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51. Imagine (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Biography, History
Wide-ranging BBC arts programme.
Stars: Alan Yentob, Tracey Emin, Chuck Close, Richard Rogers
Votes: 146
52. Christmas University Challenge (2011– )
Game-Show
Seasonal specials featuring teams of distinguished graduates rather than current students.
Stars: Roger Tilling, Jeremy Paxman, Amol Rajan, Carla Mendonça
Votes: 28
53. George Michael: A Different Story (2004)
93 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
George Michael documentary film
Director: Southan Morris | Stars: George Michael, Sting, Mariah Carey, Elton John
Votes: 455
54. Citizens of Boomtown: The Story of the Boomtown Rats (2020 TV Movie)
91 min | Documentary, Music
Bob Geldof and the re-formed Boomtown Rats will talk about their legendary punk band.
Director: Billy McGrath | Stars: Sting, Bono, Bob Geldof, Sinéad O'Connor
Votes: 25
55. David Bowie: Stardust (2017 Video)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
This documentary tells the story of how Bowie became one of the most iconic creations in the history of pop music. From his music, the fashion and the theatrical stage presents which turned Bowie into the biggest craze since the Beatles.
Directors: Elena Carmen, Billy Simpson | Stars: Roger Buehler, Paul Gambaccini, Kevin Cummins, Pat Pope
Votes: 25
56. Queen Under Review 1980-1991 (2006 Video)
78 min | Documentary, Music
A look back at Queen's second decade of music, which included their move into composing movie soundtracks, their historic performance at Live Aid (1985) and Freddie Mercury's decline with AIDS.
Director: Chris Davies | Stars: Sian Jones, Malcolm Dome, Daryl Easlea, Paul Gambaccini
Votes: 6
57. John Peel's Record Box (2005 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
An exclusive insight into the private record collection of the renowned DJ and broadcaster, marking the first anniversary of his death.
Director: Elaine Shepherd | Stars: Damon Albarn, Laurie Anderson, Jeff Beck, Billy Bragg
Votes: 36
58. Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were (2018 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Comedy
A celebration of the life and work of one of Britain's favorite entertainers, Ken Dodd, as told in his own words and with testimony from friends and family.
Director: Ian Denyer | Stars: Craig Charles, Ken Dodd, Russ Abbot, Michael Billington
Votes: 8
59. The Ultimate Pop Star (2004 TV Special)
215 min | Music, Comedy
A countdown of the best-selling acts in the history of the UK singles chart.
Stars: Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Bryan Adams, Benny Andersson
Votes: 12
60. Omnibus (1967–2003)
Not Rated | 43 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Arts documentary series with concerts and experimental dramatizations.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Kirsty Wark, David Collings, Michael Hordern
Votes: 294
61. Freddie (2023)
49 min | Music
Freddie Mercury was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range - the lead singer of Queen defied the conventions of a typical rock frontman. He paved the way for ... See full summary »
Director: Finlay Bald | Stars: Kashmira Cooke, Paul Gambaccini, Rosie Horide, Mick Rock
Votes: 56
62. ABBA Forever: The Winner Takes It All (2019 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
The history of ABBA's success told in retrospective by its former members.
Director: Chris Hunt | Stars: Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, Anni-Frid Lyngstad
Votes: 239
63. The Real... (1998–2004)
65 min | Documentary
Stars: Patricia Mountbatten, Mark Easton, Philip Ziegler, Audrey Whiting
Votes: 11
64. Freddie Mercury: The Ultimate Showman (2019)
Documentary, Biography, Music
Queen is one of the most iconic rock bands in the history of music but they didn't earn their prestige overnight. Led by the eccentric visionary Freddie Mercury, Queen conquered the world. ... See full summary »
Director: Jordan Hill | Stars: Shaun Phillip Cantwell, Paul Gambaccini, Eric Hall, Rosie Horide
Votes: 37
65. Pop Quiz (1981–1984)
30 min | Game-Show, Music
Early Saturday evening quiz show hosted by Radio 1 DJ Mike Read. Each week 2 Teams of pop stars battle it out, not for prizes, but for self-respect! Rounds include song intros, lyrics and musical general knowledge.
Stars: Mike Read, Roger Taylor, Midge Ure, Paul Jones
Votes: 42
66. The Story of the Songs (2020– )
Documentary
Exploring the stories behind some of the most iconic songs of the last century.
Stars: Shaun Keaveny, Katie Puckrik, David Grant, Zeena Koda
Votes: 34
67. Breakfast with Frost (1993–2005)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: David Frost, Iain Duncan Smith, Charles Kennedy, Tony Blair
Votes: 69
68. 100 Greatest Number One Singles (2001 TV Special)
Documentary, Music
Stars: Graham Norton, Bryan Adams, Marc Almond, Emma B
Votes: 40
69. The World According to Kenny Everett (2015 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
ITV commissioned a one off special celebrating the life of one of Britain's most loved performers Kenny Everett, which guarantees to be 'in the best possible taste'.
Director: Verity Newman | Stars: Kenny Everett, Johnny Beerling, Simon Booker, Peter Brown
Votes: 16
70.
Panorama (1953– )
Episode:
Jimmy Savile: What the BBC Knew
(2012)
Documentary, News
An investigation into how Sir Jimmy Savile OBE was able to abuse children unhindered for many years and how many people within the BBC knew anything about it.
Director: Howard Bradburn | Stars: Shelley Jofre, Jon Bird, Derek Chinnery, Rodney Collins
Votes: 15
71. Karen Carpenter: Goodbye to Love (2016 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Drama, Music
The rise and tragic fall of iconic American singer Karen Carpenter. An overbearing mother, complex family dynamic, and personal insecurities led this gifted singer down a dark road called Anorexia Nervosa.
Director: John Holdsworth | Stars: Adele Keating, Chris Ellis-Stanton, Fidelis Morgan, Terry Jermyn
Votes: 83
72. I'm Not in Love: The Story of 10cc (2015 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Music
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of "I'm Not in Love", the original members of 10cc - Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme - reunite to tell their story.
Directors: Roger Penny, Charlie Thomas | Stars: 10cc, Graham Gouldman, Lol Creme, Kevin Godley
Votes: 94
73.
The Story of the Songs (2020– )
Episode:
Rod Stewart
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
We celebrate the three tracks that cemented singer, songwriter Rod Stewart as a musical icon - starting with the track that marked the beginning of Rod's golden era, 'Sailing'.
Stars: Shaun Keaveny, Carmine Appice, Jim Cregan, Steve Cropper
Votes: 7
74.
Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History (2017– )
Episode:
Kent State and the Vietnam War
(2017)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, History, Music
Following the killings of four Kent State University students during anti-Vietnam War protests, politically driven songs from Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield and others became popular.
Directors: Maro Chermayeff, Jeff Dupre | Stars: Clara Bingham, Doug Bradley, Eric Burdon, Gerald Casale
Votes: 14
75. Panorama (I) (1953– )
40 min | Documentary, News
Long-running factual programme reporting on all aspects of life in Britain.
Stars: Fred Emery, David Dimbleby, Richard Lindley, Richard Dimbleby
Votes: 598
76. The Real George Michael: Portrait of an Artist (2023)
94 min | Documentary
This is by far the most definitive feature documentary of George Michael's amazing life, told candidly by fellow musicians and other friends who loved and respected him.
Director: Simon Napier-Bell | Stars: George Michael, Andrew Ridgeley, Tom Robinson, Amanda Harcourt
Votes: 380
77. Queen: Mercury Rising (2011 Video)
Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, Music
This is the story of one of the worlds greatest rock bands of all time, known for their constant record breaking, sell out tours, chart-topping records and eternal worldwide success. 20 ... See full summary »
Director: Miriam Lyons | Stars: Mike Cooper, Mick Rock, Paul Gambaccini, Rosie Horide
Votes: 293
78. The Big Dirty List Show: 50 Years of Sex and Music (2013 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Ali Lynch | Stars: Stephen Mangan, Sean Beavan, Evan Bogart, Rob Brooks
Votes: 14
79.
Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History (2017– )
Episode:
The Berlin Wall and the Fall of Communism
(2017)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, History, Music
Charting the course of the Cold War in Berlin through music revealing how it helped to sow the seeds of rebellion.
Stars: Jacqueline Boysen, Marion Brasch, Peter Doggett, Thomas Dolby
Votes: 15
80. HARDtalk (1997– )
25 min | Talk-Show
Politicians and other public figures are asked the tough questions about whether the way they do things is really the best way.
Stars: Tim Sebastian, Stephen Sackur, Zeinab Badawi, Sarah Montague
Votes: 163
81. Top of the Pops (1964–2023)
60 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
A rundown of the latest chart hits, featuring in-studio performances from popular music artists.
Stars: The Ladybirds, Pan's People, Jimmy Savile, Legs & Co
Votes: 1,125
82. The South Bank Show (1978– )
53 min | Documentary
ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood
Votes: 216
83. Nieuwsuur (2010– )
News, Sport, Talk-Show
The news and sports news with background, interpretation and analysis.
Stars: Mariëlle Tweebeeke, Twan Huys, Jeroen Overbeek, Jeroen Wollaars
Votes: 8
84. The Last Days of George Michael (2017 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary
Stars: Amanda Donohoe, George Constantinou, Paul Gambaccini, Janey Lee Grace
Votes: 18
85. Favouritism (2005)
48 min
Various celebrities create a list of their most favored aspects of pop culture, entertainment, film and music and interview the people involved.
Stars: Boy George, Julian Clary, Rowland Rivron, Jarvis Cocker
Votes: 16
86. The Last Resort with Jonathan Ross (1987–1997)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Groundbreaking and influential British talk show which made a star of its host Jonathan Ross.
Stars: Jonathan Ross, John Benson, Steve Nieve, Rowland Rivron
Votes: 43
87. Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy (2012)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary
Following the recent imprisonment of Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray for involuntary manslaughter, we are taken on a journey through the extraordinary life of Michael Jackson from his debut in the Jackson 5 to his untimely death in 2009.
Director: Maureen Goldthorpe | Stars: Susan Etok, Paul Gambaccini, Uri Geller, Berry Gordy
Votes: 74
88. Mark Steyn (2021–2023)
60 min | Talk-Show
Beginning in the Friday night 7pm slot following Farage on Mondays-Thursdays, and then moving to a daily show in its own right at 8pm in 2022, the plain-speaking quirky Canuck livens the British airwaves.
Stars: Mark Steyn, Polly Middlehurst, Alexandra Marshall, Leilani Dowding
Votes: 28
89. 50 Years Legal (2017)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary
Leading activists and commentators explore the changes that have taken place since homosexuality was decriminalised in the UK in 1967 and the influence of gay culture on society.
Director: Simon Napier-Bell | Stars: Olly Alexander, Marc Almond, Stephen K. Amos, Elizabeth Barker
Votes: 21
90. I Love the 1990s (2001– )
90 min | Documentary
Celebrities recall the TV, films, fads and fashions that made the 1990's memorable.
Stars: Michelle Gayle, Vernon Kay, Johnny Vegas, Greg Proops
Votes: 42
91.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
Magical Mystery Tour Revisited: The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour - Part 1
(2012)
55 min | Documentary
Arena presents the greatest Beatles story never told - the making of Magical Mystery Tour - full of fabulous Beatles archive material never shown before anywhere in the world.
Director: Francis Hanly | Stars: The Beatles, Jeni Crowley, Peter Fonda, Paul Fox
Votes: 48
92.
Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History (2017– )
Episode:
Out, Loud & Proud
(2017)
TV-PG | 42 min | Documentary, History, Music
Tracking the beginning of the gay rights movement in America following the riots at Stonewall Inn and how music has played a vital role in celebrating and preaching tolerance of the LGBT community.
Directors: Maro Chermayeff, Jeff Dupre | Stars: Sandra Bernhard, Boy George, Eliza Byard, David Carter
Votes: 16
93. Freddie Mercury: The King of Queen (2018)
Not Rated | 87 min | Documentary, Music
Renowned as one of the greatest performers of the 20th century Freddie Mercury pushed the boundaries of art and music as he lead his band Queen to international stardom.
Director: Jordan Hill | Stars: Shirley Bassey, Gerry Conway, Paul Gambaccini, Eric Hall
Votes: 158
94. Hello Quo (2012)
152 min | Documentary, Music
The definitive career-spanning documentary about one of Britain's greatest ever rock bands, Status Quo.
Director: Alan G. Parker | Stars: Andrew Bown, John Coghlan, Steve Diggle, John Edwards
Votes: 123
95. Prince: The Glory Years (2007 Video)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
New documentary featuring rare and classic performances, live and studio footage, brand new interviews and seldom seen photographs.
Director: Tom O'Dell | Stars: Pepé Willie, Marcy Ingvoldstad, Kristie Lazenberry, David Rivkin
Votes: 36
96. Pop Charts Britannia: 60 Years of the Top 10 (2012 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Music
The story of the British pop charts from their beginnings on the 50s through the heyday of the 70s and 80s to their re-emergence in a digital world.
Director: Benjamin Whalley | Stars: ABBA, Bryan Adams, Ian Amey, Matthew Bannister
Votes: 20
97.
Favouritism (2005)
Episode:
Zippy and George's Puppet Legends
(2005)
49 min
Zippy and George present a countdown of their own personal top ten TV puppets.
Stars: Roy Skelton, Gerry Anderson, Chris Barrie, Simon Buckley
Votes: 13
98. 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
99. The Beatles: Made on Merseyside (2018)
87 min | Documentary, Music
The incredible story of how The Beatles emerged from post-war Liverpool and turned music on its head with their changes from skiffle to rock 'n' roll and the creation of the Mersey Beat sound.
Director: Alan Byron | Stars: Pete Best, Joe Flannery, Keith Altham, Alex McKechnie
Votes: 184
100. Bobby & Whitney (2021)
Documentary, Drama
Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown--to all intents and purposes, this should have been a match made in heaven. Both young, attractive, successful recording artists, seemingly with the world at... See full summary »
Director: Finlay Bald | Stars: Dick Bromfield, Bobby Brown, Ian Cohen, Paul Gambaccini
Votes: 8