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1. North & South: Deleted Scenes (2011 Video)
12 min | Short, Drama
Four part BBC drama based on Mrs Gaskell's novel of 1855. Margaret Hale's father, a clergyman, resigns his position and moves his family from the rural south of England to the industrial ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Percival | Stars: Richard Armitage, Brendan Coyle, Daniela Denby-Ashe, William Houston
Votes: 153
2.
Mum (2016–2019)
Episode:
Saturday
(2019)
TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy
The family come together to get the house ready for the party.
Director: Stefan Golaszewski | Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Dorothy Atkinson, Ross Boatman
Votes: 102
3. Crime Story (1992–1995)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama
This powerful series of programmes features dramatic reconstructions of some of Britian's most notorious crimes - a collection of cases which are exciting, moving and surprising, each demonstrating how truth can be stranger than fiction.
Stars: Peter O'Brien, Bernard Hill, Anne Reid, Edita Brychta
Votes: 97
4.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
May 1843
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Martha and Jem are married and move into Miss Matty's home as lodgers. Dr. Harrison learns that Sophy has been sent away to stay with an aunt in Shropshire. When she returns home she ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Claudie Blakley, Andrew Buchan, Judi Dench, Lisa Dillon
Votes: 225
5.
The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode:
Ritz
(2023)
TV-MA | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History
After a series of strokes, a declining Margaret recalls a wild night with her sister at the Ritz in 1945, and later celebrates her 70th birthday there.
Director: Alex Gabassi | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Lesley Manville, Jonathan Pryce, Marcia Warren
Votes: 2,820
6. 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: 256,919
7. Poirot (1989–2013)
TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective, who has an impeccable knack for getting embroiled in a mystery, solves crimes along with Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector James Japp.
Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran
Votes: 52,148
8. North & South (2004)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Romance
North and South is a four-part adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's love story of Margaret Hale, a middle-class southerner who is forced to move to the northern town of Milton.
Stars: Daniela Denby-Ashe, Richard Armitage, Tim Pigott-Smith, Sinéad Cusack
Votes: 34,985
9. Goggle Eyes (1993– )
40 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Kitty (Honeysuckle Weeks) struggles to accept her divorced mother embarking upon a new relationship; her attempts to thwart this relationship are hampered by her younger sister's acceptance of this "new dad" in their lives.
Stars: Alun Armstrong, Honeysuckle Weeks, Victoria Shalet, Alexandra Milman
Votes: 72
10.
Mum (2016–2019)
Episode:
Friday
(2019)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
It's raining - Cathy and her family are stuck indoors.
Director: Stefan Golaszewski | Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Ross Boatman, Lisa McGrillis
Votes: 90
11. Objects of Affection (1982)
50 min | Drama
Five monologues tell the stories of several different repressed souls: a mentally handicapped woman, a deteriorating clerical worker, a lonely older man, a tattoo enthusiast, an inexperienced social worker, and her unsatisfied clients.
Stars: Patricia Routledge, Elizabeth Spriggs, Thora Hird, Marjorie Yates
Votes: 14
12.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
August 1842
(2007)
TV-14 | 58 min | Drama
After a few months in the village, Dr. Harrison has caught the eye of several of the young ladies. He has focused his attention on the parson's daughter, Sophie Hutton, and hopes to spend ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Simon Woods, Lesley Manville, Rosy Byrne, Julia McKenzie
Votes: 244
13.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
April 1843
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
Railway construction begins. Dr. Harrison speaks to Sophy's father and he agrees that they can step out together. Harrison emphasizes that he cannot ask for her hand until he is better ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Andrew Buchan, Imelda Staunton, Lisa Dillon, Judi Dench
Votes: 213
14.
Mum (2016–2019)
Episode:
July
(2018)
TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy
Kelly is more irritating than usual so Cathy is pleased that she and Jason are going on holiday. Michael, who has just learned his mother has died, nonetheless volunteers to drive them to ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Golaszewski | Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Sam Swainsbury, Lisa McGrillis
Votes: 128
15.
Mum (2016–2019)
Episode:
November
(2018)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
On Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night), the family again gathers at Cathy's. Jason and Kelly are (finally!) moving out. Michael is getting a flat in Spain.
Director: Stefan Golaszewski | Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Sam Swainsbury, Lisa McGrillis
Votes: 121
16.
Harlots (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #2.7
(2018)
TV-MA | Drama
Margaret's family reel as they discover how dire her situation is. Margaret awaits her fate while Charolette desperately implores allies and enemies for help, but Lydia is contriving a way to end their feud for good.
Director: Jill Robertson | Stars: Samantha Morton, Eloise Smyth, Jessica Brown Findlay, Liv Tyler
Votes: 216
17.
Harlots (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #2.8
(2018)
TV-MA | Drama
The women galvanize themselves into taking action against Lord Fallon, leaving Lucy in a difficult position. But will Lydia get away with what she has done, or will justice come knocking?
Director: Jill Robertson | Stars: Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville, Jessica Brown Findlay, Liv Tyler
Votes: 218
18. The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Irish comedian Graham Norton hosts his very own chat show, which includes chatting to A-list celebrities, the very famous Red Chair game, live music, lots of jokes and fun from Graham and the celebrities themselves.
Stars: Graham Norton, Ricky Gervais, Judi Dench, Jack Whitehall
Votes: 13,196
19. Portrait Artist of the Year (2013– )
Family, Reality-TV
Artists around the UK come together to compete for who has the best original celebrity portrait.
Stars: Kate Bryan, Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, Joan Bakewell
Votes: 399
20. 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
21.
The Gentle Touch (1980–1984)
Episode:
Hammer
(1980)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
When a series of robberies with violence - all bearing a similar pattern, and all carried out by woman - break out on Maggie's patch, the detective must decide whether the crimes were committed by a team, or one woman in several disguises.
Director: Tony Wharmby | Stars: Jill Gascoine, William Marlowe, Derek Thompson, Brian Gwaspari
Votes: 20
22.
Mum (2016–2019)
Episode:
Thursday
(2019)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
After a night out at a restaurant, Pauline has had too much to drink.
Director: Stefan Golaszewski | Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Ross Boatman, Sam Swainsbury
Votes: 89
23.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
June 1842
(2007)
TV-14 | 58 min | Drama
In June 1842, Mary Smith arrives in Cranford to stay with her mother's friends Miss Matty and Miss Deborah Jenkyns. Cranford is a small town, on the edge of modernization. The railway now ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Lisa Dillon, Simon Woods
Votes: 287
24.
Cranford (2007–2009)
Episode:
November 1842
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Drama
It's Christmas-time and Miss Matty isn't sure it would appropriate to celebrate with friends and neighbors given the death of her sister. Mary Smith convinces her otherwise. Matty renews ... See full summary »
Directors: Simon Curtis, Steve Hudson | Stars: Kimberley Nixon, Rosy Byrne, Hester Odgers, Simon Woods
Votes: 222
25.
The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode:
Mou Mou
(2022)
TV-MA | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1946, an Egyptian street vendor finds inspiration in the abdicated King Edward. Years later, he eagerly tries to integrate into British High Society.
Director: Alex Gabassi | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Elizabeth Debicki, Salim Daw, Jude Akuwudike
Votes: 4,092
26.
River (2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2015)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As the fractured events of Stevie's murder start to swim into focus for River, the awful truth places more pressure than ever on his worsening state of mind. Can he carry on when so much is left unsaid?
Director: Jessica Hobbs | Stars: Stellan Skarsgård, Lesley Manville, Nicola Walker, Eddie Marsan
Votes: 646
27.
Mum (2016–2019)
Episode:
December
(2016)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Cathy is trying to have a nice little New Year's Eve party but Jason and Kelly are arguing. Cathy tries to sort out her son, keep the party going and find the right time to give Michael his present.
Director: Richard Laxton | Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Dorothy Atkinson, Ross Boatman
Votes: 139
28. Cranford (2007–2009)
TV-PG | 469 min | Drama
In the 1840s, Cranford is ruled by the ladies. They adore good gossip, and romance and change is in the air, as the unwelcome grasp of the Industrial Revolution rapidly approaches their beloved rural market-town.
Stars: Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, Julia McKenzie, Deborah Findlay
Votes: 10,636
29. Mum (2016–2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
After the death of her husband, a woman attempts to rebuild her life while surrounded by her sometimes problematic family and friends.
Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Sam Swainsbury, Lisa McGrillis
Votes: 3,699
30. Real Women (1998– )
109 min | Comedy
Born and brought in London, five friends are reunited for three days, until one of them gets married. Sitting at their hen night, the friends recollect their thoughts and look towards the ... See full summary »
Stars: Pauline Quirke, Michelle Collins, Frances Barber, Gwyneth Strong
Votes: 104
31.
Dangerous Liaisons (2022)
Episode:
Conquer or Die
(2022)
R | 57 min | Drama, History
Camille's new future hangs in the balance, and a face from the past triggers a long-buried need for revenge.
Director: Leonora Lonsdale | Stars: Alice Englert, Nicholas Denton, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Hilton Pelser
Votes: 79
32.
Mum (2016–2019)
Episode:
June
(2018)
TV-14 | 26 min | Comedy
Cathy is having a barbecue. Michael hasn't replied to her email and she wants to know why.
Director: Stefan Golaszewski | Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Sam Swainsbury, Lisa McGrillis
Votes: 109
33.
Mum (2016–2019)
Episode:
September
(2018)
TV-14 | 26 min | Comedy
Cathy cooks for an unappreciative Reg whilst Maureen is in hospital for an operation and Michael donates his mother's kitchen utensils to Cathy, to Pauline's disdain. Cathy and Michael make... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Golaszewski | Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Sam Swainsbury, Lisa McGrillis
Votes: 123
34.
Harlots (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #2.6
(2018)
TV-MA | Drama
Trapped inside Golden Square, Charlotte's future looks bleak- - unless she can convince Lydia of her loyalty. Meanwhile Lucy makes a terrible mistake and Margaret must risk everything to save both of her daughters.
Director: Philippa Langdale | Stars: Jessica Brown Findlay, Lesley Manville, Josef Altin, Ellie Heydon
Votes: 213
35. An Adventure in Space and Time (2013 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 86 min | Biography, Drama, History
An actor tapped by a succession of hard-man roles and a wannabe producer frustrated by the TV industry's glass ceiling find unlikely hope and unexpected challenges in the form of a Saturday tea-time drama, time travel and monsters.
Director: Terry McDonough | Stars: David Bradley, Ross Gurney-Randall, Roger May, Sam Hoare
Votes: 7,548
36. Promoted to Glory (2003 TV Movie)
Drama
An alcoholic falls in love with a Salvation Army captain who is trying to help him.
Director: Richard Spence | Stars: Ken Stott, Lesley Manville, Kevin Whately, Adrian Scarborough
Votes: 101
37.
The Cazalets (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2001)
Drama, War
Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Stephen Dillane, Paul Rhys, Lesley Manville
Votes: 24
38.
Mum (2016–2019)
Episode:
Wednesday
(2019)
TV-PG | 26 min | Comedy
Cathy and Michael get ready to go for a walk in the countryside, but Jason has concerns about this.
Director: Stefan Golaszewski | Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Dorothy Atkinson, Ross Boatman
Votes: 89
39.
Alan Bennett's Talking Heads (2020)
Episode:
Bed Among the Lentils
(2020)
TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Drama
Susan is not cut out to be the vicar's wife. When she meets Mr. Ramesh in his shop, she discovers what else life can offer.
Director: Nicholas Hytner | Star: Lesley Manville
Votes: 83
40.
The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode:
Gunpowder
(2022)
TV-MA | 55 min | Biography, Drama, History
The Queen spends quality time with Prince William. On Guy Fawkes Night, fireworks make for a perfect distraction from Diana's BBC interview.
Director: Erik Richter Strand | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Elizabeth Debicki, Prasanna Puwanarajah, Nicholas Gleaves
Votes: 2,849
41.
The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode:
Aftermath
(2023)
TV-MA | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
As the world mourns, the Queen's silence prompts ire and warnings from a grieving Charles. How will she rise to the occasion and mother her nation?.
Director: Christian Schwochow | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Dominic West, Elizabeth Debicki
Votes: 2,936
42.
North & South (2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2004)
TV-14 | 58 min | Drama, Romance
Maria Hale's health declines and her daughter Margaret decides to contact her brother Frederick - who had to leave England years earlier due to a wrongful court decision. The mill workers ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Percival | Stars: Sinéad Cusack, Simon Cassidy, Elianne Byrne, Emma Ashton
Votes: 457
43.
North & South (2004)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2004)
TV-PG | 57 min | Drama, Romance
Deeply hurt at the refusal of his marriage proposal, Thornton and Margaret's relationship becomes more tense and difficult. Just in time, Frederick comes home to visit his dying mother. ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Percival | Stars: Richard Armitage, Daniela Denby-Ashe, William Houston, Brian Protheroe
Votes: 430
44.
Harlots (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(2018)
TV-MA | Drama
Lydia draws Charlotte deeper into her web, but should Charlotte compromise herself in the hope of catching Lydia red-handed? Lucy finds herself playing a dangerous game with Lord Fallon, which could have disastrous consequences.
Director: Philippa Langdale | Stars: Samantha Morton, Holli Dempsey, Kate Fleetwood, Pippa Bennett-Warner
Votes: 199
45. Ghosts (I) (2014)
Not Rated | 107 min | Drama
Live recording of London stage production of Ibsen's classic play 'Ghosts'.
Director: Robert Delamere | Stars: Lesley Manville, Jack Lowden, Adam Kotz, Charlene McKenna
Votes: 59
46. King Cinder (1977– )
30 min | Drama, Family
Children's drama set in a small town where most of the action involves the local speedway fans and the local spedway team, The Barons.
Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Duncan, Tony Caunter, Michael Hawkins
Votes: 12
47.
The Cazalets (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2001)
TV-PG | 53 min | Drama, War
It's summer 1939 and war is now seen as inevitable. Children are being sent from London to the safety of the countryside. Edward and Diana Macintosh continue their affair but realize it ... See full summary »
Director: Suri Krishnamma | Stars: Hugh Bonneville, Stephen Dillane, Paul Rhys, Lesley Manville
Votes: 28
48.
The Crown (2016–2023)
Episode:
Dis-Moi Oui
(2023)
TV-MA | 56 min | Biography, Drama, History
Dodi's father urges him to propose, but marriage is the last thing on Diana's mind. Late, a high-speed car chase with paparazzi ends in disaster..
Director: Christian Schwochow | Stars: Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Dominic West, Elizabeth Debicki
Votes: 2,720
49.
Harlots (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2017)
TV-MA | 45 min | Drama
When Howard offers to be Lucy's keeper, Margaret is delighted. Charlotte and Howard's arrangement is over. But when Lucy discovers the deal has been done, her reaction will plunge all three Wells women into terrible danger.
Director: China Moo-Young | Stars: Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville, Jessica Brown Findlay, Dorothy Atkinson
Votes: 245
50.
Harlots (2017–2019)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2017)
TV-MA | 46 min | Drama
Emily's escape pits Lydia and Cunliffe against one another - which of them can earn the Spartans' trust? Margaret is in trouble, but to preserve her own life might cause another's death. She is faced with a terrible choice.
Director: Jill Robertson | Stars: Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville, Jessica Brown Findlay, Dorothy Atkinson
Votes: 246