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51.
Inspector Lewis (2006–2015)
Episode:
Fearful Symmetry
(2012)
TV-PG | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After a pretty graduate student moonlighting as a baby sitter is found bound on a bed and smothered, it is found that she posed for provocative bondage photos.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Abigail Hardingham, Georgia Taylor, Ciarán McMenamin, Lucy Cohu
Votes: 610
52. Raw (2008–2013)
Drama
TV series centering around the Dublin restaurant 'Raw' and the lives of its staff.
Stars: Charlene McKenna, Keith McErlean, Damon Gameau, Aisling O'Sullivan
Votes: 406
53.
Hamish Macbeth (1995–1997)
Episode:
Destiny: Part 1
(1997)
Not Rated | 49 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
TV John's brother Kenneth breaks out of jail and returns to Lochdubh in search of the Stone of Destiny. Hamish learns a great secret that he must protect.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Sean Scanlan, Richard Marsella, Kenny Ireland, Caroline Loncq
Votes: 98
54. When Harvey Met Bob (2010 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
In October 1984, rock musician Bob Geldof is appalled by the misery of starving Ethiopians as seen on television and persuades his pop musician friends to record the million-selling charity... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Domhnall Gleeson, Ian Hart, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Paul Rhys
Votes: 300
55. The Russian Bride (2001 TV Movie)
60 min | Drama, Thriller
Christopher, a middle-aged man who is obsessed with repairing old radios, marries the Russian bride Natasha. She comes to live with him and his mother Dora in his London house. Dora ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Lia Williams, Sheila Hancock, Douglas Hodge, Alex Giannini
Votes: 54
56.
Hamish Macbeth (1995–1997)
Episode:
A Perfectly Simple Explanation
(1996)
Not Rated | 51 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A religious group declares that Hamish is the devil, leading Hamish to investigate. What he discovers is more complex than he imagined. On the personal front, Alex and Hamish begin cohabitating.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Philip Jackson, Brian Alexander, Juliet Cadzow, Ron Donachie
Votes: 133
57.
Silent Witness (1996– )
Episode:
Schism: Part 1
(2006)
TV-14 | 65 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Harry and Nikki deal with the case of a young woman who is found dead in an animal shelter. Her dead body has obviously been posed and the autopsy reveals she may have been tortured before ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Jemima Rooper, William Gaminara, Nicholas Jones, Paul Panting
Votes: 176
58.
Performance (1991–1998)
Episode:
The Entertainer
(1993)
90 min | Drama
The play uses the metaphor of the dying music hall tradition, specifically fictional music hall star Archie Rice, to comment on the moribund state of the British Empire in the 1950s.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: George Beach, Michael Gambon, Nicholas Hewetson, Helen McCrory
Votes: 10
59.
Snatch (2017–2018)
Episode:
Going in Heavy
(2017)
Not Rated | 42 min | Comedy, Crime
To retrieve the stolen diamonds, Albert formulates a plan and seeks the help of his father's old accomplice. Lily finds the gold biscuit that Charlie dropped in the bathroom.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Rupert Grint, Luke Pasqualino, Lucien Laviscount, Marc Warren
Votes: 114
60.
Snatch (2017–2018)
Episode:
Across the Pond
(2017)
Not Rated | 42 min | Comedy, Crime
Desperate to pay back Saul before time runs out, Albert, Charlie and their new ally, Chloe Koen, fly to New York to fence the gold. But a careless mistake leaves them racing all over the ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Rupert Grint, Luke Pasqualino, Lucien Laviscount, Marc Warren
Votes: 110
61. Snatch (2017–2018)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy, Crime
A group of up-and-coming hustlers who stumble upon a truck-load of stolen gold bullion are suddenly thrust into the high-stakes world of organized crime.
Stars: Rupert Grint, Luke Pasqualino, Lucien Laviscount, Phoebe Dynevor
Votes: 4,757
62. BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
60 min | Drama
BBC2 Playhouse was a British one-hour episode anthology television series produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Stars: Ralph G. Morse, Gawn Grainger, John Bluthal, Trevor Laird
Votes: 138
63.
Silent Witness (1996– )
Episode:
Schism: Part 2
(2006)
TV-14 | 65 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Harry and the police desperately search for Nikki as they continue to find more bodies. The animal rights activists' target is a well known pharmaceutical firm that is undertaking research ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Sam Spruell, Emilia Fox, Joseph Mawle, Antonia Campbell-Hughes
Votes: 162
64.
Snatch (2017–2018)
Episode:
All That Glitters
(2017)
Not Rated | 43 min | Comedy, Crime
After being double crossed by a club owner with mob connections, a group of friends plans a heist; an unexpected discovery changes everything.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Rupert Grint, Luke Pasqualino, Lucien Laviscount, Marc Warren
Votes: 209
65.
Snatch (2017–2018)
Episode:
Badda Bling
(2017)
Not Rated | 42 min | Comedy, Crime
As Albert, Charlie and Billy process their windfall, footage of the heist goes viral, reaching the eyes of Bob Fink, a dirty cop with old ties to the Hill family. Meanwhile, in a new scheme... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Rupert Grint, Luke Pasqualino, Lucien Laviscount, Marc Warren
Votes: 134
66. Murder in Eden (1991– )
55 min | Crime, Mystery
The landlord of a pub in a remote Irish village murders his barman, and is then threatened by a mysterious blackmailer.
Stars: Peter Firth, Tony Doyle, Ian Bannen, Tara MacGowran
Votes: 22
67. Screen One (1985–2002)
120 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Anthology of unconnected movies of different genres.
Stars: Mark Chapman, Alfred Molina, Julie Walters, Geraldine James
Votes: 139
68. Screenplay (1986–1993)
Drama
An anthology drama series.
Stars: John Kavanagh, Tony Doyle, Michael Liebmann, Benjamin Whitrow
Votes: 94
69. Performance (1991–1998)
180 min | Drama
An anthology series of various plays and dramatic performances.
Stars: Ian Holm, Elizabeth McGovern, Ronald Pickup, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 93
70. Underbelly (1992– )
60 min
A successful property developer stands trial for corruption, while his best friend, the Minister for Prisons, struggles to quell a protest. Just when both men seem destined to win, fate takes a hand and their lives are changed forever.
Stars: David Hayman, Tom Wilkinson, John McArdle, Christine Kavanagh
Votes: 18
71. After the War (1989)
60 min | Drama
Two boys Michael and Joe become friends when Joe arrives at St. George's school in England as a refugee student. Both are Jewish but one has grown up in a middle class English home, while ... See full summary »
Stars: Adrian Lukis, Clare Higgins, Ingrid Hafner, Robert Reynolds
Votes: 43
72. Who Gets the Dog? (2007 TV Movie)
115 min | Comedy, Drama
A drama about a couple on the edge of divorce, their solicitors, their daughter and of course, their dog.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Kevin Whately, Alison Steadman, Stephen Mangan, Emma Pierson
Votes: 49
73.
Marple (2004–2013)
Episode:
Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
(2009)
TV-PG | 82 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cryptic final words of a dying man lead Miss Marple and two young adventurers to a dysfunctional family harboring dark secrets.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Julia McKenzie, Sean Biggerstaff, David Buchanan, Siwan Morris
Votes: 1,620
74. Uncle Adolf (2005 TV Movie)
92 min | Drama
A young girl becomes the great love of the Nazi leader's life. It spans the years between 1929 and 1945, and focuses on Hitler's obsessive relationship with his niece Geli Raubal (Elaine ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Ken Stott, Christine Tremarco, Ron Donachie, Stacy Hart
Votes: 230
75. Summer Season (1985)
55 min | Drama
Stars: Tim Wylton, Marion Bailey, Charles Dale, Nicholas Gecks
Votes: 35
76. Little White Lie (2008 TV Movie)
70 min | Drama
Little White Lie follows the story of a luckless actor named Barry who has recently split from his girlfriend. He is seen wallowing at home in his pyjamas, where he becomes fixated on a ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Andrew Scott, Anthony Morris, David Murray, David Pearse
Votes: 135
77. Screen Two (1985–1998)
TV-14 | 120 min | Drama
In 1984 Kenith Trodd joined BBC team responding to Channel 4 releases, leading to transition from BBC studio plays to Screen One/Two anthology series. Trodd oversaw first group of titles in these series in 1985.
Stars: Jude North, Roger Brierley, Geoffrey Chater, Norman Jones
Votes: 245
78. Bait (2002 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama, Thriller
When Jack Blake (Sir John Hurt) picks up a woman and her daughter, stranded when their car breaks down, he is struck by the daughter's resemblance to his own murdered child. Jack sees an ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: John Hurt, Sheila Hancock, Rachael Stirling, Angeline Ball
Votes: 108
79.
Screen Two (1985–1998)
Episode:
Do Not Disturb
(1991)
TV-14 | Drama
When Jenny and Bruce Coldfield bring a curious party of enthusiasts to a remote Norfolk village to visit the hidden world of ghost story writer Eleanor Mont other forces start to stir.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Frances Barber, Peter Capaldi, Éva Darlan, Stefan Schwartz
Votes: 34
80. A Room with a View (2007 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 93 min | Drama
In the Edwardian era, Marian Honeychurch and her two just-of-age children Lucy and Freddy Honeychurch are a carefree, fun-loving family living on Summer Street in the country town of Surrey... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Elaine Cassidy, Laurence Fox, Rafe Spall, Sophie Thompson
Votes: 1,368
81. The Ebb-Tide (1998 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 97 min | Adventure
A down-on-his-luck sea captain accepts an assignment on a rickety boat with a mysterious cargo and a questionable crew. As disaster befalls disaster, the crew finds itself on an uncharted ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Chris Barnes, Steven Mackintosh, John Adewole
Votes: 71
82. Love in the Lockdown (2021– )
Drama
A new online play in 9 short episodes with music that follows medieval musician Emilia and playwright Giovanni in the early stages of an intense relationship, which starts with awkward ... See full summary »
Stars: Rachael Stirling, Alec Newman, Leila Mimmack
83. Floating Off (1983 TV Movie)
70 min | Drama
Businessman Jack Humpage and his secretary Janice try to make an unconventional deal with a merchant bank before Humpage's son finds out.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Peter Woodthorpe, Graham Crowden, Brenda Blethyn, Hugh Dickson
84. A Wanted Man (1989 TV Movie)
Drama
A play in three parts. Part One: 'The Interrogation of John'. A young man is apprehended late at night close to the scene of an horrific murder. He's taken to a police station and for one ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: David Fielder, Michael Fitzgerald, Rupert Holliday-Evans, Denis Quilley
85.
BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
Episode:
The Sidmouth Letters
(1982)
35 min | Drama
Shorty, an academic scavenger, believes he has tracked down some letters revealing an unexpected side to Miss Jane Austen's nature.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Philip O'Brien, Jane Wymark, Fiona Walker, Patience Collier
86.
The Fourth Arm (1983– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1983)
Drama, War
The unit are put under a crisis reaction test to see how they act under attack. Training intensifies with the group put under extreme interrogation methods to see how they cope. Capt. Macaulay attempted night out comes a cropper.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Paul Shelley, Neil Stacy, Eve Polycarpou, Angela Cheyne
87.
The Fourth Arm (1983– )
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1983)
Drama, War
Captain Macaulay position on the unit is in doubt when he struggles to overcome his fear on his first parachute. Solange 'Chardonneret' Rohr is informed that she will go into France as reconnaissance before the main group.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Paul Shelley, Philip Latham, Neil Stacy, Eve Polycarpou
88.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
Last Love
(1983)
58 min | Comedy, Drama
Annabel, an upper-middle-class widow, falls in love with Jack, a self-made man of humble origins. Her grown-up children do not approve.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Elizabeth Sellars, Dave King, Edward Hardwicke, Rosemary McHale
89.
The Fourth Arm (1983– )
Episode:
Episode #1.9
(1983)
Drama, War
Major Gallagher wants to be relieved of duty due to the attrition rate among the recruits. Scientist 'Hibou' starts playing up, causing friction among the group. 'Merle' and 'Ferdy' start to plan for future together if they survive.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Paul Shelley, Philip Latham, Neil Stacy, Roy Boyd
90.
BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
Episode:
By George
(1982)
Drama
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Benjamin Whitrow, John Matshikiza, Pauline Yates, Lala Lloyd
91.
Screen One (1985–2002)
Episode:
Home Run
(1989)
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Back in London from abroad, Bill English has it all - smart flat with a river view, flash car and, of course, the beautiful Anna. But he was born and brought up in these parts and ... See full summary »
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Michael Kitchen, Corinne Dacla, Keith Barron, Ethna Roddy
92.
Summer Season (1985)
Episode:
Radio Pictures
(1985)
145 min | Drama
Actors rehearse and record a radio play.
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Dinsdale Landen, Geoffrey Palmer, Frances Tomelty, Frances Low
93.
After the War (1989)
Episode:
In the Sixties
(1989)
Drama
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Adrian Lukis, Serena Gordon, Leo Faulkner, Clare Higgins
94.
After the War (1989)
Episode:
Love and Kisses
(1989)
Drama
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Adrian Lukis, Gareth Thomas, Serena Gordon, Shaughan Seymour
95.
Love in the Lockdown (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2021)
Drama
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Alec Newman, Rachael Stirling
96.
Love in the Lockdown (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2021)
Drama
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Alec Newman, Rachael Stirling
97.
Love in the Lockdown (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2021)
Drama
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Alec Newman, Rachael Stirling
98.
Love in the Lockdown (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2021)
Drama
Director: Nicholas Renton | Star: Rachael Stirling
99.
Love in the Lockdown (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2021)
Drama
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Alec Newman, Rachael Stirling
100.
Love in the Lockdown (2021– )
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2021)
Drama
Director: Nicholas Renton | Stars: Leila Mimmack, Alec Newman, Rachael Stirling