Sort by IMDb Rating - Highest Rated Movies and TV Shows With Nicholas Gleaves

1. Waterloo Road (2006– )
Episode: Episode #7.6 (2011)

TV-14 | 58 min | Drama, Romance

Aiden and Ronan have a fight in class,allowing Daniel to show his authority and his compassion when he listens to Denzil's fear of losing Sambucca. Rob has a heart-to-heart with his son,... See full summary »

Director: Julie Edwards | Stars: Holly Kenny, Jason Done, Elaine Symons, Reece Douglas

Votes: 40

2. The Demon Headmaster (2019– )
Episode: Win-Day (2019)

Drama, Family, Fantasy

Realizing her mistake, Lizzie must rally the gang to take down the Headmaster once and for all - before he takes control of the Prime Minister, who is visiting Hazelbrook.

Director: Jonathan Fox Bassett | Stars: Nicholas Gleaves, Dijarn Campbell, Ellie Botterill, Lori Stott

Votes: 9

3. The Crown (2016–2023)

TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History

Follows the political rivalries and romances of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped Britain for the second half of the 20th century.

Stars: Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Imelda Staunton, Matt Smith

Votes: 256,625

4. Foyle's War (2002– )

TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As WWII rages, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front; investigating crime on the south coast of England. Later series, see the retired detective working as an MI5 agent in the aftermath of the war.

Stars: Michael Kitchen, Honeysuckle Weeks, Anthony Howell, Ellie Haddington

Votes: 18,259

5. The Chase (2006–2007)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2006)

Drama

Margaret saves the practice from a PR disaster on the day of it's relaunch. However, the staff are surprised to see that the business's new sign doesn't bear George's name. Meanwhile, Clare... See full summary »

Director: Juliet May | Stars: Sunetra Sarker, Reece Dinsdale, Robert Hardman, Hylton Collins

Votes: 7

6. The Demon Headmaster (2019– )
Episode: Be Your True Self! (2019)

Drama, Family, Fantasy

Lizzie, Ethan and Angelika go to the Headmaster's old school while Tyler tries to get through to Blake.

Director: Jonathan Fox Bassett | Stars: Jordan Cramond, Dijarn Campbell, Ellie Botterill, Lori Stott

Votes: 9

7. The Demon Headmaster (2019– )
Episode: Whatever it Takes (2019)

Drama, Family, Fantasy

A new visitor comes into the gang's lives, claiming to be the late Dinah Hunter. What does she know, and what does she want with the Headmaster?

Director: Jonathan Fox Bassett | Stars: Dijarn Campbell, Jordan Cramond, Ellie Botterill, Lori Stott

Votes: 8

8. Bodyguard (2018)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2018)

Not Rated | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A terrorist attack targets a public school, and an unhappy sniper opens up on Home Secretary Montague.

Director: Thomas Vincent | Stars: Richard Madden, Bella Padden, Matthew Stagg, Keeley Hawes

Votes: 4,944

9. The Chase (2006–2007)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (2006)

Drama

Sarah's being besieged by her ex-lovers. David's arrived in the middle of the night, drunk from his stag do. Meanwhile, Adrian tries a more mainstream approach. Rick and Clare have had an ... See full summary »

Director: Susan Tully | Stars: Heather Peace, Nicholas Gleaves, Charlie Connew, Matt Day

Votes: 6

10. The Chase (2006–2007)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2006)

Drama

Sarah Williams travels back to her childhood home for her father's wedding - but her return threatens to dig up long-buried secrets concerning her sister's husband. Meanwhile, the groom is ... See full summary »

Stars: Matt Day, Nicola Stephenson, Gaynor Faye, Philip Jervis

Votes: 16

11. The Chase (2006–2007)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2006)

TV-G | Drama

George waits for his passport to arrive so he can go on honeymoon, while Claudie makes her presence felt in the household, infuriating her stepchildren in the process. Meanwhile, chaos ... See full summary »

Director: Jennifer Perrott | Stars: Gaynor Faye, Elliot Anthony, Nathan Chaplow, Michelle Holmes

Votes: 9

12. The Chase (2006–2007)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2006)

Drama

Claudie's past catches up with her when Matt finds out someone is drawing money from his dead grandmother's pension, and an investigator informs him the money has been paid into an account ... See full summary »

Director: Juliet May | Stars: Michelle Holmes, Keith Barron, Nicola Stephenson, Steve Cooper

Votes: 5

13. The Demon Headmaster (2019– )
Episode: Routine, Order, Restraint (2019)

Drama, Family, Fantasy

With newfound freedom, and anger, Blake traps the Headmaster in the school's basement, leaving the gang to try and start a revolt.

Director: Jonathan Fox Bassett | Stars: Jordan Cramond, Ellie Botterill, Sally Oliver, Dijarn Campbell

Votes: 8

14. The Demon Headmaster (2019– )
Episode: The Making of You (2019)

Drama, Family, Fantasy

Lizzie is at breaking point - Mum is sick and Ethan is taking the full force of his parents' deaths. In a terrible bargain, the Headmaster offers her a vision of his perfect world.

Director: Jonathan Fox Bassett | Stars: Nicholas Gleaves, Sally Oliver, Ellie Botterill, Jordan Rankin

Votes: 8

15. The Chase (2006–2007)
Episode: Episode #2.1 (2007)

Drama

Anna attempts to rebuild her life as a single mother after the discovery of Tom's affair with Fiona and George's death, but she finds a common bond with step-mum Claudie while planning the ... See full summary »

Director: Clara Glynn | Stars: Gaynor Faye, Rebekah Manning, Nicola Stephenson, Michelle Holmes

Votes: 10

16. Bodyguard (2018)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2018)

Not Rated | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

After rescuing a train from a suicide bomber, a Scottish Afghanistan War vet is assigned to protect the UK Home Secretary.

Director: Thomas Vincent | Stars: Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Sophie Rundle, Pippa Haywood

Votes: 5,262

17. Vera (2011–2025)

TV-PG | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

With her caustic wit and singular charm, DCI Vera Stanhope leads her team as they face a series of captivating murder mysteries set against the breathtaking Northumberland landscape.

Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Jon Morrison, Riley Jones, Kenny Doughty

Votes: 20,036

18. Cold Feet (1997–2020)

TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The show follows the lives of 30-something couples Adam and Rachel, Pete and Jenny, and David and Karen as they navigate love and life in Manchester.

Stars: James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, John Thomson, Hermione Norris

Votes: 4,809

19. 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

20. The Chase (2006–2007)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2006)

Drama

Tom has a sleepless night after helping a cow give birth, and a lack of rest leads to him mistakenly castrating a prize stud dog. His worries are compounded when Anna becomes angry about ... See full summary »

Director: Jennifer Perrott | Stars: Nicholas Gleaves, Bruce McGregor, Gaynor Faye, Nicola Stephenson

Votes: 18

21. The Demon Headmaster (2019– )
Episode: everystudentastar (2019)

Drama, Family, Fantasy

Lizzie and Tyler Warren return to their failing school, Hazelbrook, only to find it's been transformed the table-topping Hazelbrook Academy. How? Under the strict leadership of the mysterious Headmaster.

Director: John McKay | Stars: Jordan Cramond, Jordan Rankin, Ellie Botterill, Jade Chan

Votes: 11

22. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Gunpowder (2022)

TV-MA | 55 min | Biography, Drama, History

The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.

Director: Erik Richter Strand | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Elizabeth Debicki, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Nicholas Gleaves

Votes: 2,845

23. The Rising (2022)
Episode: Episode #1.8 (2022)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Everything comes to a head, and Neve and Alex must fight their way back to each other.

Director: Carl Tibbetts | Stars: Clara Rugaard, Matthew McNulty, Emily Taaffe, Nicholas Gleaves

Votes: 106

24. Scott & Bailey (2011–2016)
Episode: Faultlines (2011)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

After Lynne Stott's body is found wrapped in bin bags on a building site the details lead Janet to believe that she is another victim of the serial killer who murdered Veronica nearly forty... See full summary »

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Suranne Jones, Amelia Bullmore, Lesley Sharp, Martin Miller

Votes: 291

25. Cold Feet (1997–2020)
Episode: Episode #6.2 (2016)

TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The happy couple tie the knot and agree to spend the next few months in Manchester, allowing Adam to build bridges with Matthew, though their friends are less than happy with David facing ... See full summary »

Director: Terry McDonough | Stars: James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris, John Thomson

Votes: 91

26. Cold Feet (1997–2020)
Episode: Episode #6.3 (2016)

TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

David is arrested for fraud following suspect dealings between his firm and a Chinese consortium though for Karen, despite catching Ellie and Matthew in bed together, things are looking up ... See full summary »

Director: Juliet May | Stars: James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris, John Thomson

Votes: 82

27. Bodyguard (2018)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2018)

Not Rated | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

As the capital shudders in the wake of the recent attacks, Specialist Protection Officer PS David Budd is under more pressure than ever to keep the Home Secretary Julia Montague safe.

Director: Thomas Vincent | Stars: Richard Madden, Keeley Hawes, Stuart Bowman, Sophie Rundle

Votes: 4,164

28. Ashes to Ashes (2008–2010)

TV-MA | 1,320 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

After being shot in 2008 while investigating DCI Sam Tyler, DI Alex Drake wakes up in 1981.

Stars: Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster

Votes: 11,065

29. The Chase (2006–2007)
Episode: Episode #1.8 (2006)

Drama

Sarah faces a tough decision as Anna prepares for the anniversary party. George and Claudie return with a surprise visitor in tow - Cindy. Deborah tries to make life difficult following ... See full summary »

Director: Susan Tully | Stars: Nicola Stephenson, Gaynor Faye, Elliot Anthony, Nathan Chaplow

Votes: 7

30. The Demon Headmaster (2019– )
Episode: Be More Hazelbrook (2019)

Drama, Family, Fantasy

While the Headmaster goes off to visit other schools, the gang enlist the help of a reporter to expose the truth. However, this reporter knew Mrs Maron in her old life, when she was a campaigner for human rights - can she break through?

Director: John McKay | Stars: Dijarn Campbell, Ellie Botterill, Jordan Rankin, Clare Waugh

Votes: 9

31. Survivors (2008–2010)
Episode: Episode #2.5 (2010)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

Greg follows a clue as to where his wife may have gone,to an airfield used to ferry out plague survivors. Here Mr.Stevens,who missed the plane and went mad, kills himself. The rest of the ... See full summary »

Director: Farren Blackburn | Stars: Max Beesley, Zoë Tapper, Chahak Patel, Phillip Rhys Chaudhary

Votes: 105

32. Survivors (2008–2010)
Episode: Episode #2.6 (2010)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

Fiona Douglas is the sole survivor in the lab, working on a cure. She tells Abby that Peter,immune like his mother, had been to the lab with Whitaker but both had left. She does not know ... See full summary »

Director: Farren Blackburn | Stars: Julie Graham, Paterson Joseph, Zoë Tapper, Max Beesley

Votes: 116

33. Scott & Bailey (2011–2016)
Episode: Vendetta (2011)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Three months have elapsed and Janet returns to work. Rachel is living with Nick but Janet feels he is using her to prevent her from reporting his malpractice and, after Rachel is the victim... See full summary »

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Lesley Sharp, Tony Pitts, David Prosho, Suranne Jones

Votes: 294

34. Bodyguard (2018)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2018)

Not Rated | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

David's theories about a conspiracy at the heart of government look increasingly plausible, but concerns about David's psychological health are raised, and allegations about his and Julia's professional conduct come to light.

Director: John Strickland | Stars: Ash Tandon, Nina Toussaint-White, Daniel Moore, Gina McKee

Votes: 3,643

35. Bodyguard (2018)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Troubled war veteran turned Police Officer David Budd is assigned to the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Protection Branch.

Stars: Richard Madden, Sophie Rundle, Vincent Franklin, Ash Tandon

Votes: 147,772

36. Scott & Bailey (2011–2016)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Detectives Janet Scott & Rachel Bailey investigate murders with Manchester Police's Major Incident Team.

Stars: Suranne Jones, Lesley Sharp, Tony Mooney, David Prosho

Votes: 11,037

37. The Demon Headmaster (2019– )

25 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

A group of mismatched kids discover their headmaster is using hypnotism to gain ultimate control of their school.

Stars: Ellie Botterill, Dijarn Campbell, Jordan Cramond, Nicholas Gleaves

Votes: 85

38. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: Tainted Love: Part 1 (1998)

TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama

WPC Page has fallen for a new boyfriend, but he has no idea she is a police officer.

Director: Jo Shoop | Stars: Lisa Geoghan, Russell Boulter, Iain Fletcher, Andrew Paul

Votes: 27

39. The Demon Headmaster (2019– )
Episode: Control. Command. Conquer! (2019)

Drama, Family, Fantasy

Accidentally freeing Angelika from the Headmaster's control, Lizzie and Ethan hatch a plan to learn the Headmaster's real plans while avoiding the new drones.

Director: John McKay | Stars: Jade Chan, Lola Aluko, Ellie Botterill, Dijarn Campbell

Votes: 8

40. The Rising (2022)
Episode: Episode #1.7 (2022)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Mystery

It's seven years earlier and the last day of Victoria Sand's life.

Director: Carl Tibbetts | Stars: Clara Rugaard, Matthew McNulty, Emily Taaffe, Nicholas Gleaves

Votes: 90

41. Ashes to Ashes (2008–2010)
Episode: Episode #3.5 (2010)

TV-MA | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

Two loutish policemen, Litton and Bevan, whom Hunt knew in Manchester, turn up on his patch in pursuit of ageing comic Frank Hardwick,who has allegedly robbed the Police Widows Fund. ... See full summary »

Director: Jamie Payne | Stars: Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster

Votes: 216

42. Chasing Shadows (2014)
Episode: Off Radar: Part 2 (2014)

45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Vance dies of a heart attack but Stone is convinced he is innocent of all the murders. He discovers that Eli was bipolar and was an out-patient at the Mayside psychiatric clinic, as were ... See full summary »

Director: Jim O'Hanlon | Stars: Reece Shearsmith, Susan Lynch, Jordan Long, Craig Conway

Votes: 146

43. Not Safe for Work (2015)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2015)

TV-MA | 36 min | Comedy, Drama

It's the day of the big presentation to the Minister in London, but with Danny still missing and Jeffries having her own problems it is down to Katherine and Anthony to try and work together to pull off a performance of a lifetime.

Director: Robert McKillop | Stars: Zawe Ashton, Anastasia Hille, Tom Weston-Jones, Sacha Dhawan

Votes: 15

44. Bodyguard (2018)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2018)

Not Rated | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

The events of the night before play out for Home Secretary Julia Montague and her Specialist Protection Officer David Budd.

Director: John Strickland | Stars: Joti Patel, Sheyi Ryane, Ash Tandon, Richard Madden

Votes: 3,816

45. 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: 39,415

46. Silent Witness (1996– )

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

A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.

Stars: Emilia Fox, David Caves, William Gaminara, Tom Ward

Votes: 12,712

47. The Split (2018–2022)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

The Defoes, a family of female divorce lawyers, are forced to face their past following the return of their estranged father after a 30-year absence.

Stars: Nicola Walker, Stephen Mangan, Annabel Scholey, Fiona Button

Votes: 10,367

48. Mysterious Creatures (2006 TV Movie)

90 min | Drama

A middle age couple struggle to find a diagnosis for their adult daughters erratic behaviour with tragic consequences.

Director: David Evans | Stars: Timothy Spall, Brenda Blethyn, Rebekah Staton, Judy Flynn

Votes: 93

49. Soldier Soldier (1991–1997)
Episode: Second Sight (1994)

TV-14 | 51 min | Drama

Marsha Stubbs involvement with a local businessman leads to a brush with the law and Kieron Voce must make a decision about Kate.

Director: Anthony Garner | Stars: Jerome Flynn, Gary Love, Robson Green, Lesley Vickerage

Votes: 10

50. The Demon Headmaster (2019– )
Episode: Science for Success (2019)

Drama, Family, Fantasy

The Headmaster plans to use the science fair to hypnotise all the kids' parents. Ethan and Lizzie team up with Sophie to battle him.

Director: John McKay | Stars: Dijarn Campbell, Jade Chan, Lola Aluko, Ellie Botterill

Votes: 8