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1. Snake Eyes (1998)
R | 98 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
A shady police detective finds himself in the middle of a murder conspiracy at an important boxing match in an Atlantic City casino.
Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Gary Sinise, John Heard, Carla Gugino
Votes: 86,790 | Gross: $55.59M
2. Velvet Goldmine (1998)
R | 118 min | Drama, Music
In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced in his early years by hard-living and rebellious American singer Curt Wild.
Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Toni Collette
Votes: 38,317 | Gross: $1.05M
3. The Royle Family (1998–2012)
45 min | Comedy
A British sitcom about the everyday life of a working-class family in Northwest England: watching telly, smoking, drinking, and bickering.
Stars: Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash, Sue Johnston, Ricky Tomlinson
Votes: 9,089
4. 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: 7,879
5. 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
6. Casanova (2005)
TV-MA | 58 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
After a life spent seeking pleasure and decadence, Casanova seeks his one true love, Henriette.
Stars: Rose Byrne, David Tennant, Peter O'Toole, Rupert Penry-Jones
Votes: 5,442
7. Snatch (2017–2018)
Not Rated | 60 min | Comedy, Crime
A group of up-and-coming hustlers who stumble upon a truck-load of stolen gold bullion are suddenly thrust into the high-stakes world of organized crime.
Stars: Rupert Grint, Luke Pasqualino, Lucien Laviscount, Phoebe Dynevor
Votes: 4,756
8. Home Fires (2015–2016)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, War
A drama following a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community during World War II.
Stars: Clare Calbraith, Brian Fletcher, Samantha Bond, Ruth Gemmell
Votes: 4,359
9. There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000)
106 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
Jimmy Grimble is a shy Manchester school boy. However, through football, and some special boots, he manages to gain the confidence to succeed.
Director: John Hay | Stars: Lewis McKenzie, Jane Lapotaire, Gina McKee, Ben Miller
Votes: 4,118
10. Heartbeat (1992–2010)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
The 1960s lives and adventures of the police constabulary, medical staff, and residents of Ashfordly and Aidensfield.
Stars: William Simons, Derek Fowlds, Tricia Penrose, Mark Jordon
Votes: 4,075
11. Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Three old men from Yorkshire who have never grown up face the trials of their fellow town citizens and everyday life and stay young by reminiscing about the days of their youth and attempting feats not common to the elderly.
Stars: Peter Sallis, Jane Freeman, Kathy Staff, Robert Fyfe
Votes: 3,657
12. Prey (2014–2015)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
On the run accused of a terrible crime, Manchester Detective Marcus Farrow tries to prove his innocence while being hunted by his former friends and colleagues.
Stars: Rosie Cavaliero, Daniel Jillings, Darren Whitfield, John Simm
Votes: 3,651
13. 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: 3,531
14. Wild Bill (2019)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
US police chief Bill Hixon lands in Lincolnshire with his 14 year-old daughter Kelsey, hoping to flee their recent painful past. New community forces Bill to question everything about himself.
Stars: Rob Lowe, Bronwyn James, Tony Pitts, Aloreia Spencer
Votes: 3,202
15. Blackpool (2004)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Soon after local entrepreneur Ripley Holden (Morrissey) opens his arcade in his beloved home town of Blackpool, a murder investigation makes tears at the fabric of his personal and professional lives.
Stars: David Morrissey, Sarah Parish, Thomas Morrison, David Tennant
Votes: 2,557
16. This England (2022)
52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Drama following the events surrounding Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his government in the face of the first wave of COVID-19.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Simon Paisley Day, Ophelia Lovibond, Andrew Buchan
Votes: 1,739
17. At Home with the Braithwaites (2000–2003)
TV-14 | Drama, Comedy
A normal everyday family strike it rich by winning the lottery. Their life dramatically changes with their new-found wealth.
Stars: Amanda Redman, Peter Davison, Sarah Smart, Sarah Churm
Votes: 1,385
18. The Royal (2003–2011)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Set in the 1960s, this British medical drama follows the staff and patients of St Aidan's Royal Free Hospital.
Stars: Linda Armstrong, Robert Daws, Wendy Craig, Michelle Hardwick
Votes: 1,215
19. City Central (1998–2000)
50 min | Crime, Drama
The everyday public and private lives of the detectives, policemen and policewomen who work at the inner-city Christmas Street police station in Manchester.
Stars: Sean McKenzie, Ian Aspinall, Dave Hill, Ashley Jensen
Votes: 1,119
20.
The Royle Family (1998–2012)
Episode:
The Queen of Sheba
(2006)
57 min | Comedy
Frail, poorly Nana is now permanently in bed in the Royles' sitting room, causing Jim to sulk when she swaps the battery from the remote for her fan. Antony has split from Emma but brings ... See full summary »
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Caroline Aherne, Craig Cash
Votes: 603
21. 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: 512
22. 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
23. Chiller (1995– )
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A British horror/fantasy anthology series where each story involves, to some extent, the supernatural and features lead actors from UK television.
Stars: Nigel Havers, Phyllis Logan, Kevin McNally, John Simm
Votes: 328
24. The Liver Birds (1969–1996)
30 min | Comedy
The lives and loves of Beryl Hennessey (Polly James) and Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes), two young, single women sharing a flat in Liverpool.
Stars: Nerys Hughes, Polly James, Mollie Sugden, Elizabeth Estensen
Votes: 288
25. Screen Two (1985–1998)
TV-14 | 120 min | Drama
In 1984 Kenith Trodd joined BBC team responding to Channel 4 releases, leading to transition from BBC studio plays to Screen One/Two anthology series. Trodd oversaw first group of titles in these series in 1985.
Stars: Jude North, Roger Brierley, Geoffrey Chater, Norman Jones
Votes: 245
26.
Prey (2014–2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2014)
TV-MA | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The net finally closes in on Farrow but will he walk away an innocent man?
Director: Nick Murphy | Stars: John Simm, Rosie Cavaliero, Adrian Edmondson, Benedict Wong
Votes: 218
27.
Cracker (1993–1996)
Episode:
Best Boys: Part 2
(1995)
TV-MA | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Nash and Grady cross paths with Nash's former foster parents, which triggers Nash's long-harbored vendetta towards them, particularly their little boy. Still coping with Jimmy Beck's death, the police bring Fitz in to help catch Nash.
Director: Charles McDougall | Stars: Liam Cunningham, John Simm, Robbie Coltrane, Wil Johnson
Votes: 215
28. Just Henry (2011 TV Movie)
80 min | Drama
When his father's World War II war medal is posted to him, Henry decides to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. But is Henry prepared for the truth?
Director: David Moore | Stars: Josh Bolt, Charlie May-Clark, John Henshaw, Elaine Cassidy
Votes: 189
29.
Wild Bill (2019)
Episode:
Dead Men Don't Return Library Books
(2019)
TV-14 | 47 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Hixon suspects that a notorious uncaught burglar who targeted homes of the elderly years before is back and ready to kill, so he asks the man's troubled daughter to help him find him. He also investigates why Kelsey's school suspended her.
Director: John Hardwick | Stars: Rob Lowe, Bronwyn James, Anjli Mohindra, Barry Aird
Votes: 183
30. Viva Blackpool (2006 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Ripley returns from Las Vegas with some big ideas in the form of a chain of wedding chapels and along the way gets roped into trying to steal the World Cup.
Director: Catherine Morshead | Stars: David Morrissey, Annette Crosbie, Mark Williams, Megan Dodds
Votes: 182
31.
Home Fires (2015–2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2015)
TV-PG | 46 min | Drama, War
In the Cheshire village of Great Paxford in August 1939 there is anticipation of another war and local doctor Will Campbell volunteers for service but is rejected, to the relief of his wife... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Goodison | Stars: Brian Fletcher, Clare Calbraith, Fenella Woolgar, Claire Rushbrook
Votes: 179
32.
Home Fires (2015–2016)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(2016)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, War
It's June 1940 and Britain faces the threat of imminent invasion. As the Battle of Britain looms, the villagers of Great Paxford live under a cloud of fear and suspicion.
Director: Robert Quinn | Stars: Clare Calbraith, Claire Price, Daniel Ryan, Frances Grey
Votes: 145
33.
Home Fires (2015–2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2015)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, War
Declaring that he has no girlfriend Spencer asks Claire for a date but fails to turn up, having joined up. Doctor's daughter Kate continues to romance young airman Jack Heaton and they are ... See full summary »
Director: Bruce Goodison | Stars: Brian Fletcher, Clare Calbraith, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Adam Long
Votes: 142
34.
Home Fires (2015–2016)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2016)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, War
In the face of Marek's impending departure, Pat has a big decision to make, but Bob has one last trick up his sleeve to thwart her plans.
Director: John Hayes | Stars: Brian Fletcher, Clare Calbraith, Alexandre Willaume, Jodie Hamblet
Votes: 141
35.
Home Fires (2015–2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2015)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, War
Whilst Claire is shocked to find that Spencer is not a soldier but a conscientious objector David defies his mother and joins up. Book-keeper Alison is coerced into falsifying accounts for ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Quinn | Stars: Clare Calbraith, Brian Fletcher, Daniel Ryan, Will Attenborough
Votes: 140
36.
Home Fires (2015–2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2015)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, War
Spencer is shunned as a coward by the villagers but explains his reasons for objection to a sympathetic Claire whilst Frances welcomes an evacuee, Isobel, a blind woman. Will discovers that... See full summary »
Director: Robert Quinn | Stars: Clare Calbraith, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Daniel Ryan, Samantha Bond
Votes: 136
37.
Home Fires (2015–2016)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2015)
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, War
Following the Dunkirk evacuation there are fears of an invasion and Frances proposes the Institute raises fifty pounds to buy an ambulance though for Alison her predicament drives her to ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Quinn | Stars: Clare Calbraith, Brian Fletcher, Mike Noble, Daisy Badger
Votes: 131
38.
Home Fires (2015–2016)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, War
News of the Bowers' divorce hits the papers and Laura's disgrace becomes public, which has grave consequences for her friendship with Tom and the future of the surgery.
Director: Robert Quinn | Stars: Clare Calbraith, Alexandre Willaume, Claire Rushbrook, Mark Bazeley
Votes: 131
39.
Home Fires (2015–2016)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, War
As the Battle of Britain intensifies, the women must do all they can to keep spirits high.
Director: Robert Quinn | Stars: Clare Calbraith, Chris Coghill, Brian Fletcher, Daniel Ryan
Votes: 129
40.
Casanova (2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2005)
TV-MA | 85 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Casanova is an infamous name for scandal, treason and sex, and the first episode chronicles the first half of his life. Told to us by an old, downtrodden Casanova as he recounts his life to... See full summary »
Director: Sheree Folkson | Stars: James Holly, David Tennant, David Foxxe, Tamzin Griffin
Votes: 120
41.
This England (2022)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2022)
50 min | Biography, Drama, History
Carrie and Boris hold a baby shower at Checkers while the WHO and scientists stress the importance of covid testing. The government imposes a lock-down after a slow implementation of other restrictions.
Directors: Julian Jarrold, Anthony Wilcox | Stars: Daniel Jack, Kenneth Branagh, Helen Monks, Rina Mahoney
Votes: 115
42. All at Sea (2013–2015)
28 min | Comedy, Family
Charlie and his family move from London to run a Bed-and-Breakfast by the sea. Charlie and his friends Ben and Alison always want to do the right thing, but somehow they just keep getting into trouble.
Stars: Ryan Wilkinson, Nicola Stephenson, Steve Edge, Milly Zero
Votes: 102
43.
Chiller (1995– )
Episode:
Toby
(1995)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Ray and Louise Knight tragically lose Toby, their unborn baby, in a car accident. Although Louise has not made love since the accident, she soon discovers she's pregnant again. A routine ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Mahoney | Stars: Serena Gordon, Martin Clunes, Rosemary Leach, Ralph Nossek
Votes: 100
44.
Snatch (2017–2018)
Episode:
Pear Shaped
(2017)
Not Rated | 42 min | Comedy, Crime
Vic and Hate 'Em use brutish tactics to track down the location of the gold. Fink torments Charlie for information, but discovers the hard way he's not the only one with gold lust. As ... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Gough | Stars: Rupert Grint, Luke Pasqualino, Lucien Laviscount, Marc Warren
Votes: 100
45.
Blackpool (2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2004)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
It's a big day for Ripley Holden as he opens his new amusement center in Blackpool. Holden is a drinker and a philanderer who sold his other businesses to open on the promenade. He has ... See full summary »
Director: Julie Anne Robinson | Stars: David Morrissey, Sarah Parish, Georgia Taylor, Thomas Morrison
Votes: 94
46.
This England (2022)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2022)
44 min | Biography, Drama, History
Boris Johnson is taken to St Thomas' Hospital as his Covid symptoms persist. Meanwhile, Guardian journalist Matthew Weaver investigates reports that Dom Cummings has been seen in Durham.
Directors: Julian Jarrold, Anthony Wilcox | Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Brooke Havana Bailey, Simon Paisley Day, Orson Berthier Ronald
Votes: 93
47.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
The 30's Car
(1973)
TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy
Clegg gets it in his mind to buy a car but he has to get past the tractors first.
Director: James Gilbert | Stars: Michael Bates, Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, John Comer
Votes: 83
48.
Blackpool (2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2004)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
DI Carlisle continues his investigation and learns from the dead man's friends that he had left them after their bout of drinking to find a prostitute. He interviews several of the local ... See full summary »
Director: Julie Anne Robinson | Stars: David Morrissey, Sarah Parish, David Tennant, Bryan Dick
Votes: 81
49.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
The Man from Oswestry
(1976)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Compo is missing Blamire, we learn from him, that Cyril Blamire has gone to live in Oswestry, after hearing a lady he is interested in has become a widow. Clegg has received a letter from ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, John Comer
Votes: 81
50. In Suspicious Circumstances (1991– )
Drama
A series of murders from all periods introduced by Edward Woodward
Stars: Edward Woodward, Martin Reeve, Michael Wardle, Saskia Abbott
Votes: 78