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1.
Between the Lines (1992–1994)
Episode:
Big Boys' Rules: Part I
(1993)
Crime, Drama
When an informant is shot dead, the press have a field day, Clark investigates only to find out the man in question was hired by Special Branch.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Neil Pearson, Tom Georgeson, Siobhan Redmond, Tony Doyle
Votes: 13
2.
Between the Lines (1992–1994)
Episode:
Big Boys' Rules: Part II
(1993)
Crime, Drama
Angela reveals information about the dead informant, but if Clark doesn't back off his career could be in tatters.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Neil Pearson, Tom Georgeson, Siobhan Redmond, Tony Doyle
Votes: 13
3. Cracker (1993–1996)
TV-MA | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Dr Edward "Fitz" Fitzgerald is a criminal psychologist. He is rather anti-social and obnoxious but he has a gift for solving crimes. Thus he is employed as a consultant by the Manchester Police.
Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Geraldine Somerville, Kieran O'Brien, Barbara Flynn
Votes: 7,852
4.
Murphy's Law (2003–2007)
Episode:
Hard Boiled Eggs and Nuts
(2005)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Gangster boss Callard appears to be slipping out of Murphy's grasp, so he has to act fast.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: James Barriscale, Shaun Dooley, Michael Fassbender, Michael Feast
Votes: 54
5. Wire in the Blood (2002–2008)
TV-MA | 69 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A psychologist gets inside of the minds of both killers and victims to aid the police in solving gruesome serial killings in Northern England.
Stars: Robson Green, Mark Letheren, Emma Handy, Mark Penfold
Votes: 9,352
6.
Bergerac (1981–1991)
Episode:
Old Acquaintance
(1989)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Former Olympic medallist Peter Jason is threatened, to prevent him exposing the use of steroids in sport and arrives in Jersey to hide out with his old flame Philippa Vale. Heavies follow ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: John Nettles, Liza Goddard, Terence Alexander, Louise Jameson
Votes: 38
7.
Waking the Dead (2000–2011)
Episode:
Cold Fusion: Part 2
(2005)
TV-14 | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The anti-terrorist squad has Boyd's HQ under lock-down, and the team is quarantined until the substance that affected Felix can be identified.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Wil Johnson, Esther Hall
Votes: 133
8. The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
50 min | Drama
Two sisters in 1920s London work to achieve success in the dressmaking business.
Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Aden Gillett, Cathy Murphy
Votes: 1,631
9. Between the Lines (1992–1994)
50 min | Crime, Drama
British police drama following the team at the Complaints Investigation Bureau - the unit that polices the police.
Stars: Neil Pearson, Tom Georgeson, Siobhan Redmond, Tony Doyle
Votes: 632
10. Waterfront Beat (1990–1991)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Police series set in the Liverpool docks.
Stars: Brian McCardie, Rupert Frazer, Denis Lill, Geoffrey Leesley
Votes: 9
11.
Ballykissangel (1996–2001)
Episode:
Trying to Connect You
(1996)
TV-14 | 48 min | Comedy, Drama
Father Peter Clifford arrives at his new church in Ballykissangel, a town filled with extravagant confessionals, bartenders who loathe organized religion and many more colorful characters he'll soon to get to know.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Dervla Kirwan, Tony Doyle, Niall Toibin
Votes: 89
12.
Waking the Dead (2000–2011)
Episode:
Cold Fusion: Part 1
(2005)
TV-14 | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A murder case that Spencer worked on whilst at the Atomic Energy Constabulary is under review. DNA evidence that's been untestable until now looks set to reveal the murderer of two anti ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Wil Johnson, Esther Hall
Votes: 135
13.
Wire in the Blood (2002–2008)
Episode:
The Names of Angels
(2007)
TV-MA | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The police investigate a series of rapes and murder of young, professional women in the Bradfield area. After attacking them, he dresses the victim in a previous victims clothes and leaves ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Rayisa Kondracki, Tim Matthews, Bronwen Davies, Leanne Lakey
Votes: 230
14. Waking the Dead (2000–2011)
TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Drama series following a team of detectives who investigate unsolved murders using modern technology.
Stars: Trevor Eve, Sue Johnston, Wil Johnson, Tara Fitzgerald
Votes: 6,426
15.
Murphy's Law (2003–2007)
Episode:
Boy's Night Out
(2005)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Murphy is on hand to crack a drugs gang when events suddenly spiral out of control.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: James Barriscale, Michael Bertenshaw, Daniel Betts, Shaun Dooley
Votes: 48
16. Minder (1979–1994)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley. Can his ex-boxer bodyguard Terry stay level-headed whilst working for the King of Dodgy Deals?
Stars: George Cole, Glynn Edwards, Dennis Waterman, Gary Webster
Votes: 2,823
17. Band of Gold (1995–1997)
290 min | Crime, Drama
In Bradford, England, several desperate streetwalkers team up to run the business for themselves. They must deal with competition, mobsters, moralists, psychos and cops, but at least now they have each other and a plan.
Stars: Geraldine James, Cathy Tyson, Barbara Dickson, Samantha Morton
Votes: 757
18.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Waste
(1989)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
The body of a homeless woman is found on a building site.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Christopher Ellison, Jon Iles, Kevin Lloyd, Barbara Thorn
Votes: 42
19.
Out of the Blue (1995–1996)
Episode:
Survivor
(1995)
50 min | Crime
Drinkall and Hannaford investigate a mysterious stranger who is walking into a hospital and killing randomly. Bennett and Allen look into the brutal rape of a woman and begin to realise the perpetrator is her youngest son.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Stephen Billington, Pauline Black, Orla Brady, Tony Capstick
Votes: 15
20.
Band of Gold (1995–1997)
Episode:
Sold
(1995)
Unrated | 51 min | Crime, Drama
A young mother gets into debt after kicking out her abusive husband, desperation sees her turn to a makeup client for alternative work, and words of advice are ignored as she enters into the world of prostitution.
Directors: Richard Laxton, Richard Standeven | Stars: Geraldine James, Cathy Tyson, Barbara Dickson, Philip Martin Brown
Votes: 28
21.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Hold Me Tight: Part 2
(2008)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
DI Manson and DCs Dasari and Webb interview a schoolboy in connection with the murder of an eight-year-old girl.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Amita Dhiri, Andrew Lancel, Chris Simmons, Cat Simmons
Votes: 14
22. Murphy's Law (2003–2007)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As a maverick cop with a dark past, DS Tommy Murphy fails a psychiatric assessment but is given one last chance by his boss and given a dangerous undercover assignment.
Stars: James Nesbitt, Del Synnott, Claudia Harrison, Owen Teale
Votes: 1,477
23. Kinsey (1990–1991)
55 min | Drama
Midlands lawyer Neil Kinsey, known for being a maverick, takes on a new partner, Tricia Mabbott, who has recently left a larger firm. He brings an unconventional approach to dealing with ... See full summary »
Stars: Leigh Lawson, Serena Gordon, David Savile, Meera Syal
Votes: 26
24.
Dalziel and Pascoe (1996–2007)
Episode:
An Autumn Shroud
(1996)
TV-14 | 95 min | Crime, Mystery, Drama
Crime drama based on the novel by Reginald Hill, about two police colleagues, one of whom gets involved in some strange goings on at a country house, whilst the other gets married.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: James Daniel Wilson, Susannah Corbett, Colin Buchanan, Sylvia Kay
Votes: 194
25.
Ballykissangel (1996–2001)
Episode:
The Things We Do for Love
(1996)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
While trying to save a caravan family from losing their home, Peter is greeted by a young woman from his past and rumors begin to circle when the two are seen together.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Dervla Kirwan, Tony Doyle, Niall Toibin
Votes: 83
26.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Talk is Cheap
(2005)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Bernie Nolan, Seema Bowri, Scott Maslen, Kim Tiddy
Votes: 16
27.
Band of Gold (1995–1997)
Episode:
Caught
(1995)
48 min | Crime, Drama
Carol, Rose & Tracey set a trap to catch who they suspect as Gina's killer. An old face returns to haunt Carol. Tracey goes against Dez's wishes.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Geraldine James, Cathy Tyson, Barbara Dickson, Samantha Morton
Votes: 21
28.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Hold Me Tight: Part 1
(2008)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
PCs Valentine and Gayle deal with the reported disappearance of an eight-year-old girl. Valentine suspects the girl's father, but when DCs Dasari and Webb investigate, a schoolboy implicates his own father.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Amita Dhiri, Chris Simmons, Cat Simmons, John Bowler
Votes: 17
29. Out of the Blue (I) (1995–1996)
50 min | Crime
BBC police drama that follows the personal and professional lives of a group of detectives.
Stars: Orla Brady, Lennie James, John Duttine, Darrell D'Silva
Votes: 67
30.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
You'll Be Back
(1989)
TV-14 | Crime, Drama
P.C. Ramsey and W.P.C. Brind investigate a shoplifting.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Eric Richard, Barbara Thorn, Kevin Lloyd, Roger Leach
Votes: 20
31.
Out of the Blue (1995–1996)
Episode:
Lights Out
(1995)
50 min | Crime
Frankie gets a tip off about an armed robbery about to take place but Bruce is concerned that the epileptic fits he suffered is making him reckless. Neil Chettle is the main suspect in a number of vicious robbery' s on pensioners.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Ced Beaumont, Stephen Billington, Pauline Black, Orla Brady
Votes: 13
32.
Robin Hood (2006–2009)
Episode:
The Tax Man Cometh
(2006)
TV-PG | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Robin captures a tax inspector and plots to heist the year's taxes, but a surprise is in store for both him and the sheriff; Marian makes her own preparations after a row with her father, and Gisbourne makes his intentions clear.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Jonas Armstrong, Lucy Griffiths, Richard Armitage, Keith Allen
Votes: 237
33. Ballykissangel (1996–2001)
TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy, Drama
An English priest is transferred to a small Irish village.
Stars: Frankie McCafferty, Joe Savino, Deirdre Donnelly, Gary Whelan
Votes: 1,950
34. Moving On (2009– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama
Series of daytime plays set in contemporary Britain, all sharing the theme of someone going through some kind of life change.
Stars: Neil Bell, Alicia Brockenbrow, John Draycott, Olivia Fenton
Votes: 509
35.
The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1991)
52 min | Drama
As the new year approaches, the Eliott sisters find themselves working out of their flat on individual orders. Worried that she hasn't heard from their half brother for some months, Evie ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Peter Birch
Votes: 35
36.
Minder (1979–1994)
Episode:
The Coach That Came in from the Cold
(1991)
TV-14 | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Arthur buys a coach from the cash-strapped local police to use for sight-seeing tours but it breaks down, so he takes the tourists to the Winchester Club, where they are thrilled to see a ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: George Cole, Gary Webster, Glynn Edwards, Nicholas Day
Votes: 41
37.
Moving On (2009– )
Episode:
Butterfly Effect
(2009)
TV-PG | 44 min | Drama
Whilst working in a hostel for homeless teenagers, single parent Sylvie reports one of the residents,Jacko,on the run from a gang,for threatening her with a gun but no weapon is found and ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Lesley Sharp, Finn Atkins, Lisa Millett, Joanne Froggatt
Votes: 34
38. 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: 3,300
39. Robin Hood (2006–2009)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
After 5 years of fighting in the crusades, Robin returns to England and leads a band of outlaws to outwit the Sheriff of Nottingham.
Stars: Jonas Armstrong, Gordon Kennedy, Sam Troughton, Joe Armstrong
Votes: 17,286
40. The Paradise Club (1989–1990)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Two brothers, Frank and Danny Kane, are the sons of Ma Kane who ran the South Side with a rod of iron. Frank has become a priest but leaves the church after a misunderstanding with the ... See full summary »
Stars: Don Henderson, Leslie Grantham, Leon Herbert, Barbara Wilshere
Votes: 122
41. Andy Robson (1982– )
25 min | Drama, Family
Stars: Tom Davidson, Stevie-Lee Pattinson, Jack Watling, Stephanie Tague
Votes: 9
42.
The House of Eliott (1991–1994)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(1991)
51 min | Drama
In her continuing effort to find money for their new venture, Bea visits Sir Desmond Gillispie, Evie's godfather. A merchant banker, Gillispie agrees to put the Eliott sisters proposal ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Stella Gonet, Louise Lombard, Barbara Jefford, Peter Birch
Votes: 36
43.
Robin Hood (2006–2009)
Episode:
Parent Hood
(2006)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Roy is captured and the results may be dire for Locksley; at Nottingham, Marian pays a price for her outspokenness.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Jonas Armstrong, Lucy Griffiths, Richard Armitage, Keith Allen
Votes: 267
44. Scarf Jack (1981– )
30 min | Adventure, Family
Dastardly deeds in 1798 Ireland.
Stars: Roy Boyd, Keith Jayne, Jo Kendall, Bernard Kay
Votes: 16
45.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Friday Night Shift
(2005)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Friday night and the relief are out patrolling with Sargent Hemingway. Gary Best is out to convict a violent thug Chris Naylor. Neil try's to reconnect with PC Dunbar but she has moved on. ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Scott Maslen, Ciaran Griffiths, Myfanwy Waring, James Lloyd
Votes: 14
46.
Robin Hood (2006–2009)
Episode:
Who Shot the Sheriff?
(2006)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
An assassination attempt implicates Robin, and calls for an unholy alliance.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Jonas Armstrong, Lucy Griffiths, Richard Armitage, Keith Allen
Votes: 268
47.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Landfill Killer
(2008)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
DI Manson and TDC Walker investigate the murder of a woman whose body is found at a landfill site. Investigations lead to three suspects, but all have alibis.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Cat Simmons, Andrew Lancel, Clare Foster, Abhin Galeya
Votes: 12
48.
Bergerac (1981–1991)
Episode:
Sea Changes
(1989)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A dead sailor is found floating alongside a barrel of chemicals traced to a Spanish factory, though other barrels are missing from the cargo. The Moroccan shipping importer, who shares an ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: John Nettles, Terence Alexander, Sean Arnold, Louise Jameson
Votes: 39
49. Falling for a Dancer (1998)
Unrated | 200 min | Drama, Romance
After a casual fling with an actor, a 1930s Irish woman becomes pregnant and avoids the stigma of raising a bastard child by marrying a boring older man.
Stars: Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, Liam Cunningham, Eleanor Methven, Maurice O'Donoghue
Votes: 723
50.
Cracker (1993–1996)
Episode:
White Ghost
(1996)
TV-MA | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A British businessman operating in Hong Kong has feelings of inferiority and turns to murder when he faces bankruptcy.
Director: Richard Standeven | Stars: Robbie Coltrane, Michael Pennington, Dennis Chan, Freda Foh Shen
Votes: 308