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1.
A Little Princess (1986–1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1987)
TV-G | Drama, Family
Sara's life suddenly looks brighter after a secret friend's generosity. In fact, Sara is in for quite a lot of surprises, and before she knows it, she finds herself on a whole new track in life, thanks to a little magic, and true friends.
Director: Carol Wiseman | Stars: Maureen Lipman, Amelia Shankley, Nigel Havers, Miriam Margolyes
Votes: 12
2.
A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988)
Episode:
Wives of Great Men
(1986)
Comedy, Drama
Professor Furie demands Stephen give him dexedrine so he can work harder.
Director: David Tucker | Stars: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Votes: 30
3.
A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988)
Episode:
The Hit List
(1986)
Comedy, Drama
The Vice-Chancellor wants to close a women's residence so it can be used by Japanese investors but first he needs to discredit the warden.
Director: David Tucker | Stars: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Votes: 28
4.
A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988)
Episode:
Contact Tracer
(1986)
Comedy, Drama
Nongonococcal urethritis breaks out at Lowlands, which leads to some embarrassing conversations.
Director: David Tucker | Stars: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Votes: 27
5.
A Little Princess (1986–1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1987)
TV-G | Drama, Family
It is Christmas time in London, but the season finds Sara struggling to summon the cheer she used to have for such occasions. Nonetheless, her spirit remains buoyant thanks to her old friends, and a new neighbor that moves in next door.
Director: Carol Wiseman | Stars: Maureen Lipman, Amelia Shankley, Nigel Havers, Miriam Margolyes
Votes: 12
6. Yes, Prime Minister (1986–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
James Hacker was propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - Number 10.
Stars: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott
Votes: 12,935
8. This Hour Has Seven Days (1964–1966)
60 min | Comedy, News
Canada's most famous and controversial news and public affairs show.
Stars: David Steinberg, John Bird, David Susskind, Nikita Khrushchev
Votes: 152
9. Between Iraq and a Hard Place (2003 TV Movie)
50 min | Comedy, War
Satirical comedy examing the war on Terror.
Directors: Steve Connelly, Chris Fox, Geraldine Dowd, Sean Hardie, Paul Wheeler | Stars: Rory Bremner, John Bird, John Fortune, Doña Croll
Votes: 51
10.
A Little Princess (1986–1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1987)
TV-G | Drama, Family
Sara learns the hard way that generosity is not always repaid with kindness, but that does not stop Sara from conducting herself in the manner she is accustomed to. For, deep down she knows that the strongest light of faith resides within.
Director: Carol Wiseman | Stars: Maureen Lipman, Amelia Shankley, Nigel Havers, Miriam Margolyes
Votes: 12
11. Beyond Iraq and a Hard Place (2003 TV Movie)
50 min | Comedy, War
In the aftermath of the war, all the players are forced to take steps to reposition themselves. George Bush relives the way he made the decision to go to war by appearing on who Wants to be... See full summary »
Directors: Steve Connelly, Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Rory Bremner, John Bird, John Fortune, Doña Croll
Votes: 23
12. A Little Princess (1986–1987)
TV-G | 163 min | Drama, Family
Sara Crewe enters a London boarding school a wealthy lady when she bids her father farewell as he enters the British Army, but her lifestyle quickly vanishes when her father suddenly dies, and Sara must endure a life of servitude.
Stars: Maureen Lipman, Amelia Shankley, Miriam Margolyes, Annette Badland
Votes: 775
13. A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
The various misadventures of Stephen Daker, a young doctor who works for the health centre of a modern British university.
Stars: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Votes: 553
14. Shadow of the Noose (1989– )
Crime, Drama
Drama centering on the cases of the celebrated London barrister of the Victorian era, Edward Marshall Hall.
Stars: Jonathan Hyde, Michael Feast, Terry Taplin, Leslee Udwin
Votes: 45
15.
C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985–1987)
Episode:
Cross My Palm with Silver
(1985)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Clairvoyant Madame Crystal asks Pru to find the location of a 'vision' - a place where she is convinced she is going to die. Pru discovers that other people are searching for it - and that ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Fuest | Stars: Desmond McNamara, Ronald Lacey, Rosalyn Landor, Cherith Mellor
Votes: 9
16.
A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988)
Episode:
We Love You, That's Why We're Here
(1986)
Comedy, Drama
Stephen gives a disastrous speech at the welcome for new students and soon has to start dealing with their sex lives.
Director: David Tucker | Stars: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Votes: 33
17. A Bit of Fry and Laurie (1987–1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Comedians Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie perform a variety of comedy skits and the occasional musical number.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Deborah Norton, Geoffrey McGivern
Votes: 9,923
18. To Play the King (1993)
55 min | Drama
Francis Urquhart, the unscrupulous but cunning Conservative Prime Minister, has his survival threatened by a liberal monarch and an upcoming General Election.
Stars: Ian Richardson, Michael Kitchen, Kitty Aldridge, Colin Jeavons
Votes: 4,454
19. Shades of Greene (1975– )
60 min | Drama
A collection of odd stories from the writer Graham Greene.
Stars: Denholm Elliott, Shane Briant, Neville Phillips, Ian Hendry
Votes: 31
20. Small World (1988)
120 min | Comedy, Romance
A young academic travels the world attending university conferences, in the hope of finding the woman of his dreams.
Stars: Finbar Lynch, John Ratzenberger, Stephen Moore, Rachel Kempson
Votes: 26
21.
A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988)
Episode:
A Very Long Way from Anywhere
(1986)
Comedy, Drama
Stephen Daker, a fresh-faced young GP, joins the medical practice at Lowlands University. He is soon disillusioned by his new colleagues, but is fortunate to be rescued from drowning by a nice research student named Lyn Turtle.
Director: David Tucker | Stars: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Votes: 40
22.
Absolute Power (2003–2005)
Episode:
Spinning America
(2005)
27 min | Comedy
Charles and Martin are engaged by the US Ambassador to reverse the UK's growing hatred of all things American. Meanwhile, Jamie and Alison endeavor to help Peter Harrow, a long-standing ... See full summary »
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Stephen Fry, John Bird, James Lance, Zoe Telford
Votes: 18
23. Inspector Morse (1987–2000)
TV-14 | 3,431 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Chief Inspector Morse has an ear for Western classical music, a taste for beer, and a nose for crime. He and Detective Sergeant Robert Lewis solve intriguing cases in and around the Oxford area.
Stars: John Thaw, Kevin Whately, James Grout, Peter Woodthorpe
Votes: 14,393
24. That Was the Week That Was (1962–1963)
50 min | Comedy
Satirical sketch show. The first such show in the UK. It ran for two seasons before being pulled just before the 1964 general election.
Stars: David Frost, Millicent Martin, William Rushton, Roy Kinnear
Votes: 108
25.
A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988)
Episode:
Catastrophe Theory
(1986)
Comedy, Drama
A trio of civil servants are sent to audit the university.
Director: David Tucker | Stars: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Votes: 21
26. Jonathan Creek (1997–2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Jonathan Creek, a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles, works from his home in a converted windmill. He uses his abilities to solve impossible crimes and mysterious murders.
Stars: Alan Davies, Caroline Quentin, Stuart Milligan, Julia Sawalha
Votes: 9,029
27. Absolute Power (2003–2005)
29 min | Comedy
The inner workings of a successful PR firm - lying for a living.
Stars: Stephen Fry, John Bird, James Lance, Zoe Telford
Votes: 1,040
28. Bremner, Bird and Fortune: Silly Money (2008– )
Comedy
Stars: Rory Bremner, John Bird, John Fortune, Lewis Macleod
Votes: 17
29.
A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988)
Episode:
Black Bob's Hamburger Suit
(1986)
Comedy, Drama
Bob Buzzard tries to persuade his colleagues to start prescribing an experimental drug.
Director: David Tucker | Stars: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Votes: 24
30. Travelling Man (1984– )
60 min | Crime, Drama
After completing a 2 year prison sentence for a bribe he didn't take, Ex-Detective Inspector Alan Lomax wants answers. Lomax has at least one luxury left - a narrowboat, and it's on the ... See full summary »
Stars: Leigh Lawson, Terry Taplin, Tony Doyle, Sue Robinson
Votes: 97
31. Oxbridge Blues (1984– )
75 min | Drama
A collection of stories by the author Frederic Raphael.
Stars: Malcolm Stoddard, Norman Rodway, Ciaran Madden, Kate Fahy
Votes: 71
32. The Late Show (1966–1967)
Comedy
Stars: Barry Humphries, John Bird, John Wells, John Fortune
Votes: 12
33.
Filthy Rich & Catflap (1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1987)
34 min | Comedy
Eddie and Richie are on trial for showing their bare behinds on TV-AM. Filthy manages to get them off scot-free, then is sentenced to be hanged himself. Since Richie and Eddie are ... See full summary »
Directors: Paul Jackson, Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Midge Ure
Votes: 60
34.
One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
Episode:
The Exterminating Angel
(1995)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
Mr. Swainey takes a fancy to his mother's nurse and Margaret encourages him to ask her out. Victor takes a job as a chauffeur, only to rapidly destroy his employer's beloved fleet of expensive cars.
Director: Susan Belbin | Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Owen Brenman, Anita Mahadervan
Votes: 140
35.
Yes, Prime Minister (1986–1987)
Episode:
The Patron of the Arts
(1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
P.M. Hacker is scheduled to speak at a broadcast awards ceremony -- right after the announcement that the arts budget will be much smaller than hoped.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, John Bird
Votes: 249
36.
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1987)
26 min | Comedy
Grapes in hand, Adrian goes on a date with Sharon Botts.
Director: Peter Sasdy | Stars: Gian Sammarco, Lucy Benjamin, John Bird, Su Elliot
Votes: 11
37.
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1987)
26 min | Comedy
Adrian is no longer an only child. He's having a nervous breakdown but nobody's noticed.
Director: Peter Sasdy | Stars: Gian Sammarco, Helen Adie, John Bird, Elizabeth Clare
Votes: 9
38.
To Play the King (1993)
Episode:
Chapter Seven
(1993)
TV-Y | 55 min | Drama
Despite his pleas to the King to avoid a constitutional crisis and not publicly express his personal views, the King refuses and Urquhart decides to destroy him. As planned, the King goes ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Seed | Stars: Ian Richardson, Michael Kitchen, Kitty Aldridge, Colin Jeavons
Votes: 258
39. 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: 39,551
40. One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Drama
Victor Meldrew is a retiree who attracts bad luck. If he's not driving his long suffering wife Margaret crazy with his constant moaning, he's fighting with neighbours.
Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle, Owen Brenman
Votes: 7,337
41. 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
42. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 5,483
43.
Absolute Power (2003–2005)
Episode:
Pope Idol
(2003)
29 min | Comedy
The PR profession has developed such a bad reputation that it could do with a bit of spin-doctoring itself. To show that they can make a good impression, as well as making money, Prentiss ... See full summary »
Director: John Morton | Stars: Stephen Fry, John Bird, Zoe Telford, James Lance
Votes: 20
44.
Absolute Power (2003–2005)
Episode:
The House of Lords
(2005)
28 min | Comedy
The staff at Prentiss McCabe are split into two teams to tackle both sides of the same issue: the future of the House of Lords. Charles' services are engaged by a Downing Street aide to ... See full summary »
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Stephen Fry, John Bird, James Lance, Zoe Telford
Votes: 14
45.
The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole (1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1987)
26 min | Comedy
Adrian and his mother receive some shocking news from his father during their Skegness holiday.
Director: Peter Sasdy | Stars: Gian Sammarco, Patrick Barlow, John Bird, P.J. Davidson
Votes: 9
46.
Oxbridge Blues (1984– )
Episode:
That Was Tory
(1984)
Drama
Married couple Gigi and Clive try to set up their friend Crispin with the newly divorced Tory. However, the truth of the matter is that Gigi is in fact attracted to Crispin and Clive is attracted to Tory.
Director: Richard Stroud | Stars: John Bird, Joanna Lumley, Malcolm Stoddard, Christopher Good
Votes: 14
47.
To Play the King (1993)
Episode:
Chapter Six
(1993)
TV-Y | 54 min | Drama
In his ongoing battle with the King, Urquhart decides to call an election and has senior party members and his new adviser Sarah Harding spend the weekend at Chequers. He names Chief Whip ... See full summary »
Director: Paul Seed | Stars: Ian Richardson, Michael Kitchen, Kitty Aldridge, Colin Jeavons
Votes: 257
48. Play for Today (1970–1984)
75 min | Comedy, Drama
A British television anthology drama series that aired on BBC1 between 1970 and 1984.
Stars: Alison Steadman, Nigel Hawthorne, Tony Caunter, David Daker
Votes: 395
49. Jane (1982–1984)
10 min | Animation, Comedy
BBC 2's adaption of the classic adult UK comic strip of the same name especially popular during WWII for its heavy pin-up elements. Ingenue, Jane Gay, does her best to foil enemy agents as well as lose clothing.
Stars: Glynis Barber, Bob Danvers Walker, Max Wall, Dean Allen
Votes: 78
50. The Lives of Benjamin Franklin (1974–1975)
90 min | Biography, Drama, History
A mini-series made up of four plays, each showing Benjamin Franklin at a different stage in his life. In each episode, Franklin is played by a different actor.
Stars: Melvyn Douglas, Ian Holm, Honor Blackman, Richard Widmark
Votes: 49