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1. Theatre Night (1957–1961)
45 min | Drama
A BBC television series of forty-five-minute excerpts from stage plays running in London.
Stars: Cicely Courtneidge, Evelyn Laye, Dora Bryan, Hugh Williams
Votes: 69
2. Microbes and Men (1974– )
60 min | Drama
Dramatised documentary series charting the development of vaccines by Pasteur, Koch and others in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Stars: Frank Gillard, Arthur Lowe, James Grout, Patricia Heneghan
Votes: 39
3. Big Brother (1970)
60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
A series of plays which examine if 1970s society is heading towards the dystopian world predicted in the book '1984'.
Stars: Robert Hardy, Ronald Lacey, Michael Gwynn, Alfred Burke
Votes: 15
4. Danger UXB (1979)
60 min | Action, Drama, History
The series chronicles the exploits of the fictional Royal Engineer Tunnelling Company 97, which has been made a bomb disposal unit to deal with the thousands of unexploded bombs ("UXBs") in London during the Battle of Britain.
Stars: Anthony Andrews, Maurice Roëves, George Innes, Gordon Kane
Votes: 1,075
5.
Danger UXB (1979)
Episode:
With Love from Adolf
(1979)
Action, Drama, History
Are Ash's injuries too much to overcome -- or is it depression over the many lives lost? After being talked out of the hospital to defuse an "antique" bomb, he discovers it was a ruse to restore his confidence.
Director: Henry Herbert | Stars: Anthony Andrews, Judy Geeson, Iain Cuthbertson, Moyra Fraser
Votes: 62
6. Upstairs, Downstairs (1971–1975)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
The lives and fortunes of the Bellamy family and their below-stairs servant staff at 165 Eaton Place play out against the social, political and historical backdrop of Edwardian London from 1903 to 1930.
Stars: Gordon Jackson, David Langton, Jean Marsh, Angela Baddeley
Votes: 3,569
7. Jack the Ripper (1973)
304 min | Crime, Drama, History
The highly popular detective pair from the series Softly, Softly, Barlow and Watt, try to solve the old mystery of Jack The Ripper in this documentary series.
Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Frank Duncan, Alan Cullen
Votes: 71
8. The Power Game (1965–1969)
60 min | Drama
Sir John Wilder (Patrick Wymark), previously seen in 'The Plane Makers', ruthlessly pursues boardroom machinations and tangled relationships.
Stars: Patrick Wymark, Jack Watling, Clifford Evans, Barbara Murray
Votes: 67
9. Mrs Thursday (1966–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
An elderly cleaning lady inherits her boss's house, fortune--and butler.
Stars: Kathleen Harrison, Hugh Manning, Richard Caldicot, George Waring
Votes: 67
10.
Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
Episode:
Coming Out
(1980)
51 min | Drama
As Louisa's coming out ball approaches, Fanny and Linda grow impatient for their own.
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Michael Williams, Diana Fairfax
Votes: 11
11. Secret Agent (1964–1967)
TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
John Drake is a special operative for M9, specializing in security assignments against any subversive element that threatens world peace.
Stars: Patrick McGoohan, Peter Madden, Frank Maher, Peter Brayham
Votes: 1,540
12. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)
60 min | Drama
Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".
Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown
Votes: 66
13.
Dad's Army (1968–1977)
Episode:
Battle of the Giants!
(1971)
60 min | Comedy, War
Captain Square continues to vex Captain Mainwaring, leading to an inter-platoon competition.
Director: David Croft | Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie
Votes: 151
14.
Dad's Army (1968–1977)
Episode:
Fallen Idol
(1970)
TV-PG | 34 min | Comedy, War
Captain Square persuades Mainwaring to join him in the officers' mess whilst on a training weekend.
Director: David Croft | Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie
Votes: 135
15. Dad's Army (1968–1977)
30 min | Comedy, War
A ragtag group of Home Guard volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion during World War II.
Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie
Votes: 7,239
16. Misleading Cases (1967–1971)
30 min | Comedy
A court that is frequently presided over by the increasingly amused Mr Justice Swallow and Mr Haddock's long-suffering adversary Sir Joshua Hoot QC.
Stars: Alastair Sim, Roy Dotrice, Avice Landone, Thorley Walters
Votes: 45
17. Detective (1964–1969)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology series featuring adaptations of detective stories.
Stars: Rupert Davies, Ralph Michael, Barbara Couper, Esmond Knight
Votes: 27
18. Redcap (1964–1966)
50 min | Crime, Drama
The cases & adventures of tough Sergeant John Mann, officer of Her Majesty's Royal Military Police Special Investigation Branch.
Stars: John Thaw, Keith Barron, James Grout, James Kerry
Votes: 52
19. Prince Regent (1979)
50 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life and times of George (1762-1830), Prince of Wales, from his early days of debauchery to his ascent to the throne as George IV. His two marriages (one legal, one not), his mistresses... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Egan, Nigel Davenport, Bosco Hogan, Frances White
Votes: 57
20.
Dad's Army (1968–1977)
Episode:
Don't Forget the Diver
(1970)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, War
The Walmington platoon have to defeat the Eastgate Platoon in an exercise. Mainwaring has a plan utilizing a diver and revolving around Jones.
Director: Harold Snoad | Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie
Votes: 138
21.
It Ain't Half Hot Mum (1974–1981)
Episode:
The Jungle Patrol
(1974)
29 min | Comedy, War
Williams, who disapproves of soldiers as entertainers, thinks the men need toughening up and leads them on a survival course in the jungle. Whilst he is surviving on berries and jungle ... See full summary »
Director: David Croft | Stars: Michael Bates, George Layton, Windsor Davies, Melvyn Hayes
Votes: 46
22.
Justice (1971–1974)
Episode:
A Nice Straightforward Treason
(1971)
51 min | Drama
A female patient of Harriet's doctor friend is caught up in a spy scandal. A Soviet defector names the patient's tenant as a major in the Red Army.
Director: Christopher Hodson | Stars: Margaret Lockwood, John Stone, Elizabeth Bell, Paul Eddington
Votes: 15
23.
Private Schulz (1981)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1981)
51 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Schulz lands in Britain and buries most of the money next to a road, using a milestone as a landmark. After arousing suspicion by trying to order first whiskey, and then coffee, in a pub, ... See full summary »
Director: Robert Chetwyn | Stars: Michael Elphick, Ian Richardson, Caroline Blakiston, Derek Newark
Votes: 8
24.
Jack the Ripper (1973)
Episode:
Butchery
(1973)
50 min | Crime, Drama, History
Discussion and the implications of removing the writing on the wall following the "Double Event". November 9th, 1888 the final Ripper murder victim Mary Jane Kelly is discovered and the case reviewed by the detectives.
Director: David Wickes | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Nadim Sawalha, Margaret Pilleau
Votes: 7
25.
Jack the Ripper (1973)
Episode:
Panic
(1973)
51 min | Crime, Drama, History
By the end 1888, the East End slums were up in arms and there was a fear that rioting could spill over to the wealthier areas of London. Barlow and Watt look into what was said and done and whether Jack the Ripper was a Mason.
Director: Leonard Lewis | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Basil Henson, John Law
Votes: 8
26. The Ed Sullivan Show (1948–1971)
TV-G | 60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The classic prime time variety show most famous for its vaudeville acts and rock music performances.
Stars: Ed Sullivan, The Ray Bloch Orchestra, Ray Bloch, Johnny Wayne
Votes: 1,561
27. Private Schulz (1981)
310 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
The Time - WWII, the place - Germany. The Germans have a plan to destroy the British economy by flooding the country with forged £5 notes. Private Schultz is coerced into organizing a gang of unwilling volunteers.
Stars: Michael Elphick, Ian Richardson, Cyril Shaps, Billie Whitelaw
Votes: 445
28. Villains (1972)
60 min | Drama
An anthology series of dramas looking at the criminal classes.
Stars: David Daker, William Marlowe, Tom Adams, Martin Shaw
Votes: 35
29. The First Lady (1968–1969)
50 min | Drama
Stories of a local councillor and her various projects
Stars: Thora Hird, Henry Knowles, Bob Keegan, James Grout
Votes: 11
30.
Dad's Army (1968–1977)
Episode:
A Stripe for Frazer
(1969)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, War
Mainwaring is told by HQ to make a promotion. Would it be wise to promote Frazer?
Director: David Croft | Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn, John Laurie
Votes: 77
31.
Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978)
Episode:
The Divorce
(1978)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance
As Wallis proceeds with her divorce, away from London, there is increasing concern in official circles as to what the future may hold. The American press are having a field day with the ... See full summary »
Director: Waris Hussein | Stars: Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, Maurice Denham, Nigel Hawthorne
Votes: 19
32.
Edward & Mrs. Simpson (1978)
Episode:
The Decision
(1978)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance
With Wallis Simpson's interim divorce decree issued, the King makes his intentions known. He advises his friend Walter Monkton and Prime Minister Baldwin that he has every intention of ... See full summary »
Director: Waris Hussein | Stars: Edward Fox, Cynthia Harris, Peggy Ashcroft, Nigel Hawthorne
Votes: 20
33. The Edgar Wallace Mystery Theatre (1959–1965)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Mystery crime stories with sometimes different cops and many now-famous faces.
Stars: John Wilder, George Hilsdon, Bernard Lee, Stanley Morgan
Votes: 199
34. BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)
Drama
Series of television plays performed live.
Stars: Richard Caldicot, George Woodbridge, Robert Brown, Michael Brennan
Votes: 179
35. The One and Only Phyllis Dixey (1978 TV Movie)
110 min | Drama
Television drama about British stripper Phyllis Dixey.
Director: Michael Tuchner | Stars: Lesley-Anne Down, Christopher Murney, Michael Elphick, Jacqueline Tong
Votes: 61
36. Thirty Minutes Worth (1972–1973)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Harry Worth, Tim Wylton, Trevor Bannister, Bruce Carstairs
Votes: 12
37.
Upstairs, Downstairs (1971–1975)
Episode:
Word of Honour
(1973)
TV-14 | 51 min | Drama
Richard Bellamy, who has been in considerable financial distress since the death of Lady Marjorie, finds himself at the center of a insider trading firestorm in his capacity as a member of Parliament.
Director: Christopher Hodson | Stars: Angela Baddeley, Gordon Jackson, David Langton, Meg Wynn Owen
Votes: 96
38.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
Reporter
(1975)
27 min | Comedy
Eric lands a job on the local paper and is sent to interview a famous author who hates reporters.
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Deryck Guyler, Sonia Dresdel
Votes: 17
39. Love in a Cold Climate (1980)
420 min | Drama
Two cousins come of age in the early twentieth century, but fate leads them down very different paths.
Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Aldridge, Michael Williams, Lucy Gutteridge
Votes: 188
40. No Hiding Place (1959–1967)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Tales of Scotland Yard centering on a detective team. A sort of halfway house between "Dixon of Dock Green" and "'Z' Cars." The detectives are still 1950s-style with good elocution and ... See full summary »
Stars: Raymond Francis, Eric Lander, Johnny Briggs, Michael McStay
Votes: 97
41.
Secret Agent (1964–1967)
Episode:
The Galloping Major
(1964)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Drake's sent to Africa to protect the prime minister, who's in the midst of an election campaign. It's suspected the opposition leader is planning to overthrow the government, but Drake finds out it's much more complicated.
Director: Peter Maxwell | Stars: Patrick McGoohan, William Marshall, Errol John, Earl Cameron
Votes: 101
42.
Villains (1972)
Episode:
Move In, Move On
(1972)
Drama
Director: Robert Tronson | Stars: William Marlowe, David Daker, Martin Shaw, Tom Adams
Votes: 7
43. Tales of the Unexpected (1979–1988)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror
Short dramas each with a twist of some kind; across the first four seasons most of these are from short stories by Roald Dahl.
Stars: Roald Dahl, Andrew Ray, Forbes Collins, Richard Johnson
Votes: 2,502
44. Justice (1971–1974)
60 min | Drama
Cases of a female barrister.
Stars: Margaret Lockwood, John Stone, John Bryans, Philip Stone
Votes: 119
45. Armchair Theatre (1956–1974)
60 min | Drama
This show was a British television drama anthology series of single plays that ran on the ITV network from 1956 to 1974. It was originally produced by Associated British Corporation, and from mid-1968 by Thames Television.
Stars: Harry H. Corbett, Paul Whitsun-Jones, Billie Whitelaw, Neil McCallum
Votes: 246
46. Ace of Wands (1970–1972)
30 min | Family, Fantasy
Telepathic stage magician, Tarot, and his two assistants solve mysteries and crimes of a bizarre or magical nature, and battle against villains with various powers.
Stars: Michael MacKenzie, Tony Selby, Judy Loe, Roy Holder
Votes: 123
47. The Mind of Mr. J.G. Reeder (1969–1971)
52 min | Drama, Crime
Mr J.G. Reeder is an employee of The Department of Public Prosecutions, unassuming in appearance but blessed with a razor-sharp mind. He solves mysteries under the watchful eye of his larger-than-life boss, Sir Jason Toovey.
Stars: Hugh Burden, Willoughby Goddard, Mona Bruce, Gillian Lewis
Votes: 122
48. Pardon My Genie (1972–1973)
25 min | Fantasy, Comedy
Hal Adden works at Mr. Cobbledick's hardware store and spends his days dreaming of romance with his boss's daughter. Hal's mundane existence gets changed forever when he finds a watering can in the store that comes with its very own Genie.
Stars: Roy Barraclough, Ellis Jones, Lynette Erving, Arthur White
Votes: 37
49. The Indian Tales of Rudyard Kipling (1963– )
Drama
Stars: Joss Ackland, Kenneth Fortescue, Patrick Westwood, Barry Letts
Votes: 36
50. All for Love (1982–1983)
60 min | Romance
Anthology of stories about love, many adapted from short stories or novels.
Stars: Alick Hayes, Dilys Worsfold, Joan Plowright, Geraldine McEwan
Votes: 17