Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Brian Coburn

1. The Bill (1984–2010)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

Police drama series following officers and detectives from Sun Hill Police Station in East London.

Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse

Votes: 4,096

2. Fiddler on the Roof (1971)

G | 181 min | Drama, Family, Musical

In pre-revolutionary Russia, a Jewish peasant with traditional values contends with marrying off three of his daughters with modern romantic ideals while growing anti-Semitic sentiment threatens his village.

Director: Norman Jewison | Stars: Topol, Norma Crane, Leonard Frey, Molly Picon

Votes: 47,843 | Gross: $80.50M

3. Robin Hood (1984–1986)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

A forest mystical being appoints two men in succession as the legendary outlaw defender of the oppressed.

Stars: Peter Llewellyn Williams, Ray Winstone, Mark Ryan, Clive Mantle

Votes: 4,970

4. The Saint (1962–1969)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Simon "The Saint" Templar, a wealthy adventurer and 20th-century Robin Hood, travels the world in his white Volvo P1800S, solving unsolvable problems and righting wrongs.

Stars: Roger Moore, Ivor Dean, Leslie Crawford, Justine Lord

Votes: 6,211

5. Octopussy (1983)

PG | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

A fake Fabergé egg recovered from the body of a fellow agent leads James Bond to uncover a jewel smuggling operation led by the mysterious Octopussy, and a plot to blow up a NATO air base.

Director: John Glen | Stars: Roger Moore, Maud Adams, Louis Jourdan, Kristina Wayborn

Votes: 112,950 | Gross: $67.90M

6. The Brothers (1972–1976)

50 min | Drama

Robert Hammond has died while "doing the deed" with his secretary and mistress Jennifer, and now his three sons have inherited the family trucking company, and each one will try to run the business in his own way.

Stars: Jean Anderson, Robin Chadwick, Jennifer Wilson, Derek Benfield

Votes: 142

7. The Sweeney (1975–1978)

TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Jack Regan and George Carter are hard-edged detectives in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police. They pursue villains by methods which are underhanded and often illegal, frequently violent and - more often than not - successful.

Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, John Alkin

Votes: 2,646

8. Love and Death (1975)

PG | 85 min | Comedy, War

In czarist Russia, a neurotic soldier and his distant cousin formulate a plot to assassinate Napoleon.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Georges Adet, Frank Adu

Votes: 40,824

9. Public Eye (1965–1975)

60 min | Crime, Drama

Cynical, dour and world-weary, private eye Frank Marker is frequently the unwitting stooge in bigger criminal wheels in his attempts to make a tenuous living on the outskirts of London.

Stars: Alfred Burke, Ray Smith, Pauline Delaney, Brenda Cavendish

Votes: 427

10. Dempsey and Makepeace (1985–1986)

60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Dempsey, a tough NYPD cop, is sent to a London undercover police unit teamed up with the sophisticated, sexy, blonde Makepeace. They hunt down the top of London's underworld - when not quarreling.

Stars: Michael Brandon, Glynis Barber, Ray Smith, Tony Osoba

Votes: 2,051

11. Mystery!: Campion (1989–1990)

TV-14 | 50 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

In 1930s England, a man from an aristocratic family takes up the pseudonym Albert Campion and, with the help of his ex-burglar manservant, solves mysteries.

Stars: Peter Davison, Brian Glover, Andrew Burt, Moray Watson

Votes: 1,011

12. The Tomorrow People (1973–1979)

30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

A group of teens with psychic and other paranormal abilities use their special gifts to battle evil.

Stars: Nicholas Young, Philip Gilbert, Elizabeth Adare, Peter Vaughan-Clarke

Votes: 839

13. Z Cars (1962–1978)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

A gritty drama which follows the work of the police force in the fictional town of Newtown in the North of England.

Stars: James Ellis, John Slater, Douglas Fielding, Bernard Holley

Votes: 381

14. 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: 244

15. The Onedin Line (1971–1980)

TV-PG | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

James Onedin marries Anne Webster in order to get his hands on a ship. However the marriage turns out to be one of true love. James is ruthless in his attempt to get a shipping line started in Liverpool of the 1860s.

Stars: Peter Gilmore, Jessica Benton, Howard Lang, Mary Webster

Votes: 1,114

16. C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985–1987)

Crime, Drama

An all-female detective outfit, the "Eyes Enquiry Agency", is formed as a front for the Home Office's new security operation the Covert Activities Thames Section (or "C.A.T.S." for short). ... See full summary »

Stars: Jill Gascoine, Leslie Ash, Don Warrington, Tracy-Louise Ward

Votes: 212

17. Lassiter (1984)

R | 100 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A handsome jewel thief is arrested and in order to avoid prison, must break into the heavily guarded German Embassy to steal millions in gems.

Director: Roger Young | Stars: Tom Selleck, Jane Seymour, Lauren Hutton, Bob Hoskins

Votes: 2,727 | Gross: $17.50M

18. Sword of the Valiant (1984)

PG | 102 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

The Green Knight challenges King Arthur's knights. But only young Gawain accepts and decapitates him. The knight takes his head and now gives Gawain one year to learn about virtues, knighthood and then face the challenge himself.

Director: Stephen Weeks | Stars: Miles O'Keeffe, Cyrielle Clair, Leigh Lawson, Sean Connery

Votes: 2,513

19. Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)

PG-13 | 128 min | Biography, Drama, History

During the sixteenth century, the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots engages in over two decades of religious and political conflict with her cousin, the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I of England, amidst political intrigue in her native land.

Director: Charles Jarrott | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson, Patrick McGoohan, Timothy Dalton

Votes: 4,882 | Gross: $2.33M

20. The Last Days of Pompeii (1984)

310 min | Action, Drama, History

The different aspects of life in Pompeii, a coastal luxury resort near Naples catering for the very rich of imperial Rome, mainly before but culminating in the eruption of the Vesuvian ... See full summary »

Stars: Ned Beatty, Brian Blessed, Ernest Borgnine, Nicholas Clay

Votes: 624

21. The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin (1976–1979)

30 min | Comedy

He story concerns a middle-aged middle manager, Reginald "Reggie" Perrin, and is driven to bizarre behaviour by the pointlessness of his job at Sunshine Desserts.

Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Pauline Yates, John Barron, Sue Nicholls

Votes: 2,174

22. The Gentle Touch (1980–1984)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama

The adventures of tough lady cop Maggie Forbes.

Stars: Jill Gascoine, William Marlowe, Paul Moriarty, Brian Gwaspari

Votes: 306

23. Secret Army (1977–1979)

50 min | Drama, History, War

During World War II, a Belgian resistance movement called Lifeline, based in Brussels, organises the return of Allied airmen who have been shot down by the Luftwaffe to the United Kingdom.

Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond

Votes: 1,616

24. BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)

120 min | Drama

Monthly anthology series featuring televised versions of plays.

Stars: Charles Gray, Eric Porter, Jeremy Brett, Lally Bowers

Votes: 178

25. The Pallisers (1974–1975)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Romance

Beginning with the forced marriage of Glencora (Susan Hampshire), the lives of the friends and children of this couple are the subject of study. The backdrop is the House of Commons in ... See full summary »

Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Barbara Murray, Moray Watson

Votes: 538

26. Chance in a Million (1984–1986)

25 min | Comedy

Tom Chance's life is filled with coincidences, leading to his meeting Alison and frequent wrongful arrests. Despite evidence, the Police Sergeant instructs officers not to arrest him due to the pattern of coincidences.

Stars: Simon Callow, Brenda Blethyn, Bill Pertwee, Deddie Davies

Votes: 289

27. Juliet Bravo (1980–1985)

50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Inspector Jean Darblay is assigned to Hartley, Lancashire. Initially facing scepticism from sergeants Joe Beck and George Parrish, she gradually earns their respect and admiration as their new female boss at the police station.

Stars: David Ellison, Noel Collins, Stephanie Turner, Anna Carteret

Votes: 282

28. The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978–1985)

BBC adaptations of all 37 plays wholly and authoritatively credited to William Shakespeare.

Stars: Brenda Bruce, Jon Finch, David Gwillim, Rob Edwards

Votes: 52

29. A.D. (1985)

600 min | Drama, History

Set just after the death of Jesus Christ, this mini-series chronicles the life & adventures of Jesus's disciples, and events in Rome during the reigns of the Emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero.

Stars: Anthony Andrews, Colleen Dewhurst, Ava Gardner, David Hedison

Votes: 533

30. Carry on Dick (1974)

91 min | Adventure, Comedy

Dick Turpin is terrorising the countryside around Upper Dencher. Captain Fancey and Sergeant Jock Strapp plan to put an end to his escapades, and enlist the help of the Reverend Flasher. ... See full summary »

Director: Gerald Thomas | Stars: Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Barbara Windsor, Hattie Jacques

Votes: 2,971

31. Armchair Theatre (1956–1974)

60 min | Drama

This show was a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and from mid-1968 by Thames Television.

Stars: Harry H. Corbett, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Billie Whitelaw, Neil McCallum

Votes: 245

32. 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

33. Crossbow (1987–1989)

26 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

In Switzerland in the 14th Century, William Tell and his son Matthew are imprisoned by the tyrannical Gessler. Having split the apple on his son's head with his crossbow, much to Gessler's ... See full summary »

Stars: Will Lyman, Jeremy Clyde, Nick Brimble, David Barry Gray

Votes: 513

34. 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: 1,922

35. Dramarama (1983–1989)

25 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

A series of plays for children which featured the supernatural frequently and science fiction occasionally.

Stars: Denyse Alexander, Ian Kirkby, Christopher Biggins, Bill Wallis

Votes: 137

36. That's My Boy (1981–1986)

30 min | Comedy

Ida Willis goes to her employment agency, and finds herself with a new job - that of housekeeper to Robert Price and his wife. She soon discovers the man is her son Shane, whom she gave up for adoption many years earlier.

Stars: Mollie Sugden, Christopher Blake, Jennifer Lonsdale, Harold Goodwin

Votes: 245

37. The Exchange Student (1967)

84 min | Adventure, Comedy

A strict French headmaster sends his frivolous son to England to learn English. But the student has a better idea of how to spend his summer holidays.

Director: Jean Girault | Stars: Louis de Funès, Ferdy Mayne, Martine Kelly, François Leccia

Votes: 3,773

38. Carry on Cowboy (1965)

Not Rated | 93 min | Comedy, Western

Stodge City is in the grip of the Rumpo Kid and his gang. Mistaken identity again takes a hand as a "sanitary engineer" (plumber) by the name of Marshal P. Knutt is mistaken for a law marshal! Being the conscientious sort, Marshal tries to help the town get rid of Rumpo, and a showdown is inevitable. Marshal has two aids - revenge-seeking Annie Oakley and his sanitary expertise...

Director: Gerald Thomas | Stars: Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Jim Dale, Charles Hawtrey

Votes: 3,388

39. The Borgias (1981)

50 min | Biography, Drama, History

The ruthless Rodrigo Borgia intends to become Pope and will not let anything stand in his way.

Stars: Oliver Cotton, Maurice O'Connell, Louis Selwyn, Adolfo Celi

Votes: 195

40. Blott on the Landscape (1985)

300 min | Comedy

Bawdy adaption of Tom Sharpe's comic tale. A landowning MP attempts to have a motorway built through the grounds of his wife's ancestral home.

Stars: David Suchet, Geraldine James, George Cole, Julia McKenzie

Votes: 360

41. Whodunnit? (1972–1978)

45 min | Family, Game-Show, Mystery

British game show in which celebrity panelists were shown a dramatised murder and had to guess the identity of the killer or killers from the clues presented.

Stars: Jon Pertwee, Patrick Mower, Anouska Hempel, Liza Goddard

Votes: 138

42. ITV Playhouse (1967–1982)

Comedy, Drama

Anthology series of dramatic works.

Stars: Michael Bryant, William Simons, Katherine Barker, Geoffrey Palmer

Votes: 87

43. 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

44. 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

45. The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984)

237 min | Drama, History, Sport

This movie describes the founding of the modern Olympics and concentrates on the creation of the American team and their trials in getting to the Olympics in Athens.

Stars: David Ogden Stiers, Hunt Block, David Caruso, Alex Hyde-White

Votes: 433

46. Bulman (1985–1987)

60 min | Crime, Drama

Having left the police force in disgust, the eccentric and bad-tempered detective George Kitchener Bulman set himself up as a private investigator. This leads him into trouble with the hard... See full summary »

Stars: Don Henderson, Siobhan Redmond, Thorley Walters, Mark McManus

Votes: 95

47. Trenchcoat (1983)

PG | 91 min | Comedy, Mystery, Thriller

An aspiring mystery writer becomes accidently embroiled in an international plot during a two-week stay in Malta.

Director: Michael Tuchner | Stars: Margot Kidder, Robert Hays, David Suchet, Gila von Weitershausen

Votes: 553 | Gross: $4.30M

48. The Legend of King Arthur (1979)

110 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

The classic story of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table.

Stars: Felicity Dean, David Robb, Maureen O'Brien, Andrew Burt

Votes: 50

49. The Brothers McGregor (1985–1988)

30 min | Comedy

Two brothers from Liverpool. One is black and the other white.

Stars: Philip Whitchurch, Paul Barber, Jean Heywood, Jackie Downey

Votes: 30

50. Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt (1974–1978)

30 min | Comedy

Selwyn Froggitt, a well read clumsy buffoon smashes his way through his sleepy Yorkshire village of Scarsdale.

Stars: Bill Maynard, Megs Jenkins, Bob Keegan, Richard Davies

Votes: 180