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51. London's Burning (1988–2002)
Episode: Ding Dong Merrily (1988)

76 min | Drama

Blue Watch find themselves having to make professional and personal plans for the festive period.

Director: Les Blair | Stars: Rupert Baker, Ross Boatman, James Hazeldine, Katharine Rogers

Votes: 17

52. Pulaski: The TV Detective (1987)

Drama

Actor Larry Summers stars in the TV-series 'Pulaski', about a brave and honest private detective and former priest. Off-camera, Summers is a drunk and general bad-boy - his television ... See full summary »

Stars: David Andrews, Caroline Langrishe, Kate Harper, Rolf Saxon

Votes: 82

53. Pulaski: The TV Detective (1987)
Episode: No Guns Please We're British (1987)

Drama

Kate's father is getting blackmailed, by a crime gang, who say he's had sex with an underage girl, he's never met. Larry makes inquires but suspects he has been set up by his friend Buffy Saunders. Things gets serious when they grab Larry.

Director: Gerry Mill | Stars: David Andrews, Caroline Langrishe, Timothy Carlton, Kate Harper

54. Casualty (1986– )

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama

The everyday lives of the people frequenting the frenetic Accident and Emergency department of Holby City Hospital.

Stars: Derek Thompson, Tony Marshall, Suzanne Packer, Ian Bleasdale

Votes: 3,694

55. Lovejoy (1986–1994)

TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Lovejoy is an irresistible rogue with a keen eye for antiques. The part-time detective scours the murky salerooms, auction halls and stately homes of Britain, always on the lookout for a find.

Stars: Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury, Phyllis Logan

Votes: 3,908

56. London's Burning (1986 TV Movie)

120 min | Drama

The close knit members of Blue Watch, at Blackwell Fire Station, adjust to having a female firefighter join their ranks. The pilot movie for the long-running ITV series.

Director: Les Blair | Stars: Gary McDonald, Mark Arden, James Hazeldine, James Marcus

Votes: 109

57. King of the Ghetto (1986– )

55 min | Drama

BBC Drama about racial tensions in London's east end in the 1980s.

Stars: Tim Roth, Zia Mohyeddin, Gwyneth Strong, Ian Dury

Votes: 29

58. C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985–1987)
Episode: Hit List (1986)

50 min | Crime, Drama

A gang war between the Mafia and the Triads - with the Eyes team smacks in the middle. Maggie. Fred and Tessa face extinction - unless they can crack down on the war barons.

Director: Raymond Menmuir | Stars: Martyn Read, James Marcus, John Salpeas, Steve Rome

Votes: 8

59. Casualty (1986– )
Episode: Blood Brothers (1986)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama

Charlie asks recovering alcoholic King if he could arrange to stand a little closer to his razor; Ewart tries emotional blackmail on Baz.

Director: Antonia Bird | Stars: Bernard Gallagher, Derek Thompson, Brenda Fricker, Julia Watson

Votes: 21

60. Big Deal (1984–1986)
Episode: The Big Sleep (1986)

Comedy, Drama

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Director: Jeremy Summers | Stars: Ray Brooks, Sharon Duce, Pamela Cundell, James Ottaway

61. King of the Ghetto (1986– )
Episode: Episode #1.3 (1986)

Drama

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Director: Roy Battersby | Stars: Tim Roth, Gwyneth Strong, Zia Mohyeddin, Ian Dury

62. Hilary (1984–1986)
Episode: The Award (1986)

Comedy

Hilary is left holding the baby.

Director: Martin Shardlow | Stars: Marti Caine, Jack Smethurst, Philip Madoc, Sandra Carrier

63. EastEnders (1985– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

The everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market.

Stars: Adam Woodyatt, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean, June Brown

Votes: 9,232

64. C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985–1987)

Crime, Drama

An all-female detective outfit, the "Eyes Enquiry Agency", is formed as a front for the Home Office's new security operation the Covert Activities Thames Section (or "C.A.T.S." for short). ... See full summary »

Stars: Jill Gascoine, Leslie Ash, Don Warrington, Tracy-Louise Ward

Votes: 213

65. Mr. Palfrey of Westminster (1984– )
Episode: Music of a Dead Prophet (1985)

TV-14 | 50 min | Drama

A tell-all book alleges that the British government assassinated an Iranian general in the 1950s and helped topple a regime. Ordered to prevent its publication, Palfrey suspects a government cover-up.

Director: John Davies | Stars: Alec McCowen, Caroline Blakiston, Clive Wood, Briony McRoberts

Votes: 18

66. The Bill (1984–2010)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

Police drama series following officers and detectives from Sun Hill Police Station in East London.

Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse

Votes: 4,108

67. Big Deal (1984–1986)

50 min | Comedy, Drama

Lighthearted drama series about Robby Box, a small-time London gambler, and his long-suffering family.

Stars: Ray Brooks, Sharon Duce, Pamela Cundell, James Ottaway

Votes: 222

68. Mr. Palfrey of Westminster (1984– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

He describes himself as "just a civil servant." But in the cloak-and-dagger world of the British security services, mild-mannered Mr. Palfrey (Golden Globe nominee Alec McCowen, Travels ... See full summary »

Stars: Alec McCowen, Caroline Blakiston, Clive Wood, Briony McRoberts

Votes: 167

69. Mitch (1984)

60 min | Drama

Mitch is a newspaper reporter with a difference, he cares about the people he reports.

Stars: John Thaw, David Calder, Clare Higgins, Gawn Grainger

Votes: 31

70. Number One (1984 TV Movie)

106 min | Drama

A down on his luck Irishman in London decides to play snooker for money.

Director: Les Blair | Stars: Bob Geldof, Mel Smith, Alison Steadman, P.H. Moriarty

Votes: 97

71. Hilary (1984–1986)

30 min | Comedy

Sitcom about a TV researcher with a chaotic life.

Stars: Marti Caine, Jack Smethurst, Philip Madoc, Carolyn Moody

Votes: 10

72. Aladdin and the Forty Thieves (1984 TV Movie)

57 min | Family

A pantomime featuring the stars of BBC children's programs in 1983. In faraway Peking, a magic lamp is concealed in a robber's cave. Only a pure and untainted youth can retrieve the magic lamp - his name is Aladdin.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Sarah Greene, Jan Francis, Johnny Morris, Terry Nutkins

Votes: 16

73. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: Rough in the Afternoon (1984)

TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama

Litten allows a man to take a car from the police impound that does not belong to him. Meanwhile, Carver and Edwards attend a domestic dispute that revolves around a custody battle.

Director: Christopher Hodson | Stars: John Salthouse, Eric Richard, Trudie Goodwin, Colin Blumenau

Votes: 49

74. Minder (1979–1994)
Episode: The Long Ride Back to Scratchwood (1984)

TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Ever on the look-out to make money, Arthur buys two thousand tickets for an England-Scotland match at Wembley from ex-Liverpool footballer 'Benno' Benson, and drives North to Scotland with ... See full summary »

Director: Terry Green | Stars: Dennis Waterman, George Cole, Mark Farmer, Alan Hunter

Votes: 74

75. Mitch (1984)
Episode: Business as Usual (1984)

Drama

A police inspector is shot after pursuing a burglar along the street, and everyone Mitch talks to describes him as a saint.

Director: Don Leaver | Stars: John Thaw, David Calder, Gawn Grainger, Philippa Urquhart

Votes: 11

76. Grandad (1979–1984)
Episode: Episode #4.1 (1984)

25 min | Comedy, Family

Grandad has mistakenly treble-booked the hall, and all concerned demand that their booking should take priority: Mr. Watkins with his ornithology lecture, Mrs. Travers with her costume tests and Amelia Wilcox with rehearsals for her play.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Pamela Cundell

77. Grandad (1979–1984)
Episode: Episode #4.2 (1984)

26 min | Comedy, Family

With the hall roof leaking, Grandad takes up a temporary position as caretaker of the council office building. Unfortunately for Grandad, on the way to his new workplace, he causes a traffic accident - with the new mayor.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Helen Cotterill

78. Grandad (1979–1984)
Episode: Episode #4.3 (1984)

25 min | Comedy, Family

Bert sees an advert in the paper for a new caretaker at the Transport Research Institute. Looking for a better-paid job and fancying himself as an inventor, Grandad sets to work on his new creations - including wine-powered rocket fuel.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Helen Cotterill

79. Grandad (1979–1984)
Episode: Episode #4.4 (1984)

24 min | Comedy, Family

Bert and Grandad try to earn some extra money by moonlighting as waiters, but two of their first customers are Mr. Watkins and his secretary.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Helen Cotterill

80. Grandad (1979–1984)
Episode: Episode #4.5 (1984)

23 min | Comedy, Family

Grandad is worried about the health of Captain, his pet parrot. However, through a series of misunderstandings, Mr. Watkins mistakes the vet's advice for a doctor's advice about Grandad.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Helen Cotterill

81. Jane Eyre (1983)

TV-PG | 28 min | Drama, Romance

A young governess falls in love with her mysterious employer, but a terrible secret puts their happiness at risk.

Stars: Zelah Clarke, Timothy Dalton, Carol Gillies, James Marcus

Votes: 3,688

82. The Hard Word (1983– )

60 min | Drama

Unemployment causes emptiness and desolation for two families who thought they had everything.

Stars: Ian Bannen, Duggie Brown, Lynn Farleigh, Sharon Duce

83. The Hard Word (1983– )
Episode: £29,000 a Year for Them, £47.02 a Week for Us (1983)

Drama

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Director: Peter Hammond | Stars: Ian Bannen, Duggie Brown, Lynn Farleigh, Sharon Duce

84. Jane Eyre (1983)
Episode: Reunion (1983)

TV-Y | 28 min | Drama, Romance

Jane is about to accept John Rivers' proposal when she hears Rochester's voice calling her.

Director: Julian Amyes | Stars: Zelah Clarke, Timothy Dalton, Morag Hood, Elaine Donnelly

Votes: 54

85. Jane Eyre (1983)
Episode: Thornfield (1983)

TV-Y | 27 min | Drama, Romance

Conditions have improved at Lowood School & Jane finds a measure of contentment, first as pupil and later as teacher.

Director: Julian Amyes | Stars: Zelah Clarke, Timothy Dalton, Jean Harvey, Blanche Youinou

Votes: 62

86. Jane Eyre (1983)
Episode: Rochester (1983)

TV-Y | 29 min | Drama, Romance

Happy in her new post, Jane gets on with a new pupil, Adele, and the housekeeper, Mrs. Fairfax. She also meets her new employer, Mr. Rochester.

Director: Julian Amyes | Stars: Zelah Clarke, Timothy Dalton, Jean Harvey, Blanche Youinou

Votes: 57

87. Jane Eyre (1983)
Episode: Guests (1983)

TV-Y | 30 min | Drama, Romance

Jane is baffled and fascinated by her employer, Mr. Rochester, who seems more than usually interested in her.

Director: Julian Amyes | Stars: Zelah Clarke, Timothy Dalton, Jean Harvey, Damien Thomas

Votes: 55

88. Jane Eyre (1983)
Episode: A Death in the Family (1983)

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance

Mr. Rochester is entertaining guests and Jane is perturbed by his evident fondness for Blanche Ingram.

Director: Julian Amyes | Stars: Zelah Clarke, Timothy Dalton, Judy Cornwell, Tracey Childs

Votes: 56

89. BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
Episode: A Pocketful of Dreams (1982)

29 min | Drama

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Director: Stuart Urban | Stars: Michael Elphick, Philip Jackson, Wolfe Morris, Debbie Wheeler

90. Terry and June (1979–1987)
Episode: Playing Pool (1982)

Comedy

Anxious to make Tarquin and Melinda envious when they come to dinner Terry decides to buy a goldfish pond for his back garden. He is so clumsy at the centre selling ponds that he has to pay... See full summary »

Director: Peter Whitmore | Stars: Terry Scott, June Whitfield, Bernard Bresslaw, James Marcus

Votes: 10

91. Grandad (1979–1984)
Episode: Episode #3.1 (1982)

25 min | Comedy, Family

The magician Marvello is coming to the hall to perform a magic show, and Grandad and Bert have been assigned to help advertise it. Unfortunately for all concerned, the billboard posters are ruined and Marvello breaks his leg.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Frank Coda

92. Grandad (1979–1984)
Episode: Episode #3.2 (1982)

25 min | Comedy, Family

Grandad and Bert have won a trip to the seaside, but are prevented from going by Mr. Watkins, who insists the council need to cut back on expenses. Grandad and Bert sneak away to the beach anyway - but unfortunately, so does Mr. Watkins.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Helen Cotterill

93. Grandad (1979–1984)
Episode: Episode #3.3 (1982)

23 min | Comedy, Family

Mrs. Tomkins can't afford to put on her play after overspending on costumes. Grandad agrees to talk Mr. Watkins into letting her hire the hall for free, providing she gives him the lead role - but Mr. Watkins also wants the star part.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Anna Dawson

94. Grandad (1979–1984)
Episode: Episode #3.4 (1982)

23 min | Comedy, Family

Mr. Watkins enters the election for Borough Councillor, and tells Grandad he'll knock the hall down if he wins. Determined to save his home, Grandad enters the election himself.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Helen Cotterill

95. Grandad (1979–1984)
Episode: Episode #3.5 (1982)

23 min | Comedy, Family

Grandad is told he's due to inherit £250,000 from his recently-deceased cousin. Hearing the news, Mr. Watkins and Amelia Wilcox get together to try to exploit Grandad's new-found wealth.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, Helen Cotterill

96. Grandad (1979–1984)
Episode: Episode #3.6 (1982)

23 min | Comedy, Family

Grandad and Bert try to repair a blocked water pipe at the hall, and in so doing, discover what Bert believes are ancient Roman artefacts.

Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: Clive Dunn, Geoffrey Russell, James Marcus, James Bree

97. The Chinese Detective (1981–1982)

50 min | Crime, Drama

Detective Sergeant John Ho, a maverick British Chinese police officer, solves crimes in and around London's docklands while dealing with occasional prejudice and distrust within the police force.

Stars: David Yip, Derek Martin, Arthur Kelly, Larrington Walker

Votes: 130

98. Bread or Blood (1981– )

40 min | Drama

Tales of hardship and survival in rural Wiltshire in the early 19th century. Based on W.H. Hudson's 'A Shepherd's Life'.

Stars: Malcolm Storry, Carolyn Pickles, Ian Redford, Sandra Voe

Votes: 12

99. The Chinese Detective (1981–1982)
Episode: Hammer and Nails (1981)

Crime, Drama

The murder of a Chinese club owner sets John Ho in the middle of a gangland struggle for power - and into the bad books of Chief Inspector Berwick.

Director: Terry Green | Stars: David Yip, Derek Martin, Arthur Kelly, Matthew Scurfield

Votes: 5

100. The Chinese Detective (1981–1982)
Episode: The Four from Fulham (1981)

Crime, Drama

Mr Hong holds the key to a big prize which the Fulham gang are desperate to win. John Ho observes them all, and witnesses the evil result of ambition and greed.

Director: Terry Green | Stars: David Yip, Derek Martin, Arthur Kelly, John Bott

Votes: 5