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1.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.10
(1975)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance
Francis' failed suicide attempt leaves him in deep melancholia and the Warleggan's parade of suborned witnesses darkens Ross' prospects for acquittal.
Director: Kenneth Ives | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Richard Morant, Clive Francis
Votes: 34
2.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.15
(1976)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance
Ross's hopes for a new vein of copper are shattered, and his distress when he finds out Elizabith plans to marry Warleggan resulting in the breaking of his marriage vows.
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Forbes Collins, John Ringham
Votes: 30
3. Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
TV-G | 96 min | Biography, Drama, History
Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection, this mini-series brings to life all of the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels.
Stars: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier, James Mason
Votes: 25,047
4. Brendon Chase (1980–1981)
30 min | Adventure, Family
TV adaptation of the classic children's novel by 'BB' - three young brothers run away from their aunt and live in the forest of Brendon Chase.
Stars: Craig McFarlane, Howard Taylor, Paul Erangey, Rosalie Crutchley
Votes: 144
5.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #2.12
(1977)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, History, Romance
Warleggan wagers Adderly that he will not be able to seduce Demelza, and when he fails at that, he goads Ross into challenging him to a duel.
Director: Philip Dudley | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Ralph Bates, Jill Townsend
Votes: 22
6.
Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Episode:
Part 3
(1977)
TV-G | Biography, Drama, History
Judas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where "He will be handed over to the unbelievers."
Director: Franco Zeffirelli | Stars: Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale
Votes: 145
7.
Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Episode:
Part 4
(1977)
TV-G | Biography, Drama, History
Christ is condemned and crucified, dying on the cross, but he is resurrected on the third day.
Director: Franco Zeffirelli | Stars: Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale
Votes: 153
8. 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
9. The Life and Times of David Lloyd George (1981)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of the brilliant but immensely controversial David Lloyd George, who was the final Liberal Party Prime Minister of the UK.
Stars: Philip Madoc, Lisabeth Miles, William Thomas, Kika Markham
Votes: 47
10.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.12
(1975)
TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, History, Romance
Warleggan's minions apparently beat Jud to death in revenge for his changing his testimony and Francis and Ross plan to open Wheal grace using Warleggan money.
Director: Kenneth Ives | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Forbes Collins, Mary Wimbush
Votes: 34
11.
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
12.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(1977)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, History, Romance
Ross and his men successfully bring Dwight back from Frace, but Drake is wounded severely, and Watleggan's son develops a serious case of the rickets.
Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Duncan Lamont, Kevin McNally
Votes: 25
13. 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: 1,199
14. 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: 1,547
15.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.14
(1976)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, History, Romance
Ross tries to locate Mark Daniel in the hope that he will remember the location of the copper vein he found while hiding in Wheal Grace.
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Mary Wimbush, Cynthia Grenville
Votes: 30
16.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.13
(1975)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance
After the birth of Ross and Demelza's son, Francis accidentally drowns in Wheal Grace after supposedly discovering a new vein if precious copper.
Directors: Paul Annett, Kenneth Ives | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Mary Wimbush, Paul Curran
Votes: 34
17.
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
18.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(1977)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance
Morwenna's love for Drake causes her to reject an arranged marriage with a pompous minister, and Drake bedevils George by seeding his pond with toads.
Director: Philip Dudley | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Gregory de Polnay, Robin Scobey
Votes: 29
19.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #2.9
(1977)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, History, Romance
Sam consents to wrestle Sid Rouse at the fair in order to get Emma back to church and Warleggan agrees to stop harassing Drake in order to save his marriage.
Director: Roger Jenkins | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Ralph Bates
Votes: 24
20. 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
21.
Wodehouse Playhouse (1974–1978)
Episode:
Anselm Gets His Chance
(1976)
Comedy, Romance
Shy and impoverished curate Anselm Mulliner needs to snag an evensong sermon spot to attract his bishop's attention, get a shot at his own pulpit, and so earn the readies needed to impress ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Mills | Stars: John Alderton, Pauline Collins, Thorley Walters, Desmond Llewelyn
Votes: 14
22.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1975)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, History, Romance
Demelza has taken over the running of Nampara, Elizabeth and Francis now married have had a child. Ross has to defend Jim Carter in court but to no avail as he is sent to prison.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Clive Francis
Votes: 41
23.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.11
(1975)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, History, Romance
Ross rehires Jud, reestablishes his friendship with Francis, and becomes involved with smugglers in the hope of raising money to exploit a new copper vein.
Director: Kenneth Ives | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Clive Francis
Votes: 33
24.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.16
(1976)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, History, Romance
Warleggan evicts hundreds of tenant families in his efforts to exert his power, and Ross discovers a valuable vein of tin in his depleted copper mine, Wheal Grace.
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Mary Wimbush, Paul Curran
Votes: 29
25.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.9
(1975)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance
After Ross is released on bail on charges of looting a wrecked ship, the Warleggans stubborn witnesses in order to have him legally executed.
Director: Kenneth Ives | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Tim Barlow, John White
Votes: 34
26.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(1977)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance
Ross is discharged for medical reasons and returns home to find Warleggan occupying the house of his elderly aunt and expecting his first child by Elizabeth.
Director: Philip Dudley | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jay Neill, Norma Streader
Votes: 31
27.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(1977)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, History, Romance
Elizabeth's son Geoffrey facilitates a romance between Drake Carne and Morwenna while Ross learns that Dwight is a prisoner of war in France.
Director: Philip Dudley | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Paul Curran, Judy Geeson
Votes: 29
28.
The Famous Five (1978–1979)
Episode:
Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 1
(1979)
25 min | Adventure, Crime, Family
The Famous Five are staying at Tinker's Demons Rock lighthouse. They are intrigued when delightfully grizzle faced salty old sea dog Mr Boogle tells them a tale of wreckers' gold hidden in nearby caves.
Director: Pat Jackson | Stars: Marcus Harris, Gary Russell, Jennifer Thanisch, Michele Galagher
Votes: 23
29.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #2.7
(1977)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance
George, newly elected to Parliament, has become obsessed over Valentine's as Whitworth takes on his teenage sister-in-law as mistress.
Director: Roger Jenkins | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Ralph Bates
Votes: 25
30. Sergeant Cork (1963–1968)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Victorian-era whodunnit with venerable Sergeant Cork battling entrenched views in a bid to use a more scientific approach to solving cases. Trusty sidekick Bob does not always understand his methods but faithfully co-operates..
Stars: John Barrie, William Gaunt, Charles Morgan, Freddie Fowler
Votes: 69
31. Wodehouse Playhouse (1974–1978)
30 min | Comedy, Romance
A series of dramatisations of some of P. G. Wodehouse's comic short stories - in which P. G. Wodehouse, himself, introduced some of the early episodes.
Stars: John Alderton, Pauline Collins, P.G. Wodehouse, Paul McDowell
Votes: 147
32. 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
33. The Odd Man (1960– )
60 min | Drama
This suspenseful crime series from Granada follows. Part-time private investigator, Steve Gardiner, whose main interplay was with DS Swift, chief inspector Gordon. His wife Judy, develops into an investigation into a murder.
Stars: Edwin Richfield, Keith Barron, Sarah Lawson, Moultrie Kelsall
Votes: 20
34.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1975)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, History, Romance
In 1783, Ross Poldark returns from the American wars to his native Cornwall to find his home in shambles and his betrothed engaged to another.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: Robin Ellis, Jill Townsend, Clive Francis, Norma Streader
Votes: 50
35.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1975)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance
Ross and Demelza, now married, celebrate the birth of their daughter. A traveling troupe of performers stages a play at Nampara, and Mark Daniel falls for a young actress named Keren.
Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Clive Francis
Votes: 39
36.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(1977)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, History, Romance
Warleggan presses trumped-up charges against Drake in revenge for his romance with Rowenna, and Ross plans a daring rescue of Dwight from a French prison.
Director: Philip Dudley | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Kevin McNally, Dave Carter
Votes: 27
37. Huntingtower (1978)
30 min | Adventure
A motley group of people - a Russian princess, an English poet and a retired Scots grocer among them - are brought together at Huntingtower. But why?
Stars: Paul Curran, Peter Settelen, Stanley Lebor, Andrew Faulds
Votes: 22
38.
The Famous Five (1978–1979)
Episode:
Five Go to Demon's Rocks: Part 2
(1979)
25 min | Adventure, Crime, Family
Tinker's monkey has found a gold coin in the caves under the lighthouse. After Anne's sausage and beans lunch the kids set off to find the haul. Unfortunately they are not the only ones looking. To make things worse the tide is coming in.
Director: Pat Jackson | Stars: Marcus Harris, Gary Russell, Jennifer Thanisch, Michele Galagher
Votes: 21
39.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1975)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, History, Romance
Ross determines to put Nampara back on track and get his mine Wheal Leisure running again. Ross also decides to take young Demelza Carne into his house as a servant.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Clive Francis
Votes: 41
40. BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)
Drama
Series of television plays performed live.
Stars: Richard Caldicot, George Woodbridge, Robert Brown, Michael Brennan
Votes: 179
41.
The Onedin Line (1971–1980)
Episode:
Collision Course
(1978)
TV-PG | Adventure, Drama, Romance
William takes a Frazer ship out in fog and gets it in a collision with one of the Onedin ships. It is arranged that the elderly, weak Captain Oliphant should be held responsible. Oliphant ... See full summary »
Director: Gilchrist Calder | Stars: Brian Rawlinson, Peter Gilmore, Jessica Benton, Howard Lang
Votes: 13
42. Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971)
50 min | Drama
Dr. Finlay is a member of a medical practice in the Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.
Stars: Bill Simpson, Andrew Cruickshank, Barbara Mullen, Eric Woodburn
Votes: 142
43. Jackanory Playhouse (1972–1985)
30 min | Drama, Family
A spin-off series from "Jackanory", was "Jackanory Playhouse" (1972-85), which was a series of thirty-minute dramatisations.
Stars: Peter Settelen, Maurice Denham, Patsy Smart, George Innes
Votes: 18
44. The Onedin Line (1971–1980)
TV-PG | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
James Onedin marries Anne Webster in order to get his hands on a ship. However the marriage turns out to be one of true love. James is ruthless in his attempt to get a shipping line started in Liverpool of the 1860s.
Stars: Peter Gilmore, Jessica Benton, Howard Lang, Mary Webster
Votes: 1,122
45. King Lear (1983 TV Movie)
158 min | Drama
Aging King Lear invites disaster when he abdicates to his two disloyal and obsequious daughters while rejecting the one who truly loves him.
Director: Michael Elliott | Stars: Colin Blakely, Leo McKern, Robert Lindsay, Laurence Olivier
Votes: 870
46. 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
47. Top Secret (1961–1962)
60 min | Drama
A British agent starts work in South America.
Stars: William Franklyn, Patrick Cargill, Alan Rothwell, Frieda Knorr
Votes: 15
48. The House on the Hill (1981– )
60 min | Drama
A series of six plays centred on a house in Glasgow, from 1878 to the 1980s.
Stars: John Shedden, James Cosmo, Annette Crosbie, Jennie Linden
Votes: 8
49. Scotland's Story (1984– )
History
24-part history of Scotland.
Stars: David Hayman, Isobel Black, Robert Urquhart, Brian Cox
Votes: 12
50.
The Duchess of Duke Street (1976–1977)
Episode:
For Love or Money
(1976)
TV-PG | 54 min | Drama
A con artist, posing as a Baron, dupes a greedy American guest and seduces a lonely young bride, as a vigilant and intrigued Louisa monitors his every move.
Director: Raymond Menmuir | Stars: Gemma Jones, Leigh Lawson, Angharad Rees, Paul Curran
Votes: 51