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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: 246,836
2. SpongeBob SquarePants (1999– )
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a talking sea sponge who works at a fast food restaurant, attends a boating school, and lives in an underwater pineapple.
Stars: Tom Kenny, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown
Votes: 111,554
3. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
Stars: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker
Votes: 39,561
4. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
TV-PG | 95 min | Comedy
Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.
Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roger Lloyd Pack, Buster Merryfield
Votes: 56,768
5. Mr. Bean (1990–1995)
Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy, Family
Bumbling, childlike Mr. Bean has trouble completing the simplest of day-to-day tasks, but his perseverance and resourcefulness frequently allow him to find ingenious ways around problems.
Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Matilda Ziegler, Robin Driscoll, Matthew Ashforde
Votes: 133,873
6. Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy
The wild misadventures of Edina "Eddy" Monsoon and her best friend Patsy Stone, who live in a nearly constant haze of drugged, drunken selfishness.
Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield
Votes: 21,557
7. My Family (2000–2011)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy
Ben Harper, a misanthropic dentist, has little time for most people, including his wife Susan, and their children Nick, Janey, and Michael.
Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Gabriel Thomson, Daniela Denby-Ashe
Votes: 10,552
8. Bottom (1991–1995)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Two perpetually bored and broke flatmates waste their days in a futile struggle to get laid, earn cash, and not kill one another.
Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Steven O'Donnell, Christopher Ryan
Votes: 14,219
9. The Young Ones (1982–1984)
TV-14 | 35 min | Comedy
The crazy and sometimes surreal comedic adventures of four very different students in Thatcher's Britain.
Stars: Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Nigel Planer, Christopher Ryan
Votes: 16,478
10. One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Drama
Victor Meldrew is a retiree who attracts bad luck. If he's not driving his long suffering wife Margaret crazy with his constant moaning, he's fighting with neighbours.
Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle, Owen Brenman
Votes: 7,335
11. Alice in Wonderland (1999 TV Movie)
PG | 150 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Alice falls down a rabbit hole, and finds herself in Wonderland, a fantasy land of strange characters and ideas.
Director: Nick Willing | Stars: Tina Majorino, Whoopi Goldberg, Robbie Coltrane, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 8,877
12. Blue Juice (1995)
R | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
JC thinks surfing is everything. His girlfriend Chloe wants him to settle down. When he decides to go surfing one night with friends from London, she throws JC out. Surfing or Chloe?
Director: Carl Prechezer | Stars: Sean Pertwee, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ewan McGregor, Steven Mackintosh
Votes: 2,952
13. Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Crime
After attracting both media and police attention for accidentally knocking Kate Moss into the River Thames, Edina and Patsy hide out in the south of France.
Director: Mandie Fletcher | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Jane Horrocks, Julia Sawalha
Votes: 13,228 | Gross: $4.75M
14. Santa Claus: The Movie (1985)
PG | 107 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
The legend of Santa Claus is put in jeopardy when an unscrupulous toy manufacturer attempts to take over Christmas.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Dudley Moore, John Lithgow, David Huddleston, Burgess Meredith
Votes: 15,606 | Gross: $23.72M
15. Maigret (1992–1993)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
From Montmartre to the remote French countryside, Maigret encounters the dark side of the human psyche. Yet, he manages to maintain both compassion and a sense of humor as he explores the complex motives that lie behind every crime.
Stars: Michael Gambon, Geoffrey Hutchings, Jack Galloway, James Larkin
Votes: 1,103
16. French and Saunders (1987–2017)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders satirically present aspects of British life, films such as Batman Forever and Pulp Fiction.
Stars: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Simon Brint, Rowland Rivron
Votes: 3,754
17. The New Statesman (1987–1994)
TV-14 | 70 min | Comedy
The ultra right-wing Alan B'Stard, the most selfish, greedy, dishonest, sadistic and sociopathic Conservative MP of them all, plots to achieve his meglomaniacal ambitions.
Stars: Rik Mayall, Michael Troughton, Marsha Fitzalan, Terence Alexander
Votes: 2,810
18. 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: 395
19. Angels (1975–1983)
50 min | Drama
Six student nurses start training in the NHS, facing challenges working with colleagues and patients while adapting to the hierarchy and procedures.
Stars: Carol Holmes, Shirley Cheriton, Joanna Monro, Sharon Rosita
Votes: 137
20. The Green Green Grass (2005–2009)
50 min | Comedy
Shifty car salesman Boycie and his wife Marlene leave their council estate in Peckham, London to start a new life in a rambling farmhouse in Shropshire.
Stars: John Challis, Sue Holderness, David Ross, Jack Doolan
Votes: 1,169
21. 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: 1,126
22. Saxondale (2006–2007)
30 min | Comedy
Tommy, an ex-roadie, runs a pest control biz in Stevenage post-divorce. He lives with Magz and mentors his assistant Raymond, seeing himself as a maverick dispensing wisdom.
Stars: Steve Coogan, James Bachman, Rasmus Hardiker, Ruth Jones
Votes: 3,139
23. Dead Man Running (2009)
R | 92 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Nick's borrowed money from a loan shark. He's 4 weeks behind. He gets 24 hours to come up with GBP100,000. His mom's a hostage.
Director: Alex De Rakoff | Stars: Clint Koroan, Fredi 'Kruga' Nwaka, 50 Cent, Ashley Walters
Votes: 4,523
24. BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
60 min | Drama
BBC2 Playhouse was a British one-hour episode anthology television series produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Stars: Ralph G. Morse, Gawn Grainger, John Bluthal, Trevor Laird
Votes: 139
25. 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: 926
26. Dirty Weekend (1993)
102 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
This is the story of Bella, who woke up one morning and realized she'd had enough. All it took was one rather nasty man to transform her from a meek and mild secretary into a murderous femme fatale.
Director: Michael Winner | Stars: Lia Williams, Rufus Sewell, Michael Cule, David McCallum
Votes: 724
27. Fox (1980)
60 min | Drama
The thirteen-part series recounted the lives of the titular Fox family, who lived in Clapham in South London and had gangland connections. It was notable in that it was an early work that featured the criminal as the protagonist. wiki
Stars: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone
Votes: 125
28. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 314
29. Lady Christina (2018 Podcast Series)
Sci-Fi
Jetsetter, adventurer, and owner of a very unusual London bus, Lady Christina de Souza likes the finest things. Even if they don't belong to her. And the more exotic - or alien - the better... See full summary »
Stars: Michelle Ryan, Warren Brown, Gareth Corke, Tracy Wiles
30. The Paternoster Gang (2019 Podcast Series)
Sci-Fi
Stars: Neve McIntosh, Catrin Stewart, Dan Starkey, Daisy Ashford
31. Mike & Angelo (1989–2000)
20 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
A series about an alien living with an American boy in Britain.
Stars: Tim Whitnall, Shelley Thompson, Michael Benz, Katy Murphy
Votes: 190
32. Tracey Breaks the News (2017–2018)
30 min | Comedy
Tracey Ullman impersonates political figures as well as everyday people all reacting to the aftermath of the 2017 British election and one year anniversary of Brexit in this one-off satirical comedy special.
Stars: Tracey Ullman, Tony Gardner, Laurence Howarth, Laurence Rickard
Votes: 183
33. Target (1977–1978)
50 min | Action, Crime
A small team of detectives solve crimes of a varied nature in Southampton.
Stars: Patrick Mower, Philip Madoc, Brendan Price, Vivien Heilbron
Votes: 64
34. Doctor Who: New Series Adventures (2005 Podcast Series)
Sci-Fi
Since the new Doctor Who series debuted in 2005, the BBC have released a steady stream of audio readings of the BBC's popular range of New Series Adventures novels, all listed here. In late... See full summary »
Stars: Nicholas Briggs, David Tennant, Arthur Darvill, Dan Starkey
35. Doctor Who: Classic Doctors New Monsters (2016 Podcast Series)
Sci-Fi
An anthology series where Doctors from classic Doctor Who encounter monsters from modern Doctor Who.
Stars: Paul McGann, Colin Baker, Nicholas Briggs, Dan Starkey
36. The Russ Abbot Show (1986–1991)
45 min | Comedy
Comedy show starring Russ Abbot in his many guises including Basildon Bond, C.U. Jimmy and Cooperman.
Stars: Russ Abbot, Bella Emberg, Les Dennis, Tom Bright
Votes: 129
37. Happy Families (1985)
35 min | Comedy
Guy Fuddle (Ade Edmondson) lives with his grandmother (Jennifer Saunders). He has four sisters(Saunders) who were sent away from home as small children. Grandmother is now ill and she wants... See full summary »
Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French, Stephen Fry
Votes: 167
38. Melissa (1997)
300 min | Drama, Thriller
Guy Foster finds himself in the company of odd and sinister people after getting engaged to the mysterious Melissa McKensie. Soon he'll become a suspect in a series of grisly murders and will have to solve them to clear his name.
Stars: Julie Walters, Tim Dutton, Adrian Dunbar, Christopher Ryan
Votes: 102
39. Doctor Who: Ravenous (2018 Podcast Series)
Sci-Fi
Having saved the universe and restored peace at home, the Doctor and Liv go in search of their friend, Helen. Following a trail of breadcrumbs through space and time they discover an ... See full summary »
Stars: Paul McGann, Nicola Walker, Hattie Morahan, Mark Bonnar
40. Summer Season (1985)
55 min | Drama
Stars: Tim Wylton, Marion Bailey, Charles Dale, Nicholas Gecks
Votes: 35
41. It's Kevin (2013)
Comedy
Sketch show written by and starring Kevin Eldon, British comedy's prolific supporting star.
Stars: Kevin Eldon, Paul Putner, David Reed, Amelia Bullmore
Votes: 308
42. Saturday Live (1985–1988)
Comedy
Saturday Live brought the late 1980s UK alternative comedy circuit to Channel 4. Some of comedy's most iconic characters made their debut such as Ben Elton, Harry Enfield, Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.
Stars: Ben Elton, Harry Enfield, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry
Votes: 119
43. Sil and the Devil Seeds of Arodor (2019 TV Movie)
97 min | Sci-Fi
SIL is worried, very worried, which doesn't keep his reptilian skin in the best condition. Confined in a cold detention cell on the moon, awaiting a deportation hearing for trial on drugs ... See full summary »
Director: Keith Barnfather | Stars: Sophie Aldred, Nabil Shaban, Christopher Ryan, Jim Conway
Votes: 77
44. The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle (2007– )
Comedy
Revolving around the life of Vivienne Vyle, a daytime TV presenter/agony aunt in the mold of Trisha, the show focuses on not only the problems of her guests but the problems Vivienne faces herself in regards to her love and home life.
Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Miranda Richardson, Conleth Hill, Jason Watkins
Votes: 406
45. Doctor Who: Sontarans vs Rutans (2024 Podcast Series)
Sci-Fi
The war between the Sontarans and the Rutans has been going on for millennia. And is likely to continue for millennia more. A terrible conflict with no care for consequences or collateral ... See full summary »
Stars: Dan Starkey, Christopher Ryan, Jon Culshaw, India Fisher
46. Rik Mayall: Lord of Misrule (2014 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary tribute to comedian Rik Mayall, and his four-decade body of work.
Director: Andy Humphries | Stars: Simon Callow, Rik Mayall, Ben Elton, Greg Davies
Votes: 117
47. City Slacker (2012)
TV-PG | 89 min | Comedy, Romance
Amanda is a corporate highflier who needs a slacker so she can have a baby and keep her career.
Director: James Larkin | Stars: Fiona Gillies, Tom Conti, Geoffrey Streatfeild, Adrian Lukis
Votes: 203
48. Premiere (1977–1980)
30 min | Drama
A series of anthologies highlighting the initial projects of directors venturing into television drama filmmaking.
Stars: Phil Daniels, Johnny Allan, David Parfitt, Brian Poyser
Votes: 10
49. Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Not! (1997 Video)
63 min | Comedy
A series of outtakes and deleted scenes from the first few seasons of "Absolutely Fabulous".
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Patrick Barlow, Alexandra Bastedo, Jo Brand, Dora Bryan
Votes: 151
50. The Lenny Henry Show (1984–1988)
30 min | Comedy
A sketch show featuring many different characters and spoofs.
Stars: Lenny Henry, Robert Bathurst, Carla Mendonça, Lyndam Gregory
Votes: 130