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1. The Voyage of Charles Darwin (1978)
Biography, History
The series encompasses Darwin's university days to the 1859 publication of his book "On the Origin of Species" and his death and is based on Darwin's own letters, diaries, and journals, ... See full summary »
Stars: Malcolm Stoddard, Andrew Burt, Peter Settelen, David Ashton
Votes: 153
2. Nanny (1981–1983)
50 min | Drama
A divorced woman decides to train as a Nanny in 1930s England. The series is unique as, not only, is she a more mature person but she is also modern with 'progressive' ideas.
Stars: Wendy Craig, Natalie Forbes, John Quayle, Jane Booker
Votes: 106
3.
Jane Eyre (1983)
Episode:
A Death in the Family
(1983)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance
Mr. Rochester is entertaining guests and Jane is perturbed by his evident fondness for Blanche Ingram.
Director: Julian Amyes | Stars: Zelah Clarke, Timothy Dalton, Judy Cornwell, Tracey Childs
Votes: 56
4. Jane Eyre (1983)
TV-PG | 28 min | Drama, Romance
A young governess falls in love with her mysterious employer, but a terrible secret puts their happiness at risk.
Stars: Zelah Clarke, Timothy Dalton, Carol Gillies, James Marcus
Votes: 3,696
5. Huntingtower (1978)
30 min | Adventure
A motley group of people - a Russian princess, an English poet and a retired Scots grocer among them - are brought together at Huntingtower. But why?
Stars: Paul Curran, Peter Settelen, Stanley Lebor, Andrew Faulds
Votes: 22
6.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Mother Knows Best
(2001)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
After Julie loses the baby, Alistair asks her wait before trying again. Chrissy offers him her shoulder to cry on. Danny approaches Social Services to see if Maria can stay in the country. ... See full summary »
Director: James Cellan Jones | Stars: Dominic Jephcott, Siobhan Redmond, Tina Hobley, Ana Sofrenovic
Votes: 9
7. Timewatch (1982– )
50 min | Documentary, History
BBC investigative documentary series noted for its new perspectives on historical events.
Stars: Michael Praed, Peter France, Christopher Andrew, John Tusa
Votes: 156
8. Cribb (1980–1981)
90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Victorian era cases of Detective Sergeant Cribb of Scotland Yard's newly formed Criminal Investigation Department.
Stars: Alan Dobie, William Simons, David Waller, Alfie Curtis
Votes: 162
9. Shades of Darkness (1983–1986)
60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"Shades of Darkness" was an anthology of short mysterious dramas, each with a supernatural twist.
Stars: Norma West, Annette Wilkie-Miller, Francesca Annis, Eileen Atkins
Votes: 332
10. Leap in the Dark (1973–1980)
45 min | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Anthology series of supernatural tales.
Stars: Colin Wilson, Linda Blandford, Gordon Snell, Anita Gregory
Votes: 39
11. The Legend of King Arthur (1979)
110 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The classic story of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table.
Stars: Felicity Dean, David Robb, Maureen O'Brien, Andrew Burt
Votes: 50
12. Jackanory Playhouse (1972–1985)
30 min | Drama, Family
A spin-off series from "Jackanory", was "Jackanory Playhouse" (1972-85), which was a series of thirty-minute dramatisations.
Stars: Peter Settelen, Maurice Denham, Patsy Smart, George Innes
Votes: 18
13. Pride and Prejudice (1980)
TV-PG | 53 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
While the arrival of wealthy gentlemen sends her marriage-minded mother into a frenzy, willful and opinionated Elizabeth Bennet matches wits with haughty Mr. Darcy.
Stars: Elizabeth Garvie, David Rintoul, Moray Watson, Priscilla Morgan
Votes: 2,492
14.
Pride and Prejudice (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1980)
TV-PG | 54 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Elizabeth has visited Pemberley and met Mr. Darcy again. Knowing now that her first impressions were unjustified, she has begun to regret lost opportunities.
Director: Cyril Coke | Stars: Elizabeth Garvie, David Rintoul, Moray Watson, Priscilla Morgan
Votes: 38
15.
The Voyage of Charles Darwin (1978)
Episode:
I Was Considered a Very Ordinary Boy
(1978)
56 min | Biography, History
After denying his father's wish to become a physician or theologian Darwin makes acquaintance with professor Henslow, who recognizes his talent for geology and biology, thereby supporting ... See full summary »
Director: Martyn Friend | Stars: Malcolm Stoddard, David Ashton, Paul Aston, Charles Bolton
Votes: 10
16. Strangers and Brothers (1984)
780 min | Drama
As World War II looms in Europe, an ambitious young English lawyer embarks on his tempestuous career, and even stormier romantic life.
Stars: Shaughan Seymour, Paul Hastings, Edward Hardwicke, Sheila Ruskin
Votes: 80
17.
Strangers and Brothers (1984)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1984)
Drama
For Lewis Eliot, life with Sheila is difficult and rumors have it that she has left him because she prefers women. She decides to try her hand at writing at the encouragement of publisher R... See full summary »
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Shaughan Seymour, Sheila Ruskin, Peter Sallis, Martin Jacobs
Votes: 5
18.
Cribb (1980–1981)
Episode:
A Case of Spirits
(1980)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Two robberies at the homes of patrons of a medium holding séances in their houses seem rather more than coincidence but Jowett belongs to a group investigating the honesty of the medium, ... See full summary »
Director: Bill Gilmour | Stars: Alan Dobie, Thorley Walters, William Simons, Clive Swift
Votes: 16
19.
Pride and Prejudice (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1980)
TV-PG | 54 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Elizabeth found the manner of Mr. Darcy's proposal insulting and unworthy of a gentleman, but now that she has learned the truth about Wickham, she grows ashamed of her former prejudice.
Director: Cyril Coke | Stars: Elizabeth Garvie, David Rintoul, Moray Watson, Priscilla Morgan
Votes: 38
20.
Strangers and Brothers (1984)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1984)
Drama
After successfully completing his law exams, Lewis Eliot becomes a pupil in the chambers of Herbert Getliffe to become a barrister. He pays for the privilege but takes his work seriously ... See full summary »
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Shaughan Seymour, Sheila Ruskin, Peter Sallis, Martin Jacobs
Votes: 7
21.
Shades of Darkness (1983–1986)
Episode:
Seaton's Aunt
(1983)
60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A young boy forced to live with his aunt after his parents die is convinced that she is old hag in league with the devil.
Director: Brian Parker | Stars: Mary Morris, Paul Herzberg, Peter Settelen, Emma Jacobs
Votes: 183
22.
Strangers and Brothers (1984)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1984)
Drama
Back in London after a false medical scare, Lewis Eliot is ready to celebrate. He drops in on Sheila who informs him that she has fallen in love with Hugh Smith. He seems a likable enough ... See full summary »
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Shaughan Seymour, Sheila Ruskin, Peter Sallis, Neil Stacy
Votes: 6
23. The Confessions of Felix Krull (1982)
60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Confessions of impostor Felix Krull.
Stars: John Moulder-Brown, Mareike Carrière, Daphne Wagner, Nikolaus Paryla
Votes: 135
24. The Bad Sister (1983 TV Movie)
93 min | Drama
A TV journalist investigates the killings of Michael Dalzelle and his daughter Ishebel and becomes involved in the mysterious struggle between Jane Wild and her alternative persona.
Directors: Laura Mulvey, Peter Wollen | Stars: Dawn Archibald, Isabel Dean, Kevin McNally, Matyelok Gibbs
Votes: 15
25. The Other 'Arf (1980–1984)
30 min | Comedy
Rich politician Charles Latimer falls in love with working-class model Lorraine Watts, who has fallen for him.
Stars: Lorraine Chase, John Standing, John Cater, James Villiers
Votes: 17
26. Lifeforce (1985)
R | 101 min | Action, Horror, Mystery
A race of space vampires arrives in London and infects the populace, beginning an apocalyptic descent into chaos.
Director: Tobe Hooper | Stars: Steve Railsback, Mathilda May, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay
Votes: 29,524 | Gross: $11.60M
27. The Day Christ Died (1980 TV Movie)
142 min | Drama
The Crucifixion of Christ seen more from a political and historical point of view than a spiritual one.
Director: James Cellan Jones | Stars: Chris Sarandon, Colin Blakely, Keith Michell, Jonathan Pryce
Votes: 127
28. Holby City (1999–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
The everyday lives, professional and personal, of the doctors, nurses and patients who find themselves, for various reasons, in the wards of the frenetic cardiac unit of Holby City General Hospital.
Stars: Hugh Quarshie, Rosie Marcel, Jaye Jacobs, Bob Barrett
Votes: 2,656
29. Home Before Midnight (1979)
111 min | Drama
A successful rock lyricist becomes romantically involved with a girl he picks up hitchhiking only to learn that she is only fourteen. Her parents take action against him.
Director: Pete Walker | Stars: James Aubrey, Alison Elliott, Mark Burns, Juliet Harmer
Votes: 287
30. Deadline (1989)
R | 106 min | Thriller
A series of heinous murders ends with the arrest of the supposed killer. But when similar grisly killings continue, a beautiful reporter sets out to prove that the police are holding the wrong man. Or are they?
Director: Anders Palm | Stars: Emma Jacobs, Peter Blake, Andrew Wilde, Allan Surtees
Votes: 45
31. The Stud (1978)
R | 90 min | Drama, Romance
Fontaine Khaled is the wife of a wealthy but boring businessman. She spends his money on her nightclub, the hobo, and partying.
Director: Quentin Masters | Stars: Joan Collins, Oliver Tobias, Sue Lloyd, Mark Burns
Votes: 1,153
32. Tales from the Thousand and One Nights (1981 TV Movie)
111 min | Fantasy
Director: Michael Hayes | Stars: Frank Finlay, Stratford Johns, Paul Hardwick, Patrick Troughton
33. John Keats (1981)
165 min | Biography, Drama
Dramatised biography of the poet, from his early days as a medical student to his brief years of literary fame.
Stars: Gerard Murphy, Christopher Lillicrap, Sean Mathias, Jonathan Burn
34.
Nanny (1981–1983)
Episode:
A Journey
(1983)
Drama
Director: Peter Cregeen | Stars: Wendy Craig, Colin Douglas, Michael Ames, Philip Barnes
35.
Nanny (1981–1983)
Episode:
Frankly Speaking
(1983)
Drama
Director: Robert Tronson | Stars: Wendy Craig, Colin Douglas, Geoffrey Chater, Allan Cuthbertson
36.
Nanny (1981–1983)
Episode:
Short Engagements
(1983)
Drama
Director: Peter Cregeen | Stars: Wendy Craig, Colin Douglas, Geoffrey Chater, Peter Clapham
37.
Timewatch (1982– )
Episode:
Mystery of the Missing Ace
(2003)
50 min | Documentary, History
Director: Michael Wadding | Stars: Stephen Badsey, Irene Christ, Emma Jacobs, Ben Stuart
38.
Leap in the Dark (1973–1980)
Episode:
Poor Jenny
(1980)
Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
An emotionally disturbed young woman is the focus of poltergeist activity.
Director: Colin Godman | Stars: Emma Jacobs, Heather James, Martin Potter, Joseph O'Conor
39.
Huntingtower (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1978)
Adventure
Director: Bob Hird | Stars: Paul Curran, Peter Settelen, Iain Andrew, Bill Armour
40.
Huntingtower (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1978)
Adventure
Director: Bob Hird | Stars: Paul Curran, Peter Settelen, Iain Andrew, Bill Armour
41.
John Keats (1981)
Episode:
Climb with Me the Steep
(1981)
Biography, Drama
Director: James Ormerod | Stars: Gerard Murphy, Jonathan Burn, Tim Brierley, Shelagh McLeod
42.
The Other 'Arf (1980–1984)
Episode:
A Bit on the Side
(1980)
Comedy
Director: John Kaye Cooper | Stars: Lorraine Chase, John Standing, John Cater, James Villiers
43.
Huntingtower (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1978)
Adventure
Director: Bob Hird | Stars: Paul Curran, Peter Settelen, Iain Andrew, Bill Armour
44.
Huntingtower (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1978)
Adventure
Director: Bob Hird | Stars: Paul Curran, Peter Settelen, Iain Andrew, Shane Briant
45.
Huntingtower (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1978)
Adventure
Director: Bob Hird | Stars: Paul Curran, Peter Settelen, Iain Andrew, Bill Armour
46.
Huntingtower (1978)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1978)
Adventure
Director: Bob Hird | Stars: Paul Curran, Peter Settelen, Iain Andrew, Bill Armour
47.
The Legend of King Arthur (1979)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1979)
28 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
With Merlin now departed, Morgan le Fey comes to Camelot with her nephews Agravain and Mordred to offer her services to King Arthur. Meanwhile Sir Lancelot has been avoiding Guinevere due ... See full summary »
Director: Rodney Bennett | Stars: Geoffrey Bateman, Geoffrey Beevers, Peter Burroughs, Andrew Burt
48.
Jackanory Playhouse (1972–1985)
Episode:
The Mouse, the Merchant and the Elephant
(1981)
Drama, Family
Director: Jeremy Swan | Stars: George Baker, John D. Collins, Michael Feldman, Emma Jacobs
49.
The Confessions of Felix Krull (1982)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1982)
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director: Bernhard Sinkel | Stars: John Moulder-Brown, Marie Colbin, Pierre-François Pistorio, Rita Tushingham