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51.
Film '72 (1971–2018)
Episode:
Episode dated 21 November 2005
(2005)
Talk-Show
Director: Bex Palmer | Stars: Jonathan Ross, Alice Braga, Judi Dench, Jodie Foster
Votes: 13
52.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
June 1842
(2007)
TV-14 | 58 min | Drama
In June 1842, Mary Smith arrives in Cranford to stay with her mother's friends Miss Matty and Miss Deborah Jenkyns. Cranford is a small town, on the edge of modernization. The railway now ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Lisa Dillon, Simon Woods
Votes: 287
53.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
November 1842
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
It's Christmas-time and Miss Matty isn't sure it would appropriate to celebrate with friends and neighbors given the death of her sister. Mary Smith convinces her otherwise. Matty renews ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Kimberley Nixon, Rosy Byrne, Hester Odgers, Simon Woods
Votes: 222
54.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
Rings and Things
(1980)
51 min | Drama
As Linda and Tony desperately try to obtain permission to marry, Fanny visits Polly at Hampton, where oddness abounds.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Vivian Pickles, Richard Hurndall
Votes: 11
55.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
The Merry Widower
(1980)
52 min | Drama
Linda announces her pregnancy, Fanny marries, and a death occurs which will alter Polly's future irreparably.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Vivian Pickles, Richard Hurndall
Votes: 11
56.
Simon Schama's Shakespeare (2012– )
Episode:
Hollow Crowns
(2012)
TV-PG | 61 min | History
Shakespeare lived in perilous times and his plays contain ideas dangerous in his time--and ours. Judi Dench, Tobias Menzies and others perform Shakespeare's most moving and profound ... See full summary »
Director: Ashley Gething | Stars: Simon Schama, Harriet Walter, Tobias Menzies, Peter De Jersey
Votes: 10
57. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Romance
The Korean War, and a long lost letter, separate the lives of young lovers Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle, whose paths cross again by happenstance.
Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 4,961
58. Cranford (2007–2009)
TV-PG | 469 min | Drama
In the 1840s, Cranford is ruled by the ladies. They adore good gossip, and romance and change is in the air, as the unwelcome grasp of the Industrial Revolution rapidly approaches their beloved rural market-town.
Stars: Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, Julia McKenzie, Deborah Findlay
Votes: 10,628
59. The Great War: 1914-1918 (1996)
Documentary, Biography, History
A unique first-person narrative, sewn together from genuine testimonies of frontline soldiers.
Stars: Judi Dench, Salome Jens, Jay Winter, Jürgen Prochnow
Votes: 378
60. At the Movies (2004–2014)
30 min | News, Talk-Show
Following the 18-year success of their reviews on The Movie Show (1991), renowned Australian critics and film supporters David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz take to a new show, where each ... See full summary »
Stars: David Stratton, Margaret Pomeranz, Judith Lucy, Jason di Rosso
Votes: 239
61. An Audience with Victoria Wood (1988 TV Special)
52 min | Comedy
Victoria Wood giving her observations on life and songs that reflect what it's like to be a in a relationship.
Director: David G. Hillier | Stars: Victoria Wood, Tony Adams, Dave Allen, Joan Bakewell
Votes: 227
62.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
The Anniversary Party
(1995)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
While Jean and Lionel announce their engagement to everyone, Stephen sets in motion his surprise anniversary party for Penny.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 114
63.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
The Copper Kettle
(1992)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Lionel and Jean spend the day at an old country town they used to visit frequently in their youth. Walking through the town they find that many things have changed but they manage to encounter old spots and some treasured memories.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Tony Westrope
Votes: 135
64.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
The Wedding
(2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
The day of Alistair and Judy's wedding is here and everyone hopes it will go off without a hitch. But a best man with a broken leg and the threat of an emotional breakdown from Alistair threaten to wreck everything.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 103
65.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Wedding Preparations
(1995)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
As the day of the wedding draws closer and closer, nerves are on high, the stress is mounting, the guest list is increasing and every day Jean and Lionel find something new that needs to be done.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 107
66.
Theatre 625 (1964–1968)
Episode:
Talking to a Stranger 2: No Skill or Special Knowledge Is Required
(1966)
90 min | Drama
Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Maurice Denham, Michael Bryant, Judi Dench, Margery Mason
Votes: 16
67.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
Coming Out
(1980)
51 min | Drama
As Louisa's coming out ball approaches, Fanny and Linda grow impatient for their own.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Michael Williams, Diana Fairfax
Votes: 11
68.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
Heir Apparent
(1980)
51 min | Drama
Lady Montdore's heir Cedric arrives, Jassy runs away, Polly returns from abroad, and Linda falls for a communist.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Vivian Pickles, Michael Cochrane, Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge
Votes: 11
69.
The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
Episode:
Dame Judi Dench/Arnold Schwarzenegger/Jack Whitehall/Jay Blades/Duran Duran
(2023)
TV-14 | 49 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Dame Judi Dench, discussing her book Shakespeare The Man Who Pays The Rent, Arnold Schwarzenegger promoting his road map for life, Top comedian and actor Jack Whitehall and the Repair Shop's Jay Blade talking about his memoir Life Lessons.
Director: Toby Baker | Stars: Graham Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Judi Dench, Jay Blades
Votes: 48
70. The Hollow Crown (2012–2016)
TV-14 | 150 min | Drama, History, War
A mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V.
Stars: Anton Lesser, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Georgeson, John Mackay
Votes: 7,318
71. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,959
72. David Tennant Does a Podcast with... (2019 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
David Tennant, star of Doctor Who, Good Omens and Broadchurch, gets talking with the biggest names from TV, movies, comedy and elsewhere.
Stars: David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jon Hamm, Jennifer Garner
Votes: 21
73. Cranford in Detail (2009 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary on the production of Cranford (2007-2010).
Director: Sven Arnstein | Stars: Jim Carter, Julia McKenzie, Judi Dench, Heidi Thomas
Votes: 29
74. The 2008 European Film Awards (2008 TV Special)
114 min
The 21st European Film Awards, broadcast from Copenhagen, Denmark.
Director: Andreas Morell | Stars: Mikael Bertelsen, DR Big Band, Chris Minh Doky, Stefano Accorsi
Votes: 34
75. The 53rd Annual Tony Awards (1999 TV Special)
Music
Director: Paul Miller | Stars: Kevin Anderson, Julie Andrews, Bea Arthur, Alec Baldwin
Votes: 96
76. Richard Rodgers: Some Enchanted Evening (2002 TV Special)
80 min | Documentary, Music
Stars: Gillian Anderson, Sally Burgess, Kim Criswell, Judi Dench
Votes: 55
77.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Getting Rid of Gwen
(1995)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Feeling sorry for Mrs. Flack, Jean and Lionel are at a loss for ideas on how to get rid of her. Then Jean comes up with a crafty plan that will force Mrs. Flack to leave of her own accord.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 112
78.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Reunion Special: Part 1
(2005)
TV-PG | 53 min | Comedy, Romance
Judy, Alistair, Sandy and Harry return to Jean and Lionel's for a visit. Feelings run high as Jean begins to wish for grandchildren, Harry aims for a more dangerous side of the police force, and Alistair struggles to prove himself.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Philip Bretherton, Moira Brooker
Votes: 130
79.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Rocky's Wedding Day
(1994)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Jean, Lionel, Judy, Sandy and Alistair all go to Rocky and Madge's wedding. Lionel learns to accept his crackpot father and soon-to-be stepmother and the fact that their bizarre marriage is really filled with the utmost love.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 119
80.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Showered with Gifts
(1996)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Due to their last encounter with the country set, Jean and Lionel have abolished all hopes of remaining friends with the village people. When they go down to the country for a weekend ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Joan Sims, Frank Middlemass
Votes: 96
81.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
The Affair
(1995)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Just as Lionel starts to think he may actually get some work done on his miniseries, Penny bursts in claiming that she has left Stephen, who is having an affair.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 106
82.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
The Book Signing
(1993)
TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy, Romance
With Lionel's book finally on the shelves, Alistair has him in every book shop personally autographing the books. Jean, desperate to help Lionel, is phoning everyone she knows persuading ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 112
83.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
The Old Folks' Party
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Jean volunteers to hold a party for the elderly residents of a local retirement home. With the help of the whole family, she attempts to entertain the guests to the best of her ability, but... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 100
84.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
What's Wrong with Mrs Bale?
(1997)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
While staying at their country house for the weekend, Jean and Lionel notice that Mrs.Bale seems to be more agitated than usual. While Jean is determined to get to the bottom of it, Lionel stays in bed with a bug.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Frank Middlemass, Joan Sims
Votes: 102
85.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Misunderstandings
(1993)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Lionel and Jean bump into Jean's sister-in-law, Penny, and get invited to her and her husband's (Stephen) house for the weekend. Pretending they've only known each other for a few months, ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moyra Fraser, Paul Chapman
Votes: 119
86.
An Age of Kings (1960)
Episode:
Part Eight: The Band of Brothers
(1960)
Drama, History
In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
Director: Michael Hayes | Stars: William Squire, Robert Hardy, John Ringham, Patrick Garland
Votes: 22
87.
The Morecambe & Wise Show (1978–1983)
Episode:
The First Thames Special
(1978)
62 min | Comedy
Morecambe and Wise get thrown out of a BBC van and start their first special at Thames television. Sketches include a Jungle Book skit in 'The Wonderful World of Ernie', 'I Remember it Well... See full summary »
Director: Keith Beckett | Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Donald Sinden, Judi Dench
Votes: 14
88.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
Return to Cranford: Part One - August 1844
(2009)
TV-14 | 89 min | Drama
It's August 1844 and Miss Matty knows only too well that faces will always come and go in Cranford, but for now she is happy that her dear brother, Peter is home from India and that Martha,... See full summary »
Director: Simon Curtis | Stars: Judi Dench, Claudie Blakley, Julia McKenzie, Alex Jennings
Votes: 423
89.
Angelina Ballerina (2001–2009)
Episode:
Angelina Sets Sail/All Dancers on Deck
(2006)
TV-Y | Animation, Family
Miss Lilly has a wonderful surprise to take Angelina and her class to (fictional) Dacovia for Ivor Operatski's Ice Fairy Princess performance. On the 5-day journey on board the Royal ... See full summary »
Stars: Judi Dench, Finty Williams
Votes: 7
90.
RuPaul's Drag Race (2009– )
Episode:
Reunited
(2018)
TV-14 | 63 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Before the winner of season ten is crowned, the queens return to spill the tea.
Stars: RuPaul, Jose Luis Cancel, Daniel Hernandez, Yuhua Ou
Votes: 333
91. Vicious (2013–2016)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
Freddie Thornhill (Sir Ian McKellen) and Stuart Bixby (Sir Derek Jacobi) are an old gay couple who have been together for nearly fifty years. Their lives now revolve around entertaining their frequent guests and hurling insults at each other at every opportunity.
Stars: Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Frances de la Tour, Iwan Rheon
Votes: 9,682
92. Judi Dench: All the World's Her Stage (2016 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary, Biography
Documentary celebrating the life and career of the veteran actress, looking back at the high points of her 60-year career on stage and screen. With clips of her greatest performances and tributes from those she has worked with.
Director: Francis Whately | Stars: Samantha Bond, Pierce Brosnan, Billy Connolly, Daniel Craig
Votes: 37
93.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Alistair's Engagement
(1997)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Jean and Lionel return home from the country to meet Paul, Judy's new boyfriend. Then, Alistair surprises the whole family when he announces that he has become engaged.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 104
94.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Avoiding the Country Set
(1996)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
After their last encounter with the country set, Jean and Lionel reluctantly sneak back to the country house, hoping for some time to themselves. When they get there however they learn of ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Frank Middlemass, Joan Sims
Votes: 103
95.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Covering Up
(1994)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
After their argument over who should move in with who, Jean and Lionel are 'taking a break.' Both too proud to make amends, they are thrown together when Penny and Stephen come over for a ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 110
96.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Dealing with Sally
(1994)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Upon returning home from the United States, Jean and Lionel are hit with jet lag while the women find it hard not to be jealous of the super efficient Sally Curtis running Type For You 2.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 118
97.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Going Online
(2000)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
After a visit to the office, Jean feels out of touch with modern technology and decides the house needs to be connected to the Internet. While Jean and Lionel work the ins and outs of the ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 101
98.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Judith's New Romance
(1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Jean and Lionel return from their honeymoon in Scotland. Upon arrival, they discover that Judy has a new boyfriend and Jean automatically suspects the worst.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Ronnie Stevens, Moira Brooker
Votes: 99
99.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Lionel's Ex-Wife
(1996)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
After receiving a letter from her, Lionel and Jean spend an evening with Lionel's ex-wife, Margaret, and her young boyfriend, Gary. Meanwhile, Jean is concerned about Judy, Sandy and Alistair's love lives.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 112
100.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Relationships
(1992)
TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy, Romance
After their visit to Norwich, it has become quite clear that Alistair is infatuated with Jean, not Judy. Refusing to believe this and at the same time flattered, Jean feels it's only right ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 127