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1. Brazil (1985)
R | 132 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A bureaucrat in a dystopic society becomes an enemy of the state as he pursues the woman of his dreams.
Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond
Votes: 211,597 | Gross: $9.93M
2. Spencer (2021)
R | 117 min | Biography, Drama
Diana Spencer, struggling with mental-health problems during her Christmas holidays with the Royal Family at their Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, decides to end her decade-long marriage to Prince Charles.
Director: Pablo Larraín | Stars: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins, Jack Nielen
Votes: 76,822
3. Gosford Park (2001)
R | 137 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Set in the 1930s, a group of pretentious rich and famous get together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.
Director: Robert Altman | Stars: Maggie Smith, Ryan Phillippe, Michael Gambon, Kristin Scott Thomas
Votes: 94,214 | Gross: $41.31M
4. On the Fiddle (1961)
Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, War
During World War II, a street peddler invents a story about enlisting, which convinces the magistrate to send him to the RAF instead of prison. A new loyal friend goes along with his schemes to avoid work, but eventually duty calls.
Director: Cyril Frankel | Stars: Alfred Lynch, Sean Connery, Victor Maddern, Harry Locke
Votes: 567
5. Hogfather (2006 TV Movie)
189 min | Comedy, Fantasy
It's Hogswatch (equivalent to Christmas) on the Discworld and the Hogfather has gone missing, requiring Death to take his place while his granddaughter Susan endeavors to find out what has happened.
Director: Vadim Jean | Stars: David Jason, Marc Warren, Michelle Dockery, David Warner
Votes: 11,058
6. The Stone Tape (1972 TV Movie)
90 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
A research team from an electronics company moves into an old Victorian house to start work on finding a new recording medium. When team member Jill Greeley witnesses a ghost, team director... See full summary »
Director: Peter Sasdy | Stars: Michael Bryant, Jane Asher, Iain Cuthbertson, Michael Bates
Votes: 1,930
7. Blackadder's Christmas Carol (1988 TV Movie)
43 min | Comedy, History
After a genial spirit shows the benevolent Ebenezer Blackadder visions of his unscrupulous ancestors, he resolves to mend his generous ways.
Director: Richard Boden | Stars: Rowan Atkinson, Tony Robinson, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry
Votes: 13,992
8. Beppie (1965)
37 min | Documentary, Short
Portrait of a Amsterdam-born child. A typical folk child, sharked, hardened, vital and endearing.
Director: Johan van der Keuken | Stars: Ed Van Der Elsken, Gerda van der Elsken
Votes: 125
9. Ali G's Christmas Message to the Nation (1999 TV Short)
10 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Dan Mazer | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Geoffrey Roper
Votes: 217
10.
Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode:
Absent Friends
(1993)
TV-14 | Comedy
Chigwell is in the grip of a burglar, and anonymous calls and letters are aimed at Tracey as an accomplice, since hers is one of the only houses not targeted. To square things up Chris, who... See full summary »
Director: Charlie Hanson | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Alun Lewis
Votes: 30
11.
Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode:
Sailing
(1989)
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
Before being sent down, Darryl booked a Christmas cruise. Sharon is annoyed when Tracey refuses to go on the dream holiday and even more peeved when Dorien offers to buy the tickets.
Director: Geoffrey Sax | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Alun Lewis
Votes: 41
12.
A Fine Romance (1981–1984)
Episode:
Missing
(1983)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Romance
Mike makes a rather bad first impression on Laura's parents, who then change their opinion of him after Laura tells them about Mike's unfortunate childhood.
Director: Don Leaver | Stars: Richard Warwick, Susan Penhaligon, Judi Dench, Michael Williams
Votes: 25
13.
Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Episode:
Loyalty
(1992)
TV-14 | Comedy
Sharon needs eight grand up front when the landlords of her café want to increase the rent in line with her new lease. Tracey refuses to put her house up as collateral and Dorien, who has a... See full summary »
Director: Terry Kinane | Stars: Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Alun Lewis
Votes: 30
14.
Not Going Out (2006– )
Episode:
Holiday Share
(2019)
TV-MA | Comedy
Lee and Lucy decide to take charge of their weekend away when Anna and Toby claim the upstairs bedroom.
Director: Nick Wood | Stars: Lee Mack, Sally Bretton, Hugh Dennis, Abigail Cruttenden
Votes: 110
15.
Not Going Out (2006– )
Episode:
Driving Home for Christmas
(2019)
TV-MA | 39 min | Comedy
Lee and Lucy set out to buy an inflatable Santa for the kids, but things don't quite go to plan.
Director: Nick Wood | Stars: Lee Mack, Sally Bretton, Bobby Ball, Deborah Grant
Votes: 99
16.
Pennyworth (2019–2022)
Episode:
The Bleeding Heart
(2021)
TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Crime, Drama
While Alfred and Daveboy run one last job for Gully in order to buy tickets to America, tensions ratchet up at Raven Union HQ between Harwood and his lieutenants.
Director: Jon East | Stars: Jack Bannon, Ben Aldridge, Emma Paetz, Ryan Fletcher
Votes: 384
17.
Mad Men (2007–2015)
Episode:
Christmas Comes But Once a Year
(2010)
TV-14 | 48 min | Drama
Freddy returns with a valuable new client, the firm reluctantly throws a Christmas party for its most important client, and Don prepares for his first Christmas away from his children.
Director: Michael Uppendahl | Stars: Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones
Votes: 2,425
18.
Merci Bernard (1982–1984)
Episode:
La Patrouille de France
(1982)
25 min | Comedy
Directors: Jean-Pierre Desagnat, Jean-Louis Fournier | Stars: Gilbert Bahon, Jean Bouchaud, Philippe Brizard, Marie-Pierre Casey
19.
Not Going Out (2006– )
Episode:
Rabbit
(2013)
TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy
Lucy's elation at securing a business deal quickly evaporates when she accidentally runs over Button,the pet rabbit belonging to client Paul's daughter Sophie. Lee agrees to take the blame ... See full summary »
Director: Nick Wood | Stars: Lee Mack, Sally Bretton, Katy Wix, Toby Longworth
Votes: 131
20.
The Crystal Maze (1990–2020)
Episode:
1991 Christmas Special
(1991)
Adventure, Comedy, Family
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Stars: Richard O'Brien, Sandra Caron, Sonali Dutta, Anna McWilliam
21.
Kirstie's Homemade Christmas (2009– )
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2009)
Documentary
Directors: Lisa McCann, Christine Butler, Meriel Durand | Stars: Kirstie Allsopp, Rikey Austin, Victoria Cranfield, Jenny Elsmore
22.
Kirstie and Phil's Perfect Christmas (2010– )
Episode:
The Perfect Christmas Children's Party
(2010)
Reality-TV
Directors: Nina Brown, Julia Bird, Amanda Lyon | Stars: Kirstie Allsopp, Phil Spencer, Brooke, Cheryl
23.
Kirstie and Phil's Perfect Christmas (2010– )
Episode:
The Perfect Grown Up Christmas Party
(2010)
Reality-TV
Directors: Amanda Lyon, Julia Bird, Nina Brown, Deborah Dunnett | Stars: Kirstie Allsopp, Phil Spencer, Donna, Ann Jarvis
24.
Les petits meurtres d'Agatha Christie (2009–2024)
Episode:
Mademoiselle Mac Ginty est morte
(2015)
TV-PG | 89 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Alice's ex-husband is accused of murder. She discovers him hiding in her apartment, and doesn't turn him to the police; adapted from "Mrs McGinty's Dead".
Directors: Didier Bivel, Eric Woreth | Stars: Samuel Labarthe, Blandine Bellavoir, Elodie Frenck, Arnaud Perron
Votes: 190
25.
La nuit écoute (1964–1967)
Episode:
Nicole Vedrès
(1964)
19 min | Short, Talk-Show
Director: Yves-André Hubert | Stars: Nicole Védrès, Claude Santelli
26.
La revue des feuilletons (1963– )
Episode:
L'interview de l'homme invisible
(1963)
13 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Pierre Tchernia | Stars: Pierre Tchernia, Claude Bertrand, Jacques Fabbri, Pascal Bressy
27.
Countdown (1982– )
Episode:
Episode #72.48
(2015)
TV-14 | Game-Show
Director: Derek Hallworth | Stars: Nick Hewer, Rachel Riley, Susie Dent, Tim Vine
28.
Countdown (1982– )
Episode:
Episode #74.11
(2016)
TV-14 | Game-Show
David Edgar vs. Robin Joynson.
Director: Bridget Caldwell | Stars: Nick Hewer, Rachel Riley, Susie Dent, Jennie McAlpine
29.
BBC North West Tonight (1984– )
Episode:
20 October 2016: Evening Bulletin
(2016)
27 min | News
Stars: John Woodcock, Bill Kirkup, James Titcombe, Jill Vescovi
30.
Not Going Out (2006– )
Episode:
The True Meaning of Christmas
(2017)
TV-MA | 39 min | Comedy
It's Christmas Eve, and Lee and Lucy face a possible Christmas disaster when they discover the perfect present they have bought for their children has already been gifted to them by their grandparents.
Director: Nick Wood | Stars: Lee Mack, Sally Bretton, Hugh Dennis, Abigail Cruttenden
Votes: 90
31.
Tattoo Fixers (2015– )
Episode:
Tattoo Fixers at Christmas
(2017)
Reality-TV
Stars: Chris Jarman, Paisley Billings, Brendan, Jay Hutton
32.
Good Morning Britain (2014– )
Episode:
Episode #5.235
(2018)
TV-14 | 150 min | News, Talk-Show
Reaction to a viral video showing a Syrian refugee being attacked at school; Rotherham Council support parental access for rapists; Barbie kitchen set slammed cos sexist as it's aimed at girls; plus, Kirstie Allsopp is live in the studio.
Stars: Piers Morgan, Susanna Reid, Charlotte Hawkins, Louise Haigh