Best British TV 2012
by BritTVlists | created - 09 Aug 2014 | updated - 2 months ago | PublicBritish TV shows first shown in 2012.
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1. Line of Duty (2012– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Drama series following the investigations of AC-12, a controversial police anti-corruption unit.
Stars: Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, Adrian Dunbar, Craig Parkinson
Votes: 41,582
2. Endeavour (2012– )
TV-14 | 89 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Set in the 1960s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford.
Stars: Shaun Evans, Roger Allam, James Bradshaw, Sean Rigby
Votes: 19,599
3. Call the Midwife (2012– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama, History
Chronicles the lives of a group of midwives living in East London in the late-1950s to late-1960s.
Stars: Vanessa Redgrave, Laura Main, Jenny Agutter, Stephen McGann
Votes: 20,775
4. Derek (2012–2014)
TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Drama
Derek is a loyal nursing home care assistant who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents.
Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl, Tim Barlow
Votes: 28,787
5. Moone Boy (2012–2015)
TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy
Martin Moone is a young boy who relies on the help of his imaginary friend Sean to deal with the quandaries of life in a wacky small-town Irish family circa 1990.
Stars: Chris O'Dowd, David Rawle, Deirdre O'Kane, Peter McDonald
Votes: 5,532
6. Hunted (2012)
TV-MA | 59 min | Action, Drama
Meet Sam. A spy. A hunter. And herself hunted by an enemy more ruthless and determined than any she's ever known.
Stars: Melissa George, Adam Rayner, Patrick Malahide, Morven Christie
Votes: 8,720
7. The Hollow Crown (2012–2016)
TV-14 | 150 min | Drama, History, War
A mini-series of adaptations of Shakespeare's history plays: Richard II, Henry IV: Parts 1 and 2, and Henry V.
Stars: Anton Lesser, Simon Russell Beale, Tom Georgeson, John Mackay
Votes: 5,812
8. Parade's End (2012)
TV-MA | 287 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Revolves around a love triangle between a conservative English aristocrat, his mean socialite wife and a young suffragette.
Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall, Roger Allam, Adelaide Clemens
Votes: 9,595
9. Last Tango in Halifax (2012–2020)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Re-united after 50+ years apart, Celia and Alan decide to marry. At age 16, Alan's late wife failed to pass on a letter from Celia, his longtime crush, with an apology for missing their first date and her forwarding address. Both now have daughters with lover troubles.
Stars: Anne Reid, Derek Jacobi, Sarah Lancashire, Nicola Walker
Votes: 5,672
10. The Bletchley Circle (2012–2014)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In 1952, four women who worked at the wartime code-breaking centre, Bletchley Park, reunite to track down a serial killer.
Stars: Rachael Stirling, Julie Graham, Sophie Rundle, Anna Maxwell Martin
Votes: 11,045
11. Bad Education (2012–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
A comedy series about a teacher who is a bigger kid than the kids he teaches.
Stars: Jack Binstead, Mathew Horne, Ethan Lawrence, Kae Alexander
Votes: 10,779
12. Ripper Street (2012–2016)
TV-MA | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The streets of Whitechapel are the haunt of Detective Inspector Edmund Reid and his team of officers, who aim to maintain law and order in a place once terrorized by Jack the Ripper.
Stars: Matthew Macfadyen, Adam Rothenberg, MyAnna Buring, Jerome Flynn
Votes: 19,631
13. 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (2012– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A raunchy spoof edition of Countdown (1982) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005).
Stars: Susie Dent, Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley, John Pohlhammer
Votes: 4,762
14. Inside Men (2012)
240 min | Crime, Drama
The story of three employees of a security depot who plan and execute a multi-million pound cash heist.
Stars: Steven Mackintosh, Warren Brown, Nicola Walker, Ashley Walters
Votes: 2,440
15. 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: Karen Paullada, Ruth Jones, Craig Gallivan, Justin Davies
Votes: 1,679
16. Secret State (2012)
42 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Secret State explores the relationship between a democratically elected government, big business and the banks.
Stars: Gabriel Byrne, Ralph Ineson, Charles Dance, Jamie Sives
Votes: 2,161
17. Me and Mrs Jones (2012)
30 min | Comedy
Divorcee Gemma finds herself attracted to the roguish charm of Billy, a friend of her son. With her ex hanging around and showing off his new lady, can she resist?
Stars: Sarah Alexander, Neil Morrissey, Nathaniel Parker, Robert Sheehan
Votes: 858
18. A Touch of Cloth (2012–2014)
60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
DCI Jack Cloth and DC Anne Oldman are paired to investigate a series of grisly murders done by a devious killer.
Stars: John Hannah, Suranne Jones, Navin Chowdhry, Adrian Bower
Votes: 3,541
19. Pramface (2012–2014)
Comedy
A girl from a middle-class family gets drunk one night and sleeps with a working-class boy, who also happens to be younger than she, and gets pregnant. But are there really feelings there?
Stars: Sean Verey, Scarlett Alice Johnson, Yasmin Paige, Dylan Edwards
Votes: 2,376
20. The Paradise (2012–2013)
TV-PG | 60 min | Drama
The story of a young woman who works in a department store and gets caught up in the charms of the modern world.
Stars: Joanna Vanderham, Emun Elliott, Stephen Wight, Sonya Cassidy
Votes: 10,684
21. Cuckoo (II) (2012– )
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Cuckoo is every parent's worst nightmare - a slacker full of outlandish, New Age ideas.
Stars: Greg Davies, Helen Baxendale, Tyger Drew-Honey, Kenneth Collard
Votes: 8,179
22. Hit & Miss (2012)
45 min | Drama
Follows the life of transgender contract killer Mia, who travels to West Yorkshire to seek out her ex girlfriend.
Stars: Chloë Sevigny, Roma Christensen, Jorden Bennie, Karla Crome
Votes: 4,663
23. Good Cop (2012)
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Thriller
After his best mate and collegue is brutally attacked and killed, Good Cop John Paul Rocksavage seeks revenge on the men who killed him
Stars: Michael Angelis, Warren Brown, Don Gayle, Stephen Graham
Votes: 1,275
24. Birdsong (2012)
165 min | Drama, History, Romance
As an English soldier fights in the horrific trenches of northern France, he is haunted by the memories of his forbidden love affair with a French woman.
Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Clémence Poésy, Matthew Goode, Rory Keenan
Votes: 5,493
25. The Syndicate (I) (2012– )
60 min | Drama, Mystery
Each series features a different group of people whose lives turn upside down after they jointly win the lottery.
Stars: Lorraine Bruce, Katherine Rose Morley, Kieran Urquhart, Taj Atwal
Votes: 1,376
26. The Best of Men (2012 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 90 min | Biography, Drama, History
In 1943, a refugee doctor from Nazi Germany uses new methods to rehabilitate those with spinal injuries in Great Britain. Based on actual events.
Director: Tim Whitby | Stars: George MacKay, Bebe Sanders, Leigh Quinn, Eddie Marsan
Votes: 1,287
27. Public Enemies (2012)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Released from prison after serving 10 years for murder, Eddie tries to adjust to life outside with the help of his probation officer, Paula.
Stars: Anna Friel, Daniel Mays, Lorraine Ashbourne, Peter Wight
Votes: 580
28. The Fear (I) (2012)
50 min | Crime, Thriller
A Brighton crime boss turned entrepreneur and the disintegration of a criminal mind.
Stars: Peter Mullan, Anastasia Hille, Harry Lloyd, Paul Nicholls
Votes: 1,097
29. The Town (2012)
50 min | Drama, Mystery
A mystery murder of two parents brings back their son to the Town to reconnect with his family and old friends while trying to solve who murdered his parents
Stars: Kelly Adams, Aisling Bea, Martin Clunes, Jon Foster
Votes: 646
30. Restless (2012 TV Movie)
180 min | Drama, Romance
A young woman finds out that her mother worked as a spy for the British Secret Service during World War II and has been on the run ever since.
Director: Edward Hall | Stars: Michelle Dockery, Michael Peter Willis, Charlotte Rampling, Hayley Atwell
Votes: 2,922
31. Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy (2012–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
The Adventures Of Noel And His Friends Smooth, Andy Warhol And Dolly.
Stars: Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding, Dolly Wells, Tom Meeten
Votes: 2,364
32. The Revolution Will Be Televised (2012– )
Comedy
Satirical comedy series. Heydon Prowse and Jolyon Rubinstein expose the hypocrisy of the rich and powerful through a series of outrageous stunts and pranks.
Stars: Heydon Prowse, Jolyon Rubinstein, Mona Yousefi, Jo Bunting
Votes: 235
33. The Last Leg (2012– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Aussie comedian and amputee athlete, Adam Hills, British comedian Josh Widdicombe, UK's most famous amputee comedian Alex Brooker, and their celebrity guests provide topical commentary on the week.
Stars: Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe, Alex Brooker, Clare Balding
Votes: 1,111
34. George Clarke's Amazing Spaces (2012– )
Documentary
George Clarke explores the extraordinary world of small builds, where people turn tiny spaces into the most incredible places to live, work and play. He even tries making a few of his own.
Stars: George Clarke, William Hardie
Votes: 212
35. Cardinal Burns (2012– )
29 min | Comedy
An English sketch comedy show aimed at an adult audience
Stars: Dustin Demri-Burns, Lucinda Dryzek, Seb Cardinal, Fiona Button
Votes: 320
36. Ramsay Behind Bars (2012)
Documentary
Gordon Ramsay explores using a group of prisoners to setup a bakery and sell their products to the public.
Stars: Gordon Ramsay, Tony Bodnar, Andy Cole, Lawrence Gibbons
Votes: 335
37. Science Club (2012– )
Dara and his team of experts tackle some of the biggest ideas in science, with subjects including the brain, space, music and reproduction.
Stars: Dara O Briain, Alok Jha, Mark Miodownik, Helen Czerski
Votes: 81
38. Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan (2012– )
60 min | Documentary
Dominic Monaghan embarks on an exhilarating journey to remote corners of the globe in search of bizarre and dangerous animals. Along the way he'll meet eccentric locals, participate in rare traditions and talk to animal experts.
Stars: Dominic Monaghan, Dan Bell, Billy Boyd, Dale de Nardo
Votes: 586
39. Gadget Man (2012– )
Not Rated | Talk-Show
Demonstrates new gadgets and technology.
Stars: Richard Ayoade, Lawson Crawford, Timothy Dalton-Dobson, Charlotte Gascoigne
Votes: 712
40. Miss Holland (2012– )
Comedy
Stars: Eline Van der Velden, Cameran Surles, Stefany Stern, Smalls
Votes: 9
41. Toast of London (2012– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Steven Toast, an eccentric middle aged actor with a chequered past, spends more time dealing with his problems off stage than performing on it
Stars: Matt Berry, Robert Bathurst, Doon Mackichan, Shazad Latif
Votes: 6,842
42. Racing Legends (2012–2015)
60 min | Documentary, Sport
High-profile car enthusiasts retrace the steps of Great British racing legends. Their goal is to emulate the legend by re-enacting one of their greatest-ever races in a rare classic car.
Stars: Damon Hill, James Martin, Patrick Stewart, Chris Hoy
Votes: 28
43. The Last Weekend (2012)
180 min | Thriller
Set over a long weekend in East Anglia, a surprise phone call from an old university friend, invites Ian and his wife for a few days by the sea. Their hosts, Ollie and Daisy, are a golden ... See full summary »
Stars: Rupert Penry-Jones, Shaun Evans, Genevieve O'Reilly, Claire Keelan
Votes: 396
44. Some Girls (2012–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy
Girls struggle with relationships, friendships and teachers at school.
Stars: Adelayo Adedayo, Natasha Jonas, Alice Felgate, Mandeep Dhillon
Votes: 1,621
45. Hebburn (2012–2013)
Comedy
Set in Hebburn in Tyne and Wear, this series follows the Pearson family, Joe, Pauline and their son Jack, who secretly married a middle-class Jewish girl, Sarah, in a drunken binge in LV.
Stars: Chris Ramsey, Kimberley Nixon, Lisa McGrillis, Pat Dunn
Votes: 674
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