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1. BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960–1963)
60 min | Drama
BBC Sunday-Night Play is the anthology drama series which replaced Sunday Night Theatre in 1960.
Stars: Brian Rix, Joby Blanshard, Cyril Luckham, John Bennett
Votes: 131
2.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
The Cherry Orchard
(1971)
Drama
Madame Ranevskaya is a spoiled, aging aristocratic lady who returns from a trip to Paris to face the loss of her magnificent Cherry Orchard estate after a default on the mortgage. In denial... See full summary »
Director: Cedric Messina | Stars: Jenny Agutter, Ray Brooks, Laurence Carter, Christopher Gable
Votes: 21
3. Horizon (I) (1964– )
50 min | Documentary
British documentary series that covers a variety of subjects in science and philosophy.
Stars: Paul Vaughan, Jack Fortune, Dilly Barlow, Colin Riach
Votes: 1,149
4. Growing Pains (1992– )
50 min | Drama
A middle aged couple decide to become foster parents.
Stars: Rosemary Leach, Liz Crowther, Rosie Marcel, Ray Brooks
Votes: 21
5. Public Eye (1965–1975)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Cynical, dour and world-weary, private eye Frank Marker is frequently the unwitting stooge in bigger criminal wheels in his attempts to make a tenuous living on the outskirts of London.
Stars: Alfred Burke, Ray Smith, Pauline Delaney, Brenda Cavendish
Votes: 429
6. 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: 1,729
7. 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
8. The Power Game (1965–1969)
60 min | Drama
Sir John Wilder (Patrick Wymark), previously seen in 'The Plane Makers', ruthlessly pursues boardroom machinations and tangled relationships.
Stars: Patrick Wymark, Jack Watling, Clifford Evans, Barbara Murray
Votes: 67
9. Secret Agent (1964–1967)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
John Drake is a special operative for M9, specializing in security assignments against any subversive element that threatens world peace.
Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Peter Madden, Frank Maher, Peter Brayham
Votes: 1,542
10. Two Thousand Acres of Sky (2001–2003)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Two Thousand Acres of Sky tells the story of single mum Abby Wallace, who escapes her inner city lifestyle with her two children to a small Scottish village.
Stars: Michelle Collins, Paul Kaye, Michael Carter, George Anton
Votes: 288
11. The Expert (1968–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Professor John Hardy is a forensic scientist who works not only for the police but also for other interested parties.
Stars: Marius Goring, Ann Morrish, Victor Winding, Michael Farnsworth
Votes: 42
12. Time Signs (1991– )
30 min | History
Presented by Mick Aston. Tells the story of a Devon valley throughout history. Phil Harding does some reconstruction archaeology. The series was narrated by Ray Brooks. Time Signs was later developed into Time Team.
Stars: Mick Aston, Ray Brooks, Phil Harding, Simon Timms
Votes: 15
13. Gideon C.I.D. (1964–1966)
60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Follows Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard and his family life.
Stars: John Gregson, Alexander Davion, Daphne Anderson, Richard James
Votes: 314
14. Big Deal (1984–1986)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Lighthearted drama series about Robby Box, a small-time London gambler, and his long-suffering family.
Stars: Ray Brooks, Sharon Duce, Pamela Cundell, James Ottaway
Votes: 222
15. Mysteries of Magic (1997– )
Documentary
Stars: Ray Brooks, Penn Jillette, Teller, Lance Burton
Votes: 20
16.
Secret Agent (1964–1967)
Episode:
Loyalty Always Pays
(1965)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
After M9 receives a report of a treaty with the Chinese, Drake's tasked to obtain a copy of it in a newly-independent African nation.
Director: Peter Yates | Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Johnny Sekka, Errol John, Earl Cameron
Votes: 95
17.
Gideon C.I.D. (1964–1966)
Episode:
Gang War
(1965)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A protection-racketing gang of thugs is in a bloody turf war, but their leader sees a way out of the slums and on to the good life by way of his wife seducing a straight-laced bank clerk with access to a fortune in used bills.
Director: Quentin Lawrence | Stars: John Gregson, Alexander Davion, Jane Merrow, Ray Brooks
Votes: 54
18.
Rumpole of the Bailey (1978–1992)
Episode:
Rumpole and the Female of the Species
(1983)
Not Rated | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Rumpole defends a petty thief on charges of armed robbery while trying to get Fiona accepted into his chamber.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Leo McKern, Peggy Thorpe-Bates, Patricia Hodge, Julian Curry
Votes: 84
19. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)
60 min | Drama
Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".
Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown
Votes: 67
20. Blackmail (1965–1966)
Drama
Blackmail, in all its meanings and forms, was the central theme of the episodes comprising this series.
Stars: Ray Marioni, Derrick Sherwin, Aubrey Richards, Ian Hendry
Votes: 21
21.
The Wednesday Play (1964–1970)
Episode:
Cathy Come Home
(1966)
75 min | Drama
A wedding. Happy and promising. A young couple, new to the ways of life. The joys of parenthood: A dream comes true. Then the first incident in a long, spiraling chain of events, and down ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Loach | Stars: Carol White, Ray Brooks, Winifred Dennis, Wally Patch
Votes: 1,172
22. 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
23. Pathfinders (1972–1973)
60 min | Drama, War
World War II Royal Air Force squadron behind enemy lines.
Stars: Robert Urquhart, Jack Watling, Julian Orchard, Jack May
Votes: 79
24. Mickey Dunne (1967)
50 min | Comedy, Drama
Half hour British comedy/drama series loosely based upon the 1966 Michael Caine movie "Alfie". Only lasted 1 season but had some laughs. Not available on video of any format.
Stars: Dinsdale Landen, Jennifer Croxton, David Lander, Laurie Webb
Votes: 16
25.
My Partner the Ghost (1969–1971)
Episode:
The Man from Nowhere
(1969)
Not Rated | 51 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Jeannie is approached by a man who claims to be the reincarnation of Marty. He is very convincing and she is eventually taken in - unlike the real Marty. The impostor takes her to a hotel ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Tronson | Stars: Mike Pratt, Kenneth Cope, Annette Andre, Ray Brooks
Votes: 88
26.
Rooms (1974–1977)
Episode:
Angela & Lionel: Part 2
(1975)
Drama
Lionel's self-confidence helps Angela regain hers, but he may be hiding truths about himself.
Director: Joan Kemp-Welch | Stars: Joanna Dunham, Ray Brooks, Tenniel Evans, Rhoda Lewis
Votes: 5
27.
Mr Benn (1971–2005)
Episode:
Cook
(1972)
Animation, Short, Family
Mr Benn visits a mysterious costume shop and tries on a cook costume, leading him to preparing a feast for a queen.
Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 16
28. My Partner the Ghost (1969–1971)
Not Rated | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
When Hopkirk gets killed, he reappears as a ghost - pretty handy to have around in this line of work.
Stars: Mike Pratt, Kenneth Cope, Annette Andre, Ivor Dean
Votes: 1,512
29. Rooms (1974–1977)
49 min | Drama
Two-part weekly dramas concerning the various drifters who rent rooms in a lodging-house.
Stars: Anne Dyson, Ian Redford, Jenny Twigge, William Marlowe
Votes: 90
30. Taxi! (1963–1964)
45 min | Comedy, Drama
Sidney James stars as a cabbie who takes Ray Brooks under his wing and helps him become a taxi driver. They become pals and share working a London black cab.
Stars: Sidney James, Ray Brooks, Bill Owen, Diane Aubrey
Votes: 15
31.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Conspiracy
(1973)
Crime, Drama
Dawes runs a small gang of safe breakers but when he takes his new girlfriend on holiday to Spain, Det. Supt. Adler decides to play mind games with old flame Lucy.
Director: Paddy Russell | Stars: John Franklyn-Robbins, David Lloyd Meredith, Grahame Mallard, Thomas Ellice
Votes: 10
32.
The Pickwick Papers (1985)
Episode:
Episode #1.12
(1985)
Drama
Mr. Pickwick meets with many people, telling some things they need to hear, and helping others establish themselves for the future. Then he announces his own plans for the future.
Director: Brian Lighthill | Stars: Nigel Stock, Phil Daniels, Alan Parnaby, Clive Swift
Votes: 8
33.
Mr Benn (1971–2005)
Episode:
The Red Knight
(1971)
14 min | Animation, Short, Family
Mr Benn visits a mysterious costume shop and tries on a Red Knight costume, subsequently taking him to a fantastical medieval land.
Director: Pat Kirby | Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 28
34.
Mr Benn (1971–2005)
Episode:
Cowboy
(1972)
Animation, Short, Family
Mr Benn visits a mysterious costume shop and tries on a cowboy costume, subsequently taking him to the Wild West, taking part in a game of hide and seek with Cowboys and Indians.
Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 16
35. Mr Benn (1971–2005)
15 min | Animation, Short, Family
Mr Benn enters a magical costume shop where he travels to places dictated by his costume, and solves problems . The shopkeeper aids Mr Benn escape to the dressing room at moments of peril. Quantum Leap without Gooshie.
Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 955
36. Armchair Theatre (1956–1974)
60 min | Drama
This show was a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and from mid-1968 by Thames Television.
Stars: Harry H. Corbett, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Billie Whitelaw, Neil McCallum
Votes: 246
37. Juke Box Jury (1959–1990)
30 min | Music
A panel of notable personalities rate the latest pop records.
Stars: David Jacobs, Pete Murray, Alan Freeman, Katie Boyle
Votes: 58
38. King Rollo (1980)
5 min | Animation, Family
Animated series produced by the BBC in the 80s following the exploits of the titular character and various advice-giving aquaintances.
Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 68
39. Girl on a Roof (1961 TV Movie)
55 min
Shirley Smith is a fan of Red Mayne, a teenage singing star. Her attempts to come face to face with her idol start a dramatic chain of events.
Director: Chloe Gibson | Stars: James Belchamber, Edward Brooks, Ray Brooks, Johnny De Little
Votes: 9
40.
The Pickwick Papers (1985)
Episode:
Episode #1.10
(1985)
Drama
The unyielding Mr. Pickwick is remanded to Fleet Prison.
Director: Brian Lighthill | Stars: Nigel Stock, Phil Daniels, Alan Parnaby, Clive Swift
Votes: 9
41.
The Pickwick Papers (1985)
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(1985)
TV-PG | 29 min | Drama
Holding to his resolution not to pay the unjust damages awarded against him, Mr. Pickwick has taken up residence in the Fleet Prison, where he is shocked and saddened by the misery around ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Lighthill | Stars: Nigel Stock, Phil Daniels, Alan Parnaby, Clive Swift
Votes: 8
42.
Mr Benn (1971–2005)
Episode:
Hunter
(1971)
Animation, Short, Family
Mr Benn visits a mysterious costume shop and tries on a Hunter costume, subsequently taking him to the jungle.
Director: Pat Kirby | Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 18
43.
Mr Benn (1971–2005)
Episode:
Caveman
(1972)
Animation, Short, Family
Mr Benn visits a mysterious costume shop and tries on a caveman costume, subsequently taking him to prehistorical times.
Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 15
44. The Wednesday Play (1964–1970)
75 min | Drama
Series of one-off plays made by BBC television, which gave breaks to a wide range of writers and directors in the late 1960s, such as Dennis Potter, Ken Loach, David Mercer, and John ... See full summary »
Stars: Edwin Brown, Neville Smith, Tony Selby, Ken Jones
Votes: 132
45. Theatre 625 (1964–1968)
90 min | Drama
Drama anthology series transmitted on BBC Two.
Stars: Michael Bryant, Judi Dench, Maurice Denham, Margery Mason
Votes: 48
46.
Death of an Expert Witness (1983)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1983)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Stella Mawson's body is found hanging in the chapel. Dalgliesh informs Angela that Stella was once married to Dr Lorrimer. He is also convinced that she was blackmailing the murderer but Angela denies she would even if it was a woman.
Director: Herbert Wise | Stars: Roy Marsden, Barry Foster, Ray Brooks, Meg Davies
Votes: 30
47.
Mr Benn (1971–2005)
Episode:
Wizard
(1971)
Animation, Short, Family
Mr Benn visits a mysterious costume shop and tries on a wizard costume, subsequently taking him to a historical kingdom.
Director: Pat Kirby | Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 12
48.
Mr Benn (1971–2005)
Episode:
Zoo Keeper
(1972)
Animation, Short, Family
Mr Benn visits a mysterious costume shop and tries on a zookeeper costume, subsequently taking him to zoo in which he finds himself helping the caged animals.
Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 13
49.
Mr Benn (1971–2005)
Episode:
Mr Benn and the Magic Carpet
(1972)
Animation, Short, Family
Mr Benn visits a mysterious costume shop and tries on a costume, subsequently taking him to the desert in which he has a magic carpet, soon to be accompanied by a genie in a bottle.
Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 13
50.
Mr Benn (1971–2005)
Episode:
Pirate
(1972)
Animation, Short, Family
Mr Benn visits a mysterious costume shop and tries on a pirate costume, subsequently taking him to a pirate ship in which he finds himself in the middle of a storm.
Star: Ray Brooks
Votes: 13