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1.
Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2001)
TV-14 | 95 min | Biography, Drama, War
The life of Anne Frank and her family from the winter 1943-1944 to end of WWII: their arrest in Amsterdam; deportation to Westerbork, Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen; return of Anne's father who discovers her diary.
Director: Robert Dornhelm | Stars: Ben Kingsley, Hannah Taylor Gordon, Tatjana Blacher, Brenda Blethyn
Votes: 49
2. The Storyteller (1987–1989)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
An old storyteller tells European folk tales to his sarcastic dog.
Stars: John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder, David Greenaway
Votes: 5,009
3.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
Episode:
Persona
(2008)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While trying to stop a case of domestic abuse, Benson crosses paths with a woman who has been a fugitive for over 30 years and claims that she was also a domestic abuse victim.
Director: Helen Shaver | Stars: Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer, Ice-T
Votes: 1,247
4. Yes Minister (1980–1984)
TV-PG | 679 min | Comedy
The Right Honorable James Hacker has landed the plum job of Cabinet Minister to the Department of Administration. At last he is in a position of power and can carry out some long-needed reforms, or so he thinks.
Stars: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott
Votes: 16,574
5. Bedroom Farce (1980 TV Movie)
120 min | Comedy
Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Michael Denison, Derek Newark, Maria Aitken, Stephen Moore
Votes: 9
6. Yes You Can (2001)
Not Rated | 5 min | Comedy, Short
Slapstick comedy about a teenage lad trying in vain to get a job in a cruel city
Director: Matt Bloom | Stars: Simon Bates, Brenda Blethyn, Emma Bunton, Paul Hays-Marshall
Votes: 27
7.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Dark Road
(2016)
Not Rated | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Vera investigates the murder of a 56-year-old grandmother discovered by a young girl on the wild and desolate Northumberland moors.
Director: Marek Losey | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Cush Jumbo
Votes: 3,550
8.
Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2001)
TV-14 | 85 min | Biography, Drama, War
The life of Anne Frank and her family from 1939 to the winter 1943-1944: pre-war fears, invasion of Netherlands by German troops, hiding in Amsterdam.
Director: Robert Dornhelm | Stars: Ben Kingsley, Hannah Taylor Gordon, Tatjana Blacher, Brenda Blethyn
Votes: 48
9. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,206
10. Rumpole of the Bailey (1978–1992)
Not Rated | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of a portly and eccentric criminal law barrister.
Stars: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie
Votes: 1,727
11. 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: 11,499
12.
Between the Sheets (2003– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2003)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Robin Sheppard | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Alun Armstrong, Julie Graham, Richard Armitage
Votes: 11
13. The Best of 'So Graham Norton' (2004 Video)
Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Graham Norton introduces highlights from the first three series of his Channel 4 chat show, including previously unseen footage.
Director: Steve Smith | Stars: Graham Norton, Pamela Anderson, Ursula Andress, Alexis Arquette
Votes: 166
14. Vera (2011–2025)
TV-PG | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope leads her team as they face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape.
Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, Riley Jones, Kenny Doughty
Votes: 20,157
15. That Uncertain Feeling (1986– )
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Married assistant librarian John Lewis 's mainstay is fantasy, until Mrs Gruffydd -Williams enters his life with interests and offers decidedly non-literary.
Stars: Denis Lawson, Brenda Blethyn, Sheila Gish, David Calder
Votes: 7
16.
Rumpole of the Bailey (1978–1992)
Episode:
Rumpole and the Genuine Article
(1983)
Not Rated | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Rumpole defends an eccentric artist in a forgery case before the newly appointed Judge Featherstone.
Director: Robert Knights | Stars: Leo McKern, Peggy Thorpe-Bates, Emlyn Williams, Brenda Blethyn
Votes: 97
17.
Yes Minister (1980–1984)
Episode:
The Greasy Pole
(1981)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Sir Humphrey Appleby is approached the head of the British Chemical Corporation to secure the Minister's support for the production of proponol, also known as metadioxin. Although the ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Whitmore | Stars: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Brenda Blethyn
Votes: 315
18.
Outside Edge (1994–1996)
Episode:
The Blister
(1995)
Comedy
Roger has problems when injuries threaten to destroy his perfect team, Miriam struggles to come to terms with what happened in Dorking, and Kevin blames Maggie when he finds a blister on his entire raison d'être.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Robert Daws, Timothy Spall, Denis Lill
Votes: 12
19.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
The Rising Tide
(2023)
TV-PG | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Vera investigates an apparent suicide. Finding evidence it was murder, she and her team pursue the killer, wondering if they'll survive to see Christmas.
Director: Paul Gay | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Ibinabo Jack
Votes: 386
20.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
The Seagull
(2019)
TV-PG | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Vera must find the connection between a skeleton discovered underneath the site of a notorious burnt-out nightclub and a present day murder.
Director: Declan O'Dwyer | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Ibinabo Jack
Votes: 554
21. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
This series follows the Special Victims Unit, a specially trained squad of detectives in the New York City Police Department that investigate sexually related crimes.
Stars: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, Dann Florek
Votes: 125,357
22.
Outside Edge (1994–1996)
Episode:
The Club Meeting
(1995)
Comedy
Roger and Alex try to win support from the players ahead of the EGM, Dennis tells Shirley that she's been wasting her time looking at houses, and Maggie informs Kevin that she wants them to remarry in a church.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Robert Daws, Timothy Spall, Denis Lill
Votes: 11
23.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Little Lazarus
(2011)
Not Rated | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Vera finds herself acting as caretaker for a boy whose mother was murdered in front of his eyes.
Director: Paul Whittington | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, David Leon, Wunmi Mosaku, Paul Ritter
Votes: 674
24.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Silent Voices
(2012)
Not Rated | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A well-respected social worker has been drowned, and in her most famous case a child was drowned by his mother. What exactly is the connection?
Director: Paul Whittington | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, David Leon, Paul Ritter, Jon Morrison
Votes: 661
25.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Blue
(2023)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Joel Kingston is a copper's copper from a respected and notable police family but when he is found dead, floating in a park lake, DCI Vera Stanhope finds herself investigating both sides of the thin blue line in order to find his killer.
Director: Khurrum M. Sultan | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Ibinabo Jack
Votes: 413
26.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
The Darkest Evening
(2023)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Mystery
During a massive storm, Vera comes across an abandoned car with a baby inside. With no phone signal and roads blocked by storm damage Vera is forced to seek refuge somewhere she'd rather not be.
Director: Paul Gay | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Ibinabo Jack
Votes: 457
27.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Fast Love
(2024)
TV-PG | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A market trader is found dead on a country bridge in what appears to be a deliberate hit-and-run. Inspector Vera Stanhope investigates the victim's life to determine who killed him and why.
Director: Claire Winyard | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, David Leon, Jon Morrison, Riley Jones
Votes: 376
28.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Home
(2018)
Not Rated | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Quiet life in suburbia takes a dark turn when a woman is discovered lying dead in her back garden.
Director: Chris Baugh | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Kingsley Ben-Adir
Votes: 590
29. Secrets & Lies (1996)
R | 136 min | Comedy, Drama
Following the death of her adoptive parents, a successful young black optometrist establishes contact with her biological mother -- a lonely white factory worker living in poverty in East London.
Director: Mike Leigh | Stars: Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Phyllis Logan, Claire Rushbrook
Votes: 47,238 | Gross: $13.42M
30. Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001)
Not Rated | 95 min | Biography, Drama, War
The life of Anne Frank and her family from 1939 to 1945: pre-war fears, invasion of Netherlands by German troops, hiding in Amsterdam, deportation to the camps, return of Anne's father.
Stars: Ben Kingsley, Hannah Taylor Gordon, Brenda Blethyn, Lili Taylor
Votes: 5,425
31. Who Dares Wins (1983–1988)
60 min | Comedy
Daring 1980s alternative comedy sketch show that helped launch the careers of a number of British comedians. Often parodies the channel it aired on. Recurring characters include Terry and Wang-Wang - a pair of swearing Pandas.
Stars: Julia Hills, Rory McGrath, Jimmy Mulville, Philip Pope
Votes: 119
32. The Stately Homes of Pride & Prejudice: Groombridge Place (2006 Video)
4 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Roly Rickord, Joe Wright, Sarah Greenwood, Paul Webster
Votes: 12
33. Pride & Prejudice: On Set Diaries (2006 Video)
6 min | Documentary, Short
Stars: Donald Sutherland, Talulah Riley, Brenda Blethyn, Tom Hollander
Votes: 28
34.
The Storyteller (1987–1989)
Episode:
A Story Short
(1988)
TV-G | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Storyteller recounts the time he was caught making a fool of the royal cook and, as punishment meted out by the King, must tell one story a day for a year. All goes well until the very last day when he suffers from storyteller's block.
Director: Charles Sturridge | Stars: John Hurt, Bryan Pringle, John Kavanagh, Brenda Blethyn
Votes: 244
35.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Dirty
(2020)
TV-PG | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
DCI Vera Stanhope must piece together Luke Sumner's final hours in order to investigate his murder.
Director: Delyth Thomas | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Ibinabo Jack
Votes: 495
36.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Witness
(2021)
TV-PG | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When a well-respected local builder is found beaten to death on the steps of the Collingwood Monument, Vera questions how such a seemingly beloved and imposing figure could be attacked so viciously.
Director: Paul Gay | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Ibinabo Jack
Votes: 560
37.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Recovery
(2021)
TV-PG | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Vera is called to the scene of a murdered support worker who is found hidden among the bleak woodlands of Northumberland National Park. Was this an attack of opportunity or a carefully planned ambush?
Director: Christiana Ebohon-Green | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Ibinabo Jack
Votes: 596
38.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Tender
(2024)
TV-PG | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Vera is on track to uncover an intriguing yet puzzling case when the body of a young girl is discovered at the side of an isolated railway crossing.
Director: Jermain Julien | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, David Leon, Jon Morrison, Riley Jones
Votes: 294
39. Chance in a Million (1984–1986)
25 min | Comedy
Tom Chance's life is filled with coincidences, leading to his meeting Alison and frequent wrongful arrests. Despite evidence, the Police Sergeant instructs officers not to arrest him due to the pattern of coincidences.
Stars: Simon Callow, Brenda Blethyn, Bill Pertwee, Deddie Davies
Votes: 289
40. Mysterious Creatures (2006 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
A middle age couple struggle to find a diagnosis for their adult daughters erratic behaviour with tragic consequences.
Director: David Evans | Stars: Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Rebekah Staton, Judy Flynn
Votes: 93
41. A Taste of My Life (2006–2008)
30 min | Documentary, Biography, Talk-Show
Nigel Slater interviews celebrities about their lives and the food that has affected them.
Stars: Nigel Slater, Meera Syal, Jo Brand, Richard E. Grant
Votes: 88
42. Dale's All Stars (2000– )
A live prime-time BBC1 Television chat show hosted by Dale Winton. Broadcast on Wednesday evenings between 8.00pm and 9.00pm, it also includes the mid week National Lottery draw. Dale's ... See full summary »
Stars: Dale Winton, Brenda Blethyn, Jane Seymour, Billie Piper
Votes: 11
43.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
The Imitation Game
(1980)
92 min | Comedy, Drama
A young woman involved in secret work during World War II finds herself in difficulties, and maybe even danger - from her own side.
Director: Richard Eyre | Stars: Harriet Walter, Lorna Yabsley, Bernard Gallagher, Gillian Martell
Votes: 34
44.
Outside Edge (1994–1996)
Episode:
The New Pitch
(1996)
Comedy
Brent Park Cricket Club prepare for the opening ceremony of their new pitch and pavilion.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Robert Daws, Timothy Spall, Denis Lill
Votes: 11
45.
Outside Edge (1994–1996)
Episode:
Discretion
(1995)
Comedy
Miriam demands that Roger talk to the players about events in Dorking, Maggie insists that she's happy despite not having a child in her life, and the opposition captain refuses to allow an injured Nigel to use a runner.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Robert Daws, Timothy Spall, Denis Lill
Votes: 10
46.
Outside Edge (1994–1996)
Episode:
The Barbeque
(1995)
Comedy
Roger sets his sights on a fast bowler who has just moved into the area, Maggie gets her claws into Alex after he gives Kevin the brush-off, and Bob worries about how his first wife will react to Ginnie being pregnant.
Director: Nick Hurran | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Robert Daws, Josie Lawrence, Timothy Spall
Votes: 10
47.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
As the Crow Flies
(2022)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A primary school teacher is found dead at the bottom of a cliff-side coastal walkway. What appears to be a terrible accident quickly becomes a murder investigation as Vera discovers evidence the body has been tampered with.
Director: Waris Islam | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Ibinabo Jack
Votes: 475
48.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
Vital Signs
(2022)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The body of a woman, wrapped in fabric, is found in a burned out car.
Director: Rob Evans | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Ibinabo Jack
Votes: 407
49.
Vera (2011–2025)
Episode:
The Way the Wind Blows
(2022)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The body of a young woman has been washed up on the banks of the River Tyne. Although she was a popular colleague, loyal friend, and loving mother and wife, we uncover a web of intrigue, betrayal, and lost promises.
Director: Chris Foggin | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Ibinabo Jack
Votes: 374
50.
War and Peace (2007)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2007)
102 min | Drama, History, Romance
Napoleon's tumultuous relations with Russia including his disastrous 1812 invasion serve as the backdrop for the tangled personal lives of two aristocratic families.
Director: Robert Dornhelm | Stars: Clémence Poésy, Alessio Boni, Alexander Beyer, Malcolm McDowell
Votes: 71