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1. Threads (1984 TV Movie)
TV-MA | 112 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
The effects of a nuclear holocaust on the working class city of Sheffield, England and the eventual long-term effects of nuclear war on civilization.
Director: Mick Jackson | Stars: Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, Rita May
Votes: 20,174
2. Cracker (1993–1996)
TV-MA | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dr Edward "Fitz" Fitzgerald is a criminal psychologist. He is rather anti-social and obnoxious but he has a gift for solving crimes. Thus he is employed as a consultant by the Manchester Police.
Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Kieran O'Brien, Barbara Flynn
Votes: 7,887
3. 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: 6,025
4. All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
The trials and misadventures of the staff of a country veterinary office in Yorkshire from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Votes: 4,408
5. 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: 4,080
6. 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: 3,659
7. 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: 3,534
8. On the Buses (1969–1973)
30 min | Comedy
Jack-the-lad bus driver and conductor Stan and Jack enjoy the female employees more than their work and Inspector Blake is relentless in his attempts to make their lives a misery.
Stars: Anna Karen, Bob Grant, Stephen Lewis, Reg Varney
Votes: 2,657
9. 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: 949
10. Just Tell Me What You Want (1980)
R | 112 min | Comedy, Romance
A married, egotistical, middle-aged head of a corporate empire man and his mistress and protegee, who wants a more serious commitment and ends up dating a younger man, are in a casual love/hate relationship and engage in a battle of wits.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: Ali MacGraw, Alan King, Myrna Loy, Keenan Wynn
Votes: 748 | Gross: $2.09M
11. Between the Lines (1992–1994)
50 min | Crime, Drama
British police drama following the team at the Complaints Investigation Bureau - the unit that polices the police.
Stars: Neil Pearson, Tom Georgeson, Siobhan Redmond, Tony Doyle
Votes: 636
12. Heartland (1979–1980)
60 min | Drama
A series of plays concerning the theme of love.
Stars: Judy Loe, Malcolm Stoddard, Judy Parfitt, Donald Churchill
Votes: 450
13.
Cracker (1993–1996)
Episode:
To Say I Love You: Part 1
(1993)
TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sean Kerrigan and Tina Brien, two of society's rejects, are drawn together and will do anything to stay together forever, even murder. Fitz is drawn into the conflict when he begins to uncover the murder of Tina's loan shark.
Director: Andy Wilson | Stars: Susan Lynch, Andrew Tiernan, Robbie Coltrane, Danny Green
Votes: 436
14. Doctor in the House (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
Medical students' antics and flirtations with nurses exasperate their professor, despite their good intentions
Stars: Barry Evans, Robin Nedwell, Geoffrey Davies, George Layton
Votes: 426
15. Crossroads (1964–1988)
30 min | Drama
The four-or-five-times-a-week adventures of a motel owner and her son, daughter and staff. Drama was never far away from the ringing of the reception bell.
Stars: Noele Gordon, Roger Tonge, Susan Hanson, Jane Rossington
Votes: 415
16. 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
17. Lost for Words (1999 TV Movie)
76 min | Drama
Deric Longden and his wife, Aileen, come to terms with the fact that his mother, Annie, is getting too old to live on her own. Annie suffers her first stroke and a nursing home is the obvious solution, but which one and where?
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Thora Hird, Pete Postlethwaite, Penny Downie, Jennifer Luckraft
Votes: 321
18. Juliet Bravo (1980–1985)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Inspector Jean Darblay is assigned to Hartley, Lancashire. Initially facing scepticism from sergeants Joe Beck and George Parrish, she gradually earns their respect and admiration as their new female boss at the police station.
Stars: David Ellison, Noel Collins, Stephanie Turner, Anna Carteret
Votes: 283
19. A Bit of a Do (1989)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
The television comedy followed two families in a Yorkshire town, the working-class Simcocks and middle-class Rodenhursts, through social events. It was based on books by David Nobbs, who also created Reginald Perrin.
Stars: David Jason, Gwen Taylor, Nicola Pagett, Stephanie Cole
Votes: 230
20. Cup Fever (1965)
63 min | Family, Sport
The children of Barton United are trying to win the cup in their local football league. Nasty councillor Mr Bates doesn't like them and wants the team his son plays for to win instead so he... See full summary »
Director: David Bracknell | Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Sonia Graham, Dermot Kelly, David Lodge
Votes: 210
21. Bless Me, Father (1978–1981)
30 min | Comedy
"Bless Me Father" is a 21-episode British sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1981. A gentle and impish look at Catholic life in post-war suburban Britain, the series follows the adventures and ... See full summary »
Stars: Arthur Lowe, Daniel Abineri, Gabrielle Daye, Patrick McAlinney
Votes: 201
22. Follyfoot (1971–1973)
30 min | Family, Drama
Young Dora stays with her uncle on his farm while parents travel. Uncle suggests she visit Follyfoot Farm, part of estate caring for unwanted horses. Dora finds happiness there but faces uncertainty when parents return.
Stars: Gillian Blake, Steve Hodson, Arthur English, Christian Rodska
Votes: 186
23. No, Honestly (1974– )
30 min | Comedy
Charming British comedy series starring real-life spouses Pauline Collins and John Alderton as Clara and C.D., reflecting on how they met and fell in love. Each show begins with a short ... See full summary »
Stars: John Alderton, Pauline Collins, James Berwick, Kenneth Benda
Votes: 150
24. Screen One (1985–2002)
120 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Anthology of unconnected movies of different genres.
Stars: Mark Chapman, Alfred Molina, Julie Walters, Geraldine James
Votes: 139
25. How We Used to Live (1968–1998)
Family, History
Award-winning British educational drama series tracing the lives and fortunes of various fictional Yorkshire families from Tudor times through to the 1960s. Many of the early seasons were 20-part serialised dramas.
Stars: Redvers Kyle, Diana Davies, James Tomlinson, John Keyworth
Votes: 104
26. The Fenn Street Gang (1971–1973)
30 min | Comedy
The lives and adventures of the pupils of class 5C from 'Please Sir', after they have left Fenn Street School.
Stars: Peter Cleall, Carol Hawkins, David Barry, Peter Denyer
Votes: 103
27. Screenplay (1986–1993)
Drama
An anthology drama series.
Stars: John Kavanagh, Tony Doyle, Michael Liebmann, Benjamin Whitrow
Votes: 95
28. The Dustbinmen (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
Adventures encountered by a group of refuse collectors.
Stars: Bryan Pringle, Trevor Bannister, Graham Haberfield, Tim Wylton
Votes: 73
29. Billy Liar (1973–1974)
30 min | Comedy
Billy is an idealistic young man who is trapped in a boring life. He works in a tedious job in an undertaker's office with a permanently uptight employer, dates a soppy girl who fails to ... See full summary »
Stars: Jeff Rawle, George A. Cooper, Pamela Vezey, May Warden
Votes: 69
30. The Cedar Tree (1976–1978)
30 min | Drama
The trials and tribulations of a British aristocratic family as they pass through the 1930s.
Stars: Susan Valentine, Ruth Holden, Sally Osborne, Peter Hill
Votes: 65
31.
All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
Episode:
Food for Thought
(1990)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama
Siegfried gets a visit from his old friend, Stewie Brannan, who is on his way home after attending a conference in London. Stewie is in a bit of a pickle, however as it seems that while at ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Martin | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Lynda Bellingham, Jean Heywood
Votes: 64
32. Sam (1973–1975)
60 min | Drama
Thirty years in the life of a working-class British family, during times of great change.
Stars: Michael Goodliffe, Alethea Charlton, James Hazeldine, Dorothy White
Votes: 61
33.
On the Buses (1969–1973)
Episode:
Safety First
(1971)
23 min | Comedy
After Stan has had to apply the brakes quickly,causing a big woman passenger to fall on top of him, Blakey devises a new exit and entry system for the buses to leave and return to the depot... See full summary »
Director: Stuart Allen | Stars: Reg Varney, Doris Hare, Stephen Lewis, Bob Grant
Votes: 61
34. The XYY Man (1976–1977)
60 min | Crime, Thriller
William "Spider" Scott has a spare "Y" chromosome in his cell structure, which makes him very tall but also gives him a compulsion to steal.
Stars: Stephen Yardley, Don Henderson, Vivienne McKee, Dennis Blanch
Votes: 59
35.
All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
Episode:
The Salt of the Earth
(1988)
TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama
Still short-handed with Tristan away in Ireland, Siegfried proudly announces that he has arranged for a vet, Willy Bannister, to assist them for a fortnight. To Calum's dismay, Willie is ... See full summary »
Director: Jeremy Summers | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, John McGlynn, Lynda Bellingham
Votes: 58
36. Earthfasts (1994)
25 min | Family, Fantasy
Based on the children's book by William Mayne, school friends Keith and David investigate sounds coming from a hill on a moor near their home. During their investigation, the hillside opens up and an 18th Century drummer boy marches out.
Stars: Chris Downs, Paul Nicholls, David Hargreaves, Bobby Knutt
Votes: 43
37. Medics (1990–1995)
50 min | Drama
The everyday lives and loves, trials and tribulations of the doctors, nurses, patients and administrative staff of a large teaching hospital in the north-west of England near the city of Manchester.
Stars: Jimmi Harkishin, Tom Baker, Emma Cunningham, James Gaddas
Votes: 41
38.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
The Treasure of the Deep
(1988)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
In the canal, the trio find what Seymour claims to be "Georgian Silver". They experiment with different methods to recover what treasure may yet be hiding in the depths.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Michael Aldridge, Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Jane Freeman
Votes: 40
39. The Return of the Antelope (1986–1988)
60 min | Family, Drama
In 1899, two English children befriend a group of shipwrecked Lilliputians.
Stars: John Quentin, John Branwell, Fiona McArthur, Stephanie Cole
Votes: 34
40.
Heartbeat (1992–2010)
Episode:
Closing Ranks
(1997)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Bag-snatchers are at large in Ashfordly and the police know that Ian 'Duster' Murray and Robert 'Red' Broadbent are the perpetrators, but cannot prove it. When they attack Phil Bellamy's ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Cotter | Stars: Nick Berry, Bill Maynard, Derek Fowlds, William Simons
Votes: 34
41. Pardon the Expression (1965–1966)
30 min | Comedy
Sitcom spin-off from Coronation Street following Leonard Swindley (Arthur Lowe) and his misadventures as a department store deputy manager.
Stars: Arthur Lowe, Betty Driver, Joy Stewart, Robert Dorning
Votes: 32
42.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
A White Sweater and a Solicitor's Letter
(2001)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
Barry flies a model plane. Billy buys a bow and arrows from Auntie Wainwright. A solicitor's letter arrives for the deceased Compo. Howard pretends to take an interest in tennis.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton, Tom Owen, Jean Alexander
Votes: 29
43. Parkin's Patch (1969–1970)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Shown at Saturday teatime, this series centred around a village policeman and the drama that his everyday duties brought him into contact with. A sort of forerunner to "Heartbeat", it was also set in Yorkshire.
Stars: John Flanagan, Heather Page, Gareth Thomas, Robert Urquhart
Votes: 27
44. Birthday Girl (2002 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
Friends gather for a leukemia patient's (Sarah Lancashire) birthday.
Director: Morag Fullarton | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Emma Fielding, Mina Anwar, Julia Ford
Votes: 27
45. The Practice (1985–1986)
Drama
The staff of a GP's surgery in the Manchester suburb of Castlehulme deal with their patients' medical problems as well as their own personal problems.
Stars: John Fraser, Brigit Forsyth, Judith Barker, Michelle Holmes
Votes: 24
46. A Little Bit of Wisdom (1974–1976)
30 min | Comedy
A series of occurrences launch Norman on a succession of remarkable and unpredictable adventures.Unconnected comedy stories over 3 Series that sees Norman taking a job as a clerk in an office where he is pursued by the boss's daughter.
Stars: Norman Wisdom, Neil McCarthy, Bob Keegan, Frances White
Votes: 23
47.
Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1960)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance
Elsie demands to know how Dennis came by his windfall. Esther grows fretful when Lucille goes missing. Jack and Annie Walker are delighted when Concepta Riley returns from Ireland.
Director: Eric Price | Stars: Joan Heath, Christine Hargreaves, Patricia Phoenix, Philip Lowrie
Votes: 22
48.
Coronation Street (1960– )
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(1960)
TV-PG | 22 min | Drama, Romance
May complains of headaches but Christine dismisses her as attention-seeking. Dennis surprises Elsie by getting a job at a club in town. Florrie is embarrassed to have her court case reported in the newspaper.
Director: Derek Bennett | Stars: Betty Alberge, Joan Heath, Christine Hargreaves, Patricia Phoenix
Votes: 21
49.
Between the Lines (1992–1994)
Episode:
Manoeuvre 11
(1993)
Crime, Drama
A rally against local service cuts turns deadly when the police intervene. CIB must investigate the police response .
Director: Roy Battersby | Stars: Neil Pearson, Tom Georgeson, Siobhan Redmond, Robin McCallum
Votes: 20
50.
Doctor in the House (1969–1970)
Episode:
Keep It Clean!
(1969)
25 min | Comedy
The ward annual entertainment show is due and the Dean wants it to be good, clean fun. Mike's brother Terry, a very camp ballet dancer, takes charge, recruiting three Christian boys to sing... See full summary »
Director: Bill Turner | Stars: Barry Evans, Robin Nedwell, Martin Shaw, George Layton
Votes: 19