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1. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
R | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
A teenager from the slums of Mumbai becomes a contestant on the show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati?' When interrogated under suspicion of cheating, he revisits his past, revealing how he had all the answers.
Directors: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan | Stars: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla, Anil Kapoor
Votes: 875,847 | Gross: $141.32M
2. The Descent (2005)
R | 99 min | Adventure, Horror, Thriller
A caving expedition goes horribly wrong, as the explorers become trapped and ultimately pursued by a strange breed of predators.
Director: Neil Marshall | Stars: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder
Votes: 245,910 | Gross: $26.02M
3. Centurion (2010)
R | 97 min | Action, Drama, History
A splinter group of Roman soldiers fight for their lives behind enemy lines after their legion is devastated in a guerrilla attack.
Director: Neil Marshall | Stars: Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, Olga Kurylenko, Andreas Wisniewski
Votes: 86,195 | Gross: $7.89M
4. The Descent: Part 2 (2009)
R | 94 min | Adventure, Horror, Thriller
Refusing to believe her story about cave-dwelling monsters, the sole survivor of a spelunking exploration gone horribly wrong is forced to follow the authorities back into the caves where something awaits.
Director: Jon Harris | Stars: Michael J. Reynolds, Shauna Macdonald, Jessika Williams, Douglas Hodge
Votes: 51,420
5. Dirty Pretty Things (2002)
R | 97 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Irregular migrants Okwe and Senay work at a posh London hotel and live in constant fear of deportation. One night Okwe stumbles across evidence of a bizarre murder, setting off a series of events that could lead to disaster or freedom.
Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Audrey Tautou, Sophie Okonedo, Kriss Dosanjh
Votes: 44,030 | Gross: $8.11M
6. Separate Lies (2005)
R | 85 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
A couple's marriage is complicated by the introduction of a third party.
Director: Julian Fellowes | Stars: Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Hermione Norris, John Warnaby
Votes: 4,638 | Gross: $0.92M
7. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (I) (1999–2020)
TV-G | 60 min | Game-Show
Contestants are chosen based on their ability to arrange 4 answers to a question in the correct order the fastest. They then have 15 multiple-choice questions correctly to win increasing amounts of money, the largest is $1,000,000.
Stars: Regis Philbin, John Carpenter, Meredith Vieira, Michael Shutterly
Votes: 3,085
8. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2002– )
TV-PG | 21 min | Game-Show
Contestants use audience input, elimination of multiple choice options, and help from a friend to answer trivia questions for an escalating tier of cash prizes.
Stars: Meredith Vieira, Chris Harrison, Cedric The Entertainer, Terry Crews
Votes: 2,556
9. The Detectives (1993–1997)
50 min | Comedy, Crime
In the never ending, high tech war against crime, Detective Constables Bob Louis and David Briggs are the Scud missiles of the police arsenal of intuition, hunches and inspired guesses... all of them hopelessly wrong.
Stars: Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell, George Sewell, Frank Windsor
Votes: 1,608
10. The Scouting Book for Boys (2009)
93 min | Drama, Thriller
When David discovers that his best friend Emily is being forced to leave their caravan park home, he agrees to help her to run away. But after their plan starts to unravel, secrets come to light that transform his life in ways he never imagined.
Director: Tom Harper | Stars: Thomas Turgoose, Holliday Grainger, Ruth Wellman, Ewen MacIntosh
Votes: 1,033
11. Antiques Roadshow (1979– )
TV-G | 45 min | Reality-TV
A team of experts from auction houses tours towns throughout the UK to value treasures brought in by members of the public.
Stars: Michael Aspel, Fiona Bruce, Hugh Scully, Hilary Kay
Votes: 1,017
12. This Morning (1988– )
150 min | Comedy, Drama, Game-Show
Magazine show featuring lifestyle, cookery, fashion and news segments, along with celebrity interviews and gossip.
Stars: Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Ruth Langsford, Eamonn Holmes
Votes: 888
13. Lorraine (2001– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Early morning chat show presented by Lorraine Kelly, with celebrity interviews, cooking tips, fashion features and musical guests.
Stars: Lorraine Kelly, Mark Heyes, Tasmin Lucia-Khan, Hilary Jones
Votes: 252
14.
Tonight with Trevor McDonald (1999– )
Episode:
Major Fraud
(2003)
90 min | Documentary
Footage from the game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire is examined to reveal how a contestant almost cheated his way to the jackpot.
Stars: Martin Bashir, Robert Brydges, Chris Burke, Steve Carroll
Votes: 208
15. Going Live! (1987–1993)
192 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Children's Saturday morning magazine/variety show featuring cartoons, sketches, games, music videos, special guests and features.
Stars: Sarah Greene, Phillip Schofield, Peter Simon, Trevor Neal
Votes: 155
16. All About Me (2002–2004)
30 min | Comedy
Sitcom about life in a mixed-race Birmingham family as seen through the eyes of a teenager with cerebral palsy.
Stars: Jasper Carrott, Nina Wadia, Amanda Root, Richard Lumsden
Votes: 117
17. Canned Carrott (1990– )
30 min | Comedy
Jasper Carrott presents half an hour of stand-up (or rather, sit-down) comedy, interspersed with sketches from Punt and Dennis, comedy sketch serial The Detectives, and Wiggy's guide to life - plus the adverts.
Stars: Jasper Carrott, Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Robert Powell
Votes: 86
18. I Love 1980's (2001)
90 min | Documentary
A nostalgic look at the pop culture and fads of the 1980s.
Stars: Wayne Hemingway, Michelle Gayle, Lisa Rogers, Miranda Sawyer
Votes: 76
19. Commercial Breakdown (1989–2008)
30 min | Comedy
A comedienne looks at amusing TV commercials.
Stars: Jim Davidson, Jo Brand, Ruby Wax, Jon Culshaw
Votes: 67
20. Peter Cook & Co. (1980 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
A TV Special consisting of various sketches with the titular comedian and fellow comics in guest appearances.
Director: Paul Smith | Stars: Peter Cook, John Cleese, Beryl Reid, Rowan Atkinson
Votes: 63
21. The London Programme (1975–2008)
60 min | News
London Regional Current Affairs programme. Some weeks political, some weeks cultural. Greg Dyke was the Deputy Editor.
Stars: Trevor Phillips, Godfrey Hodgson, John Taylor, Andrew Phillips
Votes: 54
22.
The Detectives (1993–1997)
Episode:
Hostage
(1993)
29 min | Comedy, Crime
A prisoner takes hostages after going over the wall on FA Cup Final day, Cottam decides to offer two officers in exchange for the elderly couple, and Briggs realises they might not have to miss the big match after all.
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Michael Melia, Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell, Eileen Way
Votes: 54
23. Points of View (1961– )
14 min
A long-running series giving viewers the chance to air their opinions on the BBC's programming. Originally hosted by Robert Robinson, the series now includes more interactive elements, including giving programme makers the right of reply.
Stars: Robert Robinson, Anne Robinson, Barry Took, Jeremy Vine
Votes: 51
24. Tonight with Trevor McDonald (1999– )
30 min | Documentary
British current affairs magazine presented by Julie Etchingham.
Stars: Julie Etchingham, Jonathan Maitland, Trevor McDonald, Stephen Bush
Votes: 47
25. Who Wants to Be a Super Millionaire (2004– )
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Stars: Regis Philbin, Neil deGrasse Tyson, John Carpenter, Clinton Smith
Votes: 45
26. I Love 1970's (2000– )
60 min | Documentary
Celebrities recall the pop culture of Britain in the 1970s.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Wayne Hemingway, Fiona Allen, Nile Rodgers
Votes: 45
27. It'll Be Alright on the Night (1977 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
Denis Norden introduces a collection of outtakes and cockups from popular TV shows.
Director: Paul Smith | Star: Denis Norden
Votes: 43
28.
The Detectives (1993–1997)
Episode:
What the Butler Saw
(1993)
25 min | Comedy, Crime
The Earl of Lisson is knifed to death in the bathroom at his country hotel, Cottam wants information about the movements of the other guests, and Susan Hampshire diverts attention away from important evidence.
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Jon Cartwright, Jerry Hall, Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell
Votes: 43
29.
The Detectives (1993–1997)
Episode:
Strangers in Paradise
(1993)
29 min | Comedy, Crime
Cottam puts a band together for an investigation into gangland murder, Briggs gets a shock when a masked intruder confronts him with a kiss, and trying to listen into a secret meeting proves to be hard on the ears.
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell, George Sewell, Barry Cryer
Votes: 39
30.
The Detectives (1993–1997)
Episode:
Studs
(1993)
29 min | Comedy, Crime
The constables are sent to Jersey where they team up with Jim Bergerac to investigate a Arab sheik racehorse semen theft racket.
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Nigel Davenport, Raad Rawi, George Sewell, Frank Windsor
Votes: 37
31.
The Detectives (1993–1997)
Episode:
Teed Off
(1993)
25 min | Comedy, Crime
Louis and Briggs set their sights on promotion to detective sergeant, Interpol ask for help with an investigation into an arms shipment, and things turn nasty when they reach the nineteenth hole at the golf course.
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell, George Sewell, Michael Godley
Votes: 37
32.
The Detectives (1993–1997)
Episode:
Acting Constables
(1993)
28 min | Comedy, Crime
The constables are drafted in as police advisers on a drama production, but while they're on the scene a real murder takes place.
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Eddie Webber, Anthony Head, Robert Powell, Jasper Carrott
Votes: 36
33. An Audience with Jasper Carrott (1978– )
150 min | Comedy
Stand-up comedy from the Brummie comedian.
Star: Jasper Carrott
Votes: 27
34. Auntie's Bloomers (1991–2001)
50 min | Documentary
Terry Wogan presents a series of television outtakes from the BBC, the title coming from the BBC's nickname of "Auntie Beeb".
Stars: Terry Wogan, Lesley Joseph, Patricia Routledge, Phillip Schofield
Votes: 26
35. Jasper Carrott: One Jasper Carrott (1992 TV Special)
63 min | Documentary, Comedy
Live from the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Jasper muses on various aspects of family life and tells a few showbiz behind-the-scenes stories.
Director: Paul Smith | Star: Jasper Carrott
Votes: 25
36. Who Killed Saturday Night TV? (2004 TV Movie)
110 min | Documentary
Director: Christopher Bruce | Stars: Bobby Ball, Peter Bazalgette, Jeremy Beadle, Cilla Black
Votes: 25
37. Jasper Carrott: 24 Carrott Gold (1990 TV Special)
50 min | Documentary, Comedy
Jasper Carrott's live comedy special, recorded in the spring of 1990 at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon.
Director: Paul Smith | Star: Jasper Carrott
Votes: 24
38. Reputations (1994–2002)
50 min | Documentary
Stars: Jancis Robinson, Veronika Hyks, Denis Lawson, Josette Simon
Votes: 23
39. ITV 50 Greatest Shows (2005 TV Special)
180 min
Directors: John Piper, Chris Power | Stars: Cat Deeley, Phillip Schofield, Bruce Alexander, Jean Alexander
Votes: 23
40. Who Wants to Steal a Million? (2003 TV Special)
120 min | Documentary, Family
A special episode of the British version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998), which features the controversial never-before-seen episode where contestant Major Charles Ingram "won" the ... See full summary »
Stars: Chris Burke, Kevin Duff, Colman Hutchinson, Arvid Kappas
Votes: 22
41. The Rise of the Celebrity Class (2004– )
200 min | Documentary
Stars: Jonathan Aitken, Brett Anderson, Alec Baldwin, Badly Drawn Boy
Votes: 22
42. Jasper Carrott: Beat the Carrott (1981 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Jasper Carrott's 1981 performance at the London Palladium recorded live for London Weekend Television.
Director: Paul Smith | Star: Jasper Carrott
Votes: 21
43. Jasper Carrott: 24 Carrott Gold (2004 TV Special)
30 min | Comedy
Director: Claire Michel | Star: Jasper Carrott
Votes: 21
44. Jasper Carrott: Back to the Front (1999– )
35 min | Comedy
Stand-up series.
Star: Jasper Carrott
Votes: 20
45. Perfect Night In (2007– )
130 min | Documentary, Comedy
A different comedian or double-act talks through a selection of TV and movie clips which they hold dear.
Stars: Tom Baker, Alan Bleasdale, Simon Pegg, Matt Lucas
Votes: 20
46. How TV Changed Britain (2008– )
48 min | Documentary
A look at the impact of television on British culture.
Stars: Stephen Mangan, Dominic Sandbrook, Peter Bazalgette, Daisy Goodwin
Votes: 20
47. 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
48. Big Night (1978– )
Comedy, Game-Show, Music
A Gameshow aimed at filling ITV's Saturday night schedule. It was a vehicle to show Bruce's variety of talents, and of course win the all important Saturday night TV ratings for ITV.
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Anthea Redfern, Alyn Ainsworth, Rod Hull
Votes: 18
49. Children's BBC (1985– )
Family
Live in-vision continuity series that accompanies the latest cartoons and TV shows aimed at kids, initially presented by Phillip Schofield and his trusty sidekick, Gordon the Gopher.
Stars: Phillip Schofield, Andy Crane, Paul Smith, Debbie Flint
Votes: 15
50. Sukita (2018)
115 min | Documentary
Director: Hiromi Aihara | Stars: David Bowie, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Haruomi Hosono, Tomoyasu Hotei
Votes: 14