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1. American Experience (1987– )
TV-PG | 120 min | Documentary, Biography, History
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Stars: David McCullough, David Ogden Stiers, Michael Murphy, Oliver Platt
Votes: 2,209
2. Strumpet City (1980)
360 min | Drama, History
From 1907 to 1914, the lives of numerous inhabitants of Dublin, still under British rule, impact on each other: the young wife of a factory worker, a country girl new to the big city, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Donal McCann, Angela Harding
Votes: 127
3.
Strumpet City (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(1980)
Drama, History
Young Mary leaves home and goes into service with the Bradshaws in Dublin, King Edward visits the city and there is a fire in Morgan's foundry.
Director: Tony Barry | Stars: Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Donal McCann, Angela Harding
Votes: 15
4.
Strumpet City (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1980)
Drama, History
Mary starts seeing a young man and, since this is against the rules of her employment, is dismissed. She marries Fitz. Mulhall and his fellow workers think about strike action.
Director: Tony Barry | Stars: Cyril Cusack, Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Donal McCann
Votes: 8
5.
Strumpet City (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1980)
Drama, History
Charismatic union leader Jim Larkin makes a speech to the workers in the Dublin docks and asks them to join in the strike.
Director: Tony Barry | Stars: Cyril Cusack, Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Donal McCann
Votes: 8
6.
Strumpet City (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1980)
Drama, History
Things between the two priests, Father O'Connor and Father Giffey, are getting steadily worse.
Director: Tony Barry | Stars: Cyril Cusack, Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Donal McCann
Votes: 8
7.
Strumpet City (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1980)
Drama, History
The working people suffer as strike and riot run rife in Dublin. Things are difficult for Mulhall. Larkin once again does his best to speak to the workers.
Director: Tony Barry | Stars: Cyril Cusack, Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Donal McCann
Votes: 8
8.
Strumpet City (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1980)
Drama, History
Rashers temporarily has a bit of good luck, Mulhall returns home after spending time in prison, and Fitz receives a promotion at work.
Stars: Cyril Cusack, Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Angela Harding
Votes: 8
9. Me Mammy (1968–1971)
30 min | Comedy
Bunjy Kenefick is an Irish mother's boy living in London. He is a high-powered executive and lives a bachelor lifestyle. However, his old-fashioned Catholic mother often puts a stop to his ... See full summary »
Stars: Milo O'Shea, Anna Manahan, Yootha Joyce, David Kelly
Votes: 28
10. Insurrection (1966)
Drama, History
An eight part series dramatizing the Irish Easter Rising of 1916. The series was commissioned to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rising.
Stars: Ray McAnally, Eoin O'Súilleabháin, Gerry Alexander, Maurie Taylor
Votes: 19
11.
American Experience (1987– )
Episode:
The Donner Party
(1992)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary exploring the struggles of The Donner Party, a group of American pioneers and their two Indigenous guides who became stranded in the Sierras during a horrible winter.
Director: Ric Burns | Stars: David McCullough, J.D. Cannon, Timothy Hutton, Gene Jones
Votes: 470
12.
Strumpet City (1980)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(1980)
TV-G | 60 min | Drama, History
More trouble at the docks means that Fitz is left with no other choice but to join the British Army and leave Ireland for France.
Director: Tony Barry | Stars: Cyril Cusack, Frank Grimes, David Kelly, Angela Harding
Votes: 6
13. The Pallisers (1974–1975)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Romance
Beginning with the forced marriage of Glencora (Susan Hampshire), the lives of the friends and children of this couple are the subject of study. The backdrop is the House of Commons in ... See full summary »
Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Barbara Murray, Moray Watson
Votes: 540
14. Stage 2 (1971–1973)
Drama
Stars: Tom Courtenay, Eileen Atkins, Colin Blakely, Coral Browne
Votes: 7
15.
Performance (1991–1998)
Episode:
Hedda Gabler
(1993)
Not Rated | 112 min | Drama
Hedda Gabler is a beautiful woman married to the solid and respectable academic George Tesman. Then an old flame, the dreamer Eilert Lovborg, turns up on the scene with tragic results.
Director: Deborah Warner | Stars: Fiona Shaw, Brid Brennan, Susan Colverd, Pat Leavy
Votes: 48
16. Play for Today (1970–1984)
75 min | Comedy, Drama
A British television anthology drama series that aired on BBC1 between 1970 and 1984.
Stars: Alison Steadman, Nigel Hawthorne, Tony Caunter, David Daker
Votes: 395
17. Thriller (1973–1976)
TV-14 | 65 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
"Thriller" was an anthology series of self-contained episodes, with genres ranging from murder mystery to suspense to psychological and supernatural horror.
Stars: Donna Mills, Gary Collins, Derek Francis, Michael Jayston
Votes: 981
18.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Six
(1974)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Romance
Now on holidays in Europe with Plantagenet and Alice Vavasor, Glencora has some happy new for her husband. She is also determined that Alice and John Grey be reunited. Grey has followed ... See full summary »
Director: Hugh David | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Roland Culver, Caroline Mortimer
Votes: 15
19.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Without Favour
(1970)
Crime, Drama
While investigating a series of thefts Sergeant Evans steps on the toes of a shady landlord who allegedly employs some enforcers to collect rent due from his tenants. Evans gets into ... See full summary »
Director: Frank Cox | Stars: Frank Windsor, Walter Gotell, David Allister, David Lloyd Meredith
Votes: 6
20. Into the Fire (1996)
Drama
Frank Cody runs a struggling business and hopes that a new order from America will enable him to recover. When this fails he commits arson in order to make a fraudulent insurance claim, with disastrous consequences.
Stars: Donal McCann, Sue Johnston, Sharon Duce, Neil McCaul
Votes: 26
21.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Ten
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Phineas Finn survives his duel with Lord Chiltern and refuses to renounce his interest in Miss Effingham. He convinces Laura Kennedy to help him win her affections but Miss Effingham ... See full summary »
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Donal McCann, Roland Culver
Votes: 14
22.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Eleven
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Phineas Finn intimacy with Mary forces him to consent to a secret engagement and to turn down a proposal from rich widow Madame Max Goesler.
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Donal McCann, Roland Culver
Votes: 13
23.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Eighteen
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Awaiting trial for murder, Finn despairs that everyone has lost faith in him, but the Pallisers and Chilterns work on his behalf while Marie travels to Prague.
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Donal McCann, Barbara Murray
Votes: 16
24.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Twenty-three
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Desperate for money, Lopez tries to extort money from Abel Walton by threatening to move a pregnant Emily to Guatemala.
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Stuart Wilson, Sheila Ruskin
Votes: 13
25. 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
26. The Investigation: Inside a Terrorist Bombing (1990 TV Movie)
105 min | Crime, Drama
In 1974, a pair of pub bombings rocked Birmingham, England. The terrorist attacks killed dozens of innocent civilians, and wounded many more. But another tragedy took place in their ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Beckham | Stars: Martin Shaw, John Hurt, Roger Allam, John Kavanagh
Votes: 102
27.
Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode:
Your Man from Six Counties
(1976)
95 min | Comedy, Drama
When his father becomes the latest bomb victim Jimmy leaves Belfast and goes to begin a new life on his uncle's farm in the remote west of Ireland. But even here there are links with the past and Jimmy's new start is soon under threat.
Director: Barry Davis | Stars: Donal McCann, Brenda Fricker, Joseph Reynolds, Paul Antrim
Votes: 33
28.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Fourteen
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Lizzie Eustace faces charges of perjury when her maid turns state's evidence, and Finn returns from Ireland after his wife's death hoping to return to Parliament.
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Sarah Badel, Anthony Ainley
Votes: 16
29.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Eight
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Phineas Finn's foolishness in co-signing for a loan on behalf of Lawrence Fitzgibbon comes back to haunt him when the moneylender demands payment. He's also preparing for his maiden speech ... See full summary »
Director: Hugh David | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Donal McCann, Barbara Murray
Votes: 12
30.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Nine
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Having rescued Mr. Kennedy from a street mugging, Phineas Finn is now again welcome in his home. Lady Laura however has realized her error in marrying Kennedy and finding it more and more ... See full summary »
Director: Hugh David | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Donal McCann, Roland Culver
Votes: 12
31.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Nineteen
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Although Marie Goesler's efforts in Prague are able to produce a witness that proves Finn's innocence, the Irishman is depressed and troubled by his ordeal.
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Anna Massey, Donal McCann
Votes: 15
32. Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965–1973)
30 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology drama series of short plays shown on BBC Television.
Stars: Robin Chadwick, Donald Sinden, Helen Lindsay, Paul Moriarty
Votes: 57
33.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Twelve
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Despite advice to the contrary, Finn speaks out in Parliament on behalf of Irish tenant farmers while Lady Eustace refuses to return her jewels to her in-laws.
Director: Hugh David | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Barbara Murray, Roland Culver
Votes: 15
34.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Seventeen
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Furious that he has been denied the Exchequer, Bonteen journeys to Prague to get evidence on Emilius on Lizzie's behalf and takes his anger out on Finn.
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Donal McCann, Peter Sallis
Votes: 12
35. Comedy Playhouse (1961–2017)
30 min | Comedy
Anthology series of one-off, unrelated situation comedies.
Stars: Frank Thornton, John Le Mesurier, Robert Dorning, Bernard Cribbins
Votes: 70
36.
Screenplay (1986–1993)
Episode:
Force of Duty
(1992)
80 min | Drama
RUC detective Simpson Gabby is consumed by guilt after he fails to act decisively in a moment of terror. As the pressure on him builds, Gabby gradually loses control of his life.
Director: Pat O'Connor | Stars: Donal McCann, Adrian Dunbar, Patrick Malahide, Ingrid Craigie
Votes: 15
37.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Fifteen
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Finn ignores Kennedy's insistence that he not visit Laura in Dresden and finds himself being pressured by a tabloid journalist with an embarrassing letter.
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Roland Culver, Donal McCann
Votes: 12
38.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Seven
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Plantagenet Palliser is the Chancellor of the Exchequer in a revamped Liberal government and Glencora is proving to be the perfect political hostess when they host a reception in their home... See full summary »
Director: Hugh David | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Donal McCann, Anna Massey
Votes: 13
39.
Peak Practice (1993–2002)
Episode:
Chance Encounter
(1994)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama
A meeting with an ex-lover turns into tragedy for Beth. Will this be the turning point in her relationship with Jack?
Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Nicholas Caunter, Simon Shepherd, Kevin Whately, Amanda Burton
Votes: 17
40.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Sixteen
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Bonteen offers his protection to Lady Eustace, who is being abused and extorted by Emilius and manages to lose the support of Plantagenet for the Chancellor's job.
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Donal McCann, Peter Sallis
Votes: 13
41.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Twenty-two
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Lopez needs money to pay for his speculative business investments and political debts and tries to get it from his father-in-law and the Pallisers.
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Donal McCann, Barbara Murray
Votes: 14
42. The Dead (1987)
PG | 83 min | Drama
Gabriel Conroy and wife Gretta attend an early January dinner with friends at the home of his spinster aunts, an evening which results in an epiphany for both of them.
Director: John Huston | Stars: Anjelica Huston, Donal McCann, Helena Carroll, Cathleen Delany
Votes: 8,915 | Gross: $4.37M
43. Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
1970s BBC police drama with experienced cops DCS Charlie Barlow and DS John Watt who lead a task force charged with tackling the toughest cases Thamesford has to offer.
Stars: Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Lloyd Meredith, Terence Rigby
Votes: 115
44. The Playboy of the Western World (1974 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 101 min | Comedy
A man comes into a pub and boasts that he has just killed his father. Instead of condemning him for the crime, the locals revel in his story and praise him for his deed, with the daughter ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Gibson | Stars: John Hurt, Sinéad Cusack, Pauline Delaney, Joe Lynch
Votes: 33
45.
BBC Play of the Month (1965–1983)
Episode:
The Wood Demon
(1974)
110 min | Drama
A luncheon party gathers to celebrate a wealthy unmarried man's birthday; his sister hopes he'll marry Sonya, the daughter of a selfish gout-ridden old professor who makes life Hell for his... See full summary »
Director: Donald McWhinnie | Stars: Ian Holm, Francesca Annis, Ronald Hines, Ronald Fraser
Votes: 48
46.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Thirteen
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Lizzie Eustace must travel to London and surrender her diamonds to the courts that are going to adjudicate their ownership but they are stolen en route.
Directors: Hugh David, Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Sarah Badel, Martin Jarvis
Votes: 14
47. Out of Africa (1985)
PG | 161 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
In 20th-century colonial Kenya, a Danish baroness/plantation owner has a passionate love affair with a free-spirited big-game hunter.
Director: Sydney Pollack | Stars: Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Michael Kitchen
Votes: 86,475 | Gross: $87.10M
48. Poitín (1978)
65 min | Drama
A poitín maker attempts to avoid the attentions of the Gardaí in Connemara in the west of Ireland.
Director: Bob Quinn | Stars: Cyril Cusack, Donal McCann, Niall Toibin, Maighréad Ní Chonghaile
Votes: 145
49. ITV Play of the Week (1955–1974)
90 min | Comedy, Drama
An anthology series from the U.K., from 1955 to 1974, producing about five hundred ninety-minute episodes from Granada Television.
Stars: Derek Francis, Alfred Burke, Arthur Hewlett, Esther Lawrence
Votes: 94
50.
The Pallisers (1974–1975)
Episode:
Part Twenty-four
(1974)
TV-PG | Drama, Romance
Plantagenet's Liberal government falls as Sliverbridge becomes involved with the dodgy Major Tipto in horse racing, and Mabel Grex turns down his marriage proposal.
Director: Ronald Wilson | Stars: Susan Hampshire, Philip Latham, Anthony Andrews, Anna Carteret
Votes: 13