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1.
Parkinson (1971–2007)
Episode:
Episode #5.8
(1975)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Michael Parkinson interviews Bette Davis and Ron Moody.
Director: Colin Strong | Stars: Michael Parkinson, Bette Davis, Ron Moody
Votes: 154
2.
The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Episode:
1971 Christmas Show
(1971)
66 min | Comedy
The musical guests are Los Zafiros, Glenda Jackson, André Previn and Shirley Bassey. A variety of sketches finishes with Ernie's latest play called 'The Adventures of Robin Hood' starring Francis Matthews as King RIchard.
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Shirley Bassey, Glenda Jackson
Votes: 77
3. Parkinson: The Interviews (1995–1997)
Talk-Show
Michael Parkinson reflects on the most memorable subjects of his interviews from the 1970s and 1980s.
Star: Michael Parkinson
Votes: 8
4. International Pro-Celebrity Golf (1975–1989)
50 min | Sport
Stars: Peter Alliss, Lee Trevino, Tony Jacklin, Johnny Miller
Votes: 12
5.
Omnibus (1967–2003)
Episode:
John Barry: Licence to Thrill
(2000)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
John Barry: Licence to Thrill.
Director: Clare Delargy | Stars: Alistair Aiken, John Barry, Don Black, Barbara Broccoli
Votes: 49
6.
Cinema (1964–1975)
Episode:
Vanessa Redgrave
(1967)
Documentary
Directors: Mike Becker, Eric Prytherch | Stars: Michael Parkinson, Vanessa Redgrave, Michael Scott, Mark Shivas
Votes: 49
7. An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck (1994 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Jimmy Tarbuck parades his comic wares in front of a celebrity audience.
Director: Ian Hamilton | Stars: Jimmy Tarbuck, Leslie Ash, Myra Atherton, Ron Atkinson
Votes: 16
8. Top Gear (2002–2022)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show
The hosts talk about everything car-related. From new cars to how they're fueled, this show has it all.
Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, The Stig
Votes: 126,841
9. Prom at the Palace (2002 TV Special)
130 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Bob Coles | Stars: Roberto Alagna, Thomas Allen, BBC Symphony Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Votes: 22
10.
The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Episode:
1977 Christmas Show
(1977)
67 min | Comedy
The musical guests are Angharad Rees and Elton John. Elton John has trouble getting correct directions. Eric and Ernie move house. Ernie's play is called 'Cyrano de Bergerac' and stars Francis Matthews and Penelope Keith.
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Penelope Keith, Elton John
Votes: 37
11. 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: 13,206
12.
Top Gear (2002–2022)
Episode:
£5,000 Lorry Challenge
(2008)
TV-MA | 52 min | Adventure, Sport, Talk-Show
Jeremy road tests the new Porsche 911 GT2 and compares it to the new Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4. In an attempt to see how hard can it be to be a lorry driver, the presenters were given ... See full summary »
Directors: Phil Churchward, James Bryce, Brian Klein, Owen Trevor | Stars: Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, James May, Ben Collins
Votes: 308
13. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 945
14. Billy Connolly: An Audience with Billy Connolly (1985 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
Billy Connolly delivers his special brand of stand-up comedy and abrasive humour in front of a celebrity audience.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Billy Connolly, Barbara Bach, Barry McGuigan, Chris Quinten
Votes: 538
15. Mark Lawson Talks to... (2003–2015)
60 min | Talk-Show
A series in which arts presenter Mark Lawson has a 60-minute in-depth conversation with a notable figure.
Stars: Mark Lawson, Noel Gallagher, Terry Wogan, Celia Imrie
Votes: 76
16. George Best: The Legacy (2009 Video)
90 min | Documentary
Featuring never-before-seen full and frank interviews with Best's past team mates, family and footballing friends and foes, plus personal, and at times moving contributions from some of the... See full summary »
Director: Ritchie Beacham-Paterson | Stars: George Best, Bobby Charlton, James Nesbitt, Michael Parkinson
Votes: 15
17. 25 B.C.: The Best of 25 Years of Billy Connolly (1992 Video)
94 min
A retrospective on Billy Connolly's 25 years as one of Britain's top comedians, featuring clips from many of his TV appearances mixed with new footage.
Director: Frank Hayes | Stars: Billy Connolly, Gay Byrne, Angie Dickinson, Kenny Everett
Votes: 48
18. Auntie's All-Time Greats (1996 TV Special)
125 min
Director: Stuart McDonald | Stars: Michael Parkinson, Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Lenny Henry
Votes: 16
19. An Audience with Kenneth Williams (1983 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
The British comedy star entertains a celebrity audience with stories of his life and career.
Director: Alasdair Macmillan | Stars: Kenneth Williams, Gyles Brandreth, Trevor Brown, Judith Chalmers
Votes: 122
20.
Parkinson (1971–2007)
Episode:
Episode dated 5 December 1998
(1998)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
An episode dedicated to pop legend George Michael following a turbulent year in which the star was arrested in a public lavatory and publicly revealed he was gay.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, George Michael, Alison Limerick
Votes: 8
21.
The Graham Norton Show (2007– )
Episode:
Nicole Kidman/Dev Patel/Felicity Jones/Dawn French/Sir Michael Parkinson/Jack Savoretti
(2016)
TV-14 | 48 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Nicole Kidman and Dev Patel talk about their upcoming drama Lion (2016); Felicity Jones promotes her new Star Wars movie, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016); comedian Dawn French talks ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Smith | Stars: Graham Norton, Nicole Kidman, Dev Patel, Felicity Jones
Votes: 53
22. The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Comedy
The Morecambe & Wise Show was a long running and massively popular sketch series starring British comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name international celebrity guests (of a bygone age), like André Prévin.
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Ann Hamilton, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
Votes: 1,057
23. Python Night: 30 Years of Monty Python (1999 TV Movie)
125 min | Documentary, Biography, Comedy
Series of new sketches performed by the Monty Python team, linking programmes to celebrate their 30th Anniversary.
Directors: Terry Jones, Elaine Shepherd | Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle
Votes: 968
24. Everyman (1977– )
50 min | Documentary
Long-running BBC documentary series, often focussing on issues of a religious nature.
Stars: Peter France, Vanya Kewley, Jenni Murray, David Jessel
Votes: 33
25. Star Portraits with Rolf Harris (2004– )
29 min | Documentary
A group of three portrait artists, both amateur and professional, are assigned the task of painting a celebrity from life using their preferred style. The star then decides which portrait to take home with them.
Stars: Rolf Harris, Michael Parkinson, Adrian Edmondson, Richard Wilson
Votes: 28
26.
Scene at 6:30 (1963– )
Episode:
It's So Far Out, It's Straight Down!
(1967)
Music, News
About the London counter-culture scene in 1967, includes early live footage of Pink Floyd playing "Interstellar Overdrive" at the UFO club on 27th January 1967, "Percy the Ratcatcher" can also be heard.
Director: John Sheppard | Stars: Syd Barrett, Gregory Corso, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Allen Ginsberg
Votes: 8
27.
Parkinson (1971–2007)
Episode:
The Final Conversation
(2007)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Michael Parkinson interviews in his Final Conversation Billy Connolly, Michael Caine, David Attenborough.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Billy Connolly, Michael Caine, David Attenborough
Votes: 18
28.
The Long Firm (2004)
Episode:
Lenny's Story
(2004)
51 min | Crime, Drama
In the final part of the dramatisation of Jake Arnott's acclaimed novel, Harry Starks is now in prison serving 25 years. When a naive young criminologist called Lenny meets Harry, he is ... See full summary »
Director: Bille Eltringham | Stars: Mark Strong, Shaun Dingwall, Kaye Wragg, Fiona Glascott
Votes: 17
29. Q5 (1969–1980)
30 min | Comedy
Spike Milligan's groundbreaking yet largely unknown surreal comedy sketch series that inspired Monty Python's Flying Circus.
Stars: Spike Milligan, John Bluthal, Alan Clare, David Lodge
Votes: 137
30. Looks Familiar (1970– )
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Nostalgia based panel chat show.
Stars: Denis Norden, Bob Monkhouse, Arthur Askey, Ted Ray
Votes: 29
31. VE Day: Remembering Victory (2015 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary, Biography, History
To mark 70 years since VE Day, some of Britain's best-loved entertainers recall the jubilation of that unforgettable day.
Director: Mary Cranitch | Stars: Julie Walters, David Attenborough, Johnny Ball, Honor Blackman
Votes: 14
32. There's Only One Paul McCartney (2002 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
An affectionate portrait of the man and the musician in a week that sees the ex-Beatie playing at the Buckingham Palace concert.
Director: Chris Wilson | Stars: Claire Sweeney, Cilla Black, Bono, Richard Branson
Votes: 30
33.
Parkinson (1971–2007)
Episode:
Episode dated 12 October 2002
(2002)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Michael Parkinson interviews Gillian Anderson, Madness, Paul O'Grady.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Gillian Anderson, Madness, Paul O'Grady
Votes: 12
34. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 5,483
35. Not the Nine O'Clock News (1979–1982)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy
British sketch comedy starring the likes of Rowan Atkinson and Mel Smith.
Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones
Votes: 2,806
36. Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years (1999 Video)
103 min | Documentary, Comedy
The highlights from Billy Connolly's thirty years as a stand up comedian are collected together here, along with a previously unseen live performance in Glasgow by the Big Yin.
Stars: Billy Connolly, Sean Connery, Judi Dench, Whoopi Goldberg
Votes: 235
37. Happy Birthday Elton! From Madison Square Garden, New York (2007 TV Special)
Not Rated | 120 min | Music
Elton John celebrates his 60th birthday by playing his 60th sold out show at Madison Square Gardens in 2007. Featuring a host of celebrity appearances and well-wishers comprising Whoopi ... See full summary »
Director: David Mallet | Stars: Elton John, Kate Thornton, Lily Allen, Babydaddy
Votes: 161
38. Sir David Frost: That Was the Life That Was (2013 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary, Biography
The life of Sir David Frost as told by Stephen Fry. Featuring David Frost's three sons, his friends and the political figures who were interviewed by him, who also became his friends. The ... See full summary »
Director: Sally Norris | Stars: Stephen Fry, David Frost, Joan Bakewell, Andrew Marr
Votes: 13
39.
Parkinson (1971–2007)
Episode:
Episode dated 23 January 1998
(1998)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Stuart McDonald | Stars: Michael Parkinson, Billy Connolly, David Attenborough
Votes: 10
40.
Parkinson (1971–2007)
Episode:
Episode dated 5 May 2007
(2007)
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Michael Parkinson interviews Michael Bublé, Amanda Holden, David Mitchell.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Michael Bublé, Amanda Holden, David Mitchell
Votes: 14
41. There's a Lot of It About (1982– )
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Spike Milligan, John Bluthal, Keith Smith, Suzanne Sinclair
Votes: 36
42. Around with Alliss (1979–1986)
30 min | Sport, Talk-Show
Stars: Peter Alliss, Michael Parkinson, Leslie Thomas, Mark McCormack
Votes: 7
43. Victoria Wood: With All the Trimmings (2000 TV Special)
52 min | Comedy
The comedienne stars in this festive sketch show, alongside a host of celebrity guests.
Director: John Birkin | Stars: Victoria Wood, Caroline Aherne, Susie Blake, James Bolam
Votes: 252
44. Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out (2007 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
Stars: Clive Anderson, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kenneth Branagh, Jo Brand
Votes: 98
45.
The Kenny Everett Television Show (1981–1988)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1982)
Comedy, Music
Stars: Kenny Everett, John Arnatt, Robert East, Margaret Flint
Votes: 6
46. The Long Firm (2004)
220 min | Crime, Drama
The lives of characters who live, love, and suffer through their association with the charismatic charms of gangster Harry Starks.
Stars: Mark Strong, George Costigan, Neil Conrich, Geoff Bell
Votes: 733
47. TV Hell (1992– )
300 min
5-hour theme night looking at the worst that British television has to offer.
Stars: Victor Lewis-Smith, Paul Sparks, John Peel, Mark Lawson
Votes: 27
48. The Story of Light Entertainment (2006)
90 min | Documentary
Series on the history of light entertainment, narrated by Stephen Fry.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Barry Cryer, Clive James, Michael Grade
Votes: 31
49.
Heroes of Comedy (1995–2003)
Episode:
The Goons
(1997)
Documentary, Comedy
An affectionate look at the life and work of some of Britain's best-loved comedians. "The Goons", a tribute to the comic genius of Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Michael Bentine.
Director: Tom Atkinson | Stars: Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe, Michael Bentine
Votes: 12
50.
The Kumars at No. 42 (2001–2006)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2001)
29 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Director: Lissa Evans | Stars: Sanjeev Bhaskar, Vincent Ebrahim, Indira Joshi, Meera Syal
Votes: 14