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1. Knight School (1997–1998)

23 min | Comedy, Family, Thriller

A young beggar is enrolled into medieval knight school at the behest of the principal, much to the disgust and embarrassment of certain underhanded plotters in the school, who would love to... See full summary »

Stars: Blake Ritson, Roger Lloyd Pack, Peter Jeffrey, Amy Phillips

Votes: 16

2. Barriers (1981– )

30 min | Drama, Family

Following the death of his parents Billy discovers that he was adopted so begins searching for both his real family and the truth.

Stars: Benedict Taylor, Paul Rogers, Patricia Lawrence, Christoph Lindert

Votes: 81

3. Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode: All That You Leave Behind (2003)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

Rosie tries to set Mubb's up on a date with disasterous results. Kelly, who wants Kath's job, sets her up to fail in an interview for a better job.

Director: David Jackson | Stars: Hugh Quarshie, Art Malik, Patricia Potter, Kim Vithana

Votes: 11

4. Blockbuster (1998)

28 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery

Tangerine Beausoleil, "the most gorgeoustest girl in all of North America," competes in the Miss Teen Sass USA pageant, much to the consternation of her alcoholic, algebraically-challenged sister.

Director: Josh Slates | Stars: Lisa Altomare, Tara Conley, Hari Leigh, Rachael Murkett

Votes: 25

5. Our Friends in the North (1996)

TV-MA | 623 min | Drama, History

Drama examining the politics and change across Britain from the Sixties to the Nineties seen through the varying fortunes of four friends.

Stars: Christopher Eccleston, Mark Strong, Gina McKee, Daniel Craig

Votes: 2,370

6. The League of Gentlemen (1999–2017)

TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Horror

An interweaving narrative chronicling the antics of such diverse characters as: a transgender taxi driver, a family obsessed with hygiene and toads, a fiery reverend, a carnival owner who kidnaps women into marriage, and a xenophobic couple who run a local shop for local people.

Stars: Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Jeremy Dyson

Votes: 12,212

7. 55 Degrees North (2004–2005)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2004)

Crime, Drama

Nicky goes in pursuit of the only remaining witness who can appear at the trial of a major extortionist.

Director: Andy De Emmony | Stars: Don Gilet, Dervla Kirwan, Andrew Dunn, George Harris

Votes: 18

8. Our Friends in the North (1996)
Episode: 1967 (1996)

TV-MA | 65 min | Drama, History

Despite having their second child, Mary and Tosker's marriage continues to fall apart, as their Willow Lane flat becomes riddled with damp and insanitary. Geordie has become a close ... See full summary »

Directors: Simon Cellan Jones, Pedr James, Stuart Urban | Stars: Daniel Craig, Peter Jeffrey, Gina McKee, Mark Strong

Votes: 74

9. Our Friends in the North (1996)
Episode: 1970 (1996)

TV-MA | 74 min | Drama, History

Nicky is now living in a squat in London with a group of armed anarchist extremists, intent on bringing down Edward Heath and his government by force. Geordie, through his connections with ... See full summary »

Directors: Pedr James, Stuart Urban | Stars: Simon Tyrrell, Kate McLoughlin, David Begg, Tony Tarrats

Votes: 73

10. Our Friends in the North (1996)
Episode: 1966 (1996)

TV-MA | 63 min | Drama, History

Berger has been placed in a mental institution, where he is visited by Chief Inspector Roy Johnson and continues to proclaim that the Met is corrupt. After Johnson tells him that he is not ... See full summary »

Director: Stuart Urban | Stars: Tony Haygarth, Alan Turner, Terence Rigby, Christopher Eccleston

Votes: 78

11. 55 Degrees North (2004–2005)

60 min | Crime, Drama

A London detective moves to Newcastle after blowing the whistle on a corrupt colleague.

Stars: Don Gilet, Dervla Kirwan, Andrew Dunn, George Harris

Votes: 318

12. Young, Gifted and Broke (1989– )

30 min | Drama, Family

The misadventures of a group of no-hope teenagers working in an electrics company.

Stars: James Hazeldine, Steven O'Donnell, Mark Monero, Simon O'Brien

Votes: 13

13. The League of Gentlemen (1999–2017)
Episode: The Medusa Touch (2002)

TV-Y | 30 min | Comedy, Horror

At the 'Windermere' guest house Sunny and Alvin Steele are preparing for another swingers' sexploitation weekend, though, unlike Sunny, Alvin is not really enthusiastic, and goes off to the... See full summary »

Director: Steve Bendelack | Stars: Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Bhudep Banarjee

Votes: 177

14. 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: 392

15. Crimewatch File (1988– )

50 min | Documentary, Crime

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Stars: Nick Ross, Sue Cook, David Bright, Jill Dando

Votes: 15

16. Super Gran (1985–1987)
Episode: Supergran and the Racing Cert (1987)

25 min | Comedy, Crime, Family

Poly Roofless, Rollie's younger brother, tells the Scunner to look after Newcastle Brown's prize winning racing pigeon, Fast Flo, in preparation of the great Chisleton pigeon race.

Director: Tony Kysh | Stars: Gudrun Ure, Iain Cuthbertson, Bill Shine, Samantha Duffy

Votes: 8

17. Catherine Cookson's Tilly Trotter (1999)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1999)

Romance, Drama

The McGraths ransack Tilly's home and her grandmother is killed. Mark Sopwith offers her a job as a nursemaid to his four unruly children.

Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Beth Goddard, Richard Huw, Carli Norris, Gavin Abbott

Votes: 13

18. Dalziel and Pascoe (1996–2007)
Episode: Time to Go (1999)

TV-14 | 95 min | Crime, Mystery, Drama

The drugs-related death of young man who lapsed into a coma at a rave club attracts the interest of Dalziel (Warren Clarke) and Pascoe (Colin Buchanan). As the detectives investigate deeper... See full summary »

Director: Suri Krishnamma | Stars: Andrew Lee Potts, Sarah-Jane Potts, Graham Bryan, Neil Newbon

Votes: 214

19. The Wingless Bird (1997– )

180 min | Drama

Agnes manages family affairs on eve of WWI, helps sister Jessie marry across class lines. Faces own class divide when courted by Charles despite parents' disapproval. Her heart torn between Charles and his soldier brother Reginald.

Stars: Claire Skinner, Edward Atterton, Anne Reid, Michelle Charles

Votes: 555

20. Dalziel and Pascoe (1996–2007)

TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Mystery, Drama

Superintendent Dalziel and partner DI Pascoe investigate murder, and find a bond forming between them despite their blatantly different personalities.

Stars: Warren Clarke, Colin Buchanan, David Royle, Jennifer James

Votes: 3,305

21. The Return of the Psammead (1993)

30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Four children encounter the magic powers of Psammead, the sand fairy.

Stars: Toby Ufindell-Phillips, Laura Clarke, Leonard Kirby, Vicci Avery

Votes: 76

22. Catherine Cookson's Tilly Trotter (1999)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (1999)

Romance, Drama

Homeless and out of work, Tilly moves in with Biddy Drew and her children and is welcomed as part of the family. Unable to find other employment, she takes a job at the local mine.

Director: Alan Grint | Stars: Carli Norris, Madelaine Newton, Sara Gunn, Sarah Jane Foster

Votes: 12

23. The Tide of Life (1996– )

180 min | Drama, Romance

Tide of Life follows the fortunes of young housekeeper, Emily Kennedy, as she learns about relationships with three very different men. Forced from home of her first employer, Sep McGilby ... See full summary »

Stars: Gillian Kearney, Ray Stevenson, James Purefoy, Leslie Schofield

Votes: 452

24. Crime and Punishment (1979)
Episode: Part 3 (1979)

TV-14 | 80 min | Drama

Obsessed with the fear that Porfiry suspects him, Raskolnikov has promised to tell Sonia who killed the old pawnbroker and her sister. He has returned to his room unaware that a greater danger awaits him there.

Director: Michael Darlow | Stars: John Hurt, Timothy West, Colin Higgins, Gordon Gostelow

Votes: 9

25. Crime and Punishment (1979)

225 min | Drama

This mini-series is the ultimate psychological thriller with a powerful sense of guilt and retribution, set in St. Petersburg in the second half of the nineteenth century. Raskolnikov is a ... See full summary »

Stars: John Hurt, Anne Orwin, Siân Phillips, Fiona Glassbrook

Votes: 191

26. The Wingless Bird (1997– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1997)

Drama

Jessie and Robbie elope which infuriates Mr. Conway. Agnes and Charles grow closer despite his parents' objections. Charles becomes very ill.

Director: David Wheatley | Stars: Claire Skinner, Edward Atterton, Danny Dean, Elspeth Charlton

Votes: 8

27. The Tide of Life (1996– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1996)

Drama, Romance

Emily takes a job as a housekeeper for Burch and his invalid wife. Mysterious happenings lead people to believe the house is haunted. Lucy's cough worsens. Con is blamed for getting a girl with child.

Director: David Wheatley | Stars: Gillian Kearney, John Bowler, Susie Burton, Gez Casey

Votes: 6

28. The Tide of Life (1996– )
Episode: Episode #1.3 (1996)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Romance

Left with nothing but a small allowance and deserted by Lizzie Rowan, Birch reluctantly latches onto Emily. He makes it clear that he will never marry her, but she happily moves into his rundown cottage and the pair become lovers.

Director: David Wheatley | Stars: Gillian Kearney, John Bowler, Susie Burton, Gez Casey

Votes: 6

29. Catherine Cookson's Tilly Trotter (1999)

216 min | Romance, Drama

Young woman Tilly falls for a local farmer. Despite hardship she perseveres with resilience and self-belief. Her journey takes her from poverty to happiness. True love grows unexpectedly over time. Tilly stays strong-willed through it all.

Stars: Carli Norris, Simon Shepherd, Gavin Abbott, Neil Armstrong

Votes: 524

30. Crime and Punishment (1979)
Episode: Part 1 (1979)

TV-14 | 76 min | Drama

Raskolnikov (John Hurt), a poor & isolated student, is sure of only one thing: all great men are above the law in all ways. Deeply in debt he puts his theory to the ultimate test: murder.

Director: Michael Darlow | Stars: John Hurt, Carinthia West, Beatrix Lehmann, Simon Rouse

Votes: 13

31. Crime and Punishment (1979)
Episode: Part 2 (1979)

TV-14 | 76 min | Drama

Raskolnikov, having brutally killed the old pawnbroker and her half-sister, escapes from the scene of crime.

Director: Michael Darlow | Stars: John Hurt, David Troughton, Malcolm Tierney, Beatrix Lehmann

Votes: 9

32. The Wingless Bird (1997– )
Episode: Episode #1.3 (1997)

Drama

As Charles recovers, WWI breaks out. Reggie feels the impact of fighting and a tragic accident changes the family dynamic for the Farriers.

Director: David Wheatley | Stars: Dinsdale Landen, Elspet Gray, Michelle Charles, Edward Atterton

Votes: 6

33. Purely Belter (2000)

99 min | Comedy, Drama

Two teenage boys will do anything to get money to buy season tickets for their local team.

Director: Mark Herman | Stars: Chris Beattie, Greg McLane, Charlie Hardwick, Roy Hudd

Votes: 1,993

34. Full House (1972–1973)

Documentary

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Stars: Joe Melia, John Bird, Henry Woolf, Jack Shepherd

Votes: 21

35. Ladder of Swords (1989)

98 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Don, his alcoholic wife Denise and Daley 'The Dancing Bear' are waiting on the moors to hear about a job. However, a fight, a disappearance and a death leads to unwanted attention from the police but a budding romance with a local widow.

Director: Norman Hull | Stars: Martin Shaw, Eleanor David, Bob Peck, Simon Molloy

Votes: 59 | Gross: $0.01M

36. This Is Your Life (1955–2003)

30 min | Documentary, Biography

The UK version of the popular US show. Eamonn Andrews (later Michael Aspel) surprises celebrities by presenting them with the Big Red Book before taking them into the studio to tell viewers... See full summary »

Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Michael Aspel, Elizabeth Dawn, June Whitfield

Votes: 323

37. Dramarama (1983–1989)

25 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

A series of plays for children which featured the supernatural frequently and science fiction occasionally.

Stars: Denyse Alexander, Ian Kirkby, Christopher Biggins, Bill Wallis

Votes: 137

38. Insomnia (1998)

13 min | Comedy, Romance, Short

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Director: Andrew Gunn | Stars: Melanie Comerford, Steven O'Donnell, Anne Orwin, Andy Serkis

Votes: 33

39. Barbara (1995–2003)

27 min | Comedy

Whether she likes it or not, outspoken, no-nonsense Yorkshire woman Barbara (Gwen Taylor) has become the agony-aunt problem-solver for her extended family. Her husband Ted (Sam Kelly), has ... See full summary »

Stars: Gwen Taylor, Sam Kelly, Benedict Sandiford, Mark Benton

Votes: 136

40. The Wingless Bird (1997– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1997)

Drama

Shop girl Agnes is stuck running her father's candy shop and keeping the family peace. She draws the interest of upper-class Charles. Her sister, Jessie, gets involved with a dock worker that her parents don't approve of.

Director: David Wheatley | Stars: Claire Skinner, Frank Grimes, Anne Reid, Amanda Royle

Votes: 6

41. Super Gran (1985–1987)

60 min | Comedy, Crime, Family

The adventures of a super-powered granny who fights crime in her community.

Stars: Gudrun Ure, Iain Cuthbertson, Bill Shine, Alan Snell

Votes: 571

42. Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode: Come the Revolution (1977)

72 min | Comedy, Drama

Mike and his commune have a performance of their musical theatre "Diver" at the local pub, and ITV's Beth Bailey is coming along to see it. But will Beth's visions for the play as an incitement to revolution please everyone?

Director: Michael Darlow | Stars: Richard O'Callaghan, Deborah Fallender, John Telfer, Warwick Evans

Votes: 10

43. The Tide of Life (1996– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1996)

Drama, Romance

Emily is living a happy life as the housekeeper for the McGilbys. After the death of Mrs. McGilby, she and Sep grow closer. Back at her family home, while her father is away at sea, her stepmom takes in a tenant with tragic consequences.

Director: David Wheatley | Stars: Gillian Kearney, John Bowler, Susie Burton, Gez Casey

Votes: 7

44. Byker Grove (1989–2006)

30 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Byker Grove follows the lives and relationships of a group of young people who are members of a youth club.

Stars: Daymon Britton, Brett Adams, Kerry Ann Christiansen, Jody Baldwin

Votes: 932

45. Holby City (1999–2022)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

The everyday lives, professional and personal, of the doctors, nurses and patients who find themselves, for various reasons, in the wards of the frenetic cardiac unit of Holby City General Hospital.

Stars: Hugh Quarshie, Rosie Marcel, Jaye Jacobs, Bob Barrett

Votes: 2,628

46. Coronation Street (1960– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Romance

The world's longest-running television soap, Coronation Street focuses on the everyday lives of working-class people in Manchester, England.

Stars: William Roache, Helen Worth, Barbara Knox, Sally Dynevor

Votes: 6,017

47. Emmerdale Farm (1972– )

TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

A soap opera set in a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales.

Stars: Christopher Chittell, Lucy Pargeter, Mark Charnock, Dominic Brunt

Votes: 3,525

48. Public Sex (2009)

TV-MA | 108 min | Comedy, Drama

An aspiring journalist drops his inhibitions to research the UK's outdoor sex scene. He meets a certain girl in a car park, and the totally unexpected happens.

Director: Simon Ellis | Stars: Luke Treadaway, Kate Heppell, Richard Riddell, Sammy T. Dobson

Votes: 630

49. White Peak Farm (1988– )

25 min | Drama, Family

The story of a teenage girl growing up on her family's farm in Northumberland.

Stars: Margery Bone, Anne Raitt, John Hallam, Bill Fellows

50. Out of Reach (1980)

20 min | Short, Fantasy

A young poet is desperate for recognition; a sad, lonely youth living in a garret emulating his hero, Chatterton. Rejected in love and rejected by publishers, his mind is filled with images... See full summary »

Director: Digby Rumsey | Stars: Christine Anderson, John Bloss, John Brookes, Dave Clark