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1.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
Trilby
(1976)
Drama
Trilby, a young Irish girl in Paris, falls under the influence of the sinister hypnotist Svengali.
Director: Piers Haggard | Stars: Alan Badel, Sinéad Cusack, Stuart Fox, Michael Anthony
Votes: 12
2.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
Housework
(1984)
Comedy, Drama
Ann is in hospital leaving martin to manage at home by himself. He plans everything down to the finest detail, but the best laid plans.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 88
3. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
TV-PG | 95 min | Comedy
Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.
Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roger Lloyd Pack, Buster Merryfield
Votes: 56,767
4.
The Duchess of Duke Street (1976–1977)
Episode:
Shadows
(1977)
TV-PG | 54 min | Drama
Charlie returns to London and the Bentinck when he's been wounded and puts on a cheerful and brave face, but his situation is far more serious, as Louisa and the Major suspected.
Director: Bill Bain | Stars: Gemma Jones, Christopher Cazenove, Richard Pearson, Geoffrey Bayldon
Votes: 28
5. I, Claudius (1976)
Not Rated | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History
The personal and governmental affairs of the Julio-Claudian dynasty at the beginning of the Roman Empire, as recalled by one of its rulers.
Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed
Votes: 19,398
6.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Hail Who?
(1976)
Not Rated | 54 min | Biography, Drama, History
Caligula has not only made his horse a senator but has turned the palace into a brothel, selling off senators and their wives for sex. Although scared of him - and getting thrown into a ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Jo Rowbottom, Sheila White
Votes: 386
7.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Poison Is Queen
(1976)
Not Rated | 51 min | Biography, Drama, History
Germanicus returns from Germania in triumph and he and Claudius catch up on family news - Claudius now has a son but is not enjoying married life. He tells Germanicus what Postumus had ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, George Baker
Votes: 408
8.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Reign of Terror
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Sejanus divorces his wife in order to marry Livilla but Tiberius refuses permission and suggests that he marries Livilla's daughter Helen instead, which so enrages Livilla that she poisons ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, George Baker, Margaret Tyzack, Patricia Quinn
Votes: 395
9.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
A God in Colchester
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Whilst Claudius is invading Britain, Messalina is challenging the prostitute Scylla to see who can take the most partners, Messalina easily winning. She also takes the young senator Silius ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Sheila White, Bernard Hepton, John Cater
Votes: 355
10.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Old King Log
(1976)
Not Rated | 53 min | Biography, Drama, History
AD 54: Claudius feels that Rome should return to be a Republic but nonetheless marries his niece Agripinilla and makes her son Nero co-heir with his own, teen-aged son Britannicus. Aware of... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Bernard Hepton, John Cater, Barbara Young
Votes: 352
11.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Zeus, by Jove!
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Tiberius summons Caligula and his cousin Gemellus to Capri, declaring them his joint successors. Soon afterwards Tiberius is smothered by Macro, on the orders of Caligula, and his death is ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Margaret Tyzack, Beth Morris
Votes: 380
12. 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
13.
The Duchess of Duke Street (1976–1977)
Episode:
A Test of Love
(1976)
TV-PG | 55 min | Drama
With the death of His Majesty, King Edward VII, an era ends for Britain and for Louisa Trotter. Pressing forward, however, Charlie Tyrell (Lord Haslemere) has proposed to lovely Margaret ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Bain | Stars: Gemma Jones, Christopher Cazenove, Anton Rodgers, John Cater
Votes: 36
14.
The Duchess of Duke Street (1976–1977)
Episode:
The Patriots
(1977)
TV-PG | 52 min | Drama
Louisa is concerned when a government official informs her that the Bentinck has become a spies nest and implicates a member of her staff.
Director: Bill Bain | Stars: Gemma Jones, Derek Farr, Alan Gifford, Jeremy Clyde
Votes: 25
15.
Moonbase 3 (1973)
Episode:
Castor and Pollux
(1973)
Drama, Sci-Fi
While Caulder explores the possibility of participating in a joint expedition to Jupiter with the Russians, an accident during a routine docking manoeuvre with a satellite leaves a shuttle ... See full summary »
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: Donald Houston, Ralph Bates, Fiona Gaunt, Barry Lowe
Votes: 12
16.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Fool's Luck
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Claudius accepts the crown and spares all the conspirators except Cassius for killing Caligula's wife and family. He also deifies Livia. Messalina, having borne him children, persuades him ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Sheila White, Bernard Hepton, John Cater
Votes: 359
17.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Queen of Heaven
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Tiberius embarks on a series of acts of debauchery, having sex with anybody he pleases, with Caligula a willing participant. Livia is shocked and Tiberius arranges to give her a horoscope ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, George Baker, Margaret Tyzack
Votes: 400
18. Testament of Youth (1979)
275 min | Drama, Romance, War
Vera Brittain's world falls to pieces around her as, one by one, the young men of her circle are caught up in the Great War.
Stars: Cheryl Campbell, Emrys James, Jane Wenham, Peter Woodward
Votes: 161
19. Bluebell (1986– )
50 min | Drama
The true story of Margaret Kelly, known as "Miss Bluebell", who formed and managed a legendary Parisian dance troupe.
Stars: Carolyn Pickles, Annie Lambert, Philip Sayer, Michael Harbour
Votes: 26
20. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
Stars: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker
Votes: 39,560
21. Red Dwarf (1988– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.
Stars: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn
Votes: 37,329
22. Engelbert with the Young Generation (1972– )
45 min
Stars: Engelbert Humperdinck, The Young Generation, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Bill Oddie
Votes: 13
23.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973–1978)
Episode:
Motorbike
(1978)
TV-Y | 36 min | Comedy
Frank takes a course in motorbike riding for a courier job with dodgy Mr. Hunt, who only took him as too dumb to ask questions, but can't even find the route, and the examiner gets run over... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice, Derek Farr, Bernard Gallagher
Votes: 90
24.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973–1978)
Episode:
Moving House
(1978)
TV-Y | 31 min | Comedy
The Spencers are moving, as the council sees no other hope for the house Frank has been wrecking with his 'repairs' for years, as dramatically proven when they leave. Betty drives too fast,... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice, Edward Hardwicke, Glynn Edwards
Votes: 97
25.
Ever Decreasing Circles (1984–1989)
Episode:
The Tea Party
(1984)
Comedy, Drama
Martin entertains Mrs Beardsmore and her friends from the Old Folks Home. But they don't seem to like Bingo.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton, Peter Egan, Stanley Lebor
Votes: 98
26.
Last of the Summer Wine (1973–2010)
Episode:
From Wellies to Wet Suit
(1982)
TV-14 | Comedy
Compo buys Sid's wetsuit and, supervised by Foggy, tries his hand at scuba diving and water-skiing.
Director: Alan J.W. Bell | Stars: Bill Owen, Peter Sallis, Brian Wilde, John Comer
Votes: 57
27.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(1975)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, History, Romance
Young Geoffrey Charles is stricken with a serious illness; when Francis also becomes ill, Demelza assists Elizabeth in caring for him.
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jonathan Newth, Norma Streader
Votes: 33
28.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(1975)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance
Mark Daniel learns of Keren's affair with Dwight Enys; Ross helps Mark avoid capture by the authorities.
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Donald Douglas, Gillian Bailey
Votes: 35
29.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Waiting in the Wings
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Whilst Tiberius in exile derives some comfort from hearing of the mysterious death of Gaius, Antonia confesses to Julia her disappointment in Claudius. She chastises his siblings ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, George Baker
Votes: 407
30.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
What Shall We Do About Claudius?
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Six years have passed. Germanicus has joined Tiberius in the Germanian campaign, to avenge the Roman legion slaughtered at the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest. Claudius remains at home, ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, George Baker
Votes: 400
31.
Testament of Youth (1979)
Episode:
1917
(1979)
Drama, Romance, War
After another loss, Vera retreats into nursing, but the demands of her parents, and yet more tragedy, begin to overwhelm her.
Director: Moira Armstrong | Stars: Cheryl Campbell, Frances Tomelty, Rupert Frazer, Emrys James
Votes: 11
32. Poldark (1975–1977)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance
In 1783, Ross Poldark returns from the American wars to his native Cornwall to right wrongs and reunite with the love of his life.
Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Clive Francis, Jill Townsend
Votes: 1,198
33. The Duchess of Duke Street (1976–1977)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama
Louisa Trotter works her way up from being a skivvy to being the queen of cooks, cook to the King, and owner of the Bentinck Hotel. Her life and happenings among the guests and staff of the hotel make up the 31 episodes.
Stars: Gemma Jones, Victoria Plucknett, John Welsh, John Cater
Votes: 1,544
34. Colditz (1972–1974)
50 min | Drama, History, War
The series deals with Allied prisoners of war imprisoned at Colditz Castle and their many attempts to escape captivity, as well as the relationships formed between the various nationalities and their German captors.
Stars: David McCallum, Richard Heffer, Paul Chapman, Jack Hedley
Votes: 1,025
35. The Old Men at the Zoo (1983– )
275 min | Comedy
Satirical piece set in a zoo, which is plunged into a crisis when a giraffe escapes.
Stars: Stuart Wilson, Marius Goring, Andrew Cruickshank, Barry Stanton
Votes: 23
36. Time and the Conways (1985 TV Movie)
84 min | Drama
1919: the World War is over. Kay Conway celebrates her 21st birthday and all the family look forward with hope and confidence. Then Time begins to conjure with them and offers a dark glimpse of what the future could really bring.
Director: Mike Vardy | Stars: Claire Bloom, Geraldine James, Phyllis Logan, Nicholas Le Prevost
Votes: 15
37. Eddie Izzard: Definite Article (1996 Video)
Unrated | 109 min | Documentary, Comedy
'Definite Article' marks that thrilling moment when a promising talent moves up several gears into major stardom"--Daily Telegraph, UK
Director: Ed Bye | Star: Eddie Izzard
Votes: 2,194
38. 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, Bosco Hogan
Votes: 12
39.
The Duchess of Duke Street (1976–1977)
Episode:
A Nice Class of Premises
(1976)
TV-PG | 52 min | Drama
All bets are off when HRH becomes His Majesty, King Edward VII and Louisa and Augustus must plan what lies ahead for them.
Director: Bill Bain | Stars: Gemma Jones, Donald Burton, Kate Lansbury, Sammie Winmill
Votes: 55
40.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1975)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance
When Jim Carter becomes seriously ill in prison, Ross worries that he will die before completing his sentence.
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Clive Francis
Votes: 37
41.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
A Touch of Murder
(1976)
Not Rated | 98 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 54 AD, Emperor Claudius - elderly and lame from birth - is writing his biography and the history of his family. He recalls an encounter with the Sibyl, who recognizes him from his ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, George Baker
Votes: 514
42.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Some Justice
(1976)
Not Rated | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
Tiberius, aided by Sejanus, is proving to be a harsh ruler with only Germanicus able to keep him under control. However, whilst he is in Syria Germannicus is mysteriously poisoned. His ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, George Baker, Margaret Tyzack
Votes: 385
43.
Jane Eyre (1973)
Episode:
Part 2
(1973)
Drama, Romance
Director: Joan Craft | Stars: Sorcha Cusack, Michael Jayston, Hazel Clyne, Isabelle Rosin
Votes: 9
44.
Jane Eyre (1973)
Episode:
Part 3
(1973)
Drama, Romance
Director: Joan Craft | Stars: Sorcha Cusack, Michael Jayston, Megs Jenkins, Hazel Clyne
Votes: 9
45.
Jane Eyre (1973)
Episode:
Part 4
(1973)
Drama, Romance
Director: Joan Craft | Stars: Sorcha Cusack, Michael Jayston, Jean Harvey, Megs Jenkins
Votes: 9
46.
Jane Eyre (1973)
Episode:
Part 5
(1973)
Drama, Romance
Director: Joan Craft | Stars: Sorcha Cusack, Michael Jayston, Caroline Harris, Susan Brodrick
Votes: 9
47.
I, Claudius (1976)
Episode:
Family Affairs
(1976)
Not Rated | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History
It is now 9 BC. Livia has poisoned Agrippa and Tiberius is being forced to divorce his wife Vipsania to marry Julia. Neither Tiberius nor Julia are happy with this arrangement and Julia ... See full summary »
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed, George Baker
Votes: 382
48.
Colditz (1972–1974)
Episode:
Ghosts
(1974)
Drama, History, War
Assigned as the new escape officer, Carter devises a new plan to fool the Germans. He fakes escapes after which the supposed escapees are actually hiding in the castle, ready to make the ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: David McCallum, Jack Hedley, Bernard Hepton, Anthony Valentine
Votes: 35
49.
Colditz (1972–1974)
Episode:
The Guests
(1974)
Drama, History, War
Player observes that there are three British commandos in the town jail. Since Hitler has ordered that commandos should be denied P.O.W. status and shot, Preston asks the Kommandant, a fair... See full summary »
Director: Ken Hannam | Stars: David McCallum, Jack Hedley, Bernard Hepton, Anthony Valentine
Votes: 38
50.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Web of Fear: Episode 1
(1968)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The TARDIS becomes trapped in space before ending up in an underground station of a mysteriously deserted London.
Director: Douglas Camfield | Stars: Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, Deborah Watling, Jack Watling
Votes: 600