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1. Lip Service (2010–2012)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

Sex, lies and true love in modern Scotland. Following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-something lesbians living in Glasgow.

Stars: Fiona Button, Heather Peace, James Anthony Pearson, Natasha O'Keeffe

Votes: 4,556

2. The Ice Cream Wars (2022)

118 min | Documentary, Crime, History

In 1984 six Glasgow family members died in an arson attack. Their murders were followed by one of Scotland's longest trials and a 20-year fight for justice that gripped the nation.

Stars: Douglas Skelton, Marion Scott, Les Trueman, Nanette Pollock

Votes: 60

3. Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1992)

91 min | Drama

Eight years ago, Gavin artistic son of an Scots/Italian ice-cream dynasty, turned his back on Glasgow and moved south to London to make his name illustrating children's books. Now, ... See full summary »

Director: Stefan Schwartz | Stars: Peter Capaldi, Frances Barber, Catherine Russell, Jeremy Northam

Votes: 253

4. The Bowler and the Bunnet (1967)

60 min | Documentary

Sean Connery examines the gap and suspicion in the relationship between management and workers in industry, and shows how one Scottish shipyard is trying to change that and what could well be a blueprint for other companies to follow.

Director: Sean Connery | Star: Sean Connery

Votes: 66

5. Tomorrow Is Always Too Long (2014)

81 min | Documentary, Animation, Musical

A musical love letter to Glasgow; a dolly mixture of musical numbers, animation and a uniquely Glaswegian cable TV station.

Director: Phil Collins | Star: Kate Dickie

Votes: 38

6. Planet Ant: Life Inside the Colony (2013 TV Movie)

90 min | Documentary

They're humble ants - as amazing as they are small. Go inside a specially constructed glass nest to see one million of them and the feverish inner workings of their mysterious society.

Director: Nick Manley | Stars: David Grimaldi, Adam Hart, George McGavin, Charlotte Sleigh

Votes: 21

7. Joe Strummer Slept Here (2015)

17 min | Documentary, Short

Three magical days with THE CLASH at the end of their notorious 'Busking Tour' in May 1985, including the legendary final gig at Glasgow School of Art.

Director: Stephen Hay | Stars: Gillian Farmer, Graham Roberts

8. Walter: A Life in Football (2021 TV Special)

59 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport

Documentary paying tribute to one of the most successful managers in the history of Scottish football, Walter Smith.

Director: Martin Conaghan | Stars: Walter Smith, Hugh MacDonald, Roddy Forsyth, Alex Ferguson

Votes: 18

9. The Better World (2021)

21 min | Short, Horror

Pascal lives in a dark world, his only respite the recurring visions he has - of a world with star-kissing towers, teeming with colour and life. Pascal is determined to find his way to this 'Better World' before he too loses all hope.

Director: Euan Brown | Stars: Luke Aquilina, Robert Carr, Ciaran Drysder, Adam Greene

10. Zopa - Diamonds Into Dust (2021)

8 min | Short, Crime

A criminal couple embark on a fun filled energetic evening of mayhem when they decide to target a local organised crime crew in Glasgow.

Director: James Price | Stars: Marc Dodwell, Rian Gordon, Amy Manson, Brian McCardie

11. Yer Old Faither (2020)

84 min | Documentary, Biography

An affectionate documentary about an extraordinary Glaswegian.

Director: Heather Croall | Stars: John Croall, Heather Croall, Gary McNair

Votes: 5

12. The Merchant City (1997)

55 min | Documentary

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Director: José Antonio Hergueta | Star: José Antonio Hergueta

13. Limmy's Other Stuff (2020 TV Special)

27 min | Comedy

Limmy introduces a chronological compilation of his non-TV stuff, from his early pre-YouTube sketches, to his Vines, to his present-day livestreaming.

Director: Brian Limond | Star: Brian Limond

Votes: 14

14. Unplugged: Glasgow's Grassroots Music Venues (2020 Video)

25 min | Short

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Directors: Geo Campbell, Louis Darnell

15. The Wednesday Play (1964–1970)
Episode: The Boy Who Wanted Peace (1970)

75 min | Drama

Two Glaswegian youngsters are caught up in sectarian gang warfare.

Director: Pharic Maclaren | Stars: Laurance Rudic, Roddy McMillan, Joseph Brady, Jonathan Watson

16. Play for Today (1970–1984)
Episode: It Could Happen to Anybody (1984)

54 min | Comedy, Drama

A long-suffering Glasgow housewife puts up with years of her husband's violence and drunkenness - and then something happens which makes her snap and fight back.

Director: Laurence Moody | Stars: Ann Scott-Jones, Joseph Brady, Joe Mullaney, William Macbain

Votes: 9

17. Tony Robinson's History of Britain (2020–2022)
Episode: The Victorians (2020)

Documentary, History

Tony travels back to the 1800s, meeting a 13-year-old girl who worked 14-hour shifts in a match factory, a woman who worked down the mines, and one of the first employees of Marks and Spencer. (Ch. 5 description)

Star: Tony Robinson

Votes: 12

18. Rick Steves' Europe (2000–2023)
Episode: Glasgow and Scottish Passions (2018)

TV-G | 25 min | Documentary, Reality-TV

Starting in vibrantly gritty Glasgow, we'll tap into Scottish passions as we tour Stirling Castle, have a wee dram on the Speyside Whisky Trail, and watch a sheepdog demonstration.

Director: Simon Griffith | Star: Rick Steves

Votes: 22

19. Ross Kemp: Britain's Volunteer Army (2020– )
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2020)

44 min | Documentary

A pharmacy courier service run by a network of mums in Bristol, a special Glasgow foodbank transportation service established for military veterans, a school technology department making PPE all feature in this edition.

Directors: Mark Beech, Dan Bridger, Andrew Tait, Phil Turner | Star: Ross Kemp

20. Great British Rivers: Then & Now (2020)
Episode: The River Clyde (2020)

45 min | Documentary, History

The story of the river Clyde, from its source to its estuary. Its history includes the invaders who made use of it, its vital role to Glasgow and the ship-building industry.

Director: Anabelle Marshall | Star: Dan Parr

21. Susan Calman's Grand Day Out (2021– )
Episode: In the Highlands (2021)

43 min | Documentary

Susan and Helen the campervan hit their home turf, touring the breath-taking Southern Highlands in Scotland. Their route leads from Glasgow to Loch Lomond then on to Aberfoyle.

Director: Jenny Macleod | Star: Susan Calman

Votes: 11

22. Unsolved Mysteries of World War II (1992– )
Episode: The Riddle of Rudolf Hess (2004)

24 min | Documentary, History, War

On May 10, 1941 Rudolf Hess, former Deputy Fuhrer of the Third Reich, made an extraordinary lone flight to Britain. Why did the British government, instead of treating the incident as a ... See full summary »

Star: Patrick Allen

23. Miss Scarlet & the Duke (2020– )
Episode: Quarter to Midnight (2022)

TV-14 | 52 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

A famous mystery writer is at the centre of Eliza's investigation when a series of murders copy scenes in his books. Meanwhile, the Duke is also juggling problems at work with a new superintendent and a troubled young detective.

Director: Ivan Zivkovic | Stars: Stuart Martin, Vladimir Cvejic, Igor Kovacevic, Petar Cirica

Votes: 288

24. Culinary Travels with Dave Eckert (1999– )
Episode: Connoiseur's Scotland (2010)

TV-G | Reality-TV

Culinary Travels is taking on the sights and flavors of Scotland. We will discover local steaks and seafood, as well as tasty single malt scotch outside of Glasgow before we explore Scotland's history in Edinburgh's Prestonfield House.

Director: David Eckert | Stars: Stewart Boyles, Martin Chambers, David Eckert, Graeme Nesbitt

25. The Years That Changed Modern Scotland (2021)
Episode: Scotland for Sale (1970-1981) (2021)

History

Kirsty Wark explores the 1970s and early 1980s, an era of shops, pop, new towns and oil.

Stars: Kirsty Wark, Evelyn Stewart, Derek Stewart, Nicky Stewart

26. The Years That Changed Modern Scotland (2021)
Episode: Getting Creative (1980-1992) (2021)

History

Kirsty Wark explores the 1980s and early 1990s.

Stars: Kirsty Wark, Sheena Easton, Ann Budge, Helen Monaghan

27. The Years That Changed Modern Scotland (2021)
Episode: From Beats to Bust (1992-2008) (2021)

History

Kirsty Wark explores the 1990s and 2000s, from the highs of the rave scene, Trainspotting and a new Scottish parliament, to the lows of the financial crash.

Stars: Kirsty Wark, Ewan McGregor, Robert Carlyle, Ewen Bremner

28. The Years That Changed Modern Scotland (2021)
Episode: After the Storm (2008-2020) (2021)

History

Kirsty Wark explores the years after the 2008 financial crash.

Stars: Kirsty Wark, Gordon Brown, Alistair Darling, Queen Elizabeth II

29. The Play on One (1988–1991)
Episode: The Gift (1989)

74 min | Drama

Robert and Gordon, two talented teenage footballers from Wick, are invited to Glasgow for a week's trial with a big club. It is their first taste of professional football, but both the game and the city upset their expectations.

Director: Sandy Johnson | Stars: Duncan MacDonald, David Campbell, Del Henney, Clive Russell

30. Once Upon a True Crime (2022– )
Episode: The Ice Cream Murders with Douglas Skelton (2022)

Crime

Douglas Skelton digs into the infamous 1980s gangland turf war which terrorised Glasgow's East End and influenced his book, Blood City.

Director: Richard Downes | Stars: Douglas Skelton, Les Trueman, Joseph Steele, Ian Miller

31. Geoff Marshall (2007– )
Episode: Secrets Of The Glasgow Subway (2018)

8 min | Documentary

Another episode of 'Secrets...' this time, we went up to Scotland, to ride on the brilliant Glasgow Subway system with its fifteen stops to see what things we could spot that you might not have known about or missed.

Director: Geoff Marshall | Star: Geoff Marshall

32. Geoff Marshall (2007– )
Episode: The New Glasgow Subway Trains (2018)

5 min | Documentary

I visited Innotrans 2018, where the new train that it scheduled to come to the Glasgow Subway in 2020 was on display, and it seemed rude not to make a quick video about it .

Director: Geoff Marshall | Star: Geoff Marshall

33. British Gangsters: Faces of the Underworld (2012–2015)
Episode: Glasgow

44 min | Documentary, Crime

Bernard O'Mahoney introduces himself and gives a brief description of his past which led him to becoming acquainted with the UK's most infamous "faces."

Stars: Walter Norval, Frankie Fraser, Joseph Steele, Paul Ferris

34. Geoff Marshall (2007– )
Episode: The NEW Trains for the Glasgow Subway (2024)

8 min | Documentary

The new Stadler built trains on the Glasgow Subway are now in passenger service. I went to visit SPT's Broomloan Depot for a closer look in the depot, and ride some trains on the subway.

Director: Geoff Marshall | Stars: Geoff Marshall, Gordon Mackay

35. Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi (2014– )
Episode: Hogmanay in Scotland (Edinburgh, Scotland)

25 min | Reality-TV

Mickela heads to Edinburgh, Scotland to celebrate Hogmanay, the world's largest New Year's Eve celebration. While there, she explores Scotland's traditional dances of ceilidh, Highland dance, & step dance.

Director: Mickela Mallozzi | Stars: Stephen Baxter, Sandy Brechin, Fiona Ferguson Caines, Alan Chalmers

36. Trial and Error (1992–2000)
Episode: The Glasgow Ice Cream Wars (1998)

Documentary, Crime

A docudrama covering the case of TC Campbell and Joe Steele - the two men convicted of the murders of the Doyle family from Glasgow in 1984 in what became known as 'The Ice Cream Wars'.

Director: Steve Haywood | Stars: David Jessel, Liam Dolan, Michael Elder, Dougie Robertson

37. Britain's Underworld (2010– )
Episode: Glasgow (2010)

Documentary, Crime, History

Always a tough town, Glasgow has long held the reputation of being Britain's most deadly city. In the first episode hear about brutal gangland hits and a lethal turf war conducted by ... See full summary »

Director: Luke McLaughlin | Stars: Walter Norval, Les Brown, Joe Beltrami, Joe Jackson