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1. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode: Special (1987)

41 min | Comedy

Announcer: Forthcoming Events / Monologue: Soap Operas / Man Bra Advert / Cafeteria Whinge / Coronation Street Gossip / Doctor Who Confusion / Announcer: Employment Update / McConomy: ... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Susie Blake

Votes: 21

2. Comedy Blaps (2011– )

Animation, Short, Comedy

Comedy Blaps is Channel 4's vehicle for piloting comedy online. Some pilots consist of a single short, whereas others consist of a few shorts.

Stars: Emma Fryer, Mark Kempner, Lawry Lewin, Julie Burchill

Votes: 17

3. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode: Toast (2000)

TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy

Bren prepares to play for the grand prize on Totally Trivial and Stan hopes for a proposal.

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 86

4. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode: Episode #2.1 (1986)

Comedy

Monologue: First Date / Advert For Women / Sexy Italian Moan / Announcer: Sidney Schwarz / American Musical / Busy Country Living / Announcer: Soap Opera Intro / Acorn Antiques: Up For Sale... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston

Votes: 15

5. Coogan's Run (1995)
Episode: Natural Born Quizzers (1995)

Comedy

Brothers Stuart And Guy Crump Kidnap Their Asylum Counsellor And Policewoman Cathy To Recreate A Gameshow Called Top Of The Class So That They Can Finally Win Having Failed To Do So Years Earlier

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Steve Coogan, Patrick Marber, Oliver Ford Davies, Malcolm Raeburn

Votes: 33

6. Secret Army (1977–1979)
Episode: Collaborator (1979)

Drama, History, War

Albert finally gets released from prison and returns to find 'Collaborator' graffiti on the restaurant. Locals are making open threats to the Candide staff, assuming they have collaborated ... See full summary »

Director: Michael E. Briant | Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond

Votes: 47

7. Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode: Passing On (2006)

TV-PG | 60 min | Drama

Nick and Ric both use underhand tactics to get Diane on side. Nick wins Diane round by letting her perform a difficult procedure for the first time and therefore saving the patient. After ... See full summary »

Director: Colin Teague | Stars: Amanda Mealing, Rakie Ayola, Jaye Jacobs, Hugh Quarshie

Votes: 12

8. Surgical Spirit (1989–1995)
Episode: Sammy Eldridge (1989)

Comedy

Neil Copeland has a painting in a gallery, and a face from Sheila's past ends up on the Ward.

Director: John Kaye Cooper | Stars: Nichola McAuliffe, Duncan Preston, Marji Campi, David Conville

Votes: 10

9. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode: Episode #2.6 (1986)

Comedy

Monologue: Almanac Predictions / Announcer: Sport / Tattoo Parlour / Announcer: Acorn Antiques Actors Axed/ Acorn Antiques: Overland to Morocco / "Winnie's Lucky Day" Documentary / "Count ... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston

Votes: 15

10. Let's Do It: A Tribute to Victoria Wood (2016 TV Special)

47 min | Documentary, Comedy

In this celebration of the life and work of the hugely popular entertainer, who died in April 2016, friends and fans pay tribute to a great comic talent. Victoria Wood wrote some of ... See full summary »

Directors: Andrew Nicholson, John Piper | Stars: Victoria Wood, Anne Reid, James Corden, Alison Steadman

Votes: 12

11. Secret Army (1977–1979)
Episode: Sound of Thunder (1979)

Drama, History, War

The Allied advance reaches Belgium, and the Germans are planning to leave Brussels. Bradley establishes contact with other members of the local resistance. Brussels residents are becoming ... See full summary »

Director: Tristan de Vere Cole | Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Juliet Hammond, Clifford Rose

Votes: 49

12. Victoria Wood (1989)
Episode: We'd Quite Like to Apologise (1989)

28 min | Comedy

Victoria encounters a succession of unlikely characters while waiting for a delayed package holiday flight to Alicante.

Director: Kevin Bishop | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Una Stubbs, Lill Roughley

Votes: 22

13. Surgical Spirit (1989–1995)
Episode: Driving It Home (1995)

Comedy

Giles decides it's time to learn to drive, after Neil fails to teach him it falls on Jonathan. Daniel gets his mentor, his mother; while Joyce develops an unhealthy sausage roll obsession.

Director: David Askey | Stars: Nichola McAuliffe, Duncan Preston, Marji Campi, David Conville

Votes: 8

14. Secret Army (1977–1979)

50 min | Drama, History, War

During World War II, a Belgian resistance movement called Lifeline, based in Brussels, organises the return of Allied airmen who have been shot down by the Luftwaffe to the United Kingdom.

Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond

Votes: 1,616

15. Dinnerladies Diaries (2018)

Documentary

In 1998 Victoria Wood put pen to paper and wrote her multi-award-winning comedy, dinnerladies. Twenty years on this documentary takes a look back at what it was like working on this well-loved sitcom.

Stars: David Morrissey, Anne Reid, Maxine Peake, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 22

16. Secret Army (1977–1979)
Episode: A Safe Place (1979)

Drama, History, War

With Albert on a murder charge trumped up by the Communist resistance, Monique has to cope with a British air ace who has been down the line and has now been captured by a fake escape-line set up by Reinhardt.

Director: Tristan de Vere Cole | Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Juliet Hammond, Clifford Rose

Votes: 46

17. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1985)

Comedy

Monologue: Horoscopes / Cheap and Handy Advert / Turkish Bath Attendants / Announcer: Playbox / Playbox: Wiggly Fingers /Transmission Breakdown / "I'm Gonna Knock, Knock, Knock On Your ... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Patricia Routledge, Celia Imrie

Votes: 15

18. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode: Episode #2.5 (1986)

Comedy

Monologue: Builders / Countrywide Local Update / Chocolates? / The Jean and Bar Political Party / Announcer: Regional Breakfast-time Experiment / Margery and Joan: West-Midlands Holiday / ... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston

Votes: 13

19. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode: Episode #2.2 (1986)

33 min | Comedy

Monologue: Blood Donor and Theater Issues / Detergent On The Cheap Advert / Bingo Caller Critique / Announcer: Spanish Opera Intro / Modern Spanish Opera / Kelly-Marie Turnstall: Operation ... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Patricia Routledge, Celia Imrie

Votes: 14

20. All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)

TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama

The trials and misadventures of the staff of a country veterinary office in Yorkshire from the 1930s to the 1950s.

Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Lynda Bellingham

Votes: 4,395

21. Robin Hood (1984–1986)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy

A forest mystical being appoints two men in succession as the legendary outlaw defender of the oppressed.

Stars: Peter Llewellyn Williams, Ray Winstone, Mark Ryan, Clive Mantle

Votes: 4,970

22. Sun Child (1988 TV Movie)

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Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: Penny Brownjohn, James Fox, Laura Goodwin, Ben Greenwood

Votes: 9

23. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: On the Wagon (2000)

TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama

It's Jim's first day back at work, but he has the hardest challenge ahead of him yet - trying to regain the confidence of his colleagues. And his first case is booze-related.

Director: Jeremy Silberston | Stars: Mark Wingett, Alex Walkinshaw, Graham Cole, René Zagger

Votes: 33

24. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode: Christmas (1999)

TV-14 | 34 min | Comedy

The canteen prepares for the Christmas party.

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 93

25. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode: Minnellium (1999)

TV-14 | 34 min | Comedy

The dinnerladies are catering a Millennium Dinner.

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 84

26. Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode: Take Me with You (1999)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama

Meyer and McKendrick clash over the treatment of a female patient, and Dr Collins deals with an emergency situation in the cardiac ambulance.

Director: Paul Wroblewski | Stars: George Irving, Michael French, Lisa Faulkner, Phyllis Logan

Votes: 9

27. Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased) (2000–2001)
Episode: Painkillers (2001)

50 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

After an undercover agent is killed by a poison with a very delayed reaction government men ask Jeff and Jeannie to investigate a secret research laboratory built under a golf course. It is... See full summary »

Director: Charlie Higson | Stars: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Tom Baker, Emilia Fox

Votes: 29

28. The Royal (2003–2011)
Episode: First Impressions (2003)

TV-PG | 49 min | Drama

The Royal is, in the 1960s, the local hospital for the North Yorkshire town of Elsinby. Its administrator T.J. Middleditch is a benevolent figure whilst the elderly matron is firm but fair ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Walker | Stars: Julian Ovenden, Tricia Penrose, Michael Starke, Denis Lill

Votes: 48

29. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (1985)

Comedy

Monologue: Swimming, Doctors and Chemist / Doorbells Album / Barmy Shoe Shop / Announcer: Dressing Gown Plays / Fitted Kitchen, Ill-Fitting Relationships / I Remember / Anti-mugging Spray /... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston

Votes: 15

30. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode: Episode #2.3 (1986)

Comedy

Monologue: Transport to the Show / Pregnancy Test / Dessert Trolley / Announcer: Night Owls Mystery Intro / Mystery: The Second Mrs Constable / Margery and Joan: Tanning and Gadgets / Acorn... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston

Votes: 12

31. Auntie's All-Time Greats (1996 TV Special)

125 min

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Director: Stuart McDonald | Stars: Michael Parkinson, Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Lenny Henry

Votes: 16

32. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode: Catering (1999)

TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy

Friday 9th April 1999: It's the start of the day, Bren and Tony check the year planner to confirm that the canteen is being painted at the weekend and that a work experience girl is visiting today.

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 86

33. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode: Gravy (2000)

TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy

Tony wants Bren to move to Scotland with him and things are changing in the canteen.

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 73

34. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode: Moods (1998)

TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy

Everyone begins in a 'mood', some good, some very bad. Brenda is asked to solve Twinkle's problem. Additional actors include Dame Thora Hird, Eric Sykes as well as Julie Waters.

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 98

35. Press Gang (1989–1993)
Episode: Interface (1989)

Family, Comedy, Drama

When someone begins to send in anonymous TV Reviews on the Gazette's brand new Computer with the use of Internet Technology, Lynda is determined to find out who the mystery writer is.

Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Julia Sawalha, Dexter Fletcher, Lee Ross, Kelda Holmes

Votes: 23

36. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (1985)

Comedy

Monologue: Radio and TV Stations / Bunbury Home Advert / Gossiping Family Planners / Announcer: Quality Programming / Tastes to Come / "Seasons of Love" Song / Acorn Antiques: Tiff with Ken... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston

Votes: 24

37. Ken Dodd: An Audience with Ken Dodd (1994 TV Special)

75 min | Documentary, Comedy

Ken Dodd OBE, presents this comedy extravaganza in which he entertains a celebrity audience. Ken tells jokes and answers questions from TV personalities including James Fox, Warren Mitchell, Hannah Gordon, Gordon Kaye and Molly Sugden.

Director: Patricia Mordecai | Stars: Ken Dodd, Pam Ayres, Frank Carson, Paul Daniels

Votes: 77

38. All Creatures Great and Small (1978–1990)
Episode: Charity Begins at Home (1980)

TV-PG | 51 min | Comedy, Drama

Siegfried bumps into Mr. Beresford, the manager of the local bank whose dog behaves badly in the car. Tristan woos the lovely Marjorie Simpson and Siegfried meets Sarah Raworth. James ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Bramall | Stars: Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy, Peter Davison, Carol Drinkwater

Votes: 80

39. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode: Christine (2000)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy

Anita's replacement causes problems in the canteen and tea spiked with Viagra causes quite a stir among the team.

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 80

40. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode: Party (1998)

TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy

The factory throws a Japanese themed Christmas party in honour of a potential new client.

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 91

41. My Family (2000–2011)
Episode: The Last Resort (2000)

TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy

Ben takes Susan away for her birthday, and Nick is left in charge.

Director: Baz Taylor | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Kris Marshall, Daniela Denby-Ashe

Votes: 133

42. Peak Practice (1993–2002)
Episode: Playing God (2000)

TV-14 | 49 min | Drama

The plight of a disabled child brings back sad memories for Will.

Director: Paul Wroblewski | Stars: Colin Hurley, Chris Roebuck, Julia Ford, Gray O'Brien

Votes: 8

43. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode: Episode #1.5 (1985)

31 min | Comedy

Monologue: PAM / "Happy Wash?" Advert / Supermarket / Announcer: Strikes and Sunday viewing / The Divorce / Margery and Joan: Recipe Crash / Announcer: Mauve Spat / Acorn Antiques: Berta's ... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston

Votes: 17

44. Victoria Wood: As Seen on TV (1985–1987)
Episode: Episode #1.6 (1985)

31 min | Comedy

Monologue: Party Gaffs / The Library: Boring Books / Health Food Restaurant / Announcer: Sunday B&W Film / "The Whippet" / Kitty: Double Gusset / The Library: Polycotton / Announcer: ... See full summary »

Director: Marcus Mortimer | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Patricia Routledge, Celia Imrie

Votes: 14

45. Hunters Walk (1973–1976)

60 min | Crime

Police drama series, created by Ted Willis, set in a small town in Northamptonshire.

Stars: Ewan Hooper, Davyd Harries, Duncan Preston, Charles Rea

Votes: 21

46. Wetty Hainthropp Investigates (1999 TV Short)

15 min | Comedy, Short

Send-up of the popular BBC drama "Hetty Wainthropp Investigates".

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Julie Walters, Duncan Preston, Harriet Thorpe

Votes: 38

47. Our Friend Victoria (2017)

30 min | Documentary, Comedy

Our Friend Victoria is a six-part series in which Victoria's archive is introduced and celebrated by her friends, peers and co-stars. Victoria's rich and varied career spanned four decades,... See full summary »

Stars: Julie Walters, Duncan Preston, Maxine Peake, Michael Ball

Votes: 31

48. Victoria Wood in Her Own Words (2020 TV Movie)

94 min | Documentary

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Director: Malcolm Donkin | Stars: Susie Blake, Jo Brand, Gyles Brandreth, Neil Brandwood

Votes: 10

49. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode: Royals (1998)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy

A minor member of the Royal Family, the Duke of Danby, visits the factory with his wife.

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 98

50. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
Episode: Trouble (1999)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy

Jean's husband has left her and she takes her anger out on anyone in sight.

Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati

Votes: 80