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1. Doctor Who (2005–2022)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.

Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith

Votes: 246,252

2. Da Vinci's Demons (2013–2015)

TV-MA | 60 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

Follows Leonardo Da Vinci during his early days in Florence, as a young artist, inventor and dreamer, trying to change the future.

Stars: Tom Riley, Gregg Chilingirian, Eros Vlahos, Laura Haddock

Votes: 79,147

3. Trance (I) (2013)

R | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

An art auctioneer becomes mixed up with a group of criminals partners with a hypnotherapist in order to recover a lost painting.

Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, Vincent Cassel, Danny Sapani

Votes: 117,670 | Gross: $2.32M

4. This Life (1996–1997)

TV-MA | 45 min | Drama

A series following the lives of Miles, Milly, Warren, Egg and Anna, five young legal professionals.

Stars: Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Andrew Lincoln, Daniela Nardini

Votes: 2,580

5. The Secret of Crickley Hall (2012)

59 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

A year after their son goes missing, a family moves to Crickley Hall. When supernatural events begin to take place, Eve feels the house is somehow connected to her lost son.

Stars: Suranne Jones, Tom Ellis, Douglas Henshall, David Warner

Votes: 3,449

6. The Replacement (2017)

58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A woman about to begin her maternity leave from work begins to suspect that her replacement is plotting to take over her life.

Stars: Morven Christie, Vicky McClure, Richard Rankin, Dougray Scott

Votes: 3,013

7. Deadline (2022– )

44 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

When Natalie Varga is accused of murdering her husband, journalist James Alden finds himself captivated by the case and ends up falling in love with the very femme fatale.

Stars: James D'Arcy, Charlie Murphy, Indra Ové, Anamaria Marinca

Votes: 612

8. Ultraviolet (1998)

TV-14 | 300 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

The six-episode series, first aired in 1998, stars Jack Davenport as Detective Sergeant Michael Colefield, who discovers a secret government vampire-hunting unit while investigating the disappearance of his partner.

Stars: Jack Davenport, Susannah Harker, Idris Elba, Philip Quast

Votes: 2,818

9. Apparitions (2008)

330 min | Action, Drama, Horror

Apparitions" is a supernatural drama series about a priest (Martin Shaw, "The Chief") who is working to promote candidates for sainthood and becomes drawn into the world of exorcism as he discovers a dark battle between good and evil.

Stars: Martin Shaw, Rick Warden, Siobhan Finneran, John Shrapnel

Votes: 1,901

10. B&B (2017)

TV-MA | 87 min | Thriller

Gay Londoners Marc and Fred plan for a weekend of mischief, baiting the Christian owner of a remote Christian B&B. Events take a deadly turn when another guest arrives, who they think might have something more sinister in mind.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Tom Bateman, Paul McGann, Sean Teale, Callum Woodhouse

Votes: 849

11. This Life + 10 (2007 TV Movie)

90 min | Drama

The friends reunite for a friend's funeral and old tensions rise.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln

Votes: 535

12. Strange (2002–2003)

60 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

John Strange is an ex-priest who had dedicated his life to hunting down demons and the darker side of the church, a task which some of his former bosses stand in the way of.

Stars: Richard Coyle, Samantha Womack, Ian Richardson, Samuel Barnett

Votes: 428

13. Doctor Who Confidential (2005–2011)

TV-PG | 30 min | Documentary

Behind the scenes of the making of Doctor Who (2005) with the cast, crew and directors.

Stars: Russell T. Davies, David Tennant, Steven Moffat, Phil Collinson

Votes: 924

14. Shockers (1999–2001)

50 min | Horror, Thriller

An anthology series of horror stories written by contemporary British screenwriters.

Stars: Daniel Craig, Kerry Fox, Marshall Lancaster, Aisling O'Sullivan

Votes: 17

15. Trance (2001 TV Movie)

100 min | Mystery, Thriller

Tony (John Light) works in an auction house, where he is surrounded by many valuable works of art. Enlisting the help of London gangster Brendan (Neil Pearson) and his associates, Tony ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Sam Callis, Christopher Cazenove, Phil Davis, Susannah Harker

Votes: 156

16. Dark Realm (2000– )

48 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

"Dark Realm" was a hosted horror anthology series, with each tale featuring an eerie and terrifying story from the darkest realm.

Stars: Eric Roberts, Margot Steinberg, Lysette Anthony, Gary Hudson

Votes: 89

17. Space Odyssey: Voyage to the Planets (2004 TV Movie)

100 min | Documentary, Drama, Sci-Fi

This two-part science fiction docu-drama examines the possibilities of a dangerous, manned space mission to explore the inner and outer planets of the Solar system.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: David Suchet, Martin McDougall, Joanne McQuinn, Rad Lazar

Votes: 1,016

18. Perfect Parents (2006 TV Movie)

92 min | Drama

This show is about a couple who pretend to be Catholic to get their daughter into a good school, but their lies turn into a mess of fraud, violence and murder.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Susannah Harker, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Joseph

Votes: 153

19. Sijainen (2022– )

Thriller

An architect about to begin her maternity leave starts to suspect that her replacement is trying to take over her grand design - and her life.

Stars: Frits Soetmann, Maria Ylipää, Pamela Tola, Olavi Uusivirta

Votes: 109

20. UnEarthed (2023)

11 min | Game-Show

UnEarthed is a spectacular interactive adventure into the natural world, inspiring people to respect, protect, and restore our planet's biodiversity, through impactful learning and entertainment. (North American.

Director: Jamie Davies | Stars: Richard Ayoade, Sian Clifford, Indira Varma

21. Rendlesham (TV Movie)

Sci-Fi | Pre-production

A group of residents in Suffolk, England observe an unidentified flying object in the sky in 1980.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Star: Laurence Fishburne

22. The 50 Greatest Television Dramas (2007 TV Movie)

180 min | Documentary

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Directors: Toby Dye, Shelley Lawrence | Stars: Miriam Margolyes, David Aaronovitch, Paul Abbott, Joe Ahearne

Votes: 35

23. Double Life

Sci-Fi | Announced

A man falls in love with identical twins. But they are not sisters, they are the same woman. One has travelled from six years in the future. He marries the younger version but has an affair... See full summary »

Director: Joe Ahearne

24. French Window

Thriller | Announced

A young couple living in London spy on the French house guests they agreed to swap places with for a week.

Director: Joe Ahearne

25. Mechanics of Love (1986)

Short, Comedy

Two cars crash in a parking lot. Something happens between the drivers. A lame homage to Woody Allen via Buster Keaton.

Director: Taghi Amirani

26. The Cull (1997)

Short

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Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Simon Bowen, Brendan Coyle, Mark Drewry, Susannah Harker

27. The Last Day of Creation

Sci-Fi | Announced

Steve travels Millions of years into the past to change the history of man in favour of the USA. Not only does the trip turn out to be a oneway ticket, the very nature of the mission ... See full summary »

28. Latin for a Dark Room (1995)

22 min | Short

The married Maria meets charming Englishman William in Victorian Edinburgh, and soon they are sharing more than an interest in photography.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Siobhan Redmond, Neil Pearson, Robert Carr, Kay Gallie

29. Shockers (1999–2001)
Episode: Parent's Night (2000)

48 min | Horror, Thriller

Horror/Thriller about a bullied schoolboy who is pushed over the top by his oppressors, and his mother's more-than-rash reaction to her son's death.

Director: Marc Charach | Stars: Aisling O'Sullivan, Liam Barr, Bryan Dick, Ashley Walters

Votes: 79

30. Strange (2002–2003)
Episode: Pilot (2002)

60 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

John Strange (Demon hunter and defrocked priest) and Canon Black investigate the mysterious happenings in a hospital ward.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Richard Coyle, Samantha Womack, Ian Richardson, Timmy Lang

Votes: 169

31. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode: Bad Wolf (2005)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

The Doctor, Rose and Jack are separated and forced to compete in twisted and deadly games on the Game Station.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, John Barrowman, Jo Joyner

Votes: 8,503

32. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode: Boom Town (2005)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

Stopping off in present-day Cardiff to recharge the TARDIS, The Doctor, Rose and Jack meet up with Mickey and encounter an old foe in the midst of hatching a scheme that could destroy the entire planet.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, William Thomas, Annette Badland

Votes: 7,560

33. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode: Dalek (2005)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

The TARDIS is drawn to an alien museum deep below the Utah desert, where a ruthless billionaire keeps prisoner the last of the Doctor's most fearsome enemies.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, Steven Beckingham, Corey Johnson

Votes: 9,132

34. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode: Father's Day (2005)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

Rose asks The Doctor to take her to 1987, on the day her father was killed.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, Camille Coduri, Shaun Dingwall

Votes: 8,674

35. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode: The Parting of the Ways (2005)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

As the Dalek fleet begin their attack on the Earth, the Doctor and his allies make one final stand.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Billie Piper, John Barrowman, Jo Stone-Fewings

Votes: 9,106

36. Strange (2002–2003)
Episode: Dubik (2003)

58 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

In a church in rural Herzegovina a coffin lies in state, surrounded by candles and church cleaner Mina hears an old lady declare that something must not be allowed to leave. Over in England... See full summary »

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Richard Coyle, Samantha Womack, Ian Richardson, Mike Rogers

Votes: 15

37. Strange (2002–2003)
Episode: Kaa-Jinn (2003)

58 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

The headless body of Ron is found in his tattoo parlour and Kevin is initially suspect, given that he uses a chain-saw in his work. However severance was with a blade and then two further ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Richard Coyle, Samantha Womack, Ian Richardson, Leon Lee

Votes: 24

38. Strange (2002–2003)
Episode: Zoxim (2003)

59 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A verger, the victim of a hit and run accident, is discovered dead and Jude's young son is near the body. Fearing that he may have inherited his father's devilish traits, she takes him to ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Richard Coyle, Samantha Womack, Ian Richardson, Anna Massey

Votes: 18

39. This Life (1996–1997)
Episode: Diet Hard (1997)

TV-MA | 41 min | Drama

Egg's expectations for his cafe are high; Ferdy has a one-night stand; Anna attends an AA meeting; Kira helps Kelly adhere to her diet.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Andrew Lincoln, Daniela Nardini

Votes: 21

40. This Life (1996–1997)
Episode: He's Leaving Home (1997)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama

While Warren gets ready to leave for Australia, Ferdy and Rachel vie for his vacant room; Milly and Paul find the perfect going-away present.

Director: Joy Perino | Stars: Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Jason Hughes, Andrew Lincoln

Votes: 22

41. This Life (1996–1997)
Episode: Milly Liar (1997)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama

Miles has pre-nuptial stress, and Milly foolishly leaves her watch in O'Donnell's office.

Director: Morag Fullarton | Stars: Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Andrew Lincoln, Daniela Nardini

Votes: 24

42. This Life (1996–1997)
Episode: One Bedding and a Funeral (1997)

TV-MA | 40 min | Drama

Egg's younger brother Nat comes to stay and finds a friend in Kelly, and Kira dumps Jo.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Andrew Lincoln, Daniela Nardini

Votes: 24

43. This Life (1996–1997)
Episode: The Secret of My Excess (1997)

TV-MA | 40 min | Drama

Graham orders Anna off a case; Milly suffers from the pressures of her affair; Egg opens his restaurant.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Jack Davenport, Amita Dhiri, Andrew Lincoln, Daniela Nardini

Votes: 24

44. Doctor Who Confidential (2005–2011)
Episode: The Last Battle (2005)

TV-PG | Documentary

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Director: Gillane Seaborne | Stars: Simon Pegg, Joe Ahearne, John Barrowman, Nicholas Briggs

Votes: 39

45. Dark Realm (2000– )
Episode: Organizer 2000 (2001)

Drama, Fantasy, Horror

After causing an accident that kills the woman of his dreams, a young man receives a mysterious device that takes him on a tour of his relationship with her.

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Eric Roberts, William Ash, Katia Linden, Joel Brooks

Votes: 12

46. Ultraviolet (1998)
Episode: Habeas Corpus (1998)

TV-14 | 50 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

When his friend Jack disappears the night before his wedding, Detective Michael Colefield looks into it. This draws him into a new world of secret dealings and covert operations. It just so... See full summary »

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Jack Davenport, Susannah Harker, Idris Elba, Philip Quast

Votes: 88

47. Ultraviolet (1998)
Episode: In Nomine Patris (1998)

TV-14 | 50 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A car runs down a woman on a motorbike. The investigation leads Colefield to Danni Ashford, a banker for the vampires, and thence to a small part of the vampire's plan. Colefield seeks ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Jack Davenport, Susannah Harker, Idris Elba, Philip Quast

Votes: 67

48. Ultraviolet (1998)
Episode: Mea Culpa (1998)

TV-14 | 50 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

After a boy kills a priest in school, the team investigate what led up to the attack, and why some of them appear to be infected without having been bitten. The investigation leads them ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Jack Davenport, Susannah Harker, Idris Elba, Philip Quast

Votes: 60

49. Ultraviolet (1998)
Episode: Persona Non Grata (1998)

TV-14 | 51 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

While the team tries to identify their prisoner and Jacob hiding Kirsty from Colefield, Rice and Colefield both end up searching for Jacob, but for different reasons. Kirsty makes some ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Jack Davenport, Susannah Harker, Idris Elba, Philip Quast

Votes: 63

50. Ultraviolet (1998)
Episode: Sub Judice (1998)

TV-14 | 50 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

While investigating the attack on a woman who appears to have been saved from her attackers by an apparent vampire, Colefield and Angie find out the woman may be pregnant. The pregnancy ... See full summary »

Director: Joe Ahearne | Stars: Jack Davenport, Susannah Harker, Idris Elba, Philip Quast

Votes: 65