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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: 6,021
2. Blake's 7 (1978–1981)
Not Rated | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
A group of convicts and outcasts fight a guerrilla war against the totalitarian Terran Federation from a highly advanced alien spaceship.
Stars: Michael Keating, Paul Darrow, Peter Tuddenham, Jan Chappell
Votes: 4,499
3. The Sweeney (1975–1978)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Jack Regan and George Carter are hard-edged detectives in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police. They pursue villains by methods which are underhanded and often illegal, frequently violent and - more often than not - successful.
Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, John Alkin
Votes: 2,655
4. Secret Army (1977–1979)
50 min | Drama, History, War
During World War II, a Belgian resistance movement called Lifeline, based in Brussels, organises the return of Allied airmen who have been shot down by the Luftwaffe to the United Kingdom.
Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond
Votes: 1,618
5. The Onedin Line (1971–1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
James Onedin marries Anne Webster in order to get his hands on a ship. However the marriage turns out to be one of true love. James is ruthless in his attempt to get a shipping line started in Liverpool of the 1860s.
Stars: Peter Gilmore, Jessica Benton, Howard Lang, Mary Webster
Votes: 1,118
6. 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
7. Crown Court (1972–2007)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama
A courtroom drama in which each case is usually presented in three episodes. At the end of the third episode, a jury of "ordinary people" comes to a verdict on the evidence presented.
Stars: Peter Wheeler, Joseph Berry, Richard Colson, Derek Hockridge
Votes: 348
8. King Solomon's Treasure (1979)
88 min | Adventure, Fantasy
Three adventurers lead an expedition into darkest Africa in search of the treasure of King Solomon, and on the way encounter hostile natives, volcanoes, dinosaurs and a lost Phoenician city ruled by a beautiful queen.
Director: Alvin Rakoff | Stars: David McCallum, John Colicos, Patrick Macnee, Britt Ekland
Votes: 328
9. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield
Votes: 323
10. 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
11. Howards' Way (1985–1990)
50 min | Drama
Tom Howard is made redundant from his job as a senior aircraft designer and decides to invest his skill, time and redundancy money in a run-down local boat-building yard. The decision puts a great strain on his marriage.
Stars: Jan Harvey, Stephen Yardley, Glyn Owen, Susan Gilmore
Votes: 274
12. The Charmer (1987)
312 min | Drama
A drama series set in 1930s Britain, detailing the exploits of Ralph Gorse, a conman, seducer and murderer.
Stars: Nigel Havers, Bernard Hepton, Rosemary Leach, Fiona Fullerton
Votes: 250
13. All Coppers Are... (1972)
87 min | Drama
A young policeman and a small-time crook are both involved with the same girl.
Director: Sidney Hayers | Stars: Martin Potter, Julia Foster, Nicky Henson, Wendy Allnutt
Votes: 250
14. Armchair Theatre (1956–1974)
60 min | Drama
This show was a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and from mid-1968 by Thames Television.
Stars: Harry H. Corbett, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Billie Whitelaw, Neil McCallum
Votes: 246
15.
Blake's 7 (1978–1981)
Episode:
The Keeper
(1979)
Not Rated | 51 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Liberator sets a course for the planet Goth, where Blake, Jenna and Vila go in search of a amulet that belongs to the royal family, containing the location of Star One. But Travis too ... See full summary »
Director: Derek Martinus | Stars: Gareth Thomas, Sally Knyvette, Paul Darrow, Jan Chappell
Votes: 198
16.
Blake's 7 (1978–1981)
Episode:
Horizon
(1979)
Not Rated | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Liberator arrives at the planet Horizon when the Liberator follows a Federation freighter. Blake and Jenna teleport to the surface, only to be taken captive by Federation guards. ... See full summary »
Director: Jonathan Wright-Miller | Stars: Gareth Thomas, Sally Knyvette, Paul Darrow, Jan Chappell
Votes: 195
17.
Blake's 7 (1978–1981)
Episode:
Animals
(1981)
Not Rated | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Avon sets out to recruit Justin, one of Dayna's former tutors and former lover who is conducting genetic engineering experiments. However, Servalan captures Dayna and brainwashes her into ... See full summary »
Director: Mary Ridge | Stars: Paul Darrow, Jacqueline Pearce, Michael Keating, Steven Pacey
Votes: 191
18.
Blake's 7 (1978–1981)
Episode:
Hostage
(1979)
Not Rated | 51 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Liberator crew learns Travis is on the planet Exbar where he has taken Blake's cousin Inga hostage, demanding Blake comes to meet with him. Now he is a Federation outlaw he wants to ... See full summary »
Director: Vere Lorrimer | Stars: Gareth Thomas, Sally Knyvette, Paul Darrow, Jan Chappell
Votes: 190
19.
Blake's 7 (1978–1981)
Episode:
Volcano
(1980)
Not Rated | 52 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The Liberator is lured to Obsidian, a volcanic planet of strategic value, which is linked to rumours of Blake's whereabouts. Dayna has a potential ally among the pacifist population: its ... See full summary »
Director: Desmond McCarthy | Stars: Paul Darrow, Jan Chappell, Michael Keating, Jacqueline Pearce
Votes: 185
20.
The Sweeney (1975–1978)
Episode:
Stoppo Driver
(1975)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After their own getaway driver is killed fleeing police, a gang blackmails a young policeman into being their driver by kidnapping his bride.
Director: Terry Green | Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, Nicola Pagett
Votes: 147
21. Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971)
50 min | Drama
Dr. Finlay is a member of a medical practice in the Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.
Stars: Bill Simpson, Andrew Cruickshank, Barbara Mullen, Eric Woodburn
Votes: 143
22.
The Sweeney (1975–1978)
Episode:
Big Spender
(1975)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The Smith Brothers, a vicious group of mobsters, abandon their usual strong-arm tactics to run a parking ticket scam at a car park.
Director: Viktors Ritelis | Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, Warren Mitchell
Votes: 134
23. Softly Softly (1966–1969)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Thie West Country police force solving local crime. its a spin-off from another BBC drama series, Z Cars (1962).
Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, John Barron
Votes: 123
24. Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
1970s BBC police drama with experienced cops DCS Charlie Barlow and DS John Watt who lead a task force charged with tackling the toughest cases Thamesford has to offer.
Stars: Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Lloyd Meredith, Terence Rigby
Votes: 114
25. Warship (1973–1977)
50 min | Action, Drama
Life in the Royal Navy aboard the fictional HMS Hero.
Stars: David Savile, Andrew Burt, James Cosmo, Donald Burton
Votes: 112
26. Mystery and Imagination (1966–1970)
75 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
"Mystery and Imagination" was a UK hosted horror anthology series running from 1966 until 1970 with host David Buck as "Richard Beckett". who was a romantic young Victorian adventurer always had a tale to tell.
Stars: David Buck, Mark Moss, Freddie Jones, Robert Hunter
Votes: 111
27. The Gold Robbers (1969)
60 min | Crime
Tough cop Detective Chief Superintendent Cradock is assigned to track down and bring to justice the criminals behind the daring theft of five and half million pounds worth of gold bullion from an airfield in the South of England.
Stars: Peter Vaughan, Artro Morris, Richard Leech, Frederick Bartman
Votes: 104
28. No Hiding Place (1959–1967)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Tales of Scotland Yard centering on a detective team. A sort of halfway house between "Dixon of Dock Green" and "'Z' Cars." The detectives are still 1950s-style with good elocution and ... See full summary »
Stars: Raymond Francis, Eric Lander, Johnny Briggs, Michael McStay
Votes: 97
29. A Perfect Hero (1991)
299 min | Drama
Flying officer Hugh Fleming is shot down and badly burned during the battle of Britain in September 1940.
Stars: Nigel Havers, James Fox, Fiona Gillies, Amanda Elwes
Votes: 97
30. ITV Play of the Week (1955–1974)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
An anthology series from the U.K., from 1955 to 1974, producing about five hundred ninety-minute episodes from Granada Television.
Stars: Derek Francis, Alfred Burke, Arthur Hewlett, Esther Lawrence
Votes: 93
31. The Campbells (1986–1990)
Adventure, Drama, Family
Doctor James Campbell, a widower, moves to Upper Canada with his three children. Taking place during the 1830s, the family and their community deal with both adventure and misfortune.
Stars: Malcolm Stoddard, Amber Lea Weston, Eric Richards, Cedric Smith
Votes: 91
32. General Hospital (1972–1980)
30 min | Drama, Romance
Stars: Tony Adams, David Garth, Lewis Jones, James Kerry
Votes: 84
33. Espionage (1963–1964)
48 min | Drama, War
An anthology series telling different and unrelated stories of espionage set in many countries and historical periods.
Stars: Victor Platt, Martin Lyder, Maxwell Shaw, Alan Tilvern
Votes: 81
34. Sergeant Cork (1963–1968)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Victorian-era whodunnit with venerable Sergeant Cork battling entrenched views in a bid to use a more scientific approach to solving cases. Trusty sidekick Bob does not always understand his methods but faithfully co-operates..
Stars: John Barrie, William Gaunt, Charles Morgan, Freddie Fowler
Votes: 69
35. Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965–1973)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology drama series of short plays shown on BBC Television.
Stars: Robin Chadwick, Donald Sinden, Helen Lindsay, Paul Moriarty
Votes: 57
36. Ben Hall (1975)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
Follows the life of the Australian bushranger Ben Hall.
Stars: Jon Finch, Evin Crowley, Vincent Ball, Brian Blain
Votes: 56
37. Sutherland's Law (1973–1976)
50 min | Drama
Follows the cases of John Sutherland, the procurator fiscal in a small Scottish town.
Stars: Iain Cuthbertson, Martin Cochrane, Edith MacArthur, Victor Carin
Votes: 52
38. One Away (1976)
96 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An imprisoned gypsy makes a break for it which triggers a manhunt.
Director: Sidney Hayers | Stars: Bradford Dillman, Elke Sommer, Dean Stockwell, Patrick Mower
Votes: 51
39.
Secret Army (1977–1979)
Episode:
A Safe Place
(1979)
Drama, History, War
With Albert on a murder charge trumped up by the Communist resistance, Monique has to cope with a British air ace who has been down the line and has now been captured by a fake escape-line set up by Reinhardt.
Director: Tristan de Vere Cole | Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Juliet Hammond, Clifford Rose
Votes: 46
40. The Expert (1968–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Professor John Hardy is a forensic scientist who works not only for the police but also for other interested parties.
Stars: Marius Goring, Ann Morrish, Victor Winding, Michael Farnsworth
Votes: 42
41. Strathblair (1992– )
50 min | Drama
Set in the 1950s, two inexperienced newlyweds struggle to make a go of a rundown hill farm.
Stars: Francesca Hunt, David Robb, Andrew Keir, Derek Riddell
Votes: 40
42. The Borderers (1968–1970)
50 min | Adventure, Drama
Drama series dealing with life for a family living on the frontier between Scotland and England during the sixteenth century.
Stars: Michael Gambon, Iain Cuthbertson, Edith MacArthur, Russell Waters
Votes: 33
43. Scene (1968–2007)
24 min | Drama, Family
Mixture of fictional and non-fictional thought-provoking short films aimed at students of school and college.
Stars: Nick Ross, Ken Jones, Mark Draper, Paddy Feeny
Votes: 31
44. The Ten Commandments (1971– )
60 min | Drama
A series where the 10 commandments were interpreted in a modern (1970) scenario by different writers.
Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Judy Parfitt, Tom Bell, Graham Crowden
Votes: 28
45. Detective (1964–1969)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology series featuring adaptations of detective stories.
Stars: Rupert Davies, Ralph Michael, Barbara Couper, Esmond Knight
Votes: 27
46. Im Nest der gelben Viper - Das FBI schlägt zu (1966)
93 min | Action, Drama
Directors: Alfredo Medori, Wolfgang Schleif | Stars: Hellmut Lange, Adeline Wagner, Peer Schmidt, Michael Kirner
Votes: 27
47.
The Gold Robbers (1969)
Episode:
The Big Spender
(1969)
52 min | Crime
'Hello, Tango One To Base. Hello Dave.' Cradock is certain that the voice who mimicked a police operator's relay call belongs to Barry Porter, a second-rate conman. But how can he prove it?
Director: Don Leaver | Stars: Peter Vaughan, Richard Leech, George Cole, Katharine Blake
Votes: 27
48. Barlow at Large (1971–1975)
50 min | Drama
Spin-off from Softly Softly Task Force, in which Detective Chief Superintendent Barlow undertakes special assignments for the Home Office.
Stars: Stratford Johns, Neil Stacy, Derek Newark, Norman Comer
Votes: 25
49.
The Onedin Line (1971–1980)
Episode:
'Frisco Bound
(1972)
TV-PG | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Following the enquiry into the 'Pibroch''s scuttling, Baines is temporarily reduced to mate. The head of the board, Sir Walter Teal, asks Baines and Onedin to take his young son David as an... See full summary »
Director: David Cunliffe | Stars: Peter Gilmore, Anne Stallybrass, Philip Bond, Howard Lang
Votes: 24
50.
The Onedin Line (1971–1980)
Episode:
Blockade
(1972)
TV-PG | Adventure, Drama, Romance
James is delivering a cargo to the Southern states of America but the Civil War is raging and the North are blockading ports. With him are Anne, who dislikes the idea of helping ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Rea | Stars: Peter Gilmore, Anne Stallybrass, Philip Bond, Brian Rawlinson
Votes: 23