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1. The World of Tim Frazer (1960–1961)
30 min | Drama
An engineer is drawn into the world of espionage.
Stars: Jack Hedley, Ralph Michael, Francis Matthews, Patricia Haines
Votes: 19
2. Catch Hand (1964– )
40 min | Drama
Drama series about the adventures of two building workers (i.e. "catch hands") and their efforts to find odd jobs around the country.
Stars: Mark Eden, Anthony Booth, Thomas Heathcote, Barry Jackson
Votes: 10
3. BBC Sunday-Night Play (1960– )
60 min | Drama
BBC Sunday-Night Play is the anthology drama series which replaced Sunday Night Theatre in 1960.
Stars: Brian Rix, Joby Blanshard, Cyril Luckham, John Bennett
Votes: 131
4.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Never Hit a Lady
(1970)
Crime, Drama
Thamesford CID is investigating some cases of highway piracy. The robbers focus on lorry loads containing whiskey. Prime suspect is a Scottish lorry driver who seems to be involved in the ... See full summary »
Director: Simon Langton | Stars: Stratford Johns, Norman Bowler, Susan Tebbs, Terence Rigby
Votes: 10
5.
Maigret (1959–1963)
Episode:
The Trap
(1962)
51 min | Crime, Drama
A serial killer is at work in a working-class district, his victims all women. Maigret soon identifies the killer, but what intrigues him is the motive.
Director: Terence Williams | Stars: Rupert Davies, Ewen Solon, Neville Jason, Jacqueline Hill
Votes: 37
6. R3 (1964–1966)
50 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
The adventures of the staff of Research Centre Number Three (R3), headed by director Sir Michael Gerrard, and its trouble-shooting department the Consultancy Service, run by Philip Boult. ... See full summary »
Stars: John Robinson, Oliver Reed, Michael Hawkins, Elizabeth Sellars
Votes: 58
7.
Jack the Ripper (1973)
Episode:
The Highest in the Land?
(1973)
51 min | Crime, Drama, History
The sixth and final program included a testimony by Joseph Gorman, who called himself Joseph Sickert and claimed to be the illegitimate son of noted painter Walter Sickert. Gorman claimed ... See full summary »
Director: David Wickes | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Eamonn Boyce, Michael Halsey
Votes: 7
8.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
The Spoilt Ones
(1969)
Crime, Drama
A series of petty thefts and burglaries leads to an undercover operation. On undercover assignment in a deprived area of Thamesford, WP/DC Betty Donald, disguised as a common housewife, ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Parker | Stars: Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, Susan Tebbs, Terence Rigby
Votes: 9
9.
Warship (1973–1977)
Episode:
Subsmash
(1973)
Action, Drama
Two sailors from Hero, AB's Wallace and Pomeroy volunteer to go on the submarine HMS Omega during an exercise testing out new sonar equipment. When Lieutenant Commander Aubrey attempts to bottom hits submarine it hits an isolated mine.
Director: Frank Cox | Stars: Donald Burton, David Savile, Norman Eshley, John Lee
Votes: 9
10.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Destruction of Time
(1966)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
With the Daleks poised to invade the solar system, the Doctor decides his only option is to activate the Time Destructor prematurely, threatening the entire planet.
Director: Douglas Camfield | Stars: William Hartnell, Peter Purves, Jean Marsh, Kevin Stoney
Votes: 436
11. Doctor Who (1963–1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The adventures in time and space of the Doctor, a Time Lord who changes appearance and personality by regenerating when near death, and is joined by companions in battles against aliens and other megalomaniacs.
Stars: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker
Votes: 39,545
12. Warship (1973–1977)
50 min | Action, Drama
Life in the Royal Navy aboard the fictional HMS Hero.
Stars: David Savile, Andrew Burt, James Cosmo, Donald Burton
Votes: 112
13. Jack the Ripper (1973)
304 min | Crime, Drama, History
The highly popular detective pair from the series Softly, Softly, Barlow and Watt, try to solve the old mystery of Jack The Ripper in this documentary series.
Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Frank Duncan, Alan Cullen
Votes: 71
14.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Collation
(1970)
Crime, Drama
Collator Sergeant Jackson puts together a chart of a large number small crimes in the area to Det. Supt. Watt. He and Barlow put together a campaign of zero tolerance.
Director: David Sullivan Proudfoot | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, David Allister, David Lloyd Meredith
Votes: 6
15.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Ground Level
(1971)
Crime, Drama
Det. Chief Supt. Charles Barlow takes an interest into a local business that appears to be stealing bricks on an industrial scale from a new housing development.
Director: David Sullivan Proudfoot | Stars: Stratford Johns, David Allister, David Lloyd Meredith, Terence Rigby
Votes: 7
16.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Safe in the Streets?
(1970)
Crime, Drama
A gang of skinheads are attacking young Pakistanis who are illegal immigrants. Det. Supt. Watt attempts to find someone who give evidence that a crime is committed.
Director: Paul Ciappessoni | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, Marne Maitland
Votes: 7
17.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
The Aggro Boy
(1970)
Crime, Drama
Task Force has been requested to assist with crowd control on the night of an important soccer match. While Superintendent John Watt and Detective Inspector Harry Hawkins are coordinating ... See full summary »
Director: Vere Lorrimer | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Lloyd Meredith
Votes: 8
18.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
The Hermit
(1970)
Crime, Drama
A gang of thieves have chosen Thamesford as their hunting ground. Their prey are elderly people, their objects of desire are valuable antiques and silverware, their base of operation is a ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Simpson | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Susan Tebbs, Terence Rigby
Votes: 7
19.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
Flashpoint
(1964)
TV-PG | 26 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Daleks' plan to transform Earth into a giant spaceship and wipe out its inhabitants is nearing completion and the Doctor and his friends face a race against time to prevent them from destroying the planet's core.
Director: Richard Martin | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 817
20.
Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971)
Episode:
It's All in the Mind
(1962)
Drama
In 1928 Glasgow, Alan Finlay studies to become a qualified doctor, and dreams of becoming a surgeon. His landlord goes missing and Finlay follows a hunch which leads him to the town of Tannochbrae and a meeting which will change his life.
Director: Gerald Blake | Stars: Bill Simpson, Joyce Heron, Alan MacNaughtan, Ian White
Votes: 12
21. The Expert (1968–1976)
50 min | Crime, Drama
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
22.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Tomb of the Cybermen: Episode 1
(1967)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Doctor, Jamie and Victoria arrive on Telos, where an archaeological group are exploring the Tomb of the Cybermen. But are the Cybermen as dormant as they believe?
Director: Morris Barry | Stars: Patrick Troughton, Frazer Hines, Deborah Watling, Roy Stewart
Votes: 880
23.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Company Business
(1971)
Crime, Drama
Watt and Hawkins are looking into an employee at the fertiliser company Nitro Sync Chemicals who they believe has stolen platinum on three separate occasions.
Director: Gerald Blake | Stars: Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Allister, Susan Tebbs
Votes: 6
24.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Lessons
(1970)
Crime, Drama
Chief Superintendent Charlie Barlow is having himself a ball lecturing crime investigation officers how to proceed when investigating a murder case. But things soon turn nasty when the body... See full summary »
Director: Leonard Lewis | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Allister
Votes: 6
25.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Power of the Press
(1970)
Crime, Drama
Sergeants Evans and Jackson get a special assignment: Playing chaperones for a Times reporter whom Chief Constable Cullen suspects of being after a scandal and planning to use Thamesford ... See full summary »
Director: Brian Parker | Stars: Stratford Johns, Norman Bowler, Walter Gotell, David Lloyd Meredith
Votes: 6
26.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Standing Orders
(1970)
Crime, Drama
While on the lookout for an escaped prisoner, PC Snow gets involved in a strike at a local factory. As the strike becomes more aggressive, task force members move in and try to de-escalate.... See full summary »
Director: Brian Parker | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, Susan Tebbs
Votes: 10
27.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Time Expired
(1970)
Crime, Drama
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
28.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Tomb of the Cybermen: Episode 2
(1967)
TV-PG | 25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The archaeologists learn they are stranded on Telos and Klieg suggests they use the opportunity to explore the Cybermen's tombs.
Director: Morris Barry | Stars: Patrick Troughton, Bernard Holley, Deborah Watling, Frazer Hines
Votes: 761
29.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Tomb of the Cybermen: Episode 4
(1967)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Klieg attempts to do a deal with the Cybercontroller while the Doctor tries to find a way to refreeze the Cybermen permanently.
Director: Morris Barry | Stars: Patrick Troughton, Clive Merrison, George Pastell, Aubrey Richards
Votes: 746
30.
Jack the Ripper (1973)
Episode:
Double Event
(1973)
50 min | Crime, Drama, History
On September 30th, 1888, Jack the Ripper struck twice; murdering both Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes. This later became known as the "Double Event". Barlow and Watt examine the evidence.
Director: Gilchrist Calder | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Gabor Vernon, Jean Hilton
Votes: 9
31. The Morecambe & Wise Show (1968–1977)
Comedy
The Morecambe & Wise Show was a long running and massively popular sketch series starring British comedy duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name international celebrity guests (of a bygone age), like André Prévin.
Stars: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise, Ann Hamilton, Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen
Votes: 1,057
32.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Diversion
(1969)
Crime, Drama
While the task force officers are busy investigating a series of break-ins, an armed hold-up at a timber warehouse requires immediate attention and quick action. Will Thamesford CID be able... See full summary »
Director: Vere Lorrimer | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Allister
Votes: 10
33.
Dr. Finlay's Casebook (1962–1971)
Episode:
The Quack
(1962)
Drama
While in Glasgow to collect a leg brace for a young patient, Dr Finlay encounters a showman 'doctor' who later comes to Tannochbrae and treats the same patient with his 'scientific' methods, much to Dr Finlay's chagrin.
Director: William Slater | Stars: Frazer Hines, Harry Walker, Bill Simpson, Edna Petrie
Votes: 9
34.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
The Tomb of the Cybermen: Episode 3
(1967)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
The Cybermen have been revived and plan to convert the archeologists into their own kind, prompting Hopper to attempt a rescue.
Director: Morris Barry | Stars: Patrick Troughton, Aubrey Richards, George Pastell, Roy Stewart
Votes: 748
35.
Jack the Ripper (1973)
Episode:
The First Two
(1973)
51 min | Crime, Drama, History
Barlow and Watt examine the available evidence for the first two Jack the Ripper murder victims Polly Nichols and Elizabeth Stride.
Director: Leonard Lewis | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Jean Hilton, Kenneth Thornett
Votes: 10
36. Detective (1964–1969)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Anthology series featuring adaptations of detective stories.
Stars: Rupert Davies, Ralph Michael, Barbara Couper, Esmond Knight
Votes: 27
37. Night Train to Surbiton (1965– )
25 min | Thriller
A quiet weekend away from the rat race for two businessmen turns out to be an adventure involving a disappearing corpse, a stolen briefcase and the plans of a devious arch-criminal.
Stars: Peter Jones, Nicholas Parsons, Eleanor Summerfield, Christine Finn
Votes: 6
38.
Doctor Who (1963–1989)
Episode:
World's End
(1964)
TV-PG | 24 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
Ian and Barbara believe the TARDIS has finally returned to their contemporary London, but soon discover signs of plague and warfare. Their old enemies, the Daleks, have invaded the Earth of... See full summary »
Director: Richard Martin | Stars: William Hartnell, William Russell, Jacqueline Hill, Carole Ann Ford
Votes: 873
39.
Maigret (1959–1963)
Episode:
Maigret's Little Joke
(1963)
50 min | Crime, Drama
The naked body of a doctor's wife is discovered.
Director: Terence Williams | Stars: Rupert Davies, Ewen Solon, Michael Goodliffe, Neil McCallum
Votes: 35
40.
The Onedin Line (1971–1980)
Episode:
The Wind Blows Free
(1971)
TV-PG | Adventure, Drama, Romance
In Liverpool in 1860 sailor James Onedin, working for the hard-nosed shipping owner Callon, is desperate to gain a ship of his own and finally acquires the 'Charlotte Rhodes' from drunken ... See full summary »
Director: William Slater | Stars: Peter Gilmore, Anne Stallybrass, Edward Chapman, Brian Rawlinson
Votes: 42
41.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Arrival
(1969)
50 min | Crime, Drama
Things are about to change at Thamesford Constabulary when Detective Chief Superintendent Charles Barlow arrives to take over as new head of CID. Barlow's orders are to whip Thamesford ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Cregeen | Stars: Stratford Johns, Norman Bowler, Walter Gotell, David Lloyd Meredith
Votes: 13
42.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Do Me a Favour
(1970)
Crime, Drama
Det. Chief Supt. Barlow gets a tip off that there will be attempt to rob a haulage lorry as it leaves the motorway. A delay means Task Force now need to be more proactive.
Director: Brian Parker | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Lloyd Meredith
Votes: 6
43.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Final Score
(1971)
Crime, Drama
The shop robbery by Tommy Nunn is far more serious than first thought after cleaner Elsie Young is arrested with a suitcase carrying money and uncut diamonds
Director: Paul Ciappessoni | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, Terrence Hardiman
Votes: 6
44.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Held for Questioning
(1971)
Crime, Drama
Tommy Lee has just been released from prison, and suddenly a series of safe-breaking cases are reported in the Thamesford vicinity. Task Force officers are hot on Tommy Lee's trail. But ... See full summary »
Director: Gerald Blake | Stars: Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, Walter Gotell, David Lloyd Meredith
Votes: 6
45.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Kick Off
(1971)
Crime, Drama
At a football ground, Barlow is on the look out for villain Tommy Nunn. When he suddenly vanishes, in the crowd, reports come in of a diamond robbery at a local jewelers.
Director: Frank Cox | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, Walter Gotell
Votes: 6
46.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Like Any Other Friday...
(1970)
Crime, Drama
The Thursday Man, a notorious burglar, has kept Thamesford task force busy for quite some time. But the team is hard on his trail when he strikes again at the home of a former war hero. ... See full summary »
Director: Vere Lorrimer | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Allister
Votes: 9
47.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Private Mischief
(1970)
Crime, Drama
Superintendent Watt gets on the case of a former police officer who seems to be impersonating a CID constable and is harassing the barman at a local pub. Although Charlie Barlow doesn't ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Rea | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, David Allister, David Lloyd Meredith
Votes: 8
48.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
To Protect the Innocent...
(1969)
Crime, Drama
It's Christmas time, and Chief Constable Cullen has a special gift for Chief Superintendent Charlie Barlow who finds himself representing Thamesford CID at Her Majesty's prison in Kingsley.... See full summary »
Director: Frank Cox | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Walter Gotell, David Allister
Votes: 11
49.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Trust a Woman
(1970)
Crime, Drama
While investigating the case of a missing Swedish au pair, WP/DC Betty Donald comes across some information about local criminal Christopher Connor who seems to be plotting a crime. As it ... See full summary »
Director: Ben Rea | Stars: Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Allister, David Lloyd Meredith
Votes: 8
50.
Softly Softly: Task Force (1969–1976)
Episode:
Who Wants Pride...?
(1970)
Crime, Drama
Dynamite stolen from a quarry and it is now in the hands of an explosive expert who is using it as part of a gang robbing armed cars. Barlow must work out their next target.
Director: Roger Jenkins | Stars: Stratford Johns, Frank Windsor, Norman Bowler, David Lloyd Meredith
Votes: 6