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1. Luther (1968 TV Movie)
90 min | Drama
An epic drama of the 16th Century Catholic monk Martin Luther who started the Reformation.
Director: Stuart Burge | Stars: Robert Shaw, Robert Morley, Max Adrian, Ronald Fraser
Votes: 15
2. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of copper beeches, a Greek interpreter, the Norwood builder, a resident patient, the red-headed league, and one final problem.
Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Rosalie Williams, Eric Porter
Votes: 24,235
3.
Heartbeat (1992–2010)
Episode:
Bitter Harvest
(1993)
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Comedy, Crime
When foot-and-mouth disease breaks out at Reg Manston's farm the whole area is put on the alert, and it is hard for the old farmer to see his life's work destroyed. Good news on the other ... See full summary »
Director: Ken Horn | Stars: Nick Berry, Niamh Cusack, Derek Fowlds, Frank Middlemass
Votes: 91
4. Yes Minister (1980–1984)
TV-PG | 679 min | Comedy
The Right Honorable James Hacker has landed the plum job of Cabinet Minister to the Department of Administration. At last he is in a position of power and can carry out some long-needed reforms, or so he thinks.
Stars: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott
Votes: 16,572
5. Yes, Prime Minister (1986–1987)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
James Hacker was propelled along the corridors of power to the very pinnacle of politics - Number 10.
Stars: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Diana Hoddinott
Votes: 12,934
6. Number 10 (1983)
52 min | Biography, Drama, History
The private lives of seven British prime ministers who resided at 10 Downing Street between the 1780s-1920s, including Pitt the Younger, Wellesley, Disraeli, Gladstone, Lloyd George, Asquith and MacDonald.
Stars: Neville Barber, Bernard Archard, Jeremy Brett, Denis Quilley
Votes: 52
7.
Upstairs, Downstairs (1971–1975)
Episode:
The Sudden Storm
(1974)
TV-14 | 52 min | Drama
A downstairs dalliance and a happy outing to a seaside resort divert the staff as war looms on the European continent.
Director: Bill Bain | Stars: Jean Marsh, Angela Baddeley, Meg Wynn Owen, Simon Williams
Votes: 99
8. To Serve Them All My Days (1980–1981)
673 min | Drama
David Powlett-Jones has just returned to England from the trenches of WWI. He was injured and shell-shocked and, after a spell in hospital he gets a job teaching in a boys boarding school ... See full summary »
Stars: John Duttine, Frank Middlemass, Alan MacNaughtan, Patricia Lawrence
Votes: 670
9. Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years (1981)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of Winston Churchill's life between 1929, when he lost his cabinet position, and 1939, when he joined Great Britain's War Cabinet - a period he described as the most difficult in his life.
Stars: Robert Hardy, Siân Phillips, Nigel Havers, Tim Pigott-Smith
Votes: 336
10. Clayhanger (1976)
60 min | Drama
A coming-of-age story set in the 19th century England about Edwin Clayhanger, a young man who wants to be an architect, but it is expected of him to continue the family's printing business which he accepts for the time being.
Stars: Peter McEnery, Janet Suzman, Thelma Whiteley, Louise Purnell
Votes: 49
11.
Kavanagh QC (1995–2001)
Episode:
The More Loving One
(1999)
TV-14 | 75 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Kavanagh defends a convicted arsonist and former heroin junkie for blowing up his apartment and killing his addicted, pregnant girlfriend.
Director: David Thacker | Stars: John Thaw, Richard Banham, Susanna Best, Di Botcher
Votes: 72
12.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Visiting Rocky
(1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
After an embarrassing performance at rowing on the river, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire where she meets his father, Rocky and his eccentric housekeeper Mrs. Bale. While in Hampshire, Lionel learns that his father plans on re-marrying.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Frank Middlemass
Votes: 126
13. 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: 3,571
14. The Bretts (1987–1989)
60 min | Drama
1920s family of actors deals with the day to day of the theater business.
Stars: Norman Rodway, Barbara Murray, Belinda Lang, George Winter
Votes: 81
15.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Wedding Day Nerves
(1995)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Jean and Lionel try to remain calm on their wedding day, but many surprises including hiccups and missing family members don't help on the big day.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Frank Middlemass, Joan Sims
Votes: 110
16.
Crown Court (1972–2007)
Episode:
There Was a Little Girl: Part 1
(1973)
TV-14 | Drama
Fiona Gray is charged with arson after setting fire to her estranged husband's house. As her children were in the house at the time, the defense are claiming diminished responsibility.
Director: Gordon Flemyng | Stars: Frank Middlemass, Dorothy Vernon, John Flanagan, Veronica Lang
Votes: 10
17.
Great Expectations (1989)
Episode:
Chapter One
(1989)
Drama
Director: Kevin Connor | Stars: Jean Simmons, John Rhys-Davies, Ray McAnally, Anthony Calf
Votes: 17
18. The Avengers (1961–1969)
TV-14 | 50 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A quirky spy show of the adventures of eccentrically suave British Agent John Steed and his predominantly female partners.
Stars: Patrick Macnee, Diana Rigg, Honor Blackman, Linda Thorson
Votes: 8,899
19. The 10th Kingdom (2000)
Not Rated | 42 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A father and daughter are caught in a parallel universe where the great Queens Snow White, Cinderella and Riding Hood III have had their kingdoms fragmented by warring trolls, giants and goblins.
Stars: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Scott Cohen, Dianne Wiest, Daniel Lapaine
Votes: 20,261
20. As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Romance
The Korean War, and a long lost letter, separate the lives of young lovers Jean Pargetter and Lionel Hardcastle, whose paths cross again by happenstance.
Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 4,966
21. Poldark (1975–1977)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance
In 1783, Ross Poldark returns from the American wars to his native Cornwall to right wrongs and reunite with the love of his life.
Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Clive Francis, Jill Townsend
Votes: 1,198
22. T-Bag Strikes Again (1986)
20 min | Family
T. Bag regains her powers, trapping Thomas in a storybook as her servant 'T.Shirt'. Debbie follows and must find the clock's silver numbers T.Bag hid across the book's chapters.
Stars: Elizabeth Estensen, Jennie Stallwood, John Hasler, Roy Barraclough
Votes: 50
23. The Gangster Show: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui (1972 TV Movie)
109 min | Drama, History
The rise to underworld eminence of the notorious Chicago gangster Artuto Ui - who bears a striking resemblance to Adolf Hitler.
Director: Jack Gold | Stars: Nicol Williamson, Sam Wanamaker, Peter Frye, Al Mancini
Votes: 28
24. A Question of Guilt (1980)
30 min | Drama
A drama series which focused on the sad cases of three different women--Constance Kent, Mary Blandy, and Adelaide Bartlett--all 18th- and 19th-century murderesses.
Stars: Joss Ackland, Robert Stephens, Rosalind Lloyd, Mark Wing-Davey
Votes: 12
25.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
The Wedding
(2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
The day of Alistair and Judy's wedding is here and everyone hopes it will go off without a hitch. But a best man with a broken leg and the threat of an emotional breakdown from Alistair threaten to wreck everything.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 103
26.
Yes, Prime Minister (1986–1987)
Episode:
The Bishops Gambit
(1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
P.M. Hacker is to appoint a new bishop, and Sir Humphrey may secure a cushy appointment on retirement if he can convince Hacker to appoint the current Dean to the bishopric.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Frank Middlemass
Votes: 282
27.
Fall of Eagles (1974)
Episode:
Dress Rehearsal
(1974)
Drama, History, War
In 1908, the Russian Foreign Minister Isvolsky has his mind set on conquering the Dardanelles from the Turks, as the Dardanelles is the only way for the Russian fleet to pass from the Black... See full summary »
Director: Rudolph Cartier | Stars: Gayle Hunnicutt, Charles Kay, Laurence Naismith, Barry Foster
Votes: 33
28. War & Peace (1972–1973)
890 min | Drama, History, War
Napoleon's tumultuous relations with Russia including his disastrous 1812 invasion serve as the backdrop for the tangled personal lives of five aristocratic Russian families.
Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Morag Hood, Alan Dobie, Rupert Davies
Votes: 740
29.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Rocky's Wedding Day
(1994)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Jean, Lionel, Judy, Sandy and Alistair all go to Rocky and Madge's wedding. Lionel learns to accept his crackpot father and soon-to-be stepmother and the fact that their bizarre marriage is really filled with the utmost love.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 119
30.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Showered with Gifts
(1996)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Due to their last encounter with the country set, Jean and Lionel have abolished all hopes of remaining friends with the village people. When they go down to the country for a weekend ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Joan Sims, Frank Middlemass
Votes: 96
31.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
The Old Folks' Party
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance
Jean volunteers to hold a party for the elderly residents of a local retirement home. With the help of the whole family, she attempts to entertain the guests to the best of her ability, but... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Moira Brooker, Philip Bretherton
Votes: 100
32.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
What's Wrong with Mrs Bale?
(1997)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
While staying at their country house for the weekend, Jean and Lionel notice that Mrs.Bale seems to be more agitated than usual. While Jean is determined to get to the bottom of it, Lionel stays in bed with a bug.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Frank Middlemass, Joan Sims
Votes: 102
33.
Crown Court (1972–2007)
Episode:
Who Was Kate Greer?: Part 1
(1973)
TV-14 | Drama
The wife of a university lecturer stands accused of perjury and perverting the course of justice. At a previous trial, she gave evidence against one of her husband's students, who was then ... See full summary »
Director: Alan Gibson | Stars: Frank Middlemass, Bernard Brown, John Flanagan, Ruth Trouncer
Votes: 8
34.
New Scotland Yard (1972–1974)
Episode:
Shock Tactics
(1972)
52 min | Crime, Drama
Kingdom is faced with a bizarre and perplexing case when a man calls the police to report that he has killed his wife - by a practical joke.
Director: John Reardon | Stars: John Woodvine, John Carlisle, John Normington, Ray Smith
Votes: 13
35.
Raffles (1975–1977)
Episode:
The Gift of the Emperor
(1977)
52 min | Comedy, Crime
For reasons of state, the government asks Raffles to steal a priceless black pearl belonging to the German kaiser--aided and abetted by none other than Mackenzie of the Yard. Complications ... See full summary »
Director: Jim Goddard | Stars: Anthony Valentine, Christopher Strauli, John Hallam, John Carson
Votes: 11
36.
The Sweeney (1975–1978)
Episode:
Poppy
(1975)
TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Vic Labbett, a violent robber who fled England following a robbery, has now returned from exile but only temporarily. His aim is to pick up the cash from the heist and convert it into ... See full summary »
Director: Tom Clegg | Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, James Booth
Votes: 135
37.
Yes Minister (1980–1984)
Episode:
Doing the Honours
(1981)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
The Minister is appalled when, on the advice of his civil servants, he can't make a modest 5% to his department's budget. To Sir Humphrey's great disbelief, the Minister decides to ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Whitmore | Stars: Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Frank Middlemass
Votes: 330
38.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(1975)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, History, Romance
Demelza has taken over the running of Nampara, Elizabeth and Francis now married have had a child. Ross has to defend Jim Carter in court but to no avail as he is sent to prison.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Clive Francis
Votes: 41
39.
Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1975)
TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance
After another infidelity from Francis, Elizabeth decides to leave Francis for Ross after his father's death - but Demelza's pregnancy complicates the situation.
Director: Christopher Barry | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Clive Francis
Votes: 39
40.
A Dance to the Music of Time (1997– )
Episode:
The Twenties
(1997)
Not Rated | 100 min | Drama
In flashback to 1920's Britain, Nicholas Jenkins reminisces about his school days, where he met Widmerpool and Jean.
Director: Alvin Rakoff | Stars: Robin Bailey, Gillian Barge, Alan Bennett, Jonathan Cake
Votes: 42
41.
Crown Court (1972–2007)
Episode:
There Was a Little Girl: Part 2
(1973)
TV-14 | Drama
During Rick Gray's evidence he reveals that living with his wife was like living with a small child. Gilbert Brinsley, who worked at Coldwater Valley Arts Society, admits Fiona Gray instigated a sexual relationship with him.
Director: Gordon Flemyng | Stars: Frank Middlemass, Dorothy Vernon, John Flanagan, Veronica Lang
Votes: 7
42.
Crown Court (1972–2007)
Episode:
Crime Passionel: Part 3
(1977)
TV-14 | Drama
Lady Dupuis claims she was in an relationship with Fortesque but since the stabbing that ended. She believed her husband was unaware of the liaison. Mr. Dorney asks Lady Dubois why her answers, to who made the initial threats, so vague.
Director: Bob Hird | Stars: Richard Caldicot, Keith Barron, Angus MacKay, Frank Middlemass
Votes: 7
43. Barry Lyndon (1975)
PG | 185 min | Adventure, Drama, War
An Irish rogue wins the heart of a rich widow and assumes her dead husband's aristocratic position in 18th-century England.
Director: Stanley Kubrick | Stars: Ryan O'Neal, Marisa Berenson, Patrick Magee, Hardy Krüger
Votes: 183,305
44. The Sweeney (1975–1978)
TV-PG | 51 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Jack Regan and George Carter are hard-edged detectives in the Flying Squad of London's Metropolitan Police. They pursue villains by methods which are underhanded and often illegal, frequently violent and - more often than not - successful.
Stars: John Thaw, Dennis Waterman, Garfield Morgan, John Alkin
Votes: 2,659
45. Fall of Eagles (1974)
50 min | Drama, History, War
The collapse of three great European dynasties: the Romanovs, the Habsburgs, and the Hohenzollerns.
Stars: Michael Hordern, Charles Kay, Barry Foster, Gayle Hunnicutt
Votes: 667
46. The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978–1985)
BBC adaptations of all 37 plays wholly and authoritatively credited to William Shakespeare.
Stars: Brenda Bruce, Jon Finch, David Gwillim, Rob Edwards
Votes: 53
47.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984–1985)
Episode:
The Blue Carbuncle
(1984)
TV-PG | 54 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
When the Countess of Morcar's priceless blue carbuncle is stolen, a reformed thief is charged with the crime.
Director: David Carson | Stars: Jeremy Brett, David Burke, Rosalind Knight, Ros Simmons
Votes: 1,154
48.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Avoiding the Country Set
(1996)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
After their last encounter with the country set, Jean and Lionel reluctantly sneak back to the country house, hoping for some time to themselves. When they get there however they learn of ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Frank Middlemass, Joan Sims
Votes: 103
49.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Reunion Special: Part 2
(2005)
TV-PG | 56 min | Comedy, Romance
Judy and Sandy play a horrid trick on the strait-laced Penny and Stephen. The entire extended family winds up at the A&E when Rocky is injured line dancing and Stephen's quest to become a ... See full summary »
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Philip Bretherton, Moira Brooker
Votes: 127
50.
As Time Goes By (1992–2005)
Episode:
Welcome News
(1995)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Romance
Mike flies over from L.A. to announce that, along with more rewrites, the producers in America want to start looking for locations to film. Believing it will be the perfect setting, Mike insists on visiting Rocky and Madge's house.
Director: Sydney Lotterby | Stars: Judi Dench, Geoffrey Palmer, Joan Sims, Frank Middlemass
Votes: 110