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1.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
Return to Cranford: Part Three - November1844
(2009)
TV-PG | Drama
A surprise wedding causes a fracture in friendships and tragedy strikes. Matty feels she has opened Pandora's box and fears that Cranford will never recover.
Director: Simon Curtis | Stars: Tom Hiddleston, Jodie Whittaker, Judi Dench, Jim Carter
Votes: 8
2. 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
3. The London Programme (1975–2008)
60 min | News
London Regional Current Affairs programme. Some weeks political, some weeks cultural. Greg Dyke was the Deputy Editor.
Stars: Trevor Phillips, Godfrey Hodgson, John Taylor, Andrew Phillips
Votes: 54
4.
Theatre 625 (1964–1968)
Episode:
Talking to a Stranger 4: The Innocent Must Suffer
(1966)
90 min | Drama
Todays theme: Talking to a Stranger 4: The Innocent Must Suffer.
Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Margery Mason, Maurice Denham, Michael Bryant, Judi Dench
Votes: 22
5.
Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Episode:
Set Speeches and Soliloquies
(1982)
51 min | Documentary
John Barton and members of the RSC present a workshop on how Shakespeare used the soliloquy to directly connect the character with the audience.
Director: John Carlaw | Stars: John Barton, Tony Church, Sinéad Cusack, Judi Dench
Votes: 8
6.
Who Do You Think You Are? (2004– )
Episode:
Judi Dench
(2021)
Documentary, Biography, History
Celebrated actress Judi Dench learns about her beloved father's time in WWI and her mother's Danish ancestors which takes her on a profound Shakespearean journey.
Director: Harvey Lilley | Stars: Judi Dench, Phil Davis, Finty Williams, Sam Williams
Votes: 70
7.
BBC Proms (2010–2018)
Episode:
Prom 19: Sondheim at 80
(2010)
Music
In celebration of Stephen Sondheim's unique talents a star-studded cast performs songs from some of his best-loved shows. Bryn Terfel is the demon barber of Fleet Street and he's joined by ... See full summary »
Directors: Bridget Caldwell, David M. Thompson | Stars: Katie Derham, David Charles Abell, BBC Concert Orchestra, Simon Russell Beale
Votes: 20
8.
The Shock of the New (1980)
Episode:
The Mechanical Paradise
(1980)
Documentary
The irruption of the machine as a catalyst for the change in the forms and visions of artists in the early twentieth century. Cubism and Futurism as the movement of modern world and embodied in a canvas.
Directors: Robin Lough, Lorna Pegram, David Richardson | Stars: Robert Hughes, Judi Dench, Martin Jarvis
Votes: 14
9. Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends (2022 TV Special)
130 min | Music
A memorial concert dedicated to the work of the late Stephen Sondheim, performed by many of his old friends.
Director: Brett Sullivan | Stars: Cameron Mackintosh, Michael Ball, Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon
Votes: 43
10. Sir Peter Hall Remembered (2017 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Sally Norris | Stars: Jeremy Irons, Peter Hall, Alan Ayckbourn, Janet Baker
Votes: 32
11. Weekend in Wallop (1984 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Comedy
Director: Stephen Pile | Stars: Jenny Agutter, Maria Aitken, Rowan Atkinson, Paul Bradley
Votes: 24
12.
Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Episode:
Rehearsing the Text
(1982)
53 min | Documentary
John Barton and the actors analyze a scene from Twelfth Night, identifying pointers towards character and staging.
Director: John Carlaw | Stars: John Barton, Judi Dench, Richard Pasco, Norman Rodway
Votes: 6
13. The Repair Shop (2017– )
30 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
Some of Britain's most skilled restoration experts breathe new life into much-cherished family heirlooms that are dropped off by members of the public, who reveal the personal stories behind the items.
Stars: Jay Blades, Bill Paterson, William Kirk, Steven Fletcher
Votes: 1,966
14. Fifty Years on Stage (2013 TV Movie)
151 min | Comedy, Drama
The Royal National Theatre celebrates 50 years of excellent theatre, with extracts of some of the best plays of the last five decades, peformed by the countries best performers.
Directors: Nicholas Hytner, Tim Van Someren, Howard Davies, Rufus Norris, Alex Sims | Stars: Roger Allam, Samuel Anderson, Alan Ayckbourn, Jonathan Bailey
Votes: 279
15. Weird History (2018– )
History
The chronicles of history that was never covered in high school. The extreme, the unexpected, the untold and the flat-out weird parts of history. Because as weird as people seem today, we don't hold a candle to history.
Stars: Tom Blank, Michael Swaim, Grand Duchess Maria, Prince Philip
Votes: 8
16. Hey, Mr. Producer! The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh (1998 TV Special)
Unrated | 164 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
A collection of selected scenes from some of the most popular plays produced by Cameron Mackintosh.
Director: Gavin Taylor | Stars: Julie Andrews, Russ Abbot, Michael Ball, John Barrowman
Votes: 386
17. Happy Anniversary Mr. Bond (2002 TV Movie)
25 min | Documentary
Director: Pip Ayers | Stars: David Castell, John Glen, Lewis Gilbert, Christopher Lee
Votes: 18
18.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
May 1843
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Martha and Jem are married and move into Miss Matty's home as lodgers. Dr. Harrison learns that Sophy has been sent away to stay with an aunt in Shropshire. When she returns home she ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Claudie Blakley, Andrew Buchan, Judi Dench, Lisa Dillon
Votes: 225
19.
Staged (2020–2023)
Episode:
The Cookie Jar
(2020)
Not Rated | 15 min | Comedy, Drama
Jo drafts in the voice of experience to get Michael and David in line. Georgia shares David's work without him knowing. Michael seeks resolution on what has happened to his neighbour.
Director: Simon Evans | Stars: Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Georgia Tennant, Anna Lundberg
Votes: 362
20.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
In Love and War
(1980)
51 min | Drama
As war rages, Fanny and the Radletts reunite to live at Alconleigh, while Linda desperately awaits word from Fabrice.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Lucy Gutteridge, Jean-Pierre Cassel
Votes: 11
21.
Very Important Pennis (1996–1997)
Episode:
Very Important Pennis: Part 1
(1996)
Comedy
Stars: Paul Kaye, Kriss Akabusi, Giorgio Armani, Baz Bamigboye
Votes: 26
22.
The London Programme (1975–2008)
Episode:
Saving the Rose Theatre
(1989)
News
Director: Nick Metcalfe | Stars: Trevor Phillips, Peggy Ashcroft, Tony Banks, Martin Biddle
Votes: 47
23.
The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
Episode:
Dame Judi Dench/Hugh Jackman/Michael B. Jordan/Eugene Levy/Paul Rudd/Michael Douglas/Pink
(2023)
TV-14 | 49 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Graham is joined by Dame Judi Dench, Hugh Jackman, Michael B. Jordan, Eugene Levy, Paul Rudd and Michael Douglas. With music from Pink.
Director: Toby Baker | Stars: Graham Norton, Judi Dench, Hugh Jackman, Michael B. Jordan
Votes: 44
24. Spaceship Earth (1982)
20 min | Short
A dark ride in EPCOT that takes you through the amazing story of human communication. From the prehistoric times and the development of language to present day and future technology this ... See full summary »
Stars: Walter Cronkite, Judi Dench, Jeremy Irons, Vic Perrin
Votes: 149
25. Royal Carols: Together at Christmas (2022 TV Special)
59 min | Music
Director: Diccon Ramsay | Stars: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Nicola Adams, Ashley Banjo, Samantha Barks
Votes: 6
26.
BBC2 Play of the Week (1977–1979)
Episode:
On Giant's Shoulders
(1979)
90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Len and Hazel Wiles, a middle-aged childless couple who live on a remote farm, decide to adopt a coloured boy, Terry, who has no limbs because of the effects of Thalidomide. They encounter ... See full summary »
Director: Anthony Simmons | Stars: Judi Dench, Bryan Pringle, Terry Wiles, Hilda Braid
Votes: 44
27.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
A Surprise for Jean
(1997)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Jean has been complaining about the lack of surprise in her and Lionel's life. Taking this to mean that Jean is bored, Lionel decides to plan a surprise vacation telling Jean at the last ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 104
28.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
Monsieur Le Duc
(1980)
53 min | Drama
In Paris, Linda meets Fabrice de Sauveterre and an affair begins, but their happiness is soon threatened by war.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Jean-Pierre Cassel, Lucy Gutteridge, Michael Williams, John Moffatt
Votes: 11
29.
Angelina Ballerina (2001–2009)
Episode:
Angelina in the Wings/Arthur the Butterfly
(2001)
TV-Y | 12 min | Animation, Family
Angelina nurses a sick butterfly back to health and then realizes that she must set him free.
Directors: Roger McIntosh, Kitty Taylor | Stars: Finty Williams, Judi Dench, Jo Wyatt, Keith Wickham
Votes: 13
30. RuPaul's Drag Race (2009– )
TV-14 | 63 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
RuPaul searches for America's next drag superstar.
Stars: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, Jason Carter
Votes: 23,342
31. Staged (2020–2023)
TV-MA | 22 min | Comedy, Drama
David Tennant and Michael Sheen star as two actors whose West End play has been put on hold due to Covid-19, but whose director has persuaded them to carry on rehearsing online.
Stars: David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Georgia Tennant, Anna Lundberg
Votes: 10,132
32. The Shock of the New (1980)
60 min | Documentary
A definitive eight part series on the rise and fall of the modern art movement presented by critic Robert Hughes.
Stars: Robert Hughes, Tony Church, Martin Jarvis, Judi Dench
Votes: 162
33. 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
34. One Taste Is Never Enough... The Pleasures of 'Chocolat' (2000 TV Movie)
29 min | Documentary
Stars: Lasse Hallström, Leslie Holleran, David Brown, Kit Golden
Votes: 46
35.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Visiting Rocky
(1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
After an embarrassing performance at rowing on the river, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire where she meets his father, Rocky and his eccentric housekeeper Mrs. Bale. While in Hampshire, Lionel learns that his father plans on re-marrying.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Frank Middlemass
Votes: 126
36.
Theatre 625 (1964–1968)
Episode:
Talking to a Stranger 3: Gladly, My Cross-Eyed Bear
(1966)
90 min | Drama
Director: Christopher Morahan | Stars: Michael Bryant, Maurice Denham, Judi Dench, Maryann Turner
Votes: 16
37.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
August 1842
(2007)
TV-14 | 58 min | Drama
After a few months in the village, Dr. Harrison has caught the eye of several of the young ladies. He has focused his attention on the parson's daughter, Sophie Hutton, and hopes to spend ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Simon Woods, Lesley Manville, Rosy Byrne, Julia McKenzie
Votes: 244
38.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
April 1843
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Railway construction begins. Dr. Harrison speaks to Sophy's father and he agrees that they can step out together. Harrison emphasizes that he cannot ask for her hand until he is better ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Andrew Buchan, Imelda Staunton, Lisa Dillon, Judi Dench
Votes: 213
39.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
Foreigners Are Fiends
(1980)
51 min | Drama
Cedric works to revitalize Lady Montdore, Lady Montdore and Polly reconcile, and Linda tries to help Christian's cause.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Vivian Pickles, Michael Cochrane
Votes: 12
40.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
Return to Cranford: Part Two - October 1844
(2009)
TV-14 | 88 min | Drama
Everyone is overjoyed at the news that William Buxton and Peggy Bell are to be married - except it all comes as news to the elder Mr. Buxton who thinks his son is marrying beneath himself. ... See full summary »
Director: Simon Curtis | Stars: Lesley Sharp, Jodie Whittaker, Tom Hiddleston, Jonathan Pryce
Votes: 308
41.
The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
Episode:
Daniel Craig/Dame Judi Dench/Javier Bardem/Of Monsters and Men
(2012)
TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Steve Smith | Stars: Graham Norton, Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem
Votes: 40
42.
Vicious (2013–2016)
Episode:
Anniversary
(2013)
TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy
Freddie and Stuart are having a party to celebrate their 49th anniversary. Ash accidentally invites Stuart's mother Mildred, who doesn't know her son is gay.
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, Frances de la Tour, Iwan Rheon
Votes: 290
43.
The Hollow Crown (2012–2016)
Episode:
Richard III
(2016)
TV-14 | 129 min | Drama, History, War
Evil Richard plots his path to rule and layers that path with bodies of friend and foe alike.
Director: Dominic Cooke | Stars: Josef Altin, Isaac Andrews, Paul Bazely, Geoff Bell
Votes: 668
44. 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: 13,171
45. Portrait Artist of the Year (2013– )
Family, Reality-TV
Artists around the UK come together to compete for who has the best original celebrity portrait.
Stars: Kate Bryan, Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, Joan Bakewell
Votes: 398
46. 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: 11,490
47. J.R.R.T.: A Film Portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien (1996 Video)
110 min | Documentary, Fantasy
A portrait of an enduring author illustrated by his own drawings plus family photographs, with reminiscences from his children, commentary by Tom Shippey and Verlyn Flieger, and excerpts from his works read by Dame Judi Dench.
Director: Derek Bailey | Stars: Judi Dench, Christopher Tolkien, Tom Shippey, John Tolkien
Votes: 95
48.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Pardon?
(1998)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
The family begins to notice that Lionel has become a tad hard of hearing. Feeling that they must do something about it, Jean, Judy and Sandy enlist Alistair's help in trying to find a way to tell Lionel, gently.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 111
49.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Wedding Day Nerves
(1995)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Jean and Lionel try to remain calm on their wedding day, but many surprises including hiccups and missing family members don't help on the big day.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Frank Middlemass, Joan Sims
Votes: 110
50.
Film '72 (1971–2018)
Episode:
Episode dated 21 November 2005
(2005)
Talk-Show
Director: Bex Palmer | Stars: Jonathan Ross, Alice Braga, Judi Dench, Jodie Foster
Votes: 13