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1.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking for a Plot
(2015)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After Doris' father dies, Patrick and Dom accompany her on a trip to his funeral.
Director: Andrew Haigh | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman
Votes: 630
2. World War One Remembered: Passchendaele (2014–2017)
History
Coverage of commemorations marking the centenary of the First World War.
Stars: King Charles III, Huw Edwards, Jonathan Bailey, Russell Tovey
Votes: 6
3. Sherlock (2010–2017)
TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The quirky spin on Conan Doyle's iconic sleuth pitches him as a "high-functioning sociopath" in modern-day London. Assisting him in his investigations: Afghanistan War vet John Watson, who's introduced to Holmes by a mutual acquaintance.
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 1,000,872
4. BBC 2: Aids - The Unheard Tapes (2022)
Documentary, History
Real stories, real voices. The Aids crisis as never told before, by those who survived - and those who did not. Frank, intimate accounts from the heart of a devastating epidemic.
Stars: Russell Tovey, Blake Patrick Anderson, Alan Turkington, Dickie Beau
Votes: 105
5. National Theatre Live: Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika (2017)
220 min | Drama
America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell.
Directors: Marianne Elliott, Bridget Caldwell | Stars: Andrew Garfield, Russell Tovey, Denise Gough, Nathan Lane
Votes: 656
6.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking for Home
(2015)
TV-MA | 33 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Patrick makes a discovery which leads him to question his relationship with Kevin, Dom reaches out to Malik in an effort to reconcile with Doris, and Agustín and Eddie attend the unveiling of the homeless shelter's mural.
Director: Andrew Haigh | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman
Votes: 481
7.
Doctor Who (2005–2022)
Episode:
The End of Time: Part Two
(2010)
TV-PG | 75 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
With almost everyone on Earth now recast in his image, The Master controls the Earth. He's shocked however when he realises one person hasn't changed; Donna Noble. The Doctor soon ... See full summary »
Director: Euros Lyn | Stars: David Tennant, John Simm, Bernard Cribbins, Timothy Dalton
Votes: 7,312
8.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking Glass
(2014)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Frank tells Agustín what is on his mind, Patrick tries fixing what is broken in his life, while Dom's restaurant pop-up event sees Patrick and Agustín show up, as does Lynn, with a surprising guest.
Director: Andrew Haigh | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, O-T Fagbenle
Votes: 586
9.
DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022)
Episode:
Crisis on Earth-X, Part 4
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The gang comes together for Barry and Iris's wedding, but the ceremony is crashed by villains from Earth-X.
Director: Gregory Smith | Stars: Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz, Franz Drameh
Votes: 3,467
10.
Years and Years (2019)
Episode:
Episode 4
(2019)
TV-MA | 63 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
Daniel embarks on a dangerous quest to bring Viktor home, while Celeste takes a terrible revenge on Stephen. Viv sets her sights on the ultimate prize: 10 Downing Street.
Director: Simon Cellan Jones | Stars: Jessica Hynes, Anne Reid, T'Nia Miller, Russell Tovey
Votes: 1,633
11. Angels in America: Part I - Millennium Approaches (2017)
220 min | Drama
The National Theatre's live theatrical production of Tony Kushner's play 'Angels in America' about New Yorkers grappling with the AIDS crisis during the mid-1980s.
Directors: Marianne Elliott, Bridget Caldwell | Stars: Andrew Garfield, Russell Tovey, Denise Gough, Nathan Lane
Votes: 796
12. Grayson's Art Club (2020– )
Documentary
Grayson Perry, one of Britain's leading artists, brings the nation together through art, making new works and hosting masterclasses set to unleash our collective creativity during lockdown.
Stars: Philippa Perry, Grayson Perry, Joe Lycett, Harry Hill
Votes: 75
13.
Holby City (1999–2022)
Episode:
Soft Centred
(2005)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
Mickie makes an incorrect diagnosis that almost costs a patient her life. Owen fears he will never see Katy again, and Tricia discovers Mark has nowhere to stay. UKTV PLAY description.
Director: Alice Troughton | Stars: Kelly Adams, Amanda Mealing, Sharon D Clarke, Jaye Jacobs
Votes: 45
14. Little Dorrit: An Insight (2009 Video)
44 min | Documentary, Short
Director: Sven Arnstein | Stars: Andrew Davies, Matthew Macfadyen, Jenny Uglow, Lisa Osborne
Votes: 18
15. Doctor Who (2005–2022)
TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.
Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith
Votes: 246,892
16. 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: 52,211
17.
There's Something About Movies (2019–2021)
Episode:
Episode #4.1
(2021)
Comedy, Game-Show
Team captains Michael Sheen and Jennifer Saunders are joined by celeb panelists Dexter Fletcher, Tom Allen, Sindhu Vee and Josh Widdecombe. Alan Carr hosts.
Stars: Tom Allen, Alan Carr, Dexter Fletcher, Jennifer Saunders
Votes: 8
18.
Being Human (2008–2013)
Episode:
The Wolf-Shaped Bullet
(2011)
TV-14 | 56 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
As Nina lies dying in the emergency room, Herrick rescues Mitchell from jail but only to exact revenge upon George, and Annie receives a ghastly invite to visit Purgatory.
Director: Daniel O'Hara | Stars: Lenora Crichlow, Russell Tovey, Aidan Turner, Sinéad Keenan
Votes: 307
19.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking for a Plus-One
(2014)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Patrick is nervous about Richie meeting his family at his sister's wedding. Unsure of himself, Agustín pulls out of an art exhibition and fights with Frank, while Dom ignores Lynn's advice as they prepare for the restaurant pop-up. opening.
Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, O-T Fagbenle
Votes: 538
20.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking for Truth
(2015)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
As he finds it difficult to be around Kevin, Patrick leaves a work party early and ends up spending the day helping out Richie. Meanwhile, Agustín and Eddie grow closer.
Director: Andrew Haigh | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Russell Tovey, Raúl Castillo
Votes: 433
21.
The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode:
Crisis on Earth-X, Part 3
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The gang comes together for Barry and Iris's wedding, but the ceremony is crashed by villains from Earth-X.
Director: Dermott Downs | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes
Votes: 4,276
22. RuPaul's Drag Race UK (2019– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
UK version of RuPaul's hit reality competition show where RuPaul searches for the country's next drag superstar.
Stars: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton
Votes: 4,802
23. In Love With... (2011–2012)
Drama
Celebrities perform their favourite passages from the work of English playwright Noel Coward.
Stars: Simon Callow, Richard Madden, Samuel West, Jonathan Pryce
Votes: 35
24.
Being Human (2008–2013)
Episode:
Though the Heavens Fall
(2011)
TV-14 | 58 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
After McNair and Tom return to the house for aid, DC Reid's determination, unknowingly aided by Annie, to nail the Boxcar Tunnel 20 Murderer proves the catalyst for several revelations and dire consequences.
Director: Daniel O'Hara | Stars: Lenora Crichlow, Russell Tovey, Aidan Turner, Sinéad Keenan
Votes: 245
25.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking for the Promised Land
(2015)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Patrick, Agustín and Dom spend the weekend at the cabin to unwind. In the process, they make new friends and truths are revealed.
Director: Andrew Haigh | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman
Votes: 576
26.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking for Gordon Freeman
(2015)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
In an attempt to cheer himself up and be positive, Patrick decides to throw a Halloween party. However, a series of different occurrences could turn it into the party from Hell.
Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman
Votes: 439
27.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking Top to Bottom
(2015)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Patrick spends his first night with Kevin at his own place, Dom plays in a rugby match, Agustín visits Richie to try and make amends, while Doris' romance with Malik intensifies.
Director: Ryan Fleck | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman
Votes: 448
28. Feud (2017–2024)
TV-MA | 60 min | Biography, Drama
An anthology series centering on famous feuds, including Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, and Truman Capote and the New York elite.
Stars: Jessica Lange, Alison Wright, Naomi Watts, Susan Sarandon
Votes: 26,303
29. Portrait Artist of the Year (2013– )
Family, Reality-TV
Artists around the UK come together to compete for who has the best original celebrity portrait.
Stars: Kate Bryan, Tai Shan Schierenberg, Kathleen Soriano, Joan Bakewell
Votes: 401
30.
Being Human (2008–2013)
Episode:
All God's Children
(2010)
TV-14 | 59 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Mitchell, red with vengeance and fury, penetrates Kemp's compound while George comes upon two upsetting messages that finally put him right to how much they all stand to lose.
Director: Charles Martin | Stars: Lenora Crichlow, Russell Tovey, Aidan Turner, Sinéad Keenan
Votes: 270
31.
Banished (2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2015)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, History
Stubbins volunteers to be the new blacksmith to gain remission on his sentence and is being taught to read and write to the consternation of the colony letter writer Letters Molloy.
Director: Daniel Percival | Stars: Orla Brady, Ewen Bremner, MyAnna Buring, Isabelle Estelle Corbusier
Votes: 106
32.
Banished (2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2015)
TV-MA | 53 min | Drama, History
Mary Johnson shares her past sorrow with the insightful convict Anne Meredith as the camp waits for news of Freeman.
Director: Jeffrey Walker | Stars: Orla Brady, Ewen Bremner, Neil Broome, MyAnna Buring
Votes: 100
33.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking for Glory
(2015)
TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Patrick and Kevin attend a gay gaming convention. Agustín struggles with Eddie's positive status.
Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman
Votes: 413
34.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking Down the Road
(2015)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After seeing Kevin out with Jon, Patrick questions their relationship. Meanwhile, Agustín considers taking a job alongside Eddie at the shelter, Dom finds a surprising guest at Lynn's house, and the gang meet Richie and his new boyfriend.
Director: Ryan Fleck | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman
Votes: 428
35.
Years and Years (2019)
Episode:
Episode 1
(2019)
TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
One night in 2019, politician Vivienne Rook causes a scandal on live TV. At the same time, the Lyons family is united, as Rosie gives birth to a son.
Director: Simon Cellan Jones | Stars: Russell Tovey, Rory Kinnear, T'Nia Miller, Ruth Madeley
Votes: 1,842
36.
Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode:
Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part One
(2019)
TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
The Monitor sends Harbinger to gather the worlds' greatest heroes - Supergirl, The Flash, Green Arrow, Batwoman, White Canary, The Atom and Superman - in preparation for the impending ... See full summary »
Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath
Votes: 3,481
37. Years and Years (2019)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
As Britain slowly turns into a dictatorship throughout the years, the lives of a typical busy family from Manchester converge on one crucial night in 2019.
Stars: Anne Reid, Rory Kinnear, Jessica Hynes, T'Nia Miller
Votes: 33,197
38. Mongrels (2010–2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Nelson 'the urbane fox' and his anthropomorphic animal friends navigate the urban jungle from their home in London's East End in a puppet sitcom for adults.
Stars: Dan Tetsell, Rufus Jones, Katy Brand, Lucy Montgomery
Votes: 1,444
39. The Dog Rescuers (2013– )
TV-PG | Reality-TV
With nearly a quarter of British households owning a dog, they are the nation's favorite pet - but this isn't always reflected in the way some are treated. Here we follow the RSPCA officers... See full summary »
Stars: Alan Davies, Herchy Boal, Anthony Joynes, Russell Tovey
Votes: 62
40.
William and Mary (2003–2005)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2003)
49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A tragedy strains William & Mary's relationship as their kids try to adjust to their new relationship.
Director: Matthew Evans | Stars: Martin Clunes, Julie Graham, Cheryl Campbell, Dominick Baron
Votes: 38
41.
Little Dorrit (2008)
Episode:
Episode #1.14
(2008)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance
Merdle's suicide note reveals that he was a swindler, robbing his investors and leaving thousands ruined. Mrs. Merdle agrees to Fanny's suggestion they do a 'moonlight flit' to escape ... See full summary »
Director: Diarmuid Lawrence | Stars: Anton Lesser, Geoffrey Whitehead, Stephen Marcus, Nicholas Blane
Votes: 162
42.
Sherlock (2010–2017)
Episode:
The Hounds of Baskerville
(2012)
TV-14 | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sherlock and John investigate the ghosts of a young man who has been seeing monstrous hounds out in the woods where his father died.
Director: Paul McGuigan | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves
Votes: 27,848
43.
Mongrels (2010–2011)
Episode:
Kali and the Rickshaw Inferno
(2011)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy
Destiny is on heat,attracting a whole pack of slavering dogs who leave Tony for dead and pursue her back to the pub, where she and the other animals are besieged. To pass the time they make... See full summary »
Director: Adam Miller | Stars: Lucy Montgomery, Rufus Jones, Katy Brand, Dan Tetsell
Votes: 24
44.
Him & Her (2010–2013)
Episode:
The Proposal
(2012)
28 min | Comedy
On Becky and Steve's first anniversary he is anxious to propose but is interrupted by Shelly seeking help for a drunken,foul-mouthed Laura who,after throwing herself at Steve,claims Paul ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Laxton | Stars: Russell Tovey, Sarah Solemani, Ricky Champ, Camille Coduri
Votes: 55
45.
Banished (2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2015)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History
Freeman must tackle bully Marston, who is persisting in stealing his food. Drastic action is required.
Director: Daniel Percival | Stars: Orla Brady, Ewen Bremner, MyAnna Buring, Ryan Corr
Votes: 111
46.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking for Results
(2015)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Patrick has a health scare, Agustín's recklessness lands him in trouble, Doris flirts with a handsome stranger, and Dom finds a location for his new restaurant.
Director: Andrew Haigh | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman
Votes: 446
47.
Looking (2014–2015)
Episode:
Looking for Sanctuary
(2015)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Patrick's mother forces him to spend a day at the zoo with her and his judgmental sister, Dom encounters unexpected money problems which puts pressure on his friendship with Doris, and Agustín runs into a face from the past.
Director: Craig Johnson | Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman
Votes: 389
48.
Queers (2017)
Episode:
More Anger
(2017)
TV-14 | 18 min | Drama
In the 1980s a gay actor struggles with being type-cast as characters who die of AIDS. He develops a relationship with a man he meets in a cruising spot.
Director: Mark Gatiss | Star: Russell Tovey
Votes: 69
49. Gavin & Stacey (2007–2024)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Gavin and Stacey have been continuing their romance on-line and by telephone for the last six months. Now they want to be together but will their friends and family let them?
Stars: Joanna Page, Mathew Horne, Alison Steadman, Ruth Jones
Votes: 22,774
50. Looking (2014–2015)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Three best friends living in San Francisco share the nuances and complexities of contemporary gay relationships as they explore a variety of options, both in love and in life.
Stars: Jonathan Groff, Frankie J. Alvarez, Murray Bartlett, Lauren Weedman
Votes: 21,610