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1. Henry V (1989)
PG-13 | 137 min | Biography, Drama, History
In the midst of the Hundred Years War, the young King Henry V of England embarks on the conquest of France in 1415.
Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Simon Shepherd, James Larkin
Votes: 31,644 | Gross: $10.16M
2. Educating Rita (1983)
PG | 110 min | Comedy, Drama
An alcoholic professor has been hired by a working-class girl for higher education.
Director: Lewis Gilbert | Stars: Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams, Maureen Lipman
Votes: 14,913 | Gross: $14.65M
3. Tea with Mussolini (1999)
PG | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, War
An orphaned Italian boy is raised amongst a circle of British and American women living in Mussolini's Italy before and during World War II.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli | Stars: Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright, Cher
Votes: 14,188 | Gross: $14.35M
4. The Trial of Joan of Arc (1962)
64 min | Biography, Drama, History
A Joan of Arc's trial reconstruction concerning her imprisonment, interrogation and final execution at the hands of the English. Filmed in a spare, low-key fashion.
Director: Robert Bresson | Stars: Florence Delay, Jean-Claude Fourneau, Roger Honorat, Marc Jacquier
Votes: 5,955
5. The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (1999)
TV-PG | 70 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
An American spends his holiday in Ireland, where he is introduced to the world of magical creatures like leprechauns and fairies. In a subplot, a forbidden love story blossoms between leprechaun Mickey and fairy Jessica.
Stars: Randy Quaid, Whoopi Goldberg, Roger Daltrey, Colm Meaney
Votes: 4,469
6. Marat/Sade (1967)
Not Rated | 119 min | Drama, History, Music
In an insane asylum, Marquis de Sade directs Jean Paul Marat's last days through a theater play. The actors are the patients.
Director: Peter Brook | Stars: Patrick Magee, Clifford Rose, Glenda Jackson, Ian Richardson
Votes: 2,670
7. Seven Crystal Balls and the Prisoners of the Sun (1969)
77 min | Adventure, Family, Mystery
Tintin travels to Peru to rescue some archaeologists from an old inca curse.
Director: Eddie Lateste | Stars: Philippe Ogouz, Claude Bertrand, Georges Atlas, Albert Augier
Votes: 2,196
8. Elizabeth R (1971)
520 min | Biography, Drama, History
When Elizabeth Tudor comes to the throne, her (male) advisers know she has to marry. Doesn't she? Thus starts a decades-long political/matrimonial game, during an age of high passions and high achievement.
Stars: Glenda Jackson, Ronald Hines, Robert Hardy, Stephen Murray
Votes: 1,937
9. Enigma (1982)
PG | 101 min | Drama, Thriller
A C.I.A. Agent tries to infiltrate Soviet intelligence to stop a murderous diabolical plot.
Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Martin Sheen, Sam Neill, Brigitte Fossey, Derek Jacobi
Votes: 1,627
10. The White Shadow (1978–1981)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Sport
A white former NBA professional retires from the pro game and gets a job as a basketball coach in a predominantly Black inner-city high school.
Stars: Ken Howard, Kevin Hooks, Byron Stewart, Timothy Van Patten
Votes: 1,506
11. Kavanagh QC (1995–2001)
TV-MA | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A crusty barrister oversees difficult criminal cases while dealing with the demands of his family life.
Stars: John Thaw, Oliver Ford Davies, Nicholas Jones, Cliff Parisi
Votes: 1,086
12. A Fine Romance (1981–1984)
30 min | Comedy, Romance
British sitcom about the simple relationship between Mike (Michael Williams) and Laura (Dame Judi Dench), two fairly unlikely individuals who come together and form an unmarried union. ... See full summary »
Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Williams, Susan Penhaligon, Richard Warwick
Votes: 739
13. Sharon, Lois & Bram's Elephant Show (1984–1988)
TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
The musical adventures of the singing trio Sharon, Lois, and Bram and their friend, Elephant.
Stars: Lois Lilienstein, Bram Morrison, Sharon Hampson, Eric Nagler
Votes: 600
14. A Dance to the Music of Time (1997– )
Not Rated | 416 min | Drama
Anthony Powell's twelve volume novel sequence "A Dance to the Music of Time" has been dramatized for television.
Stars: Gillian Barge, Nicholas Jones, Simon Russell Beale, Robin Bailey
Votes: 518
15. Jackanory (1965–1996)
15 min | Family, Fantasy
A celebrity reads a story, enhancing it in ways that will entice the most restless of children.
Stars: Bernard Cribbins, Kenneth Williams, Martin Jarvis, John Grant
Votes: 422
16. A Family at War (1970–1972)
60 min | Drama, History, War
The lower middle class Ashton family of the city of Liverpool deal with life on the home front during the Second World War.
Stars: Colin Douglas, Barbara Flynn, Lesley Nunnerley, Coral Atkins
Votes: 387
17. 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: 381
18. GMTV (1993–2010)
205 min | News, Talk-Show
Morning news, interviews and entertainment features.
Stars: Andrew Castle, Kate Garraway, Lorraine Kelly, Ben Shephard
Votes: 302
19. Charlie Chalk (1988–1989)
15 min | Animation, Family
A clown named Charlie Chalk arrives on the island of Merrytwit after falling asleep on his boat. He befriends the inhabitants of the island and gets into many adventures.
Stars: Michael Williams, John Wells, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ken Barrie
Votes: 264
20. 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: 245
21. 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: 244
22. Dead Cert (1974)
Not Rated | 99 min | Drama, Thriller
As a surprise, two horse owners decide to ride their animals in a steeplechase. But Bill Davidson's (Ian Hogg's) horse "Admiral" behaves weirdly, and falls hard after an obstacle. Bill dies... See full summary »
Director: Tony Richardson | Stars: Scott Antony, Judi Dench, Michael Williams, Nina Thomas
Votes: 234
23. An Audience with Victoria Wood (1988 TV Special)
52 min | Comedy
Victoria Wood giving her observations on life and songs that reflect what it's like to be a in a relationship.
Director: David G. Hillier | Stars: Victoria Wood, Tony Adams, Dave Allen, Joan Bakewell
Votes: 226
24. Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Documentary
John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.
Stars: John Barton, David Suchet, Lisa Harrow, Alan Howard
Votes: 223
25.
Screen Two (1985–1998)
Episode:
Blunt
(1987)
TV-14 | 86 min | Drama
The story of Anthony Blunt, the "fourth man" in a notorious 1951 spy scandal.
Director: John Glenister | Stars: Ian Richardson, Anthony Hopkins, Michael Williams, Rosie Kerslake
Votes: 212
26. Very Important Pennis (1996–1997)
30 min | Comedy
Dennis Is Back And This Time Its Not Just England Now The Whole World Is In Trouble As Dennis Travels Around The World Interviewing More Celebrities Than Ever Before And Even Touring The BBC Televison Centre
Stars: Paul Kaye, Demi Moore, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Joan Collins
Votes: 211
27. Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
420 min | Drama
Two cousins come of age in the early twentieth century, but fate leads them down very different paths.
Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Michael Williams, Lucy Gutteridge
Votes: 188
28. Eagle in a Cage (1972)
GP | 98 min | Drama
In 1815, a soldier becomes the Governor of St. Helena, and jailer of Napoleon.
Director: Fielder Cook | Stars: Billie Whitelaw, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Kenneth Haigh
Votes: 188
29. A Picture of Katherine Mansfield (1973– )
50 min | Drama
The life of Katherine Mansfield (Vanessa Redgrave), a prominent writer of the early twentieth century, interwoven with adaptations of some of her best-known short stories.
Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jeremy Brett, Phyllida Law, Annette Crosbie
Votes: 158
30. Screen One (1985–2002)
120 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Anthology of unconnected movies of different genres.
Stars: Mark Chapman, Alfred Molina, Julie Walters, Geraldine James
Votes: 139
31. BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960–1963)
60 min | Drama
BBC Sunday-Night Play is the anthology drama series which replaced Sunday Night Theatre in 1960.
Stars: Brian Rix, Joby Blanshard, Cyril Luckham, John Bennett
Votes: 131
32. The Enchanted World of Brambly Hedge (1996–2000)
TV-Y | 30 min | Animation, Family
The enchanting tales of a community of field mice living in secret in a brambly hedgerow.
Stars: Robert Lindsay, Neil Morrissey, Charlotte Coleman, Jim Broadbent
Votes: 128
33.
A Picture of Katherine Mansfield (1973– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1973)
50 min | Drama
The life of Katherine Mansfield plus two adaptations of her short stories: "je ne parle pas francais", "sun and moon".
Director: Alan Cooke | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jeremy Brett, Michael Williams, Jacki Harding
Votes: 123
34.
A Picture of Katherine Mansfield (1973– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1973)
51 min | Drama
The life of Katherine Mansfield plus two adaptations of her short stories: "The Aloe", "The Man without a Temperament".
Director: Alan Cooke | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jeremy Brett, Annette Crosbie, Michael Williams
Votes: 122
35. Tell Me Lies (1968)
118 min | Documentary, Drama
A variety of British views on the Vietnam War.
Director: Peter Brook | Stars: Mark Jones, Pauline Munro, Eric Allan, Robert Langdon Lloyd
Votes: 109
36. Bodyguards (1996– )
Action
An elite group of British bodyguards guard vulnerable VIPs against threats.
Stars: Louise Lombard, Sean Pertwee, John Shrapnel, Pip Torrens
Votes: 99
37.
Elizabeth R (1971)
Episode:
Shadow in the Sun
(1971)
TV-14 | 88 min | Biography, Drama, History
Elizabeth meets her most eligible suitor yet: François, Duke of Alençon, the younger brother of the French king. A marriage will cement France's sought-for alliance with England. Despite ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Martin | Stars: Glenda Jackson, Robert Hardy, Ronald Hines, Stephen Murray
Votes: 97
38. 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
39.
Kavanagh QC (1995–2001)
Episode:
True Commitment
(1996)
TV-14 | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Kavanagh finds himself defending a left-leaning protester accused of stabbing a skinhead at a protest march. The accused claims that it was entirely his fault, but when he hears that his ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Grieve | Stars: John Thaw, Harriet Ashcroft, Daisy Bates, Tom Brodie
Votes: 91
40. M.U.G.E.N (I) (1999 Video Game)
E10+ | Animation, Action, Adventure
M.u.g.e.n is a freeware 2D fighting game that has literally every character that has been created ever, both original and from popular fiction, Submitted by players from around the world, Get ready for the fighting game of a lifetime.
Stars: Donna Bailey, Babette Bain, Peter Baird, Richard Bakalyan
Votes: 83
41. The Comedy of Errors (1978 TV Movie)
130 min | Comedy, Musical
The Royal Shakespeare Company act (and sing and dance!) Shakespeare's play about two sets of identical twins, separated at birth and brought together by circumstance.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Brian Coburn, Griffith Jones, Roger Rees, Mike Gwilym
Votes: 83
42.
Screen One (1985–2002)
Episode:
Can You Hear Me Thinking?
(1990)
87 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Judi Dench and her real-life husband, Michael Williams, play another married couple in this BAFTA-nominated tale of a family whose lives are shattered when their 16-year-old son develops ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Williams, Richard Henders, Sally Bretton
Votes: 78
43. Theatre Night (1957–1961)
45 min | Drama
A BBC television series of forty-five-minute excerpts from stage plays running in London.
Stars: Cicely Courtneidge, Evelyn Laye, Dora Bryan, Hugh Williams
Votes: 69
44. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)
60 min | Drama
Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".
Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown
Votes: 66
45. Turtle's Progress (1979–1980)
60 min | Comedy
The series was was a mix of drama & comedy and dealt with a petty criminal named Turtle and his minder, "Razor" Eddie, who by accident come into possession of the proceeds of a major bank ... See full summary »
Stars: John F. Landry, Michael Attwell, Ruby Head, Tony London
Votes: 61
46. An Audience with Peter Ustinov (1988 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy
A classic live performance with the actor and raconteur. Peter Ustinov shares his comical stories with a celebrity audience.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Petula Clark, John Cleese, Antony Hopkins, Clive James
Votes: 61
47. 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: 58
48. The Search for Alexander the Great (1981)
Adventure, Biography, Drama
Friends, contemporaries and even enemies of Alexander the Great gather to tell his tale through their eyes.
Stars: James Mason, Jane Lapotaire, Robert Stephens, Julian Glover
Votes: 51
49. BBC2 Play of the Week (1977–1979)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Anthology of plays and novels adapted into feature length movies.
Stars: Judi Dench, Richard O'Callaghan, Frederick Treves, Clive Swift
Votes: 46
50. The Plane Makers (1963–1965)
60 min | Drama
The day-to-day story of a multi-million pound aerospace company, its new jet plane, its test-pilot, its workers and its ruthless and hard-nosed managing director John Wilder, the embodiment of modern, unflinching capitalism.
Stars: Jack Watling, Patrick Wymark, Norma Ronald, Reginald Marsh
Votes: 44