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1. Heartbeat (1992–2010)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
The 1960s lives and adventures of the police constabulary, medical staff, and residents of Ashfordly and Aidensfield.
Stars: William Simons, Derek Fowlds, Tricia Penrose, Mark Jordon
Votes: 4,062
2. Coronation Street (1960– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance
The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England.
Stars: William Roache, Helen Worth, Barbara Knox, Sally Dynevor
Votes: 6,017
3. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly.
Stars: Peter Sallis, Jane Freeman, Kathy Staff, Robert Fyfe
Votes: 3,650
4. Scandal (1989)
R | 106 min | Drama, History
Based on the Profumo Scandal of 1963, an affair between an exotic dancer and the Minister of War shakes up the British government.
Director: Michael Caton-Jones | Stars: John Hurt, Joanne Whalley, Bridget Fonda, Ian McKellen
Votes: 5,522 | Gross: $8.80M
5. Where the Heart Is (1997–2006)
Not Rated | 50 min | Drama
A warm hearted drama series that follows the lives of the people of Skelthwate, and their local health centre.
Stars: Lesley Dunlop, Christian Cooke, Philip Middlemiss, William Travis
Votes: 566
6. 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
7. Boon (1986–1992)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Ken Boon and Harry Crawford are two middle-aged ex-firemen. Harry retires and opens a hotel (The Grand Hotel), with Ken as a temporary odd-job man.
Stars: Michael Elphick, David Daker, Neil Morrissey, Elizabeth Carling
Votes: 1,007
8. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
35 min | Game-Show
Comedy game show with celebrity guests and cheap prizes.
Stars: Les Dawson, Terry Wogan, Paul O'Grady, Bradley Walsh
Votes: 277
9. In Search of the Castaways (1962)
Approved | 98 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
In 19th century England, young Mary Grant and her brother, Robert, embark on a dangerous quest to find their missing father, a sea captain who vanished somewhere along the Chilean coast.
Director: Robert Stevenson | Stars: Hayley Mills, Maurice Chevalier, George Sanders, Wilfrid Hyde-White
Votes: 3,453 | Gross: $21.75M
10. This Morning (1988– )
150 min | Comedy, Drama, Game-Show
Magazine show featuring lifestyle, cookery, fashion and news segments, along with celebrity interviews and gossip.
Stars: Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes
Votes: 891
11. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield
Votes: 323
12. Cluedo (1990–1993)
45 min | Crime, Drama, Game-Show
A unique game show in which celebrities try to deduce which of the classic characters commited a murder by watching a short film and interviewing the suspects.
Stars: Chuck Foster, Richard Madeley, James Bellini, Leslie Grantham
Votes: 141
13. Woof! (1989–1997)
30 min | Family
A young boy becomes a dog from time to time.
Stars: Liza Goddard, Adam Roper, Punch, Edward Fidoe
Votes: 285
14. Emergency-Ward 10 (1957–1967)
30 min | Drama
Set in Oxbridge General Hospital, this soap opera focused equally on the lives and loves of its medical staff and the pressure of their work.
Stars: Jill Browne, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Frederick Bartman, Desmond Carrington
Votes: 70
15. The South Bank Show (1978– )
53 min | Documentary
ITV's long-running arts series presented by Melvyn Bragg.
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Ian McKellen, David Hockney, Victoria Wood
Votes: 216
16. 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: 313
17. The Afternoon Play (2003– )
60 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
A series of individual dramas, each with a different story and cast.
Stars: Rob Swinton, Robert Stone, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Tracie Bennett
Votes: 64
18. The Paul O'Grady Show (2004–2015)
45 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Paul O'Grady and star guests liven up teatime with comedy and chat.
Stars: Paul O'Grady, Charlotte Ellen Price, Melanie Sykes, Ramon Christian
Votes: 464
19. Big Break (II) (1990–2002)
30 min | Game-Show, Sport
General knowledge game show where contestants team up with snooker stars testing their skill against the clock.
Stars: Jim Davidson, John Virgo, Colin Ward-Lewis, Charles Nove
Votes: 202
20. 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: 66
21. Barbara (1995–2003)
27 min | Comedy
Whether she likes it or not, outspoken, no-nonsense Yorkshire woman Barbara (Gwen Taylor) has become the agony-aunt problem-solver for her extended family. Her husband Ted (Sam Kelly), has ... See full summary »
Stars: Gwen Taylor, Sam Kelly, Benedict Sandiford, Mark Benton
Votes: 136
22. Hooves of Fire (1999 TV Movie)
22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Robbie, an out-of-condition reindeer, tries to earn a place on Santa's crack sleigh team.
Director: Richard Starzak | Stars: Robbie Williams, Ardal O'Hanlon, Paul Whitehouse, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 1,331
23. The Good Guys (1992– )
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Two men named Guy spend their days trying to right wrongs.
Stars: Nigel Havers, Keith Barron, Hilary Whitehall, Godfrey James
Votes: 26
24. The Comedy Man (1964)
Approved | 92 min | Drama
Charles Byrd, known as "Chick", has spent his adult life acting in small repertory companies all over the UK, and he's never had much luck. All too aware that he's no longer young, Chick makes one last stab at finding success in London.
Director: Alvin Rakoff | Stars: Kenneth More, Cecil Parker, Dennis Price, Billie Whitelaw
Votes: 306
25. Harry (1993–1995)
50 min | Drama
Harry Salter is the ruthless owner of a news agency in Darlington who will resort to any under-hand means or exploit anyone in order to get a story that he can sell to a newspaper. He is ... See full summary »
Stars: Michael Elphick, Ian Bartholomew, Julie Graham, Tom Hollander
Votes: 51
26. The Phoenix and the Carpet (1997)
28 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Four young children hope for anything to happen and, when they become owners of the Phoenix, their adventure begins.
Stars: Miriam Margolyes, Ivan Berry, Lesley Dunlop, Ben Simpson
Votes: 145
27. The Intruder (1972)
25 min | Drama, Mystery
Arnold Haithwaite is a pilot a sand pilot. He pursues his strange and solitary profession on the sands of Cumbria, beside the Irish Sea. A sand pilot, like a sea pilot, must know his way ... See full summary »
Stars: James Bate, Simon Fisher-Turner, Milton Johns, Sheila Ruskin
Votes: 25
28. Willie's War (1994)
63 min | Drama, War
When 10-year-old Willie is evacuated from the East End of London, he is chosen by Zander, 13-year-old son of an army captain, to be his companion in a rambling country house. Zander's ... See full summary »
Director: Colin Finbow | Stars: Jean Alexander, Philip Boddy, Valerie Dent, Edmund Gordon
Votes: 17
29. First Night (1963–1964)
Drama
Stars: Madge Ryan, Anthony Bate, James Maxwell, Michael Caine
Votes: 104
30. Women of Coronation Street (1998 Video)
107 min
All about the most memorable female characters from Britain's premier soap opera, "Coronation Street".
Director: Eugene Ferguson | Stars: Jean Alexander, Betty Driver, Patricia Phoenix, Peter Adamson
Votes: 16
31. Badger's Bend (1963–1964)
25 min | Family
Young Tim Cordon moves to the countryside and discovers an interest in the care of animals. Befriending local vet Mr Francis and his assistant Sheila, Tim is given some abandoned hamsters ... See full summary »
Stars: Gay Emma, Kenneth Nash, James Ward, Malcolm Patton
Votes: 9
32. Top Secret (1961–1962)
60 min | Drama
A British agent starts work in South America.
Stars: William Franklyn, Patrick Cargill, Alan Rothwell, Frieda Knorr
Votes: 15
33. Ken Dodd: An Audience with Ken Dodd (1994 TV Special)
75 min | Documentary, Comedy
Ken Dodd OBE, presents this comedy extravaganza in which he entertains a celebrity audience. Ken tells jokes and answers questions from TV personalities including James Fox, Warren Mitchell, Hannah Gordon, Gordon Kaye and Molly Sugden.
Director: Patricia Mordecai | Stars: Ken Dodd, Pam Ayres, Frank Carson, Paul Daniels
Votes: 77
34. Coronation Street: Secrets (2003–2004)
50 min | Documentary
A behind the scene look at the most provocative scenes from the show, including scandals, births, marriages and death.
Stars: Tony Wilson, Tina Baker, Kieran Roberts, William Roache
Votes: 16
35. ITV Telethon (1988– )
Stars: Michael Aspel, Thelma Barlow, Elizabeth Dawn, Sally Ann Matthews
Votes: 29
36. Rich Tea and Sympathy (1991– )
60 min | Comedy
ITV comedy drama Rich Tea and Sympathy, written by David Nobbs, divorced mother Julia Merrygrove (Patricia Hodge) has two teenage children and works as a local councillor whilst also ... See full summary »
Stars: Patricia Hodge, Denis Quilley, Lionel Jeffries, Jean Alexander
Votes: 16
37. Adam's Family Tree (1997–1999)
25 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A 12-year-old boy finds that he can call up his ancestors for help whenever he needs to do so.
Stars: Anthony Lewis, Samia Longchambon, Jacqueline Naylor, Alex Cooke
Votes: 49
38. Mary Barton (1964– )
35 min | Drama
Stars: Lois Daine, George A. Cooper, Cyril Luckham, Linda Marlowe
39. Joy to the World: A Celebration of Christmas (1984 TV Short)
6 min | Short, Music
This was a very short (just over six minute long) fully choreographed Christmas carol concert performed by a choir in Dickens era dress with various stars of "Coronation Street" and "The ... See full summary »
Stars: Jean Alexander, Jeremy Brett, Johnny Briggs, David Burke
40. 40 Years on Coronation Street (2000 TV Special)
90 min
A very special show commemorating forty years of British soap "Coronation Street". Includes rare cast interviews, celebrity tributes, and plenty of clips!
Director: Gabrielle Osrin | Stars: John Mills, Jean Alexander, Amanda Barrie, Cilla Black
Votes: 17
41. The Largest Theatre in the World: Heart to Heart (1962 TV Movie)
80 min | Drama
A television interviewer is determined to get a coup on a dodgy cabinet minister.
Director: Alvin Rakoff | Stars: Kenneth More, Ralph Richardson, Angela Baddeley, Wendy Craig
Votes: 28
42. I, Lovett (1989–1993)
30 min | Comedy
This series revolves around main character Norman, an inventor whose inventions land him in a series of comedic situations.
Stars: Norman Lovett, Dicken Ashworth, Geoffrey Hughes, Leon Sinden
Votes: 58
43. Deadline Midnight (1960–1961)
60 min | Drama
A series about life on a London daily newspaper.
Stars: Armine Sandford, Jeremy Young, Glyn Houston, Bruce Beeby
Votes: 9
44. All Star Comedy Carnival (1969 TV Movie)
150 min | Comedy
Various ITV comedy shows perform sketches in this holiday special.
Stars: Des O'Connor, Peter Adamson, John Alderton, Jean Alexander
45. Happy Birthday, Coronation Street! (1990 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy, Music
An entertainment extravaganza to celebrate thirty years of the UK's most popular television series, Coronation Street.
Director: Ian Hamilton | Stars: Cilla Black, Ronnie Corbett, Les Dawson, Wayne Dobson
46. Open Air (1986–1990)
55 min | Talk-Show
Viewers get a chance to talk back to programme makers about the programmes we watch.
Stars: Eamonn Holmes, Pattie Coldwell, Bob Wellings, Jayne Irving
Votes: 14
47. To the Sea Again (2006)
19 min | Short, Drama
Annie's last wish to visit the seaside one last time causes problems for her son and grandson.
Director: Mark Jordon | Stars: Jean Alexander, Duncan Bell, Fiona Dolman, Nicky Evans
48. Television Club (1962–1978)
20 min | Drama, Family
Stars: James Lloyd, David Freeland, Brenda Cowling, Ian Gardiner
50. 30 Years of 'Last of the Summer Wine' (2003 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Michael Cager | Stars: Michael Aldridge, Jean Alexander, Michael Bates, Alan J.W. Bell
Votes: 19