Sort by IMDb Rating - Highest Rated Movies and TV Shows With Ellis Dale
- Job Types
- Movies or TV
- Genres
- Keywords
- IMDb Rating
- Instant Watch Options
- In Theaters
- Release Year
1.
Young Charlie Chaplin (1989)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1989)
TV-PG | 27 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Charlie, Syd, and their mother discover that being out on their own is tougher than expected. With their father, Charles Sr., content with becoming unburdened by the responsibilities of family, the three possibly face further separation.
Director: Baz Taylor | Stars: Joe Geary, Lee Whitlock, Twiggy, Ian McShane
Votes: 7
2. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of copper beeches, a Greek interpreter, the Norwood builder, a resident patient, the red-headed league, and one final problem.
Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Rosalie Williams, Eric Porter
Votes: 24,228
3.
Danger UXB (1979)
Episode:
The Pier
(1979)
Action, Drama, History
347 Section is moving to the coast in preparation for D-Day. Before he leaves, Ash asks Susan to marry him -- but will it be too late?
Director: Douglas Camfield | Stars: Anthony Andrews, Judy Geeson, Jeremy Sinden, Osmund Bullock
Votes: 63
4. R3 (1964–1966)
50 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
The adventures of the staff of Research Centre Number Three (R3), headed by director Sir Michael Gerrard, and its trouble-shooting department the Consultancy Service, run by Philip Boult. ... See full summary »
Stars: John Robinson, Oliver Reed, Michael Hawkins, Elizabeth Sellars
Votes: 58
5. Danger UXB (1979)
60 min | Action, Drama, History
The series chronicles the exploits of the fictional Royal Engineer Tunnelling Company 97, which has been made a bomb disposal unit to deal with the thousands of unexploded bombs ("UXBs") in London during the Battle of Britain.
Stars: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane
Votes: 1,075
6. Clayhanger (1976)
60 min | Drama
A coming-of-age story set in the 19th century England about Edwin Clayhanger, a young man who wants to be an architect, but it is expected of him to continue the family's printing business which he accepts for the time being.
Stars: Peter McEnery, Janet Suzman, Thelma Whiteley, Louise Purnell
Votes: 49
7. All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
The trials and misadventures of the staff of a country veterinary office in Yorkshire from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham
Votes: 4,403
8. The Bretts (1987–1989)
60 min | Drama
1920s family of actors deals with the day to day of the theater business.
Stars: Norman Rodway, Barbara Murray, Belinda Lang, George Winter
Votes: 81
9. 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
10.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973–1978)
Episode:
Motorbike
(1978)
TV-Y | 36 min | Comedy
Frank takes a course in motorbike riding for a courier job with dodgy Mr. Hunt, who only took him as too dumb to ask questions, but can't even find the route, and the examiner gets run over... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice, Derek Farr, Bernard Gallagher
Votes: 90
11. 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: 1,198
12. The Foundation (1977–1978)
60 min | Drama
When company director Don Prince dies, his wife Davinia takes control.
Stars: Lynette Davies, John Barron, Geoffrey Whitehead, Patsy Kensit
Votes: 24
13.
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
14. The Brief (1984– )
60 min | Crime, Drama
Barrister Lucas Hellier goes to Germany to defend a British officer accused of spying and disloyalty. Within a short time, he finds himself romantically linked to the Court Officer Annika ... See full summary »
Stars: Ray Lonnen, Isobel Black, Sabine Postel, Michael Elwyn
Votes: 6
15. No Problem! (1983–1985)
30 min | Comedy
After their parents return to Jamaica, the grown children of the Powell family are left to make their way through adulthood together in their Willesden council house.
Stars: Chris Tummings, Judith Jacob, Victor Romero Evans, Shope Shodeinde
Votes: 34
16.
Rock Follies (1976)
Episode:
The Little Ladies
(1976)
Drama, Music
First attempts at launching "The Little Ladies" are not promising.
Director: Brian Farnham | Stars: Charlotte Cornwell, Julie Covington, Rula Lenska, Angela Bruce
Votes: 8
17. The Sweeney (1975–1978)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Jack Regan and George Carter are hard-edged detectives in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police. They pursue villains by methods which are underhanded and often illegal, frequently violent and - more often than not - successful.
Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, John Alkin
Votes: 2,655
18. Nancy Astor (1982)
55 min | Biography, Drama
Virginia-born Lady Astor is the first woman to sit in the Westminster Parliament. Her outspokenness in unpopular causes leaves her open to heartbreak, both public and private.
Stars: Lisa Harrow, Lise Hilboldt, James Fox, Dan O'Herlihy
Votes: 75
19.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
Episode:
The Solitary Cyclist
(1984)
TV-PG | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A strange man on a bicycle follows a young music teacher as she bicycles on a lonely road to and from the city.
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Barbara Wilshere, John Castle
Votes: 1,225
20.
All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
Episode:
Pig in the Middle
(1980)
TV-PG | 51 min | Comedy, Drama
James and Helen are about to celebrate their first wedding anniversary and Tristan suggests to James that they go to the Harlequin, a modest restaurant that opened recently. It turns out to... See full summary »
Director: Michael Hayes | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Carol Drinkwater
Votes: 76
21.
Will Shakespeare (1978)
Episode:
Dead Shepherd
(1978)
49 min | Biography, Drama
In which Will progresses from ostler to cockerel to ghostwriter - to London's premier playwright as Kit Marlowe falls from grace.
Director: Peter Wood | Stars: Tim Curry, Ian McShane, Paul Freeman, John McEnery
Votes: 14
22.
The Two Mrs. Grenvilles (1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1987)
Crime, Drama
Director: John Erman | Stars: Ann-Margret, Claudette Colbert, Stephen Collins, John Rubinstein
Votes: 9
23. Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982)
R | 95 min | Drama, Fantasy, Music
A confined but troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
Director: Alan Parker | Stars: Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, James Laurenson, Eleanor David
Votes: 85,422 | Gross: $22.24M
24. The Kids from 47A (1973–1975)
30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
After Mum has being taken into hospital,and Dad far away, the young Gathercoles are left parent less. Jess realizes that this could result in the family being split up, so taking the role ... See full summary »
Stars: Christine McKenna, Gaynor Hodgson, Russell Lewis, Nigel Greaves
Votes: 26
25.
Fraud Squad (1969–1970)
Episode:
Double Deal
(1970)
Crime, Drama
Hearing that conman Charlie Dickens is 'going straight' and found a 'respectable' job, the cynical and experienced Gamble is sceptical of Charlie's claims. Vicky, however, is prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt - an unwise move.
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Patrick O'Connell, Joanna Van Gyseghem, Ralph Nossek, Reginald Barratt
Votes: 8
26.
Fraud Squad (1969–1970)
Episode:
Last Exit to Liechtenstein
(1969)
Crime, Drama
Rex Lycian, on bail with a fraud charge hanging over his neck, gatecrashes the Policeman's Ball to 'settle accounts' with Gamble, the man who arrested him, But is there another reason for untimely intrusion?
Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Patrick O'Connell, Joanna Van Gyseghem, Ralph Nossek, Angela Browne
Votes: 7
27.
Lovejoy (1986–1994)
Episode:
The Sting
(1986)
TV-14 | 55 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A reformed drug addict asks Lovejoy in helping her recover valuable statuettes from her late father's estate that she had used to support her habit.
Director: Baz Taylor | Stars: Ian McShane, Phyllis Logan, Dudley Sutton, Malcolm Tierney
Votes: 107
28.
Minder (1979–1994)
Episode:
Caught in the Act, Fact
(1980)
TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Terry helps out his friend Des by delivering a car but it is a getaway car that has been used in a robbery and Terry's finger-prints are found in it. Amazingly Arthur comes to his young ... See full summary »
Director: Terry Green | Stars: Dennis Waterman, George Cole, George Layton, Angela Browne
Votes: 85
29. Catweazle (1970–1971)
30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A medieval wizard (though not a very good one) is transported to the modern age.
Stars: Geoffrey Bayldon, Robin Davies, Gary Warren, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
Votes: 1,127
30. Two's Company (1975–1979)
30 min | Comedy
An American author hires a British butler and discovers that they are polar opposites.
Stars: Elaine Stritch, Donald Sinden, John Savident, Penelope Keith
Votes: 276
31. Valentine Park (1987–1988)
Comedy
An ITV British Sitcom set in a public park, in which Tom (Ken Jones) the head gardener works along with Max (David Threnod) , Bodie (Daniel Peacock) and Doyle (Bernard Padden)
Stars: Ken Jones, Liz Smith, David Thewlis, Katy Newell
Votes: 16
32.
Minder (1979–1994)
Episode:
Give Us This Day Arthur Daley's Bread
(1985)
TV-14 | 47 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When Arthur Daley meets a philanthropic vicar who runs a social club for ex-convicts he greedily recruits them as cheap labour to build a garden rockery for a trusting client. Alas, they ... See full summary »
Director: Francis Megahy | Stars: Dennis Waterman, George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Patrick Malahide
Votes: 74
33.
The Two Mrs. Grenvilles (1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1987)
Crime, Drama
Director: John Erman | Stars: Ann-Margret, Claudette Colbert, Stephen Collins, John Rubinstein
Votes: 11
34. Lovejoy (1986–1994)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Lovejoy is an irresistible rogue with a keen eye for antiques. The part-time detective scours the murky salerooms, auction halls and stately homes of Britain, always on the lookout for a find.
Stars: Ian McShane, Dudley Sutton, Chris Jury, Phyllis Logan
Votes: 3,912
35. Minder (1979–1994)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. Can his ex-boxer bodyguard Terry stay level-headed whilst working for the King of Dodgy Deals?
Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman, Gary Webster
Votes: 2,834
36. 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: 392
37. Goodbye Darling (1979–1981)
50 min
A series of eight plays on the theme of lost love.
Stars: Neville Jason, Sheila Gish, Renée Asherson, Stella Tanner
Votes: 15
38.
Catweazle (1970–1971)
Episode:
The Eye of Time
(1970)
24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
Catweazle uses his "Eye of Time" when introduced to betting.
Director: Quentin Lawrence | Stars: Geoffrey Bayldon, Robin Davies, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Neil McCarthy
Votes: 47
39.
New Scotland Yard (1972–1974)
Episode:
Come-back
(1974)
49 min | Crime, Drama
Roper, a Borstal boy, is found stabbed near his home. When Clay and Dexter arrive in the West Country to investigate they find several suspects with strong motives for the killing including the boy's parents.
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Michael Turner, Clive Francis, Anna Barry, Charles Bolton
Votes: 6
40.
The Sweeney (1975–1978)
Episode:
Bad Apple
(1976)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Haskins is concerned that, in an adjacent manor, crooks seem to be getting nicked and then released without charge. Posing as an ex-con Regan follows a lead to the Blue Parrot club, haunt ... See full summary »
Director: Douglas Camfield | Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, Norman Jones
Votes: 109
41. The Shadow of the Tower (1972)
Biography, Drama, History
A series recording the key events in the reign of Henry Tudor and his founding of the Tudor Dynasty
Stars: James Maxwell, Bruce Hodgkins, Norma West, Hugh Sullivan
Votes: 229
42. Centre Play (1973–1977)
Drama
Anthology series of half hour plays produced in BBC's Television Centre's studios.
Stars: John Barrett, Will Knightley, David Daker, Michael Gough
Votes: 15
43. Tales of the Unexpected (1979–1988)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
Short dramas each with a twist of some kind; across the first four seasons most of these are from short stories by Roald Dahl.
Stars: Roald Dahl, Andrew Ray, Forbes Collins, Richard Johnson
Votes: 2,502
44. Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973–1978)
30 min | Comedy
Accident-prone Frank Spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also trying to look after his wife and baby.
Stars: Michael Crawford, Michele Dotrice, Jessica Forte, Dick Bentley
Votes: 4,172
45. Shine on Harvey Moon (1982–1995)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Upon being demobbed, RAF serviceman Harvey Moon returns home and finds his family involved in various troubles. His wife is not interested in resuming their relationship, and works in a seedy nightclub frequented by American servicemen.
Stars: Elizabeth Spriggs, Maggie Steed, Linda Robson, Lee Whitlock
Votes: 207
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. Nearest and Dearest (1968–1973)
30 min | Comedy
On the death of their father Joshua, siblings Eli and Nellie Pledge inherit the family business, Pledge's Purer Pickles, at Colne, Lancashire, in the north of England. Their faithful ... See full summary »
Stars: Hylda Baker, Jimmy Jewel, Joe Gladwin, Madge Hindle
Votes: 171
48. Rock Follies (1976)
Drama, Music
Three actresses, lumbered by useless boyfriends, are plucked from a theatrical chorus-line to form a manufactured rock group: the 'Little Ladies'.
Stars: Charlotte Cornwell, Julie Covington, Rula Lenska, Billy Murray
Votes: 149
49. Will Shakespeare (1978)
60 min | Biography, Drama
Biography of William Shakespeare.
Stars: Tim Curry, Paul Freeman, John Normington, Ron Cook
Votes: 124
50. The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (1969–1971)
52 min | Drama, Crime
Mr J.G. Reeder is an employee of The Department of Public Prosecutions, unassuming in appearance but blessed with a razor-sharp mind. He solves mysteries under the watchful eye of his larger-than-life boss, Sir Jason Toovey.
Stars: Hugh Burden, Willoughby Goddard, Mona Bruce, Gillian Lewis
Votes: 122