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1.
The IT Crowd (2006–2013)
Episode:
The Work Outing
(2007)
TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy
Jen's new boyfriend invites Roy, Moss and Jen to a controversial theatre play, which creates a series of misunderstandings that end up having unintended consequences of epic proportions.
Director: Graham Linehan | Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, Brett Allen
Votes: 6,010
2.
The Office (2001–2003)
Episode:
Christmas Special: Part 2
(2003)
TV-MA | 52 min | Comedy, Drama
Tim's world is rocked when Dawn turns up at the office to say hello. Despite a stern warning from Gareth and wise words from Keith in Accounts, Tim can't help but get his hopes up again. ... See full summary »
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
Votes: 3,009
3. The Can (2024)
93 min | Thriller
A disillusioned security guard races against the clock to save a life.
Director: Mitchell Kendall Smith | Stars: Louis Cruzat, Steven Berkoff, Shaun Dooley, David Schaal
Votes: 9
4.
Dangerfield (1995–1999)
Episode:
The Long Weekend
(1998)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: Paul Brightwell, Alison Carney, Samantha Giles, Garry Cooper
Votes: 6
5. 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
6.
Hetty Feather (2015–2020)
Episode:
New Beginnings
(2017)
28 min | Drama, Family
Hetty, Sheila and Gideon are now working for the Callender family, under stern housekeeper Mrs Penhaligon. Gideon befriends Edwin, the invalid son of the house, kept away from the others ... See full summary »
Director: Delyth Thomas | Stars: Polly Allen, Dasharn Anderson, Tabitha Byron, Stuart Campbell
Votes: 8
7. Our Friends in the North (1996)
TV-MA | 69 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: 2,378
8. This Is English (2019)
10 min | Short, Comedy
A group of grammar enthusiasts wage a war on misspelled words, with an unexpectedly violent vocabulary.
Directors: Joe Beverley, Samuel Hurlock | Stars: Jack Doolan, David Schaal, Harry Sherriff, Dean Kilbey
Votes: 6
9.
The Inbetweeners (2008–2010)
Episode:
Exam Time
(2009)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
The end of term exams loom. Simon, to the detriment of his own subjects, is excited when Carli comes to his house to revise, revealing that she is single again and rewarding him with kisses... See full summary »
Director: Ben Palmer | Stars: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas
Votes: 1,098
10. The IT Crowd (2006–2013)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
The comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss and their grifting supervisor Jen, a rag-tag team of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.
Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, Matt Berry
Votes: 164,578
11. The Office (2001–2003)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
The story of an office that faces closure when the company decides to downsize its branches. A documentary film crew follow staff and the manager David Brent as they continue their daily lives.
Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
Votes: 123,269
12. Beautiful People (I) (2008–2009)
Comedy
The story of the flamboyant and ambitious 14-year-old Simon Doonan, who has dreams that stretch beyond his hometown of Reading.
Stars: Luke Ward-Wilkinson, Layton Williams, Olivia Colman, Aidan McArdle
Votes: 1,447
13. Ghosts (2019–2023)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A group of spirits restlessly squabble in an abandoned country house. To their despair, a young couple inherits the house with hopeful plans to renovate it into a luxury hotel.
Stars: Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 26,593
14. Veep (2012–2019)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Former Senator Selina Meyer finds that being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she hoped and everything that everyone ever warned her about.
Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Reid Scott
Votes: 63,601
15. Doc Martin (2004–2022)
TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The trials and tribulations of Martin Ellingham, a brilliant but socially challenged doctor who moves from London to the picturesque village of Port Wenn in Cornwall.
Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice, Joe Absolom
Votes: 20,263
16. The Inbetweeners (2008–2010)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Follows four friends and their antics during their final years of school.
Stars: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas
Votes: 94,472
17. Marmalade Droppers (2021)
Short, Comedy
A comedy heist short film about a group of downtrodden colleagues working for a newspaper who seek revenge on their egocentric boss
Director: Mateo Notsuke | Stars: David Schaal, Amber Doig-Thorne, Lucy Walker, Connor Haywood
Votes: 9
18.
15 Storeys High (2002–2004)
Episode:
Ice Queen
(2002)
Comedy
Inspired by the life of Gandhi, Errol decides to bring about positive change for the residents of Elderberry House. Meanwhile, Vince becomes rather taken with the icy girl from upstairs.
Director: Mark Nunneley | Stars: Sean Lock, Benedict Wong, Felix Dexter, Josephine Butler
Votes: 54
19.
Ghosts (2019–2023)
Episode:
Bump in the Night
(2020)
TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy, Fantasy
During a nervous Mike's first night alone in the house, some uninvited guests set the ghosts on a mission to defend their treasured home.
Director: Tom Kingsley | Stars: Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 708
20.
Beautiful People (2008–2009)
Episode:
How I Got My Posh
(2008)
29 min | Comedy
The use of a 'Posh' Spice doll in a display sets off another memory for Simon. His birthday wish for a Posh Spice doll is accidentally broadcast to the whole school when, having returned ... See full summary »
Director: Gareth Carrivick | Stars: Luke Ward-Wilkinson, Layton Williams, Olivia Colman, Aidan McArdle
Votes: 40
21.
Victoria (2016–2019)
Episode:
Foreign Bodies
(2019)
TV-PG | 52 min | Biography, Drama, History
An outbreak of cholera plagues London, while Albert is offered the seat of Chancellor at Cambridge University.
Director: Chloe Thomas | Stars: Tom Hughes, Jenna Coleman, Tommy Knight, David Burnett
Votes: 492
22. The Armando Iannucci Shows (2001)
26 min | Comedy
Observations of society and life by Armando Iannucci in comedy sketches and narration.
Stars: Armando Iannucci, Hugh Cecil, Karen Ascoe, Melanie Hudson
Votes: 1,025
23.
The Office (2001–2003)
Episode:
Party
(2002)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
David takes on a new look that, not surprisingly perhaps, reflect his new boss Neil's tastes. His already over-inflated ego gets a boost when a training firm offers him a handy sum for a 15... See full summary »
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
Votes: 1,806
24.
The Inbetweeners (2008–2010)
Episode:
Caravan Club
(2008)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
As the guys try to decide what to do for the weekend, Jay convinces them to come to his parents' Caravan Club at Camber Sands as they are having a dance where there are plenty of girls ... See full summary »
Director: Gordon Anderson | Stars: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas
Votes: 1,216
25.
The Inbetweeners (2008–2010)
Episode:
The Gig and the Girlfriend
(2010)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Simon takes Tara, a girl in the class below him, to a gig at a pub where to impress her, he has told her that he can get any drugs - courtesy of Jay. Jay's first attempt to score ends up ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Palmer | Stars: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas
Votes: 1,088
26.
Veep (2012–2019)
Episode:
Special Relationship
(2014)
TV-MA | 31 min | Comedy
Crossover episode with Armando Iannucci's previous political sitcom The Thick of It.
Director: Becky Martin | Stars: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott
Votes: 1,043
27.
Hetty Feather (2015–2020)
Episode:
The Past Returns
(2017)
28 min | Drama, Family
Hetty and Sheila realize that Matron had sent spies to recover the book and has mistakenly taken Emily. Helped by Emily's friend Henry Hetty and Gideon rescue her but Hetty is caught. ... See full summary »
Director: Delyth Thomas | Stars: Polly Allen, Dasharn Anderson, Tabitha Byron, Stuart Campbell
Votes: 7
28. Victoria (2016–2019)
TV-PG | 60 min | Biography, Drama, History
The early life of Queen Victoria, from her ascension to the throne at the tender age of 18 to her courtship and marriage to Prince Albert.
Stars: Jenna Coleman, Adrian Schiller, Tommy Knight, Jordan Waller
Votes: 30,929
29. Hustle (2004–2012)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A motley group of London con artists pulls off a series of daring and intricate stings.
Stars: Robert Glenister, Robert Vaughn, Rob Jarvis, Adrian Lester
Votes: 23,565
30. 15 Storeys High (2002–2004)
30 min | Comedy
The lives of two men sharing a flat in South London.
Stars: Sean Lock, Benedict Wong, Dan Mersh, Giles New
Votes: 2,188
31. Fable II (2008 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A peasant child finds out about the heroic past of the child's family. Once old enough, the hero decides to reclaim his or hers heritage.
Stars: Ron Glass, Julia Sawalha, Oliver Cotton, Stephen Fry
Votes: 2,942
32.
Peak Practice (1993–2002)
Episode:
Map of the Heart: Part 1
(1999)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama
David tries to help a troubled teenager, but ends up risking the happiness of everyone.
Director: Marcus D.F. White | Stars: Iain Parker, Elliott Rosen, Adrian Lukis, Sarah Parish
Votes: 8
33.
15 Storeys High (2002–2004)
Episode:
Pool Kids
(2002)
Comedy
After ejecting a troublesome child from the swimming pool where he works, Vince is targeted by the local gang.
Director: Mark Nunneley | Stars: Sean Lock, Benedict Wong, Christine Ellerbeck, Earl Cameron
Votes: 46
34.
The Inbetweeners (2008–2010)
Episode:
Will Is Home Alone
(2010)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Already under pressure from Mr. Gilbert to rat on Neil and Jay for destroying a flower bed, Will does not think it a good idea that the other boys come to his house to throw a party whilst ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Palmer | Stars: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas
Votes: 1,018
35.
The Strain (2014–2017)
Episode:
The Night Train
(2015)
TV-MA | 49 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Setrakian and Fet battle for possession of the Occido Lumen, and gain a surprising new ally. A massive attack imperils Eph, Nora, and Zack's escape from New York.
Director: Vincenzo Natali | Stars: Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Mía Maestro, Kevin Durand
Votes: 1,175
36.
Hetty Feather (2015–2020)
Episode:
News from Nowhere
(2017)
28 min | Drama, Family
On the day that Miss Sarah Smith arrives as the orphanage's new governor Ida briefly returns to drop off a letter informing Hetty that she is living at the Ludgate workhouse. Harriet takes ... See full summary »
Director: Delyth Thomas | Stars: Blaise Allen, Isabelle Allen, Polly Allen, Dasharn Anderson
Votes: 6
37.
Hetty Feather (2015–2020)
Episode:
Land of Opportunity
(2017)
27 min | Drama, Family
Matron discovers the book recording her illegal sale of orphans and puts it on the fire in front of Hetty before entertaining Chester Benjamin, an American philanthropist, keen to open an ... See full summary »
Director: Delyth Thomas | Stars: Isabelle Allen, Polly Allen, Dasharn Anderson, Matthew Ashforde
Votes: 6
38. Ashes to Ashes (2008–2010)
TV-MA | 1,320 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
After being shot in 2008 while investigating DCI Sam Tyler, DI Alex Drake wakes up in 1981.
Stars: Philip Glenister, Keeley Hawes, Dean Andrews, Marshall Lancaster
Votes: 11,101
39. You're the Worst (2014–2019)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Centers on two toxic, self-destructive people who fall in love and attempt a relationship.
Stars: Chris Geere, Aya Cash, Desmin Borges, Kether Donohue
Votes: 28,187
40. Tied (I) (2012)
8 min | Short, Drama, Thriller
If a wound won't heal between two Brothers, can they survive?
Director: Darren Doherty | Stars: Peter Basham, Jack de Carle, David Schaal
Votes: 8
41.
Our Friends in the North (1996)
Episode:
1987
(1996)
TV-MA | 75 min | Drama, History
Nicky and Mary have been married for two years, and Mary has just become a grandmother. Nicky has become a very successful photographer who has had many books of his work published. As ... See full summary »
Director: Simon Cellan Jones | Stars: Peter Vaughan, Freda Dowie, Christopher Eccleston, Mark Strong
Votes: 73
42.
Hetty Feather (2015–2020)
Episode:
Farewell Service
(2017)
28 min | Drama, Family
On the day most of the boys leave for the army and Harriet to work in America, Matron, aware that Hetty knows she has stolen the money and bought her own transatlantic ticket, locks her in ... See full summary »
Director: Reza Moradi | Stars: Polly Allen, Dasharn Anderson, Matthew Ashforde, Gus Barry
Votes: 8
43.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Action Book
(1990)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
DS Roach leads the incident room in regard to the murder of two children.
Director: Graham Theakston | Stars: Eric Richard, Tony Scannell, Christopher Ellison, Jon Iles
Votes: 31
44.
The Office (2001–2003)
Episode:
Work Experience
(2001)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Drama
David hires Donna, his lodger and the daughter of his best friend. While showing her round the office he discovers a doctored pornographic image of himself. Gareth, due to his covert operations skills, is told to catch the culprit.
Directors: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant | Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
Votes: 2,223
45.
The Inbetweeners (2008–2010)
Episode:
Work Experience
(2009)
TV-14 | 25 min | Comedy
Following a disappointing Valentine's Day, a mix-up in the work experience programme means that Neil gets to work in a newspaper office whilst Will is stuck in a garage, where he gets ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Palmer | Stars: Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, Joe Thomas
Votes: 1,122
46.
The Strain (2014–2017)
Episode:
Dead End
(2015)
TV-MA | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Gus helps the Guptas get across the border; Fet, Nora and Eph look all over the city for Dutch, who's in a life-or-death struggle with Eichhorst; Setrakian meets a familiar face while searching for the Occido Lumen.
Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Corey Stoll, David Bradley, Mía Maestro, Kevin Durand
Votes: 1,047
47.
Hetty Feather (2015–2020)
Episode:
The Last Sunday
(2017)
27 min | Drama, Family
With Harriet due to leave Matthias throws a picnic for his friends, including Sheila, whilst Colonel Brigwell brings patrons Mr and Mrs Callender to announce that most of the boys are ... See full summary »
Director: Reza Moradi | Stars: Polly Allen, Dasharn Anderson, Matthew Ashforde, Gus Barry
Votes: 6
48. Silent Witness (1996– )
TV-14 | 120 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A team of exceptional forensic pathologists and scientists investigate heinous crimes and use their skills to catch the people responsible.
Stars: Emilia Fox, David Caves, William Gaminara, Tom Ward
Votes: 12,755
49. Night Shift (III) (2014)
13 min | Short, Comedy, Crime
Lenny and Chris are on their way to a job. But it gets complicated. Very complicated. And they haven't reckoned on just who they're there to kidnap, and who else might have had the same idea.
Director: Richard Higson | Stars: Tom Bennett, Catrin Stewart, David Schaal, Don Warrington
Votes: 14
50.
The Armando Iannucci Shows (2001)
Episode:
Twats
(2001)
Comedy
Director: Armando Iannucci | Stars: Armando Iannucci, Richard Angol, Karen Ascoe, Martin Ball
Votes: 39