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1. Billy Connolly: An Audience with Billy Connolly (1985 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celebrity audience.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Billy Connolly, Barbara Bach, Barry McGuigan, Chris Quinten
Votes: 540
2. Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This (2014 TV Movie)
100 min | Biography
With his trade-mark fez and bumbling stage persona involving clever conjuring tricks which appear to have gone wrong Tommy Cooper is one of Britain's most popular comedians, respected by ... See full summary »
Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: David Threlfall, Helen McCrory, Amanda Redman, Gregor Fisher
Votes: 507
3. The Dame Edna Experience (1987–1989)
Comedy, Talk-Show
An arrogant Australian TV host who mocks celebrity guests and abuses her sidekick Madge in a series of comedic talk show parodies.
Stars: Barry Humphries, Emily Perry, Robin Houston, Jeffrey Archer
Votes: 270
4. Aspel & Company (1984–1993)
60 min | Talk-Show
Middle-of-the-road celebrity chat show hosted by smooth presenter Michael Aspel.
Stars: Michael Aspel, Mel Smith, Nigel Havers, Oliver Reed
Votes: 161
5. Play Your Cards Right (1980– )
30 min | Game-Show
A British television game show based on and played similarly to the American show Card Sharks (1978).
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Debbie Flett, Natalie van de Braam, Denise Kemp
Votes: 130
6. An Audience with Kenneth Williams (1983 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
The British comedy star entertains a celebrity audience with stories of his life and career.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Kenneth Williams, Gyles Brandreth, Trevor Brown, Judith Chalmers
Votes: 122
7. Cannon and Ball (1979–1988)
25 min | Comedy
A long-running British TV series showcasing the comedic talents of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball through a variety of sketches and performances.
Stars: Tommy Cannon, Bobby Ball, Ritz, Alyn Ainsworth
Votes: 115
8. An Audience with Mel Brooks (1983 TV Special)
Unrated | 55 min | Comedy
Mel Brooks delivers an enjoyable hour of comic diversion with his lovely actress-wife Anne Bancroft, writer comedian Ronny Graham, and British Shakespearean actor Jonathan Pryce. Brooks ... See full summary »
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Ronny Graham, Danny Baker
Votes: 106
9. Today with Des and Mel (2002–2006)
50 min | Talk-Show
Monday to Friday lunchtime chat show
Stars: Des O'Connor, Melanie Sykes, Paul O'Grady, Bradley Walsh
Votes: 71
10. Commercial Breakdown (1989–2008)
30 min | Comedy
A comedienne looks at amusing TV commercials.
Stars: Jim Davidson, Jo Brand, Ruby Wax, Jon Culshaw
Votes: 68
11. Dame Edna's Neighbourhood Watch (1992– )
30 min | Comedy
With her familiar greeting of "Welcome possums!", Dame Edna uses her purple possum picker to find three contestants from the all-female audience of her hit game show.
Stars: Barry Humphries, Emily Perry, Joan Harsant, Jason Donovan
Votes: 67
12. 30 Years of James Bond (1992 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Directors: Lorna Dickinson, Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Ken Adam, Albert R. Broccoli, Sean Connery, Timothy Dalton
Votes: 67
13. A Night on Mount Edna (1990)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Dame Edna Christmas TV Special with guests stars Mel Gibson, Charlton Heston, Julio Iglesias and Gina Lollobrigida.
Stars: Barry Humphries, Gina Lollobrigida, Charlton Heston, Mel Gibson
Votes: 62
14. An Audience with Peter Ustinov (1988 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy
A classic live performance with the actor and raconteur. Peter Ustinov shares his comical stories with a celebrity audience.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Petula Clark, John Cleese, Antony Hopkins, Clive James
Votes: 61
15. An Audience with Dame Edna Everage (1980 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
The first ever edition of the long-running "An Audience With . . ." series
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Barry Humphries, Anthony Andrews, William Baddeley, Stanley Baxter
Votes: 52
16. Camp Christmas (1993 TV Movie)
51 min | Comedy, Music
Several guests who are lesbian or gay go to a home for Christmas.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Andy Bell, Melissa Etheridge, Simon Callow, Antony Sher
Votes: 52
17. Des O'Connor Tonight (1977–2003)
50 min | Talk-Show
Music, comedy and celebrity interviews with singer and host Des O'Connor.
Stars: Des O'Connor, Jim Davidson, Freddie Starr, Jethro
Votes: 51
18. The Lily Savage Show (1997)
35 min | Comedy
Lily Savage hosts her own BBC series featuring behind-the-scenes documentaries with her family, TV spoofs, special guests and musical numbers.
Stars: Paul O'Grady, Sonia, Daniel Newman, Janet Street-Porter
Votes: 48
20. A Royal Birthday Celebration (1998 TV Movie)
Documentary
Directors: Alasdair Macmillan, Alan Harding | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Caprice Bourret, Charlotte Church, Joan Collins
Votes: 46
21.
The Dame Edna Experience (1987–1989)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(1989)
41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Starring guests Lauren Bacall, Gerald Durrel and Tom Jones.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Barry Humphries, Emily Perry, Robin Houston, Lauren Bacall
Votes: 39
22. An Audience with Joan Rivers (1984 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy
Outrageous, shocking, controversial and wickedly funny, the 'acid queen of stand-up' Joan Rivers hosts an hour of typically racy and waspish humor.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Joan Rivers, Chris Barrie, Michael Barrymore, Janet Brown
Votes: 36
23. Julie Walters and Friends (1991 TV Movie)
55 min | Comedy
Julie Walters stars in new sketches by four accomplished writers who helped make her famous.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Julie Walters, Victoria Wood, Alan Bennett, Willy Russell
Votes: 34
24. An Audience with Ronnie Corbett (1997 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Super-talented comic Ronnie Corbett pulls out all stops to entertain a celebrity audience including on-screen sidekick Ronnie Barker, Damien Hirst and Frank Skinner in this 1997 special.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Rosemary Ashe, Gillian Bevan, Kathryn Apanowicz
Votes: 33
25. Man O Man (1996–1999)
Game-Show
Stars: Chris Tarrant, Kevin Finch, Jenny Powell, Philippa Forrester
Votes: 32
26. Miss World 2003 Pageant (2003 TV Special)
120 min | Family, History, Reality-TV
Directors: Jia Ding, Alasdair Macmillan, Kirsty Painter | Stars: Phil Keoghan, Amanda Byram, Angela Chow, Nazanin Afshin-Jam
Votes: 23
27. Another Audience with Dame Edna Everage (1984 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Dame Edna, Australian housewife and megastar appears on the television series 'An Audience With...' three times to share her views and answer questions in front of a celebrity audience.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Barry Humphries, Charles Aznavour, Duchess Margaret of Argyle, Michael Aspel
Votes: 21
28.
Knees-Up (1982– )
Episode:
Chas & Dave's Christmas Knees-Up
(1982)
45 min
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Chas Hodges, Dave Peacock, Jim Davidson, Eric Clapton
Votes: 20
29. Talking Telephone Numbers (1994–1997)
30 min | Game-Show
The program features a variety of acts which will be used to generate numbers. Viewers will have the chance to win up to £25,000 if the five random numbers generated during the program ... See full summary »
Stars: Phillip Schofield, Emma Forbes, Claudia Winkleman, Céline Dion
Votes: 19
30. The British Soap Awards 2006 (2006 TV Special)
120 min
The 8th Annual British Soap Awards - pits the stars of Coronation Street, Doctors, Eastenders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks against each other in a series of categories voted for by the public or a panel of experts.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Fern Britton, Phillip Schofield, Daniel Abineri, Zaraah Abrahams
Votes: 19
31.
The Dame Edna Experience (1987–1989)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(1989)
41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Starring guests Douglas Fairbanks Jnr, Ron Reagan Jnr, Chubby Checker and Jane Fonda.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Barry Humphries, Emily Perry, Robin Houston, Chubby Checker
Votes: 18
32. Live at Jongleurs (1997–2000)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Rick Wakeman, Steve McGrew, Mark Hurst, Simon Bligh
Votes: 17
33. An Audience with Des O'Connor (2001 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Des O'Connor allows cameras into his family home for very first time to celebrate release of his autobiography.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Des O'Connor, Lionel Richie, Martine McCutcheon, Cliff Richard
Votes: 17
34. Punchlines (1981–1984)
30 min | Game-Show
Lennie Bennett hosts a memory game where a group of eight celebrities each have a punchline, and the contestants have to match the correct response to each question. Aiding the contestants are two star guests.
Stars: Lennie Bennett, Patti Gold, Rose-Marie, Roger Kitter
Votes: 14
35. Bassey: You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet (1985 Video)
52 min | Music
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Star: Shirley Bassey
Votes: 12
36. Live from Her Majesty's (1982–1988)
Family, Music
Live variety show filmed at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, The Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra, Brian Rogers Dancers, Joe Longthorne
Votes: 11
37. Live for Peace: A Royal Gala (1995 TV Special)
130 min | Music
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: David Frost, Selina Scott, King Charles III, Russ Abbot
Votes: 10
38. Jackie Mason on Campus (1992 TV Special)
51 min | Comedy
Jackie Mason takes on Oxford University, which features the legendary comedian in a typical stand-up performance for a crowd of eager college students.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Star: Jackie Mason
Votes: 8
39. The Big Big Talent Show (1996– )
Game-Show, Music
Stars: Jonathan Ross, Garry Bushell, Gina Yashere, Francine Lewis
Votes: 7
40.
The Dame Edna Experience (1987–1989)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(1989)
42 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Starring guests Jason Donovan, Michael Gambon, David Suchet, Malcolm McDowell, Tim Piggot-Smith, Anthony Sher and Glenys Kinnock.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Barry Humphries, Emily Perry, Robin Houston, Jason Donovan
Votes: 7
41. A Late Lunch with Les (1991 TV Movie)
24 min | Comedy
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Barry Humphries, Marie Helvin, Claire Rayner
Votes: 6
42. It'll Be Alright on the Night 8 (1994 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy
Denis Norden introduces a collection of outtakes and cockups from popular TV shows.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Star: Denis Norden
Votes: 6
43.
The Dame Edna Experience (1987–1989)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(1989)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Starring guests Tony Curtis, Grace Jones, Anne Charleston and Professor Christiaan Barnard.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Barry Humphries, Emily Perry, Robin Houston, Jeffrey Archer
Votes: 6
44. It'll Be Alright on the Night 12 (2001 TV Special)
Comedy
Denis Norden introduces a collection of outtakes and cockups from popular TV shows.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Star: Denis Norden
Votes: 5
45.
The Lily Savage Show (1997)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1997)
28 min | Comedy
Lily ends her series by performing a duet with Lesley Garrett and a spoof of Doctor Who. But ending the show is a special treat: a recently-unearthed film of her grandmother's musical "Shanghai Lil".
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Paul O'Grady, Lesley Garrett, Brenda Gilhooly, Michael Ball
Votes: 5
46. Starburst (1980– )
Comedy
Light entertainment/variety show.
Stars: Jim Bowen, Mike Reid, Sheila White, Jack Parnell
47. Summertime Special (1986–1988)
60 min | Comedy, Music
ITV incarnation of the seaside set variety show, which originated and still continued on the BBC.
Stars: Alyn Ainsworth, Grace Kennedy, The Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra, The Nigel Lythgoe Dancers
48. Search for a Star (1979–1982)
45 min | Reality-TV
Stars: Steve Jones, Alyn Ainsworth, Brian Rogers Dancers, Third Kind
49. The Pyramid Game (1981–2007)
30 min | Game-Show
A word association game show where contestants had to guess words based on clues.
Stars: Steve Jones, Robin Houston, Liza Goddard, Sally James
50. Tonight at the London Palladium (2000)
Comedy, Music
Variety series recorded at The London Palladium theatre. Big stars from the worlds of music and comedy and a host of jaw-dropping variety acts line up to perform in the heart of London's West End in front of a 2,000-strong audience.
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Billie Piper, Harry Connick Jr., Bradley Walsh