Sort by Number of Votes - Most Rated Movies and TV Shows With Colin Ward-Lewis

1. Threads (1984 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 112 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

The effects of a nuclear holocaust on the working class city of Sheffield, England and the eventual long-term effects of nuclear war on civilization.

Director: Mick Jackson | Stars: Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, Rita May

Votes: 20,013

2. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy

The misadventures of the staff of a retail floor of a major department store.

Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Frank Thornton, Wendy Richard

Votes: 9,218

3. One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)

TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Drama

Victor Meldrew is a retiree who attracts bad luck. If he's not driving his long suffering wife Margaret crazy with his constant moaning, he's fighting with neighbours.

Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle, Owen Brenman

Votes: 7,312

4. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Romance

The Korean War, and a long lost letter, separate the lives of young lovers Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle, whose paths cross again by happenstance.

Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton

Votes: 4,951

5. Waiting for God (1990–1994)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

When Tom Ballard moves to Bayview Retirement Vilage, he meets Diana Trent, a feisty old woman who complains about everything and wants nothing more than just to die. Much to the dislike of ... See full summary »

Stars: Graham Crowden, Stephanie Cole, Daniel Hill, Janine Duvitski

Votes: 2,000

6. Hi-de-Hi! (1980–1988)

60 min | Comedy

Comic goings-on in this series. Ted's the camp comic but is always on the lookout for a way to make money. Gladys has her eye on the boss, and Peggy wants to swap her mop and cleaner's outfit for a 'yellow coat.'

Stars: Paul Shane, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland, Felix Bowness

Votes: 1,870

7. Till Death Us Do Part (1965–1975)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

A working-class Cockney bigot with a biased and experienced opinion of everything shares them bluntly and carelessly.

Stars: Warren Mitchell, Anthony Booth, Una Stubbs, Dandy Nichols

Votes: 1,010

8. Terry and June (1979–1987)

30 min | Comedy

Terry and June Medford are a middle aged couple who find the trials of life more difficult as they try to succeed in their daily lives.

Stars: Terry Scott, June Whitfield, Reginald Marsh, Rosemary Frankau

Votes: 462

9. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)

35 min | Game-Show

Comedy game show with celebrity guests and cheap prizes.

Stars: Les Dawson, Terry Wogan, Paul O'Grady, Bradley Walsh

Votes: 276

10. One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode: Alive and Buried (1990)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Drama

At the age of 60, Victor Meldrew is retired from his job as a security guard to be replaced by a box and a recorded message.

Director: Susan Belbin | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Susie Blake, Valerie Minifie

Votes: 205

11. Big Break (II) (1990–2002)

30 min | Game-Show, Sport

General knowledge game show where contestants team up with snooker stars testing their skill against the clock.

Stars: Jim Davidson, John Virgo, Colin Ward-Lewis, Charles Nove

Votes: 201

12. Are You Being Served? (1972–1985)
Episode: By Appointment (1978)

TV-G | 28 min | Comedy

The Royal Family is rumored to be stopping by Grace Brothers for a visit, so the staff prepare for it with decorations and fancy greetings. Meanwhile Mr. Tebbs is established as a new reoccurring character.

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Mollie Sugden, John Inman, Trevor Bannister, Frank Thornton

Votes: 193

13. One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode: The Big Sleep (1990)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

Victor's cousin Geoffrey, who had also just taken early retirement at 60, dies; the Meldrews' local keep-fit class takes a deadly turn.

Director: Susan Belbin | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Faye Maguire, Christopher Saul

Votes: 180

14. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode: Living Together, But Where? (1994)

TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance

Lionel and Jean decide to move in together as soon as possible, tomorrow in fact. But what they don't know is that they are both labeling under a huge misapprehension. Lionel thinks Jean is... See full summary »

Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton

Votes: 113

15. Eurovision Song Contest 1974 (1974 TV Special)

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Director: Michael Hurll | Stars: Katie Boyle, Carita Holmström, Olivia Newton-John, Peret

Votes: 72

16. 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

17. A Night of Comic Relief 2 (1989 TV Special)

390 min | Comedy

20 million people across the UK helped to raise £26.9 million on the second Red Nose Day. At night, the BBC once again gave over their studio's to Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones and Jonathan... See full summary »

Stars: Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones, Jonathan Ross, Richard Addison

Votes: 39

18. Waiting for God (1990–1994)
Episode: After the Operation (1994)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy

Diana visits Tom in hospital. His operation to clear his prostate cancer has been a success and he returns to Bayview with her. Unfortunately Geoffrey, who has had yet another falling-out ... See full summary »

Director: Gareth Gwenlan | Stars: Stephanie Cole, Graham Crowden, Janine Duvitski, Daniel Hill

Votes: 31

19. Hi-de-Hi! (1980–1988)
Episode: Maplin Intercontinental (1983)

29 min | Comedy

Joe Maplin announces that he has opened a new holiday camp in the Bahamas and that Jeff is likely to be its entertainment manager. A competition will be held to find the most popular female... See full summary »

Director: John Kilby | Stars: Simon Cadell, Paul Shane, Ruth Madoc, Jeffrey Holland

Votes: 29

20. Till Death Us Do Part (1965–1975)
Episode: The Royal Wedding (1974)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy

Princess Anne is set to marry Captain Mark Phillips, so royal lover Alf celebrates by organizing a street party, complete with piano, but will any one turn up?

Stars: Warren Mitchell, Dandy Nichols, Anthony Booth, Una Stubbs

Votes: 26

21. Sitting Pretty (1992–1993)

30 min | Comedy

When Annie Briggs' millionaire husband dies suddenly she is left penniless and forced to move back in with her parents and sister on their farm. After her life of luxury this comes as a jolt.

Stars: Diane Bull, Vilma Hollingbery, Heather Tobias, Alison Lomas

Votes: 22

22. Terry and June (1979–1987)
Episode: The Sporting Life (1985)

Comedy

The Rev. Doyle asks for the Medfords' help in equipping a church youth club, so Terry builds a table for use in table tennis. He invites Malcolm over for a game, which gets increasingly ... See full summary »

Director: Martin Shardlow | Stars: Terry Scott, June Whitfield, John Quayle, Rosemary Frankau

Votes: 8

23. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1979)

35 min | Game-Show

Terry Wogan returns with Wendy Craig and five other new panellists in the second episode of the quiz show.

Director: Marcus Plantin | Stars: Terry Wogan, Wendy Craig, Shirley Anne Field, David Hamilton

Votes: 7

24. Wilderness Road (1986– )

30 min | Comedy

Cage and Moon are two lovable down-and-outs in London's East End sharing a rundown bed sit while spending their time in the local pub.

Stars: Gary Olsen, Peter Jonfield, Veronica Quilligan, Leslie Sands

Votes: 6

25. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1979)

32 min | Game-Show

Terry Wogan introduces a brand new quiz show, where he reads out sentences with a vital word missing - the "blankety blank" of the title. If contestants give the same answer as a panel of celebrities, they can go on to win prizes.

Director: Marcus Plantin | Stars: Terry Wogan, George Baker, Lennie Bennett, Lorraine Chase

Votes: 6

26. The Mind of the Enemy (1965– )

25 min | Thriller

A special services agent is assigned to investigate the leaking of state secrets to a foreign power.

Stars: Mike Pratt, Anna Cropper, John Welsh, Cyril Luckham

27. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #1.10 (1979)

34 min | Game-Show

Eddie Waring makes his sole appearance on the programme, while Nicholas Parsons makes his first of four.

Director: Marcus Plantin | Stars: Terry Wogan, Anna Dawson, Shirley Anne Field, Roy Hudd

28. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #1.16 (1979)

32 min | Game-Show

A chaotic, chart-topping series finale that sees Terry declare "I've got a terrible feeling that this is going to be one of those shows". Half of the celebrities come armed with props, with getting correct answers the last thing in mind.

Director: Marcus Plantin | Stars: Terry Wogan, David Copperfield, Paul Daniels, Stacy Dorning

29. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #2.1 (1979)

32 min | Game-Show

Terry returns with a second series of Blankety Blank, just four months after the end of the first. Among the celebrity guests he welcomes to the show are newcomers Patricia Brake and David Jacobs.

Director: Marcus Plantin | Stars: Terry Wogan, Lennie Bennett, Patricia Brake, Shirley Anne Field

30. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #2.5 (1979)

28 min | Game-Show

Beryl Reid threatens to throw "a wobbly" while Terry claims his eyes are bloodshot after a series of wrong answers from the panel.

Director: Paul Jackson | Stars: Terry Wogan, Lorraine Chase, Barry Cryer, Russell Harty

31. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Christmas Special (1979)

38 min | Game-Show

Terry introduces Blankety Blank's first-ever Christmas special. Featuring two sets of contestants, snowball fights and flights through the air, the sharp-eyed may also spot Peter Davison in the audience.

Director: Paul Jackson | Stars: Terry Wogan, Lennie Bennett, Lorraine Chase, Wendy Craig

32. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #3.3 (1980)

35 min | Game-Show

Terry struggles to control a particularly raucous panel, as Lennie Bennett not only wants to show Wogan how the show should be hosted, but decides he has no need to wear clothes.

Director: Paul Jackson | Stars: Terry Wogan, Lennie Bennett, Judy Carne, Roy Kinnear

33. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #3.6 (1980)

32 min | Game-Show

Tim Brooke-Taylor and Carol Drinkwater make their debut on the show, while Terry contends with a contestant who's a Sergeant Major, and a selection of prizes no one cares about winning.

Director: Stanley Appel | Stars: Terry Wogan, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Windsor Davies, Carol Drinkwater

34. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #3.11 (1980)

32 min | Game-Show

Terry introduces two celebrities new to the show: Isla Blair and future host Les Dawson. In a boisterous edition, four people threaten to leave the programme and go home - including Terry himself.

Director: Stanley Appel | Stars: Terry Wogan, Isla Blair, Henry Cooper, Les Dawson

35. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Christmas Special (1980)

39 min | Game-Show

Terry is in a party mood for this extra-length Christmas Special, bringing wine, dance, and two sets of celebrity panellists. But who is really Santa Claus, and who is in the pantomime horse?

Director: Marcus Plantin | Stars: Terry Wogan, Katie Boyle, Windsor Davies, Les Dawson

36. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #4.1 (1981)

31 min | Game-Show

Terry introduces two thirds of "Three of a Kind" to the show, with Lenny Henry and Tracey Ullman joining a panel of regulars. Also on the show is Mary Jackson, the Irish contestant who worries that she's "a bit of an eejit".

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Terry Wogan, Lenny Henry, David Jacobs, Roy Kinnear

37. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Christmas Special (1983)

34 min | Game-Show

Terry Wogan hosts his last edition of Blankety Blank with this Christmas Special. Included among the contestants is Tom Moore, a man who would raise over £30 million for the NHS in 2020.

Director: David Taylor | Stars: Terry Wogan, Sabina Franklyn, Ruth Madoc, Beryl Reid

38. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #7.12 (1984)

34 min | Game-Show

Les introduces what he claims is the only panel with a tilt button, as larger guests Cyril Smith and Bertice Reading join the show. Also new to the series are Henry Kelly and Stan Boardman, while Beryl Reid makes her final appearance.

Director: David Taylor | Stars: Les Dawson, Stan Boardman, Beryl Reid, Henry Kelly

39. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #5.6 (1982)

33 min | Game-Show

Bernie Winters plays teacher's pet to keep Terry well-fed throughout the programme, a contestant was tricked by his family into taking part, and it finally dawns on Lorraine Chase that she's "not very good" at the game.

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Terry Wogan, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Lorraine Chase, Lynsey de Paul

40. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #5.8 (1982)

30 min | Game-Show

Three new panellists join the show: Clement Freud, Fenella Fielding and Ted Rogers.

Director: Dave Perrottet | Stars: Terry Wogan, Lynsey de Paul, Fenella Fielding, Wendy Richard

41. Big Break (1990–2002)
Episode: Episode #4.12 (1993)

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Director: Charles Garland | Stars: Jim Davidson, John Virgo, Colin Ward-Lewis, Ronnie O'Sullivan

42. Big Break (1990–2002)
Episode: Episode #4.13 (1993)

Game-Show, Sport

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Director: Charles Garland | Stars: Jim Davidson, John Virgo, Colin Ward-Lewis, Dene O'Kane

43. Big Break (1990–2002)
Episode: Episode #4.27 (1994)

Game-Show, Sport

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Director: Charles Garland | Stars: Jim Davidson, John Virgo, Colin Ward-Lewis, Paul Davies

44. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #7.11 (1984)

33 min | Game-Show

Les struggles when one contestant wants to do his own jokes, and another pair have amorous intentions. The panellists including Jon Pertwee aren't much help, but Les assures everyone that "the worst that can happen is you can win a prize".

Director: David Taylor | Stars: Les Dawson, Roy Kinnear, Janet Brown, Jon Pertwee

45. Big Break (1990–2002)
Episode: Episode #4.2 (1993)

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Director: Charles Garland | Stars: Jim Davidson, John Virgo, Colin Ward-Lewis, Ken Doherty

46. Sitting Pretty (1992–1993)
Episode: Rumours (1993)

Comedy

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Director: Angie de Chastelai Smith | Stars: Diane Bull, Vilma Hollingbery, John Cater, Heather Tobias

47. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #6.13 (1983)

32 min | Game-Show

Terry tries to keep some kind of order over a chaotic episode, where bits of the set begin to fall apart, and the edit suite saves viewers from the full antics of Roy Hudd and Freddie Starr.

Director: David Taylor | Stars: Terry Wogan, Henry Cooper, Judith Chalmers, Sabina Franklyn

48. Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode: Episode #12.8 (1988)

32 min | Game-Show

Paul Coia, Louise Jameson and Brian Blessed join the panel for the first time. Although Louise would come back the following year, and both she and Brian took part in the revival series with Lily Savage, this was Paul's only appearance.

Director: Tony Dow | Stars: Les Dawson, Brian Blessed, Paul Coia, Doc Cox

49. The Mind of the Enemy (1965– )
Episode: The New Member (1965)

Thriller

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Director: Paddy Russell | Stars: Mike Pratt, Anna Cropper, Michael Bilton, A.J. Brown

50. Big Break (1990–2002)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1991)

Game-Show, Sport

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Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Jim Davidson, John Virgo, Colin Ward-Lewis, Stacey Hillyard