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1.
Artsnight (2015– )
Episode:
A Tribute to Carla Lane
(2016)
Talk-Show
Carla Lane redefined British comedy drama in the 1960s with her unique brand of 'situation tragedy'. At a time when television writing was the preserve of middle-class men, she brought a ... See full summary »
Director: Dina Mufti | Stars: Victor McGuire, Carl Hollins, Peter Howitt, Nerys Hughes
2. Artsnight (2015– )
Talk-Show
Guest-edited art magazine show.
Stars: Lynn Barber, Maxine Peake, Lily Cole, Armando Iannucci
Votes: 17
3. Sitcom Does... (2011– )
60 min | Documentary
Four sitcom stars each look at a common sitcom theme connected to their own series.
Stars: Neil Morrissey, Hugh Dennis, Arabella Weir, David Schneider
Votes: 7
4.
Sitcom Does... (2011– )
Episode:
Friendship
(2011)
Documentary
Director: Alex Leigh | Stars: Neil Morrissey, Russ Abbot, Leslie Ash, Damon Beesley
5.
Comedy Connections (2003–2008)
Episode:
The Liver Birds
(2008)
39 min | Documentary
Cast and crew look back at the BBC sitcom about two young women sharing a flat in Liverpool, The Liver Birds (1969), which starred Nerys Hughes and Polly James.
Stars: Doon Mackichan, Carla Lane, Sydney Lotterby, Polly James
6. Comedy Connections (2003–2008)
40 min | Documentary
Series looking at the history of favourite comedy shows.
Stars: Doon Mackichan, Julia Sawalha, John Howard Davies, Gareth Gwenlan
Votes: 88
7.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
The Lost Chord
(2001)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Love is in the air, or at least Miss Crotchet thinks it is. The visiting Professor Von Raffenberg seems to be smitten with her, but it turns out he is a conman, who is looking for the Lost ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Jeremy Clyde, Kate Duchêne, Dawn Ford, Poppy Gaye
Votes: 13
8.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Art Wars
(2001)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Mildred discovers that there is something which she is not worst at - drawing. Ethel, however, who can't bear the thought of anybody being better than her at anything, is determined to ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 13
9.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
The Uninvited
(2001)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Mildred & Jadu's expulsions are on the horizon & the other girls try to find a way to save them. The girls plan on running Maude for Head girl hoping to use their influence to save the two.... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 15
10.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
The Unfairground
(2001)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
As their third year grows to a close the girls sneak out to attend a local Fair. When Miss Cackle discovers them, she hears Mildred mocking her, the usually kind Miss Cackle punishes the ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Clare Coulter, Kate Duchêne, Polly James
Votes: 12
11.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Power Drill
(2001)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Mildred & the other girls notice Miss Drill is down in the dumps. They decide to give her a potion which will allow the non-magical Miss Drill to temporarily gain magical powers! Now the ... See full summary »
Director: Stefan Pleszczynski | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Clare Coulter, Kate Duchêne, Claire Porter
Votes: 12
12.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
An Unforgettable Experience
(2000)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Mildred, Maud, Ethel and Drusilla are sent on work experience to Mrs Cosie's Cafe - and learn all there is to learn about the restaurant business.
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 16
13.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Just Like Clockwork
(2000)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Miss Hecketty Broomhead returns to Cackle's Academy to take over while Miss Cackle goes to look after her sick aunt. Her insistence on rigid time-keeping proves to be her undoing, and Miss Cackle is welcomed back with open arms.
Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 15
14.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
The Witchy Hour
(2000)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Cackle's Academy takes part in a radio quiz show against girls from the dreaded Pentangle's School. Miss Hardbroom refuses to have anything to do with it, but in the end she saves the Academy from humiliation.
Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 16
15.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Learning the Hard Way
(2000)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Miss Cackle's young niece, Gabrielle Gribble, comes to the Academy for teaching practice and Mildred Hubble and her friends teach her far more than she ever learned at WitchTraining College.
Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Katy Allen, Clare Coulter
Votes: 12
16.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
The Hair Witch Project
(2000)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
It's time for the dreaded Third Year Witch Project. Nerves are frayed and unlikely partnerships forged. The final demonstration in the Great Hall nearly ends in disaster, but all the girls work together to make the day memorable.
Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Katy Allen, Clare Coulter
Votes: 11
17.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Which Witch Is Which?
(2000)
TV-Y7 | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Ruby uses her appliance of science to unlock the secrets of the past - but disaster very nearly ensues and it is only thanks to Mildred's quick thinking that the Castle is saved.
Director: Alex Kirby | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 12
18.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Cinderella in Boots
(2000)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Cackle's Academy is staging a Pantomime for the Christmas season. Needless to say there is as much drama off-stage as there is on, and only with the help of a certain amount of magic does ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Georgina Sherrington, Katy Allen, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 14
19.
The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
Episode:
Secret Society
(2000)
TV-Y7 | 24 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Mildred and her friends try to join Ethel's Cauldron Club, but Mildred fails the initiation test. Fenella and Griselda, however, come to the rescue and the Dangerous Old Books Society - DOBS - is formed.
Director: Andrew Morgan | Stars: Katy Allen, Harshna Brahmbhatt, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 16
20. Laughter in the House: The Story of British Sitcom (1999)
50 min | Documentary
Stars: Julie Walters, Elijah Mora, John Cleese, Neil Morrissey
Votes: 23
21. The Worst Witch (1998–2001)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
The adventures of Mildred Hubble, a witch attending Cackles Academy. She's called the "Worst Witch" because she's always caught getting into trouble.
Stars: Kate Duchêne, Georgina Sherrington, Emma Brown, Clare Coulter
Votes: 1,754
22. Truly, Madly, Single (1998 TV Movie)
45 min | Documentary
A reflection on how single women have been portrayed in TV sitcoms and popular dramas.
Director: Angela O'Leary | Stars: Leslie Ash, Eric Chappell, Jilly Cooper, Nerys Hughes
23.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
Stop
(1998)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
DS Boulton suspects that PC Hollis is involved in a series of burglaries.
Director: Paul Murton | Stars: Jeff Stewart, Russell Boulter, Mark Wingett, Tony O'Callaghan
Votes: 28
25.
The Liver Birds (1969–1996)
Episode:
Hello Again
(1996)
Comedy
Director: Angie de Chastelai Smith | Stars: Polly James, Nerys Hughes, Mollie Sugden, Michael Angelis
26.
The Liver Birds (1969–1996)
Episode:
Mrs. Boswell Comes to Call
(1996)
Comedy
Director: Angie de Chastelai Smith | Stars: Polly James, Nerys Hughes, Mollie Sugden, Carmel McSharry
27.
The Liver Birds (1969–1996)
Episode:
Moving Out
(1996)
Comedy
Director: Angie de Chastelai Smith | Stars: Polly James, Nerys Hughes, Mollie Sugden, Carmel McSharry
28.
The Liver Birds (1969–1996)
Episode:
Going Into Hospital
(1996)
Comedy
Director: Angie de Chastelai Smith | Stars: Polly James, Nerys Hughes, Mollie Sugden, Carmel McSharry
29.
The Liver Birds (1969–1996)
Episode:
On the Town
(1996)
Comedy
Director: Angie de Chastelai Smith | Stars: Polly James, Nerys Hughes, Mollie Sugden, Michael Angelis
30.
The Liver Birds (1969–1996)
Episode:
Out of Hospital
(1996)
Comedy
Director: Angie de Chastelai Smith | Stars: Polly James, Nerys Hughes, Mollie Sugden, Carmel McSharry
31.
The Liver Birds (1969–1996)
Episode:
Spare That Tree!
(1996)
Comedy
Director: Angie de Chastelai Smith | Stars: Polly James, Nerys Hughes, Mollie Sugden, Carmel McSharry
32.
Celebrity Squares (1975–1997)
Episode:
Episode #8.1
(1996)
Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Gossip a plenty in the barber shop. Sean has his eyes on a beautiful computer buff - but is she interested in him? Everyone wants to know.
Director: Rick Gardner | Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Jim Bowen, Frank Carson, John Fashanu
33.
Style Challenge (1996–1998)
Episode:
Diane Keen and Polly James
(1996)
Stars: Shauna Lowry, Polly James, Diane Keen
34.
Celebrity Squares (1975–1997)
Episode:
Episode #7.1
(1995)
Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Director: Rick Gardner | Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Jim Bowen, Frank Bruno, Mia Carla
35.
Celebrity Squares (1975–1997)
Episode:
Episode #6.16
(1994)
Comedy, Family, Game-Show
This week, the Contestants are Joe and Toni.
Director: Peter Harris | Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Frank Bough, Malandra Burrows, Keith Chegwin
36.
Celebrity Squares (1975–1997)
Episode:
Episode #6.13
(1994)
Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Players Gerry and Judy try to win.
Stars: Bob Monkhouse, Frank Bough, Malandra Burrows, Keith Chegwin
37. Schofield's Christmas TV Gold (1993 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Archive footage of past Christmas TV shows with special guest appearances from the stars of TV's 'The Liver Birds', 'Man About The House' and 'Pan's People'.
Director: Martin Scott | Stars: Ruby Buchanan, Louise Clarke, Nerys Hughes, Polly James
38.
The Bill (1984–2010)
Episode:
We Gave Him All Our Love
(1993)
TV-14 | 25 min | Crime, Drama
The body of a 14-year-old boy is washed up by the tide. Sgt Cryer feels that he owes the parents an explanation.
Director: David Attwood | Stars: Eric Richard, Lisa Geoghan, Trudie Goodwin, Tom Butcher
Votes: 41
39.
That's Love (1988–1992)
Episode:
Episode #4.5
(1992)
24 min | Comedy
Director: John Stroud | Stars: Jimmy Mulville, Diana Hardcastle, Tony Slattery, Phyllida Law
40.
Casualty (1986– )
Episode:
Joy Ride
(1991)
TV-PG | Drama
Three teenage joyriders cause carnage after stealing a car before crashing, a workaholic is almost blinded after having molten plastic squirted into his eyes and Duffy lectures Kelly after she gives a tetanus injection without permission.
Director: Steve Goldie | Stars: Derek Thompson, Catherine Shipton, Mamta Kaash, Nigel Le Vaillant
41.
4 Play (1989–1991)
Episode:
Finding Sarah
(1991)
70 min | Drama
Carol tries to find her real mother after her own baby dies, despite warnings from those closest to her.
Director: Carol Wiseman | Stars: Brenda Bruce, David Horovitch, Polly James, Frank Windsor
42.
Bazaar (1987–1993)
Episode:
Episode #5.16
(1991)
Documentary, Talk-Show
Stars: Nerys Hughes, Stefan Buczacki, Polly James
43.
Blankety Blank (1978–2023)
Episode:
Episode #13.20
(1990)
29 min | Game-Show
This edition sees the sole appearance of Julian Clary, along with appearances from Gavin Campbell, Polly James, Danny La Rue, Rose-Marie and Jane Marie Osborne.
Director: Sylvie Boden | Stars: Les Dawson, Gavin Campbell, Julian Clary, Polly James
44. 4 Play (1989–1991)
Drama
Stars: Anton Rodgers, Kenny Ireland, Claire Hackett, Ian McElhinney
Votes: 20
45. A Night of Comic Relief 2 (1989 TV Special)
390 min | Comedy
20 million people across the UK helped to raise £26.9 million on the second Red Nose Day. At night, the BBC once again gave over their studio's to Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones and Jonathan... See full summary »
Stars: Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones, Jonathan Ross, Richard Addison
Votes: 39
46. Comic Relief (1988 TV Special)
450 min | Comedy
The first night of Comic Relief on Red Nose day 1988 hosted by Lenny 'Nice Suit' Henry and Griff 'Stupid Hat' Rhys Jones. Participants managed to raise over 15 million pounds for charity projects in Britain and Africa.
Stars: Lenny Henry, Griff Rhys Jones, Russ Abbot, Mark Arden
Votes: 52
47. That's Love (1988–1992)
25 min | Comedy
An adult sitcom about the domestic problems of a young married couple, Patsy (Diana Hardcastle) and Donald (Jimmy Mulville).
Stars: Diana Hardcastle, Jimmy Mulville, Lynne Pearson, Zoe Hodges
Votes: 24
48. Bazaar (1987–1993)
30 min | Documentary, Talk-Show
Stars: Nerys Hughes, Judi Spiers, Stefan Buczacki, Barbara Daly
49.
On Stage (1984–1987)
Episode:
Episode #1.5
(1987)
Talk-Show
Stars: Glyn Worsnip, Polly James, Peter Jones, Danny La Rue
50. Casualty (1986– )
TV-PG | 50 min | Drama
The everyday lives of the people frequenting the frenetic Accident and Emergency department of Holby City Hospital.
Stars: Derek Thompson, Tony Marshall, Suzanne Packer, Ian Bleasdale
Votes: 3,694