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1.
First Night (1963–1964)
Episode:
Maggie
(1964)
Drama
Director: Naomi Capon | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Joss Ackland, Joan Hickson, Scott Forbes
Votes: 115
2.
Mystery and Imagination (1966–1970)
Episode:
Room 13
(1966)
50 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Is there - or isn't there - a Room 13 at the small Danish hotel?
Director: Patrick Dromgoole | Stars: Joss Ackland, David Battley, Carl Bernard, David Buck
Votes: 11
3. The Boy with Chocolate Fingers (2011)
10 min | Short, Drama, Family
The story is about Donald McGlone, the boy with chocolate fingers (his fingers are made of chocolate). Because he is different, Donald has no friends and other children shun him. He grows ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Palmer | Stars: Adam Thomas Wright, Casper Allpress, Joss Ackland, Laura Maddison
Votes: 18
4. The Ascent of Man (1973)
50 min | Documentary, History
An account of man's development through his scientific and technological achievements.
Stars: Jacob Bronowski, Joss Ackland, Roy Dotrice, Stefan Bor-Grajewicz
Votes: 898
5. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of copper beeches, a Greek interpreter, the Norwood builder, a resident patient, the red-headed league, and one final problem.
Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Rosalie Williams, Eric Porter
Votes: 24,230
6. Survival (1961– )
Documentary
Classic long-running British nature documentary series featuring different subjects each time.
Stars: Duncan Carse, Aubrey Buxton, Andrew Sachs, Patrick Allen
Votes: 81
7. First Night (1963–1964)
Drama
Stars: Madge Ryan, Anthony Bate, James Maxwell, Michael Caine
Votes: 104
8. Mozart 1991 (1992)
27 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Krasimir Gancev | Star: Joss Ackland
Votes: 19
9. Natural World (1983– )
60 min | Documentary
Strand of documentaries on wildlife and the environment.
Stars: David Attenborough, Barry Paine, John Shrapnel, Andrew Sachs
Votes: 776
10. Horizon (I) (1964– )
50 min | Documentary
British documentary series that covers a variety of subjects in science and philosophy.
Stars: Paul Vaughan, Jack Fortune, Dilly Barlow, Colin Riach
Votes: 1,149
11.
Mystery and Imagination (1966–1970)
Episode:
A Place of One's Own
(1968)
50 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
The Smedhursts, buy the old Bellingham House which is rumoured to be haunted by a maiden believed to have been murdered by her guardians.
Director: Jonathan Alwyn | Stars: Joss Ackland, Margaret Courtenay, John Crocker, Kim Goody
Votes: 7
12.
Testament: The Bible in Animation (1996)
Episode:
Creation and the Flood
(1996)
TV-PG | 26 min | Animation, Drama, Family
As his ark crosses the drowned Earth, Noah tells his family the story of Adam and Eve, the fall of Lucifer, and the banishment from Eden.
Director: Yuri Kulakov | Stars: Joss Ackland, David Burke, Ciarán Hinds, Simon Harris
Votes: 24
13. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced out of semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet agent within MI6's echelons.
Stars: Alec Guinness, Michael Jayston, Anthony Bate, George Sewell
Votes: 9,630
14.
Biography (1987– )
Episode:
Jean Simmons: Picture Perfect
(2001)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History
Biography: Jean Simmons chronicles the life of the British film actress who was forced to move to Hollywood and wage a bitter court battle with Howard Hughes. Highlights of the program ... See full summary »
Stars: Joss Ackland, George Baker, Kirk Douglas, Peter Graves
Votes: 103
15. The Crezz (1976)
60 min | Drama
Interlinked stories telling of the lives of the residents of a rather select housing estate, the Crescent - known to these residents as "the Crezz".
Stars: Joss Ackland, Elspet Gray, Hugh Burden, Aimée Delamain
Votes: 15
16. The Christmas Eve Snowfall (2005)
13 min | Short
Two magical snowflakes bring together a couple of lonely people one cold Christmas Eve.
Director: Paul Dudbridge | Stars: Joss Ackland, Ben Pavord, Lisa Ruthven
Votes: 13
17.
Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992–1994)
Episode:
Julius Caesar
(1994)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but they have both sorely underestimated Mark Antony.
Director: Yuri Kulakov | Stars: Joss Ackland, Frances Tomelty, David Robb, Hugh Quarshie
Votes: 66
18. The Avengers (1961–1969)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners.
Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman, Linda Thorson
Votes: 8,896
19. The Gold Robbers (1969)
60 min | Crime
Tough cop Detective Chief Superintendent Cradock is assigned to track down and bring to justice the criminals behind the daring theft of five and half million pounds worth of gold bullion from an airfield in the South of England.
Stars: Peter Vaughan, Artro Morris, Richard Leech, Frederick Bartman
Votes: 104
20. When We Are Married (1987 TV Movie)
Comedy, Drama
Three couples celebrating their 25th Anniversaries have quite a surprise waiting for them.
Director: Barry Davis | Stars: Patricia Routledge, Peter Vaughan, Prunella Scales, Timothy West
Votes: 64
21. 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
22. The Adventure of English (2002– )
65 min | Documentary
The history of the English language.
Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Michael Cronin, David Gwillim, Mark Saban
Votes: 238
23. A Question of Guilt (1980)
30 min | Drama
A drama series which focused on the sad cases of three different women--Constance Kent, Mary Blandy, and Adelaide Bartlett--all 18th- and 19th-century murderesses.
Stars: Joss Ackland, Robert Stephens, Rosalind Lloyd, Mark Wing-Davey
Votes: 12
24.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979)
Episode:
Smiley Sets a Trap
(1979)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Smiley confronts one of his suspects and gives him the results of his investigations, which could prove a considerable embarrassment to those concerned.
Director: John Irvin | Stars: Alec Guinness, Ian Bannen, Joss Ackland, Bernard Hepton
Votes: 265
25. The World About Us (1967–1987)
60 min | Documentary
A documentary series with a broad remit of geography, anthropology, and natural history subjects.
Stars: Hugh Falkus, David Attenborough, Barry Paine, Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Votes: 36
26. First and Last (1989 TV Movie)
Comedy, Drama
A retired man decides to fulfill his life-time ambition and walk the length of Britain from Land's End to John O'Groats. The film centres around the "discovery" of himself, the relationship... See full summary »
Director: Alan Dossor | Stars: Joss Ackland, Pat Heywood, Patricia Routledge, Lionel Jeffries
Votes: 84
27. A Quiet Conspiracy (1989)
240 min | Thriller
A retired journalist finds that his life is in danger when he uncovers details of a secret NATO project.
Stars: Joss Ackland, Hartmut Becker, Sarah Winman, Stuart Milligan
Votes: 11
28.
The Ascent of Man (1973)
Episode:
The Hidden Structure
(1973)
Documentary, History
Man learns the hidden structure of all things.
Director: Mick Jackson | Stars: Joss Ackland, Jacob Bronowski
Votes: 60
29.
Ashenden (1991)
Episode:
The Traitor
(1991)
Drama
A quiet Englishman, Caypor, has chosen to spend the war in Switzerland, as his wife is German. But Ashenden suspects he may be a spy, and may have to be killed.
Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Alex Jennings, László Borbély, Christopher Baines, Hilary Drake
Votes: 5
30.
Queenie (1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1987)
120 min | Drama, Romance
While growing up in the tumultuous early 20th century colonial India in an upper middle class Indian family, young beautiful Anglo-Indian girl Queenie who easily passes for white must deal with racism, bullying and sexual predators.
Director: Larry Peerce | Stars: Joss Ackland, Martin Balsam, Claire Bloom, Gary Cady
Votes: 8
31. The Sweeney (1975–1978)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Jack Regan and George Carter are hard-edged detectives in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police. They pursue villains by methods which are underhanded and often illegal, frequently violent and - more often than not - successful.
Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, John Alkin
Votes: 2,656
32. The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978–1985)
BBC adaptations of all 37 plays wholly and authoritatively credited to William Shakespeare.
Stars: Brenda Bruce, Jon Finch, David Gwillim, Rob Edwards
Votes: 52
33.
Midsomer Murders (1997– )
Episode:
Vixen's Run
(2006)
TV-14 | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sir Freddy Butler collapses during a speech. The PM suggests the death is due to natural causes, however Barnaby is not convinced. Sir Freddy's will is stolen and his lawyer's house is burned down in an arson attack.
Director: Peter Smith | Stars: John Nettles, Jason Hughes, Jane Wymark, Laura Howard
Votes: 923
34.
Secret History (1991– )
Episode:
Witchfinder General
(2002)
60 min | Documentary, History
Director: Jonathan Hacker | Stars: Joss Ackland, Anna Barry, Paul Darrow, Sharon Duce
Votes: 11
35.
The Adventure of English (2002– )
Episode:
The Battle for the Language of the Bible
(2003)
Documentary
The Protestant Reformation changes English from the language in the street to the language on the pulpit.
Stars: Joss Ackland, Melvyn Bragg, Mark Saban
Votes: 11
36. The Persuaders! (1971–1972)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Two worlds collide when Lord Brett Sinclair, a titled British man, and Danny Wilde, a Bronx-raised, self-made American, reluctantly join forces to right wrongs and protect the innocent.
Stars: Tony Curtis, Roger Moore, Laurence Naismith, Juliet Harmer
Votes: 5,902
37. Detective (1964–1969)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology series featuring adaptations of detective stories.
Stars: Rupert Davies, Ralph Michael, Barbara Couper, Esmond Knight
Votes: 27
38. Looks Familiar (1970– )
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Nostalgia based panel chat show.
Stars: Denis Norden, Bob Monkhouse, Arthur Askey, Ted Ray
Votes: 29
39. Blackmail (1965–1966)
Drama
Blackmail, in all its meanings and forms, was the central theme of the episodes comprising this series.
Stars: Ray Marioni, Derrick Sherwin, Aubrey Richards, Ian Hendry
Votes: 21
40. The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1982 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 162 min | Drama
Jane Lapotaire and Joss Ackland star in this adaptation of Rudolph Besier's play. Elizabeth Barrett is kept a virtual prisoner by her father. Then the poet Robert Browning bursts into her life.
Director: Michael Darlow | Stars: Jane Lapotaire, Joss Ackland, Jeremy Brett, Nigel Stock
Votes: 44
41. A World in Arms (2001– )
150 min | Drama
From the French revolution in 1789 to the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, two great empires battled over land and sea and ideology.
Stars: Denis Lawson, Simon Chadwick, Miles Richardson, Daniel Leatherdale
Votes: 13
42.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
Episode:
The Copper Beeches
(1985)
TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Violet Hunter has been offered the role of governess at an estate in Hampshire but the employer insists that for the role she will be obliged to cut her hair short. Her perturbation at this causes her to seek Sherlock Holmes's advice.
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Joss Ackland, Natasha Richardson
Votes: 1,118
43.
The Avengers (1961–1969)
Episode:
The Morning After
(1969)
TV-14 | 52 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Having been rendered unconscious by knock-out gas in his pursuit of rogue agent Jimmy Merlin, Steed awakes to find that London is deserted and under martial law, headed by Brigadier Hansing... See full summary »
Director: John Hough | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Linda Thorson, Peter Barkworth, Penelope Horner
Votes: 216
44.
Pinocchio (2008– )
Episode:
Part 2
(2009)
89 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Blue Fairy rescues Pinocchio from his dilemma, but again ignores her instructions, creating more problems. Meanwhile and thinking the boy was kidnapped and sent to America, Geppetto builds a boat and sets sail but got lost on the sea.
Director: Alberto Sironi | Stars: Joss Ackland, Lucio Aiello, Giovanni Argante, Domenico Balsamo
Votes: 5
45.
The Ascent of Man (1973)
Episode:
The Grain in the Stone
(1973)
Documentary, History
Man invents architecture.
Director: Mick Jackson | Stars: Joss Ackland, Jacob Bronowski
Votes: 60
46. Midsomer Murders (1997– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.
Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson, Neil Dudgeon
Votes: 39,512
47. Kingdom (2007–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
Solicitor Peter Kingdom runs a small Norfolk legal practice with apprentice Lyle and secretary Gloria, assisting eccentric locals. Peter lives with unstable sister Beatrice and recently lost half-brother Simon mysteriously.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Karl Davies, Celia Imrie, Tony Slattery
Votes: 2,964
48. Enemy at the Door (1978–1980)
TV-14 | 650 min | Drama, War
During the Second World War, the inhabitants of Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands, try to cope with the German occupation.
Stars: Alfred Burke, Bernard Horsfall, Antonia Pemberton, Simon Cadell
Votes: 394
49. Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973–1974)
30 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
"Orson Welles' Great Mysteries" was a United Kingdom hosted anthology mystery and supernatural series, hosted by Orson Welles.
Stars: Orson Welles, Christopher Lee, Dean Stockwell, Joan Collins
Votes: 233
50. Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992–1994)
TV-Y7 | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Condensed animated adaptations of plays by William Shakespeare.
Stars: Alec McCowen, Michael Kitchen, Suzanne Burden, John Warner
Votes: 360