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1. A Night to Remember (1958)
Not Rated | 123 min | Drama, History
On her maiden voyage in April 1912, the supposedly unsinkable RMS Titanic strikes an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean.
Director: Roy Ward Baker | Stars: Kenneth More, Ronald Allen, Robert Ayres, Honor Blackman
Votes: 17,137
2. Crossroads (1964–1988)
30 min | Drama
The four-or-five-times-a-week adventures of a motel owner and her son, daughter and staff. Drama was never far away from the ringing of the reception bell.
Stars: Noele Gordon, Roger Tonge, Susan Hanson, Jane Rossington
Votes: 413
3. Brush Strokes (1986–1991)
30 min | Comedy
Jacko is a house painter who "appreciates" women. He sees the best in each one of them and they in turn, like him. Will he find true love? Will he settle down as he gets older?
Stars: Karl Howman, Mike Walling, Jackie Lye, Howard Lew Lewis
Votes: 964
4. Play for Today (1970–1984)
75 min | Comedy, Drama
A British television anthology drama series that aired on BBC1 between 1970 and 1984.
Stars: Alison Steadman, Nigel Hawthorne, Tony Caunter, David Daker
Votes: 392
5. Henry V (1944)
Not Rated | 137 min | Biography, Drama, History
In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
Director: Laurence Olivier | Stars: Laurence Olivier, Robert Newton, Leslie Banks, Felix Aylmer
Votes: 7,050
6. Lillie (1978)
672 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
Seen on Masterpiece Theatre, starring Francesca Annis in an award-winning performance, Lillie vividly captures the complex woman who became one of the most notorious and respected figures of the Victorian era.
Stars: Francesca Annis, Catherine Feller, Peggy Ann Wood, Anton Rodgers
Votes: 679
7. Quatermass and the Pit (1958–1959)
30 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Horror
A team of scientists search for the origin and purpose of a mysterious capsule found on a building site.
Stars: André Morell, Cec Linder, Anthony Bushell, John Stratton
Votes: 1,203
8. Special Branch (1969–1974)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Groundbreaking British police drama series following the exploits of the Special Branch of the Metropolitan Police: an elite group of officers tasked with protecting London from spies, terrorists, and subversives.
Stars: Derren Nesbitt, George Sewell, Morris Perry, Fulton Mackay
Votes: 195
9. 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: 293
10. The Upturned Glass (1947)
Not Rated | 90 min | Crime, Drama
A British brain surgeon punishes the murderess of his lover.
Director: Lawrence Huntington | Stars: James Mason, Rosamund John, Pamela Mason, Ann Stephens
Votes: 1,346
11. 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: 58
12. Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
1970s BBC police drama with experienced cops DCS Charlie Barlow and DS John Watt who lead a task force charged with tackling the toughest cases Thamesford has to offer.
Stars: Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Lloyd Meredith, Terence Rigby
Votes: 114
13. 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: 102
14. Theatre 625 (1964–1968)
90 min | Drama
Drama anthology series transmitted on BBC Two.
Stars: Michael Bryant, Judi Dench, Maurice Denham, Margery Mason
Votes: 48
15. The Girls of Slender Means (1975)
50 min | Drama
When their friend Nicholas is killed in 1960, several women think back to the time when they knew him, in 1945 "when all the best people were poor".
Stars: Miriam Margolyes, Patricia Hodge, Marion Bailey, Mary Tamm
Votes: 26
16. Stolen Face (1952)
Approved | 72 min | Crime, Drama
A doctor repairs a female inmate's disfigured face to match the lovely woman who left him, and marries her, only to find out how abusive she is.
Director: Terence Fisher | Stars: Paul Henreid, Lizabeth Scott, André Morell, Mary Mackenzie
Votes: 834
17. 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: 67
18. The Scarlet Pimpernel (1955– )
30 min | Adventure, Family
Sir Percy Blakeney, Baronet, is a notorious fop and hedonistic member of the Prince Regent's court, but he is secretly "the Scarlet Pimpernel", a mysterious figure who rescues innocents ... See full summary »
Stars: Marius Goring, Stanley Van Beers, Patrick Troughton, Anthony Newlands
Votes: 82
19. Roberts Robots (1973– )
25 min | Family
John Clive headed up the cast as Robert Sommerby, a brilliant but eccentric inventor who lives in the country with his Aunt Millie (Doris Rogers), and a number of humanoid robots.One, Katie... See full summary »
Stars: John Clive, Nigel Pegram, Doris Rogers, Leon Lissek
Votes: 27
20. Festival (I) (1963–1964)
60 min | Drama
An hour-long UK dramatic anthology series produced by the BBC from 1963-64, with a total of 32 episodes adapted from writers ranging from William Shakespeare to Samuel Beckett. Stars ... See full summary »
Stars: David Garfield, Cyril Cusack, John Wood, John Welsh
Votes: 20
21. Invitation to the Wedding (1983)
PG | 90 min | Comedy
During a wedding rehearsal, an English bride-to-be and an American who was just standing in for the groom accidentally get married. She doesn't mind the idea at first, but things get bumpy very soon.
Director: Joseph Brooks | Stars: Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Paul Nicholas, Elizabeth Shepherd
Votes: 42
22. Owen, M.D. (1971–1973)
50 min | Drama
Stars: Nigel Stock, Joan Newell, Alan Moore, Maggie Hanley
Votes: 16
23. Knock on Any Door (1965–1966)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series with the premise that there is a story behind every door.
Stars: Ted Willis, Brenda Bruce, Helen Fraser, Peter Copley
Votes: 12
24. Mr. Wakefield's Crusade (1992– )
50 min | Crime, Drama
Adaptation of the novel by Bernice Rubens. A wealthy wastrel with time on his hands becomes involved in an elaborate plot involving suspected murder, cross-dressing and other murky goings-on in London society.
Stars: Peter Capaldi, Richard Griffiths, Pam Ferris, Mossie Smith
Votes: 62
25. Dear Mr. Prohack (1949)
91 min | Comedy, Romance
Arthur Prohack (Cecil Parker) is an official in the Treasury Department with a reputation for fiscal efficiency and running a tight ship. One day he finds out that a struggling businessman ... See full summary »
Director: Thornton Freeland | Stars: Cecil Parker, Glynis Johns, Hermione Baddeley, Dirk Bogarde
Votes: 212
26. Biography (1970– )
85 min | Biography
Anthology series of plays about significant incidents in the lives of famous people.
Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Michael Jayston, Keith Barron, Alan Badel
Votes: 15
27. Fergie & Andrew: Behind the Palace Doors (1992 TV Movie)
M | 92 min | Drama, Romance
Biopic purporting to tell the real story behind the marriage of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson from their initial courtship through their eventual separation.
Director: Michael Switzer | Stars: Pippa Hinchley, Sam Miller, Patrick Allen, Ben Aris
Votes: 34
28. The Winslow Boy (1958 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
Arthur Winslow is prepared to risk everything to clear his son of a charge of theft.
Director: Rudolph Cartier | Stars: Derek Aylward, Janet Burnell, Peter Cushing, William Fox
Votes: 16
29. It's the Only Way to Go (1970)
28 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Ray Austin | Stars: Dave King, Tony Sympson, Cathy Howard, Janet Burnell
30. Troopship (1937)
85 min | Drama
Given a six-hour pass after a tour of duty in India, several British Tommies try to unravel their domestic tribulations before having to ship out again.
Director: Tim Whelan | Stars: Leslie Banks, Flora Robson, Sebastian Shaw, Patricia Hilliard
Votes: 37
31. Intrigue (1966– )
60 min
An industrial espionage drama in which an agent investigated the world of big business
Stars: Edward Judd, Caroline Mortimer, Wanda Ventham, Gabrielle Drake
32. Men of Rochdale (1944)
42 min | Short, Drama, History
Drama-documentary celebrating 100 years of Co-operative shops
Director: Compton Bennett | Stars: Brefni O'Rorke, Julian Somers, Margaret Withers, Scott Harrold
Votes: 9
33. Parent-Craft (1951– )
25 min | Comedy
Stars: James Fox, Shirley Eaton, Robert Morley, William Mervyn
34. Heiress of Garth (1965– )
25 min | Drama
Stars: Bernard Archard, June Ritchie, William Mervyn, David Weston
35. Papillons (1970 TV Movie)
75 min | Drama
Stars: John Stride, Francesca Annis, Mark Dignam, Sally Faulkner
36. The Trial of Andy Fothergill (1951 TV Movie)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Michael Croudson, Michael Rose, Reginald Barratt, Philip King
37.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
The Hallelujah Handshake
(1970)
75 min | Comedy, Drama
A lonely young man longing to be accepted lies his way into a local church. The priest and his congregation soon begin to unravel his tales as his actions become versatile.
Director: Alan Clarke | Stars: Tony Calvin, Jeremy Wilkin, John Phillips, Lynn Farleigh
Votes: 84
38.
Theatre 625 (1964–1968)
Episode:
The Life Class
(1968)
Drama
Director: John Tydeman | Stars: Susan George, Richard Cornish, Edwin Richfield, Joe Melia
39.
Brush Strokes (1986–1991)
Episode:
Episode #5.1
(1991)
Comedy
Everybody goes to Giles and Gloria's country mansion. Veronica and Marcello return to Leslie's dismay. Mr. Morella tells Jacko that he cannot marry Lucia as she is to marry somebody else. Paulette convinces Elmo to buy her a country house.
Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Mike Walling, Nicky Croydon, Jackie Lye
Votes: 7
40.
The Scarlet Pimpernel (1955– )
Episode:
The Farmer's Boy
(1956)
30 min | Adventure, Family
Giving one of Sir Percy's agents false information, Chauvelin hopes to lure the man he thinks is the Pimpernel into the open. He achieves his aim but is astonished when a 'simple minded' farmer's boy (the Pimpernel in disguise) arrives.
Director: David MacDonald | Stars: Marius Goring, Anthony Newlands, Stanley Van Beers, Elvi Hale
Votes: 9
41.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Justice
(1972)
Crime, Drama
Chief Inspector Adler moves back to CID putting noses out joint. Thire first task is to investigate antiques dealer George Bensfield who is fencing stolen items.
Director: David Maloney | Stars: Norman Bowler, Walter Gotell, Terence Rigby, John Franklyn-Robbins
42.
Special Branch (1969–1974)
Episode:
Smokescreen
(1969)
51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Cowley commits suicide shortly after an unproductive round of questioning by Eden in jail, which leads to an embarrassing public coroner's inquest. Jordan investigates a scientist being ... See full summary »
Director: Jim Goddard | Stars: Wensley Pithey, Derren Nesbitt, Morris Perry, David Garth
Votes: 31
43.
Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965–1973)
Episode:
Knightsbridge
(1972)
Crime, Drama
Director: Mark Cullingham | Stars: Janet Burnell, Donald Churchill, Alan Foss, Angela Scoular
44.
Brush Strokes (1986–1991)
Episode:
Episode #4.4
(1990)
Comedy
Jacko asks Mr. Morella for permission to take out his daughter Lucia but the first few dates are all inside her house. Elmo has trouble with the staff and they all quit. Giles drops Leslie as he still loves Gloria.
Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Elizabeth Counsell, Mike Walling, Howard Lew Lewis
45.
Brush Strokes (1986–1991)
Episode:
Episode #4.5
(1990)
Comedy
Jacko and Lucia have their first real date and after a few dates she tricks him into proposing. Veronica goes out with Mr. Morella's brother. Elmo employs Leslie in the wine bar to take it upmarket. Giles proposes to Gloria.
Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Elizabeth Counsell, Carol Harrison, Howard Lew Lewis
46.
Brush Strokes (1986–1991)
Episode:
Episode #4.6
(1990)
Comedy
After Lucia tricks him into proposing, Jacko comes up with a series of plans to get the wedding cancelled. Eventually, he decides to tell the Morellas the truth. Veronica and Marcello plan to go on holiday together.
Director: John B. Hobbs | Stars: Karl Howman, Elizabeth Counsell, Mike Walling, Nicky Croydon
47.
Owen, M.D. (1971–1973)
Episode:
I Love You, But: Part 1
(1971)
25 min | Drama
Director: Joan Craft | Stars: Nigel Stock, Joan Newell, Alan Moore, Maggie Hanley
48.
Owen, M.D. (1971–1973)
Episode:
I Love You, But: Part 2
(1971)
25 min | Drama
Director: Joan Craft | Stars: Nigel Stock, Joan Newell, Alan Moore, Maggie Hanley
49.
The Fenn Street Gang (1971–1973)
Episode:
Who Was That Lady?
(1971)
25 min | Comedy
Duffy is feeling the strain of separation from Sharon but is not above chatting up a bird - especially when her father is in a position to put a bit of business his way.
Director: Alan Wallis | Stars: Carol Hawkins, Andria Lawrence, Hugh Walters, Liz Gebhardt
Votes: 8
50.
Quatermass and the Pit (1958–1959)
Episode:
The Halfmen
(1958)
35 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Horror
A building site on Hobbs Lane in London unearths 5 million year old human skull. Quartermass investigates, but the investigation is merged with the military when a strange projectile is uncovered.
Director: Rudolph Cartier | Stars: André Morell, Cec Linder, Anthony Bushell, John Stratton
Votes: 95