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1. Early Doors: Live (2021 Video)
Comedy
Director: Caroline Jay Ranger | Stars: John Henshaw, Craig Cash, Phil Mealey, Nick Birkinshaw
Votes: 47
2.
City Central (1998–2000)
Episode:
Life Liberty and Pursuit
(1999)
Crime, Drama
Director: Martin Hutchings | Stars: Lorraine Ashbourne, Stephen Lord, Ian Aspinall, Sean McKenzie
Votes: 1,023
3.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2004)
Comedy
Melanie's 21st birthday party seems to be going well but her real Dad Keith is rubbing Ken up the wrong way. Tanya's last night behind the bar is fast becoming a forgettable one as Ken is ... See full summary »
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: Craig Cash, Mark Benton, Lorraine Cheshire, Phil Mealey
Votes: 73
4.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(2004)
Comedy
Forged bank notes are being passed over the counter but who is the culprit? Lazy cops Phil and Nige are on the case.
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: John Henshaw, Rodney Litchfield, Mark Benton, Craig Cash
Votes: 64
5. Early Doors (2003–2004)
30 min | Comedy
Set in The Grapes, where the daily life of the locals, including jack-the-lads Joe and Duffy, landlord Ken and his police officer cronies Phil and Nige, old git Tommy and single mum Janice - revolves around love, loneliness and urinals.
Stars: John Henshaw, Rita May, Mark Benton, Craig Cash
Votes: 2,541
6. My Wonderful Life (1996– )
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Comedy drama following nurse Donna (Emma Wray), finally rid of her useless husband and looking for love whilst raising her two young children.
Stars: Emma Wray, Vicky Connett, Elizabeth Berrington, Tony Robinson
Votes: 26
7.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
The Lads
(2001)
Drama
Nick, Kev, Ade, and Barney are involved in a physical fight with a group of drunken lads.
Director: Omar Madha | Stars: Tony Mooney, William Ash, Jack Deam, Ben Crompton
Votes: 22
8.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(2004)
Comedy
Ken the landlord is laid up with the flu as the police arrive to celebrate their successful drugs bust. Duffy isn't in the mood for celebrating.
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: John Henshaw, Rita May, Peter Wight, James Quinn
Votes: 55
9.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(2004)
Comedy
The Grapes' regulars rack their brains at quiz night, with the chance to win a box of chocolates.
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: John Henshaw, Susan Cookson, Lisa Millett, Susan McArdle
Votes: 58
10.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(2004)
Comedy
The regulars continue to gossip about Ken and Tanya, Tommy gets a new job and Jumping Joe's Krazy Road Show gets a gig.
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: Rita May, Joan Kempson, Christine Bottomley, Phil Mealey
Votes: 51
11.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(2004)
Comedy
Ken smartens himself up to play the romantic lead whilst rumours of him throwing the towel in at the pub spread amongst the locals.
Director: Craig Cash | Stars: John Henshaw, Rita May, Lorraine Cheshire, Rodney Litchfield
Votes: 48
12. Stanton Blues (1998–2000)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
This is a police drama series that depicts the working lives of a group of policemen in the fictitious Northern town of Stanton. The filming is done in a fly-on-the-wall, documentary style ... See full summary »
Stars: Katy Cavanagh-Jupe, Rob Dixon, John Henshaw, Clare McGlinn
Votes: 175
13.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2003)
Comedy
The tension in The Grapes mounts when the winner of the football card is announced. Duffy and Joe advise Liam on how to win back a lost love.
Director: Adrian Shergold | Stars: Peter Wight, James Quinn, John Henshaw, Rita May
Votes: 75
14.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Pat and Roy's Story
(2003)
Drama
We are introduced to Pat Fletcher (Pam Ferris) the new boss of the factory who is determind to get the textile business back on track and make it a success. Unfortunately this is threatened... See full synopsis »
Director: Brian Percival | Stars: Derek Riddell, Nicola Stephenson, Joan Kempson, Tony Mooney
Votes: 15
15.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2003)
Comedy
Discarded cigarette ends in the urinals and temporary traffic lights cause chaos in The Grapes.
Director: Adrian Shergold | Stars: John Henshaw, Rodney Litchfield, Rita May, Joan Kempson
Votes: 72
16. North Square (2000)
60 min | Drama
A closed legal world steeped in tradition.
Stars: Phil Davis, Kevin McKidd, James Midgley, Rupert Penry-Jones
Votes: 320
17.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Martin's Story
(2001)
Drama
Mack's jealousy over Trudy and Martin's relationship leads to Trudy leaving the factory. Then Martin's sister-in-law and ex-lover turns up 8 months pregnant.
Director: Omar Madha | Stars: Joan Kempson, Lindsey Coulson, Diane Parish, Siobhan Finneran
Votes: 18
18.
Early Doors (2003–2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2003)
Comedy
Joe's marriage is in crisis, Shelia's husband goes missing and Melanie's boyfriend has a surprise for her.
Director: Adrian Shergold | Stars: John Henshaw, Craig Cash, Phil Mealey, Rodney Litchfield
Votes: 76
19. Choked Up (2023)
13 min | Short, Comedy
A politician learns just how quickly things can go terribly wrong when a career-defining live TV interview goes off the rails due to a surprise coughing attack.
Director: Jill Worsley | Stars: Maxine Peake, Adam James, Sam Fletcher, Rakhee Sharma
Votes: 18
20. Sunshine (2008– )
60 min | Comedy
Bing, a gambler, risks his family and livelihood due to his addiction. Struggling financially and emotionally, he must overcome his gambling problem to save his relationships with wife Bernadette and son Joe, regaining what he's lost.
Stars: Steve Coogan, Bernard Hill, Lisa Millett, Dominic Senior
Votes: 275
21.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Ronnie's Story
(2001)
Drama
For 20 years, lorry driver Ronnie has cared for his wife, who has MS. After he is assaulted during a truck hijacking, rumour and suspicion surround him and his wife's home help.
Director: Tom Shankland | Stars: Ricky Tomlinson, Diane Parish, Siobhan Finneran, Paul Oldham
Votes: 20
22.
Uncle (2012–2017)
Episode:
Bringing Sexy Back
(2017)
29 min | Comedy
Andy makes a start on his new song-writing career, but finds it more difficult than he could have imagined. Errol decides that he needs a girlfriend and vies with Andy for the attention of Lex. Sam and Bruce are trying to conceive.
Director: Oliver Refson | Stars: Nick Helm, Dylan Moran, Bobby Lockwood, Daisy Haggard
Votes: 74
23. Uncle (2012–2017)
30 min | Comedy
An amateur musician of stunted emotional growth is reluctant to take care of his young nephew, but as his reluctance grows, his other emotions begin to follow to the fore, meaning he may even become a better, more-rounded person.
Stars: Nick Helm, Elliot Speller-Gillott, Daisy Haggard, Daniel Lawrence Taylor
Votes: 4,386
24. Clocking Off (2000–2003)
55 min | Drama
Interconnected dramas about the lives of a group of workers at a Manchester textile factory, with each episode focusing on the home life of a different character.
Stars: Jack Deam, Tony Mooney, Joan Kempson, Siobhan Finneran
Votes: 596
25. 32 Brinkburn Street (2011)
45 min | Drama
Drama about the lives of two generations of a family who lived in the same house in Manchester, one generation in 1931 and the other in 2011.
Stars: Maggie Steed, Rebecca Callard, Raffey Cassidy, Jack Deam
Votes: 97
26.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Julie's Story
(2002)
Drama
Julie misses her brother who works abroad, and is thrilled when he comes to visit. He offers her a job - but does she have the courage to leave her old life behind?
Director: John Duthie | Stars: Joan Kempson, Katisha Kenyon, Siobhan Finneran, Philip Glenister
Votes: 21
27. Our Girl (2013–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Drama following the extraordinary adventures of female medics in the British Army.
Stars: Michelle Keegan, Sean Ward, Ben Aldridge, Rolan Bell
Votes: 4,872
28. The Suspicions of Mr Whicher (2011–2014)
386 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
"The Suspicions of Mr Whicher" premiered in 2011 and starred Paddy Considine as Jonathan 'Jack' Whicher, a detective leading the investigation into a notorious child murder in the 1860s. ... See full summary »
Stars: Paddy Considine, Tim Pigott-Smith, William Beck, Nancy Carroll
Votes: 978
29.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Gary's Story
(2002)
Drama
Gary and his brother Stephen are shocked when a family secret finally comes out into the open.
Director: David Jackson | Stars: Marshall Lancaster, Robert Pugh, Lisa Millett, Jack Deam
Votes: 20
30.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Yvonne's Story
(2000)
Drama
Yvonne finds herself homeless after her boyfriend throws her and her children out.
Director: Geoffrey Sax | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, Rita Lester, Lucy Hodgkinson
Votes: 37
31.
Our Girl (2013–2020)
Episode:
Episode #4.1
(2020)
TV-14 | 58 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
As 2 Section prepares to return to Afghanistan, Georgie must decide whether to join them, kicking up difficult memories for her.
Director: Anthony Philipson | Stars: Michelle Keegan, Nico Mirallegro, Rolan Bell, Will Attenborough
Votes: 62
32. Moving On (2009– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama
Series of daytime plays set in contemporary Britain, all sharing the theme of someone going through some kind of life change.
Stars: Neil Bell, Alicia Brockenbrow, John Draycott, Olivia Fenton
Votes: 514
33.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Mark's Story
(2002)
Drama
Mark Talbot is handsome, confident and popular. But just what is he hiding?
Director: Nigel Douglas | Stars: James Murray, Emma Cunniffe, William Ash, Jody Latham
Votes: 17
34.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
The Leaches' Story
(2000)
Drama
Stuart Leach suddenly returns home to his wife and son, after being missing for 13 months, with no memory of where he has been.
Director: John Strickland | Stars: Jason Merrells, John Simm, Jack Deam, Andrew Sheridan
Votes: 38
35.
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher (2011–2014)
Episode:
The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: Beyond the Pale
(2014)
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Whicher is hired by a powerful political grandee to investigate violent threats made against his son, who has recently returned from India with his young family.
Director: David Blair | Stars: John Heffernan, Adrian Quinton, Laura Morgan, Raphael Brandman
Votes: 1,080
36.
Our Girl (2013–2020)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(2016)
TV-14 | 58 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Experienced army medic Georgie Lane, goes on a six week humanitarian tour to help refugees in Nairobi. Minutes after arriving, an IED explosion forces her to jump straight to work, but also leads to some friction with local medic Kicki.
Director: Jan Matthys | Stars: Michelle Keegan, Ben Aldridge, Luke Pasqualino, Royce Pierreson
Votes: 162
37.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
A Small Price to Pay: Part 2
(2005)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Gary is in surgery after being shot and Susie feels responsible for him getting hurt. Okaro asks Isaac about the drugs being moved through one of his warehouses. Terry tells the team that ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Cocker | Stars: Ciaran Griffiths, Sally Rogers, Wendy Kweh, Simon Rouse
Votes: 17
38.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Freda's Story
(2001)
Drama
Factory worker Freda is struggling to cope after her wayward daughter disappears for the second time, leaving behind her young children. When Freda gives an ultimatum to their convict father, his actions leave the children in danger.
Director: Tom Shankland | Stars: Siobhan Finneran, Diane Parish, Lee Worswick, April Cunningham
Votes: 19
39. Dockers (1999 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
A father and son become caught up in the conflict when British dockworkers refuse to work overtime for no pay, resulting in the firing of 500 employees and a two-year stand-off.
Director: Bill Anderson | Stars: Ken Stott, Crissy Rock, Katy Lamont, Kristopher Lundon
Votes: 181
40.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Maya and Kev's Story
(2003)
Drama
Director: Brian Grant | Stars: Jack Deam, Derek Riddell, Marshall Lancaster, Ben Crompton
Votes: 12
41.
Moving On (2009– )
Episode:
Taxi for Linda
(2016)
TV-PG | 43 min | Drama
Linda and Frank both work as controllers for Kwiker Kabs taxi firm but Frank is too shy to confess his feelings for her. Then smooth-talking driver Terry comes on the scene and starts to ... See full summary »
Director: Noreen Kershaw | Stars: Julie Hesmondhalgh, Neil Caple, Chris Darwin, John Thomson
Votes: 25
42. Reg (2016 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 89 min | Drama
The story of Reg Keys who lost his son in the Iraq War and then went on to contest Tony Blair's seat at Sedgefield in the 2005 General Election.
Director: David Blair | Stars: Tim Roth, Anna Maxwell Martin, Elliott Tittensor, Sandra Voe
Votes: 358
43.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Katherine and Mack's Story
(2000)
Drama
Katherine decides she can no longer live with her sham marriage and walks out. As well as losing his wife, Mack now risks losing the factory as the deeds of the building are in Katherine's name.
Director: Sarah Harding | Stars: Philip Glenister, Christine Tremarco, Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran
Votes: 23
44.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Kev's Story
(2001)
Drama
Director: Ashley Pearce | Stars: Jason Merrells, Tony Mooney, Paul Oldham, Wil Johnson
Votes: 21
45.
North Square (2000)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2000)
49 min | Drama
Just three days after giving birth, Rose returns to court to defend a mother from losing her children to her rich partner. Alex has to use all his skills to save his friend Billy's career following his fight with Leo Wilson.
Stars: James Midgley, James Murray, Phil Davis, Kim Vithana
Votes: 13
46. Always and Everyone (1999–2002)
51 min | Drama
The hectic everyday lives of the doctors and nurses running the accident and emergency department of St. Victor's, a large and busy city hospital.
Stars: Martin Shaw, Katie McEwen, Connor McIntyre, Niamh Cusack
Votes: 63
47.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Steve's Story
(2000)
Drama
An intruder spoils Steve and Sylvia's celebrations.
Director: Geoffrey Sax | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, Maggie Tagney, Diane Parish
Votes: 26
48. City Central (1998–2000)
50 min | Crime, Drama
The everyday public and private lives of the detectives, policemen and policewomen who work at the inner-city Christmas Street police station in Manchester.
Stars: Sean McKenzie, Ian Aspinall, Dave Hill, Ashley Jensen
Votes: 1,122
49.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Suzie's Story
(2003)
Drama
Director: Brian Grant | Stars: Nicola Stephenson, Derek Riddell, Jack Deam, Tony Mooney
Votes: 15
50.
Clocking Off (2000–2003)
Episode:
Trudy's Story
(2000)
Drama
The sudden death of Trudy's father leads her to make rash judgments which change her life forever at Mackintosh Textiles.
Director: Sarah Harding | Stars: Lesley Sharp, Des Cummings, Ced Beaumont, Philip Glenister
Votes: 22