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1. A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
R | 108 min | Comedy, Crime
In London, four very different people team up on a jewel heist, then try to double-cross one another for the loot, complicated by their efforts to fool a very proper barrister.
Directors: Charles Crichton, John Cleese | Stars: John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin
Votes: 154,102 | Gross: $63.49M
2. Spider (2002)
R | 98 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A mentally disturbed man takes residence in a halfway house. His mind gradually slips back into the realm created by his illness, where he replays a key part of his childhood.
Director: David Cronenberg | Stars: Ralph Fiennes, Miranda Richardson, Gabriel Byrne, Lynn Redgrave
Votes: 41,153 | Gross: $1.64M
3. Fierce Creatures (1997)
PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy
Zookeepers struggle to deal with the policies of changing directors.
Directors: Robert Young, Fred Schepisi | Stars: John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin
Votes: 25,655 | Gross: $9.38M
4. A Bit of Fry and Laurie (1987–1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Comedians Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie perform a variety of comedy skits and the occasional musical number.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Deborah Norton, Geoffrey McGivern
Votes: 9,925
5. Asylum (2005)
R | 99 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty of the murder and disfigurement of his former wife.
Director: David Mackenzie | Stars: Natasha Richardson, Sean Harris, Marton Csokas, Ian McKellen
Votes: 5,450 | Gross: $0.37M
6. Mary, Queen of Scots (1971)
PG-13 | 128 min | Biography, Drama, History
During the sixteenth century, the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots engages in over two decades of religious and political conflict with her cousin, the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I of England, amidst political intrigue in her native land.
Director: Charles Jarrott | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Glenda Jackson, Patrick McGoohan, Timothy Dalton
Votes: 4,886 | Gross: $2.33M
7. Jinnah (1998)
110 min | Biography, Drama, War
The story of the Indian politician Muhammad Ali Jinnah who successfully campaigned for an independent Pakistan and became its first Governor-General.
Director: Jamil Dehlavi | Stars: Christopher Lee, Shireen Shah, James Curran, Zafar Hameed
Votes: 3,143
8. Half Moon Street (1986)
R | 90 min | Drama, Thriller
A brilliant researcher in London who works as a high-class hooker in her spare time, becomes a pawn in a dangerous political game, when her latest client, a nobleman who is negotiating an Arab-Israeli peace treaty, falls for her.
Director: Bob Swaim | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Caine, Patrick Kavanagh, Faith Kent
Votes: 2,802 | Gross: $1.13M
9. Ripping Yarns (1976–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy
This show is a collection of tales that make for "ripping good" television. Sir Michael Palin played a different lead character in each yarn.
Stars: Michael Palin, Charles McKeown, Barbara New, David Griffin
Votes: 1,704
10. Doctor Faustus (1967)
Unrated | 93 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A man sells his soul to the devil in order to have the woman he loves.
Directors: Richard Burton, Nevill Coghill | Stars: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Andreas Teuber, Ram Chopra
Votes: 1,344
11. The Onedin Line (1971–1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
James Onedin marries Anne Webster in order to get his hands on a ship. However the marriage turns out to be one of true love. James is ruthless in his attempt to get a shipping line started in Liverpool of the 1860s.
Stars: Peter Gilmore, Jessica Benton, Howard Lang, Mary Webster
Votes: 1,122
12. Some Girls Do (1969)
G | 91 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A series of unexplainable accidents befall the people and companies responsible for developing the world's first supersonic airliner (SST1). A British agent is sent to investigate and with ... See full summary »
Director: Ralph Thomas | Stars: Richard Johnson, Daliah Lavi, Beba Loncar, James Villiers
Votes: 809
13. Gentlemen Don't Eat Poets (1995)
R | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
Sir Hugo (Sir Alan Bates) is more interested in reconstructing dinosaur bones than in paying attention to his wife, Lady Harriet (Theresa Russell). He's not thrilled when daughter Cleo (... See full summary »
Director: John-Paul Davidson | Stars: Alan Bates, Theresa Russell, Sting, Lena Headey
Votes: 681
14. Film '72 (1971–2018)
30 min | Talk-Show
The BBC's flagship cinema review television programme featuring reviews of new releases, news items and interviews. The title of the programme changes each year to incorporate the year of broadcast.
Stars: Barry Norman, Danny Leigh, Claudia Winkleman, Jonathan Ross
Votes: 535
15. 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
16. 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: 348
17.
Ripping Yarns (1976–1979)
Episode:
Whinfrey's Last Case
(1979)
TV-G | 32 min | Adventure, Comedy
In 1913 the British government, hearing that the Germans are planning World War I, ask top agent Whinfrey to intervene, but instead he decides to go on holiday to Cornish fishing village ... See full summary »
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Michael Palin, Maria Aitken, Antony Carrick, Edward Hardwicke
Votes: 326
18. 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
19. 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
20. Armchair Thriller (1978–1981)
25 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Suspense and mystery-themed anthology series.
Stars: Frank Duncan, James Bolam, Maria Aitken, Zena Walker
Votes: 256
21. Love on a Branch Line (1994– )
198 min | Comedy, Drama
A civil servant is sent to dismantle a research unit at an eccentric lord's mansion. He meets the lord's daughters, who make him feel at home, causing him to reevaluate his future plans.
Stars: Michael Maloney, Leslie Phillips, Maria Aitken, Graham Crowden
Votes: 247
22. 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
23. Manhunt (1970)
60 min | Drama, History, War
In 1942, British pilot Jimmy Briggs crashes his aeroplane in occupied France and immediately finds himself on the run from the Nazis.
Stars: Alfred Lynch, Cyd Hayman, Peter Barkworth, Philip Madoc
Votes: 165
24. The Fool (1990)
135 min | Crime, Drama
Double life of a humble clerk which draws on interviews with street traders, beggars, thieves and performers from Henry Mayhew's book London Labour and the London Poor (1851), and letters and diaries of members of the upper classes.
Director: Christine Edzard | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Paul Brooke, Julian Firth, John Tams
Votes: 127
25.
A Bit of Fry and Laurie (1987–1995)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(1990)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
Stephen and Hugh cope with the knotty problem of offensive language. They have uncovered a series of obscure words like 'pempslider,' a 'cloff-prunker' and 'pim-hole' which are extremely ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Ordish | Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Maria Aitken, Ralph Michael
Votes: 127
26. Justice (1971–1974)
60 min | Drama
Cases of a female barrister.
Stars: Margaret Lockwood, John Stone, John Bryans, Philip Stone
Votes: 120
27. The Gold Robbers (1969)
60 min | Crime
Tough cop Detective Chief Superintendent Cradock is assigned to track down and bring to justice the criminals behind the daring theft of five and half million pounds worth of gold bullion from an airfield in the South of England.
Stars: Peter Vaughan, Artro Morris, Richard Leech, Frederick Bartman
Votes: 105
28. ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969–1974)
78 min | Drama
Anthology series of dramatic works.
Stars: Michael Balfour, Madoline Thomas, Diane Cilento, Jim Dale
Votes: 98
29.
Acting (1987–1990)
Episode:
Michael Caine on Acting in Film, Arts, and Entertainment
(1987)
Documentary
Michael Caine teaches the art of movie acting to five young actors, who perform scenes from Alfie (1966), Deathtrap (1982) and Educating Rita (1983).
Director: David G. Croft | Stars: Michael Caine, Simon Cutter, Celia Imrie, Mark Jefferies
Votes: 91
30. ITV Playhouse (1967–1982)
Comedy, Drama
Anthology series of dramatic works.
Stars: Michael Bryant, William Simons, Katherine Barker, Geoffrey Palmer
Votes: 88
31. Call My Bluff (II) (1965–1988)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Two teams of three alternate between giving and guessing the meanings of obscure English words.
Stars: Robert Robinson, Frank Muir, Patrick Campbell, Arthur Marshall
Votes: 86
32. The Return of Shelley (1988–1992)
30 min | Comedy
After nearly five years away teaching in the Middle East, Shelley flies back into the UK. He's shocked to find a new world of high rent, yuppies, and wine bars--but Shelley is still Shelley--ready wit, work-shy behaviour, and all.
Stars: Hywel Bennett, Andrew Castell, Caroline Langrishe, David Ryall
Votes: 79
33. The Edwardians (1972–1973)
50 min | Drama, History
This series covers the turning points in 9 different figures during the Edwardian era of the United Kingdom - Henry Royce and Charles Rolls - of Rolls Royce fame; Horatio Bottomly founder ... See full synopsis »
Stars: Thorley Walters, Judy Parfitt, Timothy West, Ron Moody
Votes: 77
34.
Armchair Thriller (1978–1981)
Episode:
Quiet as a Nun: Part 1: The Tower
(1978)
180 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
A reporter is asked to look into the mysterious death of a nun who died in a locked room at a convent.
Director: Moira Armstrong | Stars: Maria Aitken, Renée Asherson, Brenda Bruce, David Burke
Votes: 76
35. Out of the Trees (1976 TV Movie)
33 min | Comedy
Sketch show pilot written by Graham Chapman, Douglas Adams, and Bernard McKenna. The show shared some of the stream-of-consciousness style of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Actors included Mark Wing-Davey and Simon Jones.
Directors: Ian MacNaughton, Bernard Thompson | Stars: Graham Chapman, Roger Brierley, Simon Jones, Maria Aitken
Votes: 67
36. Friday Night, Saturday Morning (1979–1982)
Talk-Show
A BBC talk show which had a different celebrity host each week and went out twice on consecutive nights at the start of the weekend. It was said that the host always had a free hand in the selection of the guests.
Stars: John Wells, Ned Sherrin, Tim Rice, Jane Walmsley
Votes: 53
37.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
Don't Be Silly
(1979)
74 min | Comedy, Drama
Harrowing portrayal of Middle Class Domestic Abuse.
Director: Kenneth Ives | Stars: Susan Fleetwood, Christopher Godwin, Maria Aitken, Stephanie Cole
Votes: 45
38.
Armchair Thriller (1978–1981)
Episode:
Quiet as a Nun: Part 3: The Black Nun
(1978)
25 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Shore hears of an apparition that haunts the hallways at night and seems to portend death. Flashlight in hand, she goes off in search of the "Black Nun."
Director: Moira Armstrong | Stars: Maria Aitken, Renée Asherson, Brenda Bruce, Sylvia Coleridge
Votes: 39
39.
Armchair Thriller (1978–1981)
Episode:
Quiet as a Nun: Part 6: Death and Decision
(1978)
26 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
With Shore's life in danger and the future of the convent at risk, help arrives from an unexpected source.
Director: Moira Armstrong | Stars: Maria Aitken, Renée Asherson, Brenda Bruce, Susan Engel
Votes: 38
40. Acting (1987–1990)
60 min | Documentary
A series workshop's led by leading actors on the techniques of acting in Film, Opera, Shakespearean Comedy, Tragedy and Restoration Comedy.
Stars: Michael Caine, Simon Callow, Jonathan Miller, Brian Cox
Votes: 37
41.
Armchair Thriller (1978–1981)
Episode:
Quiet as a Nun: Part 2: The Chapel
(1978)
27 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Shore learns that Sister Miriam had recently inherited a fortune. While one nun warns Shore to get out while she can, another is all too eager to confide her suspicions.
Director: Moira Armstrong | Stars: Maria Aitken, Renée Asherson, Susan Engel, David Burke
Votes: 36
42.
Armchair Thriller (1978–1981)
Episode:
Quiet as a Nun: Part 5: Powers of Darkness
(1978)
24 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
Shore finds an underground passageway from the crypt to the tower and discovers a link between the dead nun and a missing schoolgirl. Unfortunately, the Black Nun is also on the hunt.
Director: Moira Armstrong | Stars: Maria Aitken, Renée Asherson, Susan Engel, Sylvia Coleridge
Votes: 36
43.
Armchair Thriller (1978–1981)
Episode:
Quiet as a Nun: Part 4: Witness and Wills
(1978)
26 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
The schoolgirls speculate that Sister Miriam wanted to leave the convent and had recently changed her will.
Director: Moira Armstrong | Stars: Maria Aitken, Renée Asherson, Brenda Bruce, Susan Engel
Votes: 35
44. Take Three Girls (1969–1971)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Three single women, including cellist Victoria and art student Avril, navigate life, relationships, careers, and family dynamics while living in bedsits in London's SW3 area.
Stars: Liza Goddard, Barra Grant, Angela Down, Susan Jameson
Votes: 32
45. The Late Show (1988–1995)
Documentary
Television programme on arts, the media and culture.
Stars: Sarah Dunant, Tracey MacLeod, Clive James, Waldemar Januszczak
Votes: 31
46. Aquarius (1970–1977)
39 min | Documentary
An arts magazine programme for ITV, presented by Humphrey Burton. Originally a fortnightly series, it became weekly, while later editions were presented by Peter Hall.
Stars: Humphrey Burton, Peter Hall, Russell Harty, Leonard Bernstein
Votes: 30
47. Crime of Passion (1970–1973)
60 min | Drama
British courtroom drama set in France, concerning the trials of murderers who commit crimes of passion.
Stars: Anthony Newlands, Daniel Moynihan, John Phillips, Peter Evans
Votes: 29
48. 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
49. Counterstrike (1969– )
50 min | Sci-Fi
Simon King, an alien agent from the Inter Galactic Council, is sent to Earth on a mission to stop unscrupulous refugees from a dying planet from wiping out Mankind and taking over the planet Earth.
Stars: Jon Finch, Sarah Brackett, Katie Fitzroy, Fraser Kerr
Votes: 26
50. Weekend in Wallop (1984 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Comedy
Director: Stephen Pile | Stars: Jenny Agutter, Maria Aitken, Rowan Atkinson, Paul Bradley
Votes: 24