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51. Our Friend Victoria (2017)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Our Friend Victoria is a six-part series in which Victoria's archive is introduced and celebrated by her friends, peers and co-stars. Victoria's rich and varied career spanned four decades,... See full summary »
Stars: Julie Walters, Duncan Preston, Maxine Peake, Michael Ball
Votes: 31
52.
Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode:
Christmas in Chatsworth
(2004)
TV-MA | 75 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The Gallagher family celebrate Christmas 2004, bringing mayhem and death to the Chatsworth estate.
Director: Jonny Campbell | Stars: Anne-Marie Duff, David Threlfall, James McAvoy, Jody Latham
Votes: 280
53.
dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode:
Royals
(1998)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
A minor member of the Royal Family, the Duke of Danby, visits the factory with his wife.
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati
Votes: 98
54.
dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode:
Trouble
(1999)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Jean's husband has left her and she takes her anger out on anyone in sight.
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati
Votes: 80
55.
Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode:
Dead
(2004)
TV-MA | 48 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
As the housing officer and bailiffs continue to plague the Gallaghers, Frank feels the pressure and must deal with it.
Director: Dearbhla Walsh | Stars: Anne-Marie Duff, David Threlfall, James McAvoy, Maggie O'Neill
Votes: 249
56.
Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode:
In with the Maguire's
(2006)
TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The Gallagher clan are pleased when Carl starts bringing money into the household, but his mini-enterprise is at the wrath of the Maguires, just as Lip tries to maintain his relationship with Mandy.
Director: David Threlfall | Stars: David Threlfall, Maggie O'Neill, Dean Lennox Kelly, Maxine Peake
Votes: 129
57.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2003)
Comedy
Joe's marriage is in crisis, Shelia's husband goes missing and Melanie's boyfriend has a surprise for her.
Director: Adrian Shergold | Stars: John Henshaw, Craig Cash, Phil Mealey, Rodney Litchfield
Votes: 76
58.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2003)
Comedy
The Grapes get a visit from the law, not that it's annoying for Ken to worry about, as long as he's got plenty of malt behind the bar.
Director: Adrian Shergold | Stars: Mark Benton, Christine Bottomley, Rodney Litchfield, Craig Cash
Votes: 73
59.
Little Dorrit (2008)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2008)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
John Chivery is heart-broken when Amy rejects his marriage proposal, telling him she will never marry, though Arthur is clearly in her thoughts. News gets back to her father, who becomes ... See full summary »
Director: Dearbhla Walsh | Stars: Russell Tovey, Tom Courtenay, Matthew Macfadyen, Alex Wyndham
Votes: 171
60.
The Way We Live Now (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2001)
TV-14 | 73 min | Drama, Romance
Paul is shocked at the news of his former love, Mrs Hurtle's, arrival in London. She is intent on keeping Paul to the promise of marriage that he made to her two years ago. Paul, now very ... See full summary »
Director: David Yates | Stars: Robert Sterne, Tom Fahy, David Suchet, Tony Pritchard
Votes: 63
61.
The Way We Live Now (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2001)
TV-14 | 73 min | Drama, Romance
A newspaper publishes Paul's claims about Melmotte and the railway, and soon Melmotte is hounded by creditors. Melmotte needs his emergency fund, held in Marie's name, but she refuses to ... See full summary »
Director: David Yates | Stars: David Suchet, Dudley Sutton, Roger Hammond, Cillian Murphy
Votes: 63
62.
Silk (2011–2014)
Episode:
Heavy Metal
(2014)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Martha is engaged by euthanasia campaigner and solicitor Aisha Wiseman to defend Sarah Stephens, accused of helping her tetraplegic daughter Jo to die. Reader is prosecuting and brings in ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Keillor | Stars: Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke, Alex Jennings
Votes: 101
63.
Three Girls (2017)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Schoolgirl Holly Winshaw arrives in Rochdale with her parents and is keen to make friends and fit in.
Director: Philippa Lowthorpe | Stars: Molly Windsor, Paul Kaye, Rupert Procter, Ross Anderson
Votes: 192
64. Shameless (2004–2013)
TV-MA | 90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The lives and relationships of a group of siblings and their estranged father Frank Gallagher on a rough Manchester estate.
Stars: David Threlfall, Rebecca Atkinson, Alice Barry, Nicky Evans
Votes: 18,520
65. Silk (2011–2014)
TV-14 | 1,056 min | Drama
Drama series about life at the Bar, the dilemmas and problems that modern day barristers have to face, and what it means to become a silk.
Stars: Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke, Theo Barklem-Biggs
Votes: 5,590
66. Alan Bennett's Talking Heads (2020)
413 min | Comedy, Drama
New versions of Alan Bennett's much-loved monologues, with some of the best known British performers of their time.
Stars: Jodie Comer, Martin Freeman, Harriet Walter, Kristin Scott Thomas
Votes: 565
67. Choked Up (2023)
13 min | Short, Comedy
A politician learns just how quickly things can go terribly wrong when a career-defining live TV interview goes off the rails due to a surprise coughing attack.
Director: Jill Worsley | Stars: Maxine Peake, Adam James, Sam Fletcher, Rakhee Sharma
Votes: 18
68. Animal Heroes (2013– )
60 min | Documentary
Across the world British service men and women are risking life and limb for their country. Now, in this three-part series for ITV, we meet the four-legged friends who are working at their side
Star: Maxine Peake
Votes: 6
69. Generation Gifted (2018–2020)
120 min | Documentary
Recurring documentary series following the progress of 6 bright teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds, exploring the challenges that they face.
Stars: Maxine Peake, Kian Milburn, Zoe Murray, Aaron Muir
Votes: 17
70.
dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode:
Nightshift
(1998)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
While Tony is receiving chemotherapy his replacement alienates the entire staff.
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati
Votes: 86
71.
dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode:
Scandal
(1998)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Bren's mother brings a new boyfriend and total chaos to the factory.
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati
Votes: 115
72.
Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode:
Abduction
(2004)
TV-MA | 48 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Debbie brings a wondering infant back to her house, but her family must conduct a plan to return him to his parents who believe he's been kidnapped.
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Anne-Marie Duff, David Threlfall, James McAvoy, Maggie O'Neill
Votes: 256
73.
Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode:
True Love
(2005)
TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Steve unexpectedly returns, but Fiona doesn't want to know. Elsewhere, Kash is running for Chatsworth's Councillor against dirty-dealing Bernie Creme, whilst Lillian's husband is killed in an accident.
Director: Dearbhla Walsh | Stars: Anne-Marie Duff, David Threlfall, James McAvoy, Jody Latham
Votes: 172
74.
Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode:
The Wedding
(2006)
TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The day of Frank's wedding to Sheila draws near, but he begins to get cold feet when he learns the fate of her first husband, Sheldon.
Director: Paul Walker | Stars: David Threlfall, Maggie O'Neill, Dean Lennox Kelly, Maxine Peake
Votes: 122
75.
Little Dorrit (2008)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(2008)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
The day dawns when Pet Meagles marries her Henry with Arthur as best man. Henry's mother tells her friend Mrs. Merdle that she has dropped her opposition to the union because the 'Miggles' ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Smith | Stars: Sue Johnston, Andy Serkis, Alun Armstrong, Judy Parfitt
Votes: 160
76.
Little Dorrit (2008)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2008)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
The newly-rich Dorrits leave the Marshalsea and Amy is appalled at how coldly her father treats Arthur when repaying the money he owes. Her snobbish siblings are equally as dismissive of ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Smith | Stars: Claire Foy, Tom Courtenay, Arthur Darvill, James Fleet
Votes: 157
77.
The Way We Live Now (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2001)
TV-14 | 73 min | Drama, Romance
The rich but vulgar Augustus Melmotte moves to London with his family. Society looks down on them, but most can't afford not to socialize with them. Felix Carbury has his eyes set on ... See full summary »
Director: David Yates | Stars: Tom Fahy, Shirley Henderson, Helen Schlesinger, David Suchet
Votes: 73
78.
Silk (2011–2014)
Episode:
The House of Ill Repute
(2012)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Martha defends young Army Captain Ryan at a military court. Under pressure during a Taliban offensive in Afghanistan he is accused of disobeying orders, leading to the death of Private ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Hoar | Stars: Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke, Alex Jennings
Votes: 140
79.
Silk (2011–2014)
Episode:
Shooting Blanks: Part 1
(2012)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Caroline Warwick invites Reader to assist her in prosecuting Jody Farr,accused of killing Martha's client Brendan Kay,in exchange for reducing the murder charge against Fatima to ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Webb | Stars: Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke, Alex Jennings
Votes: 121
80.
The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
Episode:
Benedict Cumberbatch/Matt LeBlanc/Maxine Peake/Calvin Harris feat. Dua Lipa
(2018)
TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Graham is joined by Oscar nominee Benedict Cumberbatch, playing Dr. Strange in Avengers: Infinity War (2018), actor/presenter Matt LeBlanc, playing himself in the final series of Episodes (... See full summary »
Stars: Graham Norton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Matt LeBlanc, Maxine Peake
Votes: 50
81. Marple (2004–2013)
TV-14 | 2,090 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An elderly spinster living in the village of St. Mary Mead helps her friends and relatives solve mysterious murders.
Stars: Geraldine McEwan, Julia McKenzie, Stephen Churchett, Isabella Parriss
Votes: 10,739
82.
dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode:
Fog
(1999)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Jean has a new boyfriend, the Blood Bank arrives, there's a prisoner on the loose.
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati
Votes: 77
83.
dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode:
Gamble
(1999)
TV-14 | 33 min | Comedy
Jane and the dinner ladies have a bet on whether Bren and Tony will finally get it together.
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati
Votes: 78
84.
Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode:
Monica Comes Home
(2004)
TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Debt predators vulture around the Gallaghers, but Frank has something else on his mind - a plan to get his hands on maintenance from his estranged wife and mother of their children.
Director: Dearbhla Walsh | Stars: Anne-Marie Duff, David Threlfall, James McAvoy, Maggie O'Neill
Votes: 237
85.
Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode:
Grandad
(2005)
TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Frank's father arrives at the Gallagher's, much to his displeasure, whilst Veronica feels threatened by Karen's presence when she begins working at the pub.
Director: David Evans | Stars: Anne-Marie Duff, David Threlfall, James McAvoy, Jody Latham
Votes: 196
86.
Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode:
Liamday
(2006)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
After Liam denounces religion in school, Debbie has to act quick when the teachers want a home-visit.
Director: Catherine Morshead | Stars: David Threlfall, Maggie O'Neill, Dean Lennox Kelly, Maxine Peake
Votes: 151
87.
Little Dorrit (2008)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2008)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Amy accompanies Fanny on a visit to the rich and haughty Mrs. Merdle, mother of Fanny's admirer Sparkler, and Amy is shocked that Fanny, who clearly does not love him, is happy to be bribed... See full summary »
Director: Dearbhla Walsh | Stars: Claire Foy, Emma Pierson, Amanda Redman, Eddie Marsan
Votes: 171
88.
Little Dorrit (2008)
Episode:
Episode #1.10
(2008)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
In Venice Fanny continues to cold-shoulder Edmund and spar with his mother, who writes to her husband to employ him,to get him out of Fanny's clutches, in the Bank. The bank is highly ... See full summary »
Director: Adam Smith | Stars: Claire Foy, Pam Ferris, Emma Pierson, Tom Courtenay
Votes: 155
89.
The Way We Live Now (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2001)
TV-14 | 73 min | Drama, Romance
Marie Melmotte arrives in Liverpool with her maid, Didon, on the first stage of her elopement, only to be arrested and taken back home in disgrace after her father has raised the alarm. ... See full summary »
Director: David Yates | Stars: Shirley Henderson, Lilo Baur, Matthew Macfadyen, Richard Cant
Votes: 62
90.
Anne (2022)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2022)
47 min | Drama, History
Ten years after the disaster at Hillsborough, Anne refuses to give up her fight to get justice for her son Kevin.
Director: Bruce Goodison | Stars: Maxine Peake, Lily Shepherd, Bobby Schofield, Clare Calbraith
Votes: 76
91.
Silk (2011–2014)
Episode:
Wooden Overcoat
(2012)
TV-14 | 58 min | Drama
Martha defends Michael Ward,a security van driver accused of neglect and manslaughter when claustrophobic prisoner Richard Doyle has a panic attack and dies in transit. Reader is frustrated... See full summary »
Director: Alice Troughton | Stars: Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke, Alex Jennings
Votes: 117
92.
The Hollow Crown (2012–2016)
Episode:
Henry IV, Part 2
(2012)
Not Rated | 121 min | Drama, History, War
Northumberland swears revenge for his son's death and gathers his allies to fight the ailing king. Meanwhile, the Lord Chief Justice having rebuked Falstaff for being a bad influence on Hal... See full summary »
Director: Richard Eyre | Stars: Alun Armstrong, Will Attenborough, Conrad Asquith, David Bamber
Votes: 1,131
93.
Silk (2011–2014)
Episode:
Big Fish, Small Pond
(2014)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Martha defends footballer Jordan Sinclair, who has attacked fellow player Dean Trent on the pitch in front of thousands - with Clive Reader prosecuting. Just before going into court Martha ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Jobst | Stars: Maxine Peake, Rupert Penry-Jones, Neil Stuke, Frances Barber
Votes: 105
94. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
TV-14 | 34 min | Comedy
Comedy about the workers in a factory canteen.
Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati
Votes: 2,782
95. The Comic Strip Presents (1982– )
Comedy
A series of self contained television movies starring performers from London's "Comic Strip" comedy club and their friends. Noted for a high sense of parody of previous movies, literature, and generally everyone in sight.
Stars: Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Jennifer Saunders, Nigel Planer
Votes: 1,637
96. Victoria Wood: With All the Trimmings (2000 TV Special)
52 min | Comedy
The comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests.
Director: John Birkin | Stars: Victoria Wood, Caroline Aherne, Susie Blake, James Bolam
Votes: 252
97. The Real Anne: Unfinished Business (2022)
60 min | Documentary
Maxine Peake looks at the remarkable battle of Merseyside mum and campaigner Anne Williams, who lost her son Kevin at Hillsborough which is Britain's worst sporting disaster where 97 men, women, and children died.
Director: Iwan Roberts | Stars: Maxine Peake, John Barnes, Andy Burnham
Votes: 13
98.
dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode:
Holidays
(1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Bren is excited to be going in holiday for the first time, while Tony is looking forward to seeing Bren in a bikini.
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati
Votes: 78
99.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Pawns in the Game
(2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Meyer breaks his operating ban to save a child. He is exonerated, but resigns. He is leaving for the USA and Alex is going with him. Chrissie has a house warming party without Owen's knowledge. Mubbs and Lisa get back together.
Director: Keith Boak | Stars: George Irving, Jeremy Edwards, Laura Sadler, Rocky Marshall
Votes: 9
100.
Shameless (2004–2013)
Episode:
We're Getting Married
(2004)
TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
An uninterested Kev lies to an attracted customer that he's marrying his girlfriend, but a drunken Frank overhears and broadcasts it to the pub.
Director: Jonny Campbell | Stars: Anne-Marie Duff, David Threlfall, James McAvoy, Maxine Peake
Votes: 269