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1. The John Thaw Story (2002 TV Movie)

90 min | Documentary, Biography

Tribute to the much-missed actor John Thaw, featuring reminiscences from his family, friends and colleagues about both his private life and his public work.

Director: Jack Gold | Stars: Sally Alexander, Richard Attenborough, Richard Bates, Richard Briers

Votes: 55

2. Brotherhood of the Popcorn (2015)

84 min | Documentary, Biography, History

A group of lively senior citizens meet bi-weekly in Hollywood for over 35 years to watch and celebrate classic American films. A nostalgic documentary about friendship, classic movies, growing old, and living life to the fullest.

Director: Inda Reid | Stars: Woody Wise, James T. Walker, Dennis Penna, Bill Exter

Votes: 26

3. The Performance (II) (2023)

Drama

The Performance is a wonderfully dramatic and heartbreaking film that follows a well known actor as he prepares for a one night only performance in a theater run down by time. It was the ... See full summary »

Director: Stephen Wallis | Stars: Nick Mancuso, Sienna Guillory, Graham Greene, Nicholas Campbell

Votes: 59

4. 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

5. Private Screenings (1996– )

Talk-Show

The host of this series is noted writer and film historian Robert Osborne. Each episode consists of Osborne conducting an interview with an actor or actress of Hollywood's "Golden" era of ... See full summary »

Stars: Robert Osborne, Jane Powell, Liza Minnelli, Alec Baldwin

Votes: 212

6. Monitor (1958–1965)

Documentary, Talk-Show

Fortnightly arts show from the BBC, covering the worlds of theatre, film, literature, painting, sculpture, architecture and music.

Stars: Huw Wheldon, Jonathan Miller, John Berger, Robert Robinson

Votes: 98

7. Here's Hollywood (1960–1962)

30 min | Talk-Show

Hollywood celebrities are interviewed, often at their homes.

Stars: Dean Miller, Helen O'Connell, Jack Linkletter, Joanne Jordan

Votes: 169

8. That's Life!! Kilorenzos $mith in Talks... (2010– )

Documentary, Biography, Comedy

Here lies the documentary styles short productions/movie of Alien Pictures Studio from the Pavlos Paraschakis Cinema Film Club to ourdays.

Stars: Leonardo Thimo, Konstantinos Gavroglou, Eleni Anagnostopoulou, Grigoris Kedrinos

Votes: 36

9. Casanova (2005)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2005)

TV-MA | 86 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Casanova flees Venice, taking with him Giac, his young illegitimate son by a previous liaison, and Rocco, his servant. He heads for Paris, as he knows that Venetian ambassadors abroad are able to grant pardons.

Director: Sheree Folkson | Stars: Rose Byrne, Peter O'Toole, David Tennant, Laura Fraser

Votes: 102

10. Casanova (2005)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2005)

TV-MA | Biography, Comedy, Drama

The young Casanova's adventures take him to London where he glimpses Henriette and tricks his way into court circles and to Naples where he meets an old friend. Still living on his wits, ... See full summary »

Director: Sheree Folkson | Stars: Rose Byrne, Clare Higgins, Peter O'Toole, David Tennant

Votes: 106

11. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)

TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.

Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson

Votes: 4,246

12. Strumpet City (1980)

360 min | Drama, History

From 1907 to 1914, the lives of numerous inhabitants of Dublin, still under British rule, impact on each other: the young wife of a factory worker, a country girl new to the big city, and ... See full summary »

Stars: Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Donal McCann, Angela Harding

Votes: 127

13. Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell (1999 TV Movie)

90 min | Comedy, Drama

Peter O'Toole stars as the complex, funny, charming, and hard-drinking Jeffrey Bernard in this live performance at the Old Vic Theatre in London.

Directors: Tom Kinninmont, Peter O'Toole | Stars: Peter O'Toole, Timothy Ackroyd, Sarah Berger, Annabel Leventon

Votes: 266

14. 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

15. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)

TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.

Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter

Votes: 11,500

16. Strumpet City (1980)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1980)

Drama, History

Mary starts seeing a young man and, since this is against the rules of her employment, is dismissed. She marries Fitz. Mulhall and his fellow workers think about strike action.

Director: Tony Barry | Stars: Cyril Cusack, Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Donal McCann

Votes: 8

17. Strumpet City (1980)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (1980)

Drama, History

Charismatic union leader Jim Larkin makes a speech to the workers in the Dublin docks and asks them to join in the strike.

Director: Tony Barry | Stars: Cyril Cusack, Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Donal McCann

Votes: 8

18. Strumpet City (1980)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (1980)

Drama, History

The working people suffer as strike and riot run rife in Dublin. Things are difficult for Mulhall. Larkin once again does his best to speak to the workers.

Director: Tony Barry | Stars: Cyril Cusack, Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Donal McCann

Votes: 8

19. Wetten, dass..? (1981– )
Episode: Wetten, dass..? aus Kiel (1987)

Comedy, Game-Show, Music

Bet that..? from Kiel.

Director: Alexander Arnz | Stars: Thomas Gottschalk, Cher, Sabine Christiansen, Ephraim Kishon

Votes: 17

20. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
Episode: Buddy Hackett/Peter O'Toole/William Demarest/Victor Buono (1978)

TV-G | Comedy, Talk-Show

Buddy Hackett discusses superstitions; Peter O'Toole (The Stunt Man (1980)); William Demarest talks about golf and traveling, and performs on the cello; Victor Buono (play "The Last of the Marx Brothers Writers") recites his poetry.

Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Buddy Hackett

Votes: 12

21. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

Approved | 218 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

The story of T.E. Lawrence, the English officer who successfully united and led the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes during World War I in order to fight the Turks.

Director: David Lean | Stars: Peter O'Toole, Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins

Votes: 314,730 | Gross: $44.82M

22. The Daily Show (1996– )

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

A comedy news show featuring humorous takes on top stories.

Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Roy Wood Jr.

Votes: 48,204

23. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)

TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show

This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986

Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl

Votes: 945

24. The Starlight Heist (2015)

20 min | Short, Comedy, Crime

You can't steal what already belongs to you.

Director: Mackenzie Gray | Stars: Michael Patrick Denis, Camille Sullivan, Fulvio Cecere, Aleks Paunovic

Votes: 7

25. The Tudors (2007–2010)
Episode: His Majesty's Pleasure (2008)

TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, History, Romance

Fisher and More continue to resist the coercion to take the oath and pay with their lives as Henry's ardor toward Anne subsides after her miscarriage.

Director: Ciaran Donnelly | Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Natalie Dormer, Maria Doyle Kennedy

Votes: 752

26. Strumpet City (1980)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (1980)

TV-G | 60 min | Drama, History

More trouble at the docks means that Fitz is left with no other choice but to join the British Army and leave Ireland for France.

Director: Tony Barry | Stars: Cyril Cusack, Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Angela Harding

Votes: 6

27. The Tudors (2007–2010)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance

Epic series reveals the scandalous life of a young king whose affairs and obsession with producing a male heir changed marriage, the church, and the world.

Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy, James Frain

Votes: 81,310

28. Ratatouille (2007)

G | 111 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous Paris restaurant.

Directors: Brad Bird, Jan Pinkava | Stars: Brad Garrett, Lou Romano, Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm

Votes: 826,578 | Gross: $206.45M

29. Is There One Who Understands Me?: The World of James Joyce (1983 TV Movie)

90 min | Documentary, Biography

A documentary recreating the life and writings of celebrated Irish author James Joyce with readings from his most famous works filmed on location in Dublin and Paris and hosted by Peter O'Toole.

Directors: Shep Morgan, Seán O'Mórdha | Stars: Bozena Delimata, Richard Ellmann, Nino Frank, Moune Gilbert

Votes: 9

30. The Tudors (2007–2010)
Episode: Lady in Waiting (2008)

TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, History, Romance

The Pope excommunicates Henry, who recovers after a near-fatal jousting accident and begins a relationship with Jane Seymour.

Director: Dearbhla Walsh | Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Natalie Dormer, Nick Dunning

Votes: 668

31. The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1981 TV Special)

Primetime Emmy Award is the main American award in area of television, annually handed by the American television academy.

Director: Steve Binder | Stars: Mason Adams, Jed Allan, Loni Anderson, Bea Arthur

Votes: 71

32. Peter O'Toole: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival (2012 TV Special)

55 min | Documentary

In a show taped before a live audience at the TCM Classic Film Festival in April 2011, Robert Osborne hosts an in-depth interview with legendary actor Peter O'Toole about his career.

Director: Sean Cameron | Stars: Robert Osborne, Peter O'Toole

Votes: 45

33. Uncle Silas (1989)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (1989)

58 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

With the reappearance of Madame de la Rougierre, Maud is torn between trust in Uncle Silas and mounting suspicion about a plot on her life. Alone and virtually a prisoner in the grim house,... See full summary »

Director: Peter Hammond | Stars: Peter O'Toole, Jane Lapotaire, Beatie Edney, Tim Woodward

Votes: 7

34. The Lion in Winter (1968)

PG | 134 min | Biography, Drama, History

1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. When he allows his imprisoned wife Eleanor of Aquitaine out for a Christmas visit, they all variously plot to force him into a decision.

Director: Anthony Harvey | Stars: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle

Votes: 34,244 | Gross: $22.28M

35. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)

TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show

The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.

Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne

Votes: 1,563

36. Civvies (1992)

55 min | Drama

Former soldiers in Britain's elite Parachute Regiment struggle to come to terms with civilian life after leaving the army.

Stars: Jason Isaacs, Elizabeth Rider, Caleb Lloyd, Bobby Coombes

Votes: 202

37. The Tudors (2007–2010)
Episode: Checkmate (2008)

TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, History, Romance

After Henry breaks all ties with the church and marries Anne, the Pope threatens him with excommunication and authorizes Anne's assassination.

Director: Colm McCarthy | Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Natalie Dormer, Maria Doyle Kennedy

Votes: 700

38. The Tudors (2007–2010)
Episode: The Act of Succession (2008)

TV-MA | 55 min | Drama, History, Romance

After princess Elisabeth's baptism, Henry orders Thomas Cromwell to draw up a bill of succession favoring his and Ann's offspring, to be accepted by an oath from all subjects. The affront ... See full summary »

Director: Colm McCarthy | Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Natalie Dormer, Maria Doyle Kennedy

Votes: 686

39. The Tudors (2007–2010)
Episode: The Definition of Love (2008)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance

When King Francis refuses to approve an engagement involving the baby but proposes one between Mary and the Dauphin, Henry begins to turn against Anne.

Director: Ciaran Donnelly | Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Natalie Dormer, Maria Doyle Kennedy

Votes: 676

40. The Tudors (2007–2010)
Episode: Matters of State (2008)

TV-MA | 56 min | Drama, History, Romance

Henry warns Anne to stay out of state affairs, but her paranoiac fear of Catherine is only alleviated with her death and Anne's new pregnancy.

Director: Dearbhla Walsh | Stars: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Natalie Dormer, Maria Doyle Kennedy

Votes: 662

41. Private Screenings (1996– )
Episode: Robert Osborne (2014)

74 min | Talk-Show

TCM host Robert Osborne discusses his life and career with guest interviewer Alec Baldwin in commemoration of Osborne's 20 years with the network.

Director: Sean Cameron | Stars: Alec Baldwin, Robert Osborne, Diane Baker, Arlene Dahl

Votes: 105

42. Becket (1964)

PG-13 | 148 min | Biography, Drama, History

King Henry II of England comes to terms with his affection for his close friend and confidant Thomas Becket, who finds his true honor by observing God's divine will rather than the King's.

Director: Peter Glenville | Stars: Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, John Gielgud, Gino Cervi

Votes: 15,868

43. 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: 5,445

44. Masada (1981)

394 min | Action, Drama, History

After the destruction of the Second Temple, nine hundred Jewish zealots hold out against a five thousand man Roman legion on the mountaintop fortress of Masada.

Stars: Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera, Alan Feinstein

Votes: 2,435

45. BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)

Drama

Series of television plays performed live.

Stars: Richard Caldicot, George Woodbridge, Robert Brown, Michael Brennan

Votes: 179

46. Stardust: Good Omens - The Making of Stardust (2007 Video)

30 min | Short, Fantasy

Add a Plot

Director: Jon Mefford | Stars: Gavin Bocquet, Peter Chiang, Charlie Cox, Claire Danes

Votes: 13

47. Uncle Silas (1989)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1989)

58 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

After the death of her father, Maud goes to live with her guardian Uncle Silas but she refuses to believe the horrifying allegations about his involvement in a brutal murder. With the ... See full summary »

Director: Peter Hammond | Stars: Peter O'Toole, Beatie Edney, Jane Lapotaire, Tim Woodward

Votes: 7

48. The Last Emperor (1987)

PG-13 | 163 min | Biography, Drama, History

Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi.

Director: Bernardo Bertolucci | Stars: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying

Votes: 111,622 | Gross: $43.98M

49. The American Sportsman (1965– )

60 min | Sport

One of the first hunting and fishing shows with celebrity participants. It aired on the ABC television network on Sunday afternoons. The show would visit locations in the USA, Canada, Africa, and locations around the globe.

Stars: Curt Gowdy, Joe Foss, Bing Crosby, Phil Harris

Votes: 48

50. Man and Superman (1982 TV Movie)

Drama

A story of modern London life, where the ordinary man strives to maintain his position as a gentleman, and the ordinary woman is concerned with marriage.

Directors: Patrick Dromgoole, Alex Kirby | Stars: Peter O'Toole, Lisa Harrow, James Grout, Timothy Ackroyd

Votes: 26