Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Katherine Parkinson

1. Sherlock (2010–2017)

TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The quirky spin on Conan Doyle's iconic sleuth pitches him as a "high-functioning sociopath" in modern-day London. Assisting him in his investigations: Afghanistan War vet John Watson, who's introduced to Holmes by a mutual acquaintance.

Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves

Votes: 1,001,357

2. Inside No. 9 (2014–2024)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Genre-mixing anthology series, inviting viewers into some very different and enigmatic No. 9s.

Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Derek Jacobi, Aimee-Ffion Edwards

Votes: 19,765

3. Taskmaster (2015– )

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Game-Show

Five comedians are set tasks challenging their creativity and wit. The tasks are supervised by Alex Horne but the Taskmaster, Greg Davies, always has the final word.

Stars: Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Kerry Godliman, Ed Gamble

Votes: 19,810

4. Doc Martin (2004–2022)

TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The trials and tribulations of Martin Ellingham, a brilliant but socially challenged doctor who moves from London to the picturesque village of Port Wenn in Cornwall.

Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice, Joe Absolom

Votes: 20,281

5. Humans (2015–2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

In a parallel present where the latest must-have gadget for any busy family is a 'Synth'--a highly-developed robotic servant that's so similar to a real human--is transforming the way we live.

Stars: Katherine Parkinson, Gemma Chan, Lucy Carless, Tom Goodman-Hill

Votes: 42,535

6. The IT Crowd (2006–2013)

TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy

The comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss and their grifting supervisor Jen, a rag-tag team of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.

Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, Matt Berry

Votes: 164,678

7. Casualty (1986– )

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama

The everyday lives of the people frequenting the frenetic Accident and Emergency department of Holby City Hospital.

Stars: Derek Thompson, Tony Marshall, Suzanne Packer, Ian Bleasdale

Votes: 3,699

8. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)

TV-14 | 124 min | Drama, Romance, War

In the aftermath of World War II, a writer forms an unexpected bond with the residents of Guernsey Island when she decides to write a book about their experiences during the war. Then she learns the secret they are afraid to reveal.

Director: Mike Newell | Stars: Jessica Brown Findlay, Tom Courtenay, Michiel Huisman, Katherine Parkinson

Votes: 52,795

9. Jonathan Creek (1997–2016)

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Jonathan Creek, a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles, works from his home in a converted windmill. He uses his abilities to solve impossible crimes and mysterious murders.

Stars: Alan Davies, Caroline Quentin, Stuart Milligan, Julia Sawalha

Votes: 9,036

10. The Boat That Rocked (2009)

R | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A band of rogue DJs that captivated Britain, playing the music that defined a generation and standing up to a government that wanted classical music, and nothing else, on the airwaves.

Director: Richard Curtis | Stars: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Nick Frost, Michael Hadley

Votes: 116,140 | Gross: $7.99M

11. Rivals (2024– )

Drama | Post-production

Follows Rupert Campbell-Black and Tony Baddingham as they have a longstanding rivalry that comes to a head.

Stars: David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Lisa McGrillis

12. Extras (2005–2007)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama

Andy Millman is an actor with ambition and a script. Reduced to working as an extra with a useless agent, Andy's attempts to boost his career invariably end in failure and embarrassment.

Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson

Votes: 60,444

13. Would I Lie to You? (2007– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show

Two teams, lead by their team leader (either Lee Mack or David Mitchell), have to try and make the other team believe their crazy stories.

Stars: David Mitchell, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, Paul Ridley

Votes: 9,707

14. Travel Man: 48 Hours in... (2015– )

Not Rated | 24 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy

British comedian Richard Ayoade and a celebrity guest, usually from the comedy world, spend 48 hours in a popular city to discover the must see tourist attractions.

Stars: Richard Ayoade, Joe Lycett, Stephen Mangan, Roisin Conaty

Votes: 3,330

15. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012– )

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show

A raunchy spoof edition of Countdown (1982) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).

Stars: Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, John Pohlhammer, Rachel Riley

Votes: 6,616

16. Radioactive (2019)

PG-13 | 109 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

The incredible true story of Marie Sklodowska-Curie and her Nobel Prize-winning work that changed the world.

Director: Marjane Satrapi | Stars: Rosamund Pike, Yvette Feuer, Mirjam Novak, Ralph Berkin

Votes: 21,795

17. How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008)

R | 110 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

A British writer struggles to fit in at a high-profile magazine in New York City.

Director: Robert B. Weide | Stars: Simon Pegg, Kirsten Dunst, Megan Fox, Kelan Guy

Votes: 70,914 | Gross: $2.78M

18. Here We Go (2020– )

29 min | Comedy, Drama

A year in the life of the irrepressible Jessop family as filmed by youngest son, Sam.

Stars: Katherine Parkinson, Jim Howick, Freya Parks, Tom Basden

Votes: 1,676

19. Urban Myths (2017–2020)

22 min | Adventure, Biography, Comedy

Showcases stories that have been passed down over time and have become part of urban folklore.

Stars: Robbie Coltrane, David Avery, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Paul Kaye

Votes: 928

20. Psychoville (2009–2011)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery

A group of seemingly unrelated strangers all receive a mysterious note stating "I know what you did", which sends their lives into a downward spiral.

Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, Daniel Kaluuya, Daisy Haggard

Votes: 7,396

21. Whites (2010)

178 min | Comedy

The story of the executive chef at a country house hotel.

Stars: Alan Davies, Darren Boyd, Katherine Parkinson, Stephen Wight

Votes: 2,442

22. That Christmas (2024)

PG | Animation, Comedy, Family

Tells charming family stories which take place in the run-up to Christmas.

Director: Simon Otto | Stars: Bill Nighy, Brian Cox, Guz Khan, Jacek Wisniewski

23. Easy Virtue (2008)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Romance

A young Englishman marries a glamorous American. When he brings her home to meet the parents, she arrives like a blast from the future - blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the window.

Director: Stephan Elliott | Stars: Jessica Biel, Ben Barnes, Kristin Scott Thomas, Colin Firth

Votes: 22,461 | Gross: $2.66M

24. The Honorable Woman (2014)

58 min | Drama, Thriller

Centers on Nessa Stein, a woman who inherits her father's arms business and finds herself in an international maelstrom as she continues to promote the reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians.

Stars: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Stephen Rea, Lubna Azabal, Katherine Parkinson

Votes: 11,572

25. Defending the Guilty (2018–2019)

30 min | Comedy

An idealistic young barrister is shown the ropes by a worldly mentor.

Stars: Hugh Coles, Will Sharpe, Katherine Parkinson, Gwyneth Keyworth

Votes: 1,183

26. St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold (2009)

Not Rated | 106 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

The girls of St. Trinians are on the hunt for buried treasure after discovering headmistress Miss Fritton is related to a famous pirate.

Directors: Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson | Stars: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, David Tennant, Talulah Riley

Votes: 8,869

27. The Nan Movie (2022)

95 min | Adventure, Comedy

Catherine Tate's iconic character Nan hits the big screen as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her grandson Jamie to make amends with her estranged sister Nell.

Director: Josie Rourke | Stars: Paul Reid, Emer Hedderman, Rosalie Craig, Nia Mulrennan

Votes: 1,472

28. In the Club (2014–2016)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

Drama series about a group of expectant parents who bond at pre-natal classes and the lives of the couples leading up to the births.

Stars: Katherine Parkinson, Hermione Norris, Christine Bottomley, Jill Halfpenny

Votes: 560

29. Doctor Who: The Monthly Adventures (1999 Podcast Series)

Sci-Fi

Full-cast audio drama series based on "Doctor Who (1963)" chronicling the further adventures of the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Doctors.

Stars: Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Sarah Sutton

Votes: 47

30. Comedy Lab (1998–2011)

25 min | Comedy

A selection of one-off new comedies, sitcom, stand-up or other, from different writers and production companies. Some have served as pilots, and have been commissioned for full stand-alone series.

Stars: Tom Meeten, Alice Lowe, Simon Greenall, Kevin Eldon

Votes: 156

31. Significant Other (2023)

Comedy, Romance

Follows two neighbours at tough times of their lives: Anna, has grown to be apathetic towards love, and Sam, a recently separated father. In their mid-40s, they embark in romance following drastic life events that unite them.

Stars: Katherine Parkinson, Youssef Kerkour, Kéllé Bryan, Naledi Rapotu

Votes: 296

32. The One Show (2006– )

30 min | Documentary, News, Talk-Show

A live magazine programme featuring topical stories and big name studio guests.

Stars: Alex Jones, Matt Baker, Christine Lampard, Adrian Chiles

Votes: 623

33. Hitmen (2020–2021)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Crime

Fran and Jamie are best friends and business partners - they just happen to kill people for a living. Having stumbled into a career in contract killing, the misfit duo are definitely not your typical killers for hire.

Stars: Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins, Katherine Parkinson, Asim Chaudhry

Votes: 1,241

34. The Great British Menu (2006– )

Reality-TV

Top British chefs compete against each other and are scored by a panel of acclaimed judges for the chance to cook one course of a four course banquet.

Stars: Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver, Jennie Bond

Votes: 467

35. Paul Dood's Deadly Lunch Break (2021)

95 min | Action, Comedy, Thriller

A weedy charity-shop worker is set on winning the big national talent show. But when the actions of 5 selfish people cause him to miss his audition, he sets out to seek deathly revenge. It's 1 lunch break, 5 spectacular murders.

Director: Nick Gillespie | Stars: Tom Meeten, Katherine Parkinson, Kris Marshall, Kevin Bishop

Votes: 674

36. Lorraine (2001– )

60 min | Talk-Show

Early morning chat show presented by Lorraine Kelly, with celebrity interviews, cooking tips, fashion features and musical guests.

Stars: Lorraine Kelly, Mark Heyes, Tasmin Lucia-Khan, Hilary Jones

Votes: 259

37. Spreadsheet (2021)

Comedy

A divorced, hectic mother-of-two who is looking for sex without commitment.

Stars: Katherine Parkinson, Rowan Witt, Zahra Newman, Maila Latukefu

Votes: 541

38. Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (2014– )

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Game-Show

All Alan has is an amazing fact about each of them, after which who knows where the conversation will lead?

Stars: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sara Pascoe, Joe Lycett

Votes: 556

39. Hang Ups (2018)

30 min | Comedy

After the collapse of his previous group-therapy practice, Richard is no longer able to conduct the traditional 50-minute sessions most therapists have with their patients. Instead, he's ... See full summary »

Stars: Stephen Mangan, Bebe Cave, Fionn O'Shea, Karl Theobald

Votes: 927

40. Comedy Showcase (2007– )

25 min | Comedy

You saw them here first... Rising stars from the UK comedy scene showcase their talents in 30-minute specials, which can also act as pilot episodes for complete new series.

Stars: Katy Wix, Sara Pascoe, Rhys Darby, Kerry Howard

Votes: 92

41. Crackanory (2013–2017)

30 min | Comedy, Drama

Showcases short tales narrated by comedians and actors, containing a mix of live action and animation.

Stars: Tom Meeten, Matthew Steer, Nicholas Burns, Amy Hoggart

Votes: 160

42. The Old Guys (2009– )

Comedy

Two retired gentleman share a house together , always competing for the affections of their attractive neighbour Sally

Stars: Roger Lloyd Pack, Clive Swift, Jane Asher, Katherine Parkinson

Votes: 335

43. Katy Brand's Big Ass Show (2007– )

30 min | Comedy

Katy Brand's Show is a parallel world of original characters and crazy celebrities with big egos and even bigger flaws that intermingle to create a whole new world of entertainment - like ... See full summary »

Stars: Katherine Parkinson, Katy Brand, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, James Lance

Votes: 256

44. The Bleak Old Shop of Stuff (2011–2012)

Comedy, History

BBC comedy series parodying the works of Charles Dickens and heavily influenced by a similar, long-running radio series. A respectable shopkeeper, Jedrington Secret-Past, (unsurprisingly) discovers that he has a secret past.

Stars: Robert Webb, Katherine Parkinson, Finlay Christie, Ambra Lily Keegan

Votes: 708

45. Sunday Brunch (2012– )

180 min | Talk-Show

Add a Plot

Stars: Tim Lovejoy, Simon Rimmer, Rebecca Seal, Ian Burrell

Votes: 229

46. National Theatre Live: Much Ado About Nothing (2022)

180 min | Comedy

The legendary family-run Hotel Messina on the Italian Riveria has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty. But when the owner's daughter weds a dashing young soldier, not all guests are in the mood for love.

Directors: Simon Godwin, Kate Waters | Stars: Al Coppola, Nicki Davenport, Celeste Dodwell, Eben Figueiredo

Votes: 9

47. Cardinal Burns (2012– )

29 min | Comedy

An English sketch-comedy show aimed at an adult audience.

Stars: Dustin Demri-Burns, Lucinda Dryzek, Seb Cardinal, Fiona Button

Votes: 379

48. The Kennedys (2015)

30 min | Comedy

The Kennedy family move to the New Town of Stevenage and are excited at the prospect of being considered middle-class.

Stars: Katherine Parkinson, Dan Renton Skinner, Lucy Hutchinson, Emma Pierson

Votes: 749

49. Saturday Kitchen (2001– )

90 min | Reality-TV, Talk-Show

Each week host chef James Martin and his two invited TV chef colleagues each cook meals for the celebrity guest and the two winners of the weekly competition. Regular features include ... See full summary »

Stars: Matt Tebbutt, James Martin, Olly Smith, Antony Worrall Thompson

Votes: 206

50. The Great Outdoors (2010– )

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

The hikes, arguments, heartaches, friendships and rivalries of a dysfunctional rambling club full of misfits.

Stars: Ruth Jones, Mark Heap, Steve Edge, Katherine Parkinson

Votes: 147