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1. An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck (1994 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Jimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience.
Director: Ian Hamilton | Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, Leslie Ash, Myra Atherton, Ron Atkinson
Votes: 16
2. The Sound of Musicals (2006)
55 min | Musical
Stars: John Barrowman, Ruthie Henshall, Mica Paris, Jon Lee
Votes: 49
3. Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs (2012–2023)
TV-PG | Reality-TV
Comedian Paul O'Grady follows the work of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, meeting some of the dogs there and the people who look after them.
Stars: Paul O'Grady, Shaun Opperman, William Roache, Kate Ford
Votes: 233
4. The Bill Made Me Famous (2008 TV Movie)
46 min | Documentary
An official documentary looking back at 25 years of the longest continuously running police drama in British TV history, through the actors past and present who have helped made the series ... See full summary »
Director: Sally Norris | Stars: Martin Kemp, Joe Absolom, Rhea Bailey, Ali Bastian
Votes: 10
5. Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (2012 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Follows Richard Herring chatting with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment.
Stars: Richard Herring, John Robins, Adam Buxton, James Acaster
Votes: 176
6. Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood (2016 TV Special)
47 min | Documentary, Comedy
In this celebration of the life and work of the hugely popular entertainer, who died in April 2016, friends and fans pay tribute to a great comic talent. Victoria Wood wrote some of ... See full summary »
Directors: Andrew Nicholson, John Piper | Stars: Victoria Wood, Anne Reid, James Corden, Alison Steadman
Votes: 12
7.
Pilgrimage (2018– )
Episode:
The Road to Rome: Episode 3
(2019)
Documentary
The celebrity pilgrims set off on the final stretch of their journey towards Rome. Emotions run high when they receive an extraordinary invitation from the Vatican.
Stars: Lee Ingleby, Stephen K. Amos, Mehreen Baig, Katy Brand
Votes: 5
8. Extras (2005– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Andy Millman is an actor with ambition and a script. Reduced to working as an extra with a useless agent, Andy's attempts to boost his career invariably end in failure and embarrassment.
Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson
Votes: 60,430
9. Would I Lie to You? (2007– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Two teams, lead by their team leader (either Lee Mack or David Mitchell), have to try and make the other team believe their crazy stories.
Stars: David Mitchell, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon, Paul Ridley
Votes: 9,700
10. Come on Down! The Game Show Story (2014– )
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show
Stars: Bradley Walsh, Les Dennis, Declan Donnelly, Anthony McPartlin
Votes: 11
11.
Hotel Babylon (2006–2009)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(2006)
TV-MA | 54 min | Comedy, Drama
Riled and suddenly untrusting, she not only interviews all of the staff, but also calls in an auditor - much to the distress of Gino and Jackie, whose stocktake figures are complete fantasy... See full summary »
Director: Keith Boak | Stars: Tamzin Outhwaite, Max Beesley, Natalie Mendoza, Emma Pierson
Votes: 59
12.
Pilgrimage (2018– )
Episode:
The Road to Rome: Episode 2
(2019)
Documentary
The pilgrims head further into Tuscany.
Stars: Lee Ingleby, Stephen K. Amos, Mehreen Baig, Katy Brand
Votes: 5
13. HMS Pinafore (2022 TV Movie)
107 min | Comedy, Music
Josephine, the daughter of Captain Corcoran, falls for lowly sailor Ralph Rackstraw. However, she's torn between her true love, and her father's desire for her to marry Sir Joseph Porter, the First Lord of the Admiralty.
Stars: Les Dennis, John Savournin, Elgan Llyr Thomas, Henry Waddington
Votes: 15
14.
Pilgrimage (2018– )
Episode:
The Road to Rome: Episode 1
(2019)
Documentary
Eight celebrities of differing faiths and beliefs strap on backpacks and have 15 days to tackle 1,000km of the ancient Via Francigena pilgrimage, from the Italian Alps to Rome.
Stars: Lee Ingleby, Stephen K. Amos, Mehreen Baig, Katy Brand
Votes: 14
15. The Lily Savage Show (1997)
35 min | Comedy
Lily Savage hosts her own BBC series featuring behind-the-scenes documentaries with her family, TV spoofs, special guests and musical numbers.
Stars: Paul O'Grady, Sonia, Daniel Newman, Janet Street-Porter
Votes: 48
16. The Second Quest (2004 TV Movie)
72 min | Comedy, Drama
Three old friends are re-united in hospital owing to an accident that happened to one of them. Whilst together they recall their ill-fated motorbike trip to the Isle of Man that they made ... See full summary »
Director: David Jason | Stars: David Jason, Hywel Bennett, Roy Hudd, Greg Faulkner
Votes: 49
17. The All New Harry Hill Show (2003– )
30 min | Comedy
Bizarre comedy sketch show.
Stars: Harry Hill, Christine Hamilton, Neil Hamilton, Ronne Coyles
Votes: 12
18. A Night of Comic Relief 2 (1989 TV Special)
390 min | Comedy
20 million people across the UK helped to raise £26.9 million on the second Red Nose Day. At night, the BBC once again gave over their studio's to Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones and Jonathan... See full summary »
Stars: Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones, Jonathan Ross, Richard Addison
Votes: 39
19. Bob Monkhouse: The Million Joke Man (2015)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Paul O'Grady, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Ricky Grover
Votes: 10
20.
Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002–2024)
Episode:
Ant & Dec's Christmas Takeaway
(2005)
TV-PG | Comedy, Game-Show
In this Christmas special the Geordie duo are join by G4, Ricky Gervais and the Hamilton's.
Director: Sam Eastall | Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Jonathan Ansell, Little Ant
Votes: 9
21. Midsomer Murders (1997– )
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.
Stars: John Nettles, Jane Wymark, Barry Jackson, Neil Dudgeon
Votes: 39,545
22. 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
23. Death in Paradise (2011– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Cultures collide when British Detective Inspector is transferred from England to the Caribbean island of Saint Marie to head the island's police department.
Stars: Elizabeth Bourgine, Don Warrington, Danny John-Jules, Joséphine Jobert
Votes: 28,118
24. Richard Osman's House of Games (2017– )
29 min | Game-Show
Richard Osman hosts the game show in which he sets a panel of four celebrity contestants a series of games and puzzles to test their general knowledge.
Stars: Richard Osman, Hugh Dennis, Ivo Graham, Scarlett Moffatt
Votes: 926
25. Bang, Bang, It's Reeves and Mortimer (1999– )
30 min | Comedy
The pair's follow-up to The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer, this BBC comedy sketch show features more surreal vignettes, as well as an ongoing mockumentary series called The Club - a parody of popular British series of the time.
Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Charlie Higson, Morwenna Banks
Votes: 612
26. Ken Dodd: Another Audience with Ken Dodd (2002 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Once again, Ken Dodd (with over 40 years in his trade) performs his unique set in front of a host of celebrities gathered to show their appreciation of his enduring talent.
Director: Patricia Mordecai | Stars: Ken Dodd, Keith Barron, Frank Bruno, Dora Bryan
Votes: 54
27. An Audience with Cliff Richard (1999 TV Special)
75 min | Music
The singer performs for and interacts with a small audience.
Stars: Cliff Richard, Elaine Paige, Russ Abbot, Bobby Davro
Votes: 30
28.
Maya & Miguel (2004–2009)
Episode:
A Rose Is Still a Rose
(2006)
TV-Y | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Abuela Elena leaves town for a few days, she entrusts an eager Maya with the care and feeding of her prized roses. Unfortunately, while Maya's heart is in the right place, she is too ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Kluck | Stars: Carlos Alazraqui, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Les Dennis, Jeannie Elias
Votes: 6
29.
Richard Osman's House of Games (2017– )
Episode:
Week 14: Friday
(2021)
Game-Show
Stars: Richard Osman, Charlie Brooks, Les Dennis, Darren Harriott
Votes: 12
30. 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005– )
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Game-Show
8 Out Of 10 Cats is a cheeky and articulate comedy panel show hosted by English comedian Jimmy Carr that uses statistics and a series of opinion polls as a basis for discussion.
Stars: Jimmy Carr, John Pohlhammer, Sean Lock, Jon Richardson
Votes: 6,156
31. Shooting Stars (1993–2011)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Comedy panel game show hosted by anarchic surrealist comic duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Matt Lucas
Votes: 2,832
32. Cinderella: The Shoe Must Go On (1986 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy
Director: Jon Scoffield | Stars: Danny La Rue, Roy Kinnear, Cheryl Baker, Jimmy Cricket
Votes: 17
33. The Story of Light Entertainment (2006)
90 min | Documentary
Series on the history of light entertainment, narrated by Stephen Fry.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Barry Cryer, Clive James, Michael Grade
Votes: 31
34.
Extras (2005–2007)
Episode:
Les Dennis
(2005)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
Andy gets a role in a pantomime, starring opposite British TV presenter Les Dennis. As Dennis begins to approach a breakdown, Maggie gets to know the pantomime director's daughter, who ... See full summary »
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Gerard Kelly
Votes: 1,144
35.
Life's Too Short (2011–2013)
Episode:
Easter Special
(2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy
Having admitted that he exploited his diminutive clients in the past, Warwick finally comes good for them before receiving a visit from 'Willow' co-star Val Kilmer, anxious to make a sequel... See full summary »
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Keith Chegwin
Votes: 312
36. 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
37. Freddie Starr (1993–1994)
Comedy
A series of sketches, stage comedy and music with Freddie Starr and special guests. Despite decent ratings for the show, Freddie himself stated that: "I felt the whole concept was wrong."
Stars: Freddie Starr, Graham Crowden, Derek Deadman, Les Dennis
Votes: 5
38.
New Heroes of Comedy (2008– )
Episode:
Ricky Gervais
(2008)
48 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Michael Forte | Stars: Billy Connolly, David Baddiel, Chris Rock, Stephen Merchant
Votes: 13
39. Hotel Babylon (2006–2009)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama
At a posh urban hotel, the love lives and whims of its wealthy guests are attended to by hard-working staff who have their own troubles with love.
Stars: Dexter Fletcher, Martin Marquez, Michael Obiora, Raymond Coulthard
Votes: 4,685
40. Life's Too Short (2011–2013)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
The show centers on Warwick Davis in his day-to-day life, complete with the frustrations he faces.
Stars: Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Rosamund Hanson
Votes: 16,485
41. Moving On (2009– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama
Series of daytime plays set in contemporary Britain, all sharing the theme of someone going through some kind of life change.
Stars: Neil Bell, Alicia Brockenbrow, John Draycott, Olivia Fenton
Votes: 514
42. The Great British Menu (2006– )
Reality-TV
Top British chefs compete against each other and are scored by a panel of acclaimed judges for the chance to cook one course of a four course banquet.
Stars: Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton, Andi Oliver, Jennie Bond
Votes: 467
43. Shooting Stars: Unviewed and Nude (1996 Video)
54 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Director: Mark Mylod | Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Mark Lamarr, Ulrika Jonsson
Votes: 80
44.
Death in Paradise (2011– )
Episode:
Christmas Special 2022
(2022)
TV-PG | 86 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Festivities take a back seat as DI Parker investigates the murder of a podcaster. She had been probing the disappearance of a child and claimed to have found new evidence. The missing child has haunted Commissioner Patterson for years.
Director: Ruth Carney | Stars: Riotafari Gardner, Jason Yeboa, Don Warrington, Siobhán McSweeney
Votes: 414
45.
Midsomer Murders (1997– )
Episode:
The Christmas Haunting
(2013)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Barnaby and Nelson investigate the fatal stabbing of a man with an antique sword during a ghost-hunting party at a 'haunted' manor house.
Director: Nicholas Laughland | Stars: Neil Dudgeon, Gwilym Lee, Fiona Dolman, Tamzin Malleson
Votes: 755
46.
Richard Osman's House of Games (2017– )
Episode:
Week 14: Tuesday
(2021)
Game-Show
Stars: Richard Osman, Charlie Brooks, Les Dennis, Darren Harriott
Votes: 13
47. The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X (2015 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
You can hear The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X every morning from 6:30am to 10am on DAB Digital Radio across the UK.
Stars: Chris Moyles, Dominic Byrne, Pippa Taylor, Paul Turner
Votes: 162
48. The Madame Blanc Mysteries (2021– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery
Antiques expert moves to France suspicious of how her husband died and uses her skills to become a PI aiding the local police and simultaneously bonding with the town's popular taxi driver.
Stars: Steve Edge, Alex Gaumond, Sally Lindsay, Sue Vincent
Votes: 3,268
49. Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh (2020– )
120 min | Talk-Show
Alan Titchmarsh celebrates the great British countryside in the company of special guests.
Stars: Alan Titchmarsh, Lesley Joseph, David Domoney, Camilla Bassett-Smith
Votes: 24
50. The Keith and Paddy Picture Show (2017–2018)
30 min | Comedy
Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis) and Paddy McGuinness team up to recreate popular Hollywood films into condensed mini-movies with help from a host of celebrity guests.
Stars: Leigh Francis, Paddy McGuinness, Adam Booth, Sarah Parish
Votes: 459