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1. F-Rated Podcast (2023 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

Join us for feminist chat with remarkable women in film from director Amma Asante to multi-award winning composer Nainita Desai. Hosted by F-Rated founder, Holly Tarquini and BBC World ... See full summary »

Stars: Holly Dunkley Tarquini, Anu Anand, Amma Asante, Sarah Gavron

Votes: 8

2. Fake or Fortune (2010– )

63 min | Documentary, Mystery

Journalist Fiona Bruce teams up with art expert Philip Mould to investigate mysteries behind paintings.

Stars: Fiona Bruce, Philip Mould, Bendor Grosvenor, Aviva Burnstock

Votes: 683

3. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.12 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

As the barge trip comes to an end, Ant saves Freddy from being gassed, and Ziggy falls out of a tree.

Director: John Smith | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, George Ballantine, Aran Bell

Votes: 11

4. The Handmaid's Tale (2017– )

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship.

Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, O-T Fagbenle

Votes: 257,633

5. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #9.3 (1986)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Imelda gets revenge against Ziggy by putting fibreglass down his back and a small fire causes the entire lower school to be closed.

Director: Edward Pugh | Stars: Gwyneth Powell, Michael Cronin, Michael Sheard, George A. Cooper

Votes: 13

6. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #9.22 (1986)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Zammo convinces Jackie he is free of drugs, but then later his mother's cash card goes missing...

Director: Margie Barbour | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Alison Bettles, Vincent Brimble

Votes: 12

7. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.22 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Radio Grange Hill stages a sit-in protest. Jackie and Zammo begin to have second thoughts about their marriage.

Director: John Smith | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 8

8. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #9.24 (1986)

Comedy, Drama, Family

All problems are put aside for the Fun Run. Steven Banks seems to be the only one taking the run seriously, and it's a last chance for Ziggy to get revenge on his nemesis, Imelda.

Director: Margie Barbour | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Alison Bettles, Vincent Brimble

Votes: 13

9. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.10 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Imelda finally takes her stubbornness too far, Gonch returns, and Jackie decides she'll forgo the barge trip and go with Zammo instead.

Director: David Bell | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 10

10. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.11 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

It's the day of the barge trip. Who is the shadowy figure lurking in the bushes? Is there enough room on the barge to hold Fred's enormous wardrobe, and ego?

Director: John Smith | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 12

11. Fake or Fortune (2010– )
Episode: A Double Whodunnit (2018)

Documentary, Mystery

Fiona & Phillip investigate 2 rare portraits of black British subjects from the 18th & 19th centuries, both highly unusual in their positive depiction of black sitters at a time when Britain was still very much engaged in slavery.

Stars: Amma Asante, Fiona Bruce, Aviva Burnstock, Ruth Cowen

Votes: 33

12. Mrs. America (2020)
Episode: Betty (2020)

TV-MA | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

As Stop ERA grows and gains media attention, Betty Friedan, the mother of the Feminist movement, makes it her mission to take down Phyllis.

Director: Amma Asante | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth Banks

Votes: 657

13. The Handmaid's Tale (2017– )
Episode: Useful (2019)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Serena Joy attempts to recuperate at her mother's home; Lawrence teaches June a hard lesson about the difficult decisions he makes as a Commander.

Director: Amma Asante | Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Madeline Brewer

Votes: 3,715

14. Mrs. America (2020)

TV-MA | 51 min | Biography, Drama, History

Conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly leads an unexpected fight against the Equal Rights Amendment movement during the 1970s.

Stars: Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Elizabeth Banks, Uzo Aduba

Votes: 13,533

15. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode: It Happened in Hollywood (1993)

TV-14 | Comedy

Years ago Auntie Sylvie told the sisters that they were adopted and now she has died they get to see their birth certificates, stating that their real father was called G. Hamilton. They ... See full summary »

Director: Charlie Hanson | Stars: George Hamilton, George Wendt, Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson

Votes: 31

16. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.9 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Fund-raising meetings are held. Imelda gets into a fight with Ronnie. Hollo is surprised to learn that Gonch has been dating Ronnie.

Director: Albert Barber | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 11

17. The Handmaid's Tale (2017– )
Episode: God Bless the Child (2019)

TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

June negotiates a truce in the Waterfords' fractured relationship; Janine oversteps with the Putnam family; A still-healing Aunt Lydia offers a brutal public punishment.

Director: Amma Asante | Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Joseph Fiennes, Yvonne Strahovski, Alexis Bledel

Votes: 3,412

18. Mrs. America (2020)
Episode: Shirley (2020)

TV-MA | 43 min | Biography, Drama, History

Shirley Chisholm makes a historic run for president, while Gloria struggles to play politics at the DNC. Phyllis takes her new anti-ERA organization national.

Director: Amma Asante | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Elizabeth Banks, Kayli Carter

Votes: 706

19. Desmond's (1989–1994)

TV-14 | 50 min | Comedy

Meet Desmond, his non-conforming family, and the regulars of his hairdresser salon in Peckham, London.

Stars: Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe, Ram John Holder, Gyearbuor Asante

Votes: 1,065

20. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.23 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Trevor Cleaver gets his come-uppance when he participates in an exorcism of the Grange Hill Ghost.

Director: John Smith | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 8

21. The Best of Friends (1991 TV Movie)

81 min | Biography

Adapted from their letters and journals, this is a portrayal of the unique twenty-five-year friendship shared by Dame Laurentia McLachlan (Benedictine nun), Sir Sydney Cockerell (museum ... See full summary »

Director: Alvin Rakoff | Stars: John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Patrick McGoohan, Amma Asante

Votes: 122

22. Life Cinematic (2020– )

Documentary

Filmmakers draw on their knowledge and expertise to shine a light on the artistry of films that they love.

Stars: Edith Bowman, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Edgar Wright, Sofia Coppola

Votes: 28

23. The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode: One for the Ladies (1989)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama

The death of a bigamist leads tosh to a confusing and difficult conclusion.

Director: Terry Green | Stars: Kevin Lloyd, Andrew Mackintosh, Mark Powley, Kelly Lawrence

Votes: 37

24. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.8 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Vince and Hollo propose that the bottle day money is put towards helping Danny Kendall, and Radio Grange Hill gets a test run.

Director: Margie Barbour | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 9

25. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #9.23 (1986)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Ant Jones is still missing. Danny Kendall's logo design looks set to be immortalized in the new school badge, and Banksie becomes very competitive with Mr. Kennedy.

Director: Margie Barbour | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Alison Bettles, George Christopher

Votes: 12

26. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.1 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Imelda comes to school with some hair dye and a "hit list". The newly acquired 6th form building leaves something to be desired.

Director: Edward Pugh | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 12

27. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.13 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Interviews are recorded for the radio. Mrs. Reagan isn't pleased to see her daughter riding pillion on Banksie's motorbike.

Director: David Bell | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Alison Bettles, George Christopher

Votes: 12

28. Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women (2014)

145 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Using rare footage and exclusive interviews with filmmakers from all over the globe, "Reel Herstory" corrects the historic notion that women behind the scenes in motion pictures held ... See full summary »

Director: Ally Acker | Stars: Jodie Foster, Dede Allen, Gillian Armstrong, Margaret Booth

Votes: 22

29. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #9.20 (1986)

Comedy, Drama, Family

The speaking wall seems doomed when spiteful messages about Zammo appear on it. Ziggy and Robbie try to ambush Imelda by using Georgina as bait.

Director: Margie Barbour | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Alison Bettles, Ruth Carraway

Votes: 13

30. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #9.21 (1986)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Graffiti points the finger at Mr. King and Miss Partridge. When the governors find out, both teachers find their jobs are in jeopardy, but Mrs. McClusky is determined not to lose them without a fight.

Director: Margie Barbour | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Alison Bettles, Vincent Brimble

Votes: 12

31. Desmond's (1989–1994)
Episode: Veronica (1990)

TV-14 | 24 min | Comedy

Sean has fallen in love with his study partner Veronica. Everyone is interested in what may happen but Veronica won't shut up about Lee.

Director: Charlie Hanson | Stars: Norman Beaton, Carmen Munroe, Ram John Holder, Gyearbuor Asante

Votes: 20

32. Brothers and Sisters (1998– )

Drama

This series revolved around the members of a Baptist congregational choir in Liverpool, England.

Stars: David Harewood, Sandra Bee, Stephen Graham, David Oyelowo

Votes: 95

33. No Frills (1988)

30 min | Comedy

A woman moves in with her daughter and grand-daughter.

Stars: Kathy Staff, Belinda Sinclair, Katharine Schlesinger, Jan Ravens

Votes: 6

34. Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso (II) (2016 Podcast Series)

Add a Plot

Stars: Sam Fragoso, Ashish Jha, W. Kamau Bell, Jenny Slate

Votes: 12

35. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #9.19 (1986)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Zammo's mother learns of her son's heroin addiction when a number of items are stolen. Roland does well in his French Oral exam, and the truth emerges about Miss Partridge.

Director: Roger Singleton-Turner | Stars: Amma Asante, Alison Bettles, Daniel Carver, Elspeth Charlton

Votes: 14

36. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.7 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Ziggy and Robbie cause chaos while fetching a reel of cable, and Danny Kendall's father visits the school. Imelda lets Harriet loose, and she damages two cars.

Director: Margie Barbour | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 11

37. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.24 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

After the staff versus pupils cricket match, Zammo and Jackie make a surprise announcement.

Director: John Smith | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 10

38. Belle (2013)

PG | 100 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

The biracial daughter, Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw), of Royal Navy Captain Sir John Lindsay (Matthew Goode) is raised by aristocratic Great-uncle Lord William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) in 18th century England.

Director: Amma Asante | Stars: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode, Emily Watson, Miranda Richardson

Votes: 33,114 | Gross: $10.73M

39. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #9.18 (1986)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Louise and Cheryl Webb seem destined to go into care. Jane plans a revenge on Ziggy for throwing her clothes in the swimming pool.

Director: Roger Singleton-Turner | Stars: Michelle Akers, John Alford, Adam Armstrong, Amma Asante

Votes: 12

40. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.14 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Can Ziggy conquer his fear of heights to erect the banner? Jackie comes to school with an engagement ring.

Director: David Bell | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Neil Betterton

Votes: 9

41. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.15 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Gonch takes Harriet out for donkey rides in the park, and Cleaver wrecks the secret den.

Director: David Bell | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Justin Beckett, Aran Bell

Votes: 9

42. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.18 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

The 6th form get their exam results, Trevor has a meeting with the "Grange Hill Ghost" and Ant Jones can't please either his own St Joe's team or his old Grange Hill friends.

Director: Albert Barber | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 8

43. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.19 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Julia starts spying for her father, and the school handbook continues to be misinterpreted as a protest.

Director: Albert Barber | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 8

44. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.20 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Helen and Georgina bid Harriet farewell, Zammo and Jackie go shopping for wedding outfits, and Fay has an unexpected encounter at the craft fair.

Director: John Smith | Stars: Gavin Alcock, Amma Asante, Alison Bettles, Vincent Brimble

Votes: 9

45. The Into Film Awards 2017 (2017 TV Special)

The Into Film Awards 2017, presented from Odeon Leicester Square. Hosted by Edith Bowman.

Stars: Daniel Craig, Ruth Wilson, Eddie Redmayne, Barbara Broccoli

Votes: 8

46. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode: First Time Caller (1994)

TV-14 | Comedy

With Sharon and Dorien doing something for the community - though Dorien's reasons for becoming a first-aider are questionable - Tracey feels left out and rings a local radio phone-in to ... See full summary »

Director: Charlie Hanson | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Alun Lewis

Votes: 26

47. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #9.9 (1986)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Mrs. Reagan asks her daughter and Julia to investigate Louise Webb. Zammo's becoming increasingly desperate for money, and Ziggy's aerial bombardment misses its target.

Director: Margie Barbour | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Alison Bettles, Ruth Carraway

Votes: 11

48. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.3 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Calley and Ronnie use their secret language, Vince shows Hollo a secret room, and Mr. Griffiths prepares for "Operation Harriet".

Director: Edward Pugh | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Aran Bell, Alison Bettles

Votes: 10

49. Grange Hill (1978–2008)
Episode: Episode #10.16 (1987)

Comedy, Drama, Family

Banksie changes his mind about his work experience after meeting Lucy and Perry. Harriet the donkey falls sick.

Director: Albert Barber | Stars: John Alford, Amma Asante, Jimmy Carr, Ruth Carraway

Votes: 8

50. Grange Hill (1978–2008)

30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

The long running television series of the Grange Hill Comprehensive School, and the children's everyday lives.

Stars: Stuart Organ, Gwyneth Powell, Lee Cornes, Sally Geoghegan

Votes: 1,653