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1. The Great Escape (1963)
Approved | 172 min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Allied prisoners of war plan for several hundred of their number to escape from a German camp during World War II.
Director: John Sturges | Stars: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson
Votes: 257,806 | Gross: $12.10M
2. 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: 4,068
3. Dixon of Dock Green (1955–1976)
Crime, Drama
Constable George Dixon and his colleagues at the Dock Green police station in the East End of London deal with petty crime, successfully controlling it through common sense and human understanding.
Stars: Jack Warner, Peter Byrne, Geoffrey Adams, Arthur Rigby
Votes: 297
4. 12 O'Clock High (1964–1967)
60 min | Drama, War
A WWII bomb group commander must fill the shoes of his predecessor and get the performance rating up to snuff. He struggles with his own men, until he is able to develop pride in the group and win the men over, but at a cost to him.
Stars: Frank Overton, Paul Burke, Chris Robinson, Robert Lansing
Votes: 1,474
5. 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: 389
6. Von Ryan's Express (1965)
Approved | 117 min | Action, Adventure, War
An American POW leads a group of mainly British prisoners to escape from the Germans in WWII.
Director: Mark Robson | Stars: Frank Sinatra, Trevor Howard, Raffaella Carrà, Brad Dexter
Votes: 15,077 | Gross: $17.11M
7. Crown Court (1972–2007)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama
A courtroom drama in which each case is usually presented in three episodes. At the end of the third episode, a jury of "ordinary people" comes to a verdict on the evidence presented.
Stars: Peter Wheeler, Joseph Berry, Richard Colson, Derek Hockridge
Votes: 335
8. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 315
9. I'm All Right Jack (1959)
Not Rated | 105 min | Comedy
A naive aristocrat in search of a career becomes caught up in the struggles between his profit-minded uncle and an aggressive labor union.
Director: John Boulting | Stars: Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas, Peter Sellers, Richard Attenborough
Votes: 4,348
10. Schizo (1976)
R | 109 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A newly-married woman becomes convinced someone from her past is stalking her, but nobody believes her until the bodies start to pile up.
Director: Pete Walker | Stars: Lynne Frederick, John Leyton, Stephanie Beacham, John Fraser
Votes: 1,437
11. Color Me Kubrick (2005)
Not Rated | 86 min | Comedy, Drama
The true story of a man who posed as director Stanley Kubrick during the production of Kubrick's last film, Eyes Wide Shut (1999), despite knowing very little about his work and looking nothing like him.
Director: Brian W. Cook | Stars: John Malkovich, Jim Davidson, Richard E. Grant, Tom Allen
Votes: 6,886 | Gross: $0.07M
12. Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008)
R | 119 min | Biography, Drama, Music
A music-infused drama about Joe Meek, the flamboyantly gay, tone deaf, songwriter-producer behind the '60s hits "Have I the Right," "Just Like Eddie," "Johnny, Remember Me" and "Telstar."
Director: Nick Moran | Stars: Con O'Neill, Kevin Spacey, Pam Ferris, JJ Feild
Votes: 1,927
13. Krakatoa: East of Java (1968)
G | 131 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
In 1883, ship captain Hanson plans a shipwreck salvage mission in The Dutch East Indies to retrieve a cargo of pearls but an unexpected volcano eruption and a state-ordered transport of convicts upset his plans.
Director: Bernard L. Kowalski | Stars: Maximilian Schell, Diane Baker, Brian Keith, Barbara Werle
Votes: 1,859 | Gross: $2.40M
14. Guns at Batasi (1964)
Approved | 103 min | Drama, History, War
Anachronistic strict Regimental Sergeant Major Lauderdale (Sir Richard Attenborough), on a remote colonial African army caught in a local coup d'etat, must use his experience to defend those in his care.
Director: John Guillermin | Stars: Richard Attenborough, Jack Hawkins, Flora Robson, John Leyton
Votes: 1,950
15. The Invisible Man (1958–1960)
30 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
While working on an invisibility formula, British scientist Dr. Peter Brady (Tim Turner) suffers a tragic accident which turns him invisible. Unfortunately, there is no antidote, so while ... See full summary »
Stars: Tim Turner, Lisa Daniely, Deborah Watling, Ernest Clark
Votes: 442
16. Dangerous Davies: The Last Detective (1981 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 120 min | Comedy, Crime, Family
When D. C. Dangerous Davies, not held in high regard by his superiors, is assigned to find a notorious criminal kingpin, he uncovers the details of 15 year old cold case.
Director: Val Guest | Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Bill Maynard, Joss Ackland, Bernard Lee
Votes: 390
17. Jericho (1966–1967)
60 min | Drama, War
The Jericho team is a trio of Allied specialists who operate as intelligence agents and saboteurs behind German lines. Franklin Sheppard of American Army Intelligence is their commanding ... See full summary »
Stars: Don Francks, Marino Masé, John Leyton, Peter Mark Richman
Votes: 92
18. Breakout (1959)
101 min | Drama, War
In 1943, an Italian-administered P.O.W. camp for captured Allies goes through a series of failed escapes only to culminate in a daring plan for a dramatic mass escape.
Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: Richard Todd, Bernard Lee, Michael Wilding, Richard Attenborough
Votes: 754
19. Convoy (1965)
60 min | Drama, War
Civilian Captain Foster (the freighter "Flagship") and Commander Talbot (US Navy destroyer Escort "DD 181") are responsible for convoying ships across the Atlantic during World War II.
Stars: John Gavin, John Larch, Linden Chiles, Horst Ebersberg
Votes: 56
20. Discs a Go-Go (1961–1968)
30 min | Music
Long-running music series, produced in Bristol, which typically featured pop and jazz performers, miming to their latest recordings.
Stars: Kent Walton, The Mike Cotton Jazzmen, The Yardbirds, Millie Small
Votes: 8
21. Ready, Steady, Go! (1963–1966)
50 min | Music
London based British Rock/Pop tv show broadcast every Friday night during its run until 23/12/1966. Presented by Keith Fordyce & Cathy McGowan. Featuring many performances by The Beatles,Rolling Stones & The Who amongst other 60's greats.
Stars: Sandy Sarjeant, Cathy McGowan, Mick Jagger, Dusty Springfield
Votes: 79
22. Ring-A-Ding Rhythm! (1962)
Approved | 78 min | Comedy, Musical
Two teens organize a jazz festival despite objections from the mayor.
Director: Richard Lester | Stars: Helen Shapiro, Craig Douglas, John Leyton, The Brook Brothers
Votes: 417
23. Juke Box Jury (1959–1990)
30 min | Music
A panel of notable personalities rate the latest pop records.
Stars: David Jacobs, Pete Murray, Alan Freeman, Katie Boyle
Votes: 58
24. The Captain's Table (1959)
90 min | Comedy
A ship's captain is promoted by his company from tramp steamers to their flagship passenger liner. Although he is a thoroughly competent sailor ready to take charge of such a ship, he is ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Lee | Stars: John Gregson, Peggy Cummins, Donald Sinden, Nadia Gray
Votes: 398
25. The Idol (1966)
109 min | Drama
Marco, a young, arrogant art student, is friendly with Timothy, a medical student, and Sarah, his girl friend. Timothy is dominated by his beautiful mother, Carol, who is divorcing her ... See full summary »
Director: Daniel Petrie | Stars: Jennifer Jones, Michael Parks, John Leyton, Jennifer Hilary
Votes: 177
26. Bandstand (1958–1972)
55 min | Music
A weekly presentation of popular music, which went through many format changes during its long run.
Stars: Brian Henderson, The Delltones, Judy Stone, Col Joye
Votes: 39
27. Predator: The Quietus (1988)
Not Rated | 91 min | Horror
The unexplainable disappearances of innocently-courting teenagers and a child, plus the brutal slaying of livestock, attracts the international media.
Director: Leslie McCarthy | Stars: Cordelia Roche, Cliff Twemlow, Darryl Marchant, Mark Gover
Votes: 155
28. Biggles (1960– )
30 min | Adventure
Stars: Neville Whiting, David Drummond, John Leyton, Carl Duering
Votes: 13
29. Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961–1966)
40 min | Game-Show, Music
This was a vehicle for new record releases in the early sixties. A panel would rate the songs between 1-5 with the panel was made up of stars of the day.
Stars: Brian Matthew, Janice Nicholls, Jim Dale, Pete Murray
Votes: 37
30. Seaside Swingers (1964)
94 min | Comedy, Musical
1964 musical starring John Leyton, Mike Sarne, Freddie and the Dreamers, Ron Moody, Liz Fraser, Nicholas Parsons and Danny La Rue. A group of high-spirited teens find friendship, love and music.
Director: James Hill | Stars: John Leyton, Michael Sarne, Peter Birrell, Roy Crewdson
Votes: 194
31. Harpers West One (1961–1963)
60 min | Drama
The life and loves of a big department store in the West End of London.
Stars: Jan Holden, Jane Muir, Philip Latham, Vivian Pickles
32. Billy Cotton Band Show (1956–1968)
Music
Stars: Billy Cotton, Kathie Kay, Alan Breeze, The Leslie Roberts Silhouettes
Votes: 12
33. Fern, the Red Deer (1977)
58 min | Family
The story of a baby fawn, adopted by two children, and later returned to the herd.
Director: Jan Darnley-Smith | Stars: Candida Prior, Craig McFarlane, Mark Eden, Diana Eden
Votes: 16
34. The Greatest Ever War Films (2014 TV Movie)
180 min | Documentary, War
Directors: Chris Hill, Delyth Lloyd | Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Laz Alonso, Paddy Ashdown, Douglas Bader
Votes: 19
35. The Jealous God (2005)
91 min | Drama, Romance
A reserved schoolteacher battles against family conflict when he falls in love with the 'wrong' young woman.
Director: Steven Woodcock | Stars: Jason Merrells, Denise Welch, Mairead Carty, Pamela Cundell
Votes: 73
36. A Life in the Death of Joe Meek (2013)
122 min | Documentary
This documentary chronicles the rise, fall and resurrection of Joe Meek. It shows, due in equal measures to his pioneering DIY recording techniques, hit-making philosophy and a life full of social, psychological and sexual obstacles.
Directors: Howard S. Berger, Susan Stahman | Stars: Dave Adams, Jake Arnott, Mike Berry, Charles Blackwell
Votes: 43
37. Send in the Girls (1978)
60 min | Drama
Stories of girls on a Sales Promotion Team.
Stars: Annie Ross, Norma West, Diana Davies, Carole Hayman
38. The Nearly Man (1975– )
60 min | Drama
The Nearly Man is a UK TV play and series from the mid-1970s, about a middle-class Labour MP.[1] Both play and series were written by Arthur Hopcraft; actors in the cast of both include ... See full summary »
Stars: Tony Britton, Wilfred Pickles, Ann Firbank, Michael Elphick
39. The Legend of Silent Night (1968 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
Pastor Josef Mohr writes a poem in 1810 and shows it to his friend Franz Gruber, the local church organist. Gruber composes music for Mohr's words, creating the popular hymn.
Director: Daniel Mann | Stars: James Mason, Kirk Douglas, John Leyton, Claudia Butenuth
Votes: 31
40. Billy Fury: The Sound of Fury (2015)
85 min | Documentary, Music
A must-see programme on the James Dean of British rock and roll. Billy Fury became an overnight sensation and The Sound of Fury album, a landmark in British Rock and Roll history.
Directors: Alan Byron, Mark Sloper | Stars: Amanda Barrie, Boz Boorer, Joe Brown, Billy Butler
Votes: 23
41. The Johnny Leyton Touch (1962)
15 min | Musical, Short
Director: Norman Harrison | Stars: John Leyton, Charles Blackwell, Heinz Burt, Alan Caddy
Votes: 6
42. Swing High (1961)
30 min | Music
Stars: Allan Wood, The Welsh Dance Orchestra, Hugh Webb, Eve Adams
43. Holiday Music (1962–1963)
25 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Neville Whiting, Barbara Brown, Percy Press, Ted Taylor
44. The Square Leopard (1980– )
30 min | Comedy, Family
A single lawyer must find a wife or risk being disinherited by his rich father.
Stars: John Leyton, Janet Key, Sorcha Cusack, Raymond Huntley
45. Jukebox Heroes (2001–2002)
Documentary, Music
David "Screaming Lord" Sutch (1940-1999) the flamboyantly, bipolar, berserk rock singer, emerging from a coffin, armed with prop knives, axes and skulls, and belting out his song Jack the ... See full summary »
Stars: Mark Lamarr, Marty Wilde, Clem Cattini, Hal Carter
46. Like ... Music (1962–1963)
25 min | Music
Stars: Roger Moffat, Bernard Herrmann, The Trad Lads, The Northern Dance Orchestra
47.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
The Very Strange Story of... The Legendary Joe Meek
(1991)
60 min | Documentary
Detailing the life of an influential 1960s British record producer, the first to top both the UK and US pop music charts with the same record.
Director: Alan Lewens | Stars: Pete Murray, Andrew Crawford, June Barrie, George Bellamy
Votes: 35
48.
Convoy (1965)
Episode:
The Heart of an Enemy
(1965)
60 min | Drama, War
Stars: John Gavin, Diane Baker, Horst Ebersberg, Bob Kanter
49.
Dixon of Dock Green (1955–1976)
Episode:
Three's Company
(1974)
Crime, Drama
Director: Mary Ridge | Stars: Margaret Anderson, Peter Byrne, Gregory de Polnay, Nicholas Donnelly
50.
The Invisible Man (1958–1960)
Episode:
Man in Disguise
(1959)
TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The Invisible man is investigating an international doping ring when his identity is stolen and used to smuggle drugs.
Directors: Quentin Lawrence, Peter Maxwell | Stars: Deborah Watling, Leigh Madison, Tim Turner, Lee Montague
Votes: 30