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1. Endeavour (2012–2023)
Episode: Degüello (2019)

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

The murder of an Oxford librarian and a local tragedy test Endeavour and the team to their limits, as they uncover the truth behind the crime that has haunted them all.

Director: Jamie Donoughue | Stars: Alexander Hanson, Faith Omole, Zaris-Angel Hator, Shaun Evans

Votes: 1,604

2. MI-5 (2002–2011)
Episode: The Suffering of Strangers (2004)

TV-14 | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When Danny and Fiona are taken hostage, it sets off a deadly chain of events for the team at MI-5.

Director: Alrick Riley | Stars: James Dicker, Rob Dixon, Peter Firth, Mido Hamada

Votes: 299

3. Rome (2005–2007)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Drama, Romance

A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.

Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kerry Condon

Votes: 185,119

4. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: War (2020)

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

Amid a growing challenge to her power, Thatcher fights for her position. Charles grows more determined to separate from Diana as their marriage unravels.

Director: Jessica Hobbs | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 3,934

5. 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: 256,285

6. Endeavour (2012–2023)

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

Set from 1965 into the 1970s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford.

Stars: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw, Sean Rigby

Votes: 33,350

7. Foyle's War (2002–2015)

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: 18,224

8. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: The Balmoral Test (2020)

TV-MA | 57 min | Biography, Drama, History

Margaret Thatcher visits Balmoral but has trouble fitting in with the royal family, while Charles finds himself torn between his heart and family duty.

Director: Paul Whittington | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 4,470

9. Screen Two (1985–1998)
Episode: Quartermaine's Terms (1987)

TV-14 | Drama

As St John Quartermaine's world largely consists of the staff-room at the Cull-Loomis School of English for Foreigners, his relationships with his colleagues - not to mention his students -... See full summary »

Director: Bill Hays | Stars: Edward Fox, John Gielgud, Eleanor Bron, Peter Jeffrey

Votes: 55

10. Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode: The Muscle Market (1981)

Comedy, Drama

Danny Duggan's rough-house business methods and lifestyle owe more to early influences than the CBI. But with the bottom falling out of the building game playing at gangster is only fun on the winning side.

Director: Alan Dossor | Stars: Pete Postlethwaite, Pip Donaghy, Terence Rigby, Alison Steadman

Votes: 54

11. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: 48:1 (2020)

TV-MA | 53 min | Biography, Drama, History

As many nations condemn apartheid in South Africa, tensions mounts between Thatcher and Elizabeth about their clashing opinions on applying sanctions.

Director: Julian Jarrold | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 3,821

12. A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988)

50 min | Comedy, Drama

The various misadventures of Stephen Daker, a young doctor who works for the health centre of a modern British university.

Stars: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton

Votes: 548

13. Holding On (1997)

55 min | Drama

A complex, moving story of life in the big bad city, in this case London. The tragic, senseless, futile murder of a beautiful young woman, just embarking on her journey through life, acts ... See full summary »

Stars: David Morrissey, Saira Todd, Phil Daniels, Ace Bhatti

Votes: 165

14. Clayhanger (1976)

60 min | Drama

A coming-of-age story set in the 19th century England about Edwin Clayhanger, a young man who wants to be an architect, but it is expected of him to continue the family's printing business which he accepts for the time being.

Stars: Peter McEnery, Janet Suzman, Thelma Whiteley, Louise Purnell

Votes: 47

15. Rome (2005–2007)
Episode: Pharsalus (2005)

TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Drama, Romance

As they try to reach Caesar in Greece, the shipwrecked Vorenus and Pullo confront an unexpected dilemma. Back in Rome, Atia again sends Octavia to beg protection from Servilia, who complies... See full summary »

Director: Timothy Van Patten | Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kenneth Cranham

Votes: 2,322

16. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Gold Stick (2020)

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

As Elizabeth welcomes Britain's first woman prime minister and Charles meets a young Diana Spencer, an IRA attack brings tragedy to the royal family.

Director: Benjamin Caron | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 4,531

17. MI-5 (2002–2011)

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

The missions of MI-5, the UK's domestic intelligence organization.

Stars: Peter Firth, Hugh Simon, Nicola Walker, Rupert Penry-Jones

Votes: 18,341

18. Holding On (1997)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1997)

Drama

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Director: Adrian Shergold | Stars: David Morrissey, Saira Todd, Phil Daniels, Sean Gallagher

Votes: 7

19. Vera (2011– )

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: 19,969

20. Richard III (1983 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 239 min | Drama

Richard of Gloucester uses murder and manipulation to claim England's throne.

Director: Jane Howell | Stars: Peter Benson, Antony Brown, David Burke, Michael Byrne

Votes: 230

21. The Brief (1984– )

60 min | Crime, Drama

Barrister Lucas Hellier goes to Germany to defend a British officer accused of spying and disloyalty. Within a short time, he finds himself romantically linked to the Court Officer Annika ... See full summary »

Stars: Ray Lonnen, Isobel Black, Sabine Postel, Michael Elwyn

Votes: 6

22. Rome (2005–2007)
Episode: How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic (2005)

TV-MA | 50 min | Action, Drama, Romance

Caesar winters his army in Gaul near the Italian border while his enemies in Rome fear that he will do something no Roman General has done: cross the Rubicon with his army. To ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Apted | Stars: Ray Stevenson, Kevin McKidd, Polly Walker, Kenneth Cranham

Votes: 2,723

23. Rome (2005–2007)
Episode: Utica (2005)

TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Drama, Romance

The defeated Cato and Scipio fall back on the African city of Utica after the Battle of Thapsus where they decide to end it all. Caesar, after two years of fighting in Greece and Egypt, ... See full summary »

Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Lindsay Duncan

Votes: 2,240

24. A Very Peculiar Practice (1986–1988)
Episode: Catastrophe Theory (1986)

Comedy, Drama

A trio of civil servants are sent to audit the university.

Director: David Tucker | Stars: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton

Votes: 21

25. Foyle's War (2002–2015)
Episode: Bleak Midwinter (2007)

TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The death of a woman in a munitions factory becomes linked with the murder of Milner's estranged wife as he falls under suspicion and Foyle strives to clear his name.

Director: Gavin Millar | Stars: Kate Ambler, Gavin Brocker, Ann Beach, Sian Brooke

Votes: 620

26. The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode: Favourites (2020)

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

While Margaret Thatcher struggles with the disappearance of her favorite child, Elizabeth reexamines her relationships with her four children.

Director: Paul Whittington | Stars: Olivia Colman, Tobias Menzies, Helena Bonham Carter, Gillian Anderson

Votes: 4,006

27. Summer Season (1985)
Episode: Pity in History (1985)

Drama

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Director: Sarah Pia Anderson | Stars: Norman Rodway, Anna Massey, Alan Rickman, Patrick Malahide

Votes: 10

28. Rome (2005–2007)
Episode: The Ram Has Touched the Wall (2005)

TV-MA | 51 min | Action, Drama, Romance

Caesar contemplates Pompey's counteroffer. Vorenus continues to struggle as a businessman and must reevaluate his career choice. Atia schemes to come between Caesar and Servilia and Pullo seeks Octavian's help.

Director: Allen Coulter | Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kenneth Cranham

Votes: 2,424

29. A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode: Keys to the Car (1999)

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

Frost investigates a dapper con man with a taste for golf at posh clubs and other people's cars, especially after the body of a drug dealer is found in the trunk.

Director: Adrian Shergold | Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, Melanie Thaw, Paul Jesson

Votes: 313

30. The Third Part of Henry the Sixth (1983 TV Movie)

211 min | Drama, History

Following his father's early death and the loss of possessions in France young Henry VI comes to the throne, under the protection of the duke of Gloucester. He is unaware that there are ... See full summary »

Director: Jane Howell | Stars: John Benfield, Peter Benson, Gerald Blackmore, Antony Brown

Votes: 115

31. Pie in the Sky (1994–1997)
Episode: Once a Copper (1994)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

With Fisher at a conference for a week, Henry is free to concentrate on planning a gourmet evening for a group of prospective Japanese investors in the town but gets side-tracked when he ... See full summary »

Director: George Case | Stars: Richard Griffiths, Maggie Steed, Malcolm Sinclair, Bella Enahoro

Votes: 107

32. Rome (2005–2007)
Episode: An Owl in a Thornbush (2005)

TV-MA | 44 min | Action, Drama, Romance

With Caesar quickly advancing toward Rome, Pompey begins ordering a retreat and forces his citizens to pick sides. Timon does Atia's dirty work and Vorenus cannot understand why no one is resisting while on a scouting mission.

Directors: Michael Apted, Mikael Salomon | Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kenneth Cranham

Votes: 2,516

33. Rome (2005–2007)
Episode: Stealing from Saturn (2005)

TV-MA | 54 min | Action, Drama, Romance

Atia and her family have stayed behind when Pompey and others fled and she now throws a party for her triumphant uncle, Julius Caesar. She clearly has her sights set on the great leader and... See full summary »

Director: Julian Farino | Stars: Ray Stevenson, Kevin McKidd, Polly Walker, Kenneth Cranham

Votes: 2,428

34. Rome (2005–2007)
Episode: The Stolen Eagle (2005)

TV-MA | 52 min | Action, Drama, Romance

In Gaul in 52 B.C., two Roman soldiers, Legionary Titus Pullo and Centurion Lucius Vorenus, are tasked with recovering Julius Caesar's personal Eagle, stolen from his camp in the dead of ... See full summary »

Directors: Michael Apted, Mikael Salomon | Stars: Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker, Kenneth Cranham

Votes: 3,148

35. MI-5 (2002–2011)
Episode: Outsiders (2004)

TV-14 | 52 min | Action, Crime, Drama

MI5 are alarmed when they discover a group is hacking into computer systems across the country tampering with ingredients in painkillers making everyday drugs lethal, wiping bank balances, disrupting traffic lights systems.

Director: Bill Anderson | Stars: James Barriscale, Kate Benedict, Kay Burley, Clare Corbett

Votes: 253

36. 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: 39,323

37. 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: 8,733

38. The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978–1985)

BBC adaptations of all 37 plays wholly and authoritatively credited to William Shakespeare.

Stars: Brenda Bruce, Jon Finch, David Gwillim, Rob Edwards

Votes: 51

39. A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode: Line of Fire: Part 2 (2000)

TV-14 | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A crime squad detective is murdered and the evidence points to police corruption. Frost takes the lead in the investigation and clashes with the dead detective's abrasive boss.

Director: Robert Knights | Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, Paul Jesson, Nicky Henson

Votes: 257

40. The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006)
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2006)

60 min | Comedy, Drama

Twelve months into Ros's new career, a plane crashes over East London. Beverley is papped on a drunken night out, whilst Emily unhappily keeps her Dad's secret.

Director: Simon Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Aris, Jane Horrocks, Jodhi May, Sanchia McCormack

Votes: 15

41. Widows (1983–1985)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (1983)

Crime, Drama

Dolly, Shirley, Linda and Bella carry our the raid on the security van. Meanwhile, the gang that have been watching Dolly's house decide it's time to go in the house. Dolly continues to hide a secret.

Director: Ian Toynton | Stars: Ann Mitchell, Maureen O'Farrell, Fiona Hendley, Eva Mottley

Votes: 26

42. Vera (2011– )
Episode: Blood and Bone (2018)

Not Rated | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Vera is called to a chilling murder scene when the charred remains of a body are discovered in an abattoir incinerator.

Director: Paul Gay | Stars: Brenda Blethyn, Kenny Doughty, Jon Morrison, Kingsley Ben-Adir

Votes: 601

43. 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: 392

44. Mr. Turner: The Many Colours of Mr. Turner (2014 Video)

31 min | Short, History

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Stars: Mike Leigh, Georgina Lowe, Dick Pope, Timothy Spall

Votes: 13

45. A Touch of Frost (1992–2010)
Episode: Line of Fire: Part 1 (1999)

TV-14 | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

DI Frost investigates the murder of a policeman murdered during a sting of a ring of international; car thieves and someone murdering local pets.

Director: Robert Knights | Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, Paul Jesson, Nicky Henson

Votes: 267

46. Widows (1983–1985)
Episode: Episode #2.5 (1985)

Crime, Drama

Dolly goes on a date with Vic but must face up to the fact that she is not yet over Harry. When it becomes clear that she will be a model at the fashion show, Shirley agrees to help Bella and Dolly double cross Harry.

Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Ann Mitchell, Fiona Hendley, Debby Bishop, Maurice O'Connell

Votes: 12

47. Widows (1983–1985)
Episode: Episode #2.6 (1985)

Crime, Drama

Seemingly unsuccessful at alerting the police of the future raid, Dolly and Bella take matters into their own hands. Harry and his gang carry out the heist which leads to a tragic shooting ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Annett | Stars: Ann Mitchell, Fiona Hendley, Debby Bishop, Maurice O'Connell

Votes: 14

48. The Trial of Christine Keeler (2019–2020)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (2020)

59 min | Drama, History

The trial of Stephen Ward causes a national sensation, and he is unable to stop himself being made a scapegoat.

Director: Leanne Welham | Stars: Sophie Cookson, James Norton, Ellie Bamber, Emilia Fox

Votes: 104

49. The Trial of Christine Keeler (2019–2020)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (2020)

59 min | Drama, History

With Stephen dead by his own hand, Christine must face the wrath of the British establishment - and it's out to get her.

Director: Leanne Welham | Stars: Sophie Cookson, James Norton, Ellie Bamber, Emilia Fox

Votes: 96

50. 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: 2,063