Sort by IMDb Rating - Highest Rated Movies and TV Shows With Sally Dexter

1. Genius (2017– )
Episode: Einstein: Chapter Ten (2017)

TV-14 | 54 min | Biography, Drama, History

After the atomic bomb is dropped and World War II draws to a close, Einstein assumes the role of world citizen in his twilight years.

Director: Kenneth Biller | Stars: Geoffrey Rush, Johnny Flynn, Samantha Colley, T.R. Knight

Votes: 816

2. Poldark (2015–2019)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2015)

TV-14 | 58 min | Drama, Romance

The news of Demelza and Poldark's marriage spreads through the community, threatening Wheal Leisure's prospects.

Director: Edward Bazalgette | Stars: Eleanor Tomlinson, Phil Davis, Beatie Edney, Aidan Turner

Votes: 922

3. Bad Girls: The Musical (2009 Video)

120 min | Musical

Bad Girls The Musical is an original British musical based on characters from the award winning and hugely popular television drama Bad Girls. Set in the fictional HMP Larkhall, it's the ... See full summary »

Directors: Maggie Norris, Robin Lough | Stars: Emily Aston, Phil Barley, Camilla Beeput, David Burt

Votes: 16

4. Poldark (2015–2019)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2015)

TV-14 | 58 min | Drama, Romance

Ross reopens Wheal Leisure, drawing his work force from Charles' mine and winning the respect of his tenants. Whilst he and Demelza are at a local wedding Elizabeth gives birth to a son, ... See full summary »

Director: Edward Bazalgette | Stars: Aidan Turner, Tristan Sturrock, Matthew Wilson, Emma Spurgin Hussey

Votes: 871

5. Genius (2017– )
Episode: Einstein: Chapter Eight (2017)

TV-14 | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

Einstein and his wife Elsa attempt to flee Germany after the rise of the Nazis, but they face unexpected roadblocks.

Director: Kenneth Biller | Stars: Geoffrey Rush, Michael McElhatton, Emily Watson, T.R. Knight

Votes: 703

6. Poldark (2015–2019)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance

Ross Poldark returns home after American Revolutionary War and rebuilds his life with a new business venture, making new enemies and finding a new love where he least expects it.

Stars: Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jack Farthing, Beatie Edney

Votes: 36,088

7. Poldark (2015–2019)
Episode: Episode #2.8 (2016)

TV-14 | 57 min | Drama, Romance

Ross and Dwight stand trial for their part in the smuggling. A new tin lode gives Ross renewed hope in Wheal Grace, but it is George who is there for Elizabeth when her mother falls ill and deals Ross a bitter blow.

Director: Charlie Palmer | Stars: Eleanor Tomlinson, Phil Davis, Aidan Turner, Pip Torrens

Votes: 528

8. Genius (2017– )
Episode: Einstein: Chapter Seven (2017)

TV-14 | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

In the wake of the war, patriotism corrupts one of Albert Einstein's closest friends, Fritz Haber, pitting them against each other.

Director: James Hawes | Stars: Geoffrey Rush, Johnny Flynn, Samantha Colley, Ralph Brown

Votes: 688

9. Toast of London (2012–2020)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

Steven Toast, an eccentric middle-aged actor with a chequered past, spends more time dealing with his problems off stage than performing on stage.

Stars: Matt Berry, Robert Bathurst, Doon Mackichan, Shazad Latif

Votes: 10,618

10. Genius (2017– )

TV-14 | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

The life stories of history's greatest minds, from their days as young adults to their final years: their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws, and genius.

Stars: Samantha Colley, Seth Gabel, Antonio Banderas, Clémence Poésy

Votes: 20,113

11. Wokenwell (1997)

A small police force investigates mysterious occurrences in a northern English town.

Stars: Ian McElhinney, Celia Imrie, Nicholas Gleaves, Lesley Dunlop

Votes: 12

12. Hamish Macbeth (1995–1997)
Episode: The Honourable Policeman (1997)

Not Rated | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Local laird Roddy MacLean returns to the village with his glamorous intended Serena St Claire,and asks Hamish to be the best man at their wedding. Hamish has his doubts as to whether the ... See full summary »

Director: Jonas Grimås | Stars: David Ashton, Sally Dexter, Robert Carlyle, Ralph Riach

Votes: 128

13. Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode: At First I Was Afraid (2015)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

Dr Brigette Nye is back with a patient from Pakistan, a former doctor at Holby working abroad. Hanson has given Digby two weeks to get over his drug addiction, so Dom takes him to his parents place by the sea.

Director: Julie Edwards | Stars: Paul Bradley, James Anderson, Rob Ostlere, David Ames

Votes: 8

14. Poldark (2015–2019)
Episode: Episode #2.3 (2016)

TV-14 | 58 min | Drama, Romance

Ross chairs the meeting for his mine's share-holders, where expansion of Wheal Leisure is approved but Warleggan's spy Tankard is also present and Warleggan's heavies attack Jud for failing... See full summary »

Director: William Sinclair | Stars: Aidan Turner, Jack Farthing, Sebastian Armesto, Phil Davis

Votes: 505

15. Poldark (2015–2019)
Episode: Episode #2.6 (2016)

TV-14 | 58 min | Drama, Romance

A cheerless Christmas looms for the Poldarks with Francis drowned in the mine having only found fool's copper and Ross facing debtor's prison if he cannot pay Warleggan. Ross is also ... See full summary »

Director: Charlie Palmer | Stars: Aidan Turner, Heida Reed, Ruby Bentall, Eleanor Tomlinson

Votes: 488

16. Roger Roger (1996 TV Movie)

Comedy, Drama

Add a Plot

Director: Tony Dow | Stars: Jude Akuwudike, Lauren Ashby, Ian Barritt, Scott Chisholm

Votes: 39

17. Poldark (2015–2019)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2015)

TV-14 | 58 min | Drama, Romance

Ross Poldark returns from fighting in the American Revolution to his native Cornwall, finding his fiancée Elizabeth Chynoweth about to marry his wealthy cousin Francis and his home in ruins... See full summary »

Director: Edward Bazalgette | Stars: Aidan Turner, Tim Delap, Darcy Vanhinsbergh, Heida Reed

Votes: 1,067

18. Poldark (2015–2019)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2015)

TV-14 | 57 min | Drama, Romance

Whilst Ross's cooperative has some success there are hard times throughout Cornwall and typhoid sweeps through Bodmin jail and kills Jim Carter just as Ross and Dwight break in to rescue ... See full summary »

Director: William McGregor | Stars: Gracee O'Brien, Eleanor Tomlinson, Kyle Soller, Aidan Turner

Votes: 705

19. Genius (2017– )
Episode: Einstein: Chapter Five (2017)

TV-14 | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

Einstein begins to experience the academic life he coveted, but he falters in his familial responsibilities. He is reintroduced to his cousin Elsa.

Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Johnny Flynn, Samantha Colley, Ralph Brown, Richard Topol

Votes: 718

20. Have Your Cake and Eat It (1997– )

Drama, Romance

Sam, a middle-aged executive in the rollercoaster industry, embarks on an affair with younger woman Allie, which jeopardizes his marriage.

Stars: James Purefoy, Philip Glenister, Honeysuckle Weeks, Ian McNeice

Votes: 34

21. Toast of London (2012–2020)
Episode: The End (2013)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy

Tired of voice-overs and the awful play Steven writes an erotic novel - as Paloma Toast - and new agent Brooke Hooberman secures a deal with publisher Yvonne Wryly to take it. Unfortunately... See full summary »

Director: Michael Cumming | Stars: Matt Berry, Robert Bathurst, David Arnold, Carol Cleveland

Votes: 254

22. A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)

TV-MA | 105 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

DI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized, and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet.

Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons, Arthur White

Votes: 8,741

23. Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992–1994)

TV-Y7 | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Condensed animated adaptations of plays by William Shakespeare.

Stars: Alec McCowen, Michael Kitchen, Suzanne Burden, John Warner

Votes: 359

24. Hope & Glory (1999–2000)

50 min | Drama

The main school in an economically depressed area, Hope Park Comprehensive has been on the verge of closing for years. Things begin to look up when the weary headmaster Neil Bruce is ... See full summary »

Stars: Lenny Henry, Sara Stephens, Amanda Redman, Gillian Kearney

Votes: 77

25. Heartburn Hotel (1998–2000)

30 min | Comedy

Comedy set in The Olympic Hotel, Birmingham, with anti-hero hotel owner and Falklands veteran, Harry Springer.

Stars: Tim Healy, Clive Russell, Peter Gunn, Kim Wall

Votes: 47

26. The Fairy Queen (2009 TV Movie)

210 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical

Add a Plot

Director: François Roussillon | Stars: William Christie, Miriam Allan, Lucy Crowe, Claire Debono

Votes: 8

27. Dalziel and Pascoe (1996–2007)
Episode: Guardian Angel: Part 2 (2006)

TV-14 | Crime, Mystery, Drama

As the deaths keep rising, the police try to figure out why the victims had all withdrawn large sums of money from their bank accounts. Were they being blackmailed? Andy doesn't think so ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Marcus | Stars: Warren Clarke, Colin Buchanan, Jennifer James, Wayne Perrey

Votes: 82

28. Will (2017)
Episode: Something Wicked This Way Comes (2017)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, History

Tensions rise as Will (Laurie Davidson) and Alice (Olivia DeJonge) continue to collaborate, while Anne (Deirdre Mullins) attempts to adjust to London life. Love forces Marlowe (Jamie ... See full summary »

Director: Magnus Martens | Stars: Laurie Davidson, Olivia DeJonge, Ewen Bremner, Mattias Inwood

Votes: 64

29. Father Brown (2013– )

TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In the early 1950s, Father Brown, a Roman Catholic priest based in the fictional Cotswold village of Kembleford, uses his distinctive skills to solve various crimes.

Stars: Mark Williams, John Burton, Sorcha Cusack, Jack Deam

Votes: 15,005

30. Hamish Macbeth (1995–1997)

TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Hamish Macbeth is a police constable in the small Scottish town of Lochdubh, who occasionally bends the rules when it suits him or when it can help some of his fellow eccentric townsfolk.

Stars: Robert Carlyle, Ralph Riach, Brian Pettifer, Stuart Davids

Votes: 2,420

31. Life Begins (2004–2006)

50 min | Comedy, Drama

Maggie and Phil are a late-30s English couple on a standard summer holiday with their two teenage children. On their first morning on holiday, Phil announces he wants to move out. Maggie is... See full summary »

Stars: Caroline Quentin, Alexander Armstrong, Elliot Henderson-Boyle, Ace Ryan

Votes: 258

32. The Imaginatively Titled Punt & Dennis Show (1994–1995)

30 min | Comedy

Fresh off the Mary Whitehouse Experience, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis separated themselves from Rob Newman and David Baddiel for this sketch show. Not only did they bring back old characters... See full summary »

Stars: Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Evelyn Duah, Alistair McGowan

Votes: 47

33. Jericho (2005)
Episode: To Murder and Create (2005)

Not Rated | 93 min | Crime, Drama

When a thermonuclear scientist turns up strangled with cheese-wire, lipstick on his cheek, and a sheet of newspaper stuffed into his mouth, Jericho and his team aren't sure if this is a political assassination, or a crime passionnel.

Director: Diarmuid Lawrence | Stars: Jane Horrocks, Glyn Grimstead, Nicholas Farrell, Richard Hope

Votes: 82

34. Dalziel and Pascoe (1996–2007)
Episode: Guardian Angel: Part 1 (2006)

TV-PG | 101 min | Crime, Mystery, Drama

Wetherton's domestic bliss is rocked when housewife, Susan Goodman, is murdered while doing her weekly shopping. Lethal chemical, teltroxin, is the cause of death and Susan's demise is soon... See full summary »

Director: Paul Marcus | Stars: Warren Clarke, Colin Buchanan, Jennifer James, Wayne Perrey

Votes: 99

35. A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode: Another Life (2003)

TV-14 | 99 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A recently reinstated Frost re-teams with D.S. Lawson to investigate a corpse floating in the canal and a mutilated body in a discarded refrigerator.

Director: Roger Bamford | Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, Sally Dexter, John Lyons

Votes: 280

36. A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode: Widows and Orphans (1994)

TV-14 | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Frost investigates two serial criminals preying on senior women, a burglar and a serial killer while working with a beautiful new partner.

Director: Roy Battersby | Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, Sally Dexter, Neil Phillips

Votes: 362

37. Atlantis (2013–2015)
Episode: The Grey Sisters (2014)

TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

As Medea escapes Jason takes the wounded Ariadne back to Atlantis, where Orpheus swears that he will retrieve Eurydice from Hades. Unable to cure Ariadne because Medea used a dagger imbued ... See full summary »

Director: Declan O'Dwyer | Stars: Amy Manson, Jack Donnelly, Mark Addy, Robert Emms

Votes: 188

38. Trial & Retribution (1997–2009)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The team of Det. Supt. Michael Walker, DI North, and DCI Connor follows each case from crime committed, through the pursuit of justice, to the law courts where the efforts of the force will be tested--sometimes to the breaking point.

Stars: David Hayman, Dorian Lough, Victoria Smurfit, Kate Buffery

Votes: 1,203

39. The Plant (1995 TV Movie)

85 min | Drama, Romance

Strange tale of an alien who moves to a leafy London suburb.

Director: Jonathan Lewis | Stars: Valentine Pelka, Tamio Okada, Yasuko Okada, April Bird

Votes: 40

40. Touched by Frost: Goodbye Jack (2010 TV Movie)

60 min | Documentary

Cast and crew discuss the final series of A Touch of Frost.

Director: Stuart Ramsay | Stars: Marc Warren, Bruce Alexander, Matt Bardock, Marc Cass

Votes: 17

41. Stages (1994– )
Episode: A Few Short Journeys of the Heart (1994)

45 min

Add a Plot

Director: Paul Tickell | Stars: David Troughton, Saira Todd, Ben Chaplin, Susan Fleetwood

Votes: 7

42. A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode: No Refuge (1995)

TV-14 | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Although the three armed robbers who held up a glass factory are caught, there is no trace of the 15 thousand pounds they stole.

Director: Don Leaver | Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, Sally Dexter, Lindy Whiteford

Votes: 316

43. Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992–1994)
Episode: The Winter's Tale (1994)

TV-Y7 | 26 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

King Leontes of Bohemia suspects his wife, Hermione, and his friend, Polixenes, of betraying him. When he forces Polixenes to flee for his life, Leontes sets in motion a chain of events ... See full summary »

Director: Stanislav Sokolov | Stars: Anton Lesser, Jenny Agutter, Sally Dexter, Michael Kitchen

Votes: 57

44. Will (2017)
Episode: The Marriage of True Minds (2017)

TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, History

An unexpected arrival sends Will's world spinning; a transcendental experience leads Marlowe to deal with his past; Topcliffe deciphers a code that throws Will into a life-and-death situation.

Director: Elliott Lester | Stars: Laurie Davidson, Olivia DeJonge, Ewen Bremner, Mattias Inwood

Votes: 71

45. 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: 4,682

46. Psychos (1999– )

50 min | Drama

A challenging and provocative six-part drama set in the psychiatric ward of a Glasgow hospital.

Stars: Douglas Henshall, Neve McIntosh, Alastair Mackenzie, Alison Peebles

Votes: 119

47. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: Brighton Rocks: Part 1 (1998)

TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama

DS Beech wangles an expensives-paid trip to Brighton with DC Skase, but his night does not go to plan.

Director: Ian White | Stars: Billy Murray, Iain Fletcher, Simon Rouse, Libby Davison

Votes: 39

48. Trial & Retribution (1997–2009)
Episode: Shooter: Part 1 (2009)

TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The vicious Bilkin family commit an armed robbery on a jeweller's shop, killing the shop manager. Miller, a rival to the Bilkins, informs on but they walk and later Miller is murdered. D.S.... See full summary »

Director: Benjamin Ross | Stars: David Hayman, Victoria Smurfit, Jaimi Barbakoff, Beth Cordingly

Votes: 58

49. Dalziel and Pascoe (1996–2007)

TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Mystery, Drama

Superintendent Dalziel and partner DI Pascoe investigate murder, and find a bond forming between them despite their blatantly different personalities.

Stars: Warren Clarke, Colin Buchanan, David Royle, Jennifer James

Votes: 3,305

50. Goodnight Sweetheart (1993–2016)

Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

British sitcom in which an unhappily married man discovers he can time travel back to 1940s war-torn London where he masquerades as an MI5 agent and part-time songwriter whilst courting the local barmaid.

Stars: Nicholas Lyndhurst, Victor McGuire, Christopher Ettridge, Elizabeth Carling

Votes: 3,334