Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows With Sarah Lancashire

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: 247,029

2. Skins (2007–2013)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama

The story of a group of British teens who are trying to grow up and find love and happiness despite questionable parenting and teachers who would rather be friends (and lovers) than authority figures.

Stars: Kaya Scodelario, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Dempsie, Hannah Murray

Votes: 93,208

3. Happy Valley (2014–2023)

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

Yorkshire-based crime drama centering on the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood.

Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, James Norton, Rhys Connah

Votes: 64,805

4. Yesterday (III) (2019)

PG-13 | 116 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music

A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where they never existed.

Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino, Ellise Chappell

Votes: 168,027 | Gross: $73.29M

5. 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: 6,026

6. The Bill (1984–2010)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

Long-running police drama series featuring officers and detectives from the fictional Sun Hill suburb in East London.

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

Votes: 4,118

7. Julia (2022–2023)

TV-MA | 45 min | Biography, Drama

Inspired by Julia Child's extraordinary life and her show The French Chef, which essentially invented food television.

Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz

Votes: 13,181

8. Inspector George Gently (2007–2017)

TV-MA | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases.

Stars: Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, Simon Hubbard, Lisa McGrillis

Votes: 8,546

9. Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)

TV-PG | 53 min | Drama, Romance

An adaptation of Flora Thompson's autobiographical novel "Lark Rise To Candleford", set in 19 century Oxfordshire, in which a young girl moves to the local market town to begin an apprenticeship as a postmistress.

Stars: Olivia Hallinan, Sarah Lancashire, Julia Sawalha, Fergus Drysdale

Votes: 8,425

10. Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

After 50+ years apart, Celia (Anne Reid) and Alan (Derek Jacobi) are reunited and decide to marry.

Stars: Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker

Votes: 8,885

11. 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: 571

12. Black Doves

Drama, Thriller | Filming

Helen, who embarks on a passionate affair with a man who has no idea what her secret identity is. Caught in the crosshairs when her lover falls victim to the dangerous London underworld, Helen's employer's call in Sam to protect her.

Stars: Keira Knightley, Sarah Lancashire, Finn Bennett, Omari Douglas

13. Upstairs Downstairs (2010–2012)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

A new family and their servants live at the London townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in 1936.

Stars: Keeley Hawes, Ed Stoppard, Adrian Scarborough, Neil Jackson

Votes: 6,829

14. MotherFatherSon (2019)

TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Thriller

A fractured family at the heart of politics and power is pulled together under catastrophic circumstances.

Stars: Richard Gere, Billy Howle, Helen McCrory, Paul Ready

Votes: 4,058

15. The Paradise (2012–2013)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

The story of a young woman who works in a department store and gets caught up in the charms of the modern world.

Stars: Joanna Vanderham, Emun Elliott, Stephen Wight, Sonya Cassidy

Votes: 12,614

16. Kiri (2018)

TV-MA | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A drama dealing with the abduction and murder of a young black girl, soon to be adopted by her white foster family, and the trail of lies, blame, guilt and notoriety which follow.

Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Lia Williams, Lucian Msamati, Wunmi Mosaku

Votes: 3,060

17. Wuthering Heights (2009)

TV-PG | 71 min | Drama, Romance

Foundling Heathcliff is raised by the wealthy Earnshaws in Yorkshire but in later life launches a vendetta against the family.

Stars: Tom Hardy, Charlotte Riley, Andrew Lincoln, Sarah Lancashire

Votes: 9,841

18. Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021)

PG-13 | 115 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Despite obstacles, 16-year-old Jamie has the courage to fabulously follow his unconventional dream.

Directors: Jonathan Butterell, Dan Gillespie Sells, Tom MacRae | Stars: Max Harwood, Lauren Patel, Sarah Lancashire, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 7,692

19. Clocking Off (2000–2003)

55 min | Drama

Interconnected dramas about the lives of a group of workers at a Manchester textile factory, with each episode focusing on the home life of a different character.

Stars: Jack Deam, Tony Mooney, Joan Kempson, Siobhan Finneran

Votes: 596

20. Watching (1987–1993)

60 min | Comedy

A young couple from Merseyside and their off again/on again relationship.

Stars: Emma Wray, Paul Bown, Liza Tarbuck, Patsy Byrne

Votes: 471

21. Rose and Maloney (2002–2005)

TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Drama

Cases of a woman and her male assistant who work for the fictional CJRA (Criminal Justice Review Agency), an organization which seeks out miscarriages of justice.

Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Phil Davis, Nisha Nayar, Susan Brown

Votes: 989

22. 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: 899

23. Alan Bennett's Talking Heads (2020)

413 min | Comedy, Drama

New versions of Alan Bennett's much-loved monologues, with some of the best known British performers of their time.

Stars: Jodie Comer, Martin Freeman, Harriet Walter, Kristin Scott Thomas

Votes: 565

24. Dad's Army (2016)

Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy, War

The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon deal with a visiting female journalist and a German spy as World War II draws to its conclusion.

Director: Oliver Parker | Stars: Mark Tandy, Russell Balogh, Andrew Havill, Heinz

Votes: 8,526

25. Five Daughters (2010)

60 min | Crime, Drama

Based on the personal testimonies of many of those most closely involved, "Five Daughters" recounts the final weeks in the lives of the five young women murdered in Ipswich in 2006.

Stars: Adam Kotz, Juliet Aubrey, Natalie Press, Ian Hart

Votes: 623

26. The Accident (2019)

43 min | Drama

A Welsh community devastated by tragedy is forced to confront difficult truths amid the search for justice.

Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Joanna Scanlan, Genevieve Barr

Votes: 2,871

27. Oliver Twist (2007–2008)

TV-PG | 35 min | Drama, History

The adventures of the orphaned Oliver Twist in Victorian London.

Stars: William Miller, Tom Hardy, Timothy Spall, Morven Christie

Votes: 3,128

28. The Dresser (2015 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 105 min | Drama

A drama, based on a successful play, about an aging actor (Sir Anthony Hopkins) and his personal assistant (Sir Ian McKellen).

Director: Richard Eyre | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Ian McKellen, Emily Watson, Sarah Lancashire

Votes: 3,763

29. Murder Most Horrid (1991–1999)

30 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Dawn French stars in this dark and twisted comedy series, in which she plays a different character embroiled in murder, in each hilarious episode.

Stars: Dawn French, Paul Mark Elliott, Soo Drouet, Henry Naylor

Votes: 696

30. 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: 324

31. 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: 622

32. House of Guinness

Biography, Drama, History | Pre-production

Follows the story of how the scene exploded out of Coventry and Birmingham helping to unify black, white and Asian youth groups amid racism and political injustice.

33. The Big Breakfast (1992–2002)

120 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News

The UK's breakfast TV show on Channel 4. A very lighthearted mix of interviews, news, quizzes and features.

Stars: Jody Bunting, Denise Van Outen, Johnny Vaughan, Richard Orford

Votes: 2,097

34. 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

35. When Did You Last See Your Father? (2007)

PG-13 | 92 min | Biography, Drama

The story of a son's conflicting memories of his dying father.

Director: Anand Tucker | Stars: Jim Broadbent, Colin Firth, Juliet Stevenson, Bradley Johnson

Votes: 4,691 | Gross: $1.07M

36. Breakfast (2000– )

180 min | News, Talk-Show

The BBC's flagship morning news programme covering current affairs, business and sports, plus guest interviews and weather reports.

Stars: Charlie Stayt, Carol Kirkwood, Bill Turnbull, Sian Williams

Votes: 419

37. 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

38. Parkinson (1971–2007)

50 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Journalist Michael Parkinson interviews a broad range of the most famous people in the world.

Stars: Michael Parkinson, Marian Montgomery, Billy Connolly, Barry Humphries

Votes: 804

39. 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

40. Sex, the City and Me (2007 TV Movie)

90 min | Drama

A businesswoman (Parish) edged out of her job when she falls pregnant, takes her employer to court.

Director: Philippa Lowthorpe | Stars: Sarah Parish, Ben Miles, Daniel Lapaine, Shaun Dingwall

Votes: 144

41. 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: 66

42. Timeshift (2002–2017)

60 min | Documentary

Series looking at changes in British society, employing archive footage from the BBC and other sources.

Stars: Veronika Hyks, Tamsin Greig, Kim Newman, Andrew Martin

Votes: 74

43. Sons & Lovers (2003 TV Movie)

192 min | Drama, Romance

An adaptation of the D.H. Lawrence classic.

Director: Stephen Whittaker | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Hugo Speer, James Murray, Rupert Evans

Votes: 220

44. The Rotters' Club (2005)

172 min | Drama

Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais' adaptation of the novel by Jonathan Coe about three friends growing up in Birmingham in the 1970s.

Stars: Geoffrey Breton, Kevin Doyle, Rebecca Front, Alice O'Connell

Votes: 197

45. The Glass (2001– )

300 min | Drama

Jim Proctor, a middle-aged tycoon, decides to hand over his glass-making company to his young nephew Paul Duggan

Stars: John Thaw, Sarah Lancashire, Joe McFadden, Paul Jesson

Votes: 70

46. School of Roars (2017– )

Animation, Family

Meet the little monsters who go to the School Of Roars and join them on monster-mazing adventures as we explore their super snufflesome world with their quirky, kind, and fun-loving teacher Miss Grizzlesniff.

Stars: Andrew Scott, Kathy Burke, Rosie Cooper-Kelly, Max Pattison

Votes: 40

47. All the Small Things (2009)

60 min | Drama

In an English town, the choir master's personal musical ambition and crush on the new soprano drive him to blow up his marriage (with children) for her.

Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Neil Pearson, Sarah Alexander, Bryan Dick

Votes: 374

48. Seeing Red (2000 TV Movie)

120 min | Drama

A movie based on Coral Atkin's book.

Director: Graham Theakston | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Richard Dillane, Stuart Richman, Ann Aris

Votes: 118

49. Going Live! (1987–1993)

192 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show

Children's Saturday morning magazine/variety show featuring cartoons, sketches, games, music videos, special guests and features.

Stars: Sarah Greene, Phillip Schofield, Peter Simon, Trevor Neal

Votes: 155

50. Celebrity Squares (I) (1975–1997)

30 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show

British version of "Hollywood Squares" with nine celebrities of different stature arranged in a grid.

Stars: Bob Monkhouse, William Rushton, Arthur Mullard, John Inman

Votes: 75