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1. Bookie (1988– )
60 min | Drama
Danny Dawson is a bookmaker from Glasgow in this series which lifts the lid on the betting business, where high risks can yield big rewards.
Stars: Maurice Roëves, John Hannah, Sheila Grier, Isla Blair
Votes: 8
2. The Liars (1966– )
60 min | Drama
One episode told the story of a joke that killed by laughter. The writer was put on trial for murder but when the joke was read out in court, it had a dire effect on everyone but him.
Stars: William Mervyn, Nyree Dawn Porter, Isla Blair, Ian Ogilvy
Votes: 18
3.
C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985–1987)
Episode:
Backlash
(1987)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Ordered to take a fortnight's holiday, Maggie looks up an old schoolfriends. Within hours they both narrowly escape two attempts on their lives. When her friends Penny is shot, a guilty ... See full summary »
Director: Francis Megahy | Stars: Jill Gascoine, Leslie Ash, Tracy-Louise Ward, Don Warrington
Votes: 9
4. The Three Princes (1968 TV Movie)
60 min
Director: Mark Cullingham | Stars: Timothy Dalton, Isla Blair, Gordon Gostelow, Peter Jeffrey
Votes: 9
5. True Tilda (1997– )
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
It's a period tale of a circus girl (Tilda) who helps an orphan boy escape the clutches of the evil Rev Glasson, leading to an incredible canal boat adventure.
Stars: Amanda Elwes, Julie T. Wallace, Mark Chapman, Christopher Fairbank
Votes: 14
6. Last Words (II) (2017)
5 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy
Emotive, witty and deeply visual, Last Words is a reimagining of Simon Armitage's poem - where C finds love through a chance encounter.
Director: Mike Fisher | Stars: Isla Blair, Ruth Bradley, Howard Corlett, Ivanno Jeremiah
Votes: 17
7. Spy Trap (1972–1975)
45 min | Drama
The escapades of a group of spies at the Department, a Fictional espionage agency tasked by the British government with protecting national security.
Stars: Paul Daneman, Prentis Hancock, Julian Glover, Michael Gwynn
Votes: 16
8. Six Centuries of Verse (1984– )
Rediscover the music of the spoken word as John Gielgud (Arthur) conducts a grand tour of English-language poetry through the centuries. Compiled by poet and literary critic Anthony Thwaite... See full summary »
Stars: John Gielgud, Julian Glover, Ian Richardson, Peggy Ashcroft
Votes: 18
9.
Mother Love (1989)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1989)
55 min | Drama, Thriller
As Ruth's film is transmitted, Helena learns of a deception she finds too tough to stomach, so she sets a plan to take revenge on Ruth and George.
Director: Simon Langton | Stars: Diana Rigg, James Wilby, David McCallum, Isla Blair
Votes: 12
10.
A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode:
No Other Love
(1997)
TV-14 | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
All families have secrets, but perhaps none so shocking as that which Frost unearths when he investigates the brutal murder of Peter Lawson.
Director: David Reynolds | Stars: David Jason, Matt Bardock, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons
Votes: 401
11.
When the Boat Comes In (1976–1981)
Episode:
Ladies, Women, Sweethearts and Wives
(1976)
Drama, History
Bill opens a second shop. Jessie returns from hospital with her baby son, Arthur William. Her husband Arthur feels they should visit his childless, wealthy aunt in Kent, in the hope that ... See full summary »
Director: Terence Williams | Stars: James Bolam, Susan Jameson, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood
Votes: 11
12. Amy and Sophia (2017)
Drama, Fantasy
Two troubled girls, who come together as friends through their imagination of art, creating their own fantasy world where they can finally be free.
Director: Adam Lipsius | Stars: Julian Glover, Isla Blair, Joseph Millson, Denise Van Outen
Votes: 18
13.
When the Boat Comes In (1976–1981)
Episode:
After the Bonfire
(1977)
Drama, History
Seeing the disastrous dinner party as the final proof that she should never have married him, Dolly leaves Jack to move in with Tom. Jack gets them both jobs on the duke's staff, rather ... See full summary »
Director: Gilchrist Calder | Stars: James Bolam, Susan Jameson, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood
Votes: 12
14.
When the Boat Comes In (1976–1981)
Episode:
In the Front Line You Get Shot At
(1977)
Drama, History
A hard-nosed factory owner called Colfax refuses to allow his workers to join a union. Manners has had a bet with him that Jack will make him change his mind. For his own, ethical reasons ... See full summary »
Director: Gilchrist Calder | Stars: James Bolam, Susan Jameson, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood
Votes: 9
15.
Single Father (2010)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2010)
TV-14 | 58 min | Drama
Following the inquest Dave is due his compensation but seeing footage of Rita's last ride and learning that Stuart wants to adopt Lucy makes him feel he should put the kids' welfare above ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Miller | Stars: David Tennant, Chris Hegarty, Natasha Watson, Millie Innes
Votes: 55
16. 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: 39,562
17. When the Boat Comes In (1976–1981)
50 min | Drama, History
Set in Gallowshields on Tyneside between the 2 World Wars, this story follows the life of ex-sergeant Jack Ford and the Seaton family as they deal with the aftermath of the Great War, the Great 1920s Depression and trade union activists.
Stars: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale
Votes: 487
18. Mother Love (1989)
220 min | Drama, Thriller
A British yuppie couple have a seemingly idyllic existence. But there is one troubling factor in their lives - the husband's eccentric and sometimes difficult mother. Her odd behavior ... See full summary »
Stars: Diana Rigg, James Wilby, David McCallum, Fiona Gillies
Votes: 449
19. Warship (1973–1977)
50 min | Action, Drama
Life in the Royal Navy aboard the fictional HMS Hero.
Stars: David Savile, Andrew Burt, James Cosmo, Donald Burton
Votes: 112
20. The History Man (1981– )
206 min | Drama
Ardently left-wing, or so it seems, Howard Kirk (Antony Sher) subtly extends his power over students and colleagues alike at a redbrick university.
Stars: Antony Sher, Geraldine James, Isla Blair, Laura Davenport
Votes: 110
21. 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
22.
When the Boat Comes In (1976–1981)
Episode:
The Simple Pleasures of the Rich
(1977)
Drama, History
Bella, discharged from hospital, and the rest of the Seatons welcome Dolly, unexpectedly pregnant by Tom. Jack announces that he is retiring as Union secretary and handing the role to Matt.... See full summary »
Director: Michael Hayes | Stars: James Bolam, Susan Jameson, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood
Votes: 11
23. 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: 8,902
24. In Suspicious Circumstances (1991– )
Drama
A series of murders from all periods introduced by Edward Woodward
Stars: Edward Woodward, Martin Reeve, Michael Wardle, Saskia Abbott
Votes: 78
25. Storybook International (1981–1987)
Family, Fantasy
A collection of folk tales and fairy stories from all over the world, based on Veronica Kruger's anthology of stories for children.
Stars: Claire Nielson, Anita West, Isla Blair, June Barrie
Votes: 52
26. An Englishman's Castle (1978)
144 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
In a world in which Germany won World War II and has occupied the United Kingdom, Peter Ingram is a writer on a popular soap opera called "An Englishman's Castle" that is set in London ... See full summary »
Stars: Kenneth More, Anthony Bate, Isla Blair, Kathleen Byron
Votes: 93
27.
The Darling Buds of May (1991–1993)
Episode:
Le Grand Weekend
(1992)
TV-PG | 51 min | Comedy, Drama
Pop and Ma's week-end in Paris is disrupted by a storm.
Director: Gareth Davies | Stars: David Jason, Pam Ferris, Philip Franks, Catherine Zeta-Jones
Votes: 78
28.
Fall of Eagles (1974)
Episode:
The Last Tsar
(1974)
Drama, History, War
The young Tsarevich Nicholas of Russia finds the idea of succeeding his father an absolute nightmare and spends most of his time trying to forget the matter by amusing himself with his ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Hays | Stars: Gayle Hunnicutt, Charles Kay, Barry Foster, Patrick Stewart
Votes: 41
29.
The Final Cut (1995)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1995)
TV-14 | 52 min | Drama
Not having secured enough votes on the first ballot to retain the party leadership, Francis Urquhart plots to not only keep him in place as Prime Minister but to win the next general ... See full summary »
Directors: Omar Naim, Mike Vardy | Stars: Ian Richardson, Diane Fletcher, Paul Freeman, Isla Blair
Votes: 223
30.
Single Father (2010)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2010)
TV-14 | 58 min | Drama
Dave finds his kiss with Sarah hard to get out of his head,even dreaming about it. However there are more pressing matters as he rows with Anna,later making up,for giving the kids mobile ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Miller | Stars: David Tennant, Suranne Jones, Millie Innes, Robert Dickson
Votes: 62
31.
Single Father (2010)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2010)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Dave and Sarah wonder how much Evie saw and whether she will tell anybody. Dave goes to Edinburgh to see Stuart and visits his affluent family home. Stuart is a lawyer and believes he can ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Miller | Stars: Suranne Jones, David Tennant, Millie Innes, Neve McIntosh
Votes: 58
32.
Father Brown (2013– )
Episode:
The Star of Jacob
(2016)
TV-PG | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A mysterious stranger, a missing donkey, an outbreak of laryngitis in the church choir and a kidnapped baby threaten to spoil Christmas festivities.
Director: Paul Gibson | Stars: Sorcha Cusack, Roger May, Mark Williams, Nancy Carroll
Votes: 499
33. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure
In 1938, after his father goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, Indiana Jones finds himself up against the Nazis again to stop them from obtaining its powers.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Alison Doody, Denholm Elliott
Votes: 812,013 | Gross: $197.17M
34. 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: 14,390
35. Doctor Who: Time War (2017–2024)
Sci-Fi
In this prequel series to The War Doctor audio series, The Eighth Doctor and his new companion Bliss, traverse the time war trying to help wherever they can. But sooner or later, The Doctor will have to face the horrors of the time war.
Stars: Paul McGann, Rakhee Thakrar, Nicholas Briggs, Jacqueline Pearce
Votes: 16
36. The Good Guys (1992– )
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Two men named Guy spend their days trying to right wrongs.
Stars: Nigel Havers, Keith Barron, Hilary Whitehall, Godfrey James
Votes: 26
37. The Regiment (1972– )
50 min | Drama, History, War
Following the career of Richard Gaunt, (Christopher Cazenove), of the Cotswolds Regiment, from leaving the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst as a Lieutenant, through the Boer War to service as a Captain on the North West Frontier.
Stars: Christopher Cazenove, Denis Lill, Wendy Allnutt, Bernard Brown
Votes: 11
38.
When the Boat Comes In (1976–1981)
Episode:
A Wreath with Our Names On
(1977)
Drama, History
Billy is shocked that Stan Mather, a cousin of Dolly's late husband, is still going to work at Manners' shipyard despite having pleurisy, but Stan cannot afford time off and keeps working. ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Hayes | Stars: James Bolam, Susan Jameson, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood
Votes: 10
39.
Single Father (2010)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2010)
TV-14 | 56 min | Drama
Rita Tyler,a school teacher,is knocked off her bicycle and killed by a police car during a high speed chase,leaving her photographer husband Dave to look after their three children and Lucy... See full summary »
Director: Sam Miller | Stars: David Tennant, Chris Hegarty, Robert Dickson, Laura Fraser
Votes: 70
40. Fall of Eagles (1974)
50 min | Drama, History, War
The collapse of three great European dynasties: the Romanovs, the Habsburgs, and the Hohenzollerns.
Stars: Michael Hordern, Charles Kay, Barry Foster, Gayle Hunnicutt
Votes: 667
41.
New Tricks (2003–2015)
Episode:
Good Work Rewarded
(2004)
TV-14 | 58 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A 10-year-old boy is killed on a golf course. Some 20 years later, the team investigate but face obstruction from a snobbish golf club committee, who struggle to keep women out of the bar and to protect the memory of a Falklands war hero.
Director: Paul Seed | Stars: Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman
Votes: 278
42. New Tricks (2003–2015)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Three retired police officers are drafted in to solve cold cases, with a touch of comedy and drama
Stars: Dennis Waterman, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong, James Bolam
Votes: 8,795
43. Blake's 7 (1978–1981)
Not Rated | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
A group of convicts and outcasts fight a guerrilla war against the totalitarian Terran Federation from a highly advanced alien spaceship.
Stars: Michael Keating, Paul Darrow, Peter Tuddenham, Jan Chappell
Votes: 4,503
44. The Final Cut (1995)
TV-14 | 52 min | Drama
Francis Urquhart, a seasoned politician, tries to establish his legacy before retirement by negotiating an end to the Cyprus , but the island hides secrets from his past that could destroy him.
Stars: Ian Richardson, Diane Fletcher, Paul Freeman, Isla Blair
Votes: 3,809
45. One-Upmanship (1974– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Richard Briers, Peter Jones, Frederick Jaeger, Donald Gee
Votes: 22
46. Hold the Back Page (1985–1986)
Drama
Sports reporter Ken Wordsworth, beset by financial and marital problems, reluctantly adjusts to the demands of a tabloid newspaper.
Stars: David Warner, Eric Allan, Gil Brailey, Lee Whitlock
Votes: 22
47. Boogie Outlaws (1987– )
50 min
Stars: Isla Blair, David Schofield, Ian Hogg, Francesca Brill
Votes: 6
48.
A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode:
True Confessions
(1997)
TV-14 | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Returning from holiday, Frost investigates a drowning death in the river, but the autopsy reveals she was drowned in a bathtub.
Director: Sandy Johnson | Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, Anthony Calf, David Beames
Votes: 326
49.
Law & Order: UK (2009–2014)
Episode:
Broken
(2010)
TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Five-year-old Connor Reid is strangled and security cameras show the two little girls who baby-sit him, Paige and prostitute's daughter Rose, take him into the empty flat where his corpse ... See full summary »
Director: Andy Goddard | Stars: Bradley Walsh, Jamie Bamber, Harriet Walter, Ben Daniels
Votes: 150
50.
Law & Order: UK (2009–2014)
Episode:
ID
(2010)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The police investigate the murder of Alice Cullin, a young doctor who is found dead in the car park at the hospital where she worked. She was also pregnant. Her fiancé, Joe Nash, works as a... See full summary »
Director: Andy Goddard | Stars: Bradley Walsh, Jamie Bamber, Harriet Walter, Ben Daniels
Votes: 131