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51. Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War (2002)
106 min | Comedy
After her husband's death and being forced into a nursing home, a woman starts looking for independence.
Director: Ian Sharp | Stars: Pauline Collins, Peter Capaldi, Anna Wilson-Jones, Gwenllian Davies
Votes: 870
52. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield
Votes: 323
53. The Lotus Eaters (1972–1973)
50 min | Drama
Erik and Ann Sheppard run a bar on a Greek island, but all is not what it seems: both have murky pasts that they would prefer to forget. Erik is a reformed alcoholic and Korean war veteran ... See full summary »
Stars: Ian Hendry, Wanda Ventham, Anthony Stamboulieh, Stefan Gryff
Votes: 107
54. Alas Smith & Jones (1984–1998)
30 min | Comedy
Mel Smith and Griff Rhys-Jones present a series of short (often tasteless, always scathing) sketches about modern life and the stupidity and gullibility of those who believe in it.
Stars: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones, Geoffrey McGivern, Robin Driscoll
Votes: 1,923
55. The Fenn Street Gang (1971–1973)
30 min | Comedy
The lives and adventures of the pupils of class 5C from 'Please Sir', after they have left Fenn Street School.
Stars: Peter Cleall, Carol Hawkins, David Barry, Peter Denyer
Votes: 103
56. Invasion: UFO (1974)
Not Rated | 97 min | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
An organization called SHADO fights off aliens who are infiltrating Earth by disguising themselves as humans.
Directors: Gerry Anderson, Cyril Frankel, Jeremy Summers, David Tomblin | Stars: Ed Bishop, Michael Billington, Gabrielle Drake, Wanda Ventham
Votes: 473
57. Mogul (1965–1972)
50 min | Drama
Adventure drama series based around the fictitious Mogul Oil Company and the exploits of its chief "troubleshooter", Peter Thornton (Ray Barrett).
Stars: Geoffrey Keen, Philip Latham, Ray Barrett, Robert Hardy
Votes: 92
58. Lost Empires (1986)
420 min | Drama
In 1913, young Richard Herncastle joins his Uncle Nick's magic act and is introduced to the enchanted world of the British music hall. Travelling from one city to the next, assisting at ... See full summary »
Stars: Colin Firth, John Castle, Gillian Bevan, Mike Edmonds
Votes: 353
59. ITV Playhouse (1967–1982)
Comedy, Drama
Anthology series of dramatic works.
Stars: Michael Bryant, William Simons, Katherine Barker, Geoffrey Palmer
Votes: 88
60. Out of the Unknown (1965–1971)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
A classic anthology science fiction series which features adaptations of stories by famous authors including Isaac Asimov, J.G. Ballard, Frederik Pohl and John Wyndham.
Stars: John Gabriel, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Erik Chitty, Peter Copley
Votes: 175
61. Hadleigh (1969–1976)
60 min | Drama
James Hadleigh is the squire of the village in this series created by Robert Barr.
Stars: Gerald Harper, Peter Dennis, Ambrosine Phillpotts, Alastair Hunter
Votes: 84
62. Love Story (1963–1974)
60 min | Drama
British anthology series of short plays on the theme of romance.
Stars: T.P. McKenna, Frances Cuka, Keith Barron, Patrick Macnee
Votes: 137
63. The Big Job (1965)
85 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
An inept gang of bank robbers led by George The Brain is caught and sentenced to 15 years hard labour each. When they are released from prison they start out to collect the money they had ... See full summary »
Director: Gerald Thomas | Stars: Sidney James, Sylvia Syms, Dick Emery, Joan Sims
Votes: 882
64. On the Beat (1962)
106 min | Comedy
Norman wants to be a policeman like his father was, but he fails the height test (amongst others). One day he gets out his father's old uniform and "walks the beat". This leads to a level of chaos that only Norman could cause.
Director: Robert Asher | Stars: Norman Wisdom, Jennifer Jayne, Raymond Huntley, David Lodge
Votes: 1,051
65. Doctor at Large (1971)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Following his student misadventures in Doctor in the House (1969), Michael Upton (Barry Evans) starts out on an equally fun-filled but disaster-prone solo career. He moves through a variety... See full summary »
Stars: Barry Evans, George Layton, Geoffrey Davies, Richard O'Sullivan
Votes: 273
66. The Expert (1968–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Professor John Hardy is a forensic scientist who works not only for the police but also for other interested parties.
Stars: Marius Goring, Ann Morrish, Victor Winding, Michael Farnsworth
Votes: 42
67. Next of Kin (1995–1997)
30 min | Comedy
When orphaned grandchildren become wards of retirees bound for France, the couple's plans change. The hostile, peculiar-eating children and resentful woman are met by the somewhat helpful housekeeper Liz.
Stars: Penelope Keith, William Gaunt, Ann Gosling, Matt Clarke
Votes: 163
68. No Hiding Place (1959–1967)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Tales of Scotland Yard centering on a detective team. A sort of halfway house between "Dixon of Dock Green" and "'Z' Cars." The detectives are still 1950s-style with good elocution and ... See full summary »
Stars: Raymond Francis, Eric Lander, Johnny Briggs, Michael McStay
Votes: 97
69. Love and Marriage (1984–1986)
Drama
Romantic anthology series from Yorkshire Television.
Stars: Lynn Farleigh, Beverley Callard, Julie Walters, Wanda Ventham
Votes: 19
70. Rutland Weekend Television (1975–1976)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Comedy sketch series purporting to show the programming of a low key regional television service.
Stars: Eric Idle, Neil Innes, David Battley, Henry Woolf
Votes: 139
71. Don't Wait Up (1983–1990)
30 min | Comedy
Tom Latimer is a young GP, his father Toby is a Harley Street consultant. Tom, in the process of divorcing his wife, sees his newly found bachelor life disrupted when his father leaves his wife, Tom's mother, and moves in with him.
Stars: Nigel Havers, Tony Britton, Dinah Sheridan, Susan Valentine
Votes: 137
72. A Stitch in Time (1963)
G | 89 min | Comedy
An accident in the butcher's shop leads Norman and Mr Grimsdale to the hospital where, after causing the normal amount of chaos, Norman finds Lindy, a little girl who hasn't spoken or ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Asher | Stars: Norman Wisdom, Edward Chapman, Jeanette Sterke, Jerry Desmonde
Votes: 1,271
73. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)
60 min | Drama
Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".
Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown
Votes: 66
74. Call My Bluff (II) (1965–1988)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two teams of three alternate between giving and guessing the meanings of obscure English words.
Stars: Robert Robinson, Frank Muir, Patrick Campbell, Arthur Marshall
Votes: 86
75. The Navy Lark (1959)
Approved | 82 min | Comedy
Film version of a popular BBC radio show about the incompetent crew of a Royal Navy ship.
Director: Gordon Parry | Stars: Cecil Parker, Ronald Shiner, Leslie Phillips, Elvi Hale
Votes: 130
76. The Caesars (1968)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
After years of civil war following the assassination of Julius Caesar, his adopted son Octavian manages to unite the various factions and assume control of the Roman Empire. Taking the name... See full summary »
Stars: Freddie Jones, André Morell, Caroline Blakiston, Barrie Ingham
Votes: 145
77. Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965–1973)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology drama series of short plays shown on BBC Television.
Stars: Robin Chadwick, Donald Sinden, Helen Lindsay, Paul Moriarty
Votes: 57
78. The Human Jungle (1963–1964)
60 min | Drama
Dr. Roger Corder, a gifted and compassionate psychologist, treats the mental disorders of his patients through a mix of Freudian and Laingian techniques.
Stars: Herbert Lom, Michael Johnson, Sally Smith, Mary Yeomans
Votes: 179
79. The Rag Trade (1961–1963)
30 min | Comedy
Fenner Fashions makes women's clothing. Reg Turner (Reg Varney) is the downtrodden foreman on the shop floor. The machinists are all women, led by their union rep, Paddy Fleming (Miriam ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Jones, Miriam Karlin, Reg Varney, Wanda Ventham
Votes: 96
80. Executive Stress (1986–1988)
30 min | Comedy
Caroline Fairchild returns to work as an Editorial Director for Oasis Publishing after spending the last 25 years raising her five children. Her husband, Donald Fairchild works for ... See full summary »
Stars: Penelope Keith, Harry Ditson, Elizabeth Counsell, Mark Caven
Votes: 161
81. Mister Ten Per Cent (1967)
Not Rated | 84 min | Comedy
Percy Pointer's passion in life is the theatre, and all his spare time is devoted to the play he is writing.When it's finished it arrives on the desk of a London impresario, at a time when he wants to stage a flop.
Director: Peter Graham Scott | Stars: Charlie Drake, Derek Nimmo, Wanda Ventham, John Le Mesurier
Votes: 72
82. We Joined the Navy (1962)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy, Romance
This is the story of the riotous, romantic, exciting, astonishing and highly entertaining adventures of Lieutenant Commander "Bodger" Badger, R.N. (Kenneth More). An exceptionally likeable fellow, the Badger has one besetting sin, a shining honesty.
Director: Wendy Toye | Stars: Kenneth More, Lloyd Nolan, Joan O'Brien, Mischa Auer
Votes: 241
83. The Spy with a Cold Nose (1966)
Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy
A dog with a spying device under its skin is sent to the Russian government as a present. When the Russians send the dog to a veterinary, British spy must get to the dog first and retrieve the spying device.
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Laurence Harvey, Daliah Lavi, Lionel Jeffries, Eric Sykes
Votes: 177
84. Mrs Thursday (1966–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
An elderly cleaning lady inherits her boss's house, fortune--and butler.
Stars: Kathleen Harrison, Hugh Manning, Richard Caldicot, George Waring
Votes: 67
86. Hope & Glory (1999–2000)
50 min | Drama
The main school in an economically depressed area, Hope Park Comprehensive has been on the verge of closing for years. Things begin to look up when the weary headmaster Neil Bruce is ... See full summary »
Stars: Lenny Henry, Sara Stephens, Amanda Redman, Gillian Kearney
Votes: 77
87. Love Is a Woman (1966)
Not Rated | 80 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An undercover agent is sent to investigate dope smuggling on a sun-drenched Mediterranean island. When both of his principal subjects die in mysterious reasons, he soon finds that he is also involved in a murder investigation.
Director: Frederic Goode | Stars: Mark Burns, Shaun Curry, William Dexter, Wanda Ventham
Votes: 169
88. Hugh and I (1962–1967)
30 min | Comedy
Terry Scott is a youngish bachelor who wants to achieve wealth without putting in any hard work. The scheming Terry lives with his mother at 33, Lobelia Avenue in Tooting, London. They have... See full summary »
Stars: Hugh Lloyd, Terry Scott, Vi Stevens, Mollie Sugden
Votes: 47
89. BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960–1963)
60 min | Drama
BBC Sunday-Night Play is the anthology drama series which replaced Sunday Night Theatre in 1960.
Stars: Brian Rix, Joby Blanshard, Cyril Luckham, John Bennett
Votes: 131
90. Fallen Hero (1978–1979)
60 min | Drama
good story about a rugby union superstar who turns pro after a injury to take the money as a rugby league player
Stars: Del Henney, Wanda Ventham, Barry Stanton, John Wheatley
Votes: 18
91. The Intelligence Men (1965)
103 min | Comedy, Mystery
Coffee shop manager meets agent, gets drawn into 1960s London spy world. Posing as Major Cavendish, infiltrates organization to uncover assassination plot against Russian ballerina at Covent Garden, aided by MI5 friend.
Director: Robert Asher | Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, William Franklyn, April Olrich
Votes: 514
92. Verdict (1998– )
54 min
A courtoom drama series where members of the public are the jury, who give their verdict on the cases.
Stars: Susan Duerden, Idris Elba, Sarah Lancashire, Emilia Fox
93. Dial M for Murder (1974)
50 min | Thriller
Anthology of crime stories in which the telephone plays a key role.
Stars: Jay Neill, Robert Lister, Gemma Jones, Patrick Macnee
Votes: 13
94. Teenage Bad Girl (1956)
100 min | Crime, Drama
Poor Valerie just can't seem to straighten out her delinquent teenage daughter Janet, whose sleazy boyfriend is leading her down a rebellious path of crime and moral turpitude that could ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wilcox | Stars: Anna Neagle, Sylvia Syms, Norman Wooland, Wilfrid Hyde-White
Votes: 143
95. The Vanishing Man (1997–1998)
54 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Nick Cameron is sent to prison for a crime he didn't commit. He takes part in a secret government experiment that as a side effect allows him to become invisible whenever he comes in contact with water. He escapes to prove his innocence.
Stars: Neil Morrissey, Lucy Akhurst, John Castle, Mark Womack
Votes: 208
96. The Rat Catchers (1966–1967)
60 min | Drama, Thriller
A highly secret British Intelligence Unit is set up to deal with enemy menaces, staffed by three tough & capable operatives - the flamboyant Peregrine Smith, cold & logical Davidson, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Gerald Flood, Glyn Owen, Philip Stone, James Kerry
Votes: 18
97. Blandings Castle (1967– )
30 min | Comedy
Clarence Threepwood, 9th Earl of Emsworth, lord and master of Blandings Castle, wants nothing more than to talk to his prize pig and potter about in his gardens. Reality intrudes in the form of family duties and his strong-willed sisters.
Stars: Ralph Richardson, Stanley Holloway, Meriel Forbes, Jack Radcliffe
Votes: 23
98. Kate (1970–1972)
60 min | Drama
Kate Graham (Phyllis Calvert) works on a popular magazine as agony column writer "Dear Monica". Sometimes (in fact most times) she cannot help getting personally involved with the desperate who write to her.
Stars: Phyllis Calvert, Elizabeth Burger, Penelope Keith, Jack Hedley
Votes: 13
99. The Liars (1966– )
60 min | Drama
One episode told the story of a joke that killed by laughter. The writer was put on trial for murder but when the joke was read out in court, it had a dire effect on everyone but him.
Stars: William Mervyn, Nyree Dawn Porter, Isla Blair, Ian Ogilvy
Votes: 18
100. Going for a Song (1965–1977)
Game-Show
Entertaining antiques quiz programme with two celebrities and two antiques experts. A mystery object was handed to the celebrities in turn who had to describe what it was, how old it was ... See full summary »
Stars: Max Robertson, Arthur Negus, Roger Warner, Ian Harris
Votes: 9