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1.
Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Episode:
Awards
(1993)
24 min | Comedy
It's party time for GlobeLink: the razz at the British News Awards ceremony begins. Damian dreams of victory, Dave dreams of Helen, and for once Henry is less than happy to be centre-stage.
Director: Liddy Oldroyd | Stars: Robert Duncan, Ingrid Lacey, Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle
Votes: 25
2. Richard and Judy Exclusive (1997– )
23 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Richard Madeley, Judy Finnigan, Joanna Lumley, Diana Rigg
Votes: 30
3. Strike: When Britain Went to War (2003 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
Twenty years ago, Britain went to war - with itself. In March 1984, Mrs Thatcher's government announced plans to close 20 coal mines, with the loss of 20,000 jobs. The Miners' leader, ... See full summary »
Director: Janice Sutherland | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Arthur Scargill, Margaret Thatcher, Tim Bell
Votes: 13
4.
Thatcher: A Very British Revolution (2019)
Episode:
That Bloody Woman
(2019)
Documentary, Biography
Director: Alice Perman | Stars: Jonathan Aitken, Robin Butler, Cynthia Crawford, Michael Dobbs
Votes: 17
5.
Thatcher: A Very British Revolution (2019)
Episode:
Making Margaret
(2019)
Documentary, Biography
The rise of Margaret Thatcher within the Conservative Party through the 1970's.
Director: James House | Stars: Jonathan Aitken, Kenneth Baker, James Callaghan, Kenneth Clarke
Votes: 24
6. Elizabeth R (1992 TV Movie)
107 min | Documentary
Elizabeth R is a 1992 television documentary film about Queen Elizabeth II. It was produced by the BBC and directed by Edward Mirzoeff. It was the first officially approved documentary about the British monarchy since Royal Family (1969).
Director: Edward Mirzoeff | Stars: Ian Holm, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Votes: 67
7. Thatcher: The Downing Street Years (1993– )
Documentary, History
A history of the eleven years which Thatcher spent as Prime Minister of the UK.
Stars: Margaret Thatcher, Philip Tibenham, Emma Nicholson, Nigel Lawson
Votes: 49
8. Richard Attenborough: A Life (2014 TV Movie)
60 min | Biography
Channel 4 tribute focusing on Richard the man as well as the filmmaker. Not to be confused with the BBC's similarly-titled Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film (2014).
Director: David Batty | Stars: Hermione Norris, Richard Attenborough, David Attenborough, Melvyn Bragg
Votes: 15
9. Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998)
Comedy
Political satire about television news company Globe Link and its team of workers such as anchors Henry and Sally, reporter Damien, editor Dave, execs George and Helen, assistant Joy and manager Gus Hedges.
Stars: Neil Pearson, Jeff Rawle, David Swift, Stephen Tompkinson
Votes: 1,623
10. Thatcher: A Very British Revolution (2019)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
An in-depth examination of Margaret Thatcher, her rise to power, and the changes brought forth by her years in leadership. Told without narration, the story uses archive film and the ... See full summary »
Stars: Norman Tebbit, Michael Heseltine, Bernard Ingham, Michael Dobbs
Votes: 245
11. There's Only One Paul McCartney (2002 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
An affectionate portrait of the man and the musician in a week that sees the ex-Beatie playing at the Buckingham Palace concert.
Director: Chris Wilson | Stars: Claire Sweeney, Cilla Black, Bono, Richard Branson
Votes: 30
12. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 5,483
13. Alan Davies' Teenage Revolution (2010)
60 min | Documentary
Alan Davies looks back at the British social history of the 1980s using his own experiences growing up as a teenager in the decade.
Stars: Alan Davies, Ian McKellen, David Hare, Paul Weller
Votes: 23
14.
Thatcher: A Very British Revolution (2019)
Episode:
Enemies
(2019)
Documentary, Biography
Director: Stephen Finnigan | Stars: Archie Brown, Robin Butler, Kenneth Clarke, John Coles
Votes: 19
15. Blair: The Inside Story (2007)
60 min | Documentary
Stars: Michael Cockerell, Bob Geldof, Cliff Richard, Robert Harris
Votes: 16
16. Clive Dunn: A Tribute (2012 TV Movie)
40 min | Documentary, Biography
Director: Samantha Peters | Stars: Meera Syal, Clive Dunn, Carol Smillie, Graham McCann
Votes: 8
17. Grumpy Old Men (2003– )
40 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stars: Rory McGrath, Arthur Smith, Will Self, Rick Wakeman
Votes: 167
18. Heath vs Wilson: The 10 Year Duel (2011 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Director: Isobel Charman | Stars: Samuel West, Edward Heath, Harold Wilson, Robert Armstrong
Votes: 16
19. John Mortimer: A Life in Words (2009 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Examines the thoughts and observations of writer, raconteur and national treasure, Sir John Mortimer. Enjoying a successful career as a QC before becoming a full-time writer, a staunch ... See full summary »
Director: Lawrence Elman | Stars: John Mortimer, Ross Bentley, Melvyn Bragg, Sinéad Cusack
Votes: 8
20. Breakfast with Frost (1993–2005)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: David Frost, Iain Duncan Smith, Charles Kennedy, Tony Blair
Votes: 69
21. The United Way (2021)
90 min | Documentary, History, Sport
The history of Manchester United, using unseen footage.
Director: Mat Hodgson | Stars: Eric Cantona, Ken Ramsden, Ken Merrett, Rosemary Blakeley
Votes: 1,326
22. Clive Anderson Talks Back (1989–1996)
33 min | Talk-Show
Clive Anderson mixes comedy and his legal training to conduct a series of irreverent interviews with various guests. Also included is a satirical look at topical events.
Stars: Clive Anderson, Rory Bremner, Peter Cook, Stephen Fry
Votes: 66
23. Best Ever Spitting Image (2006 TV Special)
47 min | Documentary
A documentary about Spitting Image (1984) and the impact it had, including clips of the most memorable moments and contributions from many of the cast, crew and some of celebrities portrayed on the show.
Directors: Stuart Ramsay, Richard Bradley | Stars: Simon Chadwick, Jon Culshaw, Phil Cornwell, John Lloyd
Votes: 19
24. Panorama (I) (1953– )
40 min | Documentary, News
Long-running factual programme reporting on all aspects of life in Britain.
Stars: Fred Emery, David Dimbleby, Richard Lindley, Richard Dimbleby
Votes: 599
25. Election 97 (1997 TV Special)
News
BBC's coverage of the 1997 General Election in the UK, that saw Tony Blair's Labour party win a landslide victory.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Jeremy Paxman, Peter Snow, Robin Oakley
Votes: 15
26. Aspel & Company (1984–1993)
60 min | Talk-Show
Middle-of-the-road celebrity chat show hosted by smooth presenter Michael Aspel.
Stars: Michael Aspel, Mel Smith, Nigel Havers, Oliver Reed
Votes: 161
27. Miliband of Brothers (2010 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary, Drama
Charting the rise of the Milliband brother, from their left-wing upbringing to their University days, using dramatized scenes and interviews with people who knew them.
Director: Richard Curson Smith | Stars: Samantha Morton, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Katherine Kanter
Votes: 18
28. Margaret: Death of a Revolutionary (2013 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Director: Martin Durkin | Stars: Martin Durkin, Margaret Thatcher, David Amess, Kenneth Baker
Votes: 32
29. World in Action (1963–1998)
30 min | Documentary
A documentary series focusing on current affairs.
Stars: Brian Armstrong, Chris Kelly, Derek Cooper, Wilfrid Thomas
Votes: 98
30. This Week (1956–1992)
News
Public affairs series probing the news behind the headlines.
Stars: Jonathan Dimbleby, Denis Tuohy, Richard Lindley, Bryan Magee
Votes: 35
31. Weekend World (1972–1988)
News
Stars: Brian Walden, Peter Jay, Matthew Parris, Mary Holland
Votes: 13
32. The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher (2013 TV Special)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
Stars: Martha Kearney, Margaret Thatcher, Kenneth Clarke, Michael Heseltine
Votes: 7
33. Saturday SuperStore (1982–1987)
Family
Children's Saturday morning magazine show.
Stars: Mike Read, Keith Chegwin, Sarah Greene, John Craven
Votes: 66
34. Margaret Thatcher: Prime Minister (2013 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Stars: Andrew Marr, Margaret Thatcher, Kenneth Baker, Tony Blair
Votes: 15
35. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
30 min | Documentary, Biography
The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield
Votes: 323
36. Dispatches (1987– )
Documentary, News
Channel 4's long-running, award-winning investigative current affairs documentary series. Particularly noted for its undercover reporting.
Stars: Morland Sanders, Antony Barnett, Deborah Davies, Tazeen Ahmad
Votes: 238
37. Question Time (1979– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Politicians, public office-holders and celebrities face questions on topical issues from a studio audience.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Robin Day, Peter Sissons, Fiona Bruce
Votes: 412
38. What's Up Doc? (1992–1995)
Family
Anarchic and edgy Saturday morning entertainment show.
Stars: Andy Crane, Pat Sharp, Yvette Fielding, Tim Rose
Votes: 38
39. Above Us the Earth (1977)
85 min | Documentary, Drama
A mixture of actors and real people in a human story about the affects of pit closure on a close-knit Welsh village mining community.
Director: Karl Francis | Stars: Windsor Rees, Gwenllian Francis, Dai Morgan, Evan Jones
Votes: 13
40. Election 92 (1992 TV Special)
News
BBC's coverage of the 1992 General Election in the UK, that resulted in the Conservatives achieving their fourth consecutive election victory.
Stars: David Dimbleby, Peter Sissons, Peter Snow, John Cole
Votes: 32
41. Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable (2021– )
Comedy
Three celebrities are invited in to a confessional to find out who's committed sins that are so bad that they should be declared unforgivable.
Stars: Mel Giedroyc, Lou Sanders, Joel Dommett, Rosie Jones
Votes: 121
42. Margaret Thatcher, l'inoxydable (2023 TV Movie)
92 min | Documentary, Biography
A portrait of Magaret Thatcher's time as the Tory leader and as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Director: Guillaume Podrovnik | Stars: Anthony Alt, Rowan Atkinson, Baron Timothy Bell, Tony Blair
Votes: 19
43. Daily Politics (2003–2018)
30 min | News, Talk-Show
The BBC's in-depth, daily, weekday political show reviewing events in Westminster, around the UK and further afield with interviews, discussion and debate.
Stars: Andrew Neil, Jenny Scott, Giles Dilnot, Jo Coburn
Votes: 85
44. Clive Anderson All Talk (1996–1999)
Talk-Show
An irreverent late-night talk show with Clive Anderson, mixing quips and chat with celebrity guests. It remains perhaps best remembered for an episode where guests The Bee Gees walked out.
Stars: Clive Anderson, Ben Elton, Steve Coogan, Stephen Fry
Votes: 41
45. Sunday AM (2005– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Presenter Andrew Marr talks to invited guests from politics, broadcasting and the arts to review the week's events making the news, and discuss the headlines in the Sunday newspapers.
Stars: Andrew Marr, Susanna Reid, Matt Taylor, Sophie Raworth
Votes: 162
46. The British Comedy Awards 2004 (2004 TV Special)
125 min | Comedy
Director: Stephen Stewart | Stars: Jonathan Ross, Ronni Ancona, Ash Atalla, Linda Barker
Votes: 38
47. Newscast (2019– )
29 min | News, Talk-Show
The popular podcast comes to television, Katya Adler, Adam Fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and Chris Mason chat about the stories behind the news.
Stars: Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg, Katya Adler
Votes: 37
48. Margaret Thatcher: The Woman Who Changed Britain (2013 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Peter Higgins | Stars: Alastair Stewart, Margaret Thatcher, Kenneth Baker, Margaret Beckett
Votes: 11
49.
UK General Election (1950– )
Episode:
Election 2010
(2010)
News
Director: Rob Hopkin | Stars: David Dimbleby, Jeremy Vine, Jeremy Paxman, Andrew Neil
Votes: 19
50. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 314