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1. EastEnders (1985– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
The everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market.
Stars: Adam Woodyatt, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean, June Brown
Votes: 9,240
2. The Bill (1984–2010)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Police drama series following officers and detectives from Sun Hill Police Station in East London.
Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse
Votes: 4,117
3. Emmerdale Farm (1972– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
A soap opera set in a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales.
Stars: Christopher Chittell, Lucy Pargeter, Mark Charnock, Dominic Brunt
Votes: 3,538
4. Bergerac (1981–1991)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Recovering alcoholic and divorced father of a young daughter, DS Jim Bergerac is a true maverick who prefers doing things his own way, and consequently doesn't always carry out his investigations the way his boss would like.
Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold, Mela White
Votes: 2,233
5. Brookside (1982–2003)
25 min | Drama
The everyday life and times of the residents, friends and enemies who live in a suburban street in the city of Liverpool in the north of England.
Stars: Dean Sullivan, Paul Byatt, Claire Sweeney, Alexandra Fletcher
Votes: 950
6.
The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978–1985)
Episode:
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
(1980)
TV-14 | 210 min
Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of Denmark and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the Prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance.
Directors: Rodney Bennett, John Gorrie | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Claire Bloom, Patrick Stewart, Eric Porter
Votes: 665
7. 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
8. BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
120 min | Drama
Monthly anthology series featuring televised versions of plays.
Stars: Charles Gray, Eric Porter, Jeremy Brett, Lally Bowers
Votes: 178
9. Crimewatch UK (1984–2017)
50 min | Documentary, Crime
Looking at the range of criminal activity that plagues the United Kingdom, giving vital information on unsolved cases.
Stars: Nick Ross, Sue Cook, David Hatcher, Helen Phelps
Votes: 160
10.
Theatre Night (1985–1990)
Episode:
Lady Windermere's Fan
(1985)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Lord Windermere appears to all - including to his young wife Margaret - as the perfect husband. But their happy marriage is placed at risk when Lord Windermere starts spending his ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Smith | Stars: Helena Little, Tim Woodward, Stephanie Turner, Kenneth Cranham
Votes: 152
11. BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
60 min | Drama
BBC2 Playhouse was a British one-hour episode anthology television series produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Stars: Ralph G. Morse, Gawn Grainger, John Bluthal, Trevor Laird
Votes: 139
12. Rockliffe's Babies (1987– )
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Series featuring the tough and experienced Det. Sgt. Alan Rockcliffe, and his squad of young and enthusiastic plain-clothes PCs.
Stars: Ian Hogg, Joe McGann, Alphonsia Emmanuel, Bill Champion
Votes: 106
13. The Riff Raff Element (1993– )
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Down-on-their luck, upper-class family rent out a wing of their stately home to a lower-class family.
Stars: Ronald Pickup, Trevor Peacock, Richard Hope, Mossie Smith
Votes: 99
14.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
A Hole in Babylon
(1979)
68 min | Comedy, Drama
A siege situation develops when an attempted robbery of a restaurant goes wrong.
Director: Horace Ové | Stars: T-Bone Wilson, Trevor Thomas, Archie Pool, Victor Baring
Votes: 88
15. Dressing for Breakfast (1995–1998)
30 min | Comedy
A young woman sets out to find love, with her mother and best friend bringing up problems, advice, and comedy.
Stars: Beatie Edney, Holly Aird, Nigel Lindsay, Charlotte Cornwell
Votes: 64
16. Theatre Night (1985–1990)
180 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Adaptations of classic and contemporary stage plays.
Stars: Kenneth Cranham, Robert Lang, Natalie Ogle, Dinsdale Landen
Votes: 58
17. The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978–1985)
BBC adaptations of all 37 plays wholly and authoritatively credited to William Shakespeare.
Stars: Brenda Bruce, Jon Finch, David Gwillim, Rob Edwards
Votes: 53
18. BBC2 Play of the Week (1977–1979)
100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Anthology of plays and novels adapted into feature length movies.
Stars: Judi Dench, Richard O'Callaghan, Frederick Treves, Clive Swift
Votes: 47
19.
Objects of Affection (1982)
Episode:
Our Winnie
(1982)
40 min | Drama
Winnie is a mentally handicapped woman who lives with her elderly mother (Cora) and aunt (Ida). They visit the cemetery where Winnie's father is buried. Also in the cemetery are two art ... See full summary »
Director: Malcolm Mowbray | Stars: Elizabeth Spriggs, Constance Chapman, Sheila Kelley, Max Hafler
Votes: 47
20.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Win Some Lose Some
(1990)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
Stringer and Quinnan are sent to investigate stolen garbage bins. CID consider closing a local nightclub.
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Nula Conwell, Mark Wingett, Christopher Ellison, Clive Wood
Votes: 39
21.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Up the Steps
(1990)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
Loxton, Young and Peters attend court to give evidence.
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Eric Richard, Colin Tarrant, Larry Dann, Tom Butcher
Votes: 38
22. Summer Season (1985)
55 min | Drama
Stars: Tim Wylton, Marion Bailey, Charles Dale, Nicholas Gecks
Votes: 35
23.
Bergerac (1981–1991)
Episode:
In Love and War
(1990)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Former South African resident and ANC sympathizer Karen Markham agrees to shelter black fugitive Roland, who has shot a white supremacist policeman in Pretoria, until a boat comes for him. ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Brenda Bruce, Clive Merrison
Votes: 35
24. My Good Friend (1995–1996)
30 min | Comedy
Peter lives with his daughter, Betty, and son-in-law, Brian, but knows that his presence there is uncomfortable for all three.
Stars: George Cole, Michael Lumsden, Richard Pearson, Matilda Ziegler
Votes: 34
25.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
The Ambassadors
(1977)
Drama
Strether is sent to Europe to rescue a young American from the charms of a mysterious French beauty. But he is soon under the liberating influence of Europe himself.
Director: James Cellan Jones | Stars: Paul Scofield, Lee Remick, Delphine Seyrig, David Huffman
Votes: 30
26. In Exile (1998– )
25 min | Comedy
Comedy series about a deposed African military dictator living in London.
Stars: Patrice Naiambana, Fraser James, Emily Joyce, Owen Brenman
Votes: 23
27.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
Intensive Care
(1982)
80 min | Comedy, Drama
When Denis Midgley's father is rushed to hospital, Midgley drops everything to be by his side. They've never really got on, so Midgley wants to be sure he's there if his father ever regains... See full summary »
Director: Gavin Millar | Stars: Alan Bennett, Helen Fraser, David Major, Frank Crompton
Votes: 20
28.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.21
(1985)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Ali is told who's been calling the cafe - but he daren't tell Sue who it is. Lou and Michelle return. Mary gets some work and it's Angie's turn to get caught out. Ethel's pies cause a stir and the Fowler's call the police.
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Wendy Richard, Bill Treacher, Susan Tully, Peter Dean
Votes: 17
29.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.22
(1985)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Angie decides to sack Ethel. Deb worries about what to serve Sayeed and Naima. Den is due back but Tony doesn't want things to change. Sharon decides to confront Angie about her recent behavior.
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Letitia Dean, Anita Dobson, Anna Wing, Peter Dean
Votes: 16
30.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.28
(1985)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Lou wakes up screaming. Den is disappointed with himself. Dr Legg shares some deep concerns about Pauline with Arthur. Michelle gets a new look. Tony warns Michelle off Kelvin, meanwhile Sharon moves in for the kill.
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Letitia Dean, Paul J. Medford, Susan Tully, Anna Wing
Votes: 16
31. Centre Play (1973–1977)
Drama
Anthology series of half hour plays produced in BBC's Television Centre's studios.
Stars: John Barrett, Will Knightley, David Daker, Michael Gough
Votes: 15
32.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.34
(1985)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Nej Adamson, Leslie Grantham, Tom Watt, Sandy Ratcliff
Votes: 15
33.
Rockliffe's Babies (1987– )
Episode:
It's All Happening
(1987)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Rockliffe complains about the workload. There are drug dealers, muggers, rapists, murderers, thieves and con-men. What could turn up next?
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Ian Hogg, Edward Wilson, John Blakey, Alphonsia Emmanuel
Votes: 15
34.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.27
(1985)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Naima has her first driving lesson. Den and Angie promise Sharon things are going to change. Lofty's well meaning gesture is not welcomed by Mary. Den and Angie seem to have put the spark back into their marriage.
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Anita Dobson, Leslie Grantham, Letitia Dean, Paul J. Medford
Votes: 15
35. Objects of Affection (1982)
50 min | Drama
Five monologues tell the stories of several different repressed souls: a mentally handicapped woman, a deteriorating clerical worker, a lonely older man, a tattoo enthusiast, an inexperienced social worker, and her unsatisfied clients.
Stars: Patricia Routledge, Elizabeth Spriggs, Thora Hird, Marjorie Yates
Votes: 14
36.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.33
(1985)
TV-PG | 29 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Sandy Ratcliff, Nej Adamson, Linda Davidson, Shirley Cheriton
Votes: 13
37.
BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
Episode:
Speed King
(1979)
Drama
In 1935 Sir Malcolm Campbell's obsession is to win the World's Land Speed Record in his car Bluebird. Speed King is about the man, the car, and the ruthless, but irresistible, public ambition of a world hero.
Director: Ferdinand Fairfax | Stars: Jack Galloway, Robert Hardy, Jennifer Hilary, Sheila Ruskin
Votes: 12
38. Premiere (1977–1980)
30 min | Drama
A series of anthologies highlighting the initial projects of directors venturing into television drama filmmaking.
Stars: Phil Daniels, Johnny Allan, David Parfitt, Brian Poyser
Votes: 10
39. Eustace and Hilda (1977– )
Drama
Set in 1907, Part 1, The Shrimp and the Anemone, is a study of two youngsters whose fortunes change after their meeting with the formidable old invalid, Miss Fothergill (Dame Flora Robson).
Stars: Dorothy Alison, Christopher Strauli, Susan Fleetwood, Billie Whitelaw
Votes: 10
40.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
Bavarian Night
(1981)
79 min | Comedy, Drama
When the dynamic young head-master of St Peter's Primary School decides to liven up a parents' fund-raising social by hiring a Bavarian band, he little suspects the hidden passions that are about to be unleashed.
Director: Jack Gold | Stars: Bob Peck, Sarah Badel, Malcolm Terris, Arwen Holm
Votes: 9
41.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
Beyond the Pale
(1981)
99 min | Comedy, Drama
The story of Jewish immigrants in London's East End in the early 20th century.
Director: Les Blair | Stars: Michael Maynard, Natasha Morgan, Leon Silver, Jack Chissick
Votes: 9
42.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.343
(1988)
TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Anita Dobson, Leslie Grantham, Gillian Taylforth, Peter Dean
Votes: 9
43. Good Behaviour (1983– )
60 min | Drama
Behaving properly at all times - that's what people expect of a gentlewoman. Isn't it?
Stars: Joanna McCallum, Hannah Gordon, Daniel Massey, Patricia Quinn
Votes: 6
44. The Three Hostages (1977 TV Movie)
85 min | Drama
After World War I, Richard Hannay is married to Mary and living peacefully in the Cotswolds, when he receives a request to help solve the mysterious kidnapping of the children of three prominent people. Given nothing to go on but a few mysterious clues, Hannay, assisted by friends like Sandy Arbuthnot, must track down the dastardly villains behind the plot before it's too late.
Director: Clive Donner | Stars: Barry Foster, Diana Quick, John Castle, Peter Blythe
45. Family Pride (1991–1992)
30 min | Drama
Soap opera about the lives of three Asian families living in Birmingham.
Stars: Susan Jeffrey, Michael Bray, Dhirendra, Zia Mohyeddin
46. A Class of His Own (1984 TV Movie)
46 min
English teacher Durban is worried that Grammar school is a fine institution for boys who fit in, a category that doesn't always include Phil. The masters' conflicting views provide a battleground where his future will be decided.
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Graham Crowden, George Irving, Hugh Fraser, Tim Roth
47. Watching (1986 TV Movie)
59 min
Director: Jeremy Ancock | Stars: Pete Postlethwaite, Janet Kay, Robert Glenister, Maureen O'Brien
48. Nativity Blues (1989 TV Movie)
Drama
Nativity Blues was a TV pilot that first aired in 1989, but wasn't picked up beyond 1989.
Directors: Jeremy Ancock, Sue Dunderdale | Stars: Alfred Molina, Julia Swift, Anna Cropper, John Normington
49. Playhouse: The Combination (1982 TV Movie)
150 min | Drama
Director: Peter Hammond | Stars: Dorothy Tutin, Gary Raymond, Henry Milner, Julian Davis
50.
Centre Play (1973–1977)
Episode:
A Passage to Inverness
(1977)
Drama
A male stripper - his aunt on her death-bed, a memsahib from the Raj.
Director: Robin Nash | Stars: Dorothy Reynolds, Joseph Blatchley, Renu Setna, Ken Wynne