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1. Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Not! (1997 Video)
63 min | Comedy
A series of outtakes and deleted scenes from the first few seasons of "Absolutely Fabulous".
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Patrick Barlow, Alexandra Bastedo, Jo Brand, Dora Bryan
Votes: 151
2. The Witching Hour (2023)
20 min | Short, Horror
Victor grieves the death of his father but late at night a mysterious entity claiming to be him plagues Victor's mind with disturbing thoughts.
Director: Craig Ford | Stars: Reubens Baggaley, Patrick Oldham, Harriet Thorpe
Votes: 7
3. Godless (2017)
15 min | Short, Comedy
Trapped in their office by a baying crowd, a group of filmmakers contemplate a fictional short film they have made disproving the existence of God. As the crowd intensifies they wonder if ... See full summary »
Director: Fergus March | Stars: Richard Glover, Harriet Thorpe, Simon Cotton, Rachel Parris
Votes: 10
4.
French and Saunders (1987–2017)
Episode:
The House of Idiot
(1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay their own comic tribute to the popular drama serial The House of Eliott and former Top of the Pops dance group Pan's People, and discuss minor members of the Royal family.
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Simon Brint, Rowland Rivron
Votes: 52
5. Endeavour (2012–2023)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Set from 1965 into the 1970s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford.
Stars: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw, Sean Rigby
Votes: 33,530
6. The Appointment (I) (2019)
20 min | Short, Fantasy
Disturbed by a mysterious entry in his diary, novelist Henry Salt embarks on an obsessive quest to uncover the identity of his 12 o'clock appointment.
Director: Alexandre Singh | Stars: Sam Crane, David Bamber, Harriet Thorpe, Priyanga Burford
Votes: 25
7.
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: 566
8. Keep Calm & Carry On (2022– )
Comedy
Three different but connected families deal with the ups and downs of family life as they try to push through the gruelling year of 2020. A documentary crew have followed the three ... See full summary »
Stars: Harriet Thorpe, Kellie Shirley, Kayleigh-Paige Rees, Jessica Impiazzi
Votes: 11
9. 'Allo 'Allo! (1982–1992)
45 min | Comedy, History, War
In France during World War II, René Artois runs a small café where Resistance fighters, Gestapo men, German Army officers and escaped Allied POWs interact daily, ignorant of one another's true identity or presence, exasperating René.
Stars: Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera, Vicki Michelle, Richard Marner
Votes: 27,103
10.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
Hospital
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
When an indiscretion with a married MP leads to unwanted press attention, Patsy books into hospital for a face lift, while Edina is admitted for a foot operation.
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Kathy Burke
Votes: 434
11.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
The Trial
(1993)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Gordon's obsession with cleanliness and dealing properly with lost property interferes with an elaborate drug deal in the Leisure Centre, making him the target of suspicion and eventually a trial.
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Chris Barrie, Michael Fleming, Harold Innocent, Terrence Hardiman
Votes: 76
12.
French and Saunders (1987–2017)
Episode:
The Making of Titanic
(1998)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy
In a Special Christmas episode, Joanna Lumley presents a chronicle of the Making of the biggest blockbuster of the year, Titanic (1997). This includes special appearances from the film's ... See full summary »
Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders, Adrian Edmondson, Helen Lederer
Votes: 56
13. The 10th Kingdom (2000)
Not Rated | 42 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
A father and daughter are caught in a parallel universe where the great Queens Snow White, Cinderella and Riding Hood III have had their kingdoms fragmented by warring trolls, giants and goblins.
Stars: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Scott Cohen, Dianne Wiest, Daniel Lapaine
Votes: 20,270
14. Bottom (1991–1995)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Two perpetually bored and broke flatmates waste their days in a futile struggle to get laid, earn cash, and not kill one another.
Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Steven O'Donnell, Christopher Ryan
Votes: 14,230
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: 9,925
16.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
Gay
(2002)
TV-14 | 54 min | Comedy
Bo and Marshall, now running a Christian television station, inadvertently reveal that Eddy's long-lost son Serge is gay and living in New York. Patsy's heading there for Fashion Week, so ... See full summary »
Director: Tristram Shapeero | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 328
17.
French and Saunders (1987–2017)
Episode:
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
Dawn and Jennifer are "just two little girls" who love the spotlight, as this week they channel Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe from their Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) days. Plus, we ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Kirsty MacColl, Simon Brint
Votes: 55
18.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
The Last Shout: Part 2
(1996)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy
Mother's very hip friends turn up and stay in a camper van in the street but extract electricity from the house. Eddy is unusually supportive of Saffy as the wedding nears, largely because ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Tom Hollander
Votes: 249
19. Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy
The wild misadventures of Edina "Eddy" Monsoon and her best friend Patsy Stone, who live in a nearly constant haze of drugged, drunken selfishness.
Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield
Votes: 21,565
20.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
Cold Turkey
(2003)
TV-14 | 35 min | Comedy
Patsy is angry when Eddy refuses to go away with her for Christmas, preferring to stay at home with the family and ordering a tree so large Patsy gets her hair caught in it. Patsy collapses... See full summary »
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 254
21.
Bottom (1991–1995)
Episode:
Smells
(1991)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
After a bad night down the pub failing to pick up women, Richie is depressed because nobody wants to have sex with him. He finds a 'Sex Spray' that promises to make him attractive to women,... See full summary »
Director: Ed Bye | Stars: Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Lee Cornes, Kevin McNally
Votes: 452
22.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
High Noon
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Since the last disaster actually got Gordon fired, he took a new job: petrol-station attendant. Laura isn't surprised to witness the endless lines of unhappy clients that his obsession for ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Julia St John, Al Ashton, Chris Barrie, Jill Greenacre
Votes: 67
23.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
Mr Brittas Changes Trains
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Gordon is most eager to depart to press his candidacy for a European Committee on the Leisure Industry at a dinner, but Helen, who tells Laura he always makes waiters so furious they throw ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Chris Barrie, Julia St John, Judy Flynn, Michael Burns
Votes: 65
24.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
The Lies Have It
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Everyone is lying to Mr Brittas about a party that never happened in order to cover up Helen's adultery.
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Chris Barrie, Judy Flynn, Jill Greenacre, Russell Porter
Votes: 66
25.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
Blind Devotion
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Colin is due for the sack and despite his blindness due to his garden exploding and his aunt dying, Mr Brittas is determined to fire him!
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Harriet Thorpe, Paul Simpkin, Chris Barrie, Tim Marriott
Votes: 65
26.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
Not a Good Day...
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Veteran running star Sebastian Coe, MP, comes to the Leisure Centre for a Grand Opening, but not only does he discover that they've only named a toilet after him, but everybody keeps ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Sebastian Coe, Chris Underhill, Chris Barrie, Russell Porter
Votes: 72
27.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
Pregnant!
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Just when Gavin was to get his last test before his hoped-for promotion to Assistant Manager, the Centre's medical tests introduced to fight drugs cause hysteria: as there is a positive ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Tim Marriott, Chris Barrie, Carole Garcia, Judy Flynn
Votes: 65
28.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
Set in Concrete
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Gordon managed to annoy the Rotarians at a dinner to the extent that they set his feet in concrete. He enlists private consultant Graham Hanson's help to investigate if the constant ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Chris Barrie, Julia St John, Pippa Haywood, Harriet Thorpe
Votes: 78
29.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
Job
(2012)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
After Saffy berates her for being lazy and useless, Eddy decides to impress her daughter by representing her favourite French film star, screen legend Jeanne Durand, and booking the Albert ... See full summary »
Director: Mandie Fletcher | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 289
30.
EastEnders (1985– )
Episode:
Episode #1.6814
(2023)
TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Romance
Kat catches Phil snooping around The Arches, where he's looking for evidence to incriminate Keanu and Karen. When Kat points out that Karen would have the money hidden much closer to home ... See full summary »
Director: Jamie Annett | Stars: Lorraine Stanley, Steve McFadden, Danny Walters, Letitia Dean
Votes: 5
31. 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
32. 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
33.
Victoria Wood's Big Fat Documentary (2004)
Episode:
Part One
(2004)
60 min | Documentary
Director: Ben Warwick | Stars: Victoria Wood, Nina Myskow, Ian Campbell, Alison Jiear
Votes: 9
34.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
Magazine
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
While making one of her sporadic appearances at work, Patsy is roped into appearing on television in a makeover segment, and is forced to turn to Saffron for help.
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Kathy Burke
Votes: 403
35.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
Menopause
(2001)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Bubble accidentally sends most of Eddy's clients' details to rival Claudia Bing, who poaches them - including Twiggy, who is annoyed because Mother has been stalking her, confusing her with... See full summary »
Director: Christine Gernon | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 276
36.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
New Best Friend
(1994)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
The pressure of Edina's preparations to host two old friends leads to a falling-out with Patsy.
Director: Bob Spiers | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 348
37.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
Laura's Leaving
(1993)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Helen panics to hear Laura is away postulating for a managers post in London. Meanwhile maths teacher Jackson's patience is tested when he tries to get a cup of coffee from the vending ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Chris Barrie, Julia St John, Harriet Thorpe, Pippa Haywood
Votes: 68
38.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
The Last Day
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
It's Mr Brittas' last day, but anything could happen!
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Chris Barrie, Judy Flynn, Tim Marriott, Jill Greenacre
Votes: 64
39.
The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle (2007– )
Episode:
The Vivienne Vyle Show
(2007)
27 min | Comedy
Janey Evans, the reporter who previously rubbed up against Vivienne by calling her a one trick pony, is at it again, claiming that she has evidence that Jared attended a gay party where a ... See full summary »
Director: Rupert Jones | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Miranda Richardson, Conleth Hill, Jason Watkins
Votes: 43
40.
The 10th Kingdom (2000)
Episode:
Episode #1.8
(2000)
Not Rated | 88 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
On the back of the broken mirror Tony and Virginia find an inscription "Manufactured by the Dwarves of Dragon Mountain" so they decide to go to there hoping to find another mirror that ... See full summary »
Directors: David Carson, Herbert Wise | Stars: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Scott Cohen, John Larroquette, Dianne Wiest
Votes: 180
41.
Material Girl (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(2010)
52 min | Comedy, Drama
The day of the catwalk show arrives and Davina deliberately plans her show to run at the same time as Ali's,though Marco ensures that the people who matter come to Ali's display which is ... See full summary »
Director: Philip John | Stars: Lenora Crichlow, Dervla Kirwan, Michael Landes, O-T Fagbenle
Votes: 9
42. 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: 119
43.
'Allo 'Allo! (1982–1992)
Episode:
Up the Crick Without a Piddle
(1991)
Comedy, History, War
In England, René and Edith see Captain Hans Geering again.
Director: Sue Longstaff | Stars: Gorden Kaye, Carmen Silvera, Tim Marriott, Rose Hill
Votes: 180
44.
Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
Episode:
Schmoozin'
(2003)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy
Eddy is dating Pete,who was a recording engineer at Abbey Road and has some previously unreleased tapes of the Beatles. Eddy gives a party to showcase them - insulting Elton John at the ... See full summary »
Director: Dewi Humphreys | Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 250
45.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
Assassin
(1991)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Gordon realizes the center is running below a quarter of its capacity, but keeps offering ludicrously complicated formulas and incentive schemes, which the staff are determined not to win--... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Chris Barrie, Pippa Haywood, Michael Burns, Julia St John
Votes: 87
46.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
Back from the Dead
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The Leisure Centre staff are happy and business booms when it is thought that Mr. Brittas has been killed while on a course in Bulgaria. However, Brittas returns from the dead to cause ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Michael Burns, Tim Marriott, Jill Greenacre, Russell Porter
Votes: 74
47.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
The Christening
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Proud new father Gordon Brittas makes the whole staff practice in detail the perfect christening service for his twin sons, but his vicar brother Horatio, who is to preside, tells him he ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Chris Barrie, Michael Burns, Tim Marriott, Russell Porter
Votes: 67
48.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
Two Little Boys
(1993)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Helen is desperate to get rid of Gordon's non-identical twin brother, Reverend Horatio Brittas, who was scheduled to become dean of Beirut, but turns to his twin with a vocational crisis. ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: Chris Barrie, Michael Burns, Julia St John, Tim Marriott
Votes: 69
49.
Duck Patrol (1998)
Episode:
Occurrences
(1998)
Comedy
Prof has cause to inform the owners of houseboat 'Sorrento' that they are inadequately moored but the other patrol members feel there is something suspicious about the owners. When Prof ... See full summary »
Director: Sylvie Boden | Stars: Richard Wilson, David Tennant, Samantha Beckinsale, Geoffrey Hutchings
Votes: 10
50.
The Brittas Empire (1991–1997)
Episode:
An Inspector Calls
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
When an inspection of the leisure center is announced, even Gordon realizes the abysmal attendance figures probably mean the ax, so he prepares himself to take the blame and resign. Laura ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Stephens | Stars: John Baker, Chris Barrie, Michael Burns, Julia St John
Votes: 77