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1. An Audience with Shirley Bassey (1995 TV Special)
60 min | Music
The Welsh star Shirley Bassey proves that she really is a diva of the show business world when she performs her most popular hits and answers questions from a celebrity audience.
Director: Nigel Lythgoe | Stars: Shirley Bassey, Lionel Bart, Mary Hayley Bell, Max Bygraves
Votes: 34
2. Screenwipe (2006–2020)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Satirical TV show critique.
Stars: Charlie Brooker, Al Campbell, David Firth, Diane Morgan
Votes: 2,502
3. Night Network (1987– )
Music, Talk-Show
Late-night rock show.
Stars: Craig Charles, Geoffrey Cantor, Mick Brown, Chris Barrie
Votes: 13
4.
Heston's Feasts (2009– )
Episode:
Heston's Gothic Feast
(2010)
48 min | Documentary
Heston creates a banquet based on favourite 19th century horror novels like Dracula and Frankenstein, including blood risotto and an edible monster, and polished off with an edible ... See full summary »
Stars: Donna Air, Heston Blumenthal, Phillip Rhys Chaudhary, Ulrika Jonsson
Votes: 6
5.
Screenwipe (2006–2020)
Episode:
Episode #4.1
(2007)
TV-MA | Documentary, Comedy
Episode about how TV lies to you. Features about Heroes and Have I Been Here Before?. Nicholas Parsons talks Saturday night TV.
Directors: Al Campbell, David Firth | Stars: Charlie Brooker, Nicholas Parsons, David Firth, Kufena Coulter
Votes: 23
6. Brass Eye (1997–2001)
TV-MA | 25 min | Comedy
Controversial spoof of current affairs television, and the role of celebrity in the UK.
Stars: Christopher Morris, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Doon Mackichan
Votes: 11,519
7. Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (2012 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Follows Richard Herring chatting with some of the biggest names in comedy and entertainment.
Stars: Richard Herring, John Robins, Adam Buxton, James Acaster
Votes: 176
8.
The Comic Strip Presents (1982– )
Episode:
Mr. Jolly Lives Next Door
(1988)
52 min | Comedy
A couple of bored escorts find themselves suddenly involved with a hit-gang and an ax-murderer - Mr. Jolly. Gratuitous violence, rivers of blood and maximum hilarity, all rolled into one.
Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Rik Mayall, Adrian Edmondson, Peter Cook, Peter Richardson
Votes: 560
9. Quiz Ball (1966–1972)
30 min | Game-Show
Stars: David Vine, John Witty, Ted Moult, Jimmy Young
Votes: 11
10. Challenge Anneka (2006– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Stars: Anneka Rice, Hayley Mills, Simon Callow, James Dreyfus
Votes: 11
11. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
Stars: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker
Votes: 39,410
12. Rheingold Theatre (1953–1957)
23 min | Drama
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. narrated, produced, and frequently starred in this anthology series, which presented everything from drama to mystery to farce.
Stars: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Christopher Lee, Ron Randell, Barbara Mullen
Votes: 74
13. Heston's Feasts (2009– )
60 min | Documentary
Michelin three-star award winning chef Heston Blumenthal believes the future of food can and needs to be developed from the past, but reinvented to modern sensibilities. He looks to ... See full summary »
Stars: Heston Blumenthal, James 'Jocky' Petrie, Kyle Connaughton, Greta Scacchi
Votes: 200
14. 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: 75
15. A Bit of Fry and Laurie (1987–1995)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Comedians Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie perform a variety of comedy skits and the occasional musical number.
Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Deborah Norton, Geoffrey McGivern
Votes: 9,903
16. Psychic Witness (2005– )
48 min | Crime
Stars: Carmelo Oquendo, John C. Mollard, Jayce O'Neal, Hatton Jordan
Votes: 22
17. Just a Minute (2012)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A panel of four celebrities are given a subject on which they have to speak for one minute without hesitation, repetition or deviation.
Stars: Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Shaparak Khorsandi
Votes: 52
18. Come on Down! The Game Show Story (2014– )
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show
Stars: Bradley Walsh, Les Dennis, Declan Donnelly, Anthony McPartlin
Votes: 11
19. Outbreak 1939 (2009 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
In a programme broadcast 70 years to the day after the outbreak of WWII, people who were alive at the time speak of their memories.
Director: Martina Hall | Stars: Melvyn Bragg, Richard Attenborough, Tony Benn, Peter Blake
Votes: 14
20.
A Bit of Fry and Laurie (1987–1995)
Episode:
Episode #3.1
(1992)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy
When Timothy is called into his father's study for a word, it is revealed to him that he is the chosen one and he must set out to kill Pewnack the Destroyer, the Dark One, the Beast - who ... See full summary »
Director: Kevin Bishop | Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Kay Adshead, Morwenna Banks
Votes: 116
21. Let's Get Married (1960)
91 min | Comedy, Drama
A timid would-be medical student, expelled from his college for six months, finds employment in a laundry and regains his confidence when he marries a pregnant fashion model.
Director: Peter Graham Scott | Stars: Anthony Newley, Anne Aubrey, Bernie Winters, Hermione Baddeley
Votes: 17
22.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Curse of Fenric: Part One
(1989)
TV-Y | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and Ace travel to a naval base off the coast of Northumberland towards the end of World War II, where the Time Lord and his companion become entangled in an old Viking curse.
Director: Nicholas Mallett | Stars: Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Dinsdale Landen, Alfred Lynch
Votes: 658
23.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Curse of Fenric: Part Two
(1989)
TV-Y | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and Ace manage to convince Sorin to release them while Millington and Judson attempt to translate the Viking runes.
Director: Nicholas Mallett | Stars: Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Dinsdale Landen, Alfred Lynch
Votes: 577
24.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Curse of Fenric: Part Three
(1989)
TV-Y | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor and his friends come under attack from the Haemavores, allowing Millington to retrieve the flask containing Fenric's essence.
Director: Nicholas Mallett | Stars: Sylvester McCoy, Sophie Aldred, Dinsdale Landen, Alfred Lynch
Votes: 588
25.
Good Omens (2019– )
Episode:
In the Beginning
(2019)
TV-MA | 51 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
In the beginning and eleven years ago, two immortal beings decide that it might not be time to start an Apocalypse.
Director: Douglas Mackinnon | Stars: Frances McDormand, David Tennant, Schelaine Bennett, Anthony Kaye
Votes: 6,142
26. Good Omens (2019– )
TV-MA | 55 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
The End of the World is coming, which means a fussy Angel and a loose-living Demon who've become overly fond of life on Earth are forced to form an unlikely alliance to stop Armageddon.
Stars: David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Miranda Richardson, Jon Hamm
Votes: 111,808
27. Who Dares Wins (1983–1988)
60 min | Comedy
Daring 1980s alternative comedy sketch show that helped launch the careers of a number of British comedians. Often parodies the channel it aired on. Recurring characters include Terry and Wang-Wang - a pair of swearing Pandas.
Stars: Julia Hills, Rory McGrath, Jimmy Mulville, Philip Pope
Votes: 118
28. Looks Familiar (1970– )
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Nostalgia based panel chat show.
Stars: Denis Norden, Bob Monkhouse, Arthur Askey, Ted Ray
Votes: 29
29. Night Train to Surbiton (1965– )
25 min | Thriller
A quiet weekend away from the rat race for two businessmen turns out to be an adventure involving a disappearing corpse, a stolen briefcase and the plans of a devious arch-criminal.
Stars: Peter Jones, Nicholas Parsons, Eleanor Summerfield, Christine Finn
Votes: 6
30. 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: 5,458
31. The Morecambe & Wise Show (1978–1983)
30 min | Comedy
The Morecambe and Wise Show was a comedy sketch show originally broadcast by BBC television and the third TV series by English comedy double-act Morecambe and Wise.
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Frank Coda, Gemma Craven
Votes: 1,018
32. Kappatoo (1990– )
30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Kappatoo, a 23rd century kid, time-swaps with his 20th century counterpart, Simon Cashmere. A children's sci-fi comedy that tries to offer observations on what we are doing to this planet ... See full summary »
Stars: Simon Nash, Andrew O'Connor, Graeme Hawley, Felipe Izquierdo
Votes: 28
33. Frank Sidebottom's Fantastic Shed Show (1992)
26 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Enthusiastic Frank interviews guests in his shed, which contains many hand made props.
Stars: Chris Sievey, Mark Radcliffe, Martin Sievey, Caroline Aherne
Votes: 23
34.
Brass Eye (1997–2001)
Episode:
Animals
(1997)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
A mix of surprising celebrity interviews and startling sketches. The first half of the episode delves into the world of animal fetishes, with helpful contributions from Paul Daniels and ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Cumming | Stars: Christopher Morris, Ian Gelder, Mark Heap, John Irwin
Votes: 248
35. Marple (2004–2013)
TV-14 | 93 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
An elderly spinster living in the village of St. Mary Mead helps her friends and relatives solve mysterious murders.
Stars: Geraldine McEwan, Julia McKenzie, Stephen Churchett, Isabella Parriss
Votes: 10,549
36. The Comic Strip Presents (1982– )
Comedy
A series of self contained television movies starring performers from London's "Comic Strip" comedy club and their friends. Noted for a high sense of parody of previous movies, literature, and generally everyone in sight.
Stars: Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Jennifer Saunders, Nigel Planer
Votes: 1,617
37. Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996–2023)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Music-based comedy quiz show.
Stars: Phill Jupitus, Mark Lamarr, Noel Fielding, Bill Bailey
Votes: 6,051
38. The New Statesman (1987–1994)
TV-14 | 70 min | Comedy
The ultra right-wing Alan B'Stard, the most selfish, greedy, dishonest, sadistic and sociopathic Conservative MP of them all, plots to achieve his meglomaniacal ambitions.
Stars: Rik Mayall, Michael Troughton, Marsha Fitzalan, Terence Alexander
Votes: 2,794
39. BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950–1959)
Drama
Series of television plays performed live.
Stars: Richard Caldicot, George Woodbridge, Robert Brown, Michael Brennan
Votes: 179
40. It's a Knockout (1966–1988)
Game-Show
It featured teams representing a town or city competing tasks in absurd games, generally dressed in large foam rubber suits.
Stars: Stuart Hall, Eddie Waring, Arthur Ellis, MacDonald Hobley
Votes: 110
41. Ken Dodd: Another Audience with Ken Dodd (2002 TV Special)
60 min | Documentary, Comedy
Once again, Ken Dodd (with over 40 years in his trade) performs his unique set in front of a host of celebrities gathered to show their appreciation of his enduring talent.
Director: Patricia Mordecai | Stars: Ken Dodd, Keith Barron, Frank Bruno, Dora Bryan
Votes: 54
42. The Incredible Story of Marie Antoinette's Watch... With Nicholas Parsons (2016 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Nicholas Parsons, a lifetime collector of clocks and watches, goes in search of one of the most incredible watches ever created, the Marie Antoinette.
Director: John MacLaverty | Star: Nicholas Parsons
Votes: 11
43. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 317
44. The Benny Hill Show (1967 TV Special)
82 min | Comedy, Music
A one-off special from Benny Hill, produced for ATV in 1967, featuring musical numbers from The Seekers (who sing "When Will the Good Apples Fall" and "Music of the World A'Turning") and ... See full summary »
Director: Philip Casson | Stars: Benny Hill, The Seekers, Athol Guy, Keith Potger
Votes: 744
45. 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
46. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1955–1960)
Approved | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Robin of Loxley, otherwise known as Robin Hood, and his band of Merry Men protect England from the evil machinations of Prince John while King Richard the Lionheart is away fighting in the Crusades.
Stars: Richard Greene, Victor Woolf, Archie Duncan, Alexander Gauge
Votes: 876
47. The Benny Hill Show (1969–1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A skit based show with Benny Hill, often containing smutty humour.
Stars: Benny Hill, Henry McGee, Jackie Wright, Bob Todd
Votes: 5,493
48. Four Feather Falls (1960)
15 min | Action, Family, Fantasy
Sheriff Tex Tucker makes sure all is well in Four Feather Falls with the help of his dog Dusty and Rocky the horse. Done with puppets, even the animals talk and sing along with the humans as problems are quickly wrapped up.
Stars: Kenneth Connor, Nicholas Parsons, Denise Bryer, David Graham
Votes: 99
49. Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium (1955–1967)
60 min | Comedy, Music
A revival of the British variety show Tonight at the London Palladium, it ran from 28 October 1973 to 28 October 1974.
Stars: Bruce Forsyth, Tommy Trinder, Norman Vaughan, Don Arroll
Votes: 48
50. Get Fit with Brittas (1997)
10 min
Stars: Chris Barrie, Michael Burns, Judy Flynn, Mark Porter
Votes: 16