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51. Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971)
50 min | Drama
Dr. Finlay is a member of a medical practice in the Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.
Stars: Bill Simpson, Andrew Cruickshank, Barbara Mullen, Eric Woodburn
Votes: 143
52. Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic (1978)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
A penetrating look at one of British history's most enigmatic and controversial figure, Benjamin Disraeli--a dandy, womanizer and a Jew.
Stars: Ian McShane, Rosemary Leach, Mary Peach, Brett Usher
Votes: 264
53. Smashie and Nicey, the End of an Era (1994 TV Movie)
45 min | Comedy
A mockumentary, rockumentary featuring the spoof radio DJ's from Harry Enfield's sketch shows. Telling of their rise to fame, their influence on music history and fall from grace in a parody of real life radio presenters.
Director: Daniel Kleinman | Stars: Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Dave Atkins, Dan Travers
Votes: 127
54. Aggie (1956–1957)
30 min | Comedy
Adventures of a Fashion Designer on International Assignments.
Stars: Joan Shawlee, Michael Ward, Patrick McGoohan, Vernon Greeves
Votes: 30
55.
Blackadder (1982–1983)
Episode:
The Archbishop
(1983)
TV-PG | 31 min | Comedy
Someone is assassinating the archbishops of England. Blackadder hopes that Harry will become the next archbishop of Canterbury, since this will make him the only heir of the throne. To his ... See full summary »
Director: Martin Shardlow | Stars: Paul McDowell, Arthur Hewlett, Tim McInnerny, Joyce Grant
Votes: 1,045
56.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Dead Planet
(1963)
TV-G | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The TARDIS lands in a petrified forest on an alien planet. Determined to explore, the Doctor leads his companions into the metal city, where they discover the danger of what will become his... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 1,450
57.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Space Museum
(1965)
TV-G | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The TARDIS arrives on a planet that has been turned into a space museum but the Doctor and his friends are puzzled when they find themselves out of phase with their surroundings.
Director: Mervyn Pinfield | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien
Votes: 686
58.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The End of Tomorrow
(1964)
TV-G | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
While Susan and David try to find a way out of London, Ian and Larry infiltrate the Dalek mine workings.
Director: Richard Martin | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 775
59.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Planet of Decision
(1965)
TV-G | 26 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and his friends are taken into the Mechanoid City but their troubles are far from over...especially when the Daleks launch an attack.
Director: Richard Martin | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien
Votes: 618
60.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Waking Ally
(1964)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor's party investigate the Daleks' central control in Bedfordshire while Barbara and Jenny's attempt to reach it are derailed when they are betrayed.
Director: Richard Martin | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 776
61.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Escape
(1964)
TV-G | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Susan meets Alydon of the Thals and agrees to try and arrange a treaty between his people and the Daleks. But the Daleks only see it as an opportunity to wipe the Thals out.
Director: Richard Martin | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 1,231
62.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Survivors
(1963)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor, Susan and Ian search the city for Barbara and learn that the area is contaminated with radiation.Then they encounter the Daleks.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 1,272
63. Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (1980)
PG | 115 min | Action, Adventure, Romance
Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
Directors: Richard Donner, Richard Lester | Stars: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Marlon Brando, Ned Beatty
Votes: 19,097
64. Justice (1971–1974)
60 min | Drama
Cases of a female barrister.
Stars: Margaret Lockwood, John Stone, John Bryans, Philip Stone
Votes: 118
65. Armchair Theatre (1956–1974)
60 min | Drama
This show was a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and from mid-1968 by Thames Television.
Stars: Harry H. Corbett, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Billie Whitelaw, Neil McCallum
Votes: 246
66. The Main Chance (1969–1975)
60 min | Drama
Maverick lawyer David Main commutes between his twin bases in London and Leeds. His seemingly devil-may-care attitude is contrasted with the steady and cautious approach of his crusty Leeds partner Henry Castleton.
Stars: John Stride, Margaret Ashcroft, John Wentworth, Anna Palk
Votes: 134
67. Doctor Who: The Crusade (1999 Video)
Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Ian Chesterton tells the tale of his adventures with the Doctor in Palestine.
Directors: Douglas Camfield, Paul Vanezis | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien
Votes: 158
68.
Robin Hood (1984–1986)
Episode:
The Pretender
(1986)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
The King decides to divorce his queen and marry the 12-year-old Isabella of Angoulême, moving the rejected, outraged Queen Hadwisa to plot with her relatives for the King's deposition. At ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Young | Stars: Patricia Hodge, Paul Geoffrey, Reece Dinsdale, Jason Connery
Votes: 107
69.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Ambush
(1964)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and his friends attempt to escape from the Dalek City. However, knowing that the Thals are walking into a trap, Ian decides to go and warn them.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 1,201
70.
Disraeli: Portrait of a Romantic (1978)
Episode:
Dizzy
(1978)
Biography, Drama, History
During the Regency Period young, ambitious novelist Benjamin Disreali has more success in the boudoir than in his attempts to be elected to Parliament.
Director: Claude Whatham | Stars: Ian McShane, Mary Peach, Leigh Lawson, Margaret Whiting
Votes: 17
71.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Power of the Doctor
(2022)
TV-14 | 88 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Master brings the Daleks and Cybermen together to wipe the Doctor and Earth from existence.
Director: Jamie Magnus Stone | Stars: Jodie Whittaker, David Bradley, Colin Baker, Peter Davison
Votes: 4,180
72.
The Doll (1975)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1975)
Drama
Peter finally learns what's going on, a letter holds the vital clue.
Director: David Askey | Stars: John Fraser, Anouska Hempel, Geoffrey Whitehead, Cyril Luckham
Votes: 9
73. Shoestring (1979–1980)
50 min | Drama
Lighthearted detective series set in the West Country, about radio-phone-in detective Eddie Shoestring.
Stars: Trevor Eve, Michael Medwin, Doran Godwin, Liz Crowther
Votes: 447
74. BBC2 Play of the Week (1977–1979)
100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Anthology of plays and novels adapted into feature length movies.
Stars: Judi Dench, Richard O'Callaghan, Frederick Treves, Clive Swift
Votes: 47
75. This Man Craig (1966–1967)
50 min | Drama
Ian Craig is an upbeat science teacher at a secondary school in fictional Straithard, Scotland. He deals with the troubles of his students and colleagues in an optimistic fashion and shares their triumphs.
Stars: John Cairney, Ellen McIntosh, Leonard Maguire, Joan Alcorn
Votes: 17
76. Myth Makers 43: William Hartnell (1999 Video)
60 min | Documentary
Tribuite Mythmakers to William Hartnell who played the orignal Doctor who talking to members of the cast and crew on the TV series and family and friends.
Director: Keith Barnfather | Stars: Christopher Barry, Nicholas Briggs, Jessica Carney, Michael Craze
Votes: 8
77.
Great Performances (1971– )
Episode:
Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe
(1997)
TV-G | Music, Musical
In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
Directors: Richard Olivier, Steve Ruggi | Stars: Vincent Brimble, Christian Camargo, Toby Cockerell, Brian Cox
Votes: 35
78.
The Professionals (1977–1983)
Episode:
Involvement
(1980)
TV-MA | 47 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
With Bodie having shot a suspected drug smuggler outside the flat of witness Ann Holly to save Doyle, Ray consoles her, and they become lovers, intending to marry. An informer tells Doyle ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Burt | Stars: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins, Patricia Hodge
Votes: 109
79.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Inferno
(1965)
TV-G | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Ian and Delos manage to escape from Sevcheria and Tavius agrees to help Barbara rejoin them.The Doctor's attempts to avoid being thrown to the lions inadvertently result in Nero deciding to burn down Rome.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien
Votes: 667
80.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Rescue
(1964)
TV-PG | 22 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Ian, Barbara and the surviving members of their party try to find a way into the Dalek City whilst Alydon prepares the other Thals for an attack. But only the Doctor and Susan are aware of the full extent of the threat the Daleks pose.
Director: Richard Martin | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 1,143
81.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Day of Darkness
(1964)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Tlotoxl's machinations result in both Susan and Ian being arrested.With the TARDIS once again trapped inside the tomb, the travelers' only hope for escape lies with Autloc and Cameca.
Director: John Crockett | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 874
82. Superman (1978)
PG | 143 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.
Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando
Votes: 187,582 | Gross: $134.22M
83. The Man Who Never Was (1956)
Approved | 103 min | Drama, War
In order to fool the Germans into thinking the Allied invasion of Sicily will take place elsewhere, British Military Intelligence comes up with a cunning ruse.
Director: Ronald Neame | Stars: Clifton Webb, Gloria Grahame, Robert Flemyng, Josephine Griffin
Votes: 5,787
84. Armchair Thriller (1978–1981)
25 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Suspense and mystery-themed anthology series.
Stars: Frank Duncan, James Bolam, Maria Aitken, Zena Walker
Votes: 256
85. The Hanged Man (1975)
60 min | Crime, Thriller
After surviving a series of attempts on his life, successful businessman Lew Burnett decides to remain "dead" after the most recent one so he can go undercover and find out which of his close friends and business associates want him dead.
Stars: Colin Blakely, Michael Williams, Gary Watson, John F. Landry
Votes: 38
86. Drama 61-67 (1961–1967)
60 min | Drama
Stars: Brian Haines, Robert Cartland, Alister Williamson, Joe Ritchie
Votes: 30
87. Last Stop White City (2010 Video)
13 min | Documentary, Short
Series of interviews about the characters of Ian and Barbara departing Doctor Who.
Stars: Clive Doig, Simon Guerrier, Richard Martin, William Russell
Votes: 9
88. Mark Gertler: Fragments of a Biography (1981)
51 min
Director: Phil Mulloy | Stars: Antony Sher, Suzanne Burden, David Gant, Janet Henfrey
Votes: 13
89. Doctor Who: Origins (2006 Video)
55 min | Documentary, Sci-Fi
Released as an extra on the begining box story tells the story of Dr who orgins
Stars: Carole Ann Ford, Brian Hodgson, Waris Hussein, Verity Lambert
Votes: 56
90.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Bride of Sacrifice
(1964)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
While the Doctor tries to find a way back to the TARDIS, Tlotoxl continues to plot Barbara's downfall and sees an opening when Susan questions Aztec custom.
Director: John Crockett | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 886
91.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
Journey to the Centre of the TARDIS
(2013)
TV-PG | 47 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
After the TARDIS is caught accidentally by an outer space trash collector, Clara is trapped deep inside of it where she finds herself on a journey through the doctor's past and her future.
Director: Mat King | Stars: Matt Smith, Jenna Coleman, Ashley Walters, Mark Oliver
Votes: 6,090
92. Crown Court (1972–2007)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama
A courtroom drama in which each case is usually presented in three episodes. At the end of the third episode, a jury of "ordinary people" comes to a verdict on the evidence presented.
Stars: Peter Wheeler, Joseph Berry, Richard Colson, Derek Hockridge
Votes: 348
93. Mackenzie (1980)
50 min | Drama
Drama serial by Andrea Newman about the lives and relationships of three families, covering the years 1955 to 1974.
Stars: Jack Galloway, Lynda Bellingham, Kara Wilson, Sheila Ruskin
Votes: 20
94. The Four Minute Mile (1988 TV Movie)
152 min | Biography, Drama, History
A dramatisation of the race to the four-minute mile, featuring Richard Huw as Bannister and Nique Needles as Landy. It was written by David Williamson and directed by Jim Goddard.
Director: Jim Goddard | Stars: Richard Huw, Nique Needles, Adrian Rawlins, John Philbin
Votes: 108
95.
The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956–1957)
Episode:
The Thieves
(1957)
30 min | Adventure, Family
Attempting to show King Arthur how difficult it is to honest employment once a man has been branded a thief, Lancelot persuades the King to join him in the streets . Disguised as robbers , ... See full summary »
Director: Bernard Knowles | Stars: William Russell, Ronald Leigh-Hunt, Cyril Smith, Jack Melford
Votes: 37
96.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Roof of the World
(1964)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The TARDIS arrives on Earth in the 13th century, where it is claimed by famed explorer Marco Polo as a gift for his employer, Kublai Khan. Polo hopes to finally buy his way out of the ... See full summary »
Director: Waris Hussein | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 589
97.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Temple of Evil
(1964)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The TARDIS arrives on Earth landing in 16th century Aztec society. Barbara goes off exploring - despite the Doctor's orders not to wander off - and is taken away by the high priest Autloc ... See full summary »
Director: John Crockett | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 1,002
98.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Slave Traders
(1965)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The travelers decide to take a holiday near ancient Rome, but after a month the Doctor gets restless. He and Vicki determine to visit Rome, and while they are gone Ian and Barbara are ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien
Votes: 705
99.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
All Roads Lead to Rome
(1965)
TV-G | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
While the Doctor and Vicki meet with Nero, Barbara is taken to Rome to be sold while Ian is forced to work as a galley slave.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien
Votes: 663
100.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Conspiracy
(1965)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Ian and Delos are forced to fight each other for their freedom while the Doctor has to perform for Nero's court.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Maureen O'Brien
Votes: 664