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1. BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960–1963)
60 min | Drama
BBC Sunday-Night Play is the anthology drama series which replaced Sunday Night Theatre in 1960.
Stars: Brian Rix, Joby Blanshard, Cyril Luckham, John Bennett
Votes: 131
2.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
In Love and War
(1980)
51 min | Drama
As war rages, Fanny and the Radletts reunite to live at Alconleigh, while Linda desperately awaits word from Fabrice.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Lucy Gutteridge, Jean-Pierre Cassel
Votes: 11
3. David Copperfield (1956)
30 min | Drama
A gentle orphan discovers life and love in an indifferent adult world.
Stars: Robert Hardy, Sonia Dresdel, Edna Morris, Richard Goolden
Votes: 11
4. Moll Flanders (1975 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
All kinds of misfortune befall Moll Flanders in 18th-century England; but she's a great survivor.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Julia Foster, Kenneth Haigh, Ian Ogilvy, Diana Fairfax
Votes: 34
5.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
Foreigners Are Fiends
(1980)
51 min | Drama
Cedric works to revitalize Lady Montdore, Lady Montdore and Polly reconcile, and Linda tries to help Christian's cause.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Vivian Pickles, Michael Cochrane
Votes: 12
6. Rumpole of the Bailey (1978–1992)
Not Rated | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of a portly and eccentric criminal law barrister.
Stars: Leo McKern, Jonathan Coy, Julian Curry, Marion Mathie
Votes: 1,726
7.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
Traitor
(1971)
61 min | Comedy, Drama
Dishillusioned by his rich, aristocratic upbringing in Britain, top foreign office diplomat Adrian Harris became a spy for the Russians. He escaped to Moscow after being found out and it is... See full summary »
Director: Alan Bridges | Stars: John Le Mesurier, Jack Hedley, Vincent Ball, Neil McCallum
Votes: 63
8.
Pie in the Sky (1994–1997)
Episode:
Lemon Twist
(1995)
Not Rated | 49 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
After a rave review by a hard to please food critic Pie in the Sky does a roaring trade. Henry, however, is at a boring police seminar where Fisher admits he is disillusioned by the job and... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: Richard Griffiths, Maggie Steed, Malcolm Sinclair, Bella Enahoro
Votes: 88
9.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
Rings and Things
(1980)
51 min | Drama
As Linda and Tony desperately try to obtain permission to marry, Fanny visits Polly at Hampton, where oddness abounds.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Vivian Pickles, Richard Hurndall
Votes: 11
10.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
The Merry Widower
(1980)
52 min | Drama
Linda announces her pregnancy, Fanny marries, and a death occurs which will alter Polly's future irreparably.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Vivian Pickles, Richard Hurndall
Votes: 11
11.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
Coming Out
(1980)
51 min | Drama
As Louisa's coming out ball approaches, Fanny and Linda grow impatient for their own.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Michael Williams, Diana Fairfax
Votes: 11
12.
The Politician's Wife (1995)
Episode:
Body Politic
(1995)
64 min | Drama
As the architect of Duncan's destruction, Flora plays him against Tory grandees while stirring up resentment against him amongst his constituents. Can he fight back?
Director: Graham Theakston | Stars: Juliet Stevenson, Frederick Treves, Fidelis Morgan, Charmian May
Votes: 15
13. Seven Faces of Woman (1974–1977)
60 min | Drama
Series of plays examining various aspects of contemporary woman at different ages. The theme song, sung by Charles Aznavour, was a big hit in the summer of 1974.
Stars: Maria Charles, Julie Peasgood, Judy Geeson, Liz Fraser
Votes: 12
14.
Rumpole of the Bailey (1978–1992)
Episode:
Rumpole and the Genuine Article
(1983)
Not Rated | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Rumpole defends an eccentric artist in a forgery case before the newly appointed Judge Featherstone.
Director: Robert Knights | Stars: Leo McKern, Peggy Thorpe-Bates, Emlyn Williams, Brenda Blethyn
Votes: 97
15. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
50 min | Drama
Two sisters in 1920s London work to achieve success in the dressmaking business.
Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Cathy Murphy
Votes: 1,640
16. The Professionals (1977–1983)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Bodie and Doyle, senior agents of the British intelligence service CI5 (Criminal Intelligence 5), and their handler George Cowley fight terrorism and similar high-level crimes.
Stars: Gordon Jackson, Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins, Bridget Brice
Votes: 3,661
17. Sergeant Cork (1963–1968)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Victorian-era whodunnit with venerable Sergeant Cork battling entrenched views in a bid to use a more scientific approach to solving cases. Trusty sidekick Bob does not always understand his methods but faithfully co-operates..
Stars: John Barrie, William Gaunt, Charles Morgan, Freddie Fowler
Votes: 69
18. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)
60 min | Drama
Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".
Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown
Votes: 67
19.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
One Big Happy Family
(1997)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
When P.C. Garfield complains that Ch. Supt. Brownlow and Ch. Insp. Conway are out of touch with real police work, it brings about an unexpected response.
Director: John Bruce | Stars: Peter Ellis, Ben Roberts, Colin Tarrant, Tony O'Callaghan
Votes: 33
20.
Just William (1977–1978)
Episode:
The Sweet Little Girl in White
(1977)
25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Director: John Davies | Stars: Adrian Dannatt, Michael McVey, Craig McFarlane, Tim Rose
Votes: 7
21.
Murder in Suburbia (2004–2005)
Episode:
Golden Oldies
(2005)
TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Ash and Scribbs investigate the murder of a 1950's singing star affectionately known as JJ who, it seems, still has a following in the retirement home where he and his wife now reside. He'd... See full summary »
Director: Robert Bierman | Stars: Frank Barrie, Marcia Warren, Diana Fairfax, Rita Davies
Votes: 92
22.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
The Winslow Boy
(1977)
113 min | Drama
In pre-WW1 England, a youngster is expelled from a naval academy over a petty theft, but his parents raise a political furor by demanding a trial.
Director: David Giles | Stars: Jonathan Scott-Taylor, Simon Chandler, Ann Beach, Eric Porter
Votes: 39
23.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
Child Hunt
(1980)
49 min | Drama
In 1920s England, two young cousins, Fanny and Linda, grow up amid the chaos of the family seat at Alconleigh.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Vivian Pickles, Richard Hurndall
Votes: 12
24.
The Politician's Wife (1995)
Episode:
Echo Chamber
(1995)
66 min | Drama
Flora Matlock performs brilliantly on a television interview and the crisis over her husband's career seems to have passed. From all appearances, she is the dutiful wife standing by her ... See full summary »
Director: Graham Theakston | Stars: Juliet Stevenson, Richard Philips, Trevor Eve, Anton Lesser
Votes: 13
25. 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: 393
26. 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: 259
27. BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)
Drama
Series of television plays performed live.
Stars: Richard Caldicot, George Woodbridge, Robert Brown, Michael Brennan
Votes: 179
28. The Politician's Wife (1995)
185 min | Drama
A woman's life is turned upside down when it is revealed that her husband, a member of the British Parliament, has been having an affair with a former prostitute.
Stars: Juliet Stevenson, Anton Lesser, Trevor Eve, Frederick Treves
Votes: 553
29. Saki (1962– )
480 min | Drama
Anthology series of plays from the writings of Saki.
Stars: Martita Hunt, Fenella Fielding, William Mervyn, Richard Vernon
Votes: 28
30.
The Politician's Wife (1995)
Episode:
Stand by Him
(1995)
66 min | Drama
After her husband Duncan Matlock, a senior Government Minister responsible for promoting family values, is revealed in the tabloid press to have had a fling with a pretty political aide, ... See full summary »
Director: Graham Theakston | Stars: Juliet Stevenson, Ian Puleston-Davies, Anton Lesser, Trevor Eve
Votes: 15
31. Pie in the Sky (1994–1997)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
DI Crabbe retires from the police force after being shot and sets up his own restaurant. However, his ex-boss, Assistant Chief Constable Fisher constantly calls Crabbe back on duty.
Stars: Richard Griffiths, Maggie Steed, Malcolm Sinclair, Nick Raggett
Votes: 2,073
32. Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
420 min | Drama
Two cousins come of age in the early twentieth century, but fate leads them down very different paths.
Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Michael Williams, Lucy Gutteridge
Votes: 188
33. The Flying Doctor (1959– )
30 min | Drama
Stars: Richard Denning, Jill Adams, Alan White, Peter Madden
Votes: 35
34.
Hard Times (1994)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1994)
TV-14 | 29 min | Drama
Harthouse is attracted to Louisa. Unfortunately for him, she's married to Bounderby to help her brother Tom. Rachel saves Blackpool's wife. Meanwhile, Blackpool won't join the union and is outcast.
Stars: Harriet Walter, Bill Paterson, Alan Bates, Beatie Edney
Votes: 6
35.
Portrait of a Marriage (1990– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1990)
TV-MA | 52 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
With the end of World War I in 1918, Vita returns to her family home to her husband and sons. However, she continues to write and correspond with Violet, who is still being courted by ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Whittaker | Stars: Janet McTeer, David Haig, Cathryn Harrison, Diana Fairfax
Votes: 16
36. 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: 1,215
37. 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
38. How Do You Want Me? (1998–1999)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Ian has recently eloped with country girl Lisa. The have moved from London back to her hometown Snowle, and comedy ensues.
Stars: Dylan Moran, Charlotte Coleman, Emma Chambers, Frank Finlay
Votes: 489
39.
Portrait of a Marriage (1990– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1990)
TV-MA | 54 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
In 1940 England, feminist poet Vita Sackville-West gets a phone call from Violet Keppel Trefusis which triggers a flashback to 1917 where Violet first came for a visit at Vita's country ... See full summary »
Director: Stephen Whittaker | Stars: Janet McTeer, David Haig, Cathryn Harrison, Diana Fairfax
Votes: 18
40. Portrait of a Marriage (1990– )
219 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
Melodrama detailing the real-life love affair between feminist writer Vita Sackville-West and novelist Violet Keppel against the backdrop of post-World War I England and opposition by ... See full summary »
Stars: Janet McTeer, David Haig, Cathryn Harrison, Diana Fairfax
Votes: 497
41. Theatre 625 (1964–1968)
90 min | Drama
Drama anthology series transmitted on BBC Two.
Stars: Michael Bryant, Judi Dench, Maurice Denham, Margery Mason
Votes: 48
42. BBC2 Play of the Week (1977–1979)
100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Anthology of plays and novels adapted into feature length movies.
Stars: Judi Dench, Richard O'Callaghan, Frederick Treves, Clive Swift
Votes: 47
43. The Count of Monte Cristo (1956)
30 min | Adventure, Family
A TV series adaptated from the classic Alexandre Dumas novel. Edmond Dantes is falsely accused by those jealous of his good fortune, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life in the ... See full summary »
Stars: George Dolenz, Nick Cravat, Robert Cawdron, Henry Corden
Votes: 65
44.
Trial & Retribution (1997–2009)
Episode:
Trial & Retribution I - Part One
(1997)
TV-14 | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A drama of a child murder from the discovery of the crime to police investigation, then through the ensuing trial.
Director: Aisling Walsh | Stars: David Hayman, Kate Buffery, John Abbott, Richard Addison
Votes: 284
45.
Trial & Retribution (1997–2009)
Episode:
Trial & Retribution II - Part One
(1998)
TV-14 | 102 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A serial killer has been viciously attacking women before murdering them. However one victim survives and names the arrogant Damon Morton as her assailant. The case is not helped by the ... See full summary »
Director: Aisling Walsh | Stars: David Hayman, Kate Buffery, Dorian Lough, Daniel Ryan
Votes: 186
46.
Trial & Retribution (1997–2009)
Episode:
Trial & Retribution I - Part Two
(1997)
TV-14 | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dunn's trial does not, initially, go well for the police due to tainted evidence - the washing line that supposedly strangled Julie as planted. Also an alibi turns up and a Not Guilty ... See full summary »
Director: Aisling Walsh | Stars: David Hayman, Kate Buffery, Dorian Lough, Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Votes: 123
47. Night & Day (2001–2003)
Not Rated | 25 min | Drama
Night and Day is a British soap unlike any other. Set in Greenwich, and focusing on the lives of six very different families, including a missing 16-year-old girl, who appears in flashback and fantasy sequences.
Stars: Seb Castang, Stuart Manning, Lysette Anthony, Joe McGann
Votes: 110
48.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
Jumping Bean Bag
(1976)
68 min | Comedy, Drama
An end-of-term play with a difference as Ozzie and the boys break into a hard rock number. But even though they make the big time, success has its darker side.
Director: Alan Cooke | Stars: David Dixon, Denis Lawson, Jason Watts, John Ratcliff
Votes: 16
49.
Casualty (1986– )
Episode:
Chain Reactions
(1996)
TV-PG | Drama
Mike Barratt has returned; and we are introduced to new doctor Richard & nurse Gloria. Baz needs an emergency caesarean to deliver baby Louis. Future Casualty and Holby City top dog Jac ... See full summary »
Director: Roger Gartland | Stars: Derek Thompson, Clive Mantle, Sorcha Cusack, Julia Watson
Votes: 11
50.
Sergeant Cork (1963–1968)
Episode:
The Case of the Wayward Wife
(1966)
Crime, Drama
The attempted suicide of a married woman leaves Cork forced to investigate her relationship with a prominent politician.
Stars: John Barrie, William Gaunt, Charles Morgan, Edward Ogden
Votes: 9