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1. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.
Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith
Votes: 247,048
2. Gentleman Jack (2019–2022)
TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
A dramatization of the life of lesbian trailblazer, voracious learner, and cryptic diarist Anne Lister.
Stars: Suranne Jones, Sophie Rundle, Gemma Whelan, Ben Hunter
Votes: 15,977
3. Eye of the Needle (1981)
R | 112 min | Romance, Thriller, War
A ruthless German spy, trying to get out of Britain with vital information about D-Day, must spend time with a young woman and her crippled husband.
Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Kate Nelligan, Stephen MacKenna, Philip Martin Brown
Votes: 11,894 | Gross: $17.58M
4.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The Woman Who Fell to Earth
(2018)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In a South Yorkshire city, Ryan Sinclair, Yasmin Khan and Graham O'Brien are about to have their lives changed forever, as a mysterious woman, unable to remember her own name, falls from the night sky.
Director: Jamie Childs | Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Bradley Walsh, Tosin Cole, Mandip Gill
Votes: 11,419
5. 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: 9,242
6. 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: 7,897
7. 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: 6,027
8. Robin Hood (1984–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
A forest mystical being appoints two men in succession as the legendary outlaw defender of the oppressed.
Stars: Peter Llewellyn Williams, Ray Winstone, Mark Ryan, Clive Mantle
Votes: 4,998
9. Hollyoaks (1995– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance
Hollyoaks takes a look at the lives, loves, and careers of a group of teenage friends and their families as they graduate through GCSEs, A-Levels, and College into the world of work.
Stars: Nick Pickard, Ashley Taylor Dawson, Kieron Richardson, Jennifer Metcalfe
Votes: 4,508
10. The Bill (1984–2010)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Long-running police drama series featuring officers and detectives from the fictional Sun Hill suburb in East London.
Stars: Graham Cole, Jeff Stewart, Trudie Goodwin, Simon Rouse
Votes: 4,118
11. 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: 4,087
12. The Professionals (1977–1983)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Bodie and Doyle, senior agents of the British intelligence service CI5 (Criminal Intelligence 5), and their handler George Cowley fight terrorism and similar high-level crimes.
Stars: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins, Bridget Brice
Votes: 3,663
13. 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: 3,540
14. Accused (2010–2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Created by Jimmy McGovern, each episode of this series examines a person who is accused of a crime and what led them to end up in the Dock.
Stars: Michael Maloney, Chord Melodic, Andrew Readman, Rosina Carbone
Votes: 2,942
15. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Not Rated | 75 min | Comedy
Comedy series following the lives of sisters Tracey and Sharon who are left to fend for themselves after their husbands are arrested for armed robbery.
Stars: Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Pauline Quirke, Alun Lewis
Votes: 2,483
16. Bedlam (2011–2013)
45 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Drama and supernatural chills in this series centered around a haunted insane asylum-turned-apartment building.
Stars: Hugo Speer, Charlotte Salt, Lacey Turner, Theo James
Votes: 2,467
17. 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: 2,238
18. Cracker (2006 TV Movie)
109 min | Crime, Drama
Fitz returns to Manchester after living 10 years in Australia with his wife and youngest son. He is soon drawn into the investigation of a British soldier who may have been traumatized by his years serving in Northern Ireland.
Director: Antonia Bird | Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Anthony Flanagan, Stefanie Wilmore, Andrea Lowe
Votes: 2,028
19. 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: 1,707
20. See No Evil: The Moors Murders (2006)
180 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A vivid drama which documents the notorious Moors murderers; Ian Brady and Myra Hindley.
Stars: Joanne Froggatt, Maxine Peake, Sean Harris, Matthew McNulty
Votes: 1,584
21. South Riding (2011)
Drama
In 1930s Yorkshire, a spirited new headmistress brings inspiration and modern ideas to an all girls' school and shakes up the more conservative-minded residents of South Riding.
Stars: Anna Maxwell Martin, David Morrissey, Penelope Wilton, Katherine McGolpin
Votes: 1,515
22. 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: 1,011
23.
Gentleman Jack (2019–2022)
Episode:
Are You Still Talking?
(2019)
TV-MA | 62 min | Biography, Drama, History
Difficult news from Shibden spurs Lister to leave behind her new lifestyle in Denmark.
Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Albane Courtois, Dino Fetscher, Suranne Jones, Gemma Jones
Votes: 822
24. Piece of Cake (1988)
312 min | Drama, War
Stories of the men of the RAF Hornet Squadron during the early days of World War II.
Stars: Neil Dudgeon, George Anton, Boyd Gaines, Jeremy Northam
Votes: 790
25. Yasmin (2004)
87 min | Drama
A young Muslim woman living in Britain campaigns for the release of her immigrant husband from his detainment in a holding centre.
Director: Kenneth Glenaan | Stars: Archie Panjabi, Renu Setna, Steve Jackson, Syed Ahmed
Votes: 788
26. Band of Gold (1995–1997)
290 min | Crime, Drama
In Bradford, England, several desperate streetwalkers team up to run the business for themselves. They must deal with competition, mobsters, moralists, psychos and cops, but at least now they have each other and a plan.
Stars: Geraldine James, Cathy Tyson, Barbara Dickson, Samantha Morton
Votes: 761
27. Birth of the Beatles (1979)
104 min | Biography, Drama, Music
An account of The Beatles during the Hamburg years, their signing with Brian Epstein and their inevitable rise during the early sixties.
Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Stephen MacKenna, Rod Culbertson, John Altman, Ray Ashcroft
Votes: 702
28. Crossbow (1987–1989)
26 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
In Switzerland in the 14th Century, William Tell and his son Matthew are imprisoned by the tyrannical Gessler. Having split the apple on his son's head with his crossbow, much to Gessler's ... See full summary »
Stars: Will Lyman, Jeremy Clyde, Nick Brimble, David Barry Gray
Votes: 516
29. Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of Winston Churchill's life between 1929, when he lost his cabinet position, and 1939, when he joined Great Britain's War Cabinet - a period he described as the most difficult in his life.
Stars: Robert Hardy, Siân Phillips, Nigel Havers, Tim Pigott-Smith
Votes: 338
30. By the Sword Divided (1983–1985)
50 min | Drama, History, War
Story of the English Civil War as seen through the eyes of two families; the Laceys, loyal to King Charles I, and the Fletchers, loyal to Oliver Cromwell.
Stars: Sharon Maughan, Andrew MacLachlan, Rob Edwards, Lucy Aston
Votes: 236
31. The Endless Game (1989)
PG-13 | 123 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A British MI6 agent comes out of retirement after several of his former colleagues, including his former lover, are murdered. He must examine events from his own past to determine who killed them, and why.
Stars: Albert Finney, George Segal, Monica Guerritore, Ian Holm
Votes: 233
32.
Accused (2010–2012)
Episode:
Alison's Story
(2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Special needs teacher Alison Wade and her unemployed house husband David are drifting apart and, whilst she initially rejects the advances of charming work colleague Ben, David does not ... See full summary »
Director: David Blair | Stars: Naomie Harris, Warren Brown, Andrew Knott, Tony Pitts
Votes: 177
33.
Robin Hood (1984–1986)
Episode:
Rutterkin
(1986)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
John decides to marry his long-time girlfriend Meg and leave the band of outlaws. The wedding plans are halted, however, when Lord Edgar, Robert's uncle, reaches Sherwood Forest with the ... See full summary »
Director: Gerry Mill | Stars: Annabelle Lee, Stephen MacKenna, Ian Ogilvy, Jason Connery
Votes: 109
34. 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
35.
Cracker (1993–1996)
Episode:
Nine Eleven
(2006)
TV-MA | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After 10 years in Australia, Fitz returns to Manchester for his daughter's wedding, but is soon involved in another murder investigation when an American comedian is killed, apparently without motive.
Director: Antonia Bird | Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Richard Coyle, Lisa Eichhorn, Anthony Flanagan
Votes: 97
36.
The Professionals (1977–1983)
Episode:
You'll Be All Right
(1982)
TV-MA | 47 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Cowley is made an unusual proposition by Jack Stone, a notorious villain and hard man. Stone will cooperate with the law and give himself up in return for protection for his wife Chrissie ... See full summary »
Director: John Crome | Stars: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins, Derrick O'Connor
Votes: 96
37. The Royal Today (2008)
30 min | Drama
Drama serial which follows the lives of the staff of St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital. Unlike its predecessor, The Royal, which was set in the 1960s, this is set in the present day.
Stars: Ben Hull, Andrew Scarborough, Steve Huison, Lucie Trickett
Votes: 93
38. The All New Alexei Sayle Show (1994–1995)
30 min | Comedy
In this follow-up series to his previous hit, Alexei Sayle's Stuff, the comic makes a bold claim: 'I can guarantee you will not be disappointed. Not unless you're expecting something other than a fat man in a suit shouting at you'.
Stars: Alexei Sayle, John Sparkes, Peter Capaldi, Jenny Agutter
Votes: 88
39. In Suspicious Circumstances (1991– )
Drama
A series of murders from all periods introduced by Edward Woodward
Stars: Edward Woodward, Michael Wardle, Martin Reeve, Stephen Boyes
Votes: 78
40. Chandler & Co (1994–1995)
50 min | Crime, Mystery
Elly and Dee team up to form a detective agency.
Stars: Catherine Russell, Barbara Flynn, Susan Fleetwood, Peter Capaldi
Votes: 59
41.
Bergerac (1981–1991)
Episode:
The Deadly Virus
(1987)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Three well-meaning animal rights activists, including Kim's boyfriend Kevin, liberate three monkeys from Gaines' research unit, unaware that one has the deadly Marburg virus. It bites Kevin... See full summary »
Director: Gerry Mill | Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold, Rosemary Martin
Votes: 46
42.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
A Duty of Care
(1993)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
A young man falls to his death from an elevated fork lift, but how did he come to be up there? And why do his two workmates tell conflicting stories? Sgt. Cryer and P.C. Garfield investigate.
Director: Indra Bhose | Stars: Eric Richard, Huw Higginson, Tony O'Callaghan, Simon Rouse
Votes: 44
43. 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
44.
South Riding (2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2011)
TV-PG | 55 min | Drama
Sarah returns to spend Christmas alone in Kiplington but ends up having a pleasant day with Joe. She is anxious to get Lydia back in school and the opportunity arises when Mr. Holly ... See full summary »
Director: Diarmuid Lawrence | Stars: Anna Maxwell Martin, Peter Rylands, Penelope Wilton, Stephen MacKenna
Votes: 40
45. Microbes and Men (1974– )
60 min | Drama
Dramatised documentary series charting the development of vaccines by Pasteur, Koch and others in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Stars: Frank Gillard, Arthur Lowe, James Grout, Patricia Heneghan
Votes: 39
46.
See No Evil: The Moors Murders (2006)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2006)
43 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
After teenage parents Maureen and David Smith tragically lose their baby daughter, they turn to Maureen's older sister Myra and her boyfriend Ian for solace, but the twisted older couple has sick plans in mind for the grieving parents.
Directors: Christopher Menaul, Nicola Morrow | Stars: Joanne Froggatt, Maxine Peake, Sean Harris, Matthew McNulty
Votes: 39
47.
Heartbeat (1992–2010)
Episode:
An American in Aidensfield
(1993)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
The arrival of a young American, Charlie Dameron, divides the population of Aidensfield in two. Some think he is only dodging military service in Vietnam while others do not mind his ... See full summary »
Director: Catherine Morshead | Stars: Nick Berry, Niamh Cusack, Derek Fowlds, Bill Maynard
Votes: 35
48.
Bedlam (2011–2013)
Episode:
Dare
(2012)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A rebel with a cause manages to break into the asylum's old chapel where he ends up getting more than he bargained for. Max and Dan come to blows.
Director: Amy Neil | Stars: Joel Fry, Lacey Turner, Jack Roth, Samuel Anderson
Votes: 35
49.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
The Wild Rover
(1992)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
The Anti-Terrorist Squad believe they will have a quick result, but Roach has his doubts.
Director: Chris Lovett | Stars: Tony Scannell, Christopher Ellison, Peter Ellis, Mark Wingett
Votes: 34
50.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Bang Bang, You're Dead
(1998)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama
A team-building exercise of paint-balling turns out to be anything but when Santini uses it as another excuse to target Rosie. So she turns to her only colleague wise enough to detect what is really happening, Liz Rawton.
Director: Paul Murton | Stars: Michael Higgs, Caroline Catz, Ben Roberts, Libby Davison
Votes: 33