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1. The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Comedy
The Morecambe & Wise Show was a long running and massively popular sketch series starring British comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name international celebrity guests (of a bygone age), like André Prévin.
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Ann Hamilton, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
Votes: 1,057
2. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield
Votes: 323
3. The Dick Emery Show (1963–1981)
30 min | Comedy
Comedy skits featuring the talents of Mr Dick Emery.
Stars: Dick Emery, Pat Coombs, Victor Maddern, Helen Fraser
Votes: 213
4. Play Your Cards Right (1980– )
30 min | Game-Show
A British television game show based on and played similarly to the American show Card Sharks (1978).
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Debbie Flett, Natalie van de Braam, Denise Kemp
Votes: 129
5. The Russ Abbot Show (1986–1991)
45 min | Comedy
Comedy show starring Russ Abbot in his many guises including Basildon Bond, C.U. Jimmy and Cooperman.
Stars: Russ Abbot, Bella Emberg, Les Dennis, Tom Bright
Votes: 129
6. An Audience with Kenneth Williams (1983 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
The British comedy star entertains a celebrity audience with stories of his life and career.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Kenneth Williams, Gyles Brandreth, Trevor Brown, Judith Chalmers
Votes: 122
7. Cannon and Ball (1979–1988)
25 min | Comedy
A long-running British TV series showcasing the comedic talents of Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball through a variety of sketches and performances.
Stars: Tommy Cannon, Bobby Ball, Ritz, Alyn Ainsworth
Votes: 115
8. She Loves Me (1979 TV Movie)
105 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
A BBC production of the 1963 Broadway musical based on "The Shop Around the Corner."
Director: Michael Simpson | Stars: Robin Ellis, Gemma Craven, Peter Sallis, David Kernan
Votes: 113
9. Surprise! Surprise! (1984–2015)
60 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
Stars: Cilla Black, Bob Carolgees, Gordon Burns, Christopher Biggins
Votes: 107
10. The Good Old Days (1953–1983)
60 min | Comedy, Musical
A re-creation of the Music Hall variety shows that were popular in the late Victorian and the Edwardian periods (late 1800s and early 1900s). Entertainers performed musical, comedy, magic ... See full summary »
Stars: Leonard Sachs, Dudley Stevens, Jenny Wren, Penny Rigden
Votes: 90
11. Eurovision Song Contest '90: Zagreb/YU (1990 TV Special)
Music
Stars: Oliver Mlakar, Helga Vlahovic, Korhan Abay, Olli Ahvenlahti
Votes: 68
12. Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow (2020–2022)
60 min | Game-Show
A trio of American gameshows including The Price Is Right, Strike It Lucky and Play Your Cards Right are being rebooted by ITV in a seven-part series hosted by Alan Carr.
Stars: Alan Carr, John Sachs, Richard Ashdown, Sam Brown
Votes: 60
14. The Eurovision Song Contest (1977 TV Special)
133 min | Music
This was the 22nd contest and was held in London.
Stars: Angela Rippon, Alyn Ainsworth, John Andreassen, Luc Appermont
Votes: 42
15. Eurovision Song Contest (1975 TV Special)
Music
Stars: Karin Falck, Alyn Ainsworth, John Andreassen, Shlomo Artzi
Votes: 41
16. A Christmas Night with the Stars (1958–1994)
Comedy, Music
Stars: The Television Toppers, Jack Warner, Dick Emery, The Mitchell Minstrels
Votes: 40
17. The Eurovision Song Contest (1978 TV Special)
Music
Stars: Denise Fabre, Léon Zitrone, Izhar Cohen, Jean Vallée
Votes: 39
18. Eurovision Song Contest 1976 (1976 TV Special)
Music
Stars: Corry Brokken, Martin Lee, Lee Sheriden, Nicky Stevens
Votes: 35
19. The Rolf Harris Show (1967–1974)
50 min | Music
Stars: Rolf Harris, Anne Chapman, Linda Lawrence, Roger Howlett
Votes: 33
20. Pinky and Perky (1957–1973)
Comedy
Two pigs run a TV station - but these ones are puppets. Most of the singing and dancing is done by other puppets, but they were joined by guest stars like Frank Sinatra , 'Tom Jones' and ... See full summary »
Stars: Jan Dalibor, Vlasta Dalibor, Jimmy Thompson, John Slater
Votes: 31
21. The Les Dawson Show (1978–1989)
30 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
A variety show hosted by Les Dawson featuring sketch comedy, as well as stand-up comedy, guest appearances, dance numbers, and musical performances.
Stars: Les Dawson, Roy Barraclough, The Roly Polys, Alyn Ainsworth
Votes: 31
22. The John Denver Show (1973– )
60 min | Music
Weekly music and variety show starring John Denver.
Stars: John Denver, Taffy Nivert, Bill Danoff, Pan's People
Votes: 28
23.
The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Episode:
1972 Christmas Show
(1972)
67 min | Comedy
The musical guests are Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen, Jack Jones, Vera Lynn and Glenda Jackson. Eric starts with a series of practical tricks. One play is 'Dawn Patrol', set in a WWI RAF base and Ernie's play is called 'Victoria and Albert'.
Director: Ed Stuart | Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Glenda Jackson, Jack Jones
Votes: 28
24. The Les Dennis Laughter Show (1987–1991)
Comedy
Stars: Les Dennis, Lisa Maxwell, Martin Daniels, Geoffrey Richer
Votes: 24
25.
Knees-Up (1982– )
Episode:
Chas & Dave's Christmas Knees-Up
(1982)
45 min
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Chas Hodges, Dave Peacock, Jim Davidson, Eric Clapton
Votes: 20
26. The Laughter Show (1984–1986)
Comedy
Stars: Les Dennis, Dustin Gee, Roy Walker, Roy Jay
Votes: 19
27. BBC Show of the Week (1965–1975)
60 min | Music
Stars: The Irving Davies Dancers, The Mike Sammes Singers, The George Mitchell Singers, Keith Michell
Votes: 18
28. 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
29. Farewell the Seekers (1968 TV Special)
47 min | Documentary, Music
BBC farewell concert from The Seekers, in London, England, on July 7, 1968.
Stars: Judith Durham, Athol Guy, Keith Potger, Bruce Woodley
Votes: 17
30. ABC Presents: A Royal Gala (1988 TV Special)
90 min | Comedy, Music
Comedy/Variety program staged for Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the London Palladium.
Director: Jeff Margolis | Stars: Belinda Carlisle, King Charles III, Phil Collins, Gloria Estefan
Votes: 16
31.
The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1968)
25 min | Comedy
Skit: The stag night, Eric want to play shadow-grams on his stag night. The performance is Desert Song. Singing performers are Edmund Hockridge, Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen,
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Edmund Hockridge, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
Votes: 16
32.
The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(1968)
25 min | Comedy
In this episode, Chris Langford sings an old favourite, Old Devil Moon, and Michael Aspel. Sketches include Old Donegal, Instant Camera and Hollywood Musical.
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Michael Aspel, Chris Langford
Votes: 15
33. Copy Cats (1985–1987)
Family, Comedy
Stars: Aiden J. Harvey, Allan Stewart, Andrew O'Connor, Bobby Davro
Votes: 14
34. Engelbert with the Young Generation (1972– )
45 min
Stars: Engelbert Humperdinck, The Young Generation, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie
Votes: 13
35. An Evening with Glen Campbell (1977 TV Special)
80 min | Music
A special concert recorded at the Royal Festival Hall in 1977, where 80 musicians played new arrangements of Glen Campbell's hit songs.
Stars: Glen Campbell, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Jimmy Webb, T.J. Kuenster
Votes: 13
36.
The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1968)
25 min | Comedy
Eric and Ernie are joined by Ronnie Carroll for two Irish sketches, and Kenny Ball plays Samantha from High Society.
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Ronnie Carroll, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
Votes: 13
37. The Val Doonican Show (1965–1970)
Stars: Val Doonican, Cliff Adams, The Gojos, Ken Thorne
Votes: 12
38.
A Christmas Night with the Stars (1958–1994)
Episode:
Christmas Night with the Stars 1972
(1972)
80 min | Comedy, Music
Seasonal sketches from the casts of "Dads Army", "Look - Mike Yarwood", "The Goodies" and "The Liver Birds", linked by The Two Ronnies and guests.
Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Cilla Black, The Young Generation
Votes: 12
39. It's Cliff Richard (1970–1974)
Music
Stars: Cliff Richard, Norrie Paramor, Una Stubbs, The Breakaways
Votes: 11
40. Live from Her Majesty's (1982–1988)
Family, Music
Live variety show filmed at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, The Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra, Brian Rogers Dancers, Joe Longthorne
Votes: 11
41. Lulu's Back in Town (1968– )
Music
Stars: Lulu, The Ladybirds, Peter Knight, Hattie Jacques
Votes: 10
43. Stanley Baxter on Television (1979 TV Movie)
60 min | Comedy
We hear from the Minister of White Papers about how Stanley Baxter is to return, then we hear how Miss Porker wants her own show, we learn about sex and violence on the television, we have ... See full summary »
Director: John Kaye Cooper | Stars: Stanley Baxter, Brian Rogers Dancers, The Alyn Ainsworth Orchestra, The Mike Sammes Singers
Votes: 9
44. Shirley (1976–1979)
Music
Stars: Shirley Bassey, The Shirley Bassey Dancers, The Three Degrees, Mel Tormé
Votes: 9
45. The Ken Dodd Show (1959–1969)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stand up routines, sketches and musical numbers.
Stars: Ken Dodd, The Northern Dance Orchestra, Victor Gilling, Rex Rashley
Votes: 8
47.
Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow (2020–2022)
Episode:
Play Your Cards Right Celebrity Special
(2020)
46 min | Game-Show
The comedian presents a revival of some popular, classic game shows of yesteryear which have been given the Epic treatment - starting with this special celebrity edition of Play Your Cards right. Four celebrity couples play for charity.
Director: Richard Valentine | Stars: Alan Carr, Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford, Martine McCutcheon
Votes: 8
48. Only Olivia (1977 TV Special)
45 min | Music
Olivia Newton-John stars in her first TV special to be shown in the UK, performing many of her hit songs including 'I Honestly Love You', 'Sam' and her newest release 'Making a Good Thing Better'; accompanied by the Nigel Lythgoe Dancers.
Stars: Olivia Newton-John, The Nigel Lythgoe Dancers
Votes: 7
49. The Stanley Baxter Hour (1982 TV Movie)
51 min | Comedy
The sketches include too many feet, Whicker's World looks at marriage, somewhere in Hell...1982, at look at the use of language in Arra Gemme, Brideshead, Charmaine Globb on Probe looks at ... See full summary »
Director: John Kaye Cooper | Stars: Stanley Baxter, Tony Aitken, Cass Allen, Susie Blake
Votes: 6
50.
Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow (2020–2022)
Episode:
Play Your Cards Right
(2020)
45 min | Game-Show
Alan returns as the leader of the pack for another edition of Play Your Cards Right. This time around it is members of the public who will be the contestants.
Director: Richard Valentine | Stars: Alan Carr, Sam Brown, John Sachs
Votes: 5