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1. Central Weekend (1986– )
100 min | Documentary
Popular (40% audience share) weekly debate show shown all across the central region of the UK. A national version also aired in the late 1990s entitled "Thursday Night Live"
Stars: Sue Jay, Simon Ackley, Andy Craig, Lynne Perrie
Votes: 6
2. Another Audience with Freddie Starr (1997 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy
Director: Ian Hamilton | Stars: Freddie Starr, The Jordanaires, Dave Holland, The Beverley Sisters
Votes: 18
3. Toy Stories (2009–2014)
60 min | Documentary
James May travels all over Britain to show the origins of some toys, and creates amazing things with them.
Stars: James May, Sim Oakley, Oz Clarke, Tiff Needell
Votes: 1,182
4. An Audience with Al Murray (2005 TV Special)
50 min | Comedy
Stars: Al Murray, Frank Carson, Edwina Currie, Sheila Ferguson
Votes: 37
5. Tory! Tory! Tory! (2006)
60 min | Documentary
The history of the people and ideas that formed Thatcherism, charting the events and the effects of Margaret Thatcher's years in power.
Stars: Haydn Gwynne, Simon Jenkins, Shirley Williams, Michael Dobbs
Votes: 26
6. 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
7. Anyone for Pennis? (1995 TV Movie)
29 min | Comedy
Celebrities Beware Dennis Pennis Is On The Lose And Getting Right In Your Face Dennis Holds Nothing Back Daring To Asks The Question No Other Interviewer Would
Stars: Paul Kaye, Keith Allen, Clive Anderson, Jeff Banks
Votes: 108
8.
Pilgrimage (2018– )
Episode:
The Road to Istanbul: Episode 1
(2020)
59 min | Documentary
Seven celebrities of differing faiths and beliefs travel the 2,200km Sultans Trail by road and on foot in a modern-day pilgrimage across Europe to the historic city of Istanbul.
Directors: Miriam Lyons, Oliver Rose, Samuel Palmer | Stars: Lee Ingleby, Adrian Chiles, Edwina Currie, Dom Joly
Votes: 9
9.
Pilgrimage (2018– )
Episode:
The Road to Istanbul: Episode 2
(2020)
59 min | Documentary
Life on the Sultans Trail begins to challenge the celebrities both physically and mentally. On their final day in Serbia they hike to a monastery before travelling to Bulgaria.
Directors: Miriam Lyons, Oliver Rose, Samuel Palmer | Stars: Lee Ingleby, Adrian Chiles, Edwina Currie, Dom Joly
Votes: 6
10.
Toy Stories (2009–2014)
Episode:
Meccano
(2009)
52 min | Documentary
James builds a combined swing and lifting bridge out of Meccano, to span a canal in Liverpool's dockland so he can walk from one side to the other.
Director: Alex Nikolic-Dunlop | Stars: James May, Edwina Currie, John Carroll, Jim Gamble
Votes: 61
11. Pilgrimage (2018– )
59 min | Documentary
Seven celebrities from different faiths embark on an historical pilgrimage.
Stars: Lee Ingleby, Neil Morrissey, Ed Byrne, Raphael Rowe
Votes: 92
12. After Dark (1987–2003)
180 min | Talk-Show
A groundbreaking British late-night discussion show broadcast live with no scheduled end time.
Stars: Ian Kennedy, Tony Wilson, John Underwood, Anthony Clare
Votes: 22
13. Mr. White Goes to Westminster (1997 TV Movie)
75 min | Comedy, Drama
Fed-up with modern politics, journalist Ben White stands as an independent candidate at the 1997 General Election, thus getting himself involved in a scandal with a former, now married, flame, who also happens to be an MP.
Director: Guy Jenkin | Stars: Bill Paterson, Josephine Butler, John Bowler, Adam Kotz
Votes: 33
14. Beat the Chasers (2020– )
60 min | Game-Show
In the first round, the contestant from the audience is asked up to five multiple choice questions. In the second round, the contestant plays for a jackpot in a quiz against up to five celebrity contestants from The Chase.
Stars: Bradley Walsh, Mark Labbett, Jenny Ryan, Shaun Wallace
Votes: 208
15. Bring Back... Grange Hill (2005 TV Movie)
49 min | Documentary
Justin Lee Collins tries to reunite the 1986 cast of Grange Hill (1978).
Director: Robbie Reddy | Stars: Justin Lee Collins, Edward Barnes, Alison Bettles, Ruth Carraway
Votes: 33
16. Spelling Bee (2005 TV Special)
70 min | Game-Show
Director: Sue McMahon | Stars: Chris Tarrant, Roger Black, Samantha Bond, Andrew Castle
Votes: 10
17. The 11 O'Clock Show (1998–2000)
30 min | Comedy
A satirical show mimicking the evening news which launched the careers of Ricky Gervais and Sacha Baron Cohen.
Stars: Iain Lee, Daisy Donovan, Tommy Vance, Ricky Gervais
Votes: 353
18. The Mrs. Merton Show (1995–1998)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Mock talk show starring Caroline Aherne as the elderly host Mrs Dorothy Merton who interviews celebrities.
Stars: Caroline Aherne, Hooky and the Boys, The Patrick Trio, Jo Brand
Votes: 199
19. Going Live! (1987–1993)
192 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Children's Saturday morning magazine/variety show featuring cartoons, sketches, games, music videos, special guests and features.
Stars: Sarah Greene, Phillip Schofield, Peter Simon, Trevor Neal
Votes: 155
20. Breakfast with Frost (1993–2005)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: David Frost, Iain Duncan Smith, Charles Kennedy, Tony Blair
Votes: 70
21.
Pointless Celebrities (2010– )
Episode:
Special
(2022)
Game-Show
A celebrity special edition of the general knowledge quiz in which four teams try to come up with the answers that no-one else could think of. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and co-host ... See full summary »
Director: Richard van't Riet | Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman, Henry Bonsu, Daliso Chaponda
Votes: 9
22. Light Lunch (1997–1998)
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Mel Giedroyc, Dylan Howe, Sue Perkins, Johnny Vaughan
Votes: 73
23. Keep It in the Family (2014– )
45 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Two families of four participate in a series of hilarious mini-games for the chance to win prizes whilst the celebrities in the drop zone must give hints to what their prize could be.
Stars: Bradley Walsh, Marc Silk, Joe Swash, Mark Charnock
Votes: 14
24. Best Ever Spitting Image (2006 TV Special)
47 min | Documentary
A documentary about Spitting Image (1984) and the impact it had, including clips of the most memorable moments and contributions from many of the cast, crew and some of celebrities portrayed on the show.
Directors: Stuart Ramsay, Richard Bradley | Stars: Simon Chadwick, Jon Culshaw, Phil Cornwell, John Lloyd
Votes: 19
25. Panorama (I) (1953– )
40 min | Documentary, News
Long-running factual programme reporting on all aspects of life in Britain.
Stars: Fred Emery, David Dimbleby, Richard Lindley, Richard Dimbleby
Votes: 599
26. Forty Years of Fuck (2005 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
2 part tv documentary examining swearing in British TV over 40 Years. Highlights include the first use of the "F" word and "C" word and how films redubbed for tv substitute swear words for made up ones.
Directors: Ellen Evans, Matt O'Casey | Stars: Max Beesley, Helen Adams, John Aldridge, Jennie Bond
Votes: 38
27.
Screen One (1985–2002)
Episode:
News Hounds
(1990)
102 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Every cub reporter wants a front page 'splash' and Liz Jolly from The Brit, a top-selling daily tabloid, is no exception. She's on the trail of a sensational story and her job depends on it.
Director: Les Blair | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Alison Steadman, Paul Kember, Judith Scott
Votes: 25
28. That's Life! (1973–1994)
43 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Esther Rantzen and the team present a variety of subjects, including consumer advice, rights and investigations, topical news-related vox pops, and lighthearted items such as clever pets and hilarious misspelt signs.
Stars: Esther Rantzen, Gavin Campbell, Doc Cox, Cyril Fletcher
Votes: 76
29. The Major Years (1999– )
Documentary charting the rise and fall of John Major, the last Tory UK Prime Minister this century.
Stars: Tim Pigott-Smith, John Major, Michael Portillo, George Bush
Votes: 8
30. Election 97 (1997 TV Special)
News
BBC's coverage of the 1997 General Election in the UK, that saw Tony Blair's Labour party win a landslide victory.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Jeremy Paxman, Peter Snow, Robin Oakley
Votes: 15
31. Daily Cooks (2007– )
30 min | Reality-TV
Each day Antony Worrall Thompson invites two fellow chefs to the studio to demonstrate three easy-to-prepare, mouth-watering meals for everybody to enjoy at home. The complete recipe is available on the web-site.
Stars: Antony Worrall Thompson, Jean-Christophe Novelli, Martin Blunos, Merrilees Parker
Votes: 19
32. Beyond a Joke (2009– )
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Dave Lamb, Wendy Richard, Trevor Bannister, Jo Brand
Votes: 10
33. Big Star's Little Star (2013– )
Comedy, Family, Game-Show
British game show presented by Stephen Mulhern in which three celebrity contestants and their children answer questions about each other to win up to £15,000 for a charity of their choice.
Stars: Stephen Mulhern, Will Mellor, Nina Wadia, Vic Reeves
Votes: 22
34. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011– )
Reality-TV
A spin-off from Antiques Road Trip (2010) in which two teams consisting of an expert and a celebrity buy antiques to sell at auction, hoping to make a profit and give it to charity.
Stars: Tim Wonnacott, David Harper, James Braxton, Philip Serrell
Votes: 112
35. World in Action (1963–1998)
30 min | Documentary
A documentary series focusing on current affairs.
Stars: Brian Armstrong, Chris Kelly, Derek Cooper, Wilfrid Thomas
Votes: 98
36. This Week (1956–1992)
News
Public affairs series probing the news behind the headlines.
Stars: Jonathan Dimbleby, Denis Tuohy, Richard Lindley, Bryan Magee
Votes: 35
37. Justice in Wonderland (2000 TV Movie)
85 min | Crime, Drama
Dramatisation of the libel case brought by former Conservative minister Neil Hamilton against Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed.
Director: Tim Leandro | Stars: John Benfield, Michael Cochrane, Kenneth Cranham, Edwina Currie
Votes: 7
38.
Cluedo (1990–1993)
Episode:
A-Hunting We Will Go
(1992)
25 min | Crime, Drama, Game-Show
Mrs. White is cleaning up a young man who was beaten after disrupting the annual Arlington fox hunt. She finds out the actions of his fellow saboteurs caused the death of a beloved horse, Phantom when the bitter hunting party returns home.
Director: William Brayne | Stars: Lysette Anthony, Tom Baker, Christopher Biggins, Lewis Collins
Votes: 13
39. Hell's Kitchen (2004–2009)
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV
Gordon Ramsay leads a team of celebrities through the trials of a professional kitchen with the threat of elimination hanging over them.
Stars: Angus Deayton, Marco Pierre White, Edwina Currie, Gary Rhodes
Votes: 1,678
40. Celebrity Money for Nothing (2017)
44 min | Reality-TV
Sarah Moore and Jay Blades go head-to-head at a celebrity's house to save things that were about to be dumped. They transform them into bespoke and valuable pieces, competing to see who can... See full summary »
Stars: Arthur Smith, Sarah Moore, Jay Blades, Rupert Blanchard
Votes: 13
41. Alternative Election Night (2010 TV Special)
270 min | Comedy
Charlie Brooker, Jimmy Carr, Lauren Laverne and David Mitchell respond irreverently to the election results as they unfold.
Director: John L. Spencer | Stars: Charlie Brooker, Jimmy Carr, Lauren Laverne, David Mitchell
Votes: 18
42. Screen One (1985–2002)
120 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Anthology of unconnected movies of different genres.
Stars: Mark Chapman, Alfred Molina, Julie Walters, Geraldine James
Votes: 139
43. Dispatches (1987– )
Documentary, News
Channel 4's long-running, award-winning investigative current affairs documentary series. Particularly noted for its undercover reporting.
Stars: Morland Sanders, Antony Barnett, Deborah Davies, Tazeen Ahmad
Votes: 238
44. Question Time (1979– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Politicians, public office-holders and celebrities face questions on topical issues from a studio audience.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Robin Day, Peter Sissons, Fiona Bruce
Votes: 412
45. The Word (1990–1995)
60 min | Talk-Show
The show that pushed forward the boundries of youth TV, always coming close to going too far.
Stars: Terry Christian, Dani Behr, Katie Puckrik, Amanda De Cadenet
Votes: 217
46. Election 92 (1992 TV Special)
News
BBC's coverage of the 1992 General Election in the UK, that resulted in the Conservatives achieving their fourth consecutive election victory.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Peter Sissons, Peter Snow, John Cole
Votes: 32
47.
Hell's Kitchen (2004–2009)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2004)
TV-PG | Reality-TV
Stars: Angus Deayton, Mark Durden-Smith, Amanda Barrie, Belinda Carlisle
Votes: 9
48. Come Dine with Me (2005– )
TV-G | 23 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
The knives (and forks) are out as a group of strangers compete for the title of ultimate dinner party host. And the £1000 on the table adds spice to the proceedings...
Stars: Dave Lamb, Tamara Beckwith, Lesley Joseph, Raef Bjayou
Votes: 2,383
49. Pointless Celebrities (2010– )
Game-Show
Celebrities try to find the most obscure answers to win money for their chosen charities.
Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Richard Osman, Antony Costa, Jayne Torvill
Votes: 904
50. The James Whale Radio Show (1988–1992)
51 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Late-night adult discussion show with Radio Aire DJ James Whale simultaneously broadcasting on TV with a variety of guests, music and comedy. The series eventually evolved into more of a studio-based format.
Stars: James Whale, Linda Nolan, Bernard Manning, Nina Myskow
Votes: 34