UK TV Shows Cancelled/Ended
by Mark_a_Wood | created - 18 Oct 2017 | updated - 19 Nov 2022 | PublicA list of recent UK TV shows that will not be returning, whether that is due to cancellation/non-renewal or because they have simply come to the end of their life. If a show you loved is on this list, sorry!
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1. Hey Tracey! (2019–2020)
50 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Comedy game show hosted by Joel Dommett. Celebrity contestants try to win prizes for members of the public with the help of virtual assistant Tracey who can connect them to businesses that may be able to answer their questions.
Stars: Joel Dommett, Donna Preston, Justin Wilkes, Roman Kemp
Votes: 65
The rather weak comedy game show has been axed by ITV2 after 2 series. It only received a second series due to Love Island lead-in viewing figures but viewing figures collapsed in series 2 without the Love Island boost.
2. The Circle (III) (2018–2021)
60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
The original British version of the reality television format in which people from all walks of life compete in a popularity contest via a social media platform to win a cash prize.
Stars: Sophie Willan, Manrika Khaira, Hashu Mohammed, Andy Smith
Votes: 1,282
On Friday, 7th May 2021 Channel 4 Television somewhat surprisingly announced that they have axed the original British version of the reality TV show after 3 series + a charity celebrity series.
3. Home (2019–2020)
27 min | Comedy, Drama
Peter, his new partner Katy, and her son John return home to Dorking from their first holiday together in France. Hiding in the boot of their car is Sami, a Syrian refugee.
Stars: Rufus Jones, Rebekah Staton, Youssef Kerkour, Oaklee Pendergast
Votes: 1,132
On Thursday, 6th May 2021 the star and creator of the sitcom, Rufus Jones, announced via twitter that Channel 4 Television had opted not to commission a third series.
4. The Nest (2020)
R | 60 min | Thriller
A teenage girl in Glasgow agrees to carry a baby for couple Dan and Emily.
Stars: Sophie Rundle, Martin Compston, Katie Leung, David Hayman
Votes: 4,466
5. The Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft (2020)
60 min | Reality-TV
Keith Lemon and Anna Richardson present the quirky craft competition in which contestants compete to secure commissions from celebrity guests.
Stars: Leigh Francis, Anna Richardson, Zak Khchai, Harriet Vine
Votes: 14
6. Absolutely India: Mancs in Mumbai (2020)
30 min | Documentary
Brothers Ryan, Adam and Scott Thomas trace their family roots in India, joined by their dad Dougie, whose father was born in Mumbai. The siblings have never visited the country they descended from.
Stars: Adam Thomas, Ryan Thomas, Scott Thomas, Dougie James
Votes: 33
7. The Mash Report (2017–2020)
Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Comedian Nish Kumar and his hilarious correspondents deliver a surreal take on the week's news.
Stars: Steve N. Allen, Ellie Taylor, Rachel Parris, Nish Kumar
Votes: 634
8. Lee and Dean (2017–2019)
30 min | Comedy
Stevenage-based builders Lee and Dean are brothers from other mothers, inseparable best friends since they first met at school. That is until Lee meets and falls in love with Nikki and she moves into their flat.
Stars: Miles Chapman, Mark O'Sullivan, Camille Ucan, Anna Morris
Votes: 308
9. Timewasters (2017–2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama
A struggling jazz band from South London are propelled back in time.
Stars: Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Kadiff Kirwan, Adelayo Adedayo, Samson Kayo
Votes: 719
10. Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule (2017–2019)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
British comedy panel show hosted by Harry Hill in which guests must find fun things to prove the human race is worth saving in the event of an alien invasion.
Stars: Harry Hill, Josh Widdicombe, Robert Peston, Joe Lycett
Votes: 94
On Tuesday, 4th February 2020 an ITV spokesperson confirmed that the comedy panel show would not be returning for a fourth series.
11. Keeping Faith (2017–2021)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Faith, a small-town Welsh lawyer, is forced to cut short her extended maternity leave when her husband and business partner, Evan, goes missing. As the truth of his actions surface, Faith must fight to protect her family and her sanity.
Stars: Eve Myles, Bradley Freegard, Mark Lewis Jones, Hannah Daniel
Votes: 5,818
On Wednesday, 22nd January 2020, BBC Cymru Wales and S4C jointly announced that the hit crime drama has been commissioned for a Third and Final Series. Filming on series three begins in 2020. The third series is expected to air on S4C in October 2020 and on BBC One Wales in February 2021 and will be available across the UK via the BBC iPlayer.
12. Victoria Derbyshire (2015–2020)
News
British mid-morning show featuring news bulletins, topical discussions, and messages from viewers.
Stars: Victoria Derbyshire, Annita McVeigh, Joanna Gosling, Carrie Gracie
Votes: 72
13. Sanditon (2019–2023)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
About Charlotte Heywood, a spirited and impulsive woman, who moves from her rural home to Sanditon, a fishing village attempting to reinvent itself as a seaside resort.
Stars: Rose Williams, Crystal Clarke, Kris Marshall, Kate Ashfield
Votes: 18,181
On Wednesday, 11th December 2019 ITV announced that it was not commissioning a second series of the period drama due to disappointing viewing figures. The series has not yet aired in the U.S. and as with Beecham House there are hopes it may be saved by its U.S. co-producers.
14. Scarborough (2019)
30 min | Comedy
Follow the lives of a group of residents at a seaside town in North Yorkshire.
Stars: Jason Manford, Catherine Tyldesley, Stephanie Cole, Maggie Ollerenshaw
Votes: 645
On Thursday, 21st November 2019 actress Maggie Ollerenshaw announced via twitter her disappointment that Scarborough has not been recommissioned for a second series. Later the same day the show's official twitter account confirmed the news.
15. Wild Bill (2019)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
US police chief Bill Hixon lands in Lincolnshire with his 14 year-old daughter Kelsey, hoping to flee their recent painful past. New community forces Bill to question everything about himself.
Stars: Rob Lowe, Bronwyn James, Tony Pitts, Aloreia Spencer
Votes: 3,192
On Wednesday, 13th November 2019 ITV announced that the police drama would not be returning for a second series. Viewing figures dropped from 5.7 million for episode 1 to 3.2 million by episode 6 and the series received mixed reviews from critics and viewers.
16. Beecham House (2019)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama
A look at the lives of residents living in a Delhi mansion at the cusp of the 19th Century.
Stars: Tom Bateman, Lesley Nicol, Leo Suter, Dakota Blue Richards
Votes: 2,618
On 25th October 2019 ITV announced that it had no plans for the lavish period drama to return for a second series. The drama is scheduled to air in the U.S. in March 2020 and creator Gurinder Chadha is hopeful an international broadcaster may pick up the show.
17. Warren (2019)
30 min | Comedy
An original comedy series about the life of Warren Thompson, a pedantic driving instructor who believes that the world is against him.
Stars: Martin Clunes, Lisa Millett, Tim Preston, Oscar Morgan
Votes: 836
On 19th May 2019 the show's co-writer Jimmy Donny Cosgrove posted on twitter that the BBC had declined to commission a second series of the sitcom.
18. The Jeremy Kyle Show (2005–2020)
65 min | Comedy, Reality-TV, Talk-Show
Jeremy Kyle deals with guests attempting to resolve issues with those in their lives, with such issues often related to relationships, sex and drugs.
Stars: Jeremy Kyle, Graham Stanier, Georgette Civil, Kerry Katona
Votes: 1,328
On Wednesday 15th May 2019 ITV announced that it had permanently cancelled the controversial show after the apparent suicide of a guest shortly after he had appeared on the show.
19. Mum (2016–2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
After the death of her husband, a woman attempts to rebuild her life while surrounded by her sometimes problematic family and friends.
Stars: Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Sam Swainsbury, Lisa McGrillis
Votes: 3,683
The gentle but poignant sitcom about a widow returns for a 6-episode Third and Final Series on Wednesday, 15th May 2019.
20. Zapped (2016–2018)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
James Buckley is transported to a parallel world featuring "psychopathic Fairies, Shell Men, seductive Demi-Fins and vicious Throcks".
Stars: Paul Kaye, Sharon Rooney, James Buckley, Kenneth Collard
Votes: 1,594
Actor James Buckley revealed during a YouTube live stream that the series has ended. On Wednesday, 17th April 2019 UKTV confirmed that the fantasy-set sitcom wouldn't be returning for a Fourth Series.
21. Jamestown (2017–2019)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, History
A drama about English settlers in America in 1617.
Stars: Naomi Battrick, Max Beesley, Claire Cox, Patsy Ferran
Votes: 5,804
Sky Television announced that they had commissioned a Third Series of the period drama for broadcast in 2019 - but that it would be the Final Series.
22. This Week (2003–2019)
45 min | News, Talk-Show
Political journalist and comic Andrew Neil is joined by guests to take a light-hearted look back at the week in politics.
Stars: Andrew Neil, Michael Portillo, Diane Abbott, Miranda Green
Votes: 173
The light night political discussion show is to end after 16 years on air as veteran broadcaster Andrew Neil lightens his workload. Its current run of episodes concludes in Summer 2019 and the show will not return after that.
23. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Not Rated | 75 min | Comedy
Comedy series following the lives of sisters Tracey and Sharon who are left to fend for themselves after their husbands are arrested for armed robbery.
Stars: Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Pauline Quirke, Alun Lewis
Votes: 2,474
On Tuesday, 5th February 2019, ITV's Head of Television Kevin Lygo revealed to the Daily Mirror newspaper that sitcoms Birds of a Feather and Bad Move would not be returning. The UK's largest commercial broadcaster now has no sitcoms being broadcast on its main channel for the first time in its 64 year history.
24. Bad Move (2017–2018)
12 | 30 min | Comedy
Sitcom following husband and wife Steve and Nicky whose dream move from the city to the countryside turns into a nightmare. Co-written by and starring Jack Dee.
Stars: Jack Dee, Kerry Godliman, Miles Jupp, Manjinder Virk
Votes: 507
On Tuesday, 5th February 2019, ITV's Head of Television Kevin Lygo revealed to the Daily Mirror newspaper that sitcoms Birds of a Feather and Bad Move would not be returning. The UK's largest commercial broadcaster now has no sitcoms being broadcast on its main channel for the first time in its 64 year history.
25. Zoe Ball on ... (2018)
Music, Talk-Show
Broadcaster Zoë Ball hosts weekend, early morning, chat shows with celebrity guests, interviews, topical chat and live music from new and established artists.
Stars: Zoë Ball, David Morgan, Stephen Bailey, London Hughes
Votes: 22
ITV commissioned two Christmas Specials for December 2018 and a Second Series for 2019. However, since then Zoe Ball has been announced as the new host of the BBC Radio Two Breakfast Show. The Christmas Specials are going ahead but Zoe cannot host Series Two - an announcement from ITV is awaited.
26. Flog It! (2002– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Game-Show
Unwanted antiques are valued by experts, and then sold in a real-life auction.
Stars: Paul Martin, Anita Manning, Kate Bliss, Mark Stacey
Votes: 163
On 2nd October 2018 the BBC announced that the long-running antiques show had been cancelled after a 17-year run and more than 1,000 episodes. Episodes already recorded in 2018 will be broadcast in 2019.
27. Big Brother (III) (2000– )
60 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Reality-TV
A group of contestants move into the Big Brother house, where they nominate each other to be evicted by public vote. The last person remaining will take home a large cash prize, while the others take home nothing.
Stars: Marcus Bentley, Davina McCall, Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Pete Bennett
Votes: 2,939
On 14th September 2018 Channel 5 Television announced that the 2018 'civilian' version of the reality TV show would be the final edition.
However, Britain's biggest commercial broadcaster ITV are looking to buy Endemol Shine the production company that makes Big Brother - and may revive the show for a third time on a third different channel.
28. Celebrity Big Brother (2001– )
50 min | Reality-TV
A version of the hit show Big Brother, in which a group of celebrities spend time in the famous house.
Stars: Marcus Bentley, Emma Willis, Calum Best, Coleen Nolan
Votes: 1,274
On 14th September 2018 Channel 5 Television announced that the 2018 'civilian' version of the reality TV show would be the final edition (of either civilian or celebrity versions).
29. Big Brother's Bit on the Side (2011– )
Talk-Show
Stars: Emma Willis, Rylan Clark, Jamie East, Alice Levine
Votes: 143
On 14th September 2018 Channel 5 Television announced that the 2018 'civilian' version of the reality TV show would be the final edition. Spin-off shows such as this are also axed.
30. Lucky Man (2016–2018)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
From the mind of comic book legend Stan Lee comes a bold new action crime series about a brilliant but flawed police officer with the power to control luck.
Stars: James Nesbitt, Sienna Guillory, Darren Boyd, Amara Karan
Votes: 6,334
UK Television listings have the 8th episode of series 3 broadcast on 7th September 2018 listed as the last ever episode of the show.
31. Poldark (2015–2019)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance
Ross Poldark returns home after American Revolutionary War and rebuilds his life with a new business venture, making new enemies and finding a new love where he least expects it.
Stars: Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jack Farthing, Beatie Edney
Votes: 36,049
On Monday, 10th September 2018 the BBC confirmed that the fifth series of the ratings winning period drama (to be broadcast in 2019) would be the final series.
32. The Wright Stuff (2000–2018)
50 min | News, Talk-Show
Topical discussions, a daily newspaper review and a weekly television review on Fridays.
Stars: Matthew Wright, Eric Johnson, Kirsty Duffy, Anne Diamond
Votes: 337
Channel 5's daily, weekday, topical discussion show ended on 31st August 2018 after 18 years on air and has been replaced by a new show "Jeremy Vine" (2018).
33. Trollied (2011–2018)
PG-13 | 26 min | Comedy
Set in Valco, a fictional supermarket in Warrington in northwestern England, Trollied is a sitcom that puts a comic twist on one of our most familiar everyday surroundings.
Stars: Rita May, Jason Watkins, Faye McKeever, Carl Rice
Votes: 2,785
On 23 August 2018 it was announced that afer 7 series the Sky One sitcom set in a supermarket would conclude with a one-off finale "The Wedding" in December 2018.
34. The Durrells (2016–2019)
TV-PG | 46 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
Louisa Durrell raises her four children single-handedly after her husband's death. Following a financial crisis, the family moves to the Greek island of Corfu and tries to adapt to life there.
Stars: Keeley Hawes, Josh O'Connor, Milo Parker, Daisy Waterstone
Votes: 14,144
AKA The Durrells in Corfu
Having already announced the commissioning of a Fourth Series of the popular drama ITV announced on 20th August 2018 that Series Four would be the final series.
35. Room 101 (1994–2018)
29 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Comedy talk/game show in which celebrities present an argument for their pet hates in various categories to be banished forever to Room 101.
Stars: Paul Merton, Frank Skinner, Nick Hancock, Nigel Havers
Votes: 1,638
In July 2018 in an interview published in The Times newspaper host Frank Skinner stated that the BBC have axed the long-running show. The BBC have yet to confirm this.
36. The Great Pottery Throw Down (2015– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
Ten home potters from around the country head to Stoke-on-Trent, the home of pottery, in their quest to become Top Potter.
Stars: Keith Brymer Jones, Richard Miller, Rose Schmits, Siobhán McSweeney
Votes: 1,455
In July 2018 The BBC confirmed newspaper reports that the show had been axed. The decision has been seen by many as sour grapes from the BBC over the loss of The Great British Bake Off to Channel 4. A petition has been launched to save the show.
37. Still Game (2002–2019)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Cult Scottish comedy about the lives of two OAP's Jack and Victor and their views on how it used to be in the old days and how bad it is now in the fictional area of Craiglang, Glasgow.
Stars: Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill, Paul Riley, Mark Cox
Votes: 9,261
On 13th July 2018 the BBC announced that they had commissioned a ninth and final series of the Scottish sitcom. The show's creators confirmed that they felt the time was right to retire the show.
38. Daily Politics (2003–2018)
30 min | News, Talk-Show
The BBC's in-depth, daily, weekday political show reviewing events in Westminster, around the UK and further afield with interviews, discussion and debate.
Stars: Andrew Neil, Jenny Scott, Giles Dilnot, Jo Coburn
Votes: 85
In July 2018 the BBC announced that the BBC's daily political show was being replaced by a new show called Politics Live. The last ever episode of the Daily Politics was broadcast on 24th July 2018.
39. Benidorm (2007–2018)
Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy
British comedy series following holidaymakers at the Solana Resort in Benidorm. Hilarity ensues as guests try to get value for their Euros.
Stars: Jake Canuso, Janine Duvitski, Tony Maudsley, Elsie Kelly
Votes: 7,077
On 5th July 2018 series creator and writer Derren Litten confirmed that the 10th series of the sitcom broadcast earlier in 2018 was the final series.
40. Peston on Sunday (2016– )
60 min | News, Talk-Show
A new, live, interactive Sunday morning political magazine show featuring interviews, topical guests, satire and discussion. Hosted by ITV's new political editor, Robert Peston.
Stars: Robert Peston, Allegra Stratton, John McDonnell, Anushka Asthana
Votes: 37
On 5th June 2018 ITV announced that the show was moving from Sunday mornings to Wednesday evenings and being rebranded as simply Peston. Co-host Allegra Stratton has left the show.
41. The Last Post (2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, History, Romance
Aden 1965. This is the story of a British army unit quashing a Yemeni fight for independence in the Middle East and the women and children who were there with them.
Stars: Jessie Buckley, Jeremy Neumark Jones, Tom Glynn-Carney, Stephen Campbell Moore
Votes: 2,829
On 8th May 2018 the BBC confirmed that the period drama set in 1965 Aden would not be returning for a second series.
42. Robot Wars (1998–2018)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Game-Show
Knockout competition between deadly robots designed and controlled by contestants. There's chainsaws, spikes, and lots of flying metal.
Stars: Jonathan Pearce, Noel Sharkey, Stuart McDonald, Craig Charles
Votes: 1,234
The robot combat show has been axed for a third time. On 17th March 2018 BBC Two announced that the rebooted version of the show would not be returning.
Robot Wars was originally axed by BBC Two, picked up by Channel 5, axed by Channel 5, rebooted by BBC Two and axed by BBC Two for a second time.
43. Damned (2016–2018)
24 min | Comedy
Comedy set in a local authority's social-services department. Social workers Rose and Al swim against the tide of bureaucracy, deal with the absurdities of life, and try to navigate their equally trying professional and personal lives.
Stars: Jo Brand, Alan Davies, Kevin Eldon, Georgie Glen
Votes: 1,180
Channel 4 have announced that they have not commissioned a Third Series of the comedy. However, production company What Larks! are seeking another broadcaster.
44. Stargazing Live (2011– )
Family, Reality-TV
Professor Brian Cox and Dara O Briain host three days of live stargazing featuring epic images from observatories around the globe.
Stars: Brian Cox, Dara O Briain, Liz Bonnin, Mark Thompson
Votes: 234
Professor Brian Cox revealed that the BBC will not be broadcasting the astronomy programme in 2018 - whether it will return in future years has not been announced.
45. People Just Do Nothing (2014–2018)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Music
A mockumentary series about a group of failed MCs from West London and their passion for pirate radio.
Stars: Allan Mustafa, Hugo Chegwin, Asim Chaudhry, Steve Stamp
Votes: 8,127
The BBC have commissioned a Fifth Series of the mockumentary about dopey DJs at pirate radio station Korrupt FM - but also announced that it will be the final series of the show.
46. Porridge (2017)
30 min | Comedy, Crime
Nigel Fletcher is a sharp-witted chancer with no respect for authority. Just like his grandad Norman. Now, nearly 40 years after Norman served time, Nigel is following in his grandad's footsteps. By heading straight into a prison cell.
Stars: Kevin Bishop, Dave Hill, Mark Bonnar, Jason Barnett
Votes: 394
The BBC announced on 22nd February 2018 that they had no plans to film a second series of the rebooted sitcom.
47. Fortitude (2015–2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
Perched on the edge of the Arctic Circle, Fortitude is one of the safest towns on earth. There has never been a violent crime here. Until now.
Stars: Richard Dormer, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Sienna Guillory, Mia Jexen
Votes: 23,570
On 25th January 2018 Sky Television announced that they had commissioned a four-part Third and Final Series of the Norway set drama for broadcast in late 2018.
48. Fearless (I) (2017)
TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Emma Banville (Helen McCrory), a human rights lawyer known for defending lost causes, sets out to prove the innocence of Kevin Russell (Sam Swainsbury), who was convicted for the murder of a school girl fourteen years earlier.
Stars: Brooke Haynes, Helen McCrory, Sam Swainsbury, Jonathan Forbes
Votes: 4,947
Fearless was included in a list of ITV shows, published in the broadcaster's annual report, that had not performed as well as hoped and would therefore not return in 2018.
49. Bigheads (2017)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Eight members of the public are transformed into the world's most famous celebrities by donning giant heads, competing against each other in a series of massive celebrity-inspired challenges.
Stars: Jason Manford, Kriss Akabusi, Jenny Powell, Harry Berry
Votes: 34
Bigheads was included in a list of ITV shows, published in the broadcaster's annual report, that had not performed as well as hoped and would therefore not return in 2018.
50. The Nightly Show (2017)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Talk-Show
A nightly talk show, hosted by various presenters, featuring interviews with celebrity guests, comedy sketches and highlights from the news.
Stars: Dermot O'Leary, Stevie Sidwell & The Westend All Stars, Joe Thompson, Davina McCall
Votes: 64
The Nightly Show was included in a list of ITV shows, published in the broadcaster's annual report, that had not performed as well as hoped and would therefore not return in 2018.
51. Don't Ask Me Ask Britain (2017)
60 min | Game-Show
The aim of the show is for the two teams to second-guess what the viewers will vote for in various questions by using an app and voting along live.
Stars: Alexander Armstrong, Jonathan Ross, Frank Skinner, Lolly Adefope
Votes: 9
ITV officially announced on 24th Novemeber 2017 that it had decided not to recommission the interactive quiz show / comedy panel show.
52. Witless (2016–2018)
30 min | Comedy, Thriller
After witnessing a gangland shooting, flatmates Leanne and Rhona are put into witness protection, given new identities and dumped in a grotty flat in Swindon. Meanwhile, two extremely young hit men are on their trail.
Stars: Kerry Howard, Zoe Boyle, Nicholas Fruin, Nick Preston
Votes: 791
The neat comedy crime drama returns for a Third and Final Series in January 2018.
53. Doc Martin (2004–2022)
TV-14 | 46 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
The trials and tribulations of Martin Ellingham, a brilliant but socially challenged doctor who moves from London to the picturesque village of Port Wenn in Cornwall.
Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice, Joe Absolom
Votes: 20,169
The popular ITV drama returns for a Ninth and Final Series in 2018 - however they previously said that series 8 was going to be the last so we will have to wait and see.
54. Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish (2013–2017)
Comedy
Dave Gorman points out things he finds strange about modern life.
Stars: Dave Gorman, The Billroth String Quartet, Annabel Port, Pat Sharp
Votes: 620
The stand-up comedian announced on 18th December 2017 that after Five Series he was axing his own show as the labour-intensive process of making the episodes was making him ill as he was having to work more than 100 hours a week on them.
55. Going Forward (2016)
Comedy
Darkly-tinged comedy about a so-called "sandwich generation" couple, a care worker and a limousine driver, who have put their lives on hold for the sake of others.
Stars: Tom Davis, Omid Djalili, Jo Brand, Ricky Grover
Votes: 90
BBC Four have opted not to commission a second series of the "Getting On" spin-off show.
56. The Tunnel (2013–2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A prominent French politician is found dead on the border between the U.K. and France, and two agents must work together on behalf of their respective countries to find the murderer.
Stars: Stephen Dillane, Clémence Poésy, Cédric Vieira, Angel Coulby
Votes: 10,636
The third and final series of the Anglo-French crime drama "The Tunnel: Vengeance" began filming in March 2017 for broadcast in December 2017/January 2018.
All episodes of Series 3 available from Sky on 14th December 2017
57. Detectorists (2014–2022)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The lives of two eccentric metal detectorists, who spend their days plodding along ploughed tracks and open fields, hoping to disturb the tedium by unearthing the fortune of a lifetime.
Stars: Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones, Rachael Stirling, Gerard Horan
Votes: 21,271
The third and final series of the popular comedy about metal detectorists airs on BBC Four in November/December 2017. Final episode broadcast 13th December 2017 on BBC Four.
58. Inspector George Gently (2007–2017)
TV-MA | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases.
Stars: Martin Shaw, Lee Ingleby, Simon Hubbard, Lisa McGrillis
Votes: 8,508
The popular 1960s set crime drama ends with an eighth series consisting of two feature-length episodes set in 1970. Final episode broadcast on 30th October 2017.
59. Crimewatch UK (1984–2017)
50 min | Documentary, Crime
Looking at the range of criminal activity that plagues the United Kingdom, giving vital information on unsolved cases.
Stars: Nick Ross, Sue Cook, David Hatcher, Helen Phelps
Votes: 159
THE biggest cancellation in the UK in recent years. The BBC made a shock announcement in October 2017 that after 33 years on air they were cancelling the programme due to steadily declining viewing figures.
Plans to incorporate elements of the show into other formats are to be announced.
60. Stella (2012–2017)
60 min | Comedy, Drama
A series set in the fictional village of Pontyberry in the South Wales Valleys centered on the lives of a single mother in her forties, who earns a living doing the locals' ironing, and her family and friends.
Stars: Ruth Jones, Karen Paullada, Craig Gallivan, Justin Davies
Votes: 2,056
The Sky1 sitcom set in Wales bows out after 6 series. Final episode broadcast 18th October 2017.
61. Pitch Battle (2017)
Reality-TV
Singing contest in which 30 of the UK's top choirs and vocal groups battle it out in a series of challenges to determine a champion.
Stars: Mel Giedroyc, Kelis, Gareth Malone, Deke Sharon
Votes: 15
The BBC prime-time singing contest featuring choirs failed to find a place in a crowded market and it was announced in September 2017 that it will not be returning for a second series.
62. Class (I) (2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Sci-Fi
The sixth formers of Coal Hill Academy all have their own secrets and desires. They have to deal with the stresses of everyday life including friends, parents, school work, sex, and sorrow, but also the horrors that come from time travel.
Stars: Katherine Kelly, Greg Austin, Jordan Renzo, Fady Elsayed
Votes: 4,502
Officially cancelled in September 2017 to no great surprise after Patrick Ness had earlier announced that he was not writing scripts for a second series. Received lukewarm reviews and divided fans of Doctor Who.
63. Redwater (2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Married couple Kat and Alfie Moon relocate from the London-based Walford to the remote Irish seaside town of Redwater in a quest to find Luke, Kat's long-lost son, who was given up for adoption to a foster family 32 years ago.
Stars: Henry Proctor, Oisín Stack, Jessie Wallace, Shane Richie
Votes: 396
Received broadly positive reviews in the UK, but was criticised in Irish reviews and drew some anger from Irish viewers. Opened in the UK with nearly 5 million viewers but viewing figures dropped sharply for episode 2, not helped by weak scheduling. Plans for a second series were dropped and the show was officially cancelled in September 2017.
Plans to conclude the cliffhanger ending (presumably via Eastenders) are under discussion.
64. Hooten & the Lady (2016–2017)
TV-14 | 46 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Action-adventure drama starring Michael Landes and Ophelia Lovibond, who travel the world in search of hidden treasures.
Stars: Michael Landes, Ophelia Lovibond, Jessica Hynes, Shaun Parkes
Votes: 3,905
Cancelled by Sky in August 2017 after a single series - with little explanation from the British broadcaster.
65. Count Arthur Strong (2013–2017)
30 min | Comedy
Delusional show business character Count Arthur Strong, a pompous, out-of-work actor from Doncaster attempts to recount his life story with the help of the scholarly son of his former comedy partner.
Stars: Steve Delaney, Rory Kinnear, Zahra Ahmadi, Andy Linden
Votes: 1,093
The BBC declined the opportunity to commission a fourth series of the TV version of the popular BBC Radio sitcom. The TV show divided fans of the original and suffered from weak scheduling throughout its three series. Officially cancelled in August 2017.
66. Host the Week (2017)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
An innovative, improvised, unscripted, topical light entertainment show in which a celebrity guest host is guided through a series of performances by a troupe of improvisers and comedians.
Stars: Scarlett Moffatt, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Duncan James, Mark Moffatt
Votes: 7
One of the more spectacular cancellations of recent years. After critics and viewers panned the first episode of the unscripted, improvised entertainment show Channel 4 pulled the plug after just one episode (a highly unusual move).
67. The Coroner (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A solicitor returns to the seaside town she left as a teenager to take up the post of coroner, becoming an advocate for the dead as she investigates sudden, violent or unexplained deaths.
Stars: Claire Goose, Matt Bardock, Beatie Edney, Oliver Gomm
Votes: 2,453
The daytime crime drama was officially cancelled by the BBC on 2nd March 2017 after two series.
68. Ross Kemp: Extreme World (2011– )
Documentary
The investigative documentary sees Ross Kemp travel to extreme parts of the world to explore how conflicts and hardship have afflicted the locals.
Stars: Ross Kemp, Steve Cyr, Greg Scott
Votes: 601
After confirming that the award-winning documentary series would return for a sixth series, Sky television announced on 9 February 2017 that the sixth series would be the last as the broadcaster cleared space for comedy and drama and was moving away from producing factual content.
69. Chewing Gum (2015–2017)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
The life of Tracey and the mishaps of her neighbourhood, friends and family, and of course, her boyfriend.
Stars: Michaela Coel, Danielle Walters, Robert Lonsdale, Shola Adewusi
Votes: 10,590
A self-cancellation. Creator, writer and star Michaela Coel informed Channel 4 bosses that she did not want to make a third series of the award-winning comedy.
70. Drifters (2013–2016)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy
After graduating from university, twenty something year-olds Meg, her cousin Bunny and their friend Laura share a flat and face the ups and downs of love and life.
Stars: Jessica Knappett, Lydia Rose Bewley, Lauren O'Rourke, Bobby Hirston
Votes: 1,850
Almost certainly not returning for a fifth series. For various reasons Channel 4 are unable to enter into renewal discussions for the comedy until 2019! The show's creator, writer and co-star Jessica Knappett has stated that it is highly unlikely that she will want to re-start the show then.
71. Car Share (2015–2020)
30 min | Comedy
Assistant manager John Redmond and promotions rep Kayleigh Kitson are forced to commute together every day. But will they get along?
Stars: Peter Kay, Sian Gibson, Danny Swarsbrick, Guy Garvey
Votes: 5,565
Creator and co-star Peter Kay shocked fans of the popular, award-winning comedy by announcing that he had pulled the plug on the show despite the offer of a Christmas Special and possible third series.
Update: Kay has now announced that he will be making two special episodes to complete the series. To be broadcast December 2017/January 2018.
72. Prime Suspect: Tennison (2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Prime Suspect 1973 tells the story of 22-year-old Jane Tennison's first days in the police force, in which she endured flagrant sexism before being thrown in at the deep end with a murder enquiry.
Stars: Alun Armstrong, Andrew Brooke, Blake Harrison, Daniel Ezra
Votes: 3,661
Cancelled after one series despite solid viewing figures and positive reviews. Author Lynda La Plante had quit the show saying she was disappointed with the direction the show opted to take and ITV were unable to negotiate a second series with her.
73. The Halcyon (2017)
60 min | Drama, War
The story of a bustling and glamorous five star hotel at the center of London society and a world at war.
Stars: Annabelle Apsion, Mark Benton, Jamie Blackley, Edward Bluemel
Votes: 3,101
Despite steady viewing figures, plans to run for five series and work underway on scripts for a second series the period drama touted as a replacement for Downton Abbey proved a costly failure for ITV Drama. Officially cancelled and attempts by producers to quickly find another broadcaster for the show also failed.
74. Yonderland (2013–2016)
22 min | Comedy, Fantasy
In a far away land hidden in her cupboard Debbie must fulfill her duties as the chosen one and save Yonder Land.
Stars: Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick
Votes: 1,870
Officially cancelled after three series, though a mooted 2017 Christmas Special may still go ahead.
75. Mount Pleasant (2011–2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy
An insight into the everyday lives and struggles of the families living in a tightly-knit close in Mount Pleasant.
Stars: Sally Lindsay, Daniel Ryan, Ainsley Howard, Neil Fitzmaurice
Votes: 1,118
It was officially announced that the Sky television sit-com would come to a conclusion after six series with a finale episode broadcast on 30th June 2017.
76. Broadchurch (2013–2017)
TV-MA | 1,143 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.
Stars: David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Andrew Buchan
Votes: 127,021
The crime drama ended after three series with the final episode broadcast 17th April 2017. Series 2 & 3 failed to capture the public in quite the same way as Series 1 had.
77. Uncle (2012–2017)
30 min | Comedy
An amateur musician of stunted emotional growth is reluctant to take care of his young nephew, but as his reluctance grows, his other emotions begin to follow to the fore, meaning he may even become a better, more-rounded person.
Stars: Nick Helm, Elliot Speller-Gillott, Daisy Haggard, Daniel Lawrence Taylor
Votes: 4,376
The sitcom about a wayward uncle and his nerdy nephew has come to an end after three series. The final episode was broadcast on 12th February 2017.
78. The Aliens (2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Nearly 40 years ago aliens crash-landed in the UK. They look like us, but are forced to live in a ghetto. Border control officer Lewis falls in love with one.
Stars: Michael Socha, Jim Howick, Michaela Coel, Trystan Gravelle
Votes: 1,822
Channel 4 has not renewed the quirky comedy with SF trappings for a second series after poor reviews and unimpressive viewing figures.
79. Jericho (2016)
Not Rated | 60 min | Drama, Western
In the Yorkshire Dales in the 1870s, the shantytown of Jericho is the home of a community that will live, thrive and die in the shadow of the viaduct they've been brought together to build.
Stars: Jessica Raine, Samuel Bottomley, Hans Matheson, Clarke Peters
Votes: 1,561
Yet another expensive flop for ITV Drama. Lukewarm reviews, declining viewing figures and high production costs saw the broadcaster opt not to renew the period drama for a second series.
80. Houdini and Doyle (2016)
TV-14 | 433 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy
At the turn of the 20th century the Metropolitan Police were overwhelmed with bizarre cases so they turned to outsiders including Houdini and Doyle, who collaborated with New Scotland Yard on some unsolved and inexplicable crimes.
Stars: Michael Weston, Stephen Mangan, Rebecca Liddiard, Emily Carey
Votes: 2,987
A disastrous decision to simulcast the opening episode on ITV1 and ITV Encore but then broadcast the rest of the series on the unpopular ITV Encore only infuriated viewers resulting in tiny viewing figures. Cancelled after a single series.
81. Siblings (I) (2014–2016)
Comedy
Siblings living together and the various crazy situations that ensue when they interact with other people.
Stars: Charlotte Ritchie, Tom Stourton, Stella Gonet, Matthew Steer
Votes: 1,407
The BBC Three sitcom was officially cancelled on 18th July 2016 after two series.
82. Home Fires (2015–2016)
TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, War
A drama following a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community during World War II.
Stars: Clare Calbraith, Brian Fletcher, Samantha Bond, Ruth Gemmell
Votes: 4,351
Despite solid ratings and positive reviews ITV announced in May 2016 that the WWII drama had not been renewed for a third series.
83. Dickensian (2015–2016)
TV-PG | 60 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
Drama set within the fictional realms of Charles Dickens critically acclaimed novels, bringing together some of his most iconic characters as their lives intertwine in 19th century London.
Stars: Tuppence Middleton, Sophie Rundle, Alexandra Moen, Joseph Quinn
Votes: 4,041
Spectacularly insane scheduling and a vast cast of characters left viewers baffled and the inventive, big budget BBC drama was officially cancelled in April 2016 after a single series.
84. Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands (2016)
44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Heroic legend Beowulf gallops through the epic and mythical Shieldlands, to his childhood home of Herot, hoping to set right past wrongs.
Stars: Kieran Bew, Joanne Whalley, Ed Speleers, Laura Donnelly
Votes: 3,591
A spectacular flop for ITV Drama. Panned by the critics and deserted by viewers the fantasy series was quickly cancelled during broadcast of the first series - it had been planned to run for five series.
85. Jekyll and Hyde (I) (2015)
TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
10-part drama set in 1930s London focusing on Robert Jekyll, the grandson of the original doctor. The show will follow Robert Jekyll's quest to discover his real identity and the true nature of his family's cursed history.
Stars: Tom Bateman, Donald Sumpter, Stephanie Hyam, Natalie Gumede
Votes: 3,036
Inappropriate scheduling drew complaints from parents and viewing figures slumped, leading to later episodes being moved around the schedules. Creator Charlie Higson tweeted that ITV had declined to commission a second series on 5th January 2016.
86. Critical (2015)
60 min | Drama
Follow the drama at a state-of-the-art Major Trauma Centre, a unit which treats only the most gravely ill or seriously injured.
Stars: Lennie James, Sheri Sadd, Peter Sullivan, Catherine Walker
Votes: 1,058
Underwhelming viewing figures and mixed reviews saw the Sky1 gory medical drama cancelled after a single series. Officially cancelled by Sky on 14th July 2015.
87. Indian Summers (2015–2016)
TV-14 | 52 min | Drama
Drama set in 1932 during the final years of British colonial rule in India.
Stars: Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Jemima West, Julie Walters, Rick Warden
Votes: 4,543
Initially planned for 5 series but on 1st March 2015 Channel 4 announced that it had renewed the Indian-set period drama for a second and final series that was broadcast in 2016. Poor ratings and strong competition in its time-slot were cited as the reasons for the earlier than planned conclusion.
88. Utopia (I) (2013–2014)
TV-MA | 50 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
After a group of people, who meet online, discover a bizarre graphic novel which seems to hold mysterious answers, they find themselves being tracked down by a merciless organization known merely as 'The Network'.
Stars: Adeel Akhtar, Paul Higgins, Neil Maskell, Fiona O'Shaughnessy
Votes: 51,057
In October 2014 both the shows official twitter feed and Channel 4 announced that the violent, offbeat conspiracy thriller would not be returning for a third series.
89. Episodes (2011–2017)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A couple of British TV producers move to Hollywood to export their most popular series, and find it is not what they expected.
Stars: Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Mangan, Tamsin Greig, John Pankow
Votes: 36,549
90. Crazyhead (2016)
TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Amy and Raquel attempt to navigate their way through the choppy waters of their early twenties whilst simultaneously kicking ass on some seriously gnarly demons. What could possibly go wrong?
Stars: Cara Theobold, Susan Wokoma, Lewis Reeves, Tony Curran
Votes: 5,408
Channel 4/E4 confirmed that the supernatural comedy drama about demon-slayers would not be returning for a second series.
91. The Fall (I) (2013–2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A seemingly cold but very passionate policewoman goes head to head with a seemingly passionate father who is in fact a cold serial killer in this procedural out of Belfast. The only thing they share is their common complexity.
Stars: Gillian Anderson, Jamie Dornan, John Lynch, Aisling Franciosi
Votes: 119,493
92. Thirteen (2016)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
26-year-old Ivy Moxam steps out of an ordinary house, on an ordinary street, on an ordinary day. Ivy hasn't been seen for thirteen years; she was kidnapped in 2003 at the age of thirteen.
Stars: Jodie Comer, Valene Kane, Richard Rankin, Natasha Little
Votes: 9,156
Writer Marnie Dickens confirmed that she had no intention to create more episodes of the child abduction thriller and that the 2016 mini-series had always been planned to be a self-contained series and was thus complete.
93. The Interceptor (2015)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama
Customs officer Marcus Ashton joins a new team hunting Britain's most wanted criminals, based on Cameron Addicott's book.
Stars: O-T Fagbenle, Lorraine Ashbourne, Lee Boardman, Charlie de Melo
Votes: 1,039
The crime drama/actioner was cancelled by the BBC after a single 8-episode series due to negative reviews and audience reception. Star O.T. Fagbenle confirmed the news on 29th April 2016.
94. Cuffs (2015)
60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A fresh, authentic and visceral drama that takes the audience on an exhilarating ride through the challenges of front-line policing.
Stars: Ashley Walters, Jacob Ifan, Peter Sullivan, Amanda Abbington
Votes: 1,921
Immediately after the final episode of the first series of the Brighton-set cop show was broadcast stars of the show tweeted that it would not be returning for a second series. Poor reviews were cited by the BBC as the reason for not commissioning a second series. Fans of the show launched an online petition asking the Beeb to reconsider the decision.
95. Love, Nina (2016)
28 min | Comedy, Drama
A glimpse of 80s literary London based on Nina Stibbe's letters to her sister.
Stars: Faye Marsay, Ethan Rouse, Harry Webster, Helena Bonham Carter
Votes: 1,061
96. Brief Encounters (2016)
Not Rated | 276 min | Drama
In the early 1980s the lives of four ordinary women, their husbands, mothers, families, and community are turned around when they become Ann Summers party plan saleswomen.
Stars: Sophie Rundle, Angela Griffin, Sharon Rooney, Penelope Wilton
Votes: 862
It was reported in May 2017 that ITV had declined to commission a second series of the comedy drama. The shows writers confirmed the cancellation via twitter on 7th November 2017.
97. MotherFatherSon (2019)
TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Thriller
A fractured family at the heart of politics and power is pulled together under catastrophic circumstances.
Stars: Richard Gere, Billy Howle, Helen McCrory, Paul Ready
Votes: 4,038
98. Trust Me (2017–2019)
55 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A hardworking nurse who loses her job for whistle-blowing is forced to take drastic measures to provide for her daughter.
Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Alfred Enoch, Emun Elliott, Katie Clarkson-Hill
Votes: 3,176
99. All Together Now (I) (2018–2019)
65 min | Game-Show, Music
Singing contest hosted by Rob Beckett which sees a range of talented singers take to the stage to perform in front of the 100 - a unique panel of music experts and performers from all over ... See full summary »
Stars: Rob Beckett, Geri Horner, Donna-Marie Trego, Kelly
Votes: 88
100. Hard Sun (2018)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
Two detectives with opposing viewpoints are forced to work together in a pre-apocalyptic criminal world.
Stars: Jim Sturgess, Agyness Deyn, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Derek Riddell
Votes: 5,269
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