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1. Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002–2024)
TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A game show hosted by Ant and Dec filled with stunts, sketches, and special guest appearances.
Stars: Declan Donnelly, Anthony McPartlin, Stephen Mulhern, Andi Peters
Votes: 1,860
2. The Muppet Show (1976–1981)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Musical
Kermit the Frog and his fellow Muppets put on a vaudeville show at their theatre, bringing in a famous celebrity to help out for each episode.
Stars: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt, Dave Goelz
Votes: 26,235
3. Britain's Got Talent (2007– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
A variety of acts perform in front of a live audience and a panel of judges for a chance to win £250,000 and perform for the British Royal Family at the Royal Variety Performance.
Stars: Declan Donnelly, Amanda Holden, Anthony McPartlin, Simon Cowell
Votes: 4,423
4. Spitting Image (1984–1996)
25 min | Comedy
A satire show using puppets that are caricatures of major public figures.
Stars: Steve Nallon, Kate Robbins, Chris Barrie, Jon Glover
Votes: 2,480
5. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (1998– )
60 min | Game-Show
The original British version of the popular quiz show, that became a worldwide phenomenon.
Stars: Chris Tarrant, Jeremy Clarkson, Judith Keppel, Eamonn Holmes
Votes: 2,459
6. The Big Breakfast (1992–2002)
120 min | Comedy, Game-Show, News
The UK's breakfast TV show on Channel 4. A very lighthearted mix of interviews, news, quizzes and features.
Stars: Jody Bunting, Denise Van Outen, Johnny Vaughan, Richard Orford
Votes: 2,080
7. The Paul Daniels Magic Show (1979–1994)
45 min | Family
Magician Paul Daniels performs tricks and illusions, as well as debunking scam artists in the "Bunco Booth". Also featuring on the show are magic and variety acts from all over the world.
Stars: Paul Daniels, Debbie McGee, Amanda Newman, Hans Moretti
Votes: 56
8. Celebrity Juice (2008–2022)
45 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A comedy TV show starring the fictional character Keith Lemon.
Stars: Leigh Francis, Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton, Gino D'Acampo
Votes: 2,288
9. London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony: Isles of Wonder (2012 TV Special)
352 min | Sport
The world's best all-round sporting event returns in 2012, this time in London, and England's capital has a lot in store.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Kirstie Abbott, Afia Abusham, Sarah Jane Adams, Nona Ahamat
Votes: 3,226
10. Opportunity Knocks (1956–1990)
Comedy, Game-Show
A long-running ITV talent show hosted by Hughie Green, providing showcases for names such as Paul Daniels and Frank Carson. The series was revived on the BBC in the 1980s, hosted by Bob Monkhouse and former winner Les Dawson.
Stars: Hughie Green, Bob Monkhouse, National Philharmonic Orchestra, Les Dawson
Votes: 62
11. Surprise! Surprise! (1984–2015)
60 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
Stars: Cilla Black, Bob Carolgees, Gordon Burns, Christopher Biggins
Votes: 107
12. OTT (1982)
52 min | Animation, Comedy, Music
A late night risqué sketch show featuring most of the TISWAS team, designed to appeal to the large adult audience of the children's Saturday morning show. Critically slated, it ran to just one series.
Stars: Lenny Henry, Chris Tarrant, Bob Carolgees, Helen Atkinson Wood
Votes: 48
13. Beadle's About (1986–1996)
30 min | Documentary, Comedy, Family
Elaborate tricks involving actors are played on members of the public who have been set up by friends or family.
Stars: Jeremy Beadle, John Leeson, Tony McHale, Flavia Brilli
Votes: 150
14. Britain's Got the Pop Factor... and Possibly a New Celebrity Jesus Christ Soapstar Superstar Strictly on Ice (2008 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary, Comedy, Game-Show
Cat Deely hosts the epic 'live' final of Britain's Got the Pop Factor, where musical acts R Wayne, 2 Up 2 Down and Geraldine battle it out for their own record deal and an automatic entry ... See full summary »
Director: Peter Kay | Stars: Peter Kay, Judith Alexander, Ian Armer, Rick Astley
Votes: 776
15. Totally Wild (1998–2021)
Documentary, Family
A news program for children on topics such as Australia's native flora and fauna, action sports, the environment, science, and technology.
Stars: Stacey Thomson, Craig McMahon, Adam Cox, Pip Russell
Votes: 40
16. Britain's Got More Talent (2007– )
43 min | Documentary, Comedy, Family
BGT's tongue-in-cheek sister show in which Stephen Mulhern loses the will to live as he chats with some of the more eccentric acts, plus some backstage shenanigans with Ant and Dec.
Stars: Stephen Mulhern, Amanda Holden, Simon Cowell, Declan Donnelly
Votes: 511
17. London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012 TV Special)
200 min | Music, Sport
The Closing Ceremony to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London with such acts including The Spice Girls, Russell Brand and reenactments of both British Royalty and Loyalty
Director: Kim Gavin | Stars: Ben Ainslie, Alessandra Ambrosio, Gem Archer, Mel B
Votes: 540
18. Meet the Parents (2016)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Romance
Holly Willoughby hosts a new dating show with a difference, putting the love lives of singletons into the hands of the people who know them best - their parents.
Star: Holly Willoughby
Votes: 15
19. The Star Wars Show (2016– )
7 min | Short, Sci-Fi, Talk-Show
Weekly web series discussing all things Star Wars.
Stars: Andi Gutierrez, Anthony Carboni, Peter Townley, Kristin Baver
Votes: 235
20. Jane and Friends (2017– )
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
The British singer presents a slice of feelgood television with a mix of music, chat, dance, gags, prizes and heart warming tales as she meets celebrity guests and members of the audience.
Stars: Jane McDonald, Andrew Brittain, The Manchester Show Choir, Sue Ravey
Votes: 17
21. The All Star Impressions Show (2009 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Famous faces act out sketches impersonating other famous faces, and there is also an singing appearance by pop group JLS as themselves.
Director: John F.D. Northover | Stars: Stephen Mulhern, Peter Dickson, Diane Abbott, Tony Blackburn
Votes: 19
22. BBC Proms (2012– )
Music, Musical
Stars: Katie Derham, West Eastern Divan Orchestra, Michael Barenboim, Daniel Barenboim
Votes: 28
23. Slap Bang (2001)
60 min | Action, Comedy, Game-Show
Ant and Dec bring their cheeky kids TV antics to a prime-time audience.
Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Helen Mirren
Votes: 19
24. New Faces (1973–1988)
52 min | Comedy, Game-Show
A long-running talent show that introduced viewers to acts including Showaddywaddy, Lenny Henry and Marti Caine. Caine would eventually return as host of a revival series in the 1980s.
Stars: Derek Hobson, Mickie Most, Tony Hatch, Marti Caine
Votes: 30
25. The Jack Docherty Show (1997–1999)
40 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Jack Docherty, Graham Norton, Melinda Messenger, Phill Jupitus
Votes: 41
26. Ant & Dec's Christmas Show (2009 TV Special)
75 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Peter Andre, Emma Bunton
Votes: 15
27. Little Big Shots (I) (2017–2018)
60 min | Documentary, Family, Game-Show
Comedienne and actress Dawn French hosts a British version of the variety show. Each week some of the most talented children from around the world will showcase their skills just for the sheer joy of it.
Stars: Dawn French, Darci Lynne Farmer, Akash Vukoti, Lucy Gowen
Votes: 62
28. 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: 95
29. BBC Proms (2022)
Music
The annual Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, founded in 1895, featuring orchestral classical music and centered around the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Stars: Clive Myrie, Petroc Trelawny, Duncan Riddell, Robert Ames
30. BBC Proms (2020– )
Music
The annual Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, founded in 1895, featuring orchestral classical music and centered around the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Stars: Katie Derham, Tom Service, Paapa Essiedu, Danielle de Niese
31. Blackpool Night Out (1964–1965)
Stars: Mike Winters, Bernie Winters, Robert Sharples, Lionel Blair and His Dancers
32. Sky Star Search (1989–1991)
60 min | Comedy, Family, Game-Show
Stars: Keith Chegwin, Cindy Milo, The Jive Aces, Simon Cartwright
33. In Entertainment (2003– )
50 min | Documentary, News
Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer
34. Bring Me the Head of Light Entertainment (1997–2000)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Game show in which comics compete for laughs.
Stars: Graham Norton, Lee Hurst, Fred MacAulay, Bill Bailey
Votes: 17
35. James Bond: A BAFTA Tribute (2002 TV Special)
85 min
Michael Parkinson hosts a celebration of forty years of the most successful movie series ever. Tribute is paid to the talent behind the stunts, gadgets, music and design, while Pierce ... See full summary »
Director: Stuart McDonald | Stars: Michael Parkinson, Shirley Bassey, Ken Adam, Maud Adams
Votes: 104
36. Barrymore (1991– )
Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Michael Barrymore hosts a variety show in which he hits the road in a bid to find undiscovered entertainment talent. Practically anything goes as he meets the weird and wonderful people of Britain.
Stars: Michael Barrymore, Desi Valentine, The Rumburgers, Brian Barwick
Votes: 15
37. X Faktor (2012)
Music, Reality-TV
Slovenian version of the popular singing competition, in which contestants sing cover songs to try and impress judges and voting viewers.
Stars: Peter Poles, Vid Valic, Damjan Damnjanovic, Jadranka Juras
38. The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live (2006 TV Special)
215 min | Music
Director: Geoff Posner | Stars: Anthony McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Cat Deeley, Ben Elton
Votes: 20
39. Fern (2011– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Hour-long weekday chat show featuring a mix of real people's true stories, celebrity interviews, cooking and entertainment.
Stars: Fern Britton, Alan Cumming, Michael Sheen, Rupert Everett
Votes: 11
40. How to Be a Property Developer (2004– )
60 min | Documentary
Property Developer Gary McCausland follows two pairs of friends who have been given £250,000 and six months to make as much money from buying and selling property as they can.
Star: Gary McCausland
41. Footy Legends: Anh Do's first stand-up appearance on 'The Footy Show' (2002 Video)
5 min | Short, Comedy, Sport
Stars: Anh Do, Paul Vautin
42. In the Dark with Julian Clary (1996 TV Special)
60 min | Game-Show
Contestants perform tasks in a dark room while the audience watches via night vision cameras.
Director: Sue McMahon | Stars: Julian Clary, Erika Poole
43. The Queen's Birthday Party (2018 TV Special)
100 min | Documentary, Game-Show, Music
A celebration concert for Her Majesty the Queen's 92nd birthday, taking place at the Royal Albert Hall in London and attended by HM the Queen and members of the royal family.
Director: Simon Staffurth | Stars: Zoë Ball, Anne-Marie, Alfie Boe, Tom Chambers
44. Lonnie (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Lonnie Donegan, The Mike Sammes Singers, Jerry Stevens, Peter Noone
45. Steam, Sanctity and Song (1963 TV Movie)
50 min | History, Music
Sir Michael Redgrave and Joan Greenwood narrate a social history of Victorian Britain as reflected in the Music Hall. Songs of the time performed by James Booth, Eira Heath, David Kernan, ... See full summary »
Director: Ned Sherrin | Stars: Michael Redgrave, Joan Greenwood, David Kernan, Patsy Rowlands
49. Bits and Pieces (1939 TV Movie)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Stars: Jack Billings, Diana Chase, Bobbie Kimber, Robin Hood
50.
David Nixon's Magic Box (1970– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(1970)
Stars: David Nixon, Anita Harris, Libby Morris, Joe Brown