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1. International Pro-Celebrity Golf (1975–1989)
50 min | Sport
Stars: Peter Alliss, Lee Trevino, Tony Jacklin, Johnny Miller
Votes: 12
2. The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986–1988)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of the devil's foot, Silver Blaze, Wisteria Lodge and the Bruce-Partington Plans.
Stars: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Rosalie Williams, Colin Jeavons
Votes: 13,426
3. BBC Show of the Week (1965–1975)
60 min | Music
Stars: The Irving Davies Dancers, The Mike Sammes Singers, The George Mitchell Singers, Keith Michell
Votes: 18
4. Poirot (1989–2013)
TV-14 | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Hercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective, who has an impeccable knack for getting embroiled in a mystery, solves crimes along with Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector James Japp.
Stars: David Suchet, Hugh Fraser, Philip Jackson, Pauline Moran
Votes: 52,234
5. Hancock's Half Hour (1956–1960)
30 min | Comedy
TV version of the popular BBC radio show of the same name, with Tony Hancock as the modern man of the world (in his own eyes). Sid James is there to bring him back to earth.
Stars: Tony Hancock, Sidney James, Johnny Vyvyan, Alec Bregonzi
Votes: 592
6. Ronnie Barker: A BAFTA Tribute (2004 TV Special)
60 min
A BAFTA tribute to arguably Britain's most popular television comedy actor.
Director: John L. Spencer | Stars: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Lynda Baron, Richard Briers
Votes: 75
7. Not Only... But Also (1965–1970)
45 min | Comedy
Not Only...But Also, most famously showcased Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in there so-called 'Dagenham dialogues' in which Pete (a nasal know-all who has utter confidence in his surreal and ... See full summary »
Stars: Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Chris Karan, Peter McGuirk
Votes: 216
8.
This Is Your Life (1955–2003)
Episode:
Douglas Bader
(1982)
Documentary, Biography
The legendary pilot and RAF flying Ace, immortalised in the book and film 'Reach For The Sky', is surprised by Eamonn Andrews, who then relates the story of his life, with the help of the 'Big Red Book'.
Directors: Paul Stewart Laing, Terry Yarwood | Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Douglas Bader, Joan Bader, 'Paddy' Barthropp
Votes: 11
9.
Reputations (1994–2002)
Episode:
Frankie Howerd
(2002)
Documentary
Frankie Howerd's unique style eventually made him a much-loved entertainer and national treasure. But behind the laughter there were some dark secrets as he struggled with his self-confidence and his sexuality.
Director: David F. Turnbull | Stars: Frankie Howerd, Jancis Robinson, Ian Carmichael, David Croft
Votes: 5
10.
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
11.
Arena (1975– )
Episode:
The Peter Sellers Story Part 1: Southsea to Shepperton
(1995)
69 min | Documentary
The life and time of comedy genius Peter Sellers, told with the help of his extraordinary collections of home movies and featuring interviews with family, friends and colleagues.
Director: Peter Lydon | Stars: Roy Boulting, Max Bygraves, Ian Carmichael, Bryan Forbes
Votes: 37
12.
My Family (2000–2011)
Episode:
Four Affairs and a Funeral
(2007)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Elderly patient Henry Phillips dies of natural causes in Ben's surgery, having confessed to Ben that he has a much younger wife Celia and a much younger mistress Stacey. Ben goes to comfort... See full summary »
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Zoë Wanamaker, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Gabriel Thomson
Votes: 81
13. That Was the Week That Was (1962–1963)
50 min | Comedy
Satirical sketch show. The first such show in the UK. It ran for two seasons before being pulled just before the 1964 general election.
Stars: David Frost, Millicent Martin, William Rushton, Roy Kinnear
Votes: 108
14. The Goon Show (1968 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy
Director: Joseph McGrath | Stars: Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan, John Cleese
Votes: 51
15. Frost on Sunday (1968–1970)
50 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Talk show and light entertainment.
Stars: David Frost, Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker, Josephine Tewson
Votes: 65
16. New Tricks (2003–2015)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Three retired police officers are drafted in to solve cold cases, with a touch of comedy and drama
Stars: Dennis Waterman, Amanda Redman, Alun Armstrong, James Bolam
Votes: 8,797
17. Looks Familiar (1970– )
Family, Game-Show, Talk-Show
Nostalgia based panel chat show.
Stars: Denis Norden, Bob Monkhouse, Arthur Askey, Ted Ray
Votes: 29
18. The Tony Hancock Show (1956–1957)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Tony Hancock, Clive Dunn, John Vere, June Whitfield
Votes: 19
19. The Unseen Spike Milligan (2005 TV Movie)
48 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary on the life of Spike Milligan, featuring previously unseen home movies and interviews with friends and family members.
Director: Toby Dye | Stars: Cookie Weymouth, John Antrobus, Reg Bennett, Anthony Clare
Votes: 28
20.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
Holiday in Bogsea
(1974)
30 min | Comedy
Today's theme is Holiday in Bogsea.
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Deryck Guyler, Richard Wattis
Votes: 18
21.
New Tricks (2003–2015)
Episode:
Nine Lives
(2007)
TV-14 | 59 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Jack and the team reopen the investigation into the undetermined death of an elderly woman, partly consumed by her hordes of cats, whose decision to leave her estate to her cats sparked a ... See full summary »
Director: Syd Macartney | Stars: Alun Armstrong, James Bolam, Amanda Redman, Dennis Waterman
Votes: 224
22. One Foot in the Grave (1990–2001)
TV-PG | 90 min | Comedy, Drama
Victor Meldrew is a retiree who attracts bad luck. If he's not driving his long suffering wife Margaret crazy with his constant moaning, he's fighting with neighbours.
Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle, Owen Brenman
Votes: 7,340
23.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1986–1988)
Episode:
The Six Napoleons
(1986)
TV-PG | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Inspector Lastrade reveals to Holmes that someone has been inexplicably breaking into homes for the senseless purpose of breaking small busts of Napoleon.
Director: David Carson | Stars: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Eric Sykes, Colin Jeavons
Votes: 968
24.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
Stranger
(1972)
34 min | Comedy
"If you feel that your life is dull, humdrum and grey ...Be Thankful"
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Peter Sellers, Deryck Guyler
Votes: 42
25.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
Uncle
(1972)
30 min | Comedy
Eric regrets boasting about his 'aristocratic' uncle.
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Richard Wattis, John Le Mesurier
Votes: 20
26.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
The Hypnotist
(1978)
28 min | Comedy
Today's theme is The Hypnotist.
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Deryck Guyler, Joy Harington
Votes: 18
27. dinnerladies (1998–2000)
TV-14 | 34 min | Comedy
Comedy about the workers in a factory canteen.
Stars: Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati
Votes: 2,781
28. Around with Alliss (1979–1986)
30 min | Sport, Talk-Show
Stars: Peter Alliss, Michael Parkinson, Leslie Thomas, Mark McCormack
Votes: 7
29. The Eamonn Andrews Show (1964–1969)
Talk-Show
A 45-minute late-night chat and music program from ABC hosted by the genial Irishman in which a collection of guests, some daring, some downright boring, had Eamonn's forehead in an even greater lather than usual.
Stars: Eamonn Andrews, Spike Milligan, Sandie Shaw, Peter Cook
Votes: 57
30. The Telegoons (1963–1964)
15 min | Family, Comedy
The Telegoons is a comedy puppet show, adapted from the highly successful BBC radio comedy show of the 1950s,
Stars: Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers, Spike Milligan
Votes: 48
31. Howerd's Hour (1968 TV Movie)
56 min | Comedy
Stars: Frankie Howerd, Hattie Jacques, Patrick Wymark, Sandie Shaw
Votes: 8
32.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
The Pub
(1974)
30 min | Comedy
Eric and Hattie agree to look after a pub for their friends.
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Richard Wattis, Deryck Guyler
Votes: 16
33.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
Reporter
(1975)
27 min | Comedy
Eric lands a job on the local paper and is sent to interview a famous author who hates reporters.
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Deryck Guyler, Sonia Dresdel
Votes: 17
34.
Poirot (1989–2013)
Episode:
Hallowe'en Party
(2010)
Not Rated | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
During a village's Hallowe'en party, a young girl boasts of having witnessed a murder from years before. No one believes her tale until her body is found later on in the evening, drowned in the apple-bobbing bucket.
Director: Charlie Palmer | Stars: David Suchet, Amelia Bullmore, Zoë Wanamaker, Deborah Findlay
Votes: 2,318
35. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
PG-13 | 157 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Harry Potter finds himself competing in a hazardous tournament between rival schools of magic, but he is distracted by recurring nightmares.
Director: Mike Newell | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Eric Sykes
Votes: 682,549 | Gross: $290.01M
36. Arena (1975– )
60 min | Documentary
Wide-ranging arts program.
Stars: Gavin Millar, Kenneth Tynan, John Walters, Jonathan Miller
Votes: 320
37. Billy Cotton Band Show (1956–1968)
Music
Stars: Billy Cotton, Kathie Kay, Alan Breeze, The Leslie Roberts Silhouettes
Votes: 12
38. 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
39.
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
40.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
Cat
(1972)
29 min | Comedy
C is for Cat. H is for Hat. T is for Trouble...
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Richard Wattis, Deryck Guyler
Votes: 21
41.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
Football
(1972)
28 min | Comedy
"With the right referee...nothing can go wrong."
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Richard Wattis, Joan Sims
Votes: 23
42.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
Boat
(1972)
30 min | Comedy
Mr Brown has bought a boat ...and Eric is jealous.
Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Richard Wattis
Votes: 22
43.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
Uniform
(1973)
26 min | Comedy
Eric rebels against authority.
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Deryck Guyler, Ronnie Brody
Votes: 16
44.
Heartbeat (1992–2010)
Episode:
Night Mail
(2007)
TV-PG | Drama, Comedy, Crime
Masked robbers stop a train just outside Aidensfield and get away with several mail bags containing cash and securities. The train driver Brown tries to stop them, but is gunned down and ... See full summary »
Director: Adrian Bean | Stars: Mark Folan Deasy, Conor Ryan, Chris Lindon, Joe McFadden
Votes: 22
45. The Others (2001)
PG-13 | 104 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
In 1945, immediately following the end of Second World War, a woman who lives with her two photosensitive children on her darkened old family estate in the Channel Islands becomes convinced that the home is haunted.
Director: Alejandro Amenábar | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan, Alakina Mann
Votes: 393,715 | Gross: $96.52M
46. 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
47. Juke Box Jury (1959–1990)
30 min | Music
A panel of notable personalities rate the latest pop records.
Stars: David Jacobs, Pete Murray, Alan Freeman, Katie Boyle
Votes: 58
48.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Frail
(2003)
TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama
Buxton and Klein find an elderly woman wandering alone across the Cole Lane estate, who appears to be in some distress. Meanwhile, Taviner and Murphy discover an elderly man who is also in ... See full summary »
Director: Dominic Clemence | Stars: Bernie Nolan, René Zagger, Mark Wingett, Connie Hyde
Votes: 41
49.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
Café
(1972)
28 min | Comedy
What profit a man if he gain the Old Pearl but loses his soul...
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Richard Wattis, Elvi Hale
Votes: 23
50.
Sykes (1972–1979)
Episode:
Christmas Party
(1975)
29 min | Comedy
Eric and Hattie spend Christmas Day at Corky's and are unnerved by his family.
Director: Roger Race | Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Deryck Guyler, Sheila Steafel
Votes: 27