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1. Wedlock (II) (2021)
6 min | Short, Action, Comedy
Somewhere in the English countryside - one man drives as if his life depends on it, while one woman steps down the aisle on the biggest day of her life. Both speeding towards a future destined to collide.
Director: Stephen Ashwell | Stars: Josh Harvey, Stephanie Hazel, Gianbruno Spena, Sylvia Clegg
Votes: 7
2.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Genesis of the Daleks: Part Five
(1975)
TV-G | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor is forced to give Davros full details of future Dalek victories but opposition to Davros' plans is growing among the Kaleds and soon there is open rebellion.
Director: David Maloney | Stars: Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, Michael Wisher
Votes: 895
3. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
PG | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
After the Rebel Alliance are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett.
Director: Irvin Kershner | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Votes: 1,379,305 | Gross: $290.48M
4. The Grand Tour (2016–2024)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show
Jeremy, Richard and James embark on an adventure across the globe, driving new and exciting automobiles from manufacturers all over the world.
Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond, Abbie Eaton
Votes: 83,435
5. Top Gear (2002–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show
The hosts talk about everything car-related. From new cars to how they're fueled, this show has it all.
Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, The Stig
Votes: 126,669
6. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
TV-PG | 688 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: 24,208
7.
Blake's 7 (1978–1981)
Episode:
Star One
(1979)
Not Rated | 48 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Blake leads the apprehensive crew of the Liberator out into intergalactic space to find and destroy Star One and cripple the Federation. What none of them realize is that Star One is ... See full summary »
Director: David Maloney | Stars: Gareth Thomas, Sally Knyvette, Paul Darrow, Jan Chappell
Votes: 235
8.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Genesis of the Daleks: Part Three
(1975)
TV-PG | 23 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and Harry head to the Kaled city to alert the authorities to Davros' plans while Sarah and Sevrin are forced to work on the completion of the Thals' rocket.
Director: David Maloney | Stars: Tom Baker, Elisabeth Sladen, Ian Marter, Michael Wisher
Votes: 880
9.
The Monocled Mutineer (1986)
Episode:
When the Hurly-Burly's Done
(1986)
Drama, History, War
Further events of the mutiny and its resolution.
Director: Jim O'Brien | Stars: Paul McGann, Timothy West, Ron Donachie, Anthony Calf
Votes: 10
10.
The Grand Tour (2016–2024)
Episode:
It's a gas, gas, gas
(2018)
TV-14 | 64 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show
Richard and James work out that the average motorist loses 36 days of their lives filling up with fuel. The pair vow to do something about it, using their skill and ingenuity to invent a system for filling up on the move.
Director: Gavin Whitehead | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, Abbie Eaton
Votes: 1,538
11. Call the Midwife (2012– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History
Chronicles the lives of a group of midwives living in East London in the late 1950s to late 1960s.
Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Laura Main, Jenny Agutter, Stephen McGann
Votes: 31,467
12. Poirot (1989–2013)
TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective, who has an impeccable knack for getting embroiled in a mystery, solves crimes along with Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector James Japp.
Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran
Votes: 52,052
13. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
PG | 121 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.
Director: George Lucas | Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness
Votes: 1,449,187 | Gross: $322.74M
14. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
R | 169 min | Drama, War
Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns
Votes: 1,495,973 | Gross: $216.54M
15. Game, Set, and Match (1988– )
60 min | Drama, Thriller
Bernard Samson is a spy in the employ of S.I.S., London Central.
Stars: Ian Holm, Michael Culver, Michael Degen, Anthony Bate
Votes: 263
16. Seaforth (1994)
500 min | Drama, Romance
An epic love story in nine parts, following the progress of handsome rogue Bob Longman , an ambitious working-class Yorkshire lad. The series begins with a feature-length episode by ... See full summary »
Stars: Linus Roache, Lia Williams, Raymond Pickard, Gary Lydon
Votes: 52
17.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Moving Target
(2003)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
It's an eventful day for Sgt Matt Boyden. Having discovered the identity of Abi's father, he confronts the girl's mother, his hated colleague Acting DI Sam Nixon, threatening to tell the ... See full summary »
Director: Dermot Boyd | Stars: Tony O'Callaghan, Lisa Maxwell, Lisa Geoghan, Russell Floyd
Votes: 40
18.
New Scotland Yard (1972–1974)
Episode:
Papa Charlie
(1972)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Kingdom leaves his house in the small hours, and his wife is disturbed to see that he is armed. But that is nothing compared to her alarm when an intruder later enters her bedroom.
Director: John Reardon | Stars: John Woodvine, John Carlisle, Sally Home, Tony Melody
Votes: 12
19.
Secret Army (1977–1979)
Episode:
Sound of Thunder
(1979)
Drama, History, War
The Allied advance reaches Belgium, and the Germans are planning to leave Brussels. Bradley establishes contact with other members of the local resistance. Brussels residents are becoming ... See full summary »
Director: Tristan de Vere Cole | Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Juliet Hammond, Clifford Rose
Votes: 49
20.
The Vicar of Dibley (1994–2020)
Episode:
Love and Marriage
(1998)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Hugo and Alice are finally married, with two bridesmaids dressed up as Teletubbies. There is a nasty moment when a woman bursts in and accuses the groom of being already married but, not to... See full summary »
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, Emma Chambers
Votes: 307
21.
The Monocled Mutineer (1986)
Episode:
Before the Shambles
(1986)
Drama, History, War
The events leading to mutiny in the British Army during World War I.
Director: Jim O'Brien | Stars: Paul McGann, Bill Fellows, Penelope Wilton, Ron Donachie
Votes: 12
22.
The Grand Tour (2016–2024)
Episode:
Jaaaaaaaags
(2018)
TV-14 | 63 min | Comedy, Sport, Talk-Show
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to prove that old Jaguars are not only stylish and roguish, but also strong and reliable with a road trip across Colorado. Along the ... See full summary »
Directors: Kit Lynch Robinson, Phil Churchward, Brian Klein, Gavin Whitehead | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, Kiefer Sutherland
Votes: 1,549
23. The Pianist (2002)
R | 150 min | Biography, Drama, Music
During WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive.
Director: Roman Polanski | Stars: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Emilia Fox
Votes: 911,796 | Gross: $32.57M
24. Secret Army (1977–1979)
50 min | Drama, History, War
During World War II, a Belgian resistance movement called Lifeline, based in Brussels, organises the return of Allied airmen who have been shot down by the Luftwaffe to the United Kingdom.
Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond
Votes: 1,616
25.
Green Wing (2004–2007)
Episode:
Christmas Special
(2006)
TV-14 | 88 min | Comedy, Drama
The staff are seen at a funeral, which would appear to be Mac's but is actually that of Angela, killed in a hunting accident with a moose. Rescued by Martin from falling over the cliff Alan... See full summary »
Directors: Dominic Brigstocke, Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Sally Bretton, Oliver Chris, Olivia Colman, Michelle Gomez
Votes: 193
26.
Sleepers (1991)
Episode:
On the Run
(1991)
Comedy, Drama
Jeremy and Albert make a dash for freedom, hotly pursued by Major Nina Grishina of the KGB. In London, MIS and the CIA take action to apprehend the suspected subversives, and in Eccles, Sandra searches for her missing husband.
Director: Geoffrey Sax | Stars: Nigel Havers, Warren Clarke, David Calder, Michael Gough
Votes: 12
27.
The Royal (2003–2011)
Episode:
Home from the Hill
(2008)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama
Jack Bell, a new head porter to replace the departing Eric, arrives and ends up as a patient. Bobby comes to replace Frankie as the new ambulance driver and takes Gordon to attend elderly ... See full summary »
Director: Ian Barber | Stars: Linda Armstrong, Robert Cavanah, Chris Coghill, Kari Corbett
Votes: 21
28. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
Stars: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker
Votes: 39,514
29. Doc Martin (2004–2022)
TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The trials and tribulations of Martin Ellingham, a brilliant but socially challenged doctor who moves from London to the picturesque village of Port Wenn in Cornwall.
Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice, Joe Absolom
Votes: 20,206
30. Red Dwarf (1988– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi
The adventures of the last human alive and his friends, stranded three million years into deep space on the mining ship Red Dwarf.
Stars: Chris Barrie, Craig Charles, Danny John-Jules, Robert Llewellyn
Votes: 37,279
31. The Gun Man (2016)
20 min | Short, Crime, Drama
A man with a past meets a woman with no future. Gun enthusist Gram befriends a student, Hils, while his old ex-gangster mates begin to suspect her motives.
Director: Jo Southwell | Stars: Gordon Kennedy, Hayley-Marie Axe, Brian Croucher, Peter Dean
Votes: 12
32.
The Golden Hour (2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2005)
Drama
The Team are called to attend a major accident, where a bus has seemingly tried to avoid hitting a child, resulting in several casualties. The team has one hour to make things right.
Director: Tim Leandro | Stars: Richard Armitage, Navin Chowdhry, Zoe Telford, Ciarán McMenamin
Votes: 29
33.
Murder in Mind (2001–2003)
Episode:
Passion
(2002)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
A call center employee becomes obsessed with her happily married boss - leading her to kill the woman she suspects he's having an affair with, and framing his wife in the process.
Director: Gerry Poulson | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Mark Womack, Angela Ridgeon, Lucy Davis
Votes: 40
34.
The Monocled Mutineer (1986)
Episode:
The Making of a Hero
(1986)
Drama, History, War
The background to Percy Toplis joining the British Army during the First World War.
Director: Jim O'Brien | Stars: Paul McGann, Tony Williams, Jane Wood, Dave Hill
Votes: 15
35.
Top Gear (2002–2022)
Episode:
£5,000 Lorry Challenge
(2008)
TV-MA | 52 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show
Jeremy road tests the new Porsche 911 GT2 and compares it to the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. In an attempt to see how hard can it be to be a lorry driver, the presenters were given ... See full summary »
Directors: Phil Churchward, James Bryce, Brian Klein, Owen Trevor | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, Ben Collins
Votes: 307
36.
Call the Midwife (2012– )
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2012)
TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, History
Jenny speaks to her ex-lover again, while Sister Monica Joan lands herself in trouble with the police. Chummy receives a visit from her snobbish, imperious mother which forces her to reconsider her relationship with Peter.
Director: Jamie Payne | Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Jessica Raine, Judy Parfitt, Laura Main
Votes: 531
37.
Whiskey Cavalier (2019)
Episode:
Czech Mate
(2019)
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Ollerman attempts to force the team to commit a terrorist attack for The Trust using Ray's life as leverage; Jai helps Standish deal with a revelation about his girlfriend; Will and Frankie come to a realization about their relationship.
Director: Peter Atencio | Stars: Scott Foley, Lauren Cohan, Ana Ortiz, Tyler James Williams
Votes: 343
38. Shetland (2013– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A local police team investigate crimes within the close knit island community of Shetland.
Stars: Alison O'Donnell, Steven Robertson, Douglas Henshall, Lewis Howden
Votes: 25,854
39. Green Wing (2004–2007)
TV-14 | 65 min | Comedy, Drama
Funky hospital-based sketch-comedy-drama type show.
Stars: Sally Bretton, Oliver Chris, Olivia Colman, Michelle Gomez
Votes: 12,776
40. The Street (2006–2009)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama
Series of one-off dramas, each focusing on a different house within the same street.
Stars: Timothy Spall, Ger Ryan, Lee Ingleby, Christine Bottomley
Votes: 1,319
41. Colditz (1972–1974)
50 min | Drama, History, War
The series deals with Allied prisoners of war imprisoned at Colditz Castle and their many attempts to escape captivity, as well as the relationships formed between the various nationalities and their German captors.
Stars: David McCallum, Richard Heffer, Paul Chapman, Jack Hedley
Votes: 1,021
42. Sleepers (1991)
55 min | Comedy, Drama
Amidst the thaw of glasnost, the Kremlin discovers that two Soviet agents, sent to England under deep cover in 1965, have been "lost." A beautiful and ambitious Russian agent, sent to ... See full summary »
Stars: Nigel Havers, Warren Clarke, David Calder, Michael Gough
Votes: 457
43. Our Boy (1997 TV Movie)
85 min | Crime, Drama
Sonia and Woody are forced to come to terms with the loss of their only son who was killed in a hit-and-run accident and the driver did not stop. Woody's grief knows no bounds and refuses ... See full summary »
Director: David Evans | Stars: Ray Winstone, Pauline Quirke, Neil Dudgeon, Philip Jackson
Votes: 72
44.
Red Cap (2003–2004)
Episode:
Crush
(2003)
TV-MA | Crime, Drama
After returning from an intense three day training session, Private Tracy Walters crashes into an oncoming car, killing one civilian and injuring another.
Director: Justin Chadwick | Stars: Tamzin Outhwaite, Douglas Hodge, James Thornton, Gordon Kennedy
Votes: 24
45.
The Vicar of Dibley (1994–2020)
Episode:
Engagement
(1997)
TV-14 | 39 min | Comedy
Geraldine is at a loss for an interesting front page story for the parish newsletter. Alice and Hugo are a couple but Alice complains that Hugo has yet to kiss her so Geraldine urges her to... See full summary »
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Dawn French, Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet, Emma Chambers
Votes: 259
46.
Hotel Babylon (2006–2009)
Episode:
Episode #2.8
(2007)
TV-MA | 55 min | Comedy, Drama
Hotel Babylon is facing a takeover by Donovan Credo - infamous in the hotel trade for ousting the staff and bringing in his own 'drones'. Rebecca is to be kept on but Donovan allows her to ... See full summary »
Director: Nigel Douglas | Stars: Tamzin Outhwaite, Max Beesley, Dexter Fletcher, Emma Pierson
Votes: 47
47.
Game, Set, and Match (1988– )
Episode:
London Match: Part 3
(1988)
Drama, Thriller
Director: Ken Grieve | Stars: Ian Holm, Anthony Bate, Gottfried John, Norman Mills
Votes: 6
48. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure
In 1938, after his father goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, Indiana Jones finds himself up against the Nazis again to stop them from obtaining its powers.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Alison Doody, Denholm Elliott
Votes: 810,755 | Gross: $197.17M
49. Two Thousand Acres of Sky (2001–2003)
60 min | Drama, Romance
Two Thousand Acres of Sky tells the story of single mum Abby Wallace, who escapes her inner city lifestyle with her two children to a small Scottish village.
Stars: Michelle Collins, Paul Kaye, Michael Carter, George Anton
Votes: 285
50. The Monocled Mutineer (1986)
310 min | Drama, History, War
During World War I, Percy Toplis, a deserter from the British Army, plays a major role in the Étaples Mutiny in September 1917.
Stars: Paul McGann, Bill Fellows, Matthew Marsh, Anthony Calf
Votes: 390