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1. Young Charlie Chaplin (1989)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1989)

TV-PG | 27 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

9.2
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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

8.7
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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

8.7
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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

8.6
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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

8.5
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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

8.5
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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

8.4
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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

8.4
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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

8.4
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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

8.4
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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

8.3
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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

8.3
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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

8.3
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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

8.2
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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

8.2
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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

8.2
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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

8.1
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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

8.1
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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

8.1
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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

8.1
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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

8.1
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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

8.1
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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

8.0
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47 Metascore

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

8.0
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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

8.0
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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

8.0
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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

8.0
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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

8.0
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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

7.9
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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

7.9
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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

7.9
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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

7.9
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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

7.9
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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

7.8
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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

7.8
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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

7.8
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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

7.8
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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

7.8
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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

7.8
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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

7.8
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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

7.7
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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

7.7
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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

7.6
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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

7.6
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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

7.6
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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

7.6
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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

7.6
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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

7.6
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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

7.6
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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

7.6
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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



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