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1. Napoleon and Love (1974)
Episode: Louise (1974)

51 min | Biography, Drama, History

9.4
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Napoleon weds Archduchess Marie-Louise of Austria, a young woman with large sexual appetites. Before long, she is pregnant. Following a difficult labor, she delivers a son and immediately ... See full summary »

Director: Jonathan Alwyn | Stars: Ian Holm, Billie Whitelaw, Susan Wooldridge, Catherine Schell

Votes: 9

2. Napoleon and Love (1974)
Episode: Maria Walewska (1974)

52 min | Biography, Drama, History

9.4
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The Emperor frees Warsaw from the Russians and falls in love with Marie Walewska, who spurns his advances until Polish patriots convince her otherwise. If she becomes Napoleon's mistress, perhaps she can curry favor for Poland.

Director: Jonathan Alwyn | Stars: Ian Holm, Catherine Schell, Peter Jeffrey, Peter Bowles

Votes: 8

3. Napoleon and Love (1974)
Episode: Eleonore (1974)

52 min | Biography, Drama, History

9.0
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Napoleon is the emperor of France but still has no heir. Is he infertile, or is Josephine too old? Napoleon's sister Caroline arranges a new mistress for him, Eleonore, who soon becomes pregnant. But is the child really his?

Director: Derek Bennett | Stars: Ian Holm, Billie Whitelaw, Stephanie Beacham, Diana Quick

Votes: 9

4. Napoleon and Love (1974)
Episode: Maria Luisa (1974)

52 min | Biography, Drama, History

9.0
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Napoleon needs a son and knows that Josephine can never give him one. Josephine's final desperate ploy--spreading rumors of Napoleon's impotence--fails. Napoleon divorces her and demands the hand of the Austrian emperor's daughter.

Director: Derek Bennett | Stars: Ian Holm, Billie Whitelaw, Janina Faye, Peter Bowles

Votes: 9

5. The Guardians (1971)
Episode: I Want You to Understand Me (1971)

Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

8.8
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When a kidnapped member of the Guardians is assassinated, the Prime Minister is sent an ultimatum: restore democracy or face more kidnappings and chaos.

Director: Robert Tronson | Stars: Cyril Luckham, Edward Petherbridge, Derek Smith, Robert Morris

Votes: 7

6. Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973–1974)
Episode: The Likely Lads: A Special Christmas Edition (1974)

44 min | Comedy

8.7
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Terry has passed his driving test and is working as a mini-cab driver. It's Christmas and Bob and Thelma are off to a dance and have Terry as their cab driver. However Bob and Thelma row ... See full summary »

Director: Bernard Thompson | Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth, Lilian Grassom

Votes: 86

7. Secret Army (1977–1979)
Episode: Sound of Thunder (1979)

Drama, History, War

8.6
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The Allied advance reaches Belgium, and the Germans are planning to leave Brussels. Bradley establishes contact with other members of the local resistance. Brussels residents are becoming ... See full summary »

Director: Tristan de Vere Cole | Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Juliet Hammond, Clifford Rose

Votes: 49

8. Secret Army (1977–1979)

50 min | Drama, History, War

8.5
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During World War II, a Belgian resistance movement called Lifeline, based in Brussels, organises the return of Allied airmen who have been shot down by the Luftwaffe to the United Kingdom.

Stars: Bernard Hepton, Angela Richards, Clifford Rose, Juliet Hammond

Votes: 1,618

9. When the Boat Comes In (1976–1981)

50 min | Drama, History

8.4
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Set in Gallowshields on Tyneside between the 2 World Wars, this story follows the life of ex-sergeant Jack Ford and the Seaton family as they deal with the aftermath of the Great War, the Great 1920s Depression and trade union activists.

Stars: James Bolam, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale

Votes: 487

10. Poldark (1975–1977)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance

8.3
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In 1783, Ross Poldark returns from the American wars to his native Cornwall to right wrongs and reunite with the love of his life.

Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Clive Francis, Jill Townsend

Votes: 1,198

11. Man of Straw (1972)

270 min | Drama

8.3
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A politically ambitious man rises to power in a German provincial town at the end of the nineteenth century.

Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Phillips, Judy Cornwell, Denis Carey

Votes: 22

12. London's Burning (1988–2002)
Episode: Episode #2.3 (1989)

51 min | Drama

8.3
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A possible leak from a nuclear flask causes unexpected troubles for Tate. Meanwhile Hallam is dealing with an incident of racism at another station.

Director: John Reardon | Stars: Gerard Horan, Glen Murphy, Rupert Baker, Mark Arden

Votes: 13

13. The Expert (1968–1976)

50 min | Crime, Drama

8.2
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Professor John Hardy is a forensic scientist who works not only for the police but also for other interested parties.

Stars: Marius Goring, Ann Morrish, Victor Winding, Michael Farnsworth

Votes: 42

14. The Guardians (1971)

60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

8.2
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In a declining England of the 1980s, the UK has broken up and England is ruled by a fascist military force called "The Guardians."

Stars: Gwyneth Powell, Cyril Luckham, David Burke, Derek Smith

Votes: 92

15. ITV Television Playhouse (1955–1967)

60 min | Drama

8.2
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Richard O. Sullivan as a child genius in the play "Honour Bright".

Stars: Campbell Singer, Thomas Heathcote, Richard Caldicot, June Brown

Votes: 66

16. Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode: Time Expired (1970)

Crime, Drama

8.2
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When Sergeant Jackson spots ex-convict Ingram, the task force suspect the recently released former prisoner is trying to located a loot of stolen bullion which had been hidden at an unknown... See full summary »

Director: David Sullivan Proudfoot | Stars: Stratford Johns, Norman Bowler, David Allister, Susan Tebbs

Votes: 7

17. Poldark (1975–1977)
Episode: Episode #1.9 (1975)

TV-MA | 52 min | Drama, History, Romance

8.2
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After Ross is released on bail on charges of looting a wrecked ship, the Warleggans stubborn witnesses in order to have him legally executed.

Director: Kenneth Ives | Stars: Robin Ellis, Angharad Rees, Tim Barlow, John White

Votes: 34

18. The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game (1979–1980)
Episode: Trackdown (1979)

53 min | Mystery

8.2
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In the high-stakes sport of horse racing, the rich only want to get richer. As Sid learns to use his new prosthetic hand, he and Chico investigate why a winning horse keeps losing to long ... See full summary »

Director: Lawrence Gordon Clark | Stars: Mike Gwilym, Mick Ford, Leslie Sands, Jeremy Clyde

Votes: 10

19. Napoleon and Love (1974)
Episode: Georgina (1974)

53 min | Biography, Drama, History

8.2
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Now first consul of France and on the brink of becoming emperor, Napoleon takes a series of mistresses. The greatest threat to Josephine is an ambitious young actress, Mademoiselle George, whom Napoleon calls Georgina.

Director: Don Leaver | Stars: Ian Holm, Billie Whitelaw, Nicola Pagett, Joyce Heron

Votes: 9

20. The First Churchills (1969)

564 min | Biography, Drama, History

8.1
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The lives of John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, and his wife Sarah.

Stars: John Neville, Susan Hampshire, John Standing, Robert Robinson

Votes: 272

21. Now and Then (1983–1984)

30 min | Comedy

8.1
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A family man in his 40s is contemplating selling the house that he has lived in since childhood, which incorporated the years of the Second World War. Each episode jumps back from the ... See full summary »

Stars: Bernard Holley, Jill Kerman, John Alford, Sam Kelly

Votes: 11

22. Survivors (1975–1977)

50 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

8.0
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A community of survivors struggle to stay alive in the wake of a global pandemic known as the Death that wiped out 99.98% of humanity.

Stars: Lucy Fleming, Ian McCulloch, Denis Lill, Stephen Dudley

Votes: 1,440

23. The Onedin Line (1971–1980)
Episode: The Stowaway (1977)

TV-PG | Adventure, Drama, Romance

8.0
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On the eve of his voyage to Montevideo, Letty tells James she will marry him - in her own good time. She also gives William financial backing for his engineering schemes. Samuel meanwhile ... See full summary »

Director: Gerald Blake | Stars: Peter Gilmore, Jessica Benton, Howard Lang, Brian Rawlinson

Votes: 11

24. Villains (1972)

60 min | Drama

7.9
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An anthology series of dramas looking at the criminal classes.

Stars: David Daker, William Marlowe, Tom Adams, Martin Shaw

Votes: 35

25. New Scotland Yard (1972–1974)
Episode: Diamonds Are Never Forever (1973)

51 min | Crime, Drama

7.9
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Two masked men burst into the home of wealthy jeweller Elliot Ryan and his wife Carlotta, and rob them of many valuable items. Kingdom and Ward suspect the job was set up by someone who ... See full summary »

Director: Oliver Horsbrugh | Stars: John Woodvine, John Carlisle, Michael Culver, Denise Buckley

Votes: 9

26. The First Churchills (1969)
Episode: Trial of Strength (1969)

TV-Y | 44 min | Biography, Drama, History

7.9
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King James II travels to Catholic Ireland where he is welcomed by the population, with the exception of a few Protestant dominated communities. It is clear that he will push his claim to ... See full summary »

Director: David Giles | Stars: John Neville, Susan Hampshire, Margaret Tyzack, John Standing

Votes: 20

27. Play for Today (1970–1984)

75 min | Comedy, Drama

7.8
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A British television anthology drama series that aired on BBC1 between 1970 and 1984.

Stars: Alison Steadman, Nigel Hawthorne, Tony Caunter, David Daker

Votes: 393

28. Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? (1973–1974)

30 min | Comedy

7.8
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Returning from the Army, Terry finds his best mate Bob is marrying Thelma, Terry's former partner. Their lives intertwine as Terry reintegrates, challenging the relationships between the three.

Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth, Sheila Fearn

Votes: 1,285

29. Wish Me Luck (1987–1990)

TV-14 | 1,142 min | Drama, History, War

7.8
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The Second World War experiences of brave women recruited as undercover agents behind enemy lines.

Stars: Jane Asher, Michael J. Jackson, Kate Buffery, Jane Snowden

Votes: 410

30. Ripping Yarns (1976–1979)

TV-PG | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy

7.8
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This show is a collection of tales that make for "ripping good" television. Sir Michael Palin played a different lead character in each yarn.

Stars: Michael Palin, Charles McKeown, Barbara New, David Griffin

Votes: 1,704

31. Hine (1971)

60 min | Drama

7.8
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Stories of Joe Hine, a British Arms Salesman.

Stars: Barrie Ingham, Sarah Craze, Colin Gordon, John Steiner

Votes: 20

32. Play Away (1971–1984)

Comedy, Family, Music

7.7
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Songs, jokes and sketches with Brian Cant and the Play Away crew.

Stars: Brian Cant, Jonathan Cohen, Spike Heatley, Alan Rushton

Votes: 64

33. Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971)

50 min | Drama

7.7
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Dr. Finlay is a member of a medical practice in the Scottish town of Tannochbrae during the late 1920s.

Stars: Bill Simpson, Andrew Cruickshank, Barbara Mullen, Eric Woodburn

Votes: 143

34. Rosie (1977–1981)

30 min | Comedy

7.7
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Sitcom about PC Penrose, 'Rosie' to his friends, a police officer in the fictitious Yorkshire town of Ravensbay.

Stars: Paul Greenwood, Tony Haygarth, Lorraine Peters, Frankie Jordan

Votes: 58

35. Hot Metal (1986–1989)
Episode: Unleash the Kracken (1988)

26 min | Comedy

7.7
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A Royal Commission is about to put a drastic end to the runaway sales of Twiggy Rathbone's Daily Crucible. The only thing that can stop Lord Gilbert's report is a little underhand work - or a genuine story of international importance.

Director: Nic Phillips | Stars: Caroline Milmoe, Richard Wilson, Adrian Gilpin, Clare Clifford

Votes: 11

36. The Onedin Line (1971–1980)

TV-PG | 50 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

7.6
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James Onedin marries Anne Webster in order to get his hands on a ship. However the marriage turns out to be one of true love. James is ruthless in his attempt to get a shipping line started in Liverpool of the 1860s.

Stars: Peter Gilmore, Jessica Benton, Howard Lang, Mary Webster

Votes: 1,118

37. Hot Metal (1986–1989)

Comedy

7.6
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The 'Crucible' is a new muck-raking tabloid newspaper in London. Managing editor Russell Spam is always on the lookout for the latest dirt and gossip, while senior editor Harold Stringer ... See full summary »

Stars: Robert Hardy, Richard Kane, Geoffrey Palmer, Richard Wilson

Votes: 124

38. Wish Me Luck (1987–1990)
Episode: Episode #3.4 (1990)

TV-14 | 51 min | Drama, History, War

7.6
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Twenty villagers from Courmont are killed in reprisal for Rex,who renounces God and quits the church. Whilst Emily has to break it to Kit and Renard that the uprising must be aborted,Faith ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Hays | Stars: Jane Asher, Jane Snowden, Catherine Schell, Michael J. Jackson

Votes: 15

39. Villains (1972)
Episode: Sand Dancer (1972)

Drama

7.6
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Escaped bank robber Tel Boldon is determined to get home to South Shields to see his girl Rita before the cops catch up to him. After a series of narrow escapes, a ride from an amorous ... See full summary »

Director: Robert Tronson | Stars: Alun Armstrong, Rosalind Elliot, Catherine Terris, John White

Votes: 8

40. Crown Court (1972–2007)
Episode: Royalties: Part 1 (1976)

TV-14 | Drama

7.6
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Terence Healey, an admitted career criminal turned used car dealer, spent almost two years in prison and faced three trials before being acquitted of involvement in an armed robbery. He is ... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Robinson | Stars: Morris Perry, Jack Shepherd, Charles Keating, John White

Votes: 7

41. In Sickness and in Health (1985–1992)
Episode: Christmas Special (1989)

Comedy

7.6
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Facing another Christmas with a frugal dinner Alf cons the vicar into giving him a Christmas hamper but Mrs Hollingbery refuses to accept it because it has been dishonestly obtained. So Alf... See full summary »

Director: Richard Boden | Stars: Warren Mitchell, Carmel McSharry, Bill Maynard, Tricia Kelly

Votes: 20

42. Play School (1964–1988)

20 min | Family

7.5
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Stories, fun, and things to make and do for pre-school children.

Stars: Carol Chell, Brian Cant, Julie Stevens, Johnny Ball

Votes: 111

43. The Dick Francis Thriller: The Racing Game (1979–1980)

309 min | Mystery

7.5
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The cases of a disabled jockey turned private detective specializing in investigations involving horse racing.

Stars: Mike Gwilym, Mick Ford, James Maxwell, Susan Wooldridge

Votes: 67

44. Napoleon and Love (1974)

469 min | Biography, Drama, History

7.4
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A dramatized account of Napoleon's love life and his many women. From first love, marriage, and betrayal with Josephine, liaisons with actresses, his love for the beautiful patriotic Marie ... See full summary »

Stars: Ian Holm, Billie Whitelaw, Peter Bowles, Peter Jeffrey

Votes: 87

45. Premiere (1977–1980)

30 min | Drama

7.4
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A series of anthologies highlighting the initial projects of directors venturing into television drama filmmaking.

Stars: Phil Daniels, Johnny Allan, David Parfitt, Brian Poyser

Votes: 10

46. When the Boat Comes In (1976–1981)
Episode: Angel on Horseback (1976)

53 min | Drama, History

7.4
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Nurse Rosie Trotter returns to Gallowshields and is mutually attracted to Tom, though, out of respect for Mary, they agree to postpone their wedding for a year. Mick Murphy, Bella's uncle, ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Hays | Stars: Susan Jameson, James Garbutt, Jean Heywood, John Nightingale

Votes: 14

47. Crown Court (1972–2007)

TV-14 | 25 min | Drama

7.3
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A courtroom drama in which each case is usually presented in three episodes. At the end of the third episode, a jury of "ordinary people" comes to a verdict on the evidence presented.

Stars: Peter Wheeler, Joseph Berry, Richard Colson, Derek Hockridge

Votes: 348

48. New Scotland Yard (1972–1974)

60 min | Crime, Drama

7.3
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Detectives at New Scotland Yard solve extraordinary, mysterious crimes.

Stars: John Woodvine, John Carlisle, Michael Turner, Clive Francis

Votes: 71

49. Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode: The Lie (1970)

90 min | Comedy, Drama

7.3
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A couple are trapped in their marriage and way of life. Locked up in their bourgeois inferno.

Director: Alan Bridges | Stars: Frank Finlay, Gemma Jones, Adam Tandy, Lysandre De La Haye

Votes: 86

50. Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)

50 min | Crime, Drama

7.2
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1970s BBC police drama with experienced cops DCS Charlie Barlow and DS John Watt who lead a task force charged with tackling the toughest cases Thamesford has to offer.

Stars: Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Lloyd Meredith, Terence Rigby

Votes: 115



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