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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: 6,011
2. Mission of Honor (II) (2018)
Not Rated | 107 min | Action, Drama, War
The exploits of 303 Squadron RAF during the Battle of Britain. The squadron consisted of Polish pilots, many of whom were veterans of the air battles involved in Germany's invasion of Poland.
Director: David Blair | Stars: Iwan Rheon, Milo Gibson, Stefanie Martini, Krystof Hádek
Votes: 5,502
3. Our Girl (2013–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Drama following the extraordinary adventures of female medics in the British Army.
Stars: Michelle Keegan, Sean Ward, Ben Aldridge, Rolan Bell
Votes: 4,844
4. Uncle (2012–2017)
30 min | Comedy
An amateur musician of stunted emotional growth is reluctant to take care of his young nephew, but as his reluctance grows, his other emotions begin to follow to the fore, meaning he may even become a better, more-rounded person.
Stars: Nick Helm, Elliot Speller-Gillott, Daisy Haggard, Daniel Lawrence Taylor
Votes: 4,376
5. 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: 4,091
6. Casualty (1986– )
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama
The everyday lives of the people frequenting the frenetic Accident and Emergency department of Holby City Hospital.
Stars: Derek Thompson, Tony Marshall, Suzanne Packer, Ian Bleasdale
Votes: 3,686
7. Early Doors (2003–2004)
30 min | Comedy
Set in The Grapes, where the daily life of the locals, including jack-the-lads Joe and Duffy, landlord Ken and his police officer cronies Phil and Nige, old git Tommy and single mum Janice - revolves around love, loneliness and urinals.
Stars: John Henshaw, Rita May, Mark Benton, Craig Cash
Votes: 2,529
8. Doctors (2000–2024)
30 min | Drama
The daily lives of staff at a Birmingham medical practice, including their often-dramatic involvements with their patients.
Stars: Adrian Lewis Morgan, Jan Pearson, Matthew Chambers, Diane Keen
Votes: 1,695
9. The Messenger (I) (2015)
101 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Jack, a tortured soul, spends his days grudgingly seeing and speaking to the dead, helping deliver their messages to the loved ones left behind while trying to seek some respite from his tormented past and present.
Director: David Blair | Stars: Robert Sheehan, Lily Cole, Tamzin Merchant, Jack Fox
Votes: 1,279
10. City Central (1998–2000)
50 min | Crime, Drama
The everyday public and private lives of the detectives, policemen and policewomen who work at the inner-city Christmas Street police station in Manchester.
Stars: Sean McKenzie, Ian Aspinall, Dave Hill, Ashley Jensen
Votes: 1,094
11.
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher (2011–2014)
Episode:
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: Beyond the Pale
(2014)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Whicher is hired by a powerful political grandee to investigate violent threats made against his son, who has recently returned from India with his young family.
Director: David Blair | Stars: John Heffernan, Adrian Quinton, Laura Morgan, Raphael Brandman
Votes: 1,065
12.
City Central (1998–2000)
Episode:
Life Liberty and Pursuit
(1999)
Crime, Drama
Director: Martin Hutchings | Stars: Lorraine Ashbourne, Stephen Lord, Ian Aspinall, Sean McKenzie
Votes: 996
13. The Suspicions of Mr Whicher (2011–2014)
386 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
"The Suspicions of Mr Whicher" premiered in 2011 and starred Paddy Considine as Jonathan 'Jack' Whicher, a detective leading the investigation into a notorious child murder in the 1860s. ... See full summary »
Stars: Paddy Considine, Tim Pigott-Smith, William Beck, Nancy Carroll
Votes: 953
14. 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: 588
15. Moving On (2009– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama
Series of daytime plays set in contemporary Britain, all sharing the theme of someone going through some kind of life change.
Stars: Neil Bell, Alicia Brockenbrow, John Draycott, Olivia Fenton
Votes: 508
16. Reg (2016 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 89 min | Drama
The story of Reg Keys who lost his son in the Iraq War and then went on to contest Tony Blair's seat at Sedgefield in the 2005 General Election.
Director: David Blair | Stars: Tim Roth, Anna Maxwell Martin, Elliott Tittensor, Sandra Voe
Votes: 357
17. North Square (2000)
60 min | Drama
A closed legal world steeped in tradition.
Stars: Phil Davis, Kevin McKidd, James Midgley, Rupert Penry-Jones
Votes: 317
18. Sunshine (2008– )
60 min | Comedy
Bing, a gambler, risks his family and livelihood due to his addiction. Struggling financially and emotionally, he must overcome his gambling problem to save his relationships with wife Bernadette and son Joe, regaining what he's lost.
Stars: Steve Coogan, Bernard Hill, Lisa Millett, Dominic Senior
Votes: 275
19. Little Crackers (2010– )
15 min | Comedy, Drama
Series of short comedy-dramas with a Christmas theme, written by famous names recalling moments from their childhoods.
Stars: Sharon Horgan, Sheridan Smith, Felicity Montagu, Alan Davies
Votes: 187
20. Dockers (1999 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
A father and son become caught up in the conflict when British dockworkers refuse to work overtime for no pay, resulting in the firing of 500 employees and a two-year stand-off.
Director: Bill Anderson | Stars: Ken Stott, Crissy Rock, Katy Lamont, Kristopher Lundon
Votes: 181
21. Stanton Blues (1998–2000)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
This is a police drama series that depicts the working lives of a group of policemen in the fictitious Northern town of Stanton. The filming is done in a fly-on-the-wall, documentary style ... See full summary »
Stars: Katy Cavanagh-Jupe, Rob Dixon, John Henshaw, Clare McGlinn
Votes: 174
22.
Our Girl (2013–2020)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(2016)
TV-14 | 58 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Experienced army medic Georgie Lane, goes on a six week humanitarian tour to help refugees in Nairobi. Minutes after arriving, an IED explosion forces her to jump straight to work, but also leads to some friction with local medic Kicki.
Director: Jan Matthys | Stars: Michelle Keegan, Ben Aldridge, Luke Pasqualino, Royce Pierreson
Votes: 162
23.
Our Girl (2013–2020)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(2016)
TV-14 | 56 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
With a terrorist attack threat drawing ever closer, Georgie struggles with choosing two different ways of life.
Director: Luke Snellin | Stars: Michelle Keegan, Royce Pierreson, Michael James, Ben Aldridge
Votes: 105
24. 32 Brinkburn Street (2011)
45 min | Drama
Drama about the lives of two generations of a family who lived in the same house in Manchester, one generation in 1931 and the other in 2011.
Stars: Maggie Steed, Rebecca Callard, Raffey Cassidy, Jack Deam
Votes: 97
25.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2003)
Comedy
Joe's marriage is in crisis, Shelia's husband goes missing and Melanie's boyfriend has a surprise for her.
Director: Adrian Shergold | Stars: John Henshaw, Craig Cash, Phil Mealey, Rodney Litchfield
Votes: 76
26.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2003)
Comedy
The tension in The Grapes mounts when the winner of the football card is announced. Duffy and Joe advise Liam on how to win back a lost love.
Director: Adrian Shergold | Stars: Peter Wight, James Quinn, John Henshaw, Rita May
Votes: 75
27. Being Eileen (2011– )
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Eileen Lewis is the widowed matriarch of a large, close-knit and dysfunctional Northern family and their life in Birkenhead.
Stars: Sue Johnston, Elizabeth Berrington, Julie Graham, Dean Andrews
Votes: 74
28.
Uncle (2012–2017)
Episode:
Bringing Sexy Back
(2017)
29 min | Comedy
Andy makes a start on his new song-writing career, but finds it more difficult than he could have imagined. Errol decides that he needs a girlfriend and vies with Andy for the attention of Lex. Sam and Bruce are trying to conceive.
Director: Oliver Refson | Stars: Nick Helm, Dylan Moran, Bobby Lockwood, Daisy Haggard
Votes: 74
29.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2004)
Comedy
Melanie's 21st birthday party seems to be going well but her real Dad Keith is rubbing Ken up the wrong way. Tanya's last night behind the bar is fast becoming a forgettable one as Ken is ... See full summary »
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: Craig Cash, Mark Benton, Lorraine Cheshire, Phil Mealey
Votes: 73
30.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2003)
Comedy
Discarded cigarette ends in the urinals and temporary traffic lights cause chaos in The Grapes.
Director: Adrian Shergold | Stars: John Henshaw, Rodney Litchfield, Rita May, Joan Kempson
Votes: 72
31.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(2004)
Comedy
Forged bank notes are being passed over the counter but who is the culprit? Lazy cops Phil and Nige are on the case.
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: John Henshaw, Rodney Litchfield, Mark Benton, Craig Cash
Votes: 64
32. Always and Everyone (1999–2002)
51 min | Drama
The hectic everyday lives of the doctors and nurses running the accident and emergency department of St. Victor's, a large and busy city hospital.
Stars: Martin Shaw, Katie McEwen, Connor McIntyre, Niamh Cusack
Votes: 63
33.
Our Girl (2013–2020)
Episode:
Episode #4.1
(2020)
TV-14 | 58 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
As 2 Section prepares to return to Afghanistan, Georgie must decide whether to join them, kicking up difficult memories for her.
Director: Anthony Philipson | Stars: Michelle Keegan, Nico Mirallegro, Rolan Bell, Will Attenborough
Votes: 62
34.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(2004)
Comedy
The Grapes' regulars rack their brains at quiz night, with the chance to win a box of chocolates.
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: John Henshaw, Susan Cookson, Lisa Millett, Susan McArdle
Votes: 58
35.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(2004)
Comedy
Ken the landlord is laid up with the flu as the police arrive to celebrate their successful drugs bust. Duffy isn't in the mood for celebrating.
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: John Henshaw, Rita May, Peter Wight, James Quinn
Votes: 55
36.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(2004)
Comedy
The regulars continue to gossip about Ken and Tanya, Tommy gets a new job and Jumping Joe's Krazy Road Show gets a gig.
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: Rita May, Joan Kempson, Christine Bottomley, Phil Mealey
Votes: 51
37.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(2004)
Comedy
Ken smartens himself up to play the romantic lead whilst rumours of him throwing the towel in at the pub spread amongst the locals.
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: John Henshaw, Rita May, Lorraine Cheshire, Rodney Litchfield
Votes: 48
38. Early Doors: Live (2021 Video)
Comedy
Director: Caroline Jay Ranger | Stars: John Henshaw, Craig Cash, Phil Mealey, Nick Birkinshaw
Votes: 46
39.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
The Leaches' Story
(2000)
Drama
Stuart Leach suddenly returns home to his wife and son, after being missing for 13 months, with no memory of where he has been.
Director: John Strickland | Stars: Jason Merrells, John Simm, Jack Deam, Andrew Sheridan
Votes: 37
40.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Yvonne's Story
(2000)
Drama
Yvonne finds herself homeless after her boyfriend throws her and her children out.
Director: Geoffrey Sax | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, Rita Lester, Lucy Hodgkinson
Votes: 36
41. King of Fridges (2004 TV Movie)
49 min | Comedy, Drama
A play about an ambitious young manager of a Dixons-style electrical warehouse who gets saddled with a 65-year-old re-trainee on a frenetic bank holiday.
Director: Gavin Millar | Stars: Richard Wilson, Mark Benton, Joan Kempson, Anna Keaveney
Votes: 32
42. My Wonderful Life (1996– )
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Comedy drama following nurse Donna (Emma Wray), finally rid of her useless husband and looking for love whilst raising her two young children.
Stars: Emma Wray, Vicky Connett, Elizabeth Berrington, Tony Robinson
Votes: 25
43.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Steve's Story
(2000)
Drama
An intruder spoils Steve and Sylvia's celebrations.
Director: Geoffrey Sax | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, Maggie Tagney, Diane Parish
Votes: 25
44.
Moving On (2009– )
Episode:
Taxi for Linda
(2016)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama
Linda and Frank both work as controllers for Kwiker Kabs taxi firm but Frank is too shy to confess his feelings for her. Then smooth-talking driver Terry comes on the scene and starts to ... See full summary »
Director: Noreen Kershaw | Stars: Julie Hesmondhalgh, Neil Caple, Chris Darwin, John Thomson
Votes: 25
45.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
KT's Story
(2000)
Drama
Feeling shackled by her loveless marriage to Mack, Katherine seeks escape in the form of an affair with KT.
Director: John Strickland | Stars: Philip Glenister, Christine Tremarco, Andrew Sheridan, Siobhan Finneran
Votes: 23
46.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Katherine and Mack's Story
(2000)
Drama
Katherine decides she can no longer live with her sham marriage and walks out. As well as losing his wife, Mack now risks losing the factory as the deeds of the building are in Katherine's name.
Director: Sarah Harding | Stars: Philip Glenister, Christine Tremarco, Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran
Votes: 22
47.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
The Lads
(2001)
Drama
Nick, Kev, Ade, and Barney are involved in a physical fight with a group of drunken lads.
Director: Omar Madha | Stars: Tony Mooney, William Ash, Jack Deam, Ben Crompton
Votes: 22
48.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Julie's Story
(2002)
Drama
Julie misses her brother who works abroad, and is thrilled when he comes to visit. He offers her a job - but does she have the courage to leave her old life behind?
Director: John Duthie | Stars: Joan Kempson, Katisha Kenyon, Siobhan Finneran, Philip Glenister
Votes: 21
49.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Kev's Story
(2001)
Drama
Director: Ashley Pearce | Stars: Jason Merrells, Tony Mooney, Paul Oldham, Wil Johnson
Votes: 21
50.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Trudy's Story
(2000)
Drama
The sudden death of Trudy's father leads her to make rash judgments which change her life forever at Mackintosh Textiles.
Director: Sarah Harding | Stars: Lesley Sharp, Des Cummings, Ced Beaumont, Philip Glenister
Votes: 21