbin
Votes: 121
74. Running Scared (1972)
98 min | Drama
When an undergraduate commits suicide, his best friend Tom Betancourt is sent down from university because he did nothing to prevent the death, which he felt was a choice his friend had a right to make.
Director: David Hemmings | Stars: Robert Powell, Gayle Hunnicutt, Barry Morse, Stephanie Bidmead
Votes: 38
75. The First Circle (1991 TV Movie)
180 min | Thriller
In the USSR, political prisoners who were scientists were not always sent to GULAG, but also to The First Circle (named after Dante's Inferno), a special incarceration unit near Moscow where they could work for the government.
Director: Sheldon Larry | Stars: Laurent Malet, F. Murray Abraham, Christopher Plummer, Robert Powell
Votes: 99
76. The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1993)
112 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An opium-addicted choirmaster develops an obsession for a beautiful young girl and will not stop short of murder in order to have her.
Director: Timothy Forder | Stars: Gareth Arnold, Gemma Craven, Michelle Evans, Barry Evans
Votes: 69
77. Secrets of World War II (1998– )
Documentary
Rarely has a war produced such clear cut reasons to fight as World War II. Suddenly, ordinary men and women found themselves thrown into fearsome, situations worthy of any Hollywood movie. ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Powell, Swaylee Loughnane
Votes: 141
78. Jude the Obscure (1971– )
278 min | Drama
Born into poverty, young Jude refuses to accept his lot in life. As his dreams are shattered one by one, his life descends into tragedy.
Stars: Robert Powell, Fiona Walker, John Franklyn-Robbins, Daphne Heard
Votes: 132
79. Churchill's Bodyguard (2005– )
676 min | Documentary
This is a 13 part documentary, based on the journals of Churchill's bodyguard, Walter Thompson, who served the Prime Minister during WW2, and in years prior. According to this documentary, ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Powell, Dennis Waterman, John Tradewell, Harold Thompson
Votes: 76
80. Memories of 1970-1991 (1991– )
52 min | Documentary
A remarkable series presented exclusively for international television and video. * Why was Apollo 13 unlucky? * What happened at Dawson's Field? * Which German found a spy in his office? *... See full summary »
Star: Robert Powell
81. International Pro-Celebrity Golf (1975–1989)
50 min | Sport
Stars: Peter Alliss, Lee Trevino, Tony Jacklin, Johnny Miller
Votes: 12
82. Hey Mr DJ (2003)
Action, Drama, Thriller
This is the story of Ryan, a thirty-something office worker, persecuted by his supervisor Angela and under-appreciated his Fiancée Jo. His only love is the DJ box in a run down retro ... See full summary »
Director: Danny Patrick | Stars: Miles Petit, Tom Wisdom, Helena Roman, Mike Reid
Votes: 204
83. Hitler's Bodyguard (2008– )
46 min | Documentary, History
The story of Adolf Hitler, his large security detail and the numerous threats faced, both real and imagined.
Stars: Robert Powell, Stephan Grothgar, Heinz Linge
Votes: 358
84. Great Crimes and Trials of the Twentieth Century (1992– )
Documentary, Crime, History
At last, for the first time here is a major new series of the most extraordinary stories behind the greatest crimes and trials of this century. True stories carefully researched and ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Powell, Kenneth Bianchi, Angelo Buono Jr., Carol DaRonch
Votes: 85
85. Al-Ghazali: The Alchemist of Happiness (2004)
PG | 80 min | History
Exploring the life and impact of the greatest spiritual and legal philosopher in Islamic history, this film examines Ghazali's existential crisis of faith that arose from his rejection of ... See full summary »
Director: Abdul Latif Salazar | Stars: Dariush Arjmand, Mitra Hajjar, Ghorban Najafi, Robert Powell
Votes: 183
86. 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
87. Great Romances of the 20th Century (1997–2001)
TV-14 | 26 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A series of celebrity couples originally produced by the BBC for the Internet. Only a few episodes were also shown on TV on the BBC2 channel. Only 8 episodes were shown at the end of 1997 on German television.
Star: Robert Powell
Votes: 18
88. The Book Programme (1973–1980)
25 min | Documentary
Stars: Robert Robinson, Michael Billington, Germaine Greer, Clive James
89. The Boer War (1992)
81 min | Documentary, History, War
The history of the Boer War, fought between the British Empire and the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State between 1899 and 1902.
Director: Andrew Aitken | Star: Robert Powell
Votes: 87
90. Shelley (1972 TV Movie)
75 min | Biography, Drama, History
Director: Alan Bridges | Stars: Jenny Agutter, Peter Bowles, Nicolas Chagrin, David Dundas
Votes: 19
91. Brigantia
151 min | Action, Adventure, Drama | Pre-production
A British archaeologist finds an ancient village that opens the door to a story of a Druid Ministre Airell in the time Christ and religious upheaval, revealing the mysteries of Briton, the Druids, the coming of a new world.
Director: Thomas R. Bond II | Stars: Robert Powell, Emma Samms, James Phelps, Andy Beckwith
92. BBC Look North: Yorkshire (1968– )
News
Stars: Christa Ackroyd, Harry Gration, Tony Earnshaw, Paul Hudson
Votes: 33
93. The Many Faces of... (2009–2016)
60 min | Documentary
Actors tell the stories of their own careers, with help from colleagues and friends.
Stars: Sally Phillips, Matthew Sweet, James King, Barry Cryer
Votes: 31
94. Our Show (1977–1978)
Family
Stars: Graham Fletcher-Cook, Elvis Payne, Susan Tully, Veronique Choolhun
95. Stage 2 (1971–1973)
Drama
Stars: Tom Courtenay, Eileen Atkins, Colin Blakely, Coral Browne
Votes: 8
96. Canned Carrott (1990– )
30 min | Comedy
Jasper Carrott presents half an hour of stand-up (or rather, sit-down) comedy, interspersed with sketches from Punt and Dennis, comedy sketch serial The Detectives, and Wiggy's guide to life - plus the adverts.
Stars: Jasper Carrott, Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Robert Powell
Votes: 86
97. Looking for Clancy (1975– )
50 min | Drama
Frank Clancy goes from penniless working-class idealist in the 1930s to superstar journalist and editor in the London of the swinging 60s - but at what cost to his integrity?
Stars: Robert Powell, Keith Drinkel, Eileen Helsby, Catherine Schell
Votes: 11
98. Imperative (1982)
96 min | Drama
Augustin is a 30-year-old university professor. He does not believe in religion. His only belief is in maths, to which he devotes all his time. Then suddenly a series of pressing existential questions start looming in his mind.
Director: Krzysztof Zanussi | Stars: Robert Powell, Brigitte Fossey, Sigfrit Steiner, Matthias Habich
Votes: 162
99. Gladiators of World War II (2002– )
50 min | Documentary, History, War
In this BBC documentary series newly declassified documents are used to examine the strategic roles played in the war by thirteen of the world's regular and resistance land, sea and air forces.
Star: Robert Powell
Votes: 76
100. Heroes of World War II (2004– )
30 min | Documentary, War
A series of documentaries about people that made a major difference to the outcome of World War II. Narrated by Robert Powell and including interviews with the people themselves and/or ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Powell, Esmond Knight
Votes: 37