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1. Robin Hood (2006–2009)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
After 5 years of fighting in the crusades, Robin returns to England and leads a band of outlaws to outwit the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Stars: Jonas Armstrong, Gordon Kennedy, Sam Troughton, Joe Armstrong
Votes: 17,311
2. Wire in the Blood (2002–2008)
TV-MA | 69 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A psychologist gets inside of the minds of both killers and victims to aid the police in solving gruesome serial killings in Northern England.
Stars: Robson Green, Mark Letheren, Emma Handy, Mark Penfold
Votes: 9,389
3. 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
4. Waking the Dead (2000–2011)
TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Drama series following a team of detectives who investigate unsolved murders using modern technology.
Stars: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Wil Johnson, Tara Fitzgerald
Votes: 6,451
5. 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
6. 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
7. Dalziel and Pascoe (1996–2007)
TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Mystery, Drama
Superintendent Dalziel and partner DI Pascoe investigate murder, and find a bond forming between them despite their blatantly different personalities.
Stars: Warren Clarke, Colin Buchanan, David Royle, Jennifer James
Votes: 3,313
8. Minder (1979–1994)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. Can his ex-boxer bodyguard Terry stay level-headed whilst working for the King of Dodgy Deals?
Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman, Gary Webster
Votes: 2,842
9. 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
10. Ballykissangel (1996–2001)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
An English priest is transferred to a small Irish village.
Stars: Frankie McCafferty, Joe Savino, Deirdre Donnelly, Gary Whelan
Votes: 1,963
11. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
50 min | Drama
Two sisters in 1920s London work to achieve success in the dressmaking business.
Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Cathy Murphy
Votes: 1,641
12. Murphy's Law (2003–2007)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As a maverick cop with a dark past, DS Tommy Murphy fails a psychiatric assessment but is given one last chance by his boss and given a dangerous undercover assignment.
Stars: James Nesbitt, Del Synnott, Claudia Harrison, Owen Teale
Votes: 1,485
13. Brookside (1982–2003)
25 min | Drama
The everyday life and times of the residents, friends and enemies who live in a suburban street in the city of Liverpool in the north of England.
Stars: Dean Sullivan, Paul Byatt, Claire Sweeney, Alexandra Fletcher
Votes: 951
14. 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
15. Falling for a Dancer (1998)
Unrated | 200 min | Drama, Romance
After a casual fling with an actor, a 1930s Irish woman becomes pregnant and avoids the stigma of raising a bastard child by marrying a boring older man.
Stars: Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, Liam Cunningham, Eleanor Methven, Maurice O'Donoghue
Votes: 724
16. Between the Lines (1992–1994)
50 min | Crime, Drama
British police drama following the team at the Complaints Investigation Bureau - the unit that polices the police.
Stars: Neil Pearson, Tom Georgeson, Siobhan Redmond, Tony Doyle
Votes: 637
17. 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: 514
18. Mind Games (2001 TV Movie)
104 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A former nun turned criminal profiler is called in to investigate the horrific ritualistic murders of two middle aged women. Starring Fiona Shaw, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Colin Salmon.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Patrick Poletti, Fiona Shaw, Finbar Lynch, Colin Salmon
Votes: 448
19. Capone's Boys (2002)
R | 120 min | Drama, Crime
Three Englishmen working as waiters on a cruise ship in 1927 are given a chance to work for the Al Capone gang.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Al Sapienza, Peter Pedrero, Aris Comninos, Stephen Lord
Votes: 350
20.
Cracker (1993–1996)
Episode:
White Ghost
(1996)
TV-MA | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A British businessman operating in Hong Kong has feelings of inferiority and turns to murder when he faces bankruptcy.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Michael Pennington, Dennis Chan, Freda Foh Shen
Votes: 309
21.
Robin Hood (2006–2009)
Episode:
Who Shot the Sheriff?
(2006)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
An assassination attempt implicates Robin, and calls for an unholy alliance.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Jonas Armstrong, Lucy Griffiths, Richard Armitage, Keith Allen
Votes: 268
22.
Robin Hood (2006–2009)
Episode:
Parent Hood
(2006)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Roy is captured and the results may be dire for Locksley; at Nottingham, Marian pays a price for her outspokenness.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Jonas Armstrong, Lucy Griffiths, Richard Armitage, Keith Allen
Votes: 268
23.
Robin Hood (2006–2009)
Episode:
The Tax Man Cometh
(2006)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Robin captures a tax inspector and plots to heist the year's taxes, but a surprise is in store for both him and the sheriff; Marian makes her own preparations after a row with her father, and Gisbourne makes his intentions clear.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Jonas Armstrong, Lucy Griffiths, Richard Armitage, Keith Allen
Votes: 238
24.
Wire in the Blood (2002–2008)
Episode:
The Names of Angels
(2007)
TV-MA | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The police investigate a series of rapes and murder of young, professional women in the Bradfield area. After attacking them, he dresses the victim in a previous victims clothes and leaves ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Rayisa Kondracki, Tim Matthews, Bronwen Davies, Leanne Lakey
Votes: 231
25.
Dalziel and Pascoe (1996–2007)
Episode:
An Autumn Shroud
(1996)
TV-14 | 95 min | Crime, Mystery, Drama
Crime drama based on the novel by Reginald Hill, about two police colleagues, one of whom gets involved in some strange goings on at a country house, whilst the other gets married.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: James Daniel Wilson, Susannah Corbett, Colin Buchanan, Sylvia Kay
Votes: 194
26.
Waking the Dead (2000–2011)
Episode:
Cold Fusion: Part 1
(2005)
TV-14 | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A murder case that Spencer worked on whilst at the Atomic Energy Constabulary is under review. DNA evidence that's been untestable until now looks set to reveal the murderer of two anti ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Wil Johnson, Esther Hall
Votes: 137
27.
Waking the Dead (2000–2011)
Episode:
Cold Fusion: Part 2
(2005)
TV-14 | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The anti-terrorist squad has Boyd's HQ under lock-down, and the team is quarantined until the substance that affected Felix can be identified.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Wil Johnson, Esther Hall
Votes: 135
28. The Paradise Club (1989–1990)
50 min | Crime, Drama
1980's Cockney London Villainy With Humour.
Stars: Don Henderson, Leslie Grantham, Leon Herbert, Barbara Wilshere
Votes: 124
29.
Ballykissangel (1996–2001)
Episode:
Trying to Connect You
(1996)
TV-14 | 48 min | Comedy, Drama
Father Peter Clifford arrives at his new church in Ballykissangel, a town filled with extravagant confessionals, bartenders who loathe organized religion and many more colorful characters he'll soon to get to know.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Dervla Kirwan, Tony Doyle, Niall Toibin
Votes: 90
30.
Ballykissangel (1996–2001)
Episode:
The Things We Do for Love
(1996)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
While trying to save a caravan family from losing their home, Peter is greeted by a young woman from his past and rumors begin to circle when the two are seen together.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Dervla Kirwan, Tony Doyle, Niall Toibin
Votes: 84
31. Out of the Blue (I) (1995–1996)
50 min | Crime
BBC police drama that follows the personal and professional lives of a group of detectives.
Stars: Orla Brady, Lennie James, John Duttine, Darrell D'Silva
Votes: 69
32. The Jump (1998– )
54 min | Crime, Drama
Having married into a family with Mafia connections, Donna thought her husband George was the diamond in the rough. But after his arrest, she sees layers of him beneath her worst fears, and finds herself fighting for her safety and sanity.
Stars: Adrian Dunbar, Jonathan Cake, Susan Vidler, John Light
Votes: 55
33.
Murphy's Law (2003–2007)
Episode:
Hard Boiled Eggs and Nuts
(2005)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Gangster boss Callard appears to be slipping out of Murphy's grasp, so he has to act fast.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: James Barriscale, Shaun Dooley, Michael Fassbender, Michael Feast
Votes: 54
34.
Murphy's Law (2003–2007)
Episode:
Boy's Night Out
(2005)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Murphy is on hand to crack a drugs gang when events suddenly spiral out of control.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: James Barriscale, Michael Bertenshaw, Daniel Betts, Shaun Dooley
Votes: 48
35. Runaround (1975–1981)
Family, Game-Show
Children's quiz show where the kids would run to the answer then 'runaround' if they changed their minds at the last minute.
Stars: Mike Reid, Barbara Dickson, Madness, Band of the Irish Guards
Votes: 45
36. Blind Ambition (2000 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 108 min | Drama
In this impressive TV movie, Robson Green stars as Richard Thomas, an athlete aspiring to the Olympic team, whose life is shattered when a tragic car accident leaves him blind.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Robson Green, Imogen Stubbs, Mark Womack, Jonathan Ferguson
Votes: 45
37.
Minder (1979–1994)
Episode:
The Coach That Came in from the Cold
(1991)
TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Arthur buys a coach from the cash-strapped local police to use for sight-seeing tours but it breaks down, so he takes the tourists to the Winchester Club, where they are thrilled to see a ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: George Cole, Gary Webster, Glynn Edwards, Nicholas Day
Votes: 43
38.
Minder (1979–1994)
Episode:
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Retiring
(1993)
TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
After Ray has criticized Arthur's running of the company as out of date and former business rival 'Hapless' has extolled the joys of retirement, Arthur decides to pack it in and hand Daley ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: George Cole, Gary Webster, Glynn Edwards, Sidney Livingstone
Votes: 43
39.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Waste
(1989)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
The body of a homeless woman is found on a building site.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Christopher Ellison, Jon Iles, Kevin Lloyd, Barbara Thorn
Votes: 42
40. 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
41.
Bergerac (1981–1991)
Episode:
Sea Changes
(1989)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A dead sailor is found floating alongside a barrel of chemicals traced to a Spanish factory, though other barrels are missing from the cargo. The Moroccan shipping importer, who shares an ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold, Louise Jameson
Votes: 39
42.
Bergerac (1981–1991)
Episode:
Old Acquaintance
(1989)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Former Olympic medallist Peter Jason is threatened, to prevent him exposing the use of steroids in sport and arrives in Jersey to hide out with his old flame Philippa Vale. Heavies follow ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: John Nettles, Liza Goddard, Terence Alexander, Louise Jameson
Votes: 38
43.
The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1991)
51 min | Drama
In her continuing effort to find money for their new venture, Bea visits Sir Desmond Gillispie, Evie's godfather. A merchant banker, Gillispie agrees to put the Eliott sisters proposal ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Peter Birch
Votes: 36
44.
The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1991)
52 min | Drama
As the new year approaches, the Eliott sisters find themselves working out of their flat on individual orders. Worried that she hasn't heard from their half brother for some months, Evie ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Peter Birch
Votes: 35
45.
Moving On (2009– )
Episode:
Butterfly Effect
(2009)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama
Whilst working in a hostel for homeless teenagers, single parent Sylvie reports one of the residents,Jacko,on the run from a gang,for threatening her with a gun but no weapon is found and ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Lesley Sharp, Finn Atkins, Lisa Millett, Joanne Froggatt
Votes: 35
46. Frank Stubbs Promotes (1993–1994)
Comedy, Drama
Stars: Timothy Spall, Trevor Cooper, Lesley Sharp, Danniella Westbrook
Votes: 29
47. Bliss (1995 TV Movie)
90 min | Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Dr. Sam Bliss, a medical research scientist based at Cambridge University, investigates bizarre and unexplained deaths, with the help of his assistant, Dr. Melanie Kilpatrick.
Directors: Marc Evans, Crispin Reece, Simon Shore, Richard Standeven | Stars: Simon Shepherd, Jonathan Hyde, Reece Dinsdale, Sian Webber
Votes: 29
48. Kinsey (1991–1992)
55 min | Drama
Midlands lawyer Neil Kinsey, known for being a maverick, takes on a new partner, Tricia Mabbott, who has recently left a larger firm. He brings an unconventional approach to dealing with ... See full summary »
Stars: Leigh Lawson, Serena Gordon, David Savile, Meera Syal
Votes: 28
49.
Band of Gold (1995–1997)
Episode:
Sold
(1995)
Unrated | 51 min | Crime, Drama
A young mother gets into debt after kicking out her abusive husband, desperation sees her turn to a makeup client for alternative work, and words of advice are ignored as she enters into the world of prostitution.
Directors: Richard Laxton, Richard Standeven | Stars: Geraldine James, Cathy Tyson, Barbara Dickson, Philip Martin Brown
Votes: 28
50.
Band of Gold (1995–1997)
Episode:
Caught
(1995)
48 min | Crime, Drama
Carol, Rose & Tracey set a trap to catch who they suspect as Gina's killer. An old face returns to haunt Carol. Tracey goes against Dez's wishes.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Geraldine James, Cathy Tyson, Barbara Dickson, Samantha Morton
Votes: 21