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1.
Detectorists (2014–2022)
Episode:
Episode #3.6
(2017)
Not Rated | 29 min | Comedy
As Kate moves onto Toni's houseboat allowing Toni to move in with her father, Lance and Andy call a truce with Art and Paul, allowing them to excavate the potentially valuable field. Thanks... See full summary »
Director: Mackenzie Crook | Stars: Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Alexa Davies, Rebecca Callard
Votes: 602
2.
BBC Proms (2011– )
Episode:
Prom 20: Horrible Histories Big Prom Party
(2011)
Music
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Nick Collon, Aurora Orchestra, Kids Company Choir, Choirs from the Music Centre
Votes: 36
3.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #5.12
(2013)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Family, History
Featuring a female dinosaur expert who sells seashells down on the seashore, Brian the handsome scientist reveals the weird wonders of the Greek Universe, TV's fastest-talking pensioner, ... See full summary »
Directors: Dominic Brigstocke, Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 29
4.
Here We Go (2020– )
Episode:
Mum's New Tattoo
(2024)
29 min | Comedy, Drama
Rachel's decision to get a tattoo runs up against her obnoxiously low pain threshold. Paul struggles with helmet problems. Sue laments finally moving out of the family home. A literal shotgun wedding for Robin and Cherry proves foolish.
Stars: Katherine Parkinson, Elena Dinca, Jude Morgan-Collie, Freya Parks
Votes: 31
5. Comic Relief 2023 (2023 TV Special)
180 min | Comedy
Stars: Zoë Ball, Joel Dommett, Paddy McGuinness, A.J. Odudu
Votes: 7
6. Queen Elizabeth and Paddington Bear Film (2022)
2 min | Short, Comedy
Paddington learns that The Queen also loves marmalade sandwiches. He shows Her Majesty where he hides his sandwiches, and The Queen also shows where she keeps hers.
Director: Gary Freedman | Stars: Ben Whishaw, Simon Farnaby, Queen Elizabeth II
Votes: 326
7.
Yonderland (2013–2016)
Episode:
It's The Thought That Counts
(2016)
45 min | Comedy, Fantasy
The people on both sides of the portal celebrate the holiday season. Debbie learns about the Yonderland holiday of "Thanktival" and the elders and their children sing to save the realm. Negatus hatches a plan to steal everyone's presents.
Director: Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 39
8. Screenwipe (2006–2020)
TV-MA | 30 min | Documentary, Comedy
Satirical TV show critique.
Stars: Charlie Brooker, Al Campbell, David Firth, Diane Morgan
Votes: 2,501
9.
Yonderland (2013–2016)
Episode:
The Negatus Redemption
(2016)
22 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Debbie attempts to free Negatus from jail and comes face to face with some of Yonderland's most bizarre and lawless characters, the Sister Brothers. Peter's dad questions if Peter and Debbie's planned move to Glasgow is a good idea.
Director: David Sant | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Anthony Head, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 25
10. Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
28 min | Comedy, Family, History
A group of British comedians show the sides of history they don't teach you in school. From the 'Savage Stone Age' to the 'Troublesome 20th Century', you see the full side to history.
Stars: Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby, Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 6,025
11. Strutter (2006–2007)
22 min | Comedy
Michael 'Mike' Strutter is a fictional character of an MTV show, Strutter. He was created and is played by Paul Kaye, the comedian and actor behind the character Dennis Pennis.
Stars: Paul Kaye, Paul Garner, Lucy Montgomery, Thaila Zucchi
Votes: 1,046
12. Detectorists (2014–2022)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The lives of two eccentric metal detectorists, who spend their days plodding along ploughed tracks and open fields, hoping to disturb the tedium by unearthing the fortune of a lifetime.
Stars: Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Rachael Stirling, Gerard Horan
Votes: 21,410
13.
Strutter (2006–2007)
Episode:
Episode #2.7
(2007)
Comedy
Director: Adam Wimpenny | Stars: Paul Kaye, Sharon Horgan, Simon Farnaby, Charles Towning
Votes: 7
14.
Ghosts (2019–2023)
Episode:
Part of the Family
(2021)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
While Alison and Mike gear up to make a big investment, the Captain and Kitty work with the other ghosts to solve an unfolding mystery before it's too late.
Director: Nick Collett | Stars: Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 581
15.
The Mighty Boosh (2003–2007)
Episode:
The Power of the Crimp
(2007)
TV-PG | 29 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Vince and Howard meet their match, Lance Dior and Harold Boom. Only crimping can save them now.
Director: Paul King | Stars: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Dave Brown, Michael Fielding
Votes: 338
16.
Ghosts (2019–2023)
Episode:
The Thomas Thorne Affair
(2020)
TV-14 | 28 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A discovery in the house leads Thomas to go down memory lane, but as Alison comes to realise, memory and reality don't always go hand-in-hand when ghostly witnesses are eager to tell their own versions of events.
Director: Tom Kingsley | Stars: Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 796
17.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #2.1
(2010)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, History
Rotten Romans - a very unpleasant Roman banquet. Terrible Tudors - Shakespeare's invented words. Incredible Incas - an Incan shampoo advert. Vile Victorians - inventing Badminton. Stupid ... See full summary »
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 45
18.
Clatterford (2006–2009)
Episode:
Ladies in Lavender
(2009)
29 min | Comedy
Eileen is pleased to announce that Charles Dance will be addressing the Guild and hires a marquee for him. Everyone still believes that he is to be moving into the barn conversion but Jock ... See full summary »
Stars: Sue Johnston, Dawn French, Suzy Aitchison, Maggie Steed
Votes: 23
19.
Ghosts (2019–2023)
Episode:
Carpe Diem
(2023)
TV-14 | Comedy, Fantasy
Robin has an realization that has a profound impact on the ghosts.
Director: Simon Hynd | Stars: Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 319
20.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Song Special
(2013)
TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy, Family, History
A special episode featuring all your favourite songs from the series!
Directors: Dominic Brigstocke, Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 19
21.
Yonderland (2013–2016)
Episode:
The Time Being
(2016)
23 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Cuddly Dick attempts to maintain control of the local population in every devious way imaginable. Negatus leads Debbie to where the missing people of Yonderland are held. But little does she know, Cuddly Dick is waiting for her.
Director: Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Stephen Fry, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 30
22.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #2.2
(2010)
TV-G | 29 min | Comedy, Family, History
Putrid Pirates - Basil Hood steals a cow. Historical Hospital - Pirate Doctor. Woeful Second World War - World War 2 Art show. Groovy Greeks - Evil-Spirit-Prevention-Door-Frame-Jar. Stupid ... See full summary »
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 42
23.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #3.8
(2011)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, History
HHTV reporter Mike Peabody gets caught up in the French Revolution, Henry VIII enjoys a highly dangerous sport for children, Saxon King Ethelred the Unready suffers online bullying from the... See full summary »
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 27
24.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #2.11
(2010)
TV-G | 29 min | Comedy, Family, History
Barmy Roman emperor Caligula fails to invade Britain so collects seashells instead, King Henry VIII plays tennis while Anne Boleyn is executed, and some naughty Saxon monks throw a funky party.
Directors: Dominic Brigstocke, Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 28
25.
Ghosts (2019–2023)
Episode:
Gone Gone
(2022)
TV-14 | Comedy, Fantasy
Wholly unprepared, Alison and Mike are forced to host a last-minute children's party.
Director: Simon Hynd | Stars: Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 409
26.
The Midnight Beast (2012– )
Episode:
Boyband
(2012)
22 min | Comedy
The Midnight Beast have had enough of their budget starving-artist lifestyle. Chevy is just not cutting the mustard as their manager any more. The guys want money and fame, and they want it... See full summary »
Director: Ben Gregor | Stars: Stefan Abingdon, Ashley Horne, Dru Wakely, Ryan Pope
Votes: 7
27.
Ghosts (2021– )
Episode:
The Christmas Spirit, Part Two
(2022)
TV-PG | Comedy, Fantasy
Thorfinn starts to enjoy himself, and Jay tries to make up with Bela.
Director: Jaime Eliezer Karas | Stars: Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Brandon Scott Jones, Danielle Pinnock
Votes: 569
28.
Ghosts (2019–2023)
Episode:
It's Behind You
(2022)
TV-14 | Comedy, Fantasy
The spectres are touched to discover that Alison has given them each a Christmas gift, so they rack their brains to come up with a special present for her in return.
Director: Simon Hynd | Stars: Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 372
29.
Ghosts (2021– )
Episode:
Holes Are Bad
(2024)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Fantasy
When Sam and Jay leave the ghosts home alone for the weekend in an attempt to have a romantic getaway, shocking revelations are made about two of Woodstone's beloved spirits.
Director: Jude Weng | Stars: Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Brandon Scott Jones, Danielle Pinnock
Votes: 269
30.
Detectorists (2014–2022)
Episode:
Episode 6
(2014)
Not Rated | 29 min | Comedy
Lance learns that Maggie has known about his lottery win whilst Andy wins back Becky by selling his detecting equipment and promising to give up his activity. In the pub they meet Larry ... See full summary »
Director: Mackenzie Crook | Stars: Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Lucy Benjamin, Adam Riches
Votes: 491
31.
Detectorists (2014–2022)
Episode:
Episode #3.5
(2017)
Not Rated | 28 min | Comedy
As Lance and Andy determine to save an oak tree in their field Kate puts in a good word for her father with Toni, with positive results. Andy is also pleased to discover a run-down cottage ... See full summary »
Director: Mackenzie Crook | Stars: Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Simon Farnaby, Paul Casar
Votes: 360
32. Ghosts (2019–2023)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
A group of spirits restlessly squabble in an abandoned country house. To their despair, a young couple inherits the house with hopeful plans to renovate it into a luxury hotel.
Stars: Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 26,633
33. Utopia (I) (2013–2014)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
After a group of people, who meet online, discover a bizarre graphic novel which seems to hold mysterious answers, they find themselves being tracked down by a merciless organization known merely as 'The Network'.
Stars: Adeel Akhtar, Paul Higgins, Neil Maskell, Fiona O'Shaughnessy
Votes: 51,235
34. The Mighty Boosh (2003–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Surreal British comedy in which Vince Noir and Howard Moon have adventures filled with oddball characters while working as Zoo Keepers, before pursuing a musical career and running a second-hand shop.
Stars: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher
Votes: 24,079
35.
The Mighty Boosh (2003–2007)
Episode:
Electro
(2004)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Vince is convinced that The Human League invented music. According to Vince, Howard's past career as a jazz trumpeter does not measure up. When Vince is offered a chance to join a new band,... See full summary »
Director: Paul King | Stars: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher, Michael Fielding
Votes: 377
36.
Ghosts (2019–2023)
Episode:
Bump in the Night
(2020)
TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy, Fantasy
During a nervous Mike's first night alone in the house, some uninvited guests set the ghosts on a mission to defend their treasured home.
Director: Tom Kingsley | Stars: Lolly Adefope, Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 708
37.
Screenwipe (2006–2020)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2006)
TV-MA | Documentary, Comedy
Episode covers TV continuity, makeover shows and docu-soaps . Simon Farnaby talks The Last of the Summer Wine.
Director: Al Campbell | Stars: Charlie Brooker, Simon Farnaby, Louis Mellis, Jammer
Votes: 31
38.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #2.4
(2010)
TV-G | 29 min | Comedy, Family, History
Gorgeous Georgians - Admiral Nelson is seasick; Public execution of Jack Sheppard. Measly Middle Ages - European versus Arab medicine. Stupid Deaths - Humphrey De Bohun. Incredible Incas - ... See full summary »
Directors: Dominic Brigstocke, Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 35
39.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #3.2
(2011)
TV-G | 29 min | Comedy, Family, History
Some medieval knights discover the most disgusting way to attack a castle, the Saxons demonstrate the stupidest way to lose a battle, a Georgian goes shopping in a modern pet shop, and the ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 31
40.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #3.4
(2011)
TV-G | 29 min | Comedy, Family, History
An unusual Stuart highwayman doesn't always steal cash, a modern detective struggles to solve a series of murders in Emperor Caligula's house, HHTV goes undercover to prove allegations of ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Laurence Rickard, Jim Howick
Votes: 25
41.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #3.6
(2011)
TV-G | 29 min | Comedy, Family, History
Henry VIII promotes his all meat, no vegetables diet plan, Bob Hale struggles desperately to explain the Middle Ages War of the Roses, a Stone Age man invents farming, and Admiral Nelson confuses everyone with his last words.
Director: Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 23
42.
Utopia (2013–2014)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2013)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
When five strangers from an online comic book forum agree to meet after gaining possession of the original manuscript for the cult graphic novel 'The Utopia Experiments', they find ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Munden | Stars: Adeel Akhtar, James Fox, Paul Higgins, Neil Maskell
Votes: 1,750
43.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #5.1
(2013)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Family, History
Saxon gods form a group of superheroes, Historical Grimefighters are in 1665 to prevent the stench of courtiers from reaching the outside world and Neil Armstrong demonstrates his new weight loss program.
Directors: Dominic Brigstocke, Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 29
44.
Ghosts (2021– )
Episode:
Halloween 3: The Guest Who Wouldn't Leave
(2024)
TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Pete's widow, Carol, shows up at Woodstone Mansion during Sam and Jay's Halloween party, where they're trying to impress some cool friends; the ghosts hope to bring Flower back with a seance.
Director: Pete Chatmon | Stars: Rose McIver, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Brandon Scott Jones, Danielle Pinnock
Votes: 372
45.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #5.11
(2013)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Family, History
DI Bones investigates an unusual Victorian traffic accident, Roman scientist Pliny the Elder suffers a Stupid Death in ancient Pompeii, Prime Ministers Neville Chamberlain and Winston ... See full summary »
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 24
46.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #5.2
(2013)
TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy, Family, History
Germans eat carrots to see in the dark, an edition of Don't Tell the Spartan Bride is presented, and we meet a surprisingly charming Stuart highman.
Directors: Dominic Brigstocke, Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Mark Gatiss, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 24
47.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #5.5
(2013)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Family, History
Angles are converted to Christianity, the Whiffy jar is advertised and Samuel Pepys wastes money on a book about fishes.
Directors: Dominic Brigstocke, Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 24
48.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #5.6
(2013)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Family, History
Shouty man advertises a new medicine made with dog's urine and mud, Alexander the Great refuses to stop conquering places, and Queen Victoria's coronation goes a bit awry.
Directors: Dominic Brigstocke, Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Mark Gatiss, Martha Howe-Douglas
Votes: 22
49.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #5.7
(2013)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy, Family, History
Emperor Caesar Augustus reveals the secrets of his lazy life. Roman legions are killed in pantomime fashion.
Directors: Dominic Brigstocke, Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 20
50.
Horrible Histories (2009–2024)
Episode:
Episode #5.10
(2013)
TV-PG | 27 min | Comedy, Family, History
A Victorian businessman goes undercover in his own factory, there's a right royal squabble over who should rule medieval England, we meet eccentric Georgian politician Mad Jack Mytton and ... See full summary »
Directors: Dominic Brigstocke, Steve Connelly | Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 20