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1. 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
2. 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: 5,529 | Gross: $8.80M
3. 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: 4,082
4. 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: 3,661
5. 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: 3,460 | Gross: $21.75M
6. 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: 1,333
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: 1,010
8. 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: 897
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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: 382
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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: 305
15. 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
16. 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: 280
17. 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
18. 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: 207
19. 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: 146
20. 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
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. First Night (1963–1964)
Drama
Stars: Madge Ryan, Anthony Bate, James Maxwell, Michael Caine
Votes: 104
23.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Elegy for Fallen Wellies
(2000)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
Nora Batty finally decides to give Compo a taste of what he's been asking for and it sends him to the hospital. Clegg, Nora, and friends need to deal with the loss of their friend.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Kathy Staff, Jane Freeman
Votes: 82
24. 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
25.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Just a Small Funeral
(2000)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
The village prepares for Compo's funeral; even Auntie Wainwright closes her shop (her mobile phone is on for emergency purchases). Compo's "Thursday Lady" arrives to pay her respects.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Liz Fraser, Jean Alexander
Votes: 75
26. 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
27. 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: 67
28. 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
29.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Surprise at Throstlenest
(2000)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
Clegg gets a letter telling him Compo's arrangements for his ferrets and the Gang soon learns what Compo did with his Thursdays when he claimed to be 'exercising' his ferrets. And they learn just how devoted he was to Nora Batty.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Kathy Staff, Jane Freeman
Votes: 59
30. 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
31.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Last Post and Pigeon
(2000)
TV-PG | 59 min | Comedy
A trip to France to honour the dead from World War 2.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jane Freeman
Votes: 56
32.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Bicycle Bonanza
(1995)
TV-14 | Comedy
Foggy thinks that he can start a business renting out off-road bicycles.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 52
33. 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
34. 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
35.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Captain Clutterbuck's Treasure
(1995)
TV-14 | Comedy
Foggy, Norman and Compo meet a smarmy hustler trying to sell them a story (and a map) of pirate treasure in West Yorkshire. Howard dug hidden sniper trenches all over the area so that he and Marina can safely be alone.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 46
36.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Crums
(1988)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
Seymour, Compo and Norman dressed as Father Christmas go door to door collecting for church charity, but no one is interested. A fourth Father Christmas is acting suspiciously and runs away... See full summary »
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Michael Aldridge, Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Jean Alexander
Votes: 46
37.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Magic and the Morris Minor
(2000)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
The villagers meet a spiritualist nut-case and her fed-up husband. Howard buys transceivers. Glenda forces Barry and Wesley to spend time together. Auntie Wainwright tries to splurge.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Jean Alexander
Votes: 45
38.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Leaving Home Forever, or Till Teatime
(1995)
TV-14 | Comedy
Howard runs away from home to Norman's, after Pearl has already thrown him out.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 45
39.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Camera Shy
(1992)
TV-14 | Comedy
Howard goes into full panic when he thinks that Foggy has videotaped him kissing Marina.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 44
40.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Stop That Bath
(1993)
TV-14 | Comedy
Howard purchases a cast iron bath tub from Auntie Wainwright and needs Foggy, Norman and Compo to help deliver it to Marina. The ladies have a picnic.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 44
41.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Beware of the Elbow
(1995)
TV-14 | Comedy
Foggy and Norman think that Compo has lost his mind because he sees a floating fat lady. Glenda tries to convince her mother, Edie, to get new glasses.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 43
42.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
By the Magnificent Thighs of Ernie Burniston
(1992)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Norman, Compo and Foggy attempt to help Howard deliver a birthday card to Marina without Pearl finding out. Compo is a bit jealous of local athlete Ernie Burniston.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Bill Owen, Jean Alexander
Votes: 43
43.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
What's Santa Brought for Nora Then?
(1989)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy
Compo is going to give a show in the church hall with his "performing" ferrets. Seymour and Norman take Compo last minute Christmas shopping for a present for Nora Batty. Howard attempts to give Marina a present without Pearl finding out.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Michael Aldridge, Peter Sallis, Bill Owen, Kathy Staff
Votes: 43
44.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
The Self-Propelled Salad Strainer
(1992)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Compo sees Nora Batty heading down the street with a suitcase. Wesley has purchased "something" from Auntie Wainwright.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 42
45.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Wheelies
(1992)
TV-14 | Comedy
Foggy designs a vehicle for Wesley to build and Compo to test pilot, but they must purchase wheels from Auntie Wainwright. Howard has new schemes to see Marina.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 42
46.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Desperate for a Duffield
(1995)
TV-14 | Comedy
Compo reminisces about the love of his life - well at least from his primary education years. He tries to find her with help from Norman and Foggy because he is getting nowhere with Nora Batty.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 41
47.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
The First Human Being to Ride a Hill
(1995)
TV-14 | Comedy
Pearl impounds Howard's bicycle. Foggy, Norman and Compo conspire to get it back, failing that, finding him a secret bicycle.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 41
48.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
The General's Greatest Battle
(2004)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
It is the annual parade to commemorate Hero of the Battle of Mazurka, and Auntie has hired Tom and Smiler to deliver the star of the show - which of course means all the men need to get ... See full summary »
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Kathy Staff, Brian Murphy
Votes: 41
49.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
A Sidecar Named Desire
(1997)
TV-14 | Comedy
Barry is angry with Wesley for ruining his car. Howard drills a hole into Normans wall. Compo makes a deal with Auntie Wainwright for a motorcycle and side car to give Nora Batty a ride. ... See full summary »
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 41
50.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
Aladdin Gets on Your Wick
(1993)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Foggy attempts to invent a new watercraft. Auntie Wainwright forces Smiler to take her unethical business practices on the road. Howard comes up with yet another bizarre idea for an extramarital tryst with Marina.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, Jean Alexander
Votes: 41