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1. The London Programme (1975–2008)
60 min | News
London Regional Current Affairs programme. Some weeks political, some weeks cultural. Greg Dyke was the Deputy Editor.
Stars: Trevor Phillips, Godfrey Hodgson, John Taylor, Andrew Phillips
Votes: 54
2.
Genius of Britain: The Scientists Who Changed the World (2010)
Episode:
A Roomful of Brilliant Minds
(2010)
48 min | Documentary
A second generation of British scientists includes the son of a boat builder, a charismatic risk-taker, an unsung botanist pioneer, and the visionary who kick-started the Industrial Revolution by perfecting the steam engine.
Directors: Christopher Sykes, Jonathan Rudd | Stars: Jim Al-Khalili, Richard Dawkins, James Dyson, Stephen Hawking
Votes: 8
3. Treasures of the British Library (2016–2018)
Documentary
Stars: Michelle Gomez, Laura Fraser, Meera Syal, Benjamin Zephaniah
Votes: 8
4.
Horizon (1964– )
Episode:
Cloning the First Human
(2001)
Documentary
Stars: Stephen Mangan, Severino Antinori, Henry Cordes, Susan Cordes
Votes: 7
5.
Genius of Britain: The Scientists Who Changed the World (2010)
Episode:
Asking Big Questions
(2010)
46 min | Documentary
Recent advances probing the secrets of DNA, human nature, and nanotechnology are explored, and Stephen Hawking and Richard Dawkins have a thought-provoking exchange about the future that faces us all.
Directors: Michael Waterhouse, Jonathan Rudd | Stars: Jim Al-Khalili, Richard Dawkins, James Dyson, Stephen Hawking
Votes: 8
6. Child of Our Time (2000– )
Documentary
Hosted by Professor Robert Winston, this BBC television project started in the year 2000 and will follow the lives of twenty-five British children and their families over the next twenty ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Winston, Alex Cutting
Votes: 139
7. Horizon (I) (1964– )
50 min | Documentary
British documentary series that covers a variety of subjects in science and philosophy.
Stars: Paul Vaughan, Jack Fortune, Dilly Barlow, Colin Riach
Votes: 1,149
8. The Human Body (1998)
50 min | Documentary
The BBC explores the human body from the inside out as never before.
Stars: Robert Winston, Andrew Blackall, Phillippa, Jeff
Votes: 732
9.
Brave New World with Stephen Hawking (2011– )
Episode:
Biology
(2011)
46 min | Documentary
The experts unearth the amazing breakthroughs transforming the resilience and strength of the human body, including the possibility of humans regenerating their own hearts.
Stars: Maggie Aderin-Pocock, David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins, Stephen Hawking
Votes: 9
11. Brave New World with Stephen Hawking (2011– )
46 min | Documentary
These machines will completely transform the way we live. Be whisked into the future in a driverless car, then watch as motorized artificial limbs transform paraplegics into pedestrians--and average humans into bionic miracles.
Stars: Stephen Hawking, Kathy Sykes, David Attenborough, Richard Dawkins
Votes: 144
12. Human Instinct (2002– )
Documentary
A record film from collection of BBC in detail will tell about basic human instincts and about that, how at one time due to them humanity accomplished a swift evolution jump.
Stars: Robert Winston, Nic Gilder
Votes: 124
13. Mark Lawson Talks to... (2003–2015)
60 min | Talk-Show
A series in which arts presenter Mark Lawson has a 60-minute in-depth conversation with a notable figure.
Stars: Mark Lawson, Noel Gallagher, Terry Wogan, Celia Imrie
Votes: 76
14.
Toy Stories (2009–2014)
Episode:
Plasticine
(2009)
51 min | Documentary
James designs and builds a garden where all the flowers, trees and garden furniture are made of plasticine. He enters it in the Chelsea Flower Show, much to the disdain of the event's organisers.
Director: Graham Strong | Stars: James May, Jane Asher, Paul Baker, Alex Baulkwill
Votes: 65
15. Genius of Britain: The Scientists Who Changed the World (2010)
Documentary
Charismatic men of action and reclusive eccentrics. Eureka moments and serendipitous strokes of luck. Discoveries born of crisis and insatiable curiosity. The history of scientific progress... See full summary »
Stars: Jim Al-Khalili, Richard Dawkins, James Dyson, Stephen Hawking
Votes: 159
16.
The British (2012–2014)
Episode:
People Power
(2014)
43 min | Documentary
The Norman Conquest of 1066 transformed Britain, as William the Conqueror sought to assert his power over the whole of England by dismantling the Anglo-Saxon aristocracy and crushing ... See full summary »
Directors: Nick Green, Marion Milne | Stars: Rory Berry, Russell Brand, David Carpenter, Tracey Emin
Votes: 12
17. Toy Stories (2009–2014)
60 min | Documentary
James May travels all over Britain to show the origins of some toys, and creates amazing things with them.
Stars: James May, Sim Oakley, Oz Clarke, Tiff Needell
Votes: 1,181
18. Mind Games (2003–2006)
30 min | Game-Show
A fun-packed BBC TV panel game of puzzles, anagrams and conundrums. Regular team captains are Richard Wiseman and Kathy Sykes.
Stars: Kathy Sykes, Michael Rosen, Marcus du Sautoy, Simon Singh
Votes: 11
19.
The Human Body (1998)
Episode:
An Everyday Miracle
(1998)
Documentary
The whole process of pregnancy of a woman.
Stars: Jeff, Phillippa, Robert Winston
Votes: 12
21.
Casualty @ Holby City (2005– )
Episode:
Interactive: Something We Can Do
(2005)
58 min | Drama
Factual-based episode of the two drama series in which viewers voted to decide the recipient of an organ transplant.
Director: Shani Grewal | Stars: Robert Winston, Simon MacCorkindale, Susan Cookson, Luisa Bradshaw-White
Votes: 8
22.
10 O'Clock Live (2011–2013)
Episode:
Episode #1.7
(2011)
Comedy, News
Lord Robert Winston and Conservative Dr Daniel Poulter MP discuss the NHS reforms with David Mitchell; Meanwhile Charlie Brooker looks at Gadaffi, Charlie Sheen's week and the iPad 2 launch; and Jimmy Carr attempts some product placement.
Directors: Andrew Chaplin, Gavin O'Grady, Barbara Wiltshire | Stars: Charlie Brooker, Jimmy Carr, Lauren Laverne, David Mitchell
Votes: 7
23. Have I Got News for You (1990– )
29 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
Long-running satirical news quiz featuring regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton. Originally chaired by Angus Deayton, the series has adopted "guest hosts" since 2002.
Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton, Alexander Armstrong
Votes: 5,482
24. The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures (2010– )
Documentary
The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures are annual lectures by the Royal Institution presenting scientific subjects the general public in an entertaining manner (since 1825), this series has been broadcast by BBC four since 2010.
Stars: Mark Miodownik, Bruce Hood, Peter Wothers, Alison Woollard
Votes: 31
25. My Crazy Life (2006– )
24 min | Documentary
A series of single documentaries by new directors about teenagers who are trying to change their worlds.
Stars: William Ash, Mark Frost, Paul Humpoletz, Ritchie Zealand
Votes: 9
26.
Walking with Cavemen (2003)
Episode:
Savage Family
(2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, History
Homo agasta display the beginnings of families, tool making, team work and vocal communications. Some migrate out of Africa resulting in the evolution of additional human species in different parts of the world.
Directors: Richard Dale, Pierre de Lespinois | Stars: Robert Winston, Marva Alexander, Alec Baldwin, Christian Bradley
Votes: 72
27.
Walking with Cavemen (2003)
Episode:
The Survivors
(2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, History
Robert Winston follows the final evolutionary push of mankind's ancestors, and discovers the key that makes us human.
Directors: Richard Dale, Pierre de Lespinois | Stars: Robert Winston, Alec Baldwin, Christian Bradley, Suzanne Cave
Votes: 69
28.
The British (2012–2014)
Episode:
Tale of Two Cities
(2014)
43 min | Documentary
The development of London during the Victorian era - the rapidly expanding city at the heart of the British Empire - saw society's divisions become increasingly pronounced. The grandeur of ... See full summary »
Directors: Louise Hooper, Marion Milne | Stars: Ioan Gruffudd, Jeremy Black, Jason Delplanque, Neil Faulkner
Votes: 8
31.
The Human Body (1998)
Episode:
The End of Life
(1998)
Documentary
Stars: Hannelorre, Herbie, Robert Winston
Votes: 7
32. Walking with Cavemen (2003)
120 min | Documentary, History
The great follow-up to 'Walking with Dinosaurs' and 'Walking with Beasts', presented by Professor Robert Winston, explains the story of human evolution.
Stars: Robert Winston, Alec Baldwin, Andrew Sachs, Alex Palmer
Votes: 1,445
33. After Dark (1987–2003)
180 min | Talk-Show
A groundbreaking British late-night discussion show broadcast live with no scheduled end time.
Stars: Ian Kennedy, Tony Wilson, John Underwood, Anthony Clare
Votes: 22
34. 60 Minutes (1968– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, News
The classic long-running prime time TV investigative news magazine.
Stars: Andrew Rooney, Lesley Stahl, Steve Kroft, Morley Safer
Votes: 4,346
35. The Cook Report (1987–1999)
30 min | Documentary
The Cook Report was a British current affairs television program shown on ITV, produced for the network by Central Television from 1987 to 1996.
Stars: Roger Cook, Kim Howells, William 'Duke' Meeks, Ray Wyre
Votes: 34
36. Doctor Who Live: The Next Doctor (2013 TV Special)
TV-PG | 31 min | Talk-Show
Peter Capaldi is introduced as Zoe Ball hosts a live celebration in which the next actor to land Doctor Who's lead role is revealed, in the company of former cast members and celebrity fans.
Director: Simon Staffurth | Stars: Zoë Ball, Jenna Coleman, Bernard Cribbins, Peter Davison
Votes: 324
37. The Book Show (2006–2013)
Talk-Show
Stars: Mariella Frostrup, Alexander McCall Smith, Jenny Colgan, Anthony Horowitz
Votes: 18
38.
Walking with Cavemen (2003)
Episode:
Blood Brothers
(2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, History
At this stage several kinds of ape men populated Africa, each with its own unique adaptations. These species were doomed as the African continent grew increasingly arid, but a new human species well adapted to a hot dry climate emerged.
Directors: Richard Dale, Pierre de Lespinois | Stars: Robert Winston, Marva Alexander, Alec Baldwin, Christian Bradley
Votes: 71
39.
The Human Body (1998)
Episode:
Raging Teens
(1998)
Documentary
Professor Robert Winston looks at the physical changes brought about by puberty. Footage shot inside the body reveals how sexual development happens.
Stars: Andrew Blackall, Beatrice Maude, Robert Winston
Votes: 12
40.
Walking with Cavemen (2003)
Episode:
First Ancestors
(2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Documentary, History
As Africa transitions from forest to Savannah the world's first bipedal ape, australopithecus, evolved and flourished in the new environment.
Directors: Richard Dale, Pierre de Lespinois | Stars: Robert Winston, Marva Alexander, Alec Baldwin, Christian Bradley
Votes: 75
41. Parkinson (1971–2007)
50 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Journalist Michael Parkinson interviews a broad range of the most famous people in the world.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Marian Montgomery, Billy Connolly, Barry Humphries
Votes: 803
42. The British (2012–2014)
Documentary
Series about the 2000 years tumultuous history of Britain. Seven part series with a Journey from the Roman invasion to the coronation of Elizabeth II in 1953.
Stars: Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Portillo, Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons
Votes: 196
43. Breakfast with Frost (1993–2005)
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: David Frost, Iain Duncan Smith, Charles Kennedy, Tony Blair
Votes: 69
45.
The Late Late Show with James Corden (2015–2023)
Episode:
Nicolas Cage/Aaron Paul/Robert Winston
TV-14 | Comedy, Talk-Show
Actor Nicolas Cage (movie, "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent"); actor Aaron Paul (TV series "Westworld" and "Better Call Saul", movie "Dual"); a science demonstration by Prof. Robert Winston;
Stars: James Corden, Reggie Watts, Nicolas Cage, Aaron Paul
Votes: 10
46. 10 O'Clock Live (2011–2013)
Comedy, News
An informative and humourous take on the world of current affairs.
Stars: Charlie Brooker, Jimmy Carr, Lauren Laverne, David Mitchell
Votes: 693
47. Panorama (I) (1953– )
40 min | Documentary, News
Long-running factual programme reporting on all aspects of life in Britain.
Stars: Fred Emery, David Dimbleby, Richard Lindley, Richard Dimbleby
Votes: 599
48. Timeshift (2002–2017)
60 min | Documentary
Series looking at changes in British society, employing archive footage from the BBC and other sources.
Stars: Veronika Hyks, Tamsin Greig, Kim Newman, Andrew Martin
Votes: 74
49. Comic Relief: Red Nose Day 2011 (2011 TV Special)
Comedy
Stars: Lenny Henry, Claudia Winkleman, Michael McIntyre, Graham Norton
Votes: 29
50. Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster (2003 TV Movie)
70 min | Drama
A drama telling the story of the life of the writer of Frankenstein. Telling of her influences, her writing and her personal life.
Director: Mary Downes | Stars: Robert Winston, David Schofield, Lucy Davenport, Raphaella Pester
Votes: 54