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1. Talking Pictures (2013– )
43 min | Documentary
A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using BBC archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.
Stars: Sylvia Syms, Celia Imrie, Charlton Heston, John Mills
Votes: 100
2.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Alec Guinness: Talking Pictures
(2013)
Documentary
A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar-winning actor Alec Guinness, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.
Stars: Sylvia Syms, Alec Guinness
Votes: 6
3.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Alfred Hitchcock
(2014)
Documentary
A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by iconic Hollywood director Alfred Hitchcock, reflecting on the milestones and highlights of his life and career.
Stars: Sylvia Syms, Alfred Hitchcock
Votes: 9
4. Wogan: The Best Of (2015)
44 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan introduces selected highlights from his long-running chat show.
Star: Terry Wogan
Votes: 15
5.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers: Talking Pictures
(2013)
Documentary
A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by legendary Hollywood double act Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, capturing the milestones and highlights of their lives and careers.
Stars: Sylvia Syms, Fred Astaire, Cliff Michelmore, Michael Parkinson
Votes: 7
6. Mariah Carey at the BBC (2022 TV Special)
59 min | Music
A celebration of the singer who conquered the 1990s and changed the sound of pop and R&B forever. A collection of some of Mariah Carey's best-loved hits plus interview footage from the BBC archives.
Stars: Mariah Carey, Trey Lorenz, Trevor Nelson, Westlife
Votes: 9
7.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Noel Coward
(2015)
Documentary
A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by award-winning actor and playwright Noel Coward, with interviews from the archive and classic clips capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.
Stars: Noël Coward, Sylvia Syms
Votes: 5
8.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Gene Kelly: Talking Pictures
(2013)
36 min | Documentary
A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the legendary Hollywood actor and dancer Gene Kelly, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.
Stars: Sylvia Syms, Gene Kelly
Votes: 9
9.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Barry Norman
(2017)
Documentary
Rory Bremner explores the BBC archives for an affectionate look back at the career of Barry Norman, who hosted the BBC's Film Review show for 26 years.
Stars: Barry Norman, Rory Bremner, Patrick Campbell, Kevin Costner
Votes: 7
10. Around the World in 60 Minutes (2011 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
A unique journey around the weird and wonderful planet that we call home. When Yuri Gagarin was blasted into space he became the first human to get a proper look at where we live. 'The ... See full summary »
Stars: David Morrissey, Piers Sellers, Rob Edwards, Mark Maslin
Votes: 21
11.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Hitchcock's Leading Actors
(2015)
Documentary
To this day, Alfred Hitchcock is looked on as one of cinema's best and most influential directors. But how did the stars of his films find working with the great man?
Stars: Judith Anderson, Ingrid Bergman, Tony Bilbow, Sean Connery
Votes: 11
12. Talking Doctor Who (2023 TV Movie)
59 min | Documentary
As part of the sixtieth anniversary celebrations of Doctor Who, David Tennant time-travels back through the BBC archives to tell the story of the Doctor's classic era.
Stars: David Tennant, Colin Baker, Tom Baker, Peter Davison
Votes: 45
13. What We Were Watching (2018–2021)
59 min | Documentary
A look back through TV history at the television shows that British viewers were watching.
Star: Grace Dent
Votes: 15
14. Talking Snooker (2017– )
Sport
Alistair McGowan takes a trip through the BBC archives for a look at the lives and careers of three of snooker's best-loved and most charismatic stars.
Star: Alistair McGowan
Votes: 10
15. Sir David Jason at 80: A Lovely Jubbly Celebration (2020 TV Movie)
35 min | Biography
Johnny Vegas takes a trip through the BBC archives to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of Britain's biggest stars of the small screen, the great Sir David Jason.
Stars: Johnny Vegas, Ronnie Barker, Ray Butt, Roy Clarke
Votes: 9
16.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2000
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
A playful look back at the year 2000 including the launch of Big Brother , Victoria Beckham going solo and the debut of The Weakest Link making Anne Robinson the most feared woman on TV.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Ellie Taylor, Geoff Norcott, David Beckham
Votes: 7
17.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2003
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Angela is joined by Rachel Parris and Nigel Harman to look back at 2003. Beyonce goes solo, the UK suffers a Eurovision disaster, the British public react badly to an American magician and Madonna courts controversy.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Rachel Parris, Nigel Harman, Linda Bassett
Votes: 6
18.
What We Were Watching (2018–2021)
Episode:
Christmas 1979
(2019)
59 min | Documentary
Stars: Grace Dent, Tom Baker, Kurtis Blow, Peter Bowles
Votes: 6
19.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
Great British Comedies
(2015)
Documentary
Sylvia Syms looks back on the great British comedy stars who over the years have had cinema audiences rolling in the aisles with laughter.
Stars: Sylvia Syms, Dirk Bogarde, Graham Chapman, John Cleese
Votes: 6
20.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2005
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Russell Kane and Tracy-Ann Oberman join Angela to look back at 2005, when a new Doctor Who hit our screens, as did the The Apprentice, Kate Moss redefined festival chic and the nation took Paula Radcliffe to their hearts.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Russell Kane, Tracy-Ann Oberman, King Charles III
Votes: 6
21.
Talking Pictures (2013– )
Episode:
John Mills: Talking Pictures
(2013)
Documentary
A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the Oscar-winning actor Sir John Mills, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.
Stars: Sylvia Syms, John Mills
Votes: 8
22. The Noughties (2020)
44 min | Documentary
Angela Scanlon presents a light-hearted look at the social and cultural changes British society experienced during the first decade of the 21st century.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Ellie Taylor, Tyger Drew-Honey, Chris Ramsey
Votes: 31
23.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2001
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Angela is joined by Emma Barnett and Amol Rajan to look back at 2001, the year Harry Potter began to work his movie magic, the nation was gripped by a soap opera whodunnit and Slough became the centre of the comedy universe.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Emma Barnett, Amol Rajan, Chris Barrie
Votes: 6
24.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2002
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Kimberley Walsh and Dane Baptiste join Angela to look back at 2002, when Spooks became TV's most shocking new show, Girl's Aloud were the year's biggest new pop sensations and a chart battle between Gareth and Will divided pop fans.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Kimberley Walsh, Dane Baptiste, Chris Barrie
Votes: 6
25.
What We Were Watching (2018–2021)
Episode:
Christmas 1988
(2018)
59 min | Documentary
Stars: Grace Dent, John Altman, Bill Beaumont, Jean Boht
Votes: 10
26.
The Noughties (2020)
Episode:
2004
(2020)
44 min | Documentary
Clara Amfo and Devin Griffin look back at 2004 with Angela, the year Strictly waltzed into the nation's living rooms. Plus, a Super Bowl fail, teary goodbyes for Friends and Sex and the City and David Beckham became a brand.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Clara Amfo, Devin Griffin, Bruce Forsyth
Votes: 6
27.
What We Were Watching (2018–2021)
Episode:
Christmas 1991
(2021)
59 min | Documentary
Stars: Grace Dent, Jeff Banks, Rob Brydon, Michael Caine
Votes: 5
28.
What We Were Watching (2018–2021)
Episode:
Christmas 1995
(2020)
59 min | Documentary
Grace Dent takes an irreverent look back on the festive television for December 1995.
Stars: Grace Dent, Bill Bailey, Cheryl Baker, Derek Benfield
Votes: 5
29. Alan Yentob Remembers... Orson Welles (2024 TV Special)
13 min | Documentary, Short
Alan Yentob looks back on his encounters with Orson Welles and the making of the two-part documentary "The Orson Wells Story" for Arena (1975).
Stars: Alan Yentob, Orson Welles
30. Amanda Burton Remembers... Silent Witness (2023 TV Special)
14 min | Documentary, Short
Amanda Burton looks back on the early days of Silent Witness (1996).
Star: Amanda Burton
31. Shoulder to Shoulder: Remembered by... Siân Phillips, Moira Armstrong and Waris Hussein (2024 TV Special)
19 min | Documentary, Short
Siân Phillips and directors Moira Armstrong and Waris Hussein look back on Shoulder to Shoulder (1974).
Stars: Siân Phillips, Moira Armstrong, Waris Hussein
32. Michael Jayston Remembers... Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2023 TV Special)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Michael Jayston looks back on the acclaimed drama series Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979).
Star: Michael Jayston
33. Paul Abbott Remembers... Clocking Off (2024 TV Special)
14 min | Documentary, Short
Paul Abbott looks back on his BAFTA-winning drama series Clocking Off (2000).
Star: Paul Abbott
35. Star Wars at the BBC (2015 TV Short)
17 min | Documentary, Short, Sci-Fi
Peter Serafinowicz looks back through the BBC archives to uncover rare clips featuring cast members of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Stars: Peter Serafinowicz, Michael Rodd, Michael Aspel, Jackie Collins
36. Mary Beard Remembers... Civilisation (2024 TV Special)
10 min | Documentary, Short
Mary Beard looks back at Kenneth Clark's landmark documentary series, Civilisation (1969).
Star: Mary Beard
37. Joe McFadden Remembers... The Crow Road (2022 TV Special)
11 min | Documentary, Short
Joe McFadden looks back on the drama series The Crow Road (1996).
Star: Joe McFadden
38. No Place Like Home Remembered by... William Gaunt and Marcia Warren (2024 TV Special)
11 min | Documentary, Short
William Gaunt and Marcia Warren reunite to look back at the sitcom No Place Like Home (1983).
Stars: William Gaunt, Marcia Warren
39. Claire Bloom Remembers... Anna Karenina (2024 TV Special)
13 min | Documentary, Short
Claire Bloom looks back on the BBC adaptation Anna Karenina (1961) and assesses how successfully it captured the original novel.
Star: Claire Bloom
40. David Tennant Remembers... Hamlet (2023 TV Special)
16 min | Documentary, Short
David Tennant looks back on his role as Hamlet in the award-winning production Hamlet (2009) for the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Star: David Tennant
41. Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family (2023 TV Special)
14 min | Documentary, Short
Ricky Tomlinson looks back on the much-loved sitcom The Royle Family (1998) and his memories of working on the series.
Star: Ricky Tomlinson
42. Russell T. Davies Remembers... A Midsummer Night's Dream (2023 TV Special)
14 min | Documentary, Short
Russell T. Davies looks back on his adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream (2016).
Star: Russell T. Davies
43. Glenda Jackson Remembers... Elizabeth R (2023 TV Special)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Glenda Jackson looks back on Elizabeth R (1971).
Star: Glenda Jackson
44. Christopher Eccleston Remembers... Our Friends in the North (2022 TV Special)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Christopher Eccleston looks back on the iconic drama series Our Friends in the North (1996).
Star: Christopher Eccleston
45. Bernard Hill Remembers... Boys from the Blackstuff (2022 TV Special)
8 min | Documentary, Short
Bernard Hill looks back on the iconic drama series Boys from the Blackstuff (1982).
Star: Bernard Hill
46. Alison Steadman Remembers... The Singing Detective (2022 TV Special)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Alison Steadman looks back on the iconic drama series The Singing Detective (1986).
Star: Alison Steadman
47. Helen Mirren Remembers... As You Like It (2023 TV Special)
13 min | Documentary, Short
Helen Mirren looks back on one of her earliest television roles, playing Rosalind in The BBC Television Shakespeare: As You Like It (1978).
Star: Helen Mirren
48. Duncan Preston Remembers... Pat and Margaret (2023 TV Special)
12 min | Documentary, Short
Duncan Preston looks back on Screen One: Pat and Margaret (1994).
Star: Duncan Preston
49. The A to Z of TV Gardening (2013– )
45 min | Documentary
Carol Kirkwood takes an alphabetical journey through the world of television gardening, getting inspiration and advice from some of the BBC's most popular gardening presenters and programmes.
Stars: Carol Kirkwood, Jay Rayner
50. Talking Comedy (2015– )
25 min | Comedy
Series making good use of the BBC archive by selecting clips from interviews. This low budget approach is actually a good thing because you get to see longer sections uninterrupted by talking heads.
Star: Angela Thorne