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1. Brian Pern: A Tribute (2017 TV Movie)
41 min | Comedy
A spoof documentary paying tribute to the late rock star Brian Pern.
Director: Rhys Thomas | Stars: Simon Day, Michael Kitchen, Phil Collins, Suranne Jones
Votes: 92
2. 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: 5,480
3.
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2006)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Twelve months into Ros's new career, a plane crashes over East London. Beverley is papped on a drunken night out, whilst Emily unhappily keeps her Dad's secret.
Director: Simon Curtis | Stars: Jonathan Aris, Jane Horrocks, Jodhi May, Sanchia McCormack
Votes: 15
4.
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2006)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
Angered at the lack of conviction by members of Parliament who seem to do nothing but squabble among themselves, Mrs. Ros Pritchard, a supermarket manageress in the Northen town of ... See full summary »
Director: Declan Lowney | Stars: Jane Horrocks, Stephanie Cannon, Anji Kreft, David Hartley
Votes: 24
5.
The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2006)
59 min | Comedy, Drama
Britain has elected the manageress of a northern supermarket as its prime minister. Ros Pritchard seems to be carrying the country with her, as she sets about meeting the Queen in advance ... See full summary »
Director: Declan Lowney | Stars: Peter Snow, David Steel, Roy Hattersley, Jane Horrocks
Votes: 19
6. Little Britain (2003–2006)
TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy
Matt Lucas and David Walliams, the creators of this character-comedy sketch show, delight in all that is mad, bad, quirky and generally bonkers about the people and places of Britain.
Stars: Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Tom Baker, Paul Putner
Votes: 26,133
7. The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
The story follows Mrs Ros Pritchard, a successful manager of a supermarket. When a couple of politicians make a spectacle of themselves outside her shop, Ros decides to stand for election herself.
Stars: Jane Horrocks, Steven Mackintosh, Jodhi May, Jemma McKenzie-Brown
Votes: 521
8.
Little Britain (2003–2006)
Episode:
Episode #2.5
(2004)
TV-PG | 28 min | Comedy
Vicky Pollard tries to con her way into a Blazin' Squad gig. Daffyd is disgusted when barmaid Myfanwy marries her girlfriend Rhiannon. Lou and Andy go bowling, while Emily and Florence have... See full summary »
Director: Matt Lipsey | Stars: Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Stephen Aintree, Jason Barnett
Votes: 234
9. Delorean: Back from the Future (2021 TV Special)
99 min | Documentary
John Z DeLorean's extraordinary Life and how he build a car of the future in Northern Ireland in 1980s.
Director: Mike Connolly | Stars: John DeLorean, Jeremy Paxman, Chris Hegedus, Gail Sheehy
Votes: 53
10. 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
11. Peter Jennings Reporting: The Kennedy Assassination - Beyond Conspiracy (2003 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 86 min | Documentary, History
Forty years after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, more than 80% of Americans still believe that Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone. This documentary attempts to separate fact from conspiracy theories to get to the truth.
Director: Mark Obenhaus | Stars: Robert Goldberg, John F. Kennedy, Robert Dallek, Lee Harvey Oswald
Votes: 263
12. Film 24 (2007–2022)
10 min | News, Talk-Show
Mark Kermode and other leading critics review the latest cinema releases.
Stars: Mark Kermode, Jason Solomons, Andrew Collins, Anna Smith
Votes: 44
13. HARDtalk (1997– )
25 min | Talk-Show
Politicians and other public figures are asked the tough questions about whether the way they do things is really the best way.
Stars: Tim Sebastian, Stephen Sackur, Zeinab Badawi, Sarah Montague
Votes: 163
14.
Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean (2021)
Episode:
Busted
(2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Crime
Major financial woes and explosive criminal charges put DMC in danger, and cause a major dent in John's carefully constructed image.
Director: Mike Connolly | Stars: John DeLorean, Nick Sutton, Gavin Esler, Ivan Fallon
Votes: 69
15. Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean (2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Crime
In the automotive world, John DeLorean rose from engineer to executive to icon. But under the hood of his self-created legend lies darkness and deceit.
Stars: Ivan Fallon, Cristina Ferrare, Chris Hegedus, Zach DeLorean
Votes: 1,344
16.
Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean (2021)
Episode:
Making of a Maverick
(2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Crime
From humble beginnings to a Hollywood lifestyle, John DeLorean climbs the ranks at General Motors before deciding to launch a dazzling car of the future.
Director: Mike Connolly | Stars: John DeLorean, Zach DeLorean, J. Patrick Wright, Chris Hegedus
Votes: 75
17.
Myth & Mogul: John DeLorean (2021)
Episode:
Bombs, Bullets & Bullsh*t
(2021)
TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, Crime
As the DeLorean Motor Company sets up production in a volatile location, the turmoil outside its walls is rivaled only by the turbulence within.
Director: Mike Connolly | Stars: John DeLorean, Chris Hegedus, Jeremy Paxman, Ivan Fallon
Votes: 72
18. BBC World News (1997– )
30 min | Documentary, News
The latest international news from the BBC.
Stars: Kelly Hyman, Caroline Hawley, Katty Kay, Naga Munchetty
Votes: 188
19. Late Review (1994–2014)
30 min | Biography, Talk-Show
A panel of academics, writers, critics and actors discuss the latest films, books, art exhibitions and plays.
Stars: Kirsty Wark, Martha Kearney, Mark Lawson, Paul Morley
Votes: 39
20. Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
PG-13 | 137 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Lawman Luke Hobbs and outcast Deckard Shaw form an unlikely alliance when a cyber-genetically enhanced villain threatens the future of humanity.
Director: David Leitch | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby
Votes: 236,013 | Gross: $173.96M
21. Heute Journal (1978– )
38 min | News
A German news show on the public broadcaster ZDF.
Stars: Gundula Gause, Marietta Slomka, Heinz Wolf, Claus Kleber
Votes: 111
22. Newsnight (1980– )
45 min | News
Serious news reports, analysis and no-holds-barred interviews with leading politicians and public figures.
Stars: Kirsty Wark, Jeremy Paxman, Emily Maitlis, Gavin Esler
Votes: 213
23. Celebrity Masterchef (2006– )
30 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Celebrities compete to win the coveted cookery competition title.
Stars: John Torode, Gregg Wallace, India Fisher, Lisa Faulkner
Votes: 499
24. BBC News 24 (1997– )
1,440 min | News
The BBC's 24 hour news service, also seen overnight on BBC One.
Stars: Tanya Beckett, Joanna Lumley, Monika Plaha, Sally Eden
Votes: 205
25. Peston (2018– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Robert Peston presents a new Wednesday evening political talk show interviewing leading figures from British politics about the issues of the day. Replacing Peston on Sunday (2016).
Stars: Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana, John McDonnell, Jess Phillips
Votes: 22
26. Politics Live (2018– )
45 min | News, Talk-Show
Jo Coburn and a panel of guests discuss the big issues of the day in politics from Westminster and beyond. With Andrew Neil presenting an extended edition on Wednesdays featuring live PMQs.
Stars: Jo Coburn, Laura Kuenssberg, Ian Blackford, Jeremy Corbyn
Votes: 51
27. HARDtalk Extra (2004– )
Talk-Show
Independently produced arts and culture strand of the HARDtalk brand.
Stars: Gavin Esler, Paddy O'Connell, Mishal Husain, Razia Iqbal
Votes: 31
28. Artemis Fowl (2020)
PG | 95 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Artemis Fowl, a young criminal prodigy, hunts down a secret society of fairies to find his missing father.
Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart
Votes: 30,410
29. The News Hour with Mark Austin (2018– )
60 min | News
British evening news show broadcast every weekday live on Sky News.
Stars: Mark Austin, Boris Johnson, Jon Craig, Sam Coates
Votes: 34
30. Loose Women (1999– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Lively daytime TV show, in which four "loose women" chat about news, issues and life in general.
Stars: Coleen Nolan, Andrea McLean, Carol McGiffin, Kaye Adams
Votes: 1,389
31. Spotlight (1973– )
News
BBC Northern Ireland weekly current affairs programme.
Stars: Kevin Magee, Gavin Esler, Barbara McCann, Vincent Kearney
32. Network (1974–1980)
30 min | News
A series of programmes made specially for audiences in the BBC Regions and now seen countrywide.
Stars: Brian Barr, Tom Salmon, Brian Thompson, Vincent Kane
33. Election 2016 (2016 TV Special)
News
The BBC's live coverage of the 2016 UK local elections.
Directors: Claire Bellis, Chris Cook | Stars: Huw Edwards, Jeremy Vine, Emily Maitlis, John Curtice
34. The DVD Collection (2001–2005)
Documentary
Stars: Stuart Maconie, Richard Jobson, Antonia Quirke, Adam Smith
35. Daily Cooks Challenge (2008–2010)
Stars: Antony Worrall Thompson, Merrilees Parker, Gino D'Acampo, John Burton-Race
36. The Funny Side of... (2009– )
60 min | Documentary
Series which is basically a history of different TV genres.
Stars: Clive Anderson, Mike Read, Angela Rippon, Diane-Louise Jordan
37. Election 1987 (1987 TV Special)
News
BBC's coverage of the 1987 General Election in the UK, that saw Margaret Thatcher's Conservative party win its third consecutive election.
Director: Chris Fox | Stars: David Dimbleby, Peter Snow, Robin Day, Anthony King
38. Scotland Decides (2014 TV Special)
News
The BBC's live coverage of the Scottish independence referendum.
Director: Claire Bellis | Stars: Huw Edwards, Nick Robinson, Sarah Smith, Jeremy Vine
40. BBC News at Five (2006– )
60 min | News
Live from Broadcasting House in London, an in-depth look back at the day's national and international news, sport and weather with Huw Edwards and Clive Myrie.
Stars: Zeinab Badawi, Ben Brown, Reeta Chakrabarti, Martine Croxall
41. Election Night (2005 TV Special)
News
Stars: David Dimbleby, Peter Snow, Jeremy Paxman, Fiona Bruce
42. The Big Steal (2020 Podcast Series)
Crime
The Big Steal is a news and true crime podcast that looks at the biggest theft in history: the resources of the biggest country in the world, Russia, by its own government. The program is ... See full summary »
Stars: Gavin Esler, Mikhail Khodorkovsky
43.
HARDtalk Extra (2004– )
Episode:
Angelina Jolie
(2004)
Talk-Show
Stars: Gavin Esler, Angelina Jolie
44.
HARDtalk Extra (2004– )
Episode:
Bruce Oldfield
(2004)
Talk-Show
Stars: Gavin Esler, Bruce Oldfield
45.
HARDtalk Extra (2004– )
Episode:
Peter Bogdanovich
(2005)
Talk-Show
Stars: Peter Bogdanovich, Gavin Esler
46.
HARDtalk Extra (2004– )
Episode:
Penelope Cruz
(2005)
Talk-Show
Stars: Penélope Cruz, Gavin Esler