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1. The John Thaw Story (2002 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Biography
Tribute to the much-missed actor John Thaw, featuring reminiscences from his family, friends and colleagues about both his private life and his public work.
Director: Jack Gold | Stars: Sally Alexander, Richard Attenborough, Richard Bates, Richard Briers
Votes: 55
2.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2014)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A sinister discovery leaves Catherine fighting for her life.
Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Shane Zaza, Rick Warden, Steve Pemberton
Votes: 1,512
3.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2016)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Catherine confronts a delusional Frances, while John's torment leads him to desperate measures.
Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Olwen May, Shirley Henderson, Shane Zaza
Votes: 1,261
4.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #3.6
(2023)
TV-MA | 68 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Scores are settled for good on Catherine's final shift, and Ryan faces a moral dilemma.
Director: Fergus O'Brien | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Susan Lynch, Oliver Huntingdon, Jack Bandeira
Votes: 1,373
5.
Julia (2022–2023)
Episode:
Foie Gras
(2022)
TV-MA | Biography, Drama
While in New York, Julia and the show receive both accolades and criticism. As Avis forges an unlikely friendship with Paul, Alice finds an unexpected connection of her own.
Director: Jenée LaMarque | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz
Votes: 431
6.
Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2012)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Nobody thanks John for his revelation though Caroline's younger son Lawrence accepts the situation. Celia,on the other hand,does not and shows her disapproval strongly,shocking Alan and ... See full summary »
Director: Samuel Donovan | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Anne Reid, Sarah Lancashire, Louis Greatorex
Votes: 216
7. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.
Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith
Votes: 246,471
8.
Julia (2022–2023)
Episode:
Chocolate Souffle
(2022)
TV-MA | Biography, Drama
After suffering a terrible blow, Julia's future--and the fate of the show--hang in the balance.
Director: Scott Ellis | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz
Votes: 343
9.
Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
Episode:
Episode #4.6
(2011)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Romance
Gabriel finishes work on his steam-powered seed-planter, planning to tour the county hiring it out. He asks Alf to accompany him but Alf turns him down as his feckless mother Caroline has ... See full summary »
Director: Susan Tully | Stars: Ben Aldridge, Linda Bassett, Ruby Bentall, Claudie Blakley
Votes: 114
10.
Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2013)
TV-14 | 58 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Next morning Caroline promises Gillian she will keep her secret before venting her anger on John for exposing her son to Judith's drunken antics though John makes it clear he is not ... See full summary »
Director: Jill Robertson | Stars: Nicola Walker, Sarah Lancashire, Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi
Votes: 183
11. Happy Valley (2014–2023)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Yorkshire-based crime drama centering on the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood.
Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, James Norton, Rhys Connah
Votes: 64,547
12.
Rose and Maloney (2002–2005)
Episode:
Alan Richmond
(2005)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama
Rose and Maloney re-investigate the case of a wealthy property developer convicted of murdering his father, sister and business partner on a remote farm. They soon realise that people with ... See full summary »
Director: Metin Hüseyin | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Phil Davis, Leo Potter, Neil Dudgeon
Votes: 56
13.
Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
Episode:
Episode #1.10
(2008)
TV-PG | 53 min | Drama, Romance
Having spent the night in the pouring rain searching for Edmund Timmins, Twister Turrill finds his health in serious decline. He decides to distribute some of his personal effects to ... See full summary »
Director: John Greening | Stars: Linda Bassett, Claudie Blakley, Brendan Coyle, John Dagleish
Votes: 149
14.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #3.4
(2023)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
As Tommy's big day approaches, Catherine becomes suspicious, and Ryan finds a new way to defy her.
Director: Fergus O'Brien | Stars: Oliver Huntingdon, Jack Bandeira, Sarah Lancashire, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 861
15.
Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
Episode:
Episode #3.4
(2010)
TV-PG | 54 min | Drama, Romance
It is harvest time at Lark Rise and all the families are working in the fields. However, a measles epidemic sweeps through the county and as the mothers must stay at home to look after the ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Lau | Stars: Ben Aldridge, Linda Bassett, Ruby Bentall, Claudie Blakley
Votes: 140
16.
Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
Episode:
Episode #3.12
(2010)
TV-PG | 54 min | Drama, Romance
As Fisher tells Daniel he is his love rival for Laura and Laura feels torn between the two boys, Dorcas makes an unwelcome discovery. In the light of the railway forcing new arrangements, ... See full summary »
Director: Susan Tully | Stars: Ben Aldridge, Linda Bassett, Ruby Bentall, Claudie Blakley
Votes: 109
17.
Julia (2022–2023)
Episode:
Shrimp and Grits
(2023)
TV-MA | Biography, Drama
After receiving an invitation from the White House, the WGBH crew travels down to the nation's capital for a chance to film inside the president's own kitchen.
Director: Jenée LaMarque | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz
Votes: 217
18.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2014)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Tommy brutally takes control when PC Kirsten McAskill pulls him and Lewis over.
Director: Euros Lyn | Stars: Sophie Rundle, Sarah Lancashire, Adam Long, Charlie Murphy
Votes: 1,348
19.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2014)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Catherine's fears grow as she learns that Tommy has been spending time with Ryan.
Director: Tim Fywell | Stars: James Norton, Siobhan Finneran, Sarah Lancashire, Hannah John-Kamen
Votes: 1,278
20.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(2016)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Catherine and Ann have a long drunken night out while Frances makes the petrol bomb she plans to throw through Catherine's window.
Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Ishia Bennison, Charlie Murphy, Shane Zaza
Votes: 997
21. Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After 50+ years apart, Celia (Anne Reid) and Alan (Derek Jacobi) are reunited and decide to marry.
Stars: Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker
Votes: 8,836
22. 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
23.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #3.3
(2023)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Catherine confronts Clare and presents Ryan with an ultimatum. Faisal and Joanna hatch a plan that takes an unexpected turn.
Directors: Patrick Harkins, Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, Rhys Connah, Con O'Neill
Votes: 861
24.
Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2009)
TV-PG | 54 min | Drama, Romance
Dorcas gets flu and Laura runs the counter for her very ably but will not tell her that the telegraph machine is malfunctioning, Thomas has started to sleep-walk, and that threatening ... See full summary »
Director: Moira Armstrong | Stars: Linda Bassett, Ruby Bentall, Claudie Blakley, Brendan Coyle
Votes: 132
25.
Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
Episode:
Episode #2.7
(2009)
TV-PG | 54 min | Drama, Romance
On the eve of the public opening of the clock, a vital piece does not arrive and Laura's father's tool-bag is stolen. Edmund sells his boots and Dorcas sets up a fund to buy him new tools. ... See full summary »
Director: Susan Tully | Stars: Linda Bassett, Ruby Bentall, Claudie Blakley, Brendan Coyle
Votes: 125
26.
Julia (2022–2023)
Episode:
Coq Au Vin
(2022)
TV-MA | 46 min | Biography, Drama
Facing mounting pressure from station executives, Julia struggles to figure out how to present a complicated recipe. Later, on-set flubs threaten the future of the show--and Julia's career.
Director: Charles McDougall | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz
Votes: 461
27.
Julia (2022–2023)
Episode:
Breads
(2022)
TV-MA | Biography, Drama
While Paul and Judith experiment with baking, Julia tackled a different kind of "bread." As a sleep-deprived Russ tasks Alice with even more work, the future of Avis's position on the show is questioned.
Director: Melanie Mayron | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz
Votes: 359
28. Julia (2022–2023)
TV-MA | 45 min | Biography, Drama
Inspired by Julia Child's extraordinary life and her show The French Chef, which essentially invented food television.
Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz
Votes: 13,111
29.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #3.2
(2023)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Catherine learns of a painful betrayal close to home, and Faisal comes under increasing pressure from all sides.
Directors: Patrick Harkins, Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Rick Warden, Mete Dursun, Chord Melodic
Votes: 869
30.
Julia (2022–2023)
Episode:
Petit Fours
(2022)
TV-MA | 43 min | Biography, Drama
As WGBH reaps the rewards of their new star's efforts, a jealous rival threatens the station's burgeoning success. While Julia struggles with the price of fame, Paul begins to accept defeat, and Alice changes tack.
Director: Erica Dunton | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz
Votes: 404
31.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #3.5
(2023)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Catherine races to protect her family following Tommy's escape. A murder investigation begins.
Director: Fergus O'Brien | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Rick Warden, Derek Riddell, Rhys Connah
Votes: 773
32.
Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
Episode:
Episode #3.3
(2010)
TV-PG | 54 min | Drama, Romance
Alf Arliss gets his first proper wage and can afford to rent his own cottage so he throws a house-warming party. But the Timmins' enjoyment is short-lived when Edmund announces he is ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Lau | Stars: Linda Bassett, Ruby Bentall, Claudie Blakley, Brendan Coyle
Votes: 119
33.
Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
Episode:
Episode #3.8
(2010)
TV-PG | 53 min | Drama, Romance
Pearl Pratt is struggling to maintain her business after Ruby's departure and is overjoyed when Enid, a brilliant seamstress, shows up in Candleford and works for her, revitalizing the shop... See full summary »
Director: David Innes Edwards | Stars: Ben Aldridge, Ruby Bentall, Edward Darnell-Hayes, Olivia Hallinan
Votes: 110
34.
Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2012)
TV-14 | 59 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
As Alan and Celia spend the night in the haunted house their daughters worry and a frantic Gillian even persuades Raff and Robbie to visit her. After denying any knowledge of setting fire ... See full summary »
Director: Samuel Donovan | Stars: Nicola Walker, Sacha Dhawan, Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi
Votes: 198
35.
Julia (2022–2023)
Episode:
Lobster Américaine
(2023)
TV-MA | Biography, Drama
When the FBI descends on WGBH, Julia uses her experience in wartime espionage to keep the crew safe from accusations of "un-American conduct." Later, a shocking announcement could shape the future of The French Chef.
Director: Scott Ellis | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz
Votes: 162
36.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2014)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
As the net begins to close on Kevin, Catherine is depressed to learn that Tommy is free.
Director: Tim Fywell | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Charlie Murphy, Dominic Kay, Ryan Cerenko
Votes: 1,215
37.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(2016)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Catherine comes face to face with Tommy, and John takes action against Vicky's threat.
Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Ivana Basic, Siobhan Finneran, Karl Davies
Votes: 1,040
38.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #3.1
(2023)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
When Catherine discovers the remains of a murder victim, it bizarrely leads her straight back to Tommy Lee Royce.
Directors: Patrick Harkins, Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Shane Zaza, Mete Dursun, Alexis Platt
Votes: 1,133
39. Skins (2007–2013)
TV-MA | 46 min | Drama
The story of a group of British teens who are trying to grow up and find love and happiness despite questionable parenting and teachers who would rather be friends (and lovers) than authority figures.
Stars: Kaya Scodelario, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Dempsie, Hannah Murray
Votes: 93,072
40. Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
TV-PG | 53 min | Drama, Romance
An adaptation of Flora Thompson's autobiographical novel "Lark Rise To Candleford", set in 19 century Oxfordshire, in which a young girl moves to the local market town to begin an apprenticeship as a postmistress.
Stars: Olivia Hallinan, Sarah Lancashire, Julia Sawalha, Fergus Drysdale
Votes: 8,403
41.
Julia (2022–2023)
Episode:
Omelette
(2022)
TV-MA | 48 min | Biography, Drama
In 1962, cookbook author Julia Child boldly pitches a groundbreaking television series centered on demonstrations for the home cook--despite pushback from male station executives and her own husband.
Director: Charles McDougall | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz
Votes: 546
42.
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads (2020)
Episode:
An Ordinary Woman
(2020)
TV-14 | 36 min | Comedy, Drama
Gwen begins to develop incestuous thoughts about her 15-year-old son Michael. She is unable to confide in her husband and sees herself as too normal to admit to anything so shocking, until a revelation brings matters to a head.
Director: Nicholas Hytner | Star: Sarah Lancashire
Votes: 142
43.
Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
Episode:
Episode #2.9
(2009)
TV-PG | 55 min | Drama, Romance
Following the Turrills' wedding Alf meets Nan, a milkmaid from Fordlow, a neighboring hamlet. There has been a long-standing feud between the two communities and the pair date in secret ... See full summary »
Director: David Tucker | Stars: Linda Bassett, Ruby Bentall, Claudie Blakley, Brendan Coyle
Votes: 106
44.
Julia (2022–2023)
Episode:
Boeuf Bourguignon
(2022)
TV-MA | 49 min | Biography, Drama
When the show goes over budget, Julia doubles down on her efforts to continue making her dream a reality. As Paul contends with his fearsome father-in-law, Alice struggles with her new assignment.
Director: Melanie Mayron | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz
Votes: 416
45.
Julia (2022–2023)
Episode:
Crepes Suzette
(2022)
TV-MA | 45 min | Biography, Drama
In San Francisco, Julia tests the waters of her newfound celebrity status alongside celebrated chef James Beard, leaving a brooding Paul to question the true cost of his wife's fame.
Director: Jenée LaMarque | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, David Hyde Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth, Fran Kranz
Votes: 437
46.
Lark Rise to Candleford (2008–2011)
Episode:
Episode #3.10
(2010)
TV-PG | 54 min | Drama, Romance
Bessie Mullins, the biggest gossip in Lark Rise, points the finger at Daniel when her daughter Emily gets pregnant and refuses to name the father. She has no proof and nobody believes her ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Lau | Stars: Ben Aldridge, Linda Bassett, Ruby Bentall, Claudie Blakley
Votes: 106
47.
Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2012)
TV-14 | 58 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Alan and Celia test sportscar and hold engagement party. Gillian tells son Raff secret of his dad's fatal accident, and copes with amorous Paul. Caroline faces rumors of kissing teacher Kate; husband John faces visit of lover Judith.
Director: Euros Lyn | Stars: Anne Reid, Nicola Walker, Derek Jacobi, Sarah Lancashire
Votes: 214
48.
Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)
Episode:
Episode #3.6
(2015)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Gillian and Raff both confront Gary over his revealing his paternity in a local newspaper article and Raff declines his uncle's job offer. Gillian is still unhappy about Gary paying for her... See full summary »
Director: Syd Macartney | Stars: Tony Gardner, Marcus Garvey, Kate Isitt, Brittoni Phillips
Votes: 168
49.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(2016)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Tommy finds a way of keeping a watchful eye over Ryan from behind bars.
Director: Sally Wainwright | Stars: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, Ellis Todd, Jamie Dorrington
Votes: 1,256
50.
Happy Valley (2014–2023)
Episode:
Episode #2.3
(2016)
TV-MA | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Tommy urges Frances to go further with her attempts at making Catherine's life a misery.
Director: Neasa Hardiman | Stars: David Crellin, Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, Karl Haynes
Votes: 998